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"I still don't get why we're going on this stupid excursion," Amu grumbled, shoving her swimsuit into her suitcase.

Utau rolled her eyes, a grin a small grin forming on her face. "Because it's for us to take a break since we've all been studying so hard,"

"But I don't get why we have to go to a beach, can't we go to like an amusement park or something?"

"First of all, you just don't like going in the water so that's why you don't want to go to the beach. Second of all, you don't even have to go into the water, you can just sun bathe. Third or all, we do get to go to an amusement park on the second day or something like that," Utau said.

"Yeah but on the first day, I'm pretty sure we have to go camping somewhere in the woods. Then we have to stay there for two days before we actually get to go to somewhere fun,"

Utau raised an eyebrow. "A second ago you just claimed that the beach was stupid, now you're saying it's fun?"

"I forgot that I could sunbathe," Amu said somewhat sheepishly.

"Don't worry its only a few days camping, you'll be fine," Rima spoke up; joining their conversation as she walked into the room with her toiletries all packed in a bag.

"What was our schedule for the excursion again, Yaya? I keep getting it muddled up," Utau asked, glancing over her shoulder to the said girl who was sitting on a chair with a book propped up in one hand, her suitcase already filled neatly.

Yaya sighed, pushing her glasses up as she didn't bother to glance at Utau."The itinerary is that on the first two days we experience camping. The next three days we get situated in a hotel which is near a beach and amusement park and other things. There we can basically do anything we'd like,"

"Oh, thanks,"

"You're welcome,"

Everyone's head snapped towards Yaya's voice, as she remained oblivious to their gazing eyes.

"D-did she just say you're welcome?" Rima asked, a bewildered expression on her face.

Utau nodded, a mixture of surprise and awe plastered on her face. "Yeah, I think she did,"

"And why is that so unexpected?" Yaya said, some irritation slipping in her tone.

"You've just never really said it before," Amu spoke up, shrugging her shoulders carelessly as if she was the only person who wasn't surprised by Yaya's action.

"Are you implying that I don't have manners?" Yaya asked raising an eyebrow.

"No no no," Utau assured quickly. "It's just that you're so absorbed in reading that you just forget to reply,"

"Did someone teach you that?" Rima piped up, her eyes lighting up with mischief. "Like I dunno, that someone being a boy named Kairi?"

Yaya just stared at her but everyone heard the small gulp she did. "No, I just seem to remember nowadays,"

"You hesitated," Utau said triumphantly.

"That's absurd,"

"So absurd it's true,"

"Why are you proceeding to be so childish about this?" Yaya asked, now placing the book on the small table beside her as she looked at Utau with a sense of irritation on her face.

Rima and Utau gasped, half serious and half playful.

"What now?" Yaya said groaning.

"You just put down your book; you never put down your book. Man, Kairi so has you hooked. Not to mention that your words are much more simpler," Utau replied.

"Don't be ridiculous,"

"No I think you're being ridiculous,"

"I don't think that even makes sense," Yaya said rubbing her forehead tiredly.

"You don't make sense," Utau said somewhat smugly. Rima rolled her eyes at their behaviour, a smile playing on her face.

"Guys, please if I wanted to hang out with a bunch of 5 year olds, I would've gone to day care or something," Rima pipped up making the two arguers shut up.

"Sorry," Utau mumbled. Rima turned to stare at Yaya, waiting for her apology. The brunette rolled her eyes.

"I apologise for any inconvenience I may have caused," she huffed out, after a small moment of hesitation.

Rima grinned. "That's okay guys, now come on we gotta pack since we're leaving in two hours,"

~Yaya's POV~

As the others continued to pack, I sat in silence and started thinking about yesterday's events.

~Flashback~

I sighed as I started to line up in the cafeteria to get some food. The line was long and I estimated that it'd take a while before I was able to get my food.I flipped open the book I was holding and started to read.

"Hey Yaya!" a voice that was all too familiar said as they ran up beside me.

My heart started beating faster- and it wasn't because I was surprised.

"Good afternoon Kairi," I acknowledged.

"Kairi is really hungry,"

"I am quite famished as well,"

"You should really try to simple down your language,"

I raised an eyebrow, my eyes still focused on the book. "Where did that come from?"

"Well, Kairi always has to take a moment to figure out what you mean when you talk because your words are so complex," he said a thoughtful look forming on his face."It gets quite tiring after a while,"

"It's not that difficult,"

He gave me a look. "Not everyone is as smart as you,"

I smiled at the underlying compliment.

"And you're always reading a book and never really pay attention so people kind of think you're rude and have no manners," he continued. His eyes widened as if realising something and shook his head furiously. "But Kairi doesn't think you're like that,"

It wasn't because I was insulted or angry at Kairi but I still frowned slightly. "I don't forget my manners,"

"Sure sure," he sang back.

"Well it's not like your perfect either," I said laughing slightly and snapping my book shut so I could focus more intently on the conversation at hand.

"What? Kairi is absolutely stunning and perfect in every single way," Kairi said dramatically making me laugh.

"You always talk in third person, it's hard for other people to adjust to your way of speech. Sometimes people even think it's a little weird," I pointed out.

"Kairi doesn't always speak in third person…,"he trailed off.

"Mhmm, how about if I speak more simpler, then you have to try speaking in first person," I suggested.

He nodded his head enthusiastically. "Okay!"

"What would you like," the lady in the hairnet snapped grumpily staring at me. I jumped and looked at my surroundings, only realising that I had come to the front of the line.

"Can I please have some fish and chips," I asked. She nodded before grabbing the said dish and handing it over to me. I started to walk away but Kairi managed to grab my arm and pull me back. I tried to ignore the electric shock that went through me at the contact.

"Yeah?" I asked turning to look back at the boy.

"Manners, remember?"

I sighed before turning back to the lady who had served me. "Thank you,"

Her face softened as she nodded at me, before turning to Kairi.

"And what do you want?"

"Can Kairi-"

I nudged him and gave him a look. He sighed.

"Can I please have the cheese hamburger and chips?"

I smiled in approval making him roll his eyes.

"See it's not that hard, is it?" I said to him as we walked to sit with the rest of the group.

"I could say the same for you," he said somewhat cheekily.

"Yaya!" Utau shouted, making me jump back into reality.

"Yes?"

"I've called your name three times," she said in a disapproving tone.

"Sorry,"

"That's okay, what were you thinking about anyway?" she replied, a twinkle in her eyes as she said the next few words. "Maybe a special someone?"

I rolled my eyes, trying to suppress the blush that was threatening to form since she was indeed correct. "No,"

"It's not good to lie you know,"

"Utau I swear to-"

"Guys," Rima said in a stern tone.

"Sorry," Utau and I said, not sounding apologetic at all.

~Ikuto's POV~

"How much time before we get on the bus?" I asked, shoving some clothes into my luggage.

"One hour, you do realise that if you don't fold your clothes neatly your clothes will get crinkled and stuff. You probably won't even get everything you want in there," Nagihiko answered rolling his eyes at the mess that was my suitcase.

I shrugged. "I'll make it fit,"

"Uh huh, sure you will,"

"Oi Ikuto, I have your towel for you. Catch," Kukai said walking out from the bathroom and chucking a towel at me.

"Thanks man,"

"All good, you guys nearly done packing?"

I picked up a random shirt on my bed and sniffed it. I shrugged, it seemed clean enough. I chucked it in the bag before remembering that Kukai asked a question. "Uh, nearly,"

"Dude that was gross," Kukai said crinkling his nose in disgust.

"Sorry didn't know you were such a sissy about things like this," I said laughing.

"It's unhygienic,"

"It doesn't smell unhygienic,"

Kukai threw his hands in the air as if giving up as he shook his head and muttered incoherent things.

"I'm nearly done!" Kairi piped up enthusiastically. My eyes widened as I turned my head as fast as possible to him. I winced, my hand coming up to rub my neck as I had spun too fast.

"What did you just say Kairi?" Kukai asked slowly. Even Nagihiko had stopped what he was doing and was listening to the conversation.

"Um..that I'm done?" Kairi said, a look of confusion on his face.

"D-did you guys hear that or is it just me going crazy?" Kukai said quickly his eyes flickering between me and Nagihiko.

I nodded, too stunned to speak.

"Why? What's wrong?" Kairi said oblivious to the atmosphere in the room.

"Err, well you just referred to yourself in first person instead of third," Kukai said slowly, eyeing Kairi's face for a reaction.

"Yeah I know, what's so weird about that?"

"….you've never really done that before,"

Kairi shrugged. "There's a first time for everything,"

"Nah that can't be it, what made you decide to change your way of speech?" Nagi said, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Uh, no reason,"

Kukai's ears must have picked up of his nervous tone as a sly grin formed its way to his face. "Maybe, someone who persuaded you to do it?"

"Yaya didn't make me do anything!" Kairi yelled. Kukai raised an eyebrow.

"I never said it was Yaya,"

Kairi widened his eyes, a small blush forming on his face making Kukai snicker.

I rolled my eyes. "Alright Kukai, stop being a dick and leave him alone,"

"But I was having fun,"

"Just pack or I'll throw one of my socks at you. One of my dirty socks," I threatened, chuckling when I saw his face go pale.

"Alright man, no need to get so serious," he said holding his hands up in surrender.

"You should throw it at him anyway," Nagihiko suggested a small smirk on his face.

"Oi!"

I rolled my eyes at their antics as I continued to stuff things in my bag. My thoughts started to wander… to a certain person.

That being a pink-haired person.

After the whole competition thing we hadn't really hung out that much. It wasn't because we were avoiding each other but it was due to all the class work crap we had to do. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the peace and quiet but there were times where I would wonder about what she was doing. Like right now for instance.

"Hey you guys! We're heading to the bus now," someone from outside said, a sharp knock coming from the door.

"You guys ready?" Kukai said, zipping his suitcase closed. I nodded, Nagi was already walking towards the door and Kairi gave a loud scream of excitement before jumping on Nagihiko's back.

"I will flush all your lollies down the toilet if you don't get off me right now," Nagihiko said immediately, his eye twitching constantly.

"Why wouldn't you just throw them in the bin?" Kukai questioned.

"Let's face it. Kairi being the disgusting kid he is would probably just fish them out of the bin and still eat them," Nagihiko said drily.

"What? Pfft….no I wouldn't,"Kairi said fiddling with Nagihiko's hair.

"Seriously, I will freaking get you if you don't get off right now. Stop touching my hair!" Nagihiko yelled whilst opening the door only to come face to face with Rima and the rest of the girls behind her. Her hand was raised as if she was about to knock, a surprised look upon her face.

" Um, hi Nagi and Kairi," she acknowledged slowly lowering her hand and tilting her head to the side. "Why are you giving Kairi a piggyback ride?"

"I'm not," Nagihiko said through gritted teeth.

"My visual of you begs to differ,"

"He kind of just jumped on my back. I'm not even supporting him, he has the grip of a koala," Nagihiko said holding his hands up to show that Kairi was still latching on. Kairi popped his head on Nagihiko's shoulder, grinning wildly.

"Hey girls! What's up?"

"Seriously I'm going to freaking get you the moment you get down," Nagihiko muttered under his breath.

"Hey Yaya!" Kairi said, ignoring his comment.

"Hey Kairi," Yaya said, paying no attention to the looks she got from everyone.

"D-did she just say that?" Kukai said, his eyes widening.

"Yeah, we were shocked as well. Apparently she's trying to speak more casually," Utau responded, slinging her arm around the said girl. Kukai's eyes widened before he grinned and patted Kairi's back.

"What a coincidence. Recently Kairi's started talking in first person. Don't you think it's weird that they both started changing their habits around the same time?"

"Totally bizarre," Utau said catching on immediately.

They chuckled and high-fived each other as they saw Kairi and Yaya's faces flush red. Kairi hopped off Nagihiko's back and went to stand by Yaya.

"Fucking finally," Nagihiko grumbled, rubbing his shoulders and stretching. Rima rolled her eyes flicking him on the forehead.

"Come on Yaya, I'll go help you put your stuff on the bus," Kairi said happily, grabbing her hand and running off.

"….I thought we were all walking to the bus together," Utau muttered as Ikuto turned to lock the door behind them. Ikuto raised an eyebrow.

"Uh, did you want to walk with a hyperactive kid?"

"No but they didn't even ask or tell us that they were leaving,"

"….seriously?"

"What?" Utau asked, somewhat offended.

Ikuto chuckled. "Nothing,"

"Rima, I swear you better get off me right now or I'll-"

"You'll what?" she cut off. Ikuto turned around to look at them and saw that Rima had taken Kairi's previous position on Nagihiko.

"What do you mean?" Nagihiko asked, his forehead creasing in confusion.

"What will you do if I don't get off? You obviously can't hit me since I know you have that policy of not hitting girls," Rima answered.

"J-just get off,"

"No thanks," Rima said wrapping her arms around his neck. She snapped her fingers. "Also, grab my bag while you're at it,"

Nagihiko grumbled incoherent things whist bending down to grab her luggage. The remaining members of the group stared at him in amazement, making Rima giggle slightly. Nagihiko snapped his head up at the sound and narrowed his eyes as he stared at the stunned group.

"What?"

"U-uh it's just you've never really let someone boss you around, no offence or anything," Utau said laughing nervously. Rima laughed, hopping off Nagihiko's back and taking her bag back from him.

"To be honest, I didn't really think he would carry my bag," Rima said. She turned around and grinned at him. "But thanks for the sweet gesture,"

The group proceeded to start walking, leaving Nagihiko trailing behind the rest. Unknown to everyone, the purple-haired teenager's cheeks had turned the slightest shade of pink from humiliation but also from hearing Rima laugh so freely because of him. And not to forget that smile she sent at him. It would forever be ingrained in his brain.

"Fuck, what the hell is wrong with me?" Nagihiko muttered to himself before recollecting his thoughts and walking a little faster to catch up with the group.

By the time they had managed to get to the bus and place their luggage at where they were supposed to be, they had managed to meet back up with Kairi and Yaya. Now they stood in a group as they waited for to get on the vehicle.

"Amu, do you have a bus partner?" Utau asked, linking her arms through hers.

Amu's eyes flickered to Ikuto's making him frown immediately.

"No," was all Ikuto said making Amu copy his facial reaction he had just made.

"Why not?" she whined stamping her foot childishly.

"Because I don't want to,"

"That's not even a valid point,"

"It is to me,"

As they continued to bicker, Kairi went up to Yaya timidly, which was quite unlike his usual self.

"Yaya can I sit with you?" he asked rather shyly, a blush forming on his cheeks.

"Um, sure but I thought you'd have wanted to sit with one of the guys?"

"Well Nagi is super mean and grumpy all the time and I'm pretty sure Ikuto and Kukai will sit together,"

"Oh okay, sure let me just tell the group just in case Nagihiko thought he was sitting with you,"

"Tell us what?" Utau piped up.

"Kairi is my bus partner-"

"I thought I was your bus partner?" Rima interfered. She didn't sound offended, more like a curious sort of tone.

Yaya blinked. "Oh, I forgot about that,"

"Yeah, and I thought I was your bus partner Kairi," Nagihiko said somewhat menacingly, taking a step towards Kairi.

The green-haired boy gulped audibly and took a nervous step back.

"What huh you little prick, think I'm not worthy enough to sit with you?" Nagihiko continued when the said boy didn't respond.

"No I'd love to sit with you," Kairi said quickly. Unfortunately he had hesitated slightly at the beginning.

"You hesitated," Nagihiko said bluntly.

"Pfft no I didn't. Nagi we're totally best mates, why wouldn't I want to sit with you?"

"Don't call me Nagi,"

"Nagihiko," Kairi corrected, his forehead noticeably starting to sweat. "Listen buddy, if you want I can sit with you,"

"Never said I wanted to sit with you,"

"Alright um so I'm pretty sure Nagi is just teasing you so I'm going to interfere and say that he is my bus partner," Rima announced, gabbing the purple-haired teenager by the shoulders and pulling him back to give Kairi space. Kairi sighed in relief from the distance between him and Nagihiko.

"I wasn't messing with him," Nagihiko said in almost a whiny voice as he was dragged away from the traumatised boy.

"Well did you want to sit with him?"

"…not really,"

"Then it's settled, you get to sit with me. Then it'll work out for Yaya and Kairi and then everyone is happy," Rima said cheerfully, looping her arms through his.

"But I'm not happy,"

'I'm happy enough for the both of us so it's all good,"

"Hey so are you guys sitting together?" Utau asked, pushing in between the two. Nagihiko frowned, secretly annoyed with the loss of contact from the short blondie. Rima nodded.

"Guess I'll sit with Amu then since Ikuto probably turned her down," Utau stated running off to find where that pink haired girl was.

"Amu Amu Amu! I am proud to say that we are bus partners!" Utau cheered, hopping on Amu's back making her cry out in surprise as she tried to stabilise herself.

"Dammit Utau, even though you're a light motherfucker it doesn't mean you can always jump on me all the time," Amu said rolling her eyes, the tiniest smile playing on her face. "And besides, we were always bus partner's doofus,"

"Oh, I thought I'd just remind you in case you forgot," Utau said winking before pointing in the direction of where Ikuto and Kukai were. "Go over there,"

Amu sighed but nonetheless agreed.

"Hiiiiii guuuuys," Utau all but screamed as they approached the two boys.

"Did you hear something Ikuto?"

"Nope, I think it was just an annoying fly,"

"Hey!" Utau said pouting as the boys continued to ignore her.

She jumped off Amu's back and jumped on Kukai's instead.

"Oi! Dude, a little warning would've been nice," Kukai grumbled.

Utau gave a triumphant punch in the air. "You were ignoring me so this was the best way to get you to notice me,"

"Yo Ikuto," Amu said going to stand by his side. Ikuto didn't know why but a grinned had already formed on his face.

"Hey Amu,"

Their relationship had improved a great deal from when they first met. Ikuto could tolerate her a little easier now and Amu had started, unknown to herself, had started developing quite affectionate feelings for the handsome boy that had recently entered her life.

"So who are you sitting with? Kukai, I'm guessing?"

Ikuto nodded. "Are you sitting with Utau?"

"Yep,"

"Cool,"

"Uh huh,"

Silence engulfed the two. Their minds drifted to the last time they had seen each other. Unfortunately for Ikuto but fortunate for Amu, the last time they had seen each other was the whole competition which they had won.

"I can see that you're still wearing that ring," Ikuto said, coughing uncomfortably and then instantly inwardly smacking himself on the forehead.

~Ikuto's POV~

Why Ikuto?

Just why?"

Why the hell would you bring that up?

Sudden realisation dawned on me and I quickly placed my hands behind my back.

… I hadn't taken the ring off either but no way was I letting Amu know that or she'd probably tease me endlessly.

"Yep, it looks pretty snazzy huh?" she said, oblivious to my mental freak out.

"Uh sure I guess?"

Amu laughed. "What did you do with yours?"

Crap.

Shit.

Fuck.

I thought I had heard some nervousness in her voice but that was probably just my imagination.

"Oh you know, just placed it in my room somewhere," I muttered, trying to keep my voice from going an octave higher; a habit I had when I tended to lie. I tried to twist the ring off to place it in my pocket but the damn thing decided to stay on. I pulled harder which made me wince at the pain.

Amu raised an eyebrow. "Where in your room?"

"Just in a drawer,"

"You're lying. Geez, your face just gives it away all the time. You are probably one of the worst liars I have ever met," Amu stated rolling her eyes.

Just as I was about to retort and defend myself, someone surprised me by tapping my shoulder.

I turned around to come face to face with a familiar blue headed cousin.

"Oh hey, Yoru, what's up?

"I'm coming with you guys," he stated bluntly. He had his signature black hat on, along with his drawing book and a pencil which was tugged away on his ear.

"B-but I thought it was just my grade?"

"Nah, the art students are coming as well because apparently we need 'inspiration' for our school project,"

"Oh, um okay, do you know anyone else in your class to sit with?"

He looked down at the ground, his hair falling in front of his eyes. My forehead creased in worry.

"I don't really like talking to people cause it distracts me from my art so no I don't really have anyone to sit with," he said, somewhat embarrassed.

"Nah, that's alright man, I can sit with you," I said immediately, making his head snap back up.

"Really? You sure?"

I nodded and he gave me a small grin. That was big for me since he never really showed much emotion.

Oh shit, I forgot about Kukai.

"Hey, I'll be right back," I assured Yoru before walking up to Kukai who was still arguing with Utau.

"Sorry Kukai but apparently my cousins coming along so I'm sitting with him because he doesn't really know anyone,"

"Oh, that's alright. I'm sure I can find someone else," Kukai said shrugging as if it was no big deal. I gave him a grateful smile.

"Hey Utau, sorry but I can't sit with you cause my cousins coming along the trip," Amu said suddenly appearing beside me with an apologetic look on her face.

"No big deal," Utau said shrugging, she turned to face Kukai.

"I'm your bus partner now,"

"What no," he said widening his eyes.

"Oh you big baby, its fine. We can have competitions and stuff while we're on the bus. Unless you're too wuss to do it then sure you don't have to be my partner,"

Kukai narrowed his eyes before sighing in defeat. "Fine,"

I turned to face Amu. "I didn't know you had a cousin who came here,"

She nodded. "Yeah, she's in the art class that's coming. Apparently she only did it because she thought it'd be a subject that she could sleep in,"

I chuckled before an idea popped in my head. "Maybe you could introduce her to my cousin?"

"Uh why?"

"My cousins doesn't really know anyone in his class, so yeah,"

Amu nodded, realisation dawning on her. "Alright sure, Miki doesn't have many friends either, she's too lazy,"

"Hey cuz, what's up?"

I looked at the source of the unfamiliar voice to find a girl standing next to Amu. She was a head shorter than Amu, with blue short hair that matched with her eyes. Seriously, does everyone in her family have unusual coloured hair?

….well I can't really talk considering I have blue hair and my cousin has blue hair.

"Yo squirt," Amu said back, her hand ruffling the girl's hair. Amu turned and glanced my way. "Miki, this is my lover Ikuto. Ikuto, this is my cousin Miki,"

"Pfft, lover, yeah right," I retorted. I looked at Miki and grinned. "Nice to meet you Miki,"

"Same. Did anyone every tell you that your smoking hot?"

"All the time, mostly from me," Amu said.

I laughed, I could see how they were cousins.

"But sorry my dearest cousin," Amu said sighing dramatically as she put her arm around Miki. "This boy won't go for you,"

"Cause he's gay?"

"W-what?" I spluttered, choking on my own spit.

Way to look cool, Ikuto.

"Uh no. But that would explain a lot of things," Amu said, her head tilted as she pondered in her own thoughts.

My eyes narrowed. "What king of things,"

"The fact that you aren't attracted to me and how you always wear those tight little jeans that show off your amazing butt,"

"…why the fuck are you staring at my butt? I don't stare at your butt,"

"Oh sure you don't, everyone stares at my butt,"

"Guys, seriously, stop saying the word butt," Miki said interrupting us.

"Sorry lil cousin, forgot you were here," Amu said, not sounding sorry at all.

"Alright I'll stop but just to clarify, I am by no means attracted to boys. Is that clear?" I said.

He girls nodded simultaneously.

Which was kind of creepy.

"So, Miki, do you know anyone in your art class?" I asked.

She shrugged. "Not really,"

I frowned. "But it's been a few weeks now,"

"Yeah but I mainly sleep or eat my way through it, and I don't like to be disturbed when I sleep or eat,"

"….Um, I see,"

"Hey Ikuto, where did you go?" Yoru said popping up beside me.

"Hey Yoru, I was just meeting Amu's cousin. Her name is-"

"Oh I know what her name is," Yoru said bitterly.

"Hey Yoru," Miki said, a smirk appearing on her face.

"Miki," he sneered back.

She rolled her eyes. "Are you still mad? I said I was sorry,"

"Wait, so how exactly do you know Miki? I thought you said you didn't have any friends?" I asked Yoru.

He kept his angry eyes on the said girl. "She isn't my friend,"

"Oh come on man. It's not that big of a deal,"

"What isn't that big of a deal?" Amu said piping up.

"That she ruined my artwork," Yoru grumbled.

My eyebrows shot up. "On purpose?"

"Yeah," he said, just at the same time as Miki said no.

"Uh, I'm confused," I said.

"Well I was drinking some juice and I was walking around looking at what everyone else was doing. I kind of saw Yoru's and wanted to have a closer look so I peered over his shoulder. He didn't notice till I was legit breathing down his neck. He screamed, I screamed, then I stumbled and spilt my juice on his work," Miki explained, glancing at Yoru from the corner of her eye. "Your drawing was amazing by the way,"

A faint blush blossomed on my cousin's cheeks. "….Thanks,"

"Aw see? Everybody's all good now," Amu cooed. Her face suddenly lit up. "Oh I know, since you guys are all okay now, you can both sit together and become good friends,"

"Sure," Miki said shrugging her shoulders.

"And then I'll sit with Ikuto instead. Yay, this is so much fun," Amu said clapping her hands and smirking at me.

My eyes widened before I gave a pleading look to Yoru.

He apparently didn't seem to catch my drift.

"Oh okay, yeah, sorry Ikuto, it'd probably be better if you didn't look like a loser who sat with his cousin on the bus so I'll go sit with Miki,"

"No, it's fine man. You can sit with me, we're practically brothers," I said desperately digging my hands into his shoulders. He winced before pulling away from my death-like grip and going to stand by Miki.

"Seriously it's okay, I probably won't be talking that much anyway so you can go and have fun with your friends,"

And with that, he walked off with Miki.

Leaving me to die.

That bastard.

My heart was pounding, I'm not really sure what from though. I tried to think of a way out of this situation. Too bad my brain decided to leave my body and take a vacation, leaving me with no ideas to get out of it.

…Maybe it won't be too bad.

I mean I could tolerate her with the whole competition thing.

I'll survive.

"So you ready for the 6 hour trip? With me? Sitting next to you? For the whole time? Did I mention it was 6 hours? That's like 360 minutes of pure fun or if you want, its 21600 seconds you get to spend with me," Amu said looping her arms through mine, her voice smug.

Kill me now.

Jennifer: asalskjdf so yeah, I re-introduced Miki and Yoru into this story because people were asking about them and I may or may not have forgotten that I did add them in this story… hahahhha but yeah sorry there wasn't much Ikuto and Amu. If you guys want me to focus more on them instead of the other couples, I will but if you guys like seeing how the other couples progress then I'll continue doing it how I normally do it hahahah also do you guys like it better that Yaya and Kairi now talk the way they do or do you prefer them to speak like they usually did? anyway review if you'd like, you can even give me negative stuff, or if you have any questions or suggestions I'd love to hear them whatever floats your boat haha hope you guys have a lovely day xx