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Chapter 14: He's Back!

Amu's POV

We stayed a few days at Ikuto's house before coming back. Now, everyone was back, getting ready for classes which will start tomorrow.

I'm in the music room right now. Mizuki-sensei let us use the music room whenever we want. I texted Ikuto to meet me here.

I was sitting on the piano seat, in front of the piano when the door opened revealing Ikuto.

"Hey," he walked towards me and then sitting next to me. "You called me?"

"Yep, I wanted to let you hear a song I wrote. You wrote that song for me and I wanted to do the same for you."

"Oh, I would love to hear it," he smiled.

I took a deep breath and started playing, my fingers pressing on the different keys. I was nervous. I didn't know if I was good or not. What if Ikuto didn't like it? But I try not to show my nervousness and try not to make any mistakes.

After I finished the song, Ikuto immediately wrapped his arms around my waist. "I loved it."

"Thank you," I smiled.

"You were nervous?" Damn, he could see through me.

"Yeah, a little." Ikuto looked at me, waiting for me to continue. "I was scared if I make any mistakes and if you didn't like it."

"Even if you made a mistake, I'll still love it."

"Thank you," he was so sweet.

"So, what's your song about?" He asked. "It was a little happy at first, then it went a little sad and then happy again."

"You're right. I was happy at first. Well, I thought I was. Then, I was heartbroken."

"Ex?"

"You're right again. I guess I never told you about my past."

"You don't have to if you don't want."

"It's ok. I think you should know," I turned towards him. "He cheated on me, typical.

"We met in high school. He was the school prince, popular and whatnot. He was the one that asked me out and we dated for 2 years until one day I found out he was cheating on me.

"I was going to the park, the one I brought you. He was at the spot we always went, kissing some girl. I totally froze up and just stood there watching him. Then, when he finally noticed me standing there, I wanted to run away. He was actually doing this behind my back for about half a year already. Well, that was it for us. I never talked to him again. Good thing we were about to graduate."

I finally stopped and it was silent for a moment before Ikuto spoke. "Hey, you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm totally over that loser." I looked at Ikuto and smiled. "And the last part of the song, I'm really happy because of you."

"Thanks Amu," he hugged me. "I'll never do that to you."

I didn't say anything else and just enjoy the hug. Then, I remembered something.

"Oh yeah, I wanted to show you something," we pulled away from the hug.

"What is it?"

When I came to the music room, I brought my art file. It was a big file which I usually put my art materials and drawing block. I took out a painting and passed it to Ikuto. "Here."

It was a painting of him playing the violin. I painted him with his eyes close and a gentle face, just like how he would look whenever he played the violin for me.

"Do you like it?" He looked at it, not really showing any emotions. "I know sensei asked us to draw a portrait but I really wanted to paint you playing the violin. You have that peaceful and gentle look when you're playing the violin."

After looking at it for awhile, he placed the painting on top of the piano. I was kind of confused. Suddenly, in just a split second, Ikuto's lips were on mine.

The kiss was gentle and didn't last very long. He pull apart and looked me in the eye. Ikuto's eyes were so mesmerizing, I just couldn't look away or even blink. It was like a staring contest now.

"Why are you so perfect?" He finally spoke.

"H-huh?" The question caught me off guard. I wasn't expecting that. "I-I'm not perfect."

Ikuto cupped my face with his hand. "You're perfect to me." Then he let go of my face. He hugged me and whispered in my ear, "I love it."

We sat there in each other's embrace until I decided to ask him something. "So did you draw me? Sensei asked us to check on each other."

"Erm..." Ikuto then put his hand behind his head and scratch it a little. "Well..."

"I knew it," I was a little disappointed but it didn't really matter. As long as he's here with me, I'm happy.

"I'm sorry. I'll draw you, I promise." I look him in the eye, he looks so serious.

"It's ok, you don't have to."

"No, I want to." He took my hand. "I want to draw your beautiful face. Though, I probably won't draw as nice as yours."

"Don't say that, I think you can draw nicely," I smiled and he smiled back. Life is perfect right now.

Normal POV

As a black Mercedes drove right in Seiyo University, it caught many students' eyes as they have not seen that car around. The black Mercedes drove straight in to park in one of the empty spots in the school parking lot. As the engine stops, a young man with blond hair and a princely look stepped out of the car.

He looks around and smirks, "So, this is Seiyo University, huh?"

The next day

Amu's POV

Class was starting soon. I was going to Ikuto's dorm room so that we can go to class together.

"Ikuto?" I opened the door to Ikuto's dorm room. He was standing there, holding his shirt. I blushed. He must have been changing half way. His abs are just so...

I saw him smirk. Uh oh... He's going to tease me for sure.

"Like what you see?" Dammit! I tried to look away but I just couldn't. He chuckled. "You're so cute."

He was standing in front of me now. My face looking straight at his chest. He place his hand below my chin and tilt my face up. Then, he leaned down giving me a long kiss.

"That was refreshing," he smirk after we pulled away from the kiss. He put on his shirt and took his books. "So you're ready to go? Or you want another kiss?"

"L- let's just go," I stuttered and walk out the door. I heard him chuckled at the back.

Hand in hand, we walked to class. The class was in total chaos. People chit-chatting, some using their phones, nerds already have their textbook out and reading it.

"Look who's finally here," Utau said when we reached the class.

"What took you guys so long?" Kukai asked.

"They were probably making out," Rima said boredly.

"N-no!" I defended.

"Don't deny it, Amu." Ikuto said as he wrapped his arms around me from the back.

Before I can say anything else, Saaya came barging straight at us.

"Ikuto-koi, why do you want to date someone like her?" She asked in her whiny tone. Saaya have been constantly a huge headache, especially when Ikuto and I started dating. "I'll let you hug me!"

"And why would I want to do that?" He glared at her and hugged me tighter.

Before Saaya could say another word, Nikaidou-sensei came in.

"Alright, settle down class." Everyone got back to their seats. "First things first, we have a new student."

A new student? At this time of the year? That's weird.

"He should be here anytime soon," sensei said. "Let's just take the attendance first."

Half way through the attendance taking, the door opened. It must be the new student.

"Ah, you're here." Sensei looked towards the door. "Come on in."

He stepped in and gave me the biggest shock of my life, I swore my eyes couldn't gotten any bigger. No way! This isn't happening!

"Do introduce yourself," sensei said with his goofy smile as usual.

"Hi, I'm Hotori Tadase." He smiled. "Pleased to meet you all."

I froze up. It's definitely him, the one that broke my heart. The memory still in my head. The memory of that day.

Flashback

Kyoto High School, my new school starting today. Everything is going to change. I'll have new teachers, new friends and of course new things to learn.

I made my way to my classroom. I opened the door and stepped in. There were already a lot of people there. I took a seat at the extreme right of the second last row which was empty.

I just sat there looking through my schedule and waited for class to start.

Many other students came in. One of the student really caught my eye. He had blond hair and princely look. He looked really cute.

He started scanning the room, probably looking for a seat. He looked to my direction and started walking here. There was an empty seat next to me.

"Hi, is there anyone sitting here?" He asked, pointing to the seat next to me.

"Um, I don't think so." I replied.

"Ok, thanks." He placed his bag at the side of the table and sat down. "Hi, I'm Hotori Tadase. Nice to meet you." He smiled. His smile was cute.

"H-hi, I'm Hinamori Amu. Nice to meet you too." I smiled back.

We became friends. Tadase would always ask me if I wanted to go for lunch with him. Of course, I said yes. And soon, we had lunch together everyday.

We did lots of things together too. We went out for fun, do homework together, pair up for group projects. We really had lots of fun.

1 year later (still flashback)

It's been one year in high school. It's the start of a new school year and we'll be moving on to the next grade. I'm still 16 but I'll be 17 this year.

Right now, I'm waiting for Tadase at the school main entrance so that we can go to the opening ceremony for the new school year.

I would be lying if I said I don't have a thing for Tadase. I guess we always hang out and I started to fall for him. Many people even assume we were dating since we were together all the time but we're not. I like Tadase. He's cute and very kind.

"Good morning, Amu." Tadase greeted me as he climbed up the stairs to the entrance.

"Good morning, Tadase." I greeted back.

"Did you wait long?"

"Nope."

"Oh, that's good then. I thought I was late."

We walked towards the assembly hall and there was when out new school year had begun.

After school (still same day, first day of new school year)

"Amu, you want to go to the park today?"

"Sure," I smiled.

We walked to the park, chit chatting about random things.

We went to our usual spot. We were just talking until Tadase grew serious.

"Amu," he looked me in the eye.

"What is it?" I wore a confused look.

"U-um, well," he stuttered. He hardly stutters. I was going to ask him what was wrong when he continued, "Amu, I like you."

"H-huh?" I was not expecting that. Why would a guy like him―popular and the prince of the school―like me? I thought he thinks of me only as a friend. Now he's confessing to me? I didn't know what to think. The guy I like is saying he likes me.

"Can you please be my girlfriend?" He was blushing a little. "Well, it's ok if you don't want."

"S-sure," I said in a happy tone. I was happy. "A-actually, I like you too."

He smiled and I smiled back. I was so happy.

2 years later (still flashback)

It's been 2 years that I've been dating Tadase. Everything was great. We hardly quarrel, he brings me out on dates and treats me really well. I am really happy.

It's my last year in high school. I'm already 18 and there are only 2 more months before graduation. Tadase and I plan to go to the same university.

Right now, I was getting ready for our date. We haven't had a date in 2 weeks. I was really excited.

Vibrate. Message ring tone.

That's my phone. Who's messaging me? Maybe it's Tadase. I look at my phone to see it was from Tadase. I smiled.

'I can't go out today. Something I have to do. Sorry, Amu.'

He cancelled out date again? Now I wish he didn't send me something. But I guess he's busy. He's been canceling our dates lately. He have some business to attend to. After all, he was the next successor of his family company.

Oh well, I think I'll still go out to the park where we were suppose to meet. I'll just go there and relax.

I started walking to the park. I walked to my favourite spot. From a distance, I could see somebody already sitting there. I'll see if there is space, if not I'll just go somewhere else to sit.

As I walk closer I realized that there was 2 people close together. They were kissing.

Until I finally reached the spot and looked clearly, I saw the worst thing that could happen right now. It was Tadase. He was kissing another girl. Both of them haven't notice me yet. His hands were on her waist and they slowly roam upwards, touching here breast and then squeezing it.

I couldn't move. How could this possibly be happening? I thought we were doing great. I thought he loves me. I guess it was all a lie. Now I know why he has been canceling our dates and giving stupid excuses.

Tadase finally realized that I was standing there. They pulled away from each other and looked at me.

"How long?" I didn't bother to look at him. I don't want to see him now. I kept looking down.

"W-what?" He's just pretending. I was clear enough for him to hear that.

"How long?!" I said louder, almost shouting.

"Half a year," He looked down like he's ashamed. He's not ashamed. He was enjoying it. It's all pretend.

I turned to run away. That's it for us, we're over. I didn't want anything to do with him anymore.

"Amu, wait! It's not what you think!"

I started running. I don't care about him anymore. I hate him!

I told my parents what happened. They comforted me and treated me for a nice dinner. At least that made me forget and smile a little.

For the rest of the 2 months, I avoided him as much as possible. It was hard but I tried my best to. And finally, it was graduation. I just had fun with my other friends and finally leave that school.

I went to a totally different university as him. I knew he already to got accepted to another university so I applied to another one. I also applied to one in Tokyo.

I went to university and never saw him again.

End of flashback

He was staring at me, smiling the same smile I innocently fell for. I'm not going to fall for it again.

I glared at him so hard but he still kept that smile of his on. I could already see some girls that look like they already fallen for him. Gross! I can't believe I fell for him like that. I was so naive.

"So you can pick your own seat," sensei said. There were only 2 empty seats, one next to me and another at the back corner.

He started walking in my directions. He reached me and took the seat next to me, of course!

He turned to me and looks like he was going to talk to me. I turned away, pretending I didn't know him. I don't want to talk to him ever. I just wanted to get far away from him.

Ikuto's POV

There was a new student coming, huh? He stood in front of the class―blond hair, princely look. He introduced himself to us.

I didn't care about his name or anything. I looked towards my Amu. I could just stare at her all day.

She kept looking straight ahead. Her face showed a shock expression, her eyes so wide.

Does she know him?

The new guy―apparently his name was Tadase―was staring at Amu and smiling.

"So you can pick your own seat," sensei said.

He started walking towards Amu and stopped right at the seat beside her and sat down. Damn bastard, there is another seat at the back!

He turned to Amu and he looked like he was going to say something but Amu quickly turned her head away, avoiding him. There seriously is something wrong going on here.

The lesson went on normally with Amu avoiding that Tadase guy.

Just when the bell rang and sensei dismissed us, Amu packed up her stuff at the speed of a lightning and came to my table.

"Ikuto, let's go." She whispered so softly, I almost couldn't hear her. By the sound of her tone, I knew she was scared.

Amu kept looking down and nudging me to hurry up. I quickly pack up my stuff and we left the classroom.

"Can we go somewhere alone?" She still spoke softly but a little louder than just now.

"Sure," I held her hand. "Come on."

We ended up on the roof. That was the most peaceful place at school.

We sat down on the bench, overlooking the garden of the school where students were studying. There weren't many students as they were in classes right now. Our next class is music but we won't have it for another 1 and a half hours.

Amu stayed silent and not moving so I just watched her. Suddenly, tears just started welling up in her eyes.

"Hey, are you ok?" I sat closer to her and place my arms around her.

She started rubbing her eyes and sniffing.

"What's wrong?" I said once she calm down. "Was it because of that new guy?"

I stayed silent, waiting for her to response.

Amu's POV

I should tell him. He deserves to know. He'll understand, right? I can't even hide it anymore with me crying like this. I shouldn't worry him and keep a secret like this from him.

"Ikuto," I whispered.

"Hmm?" I looked up to look at him right in the eye.

"You know that time I told you about my ex?"

"Yeah," he said, still looking straight at me.

"That's him," I whispered so softly, I don't know whether he heard me. He didn't say anything so I continued. "I don't know whether it's a coincidence or what. But it couldn't be too, it's strange to transfer to a new school at this time. And he looked like he was expecting to see me there."

After I said all that, he hugged me and whispered in my ear, "I'll protect you, Amu."

Tears started welling up in my eyes again. "Thank you, Ikuto."

Later on, we went to our classes. I avoided him as much as I can. There were so many times that he wanted to come and talk to me but Ikuto kept saving me. I am really grateful for him.

Art class just ended. I don't have classes for the rest of the day but Ikuto have one more class to go to.

I didn't want him to leave me but I also didn't want him to skip class so I have no choice but to be alone for the time being.

"Are you sure?" Ikuto kept asking me if I was okay being alone.

"Yes, I'm sure." I put my hand on his cheek and smiled at him. "I'll be fine. You go to class."

"Ok," he was about to turn around. "Are you really sure? What if you bump into him."

"It won't be so coincidental, Ikuto. The school is huge."

"Yeah, I guess so. There's a high chance you won't bump into him," he paused for a while. "But what if he is watching you? And when I leave he's going to get you."

"Ikuto, seriously. Just go to class already or you'll be late. I'll be fine, ok? Trust me?"

"Ok," he gave me a peck on the forehead. "I trust you."

"I'll be in my dorm."

"Ok, I'll be right there immediately I finished class." He smiled and walk off to class.

I turned to the directions of my dorm. I'm sure I won't bump into him. I mean, what are the chances? The school is huge.

I'll be fine. I'll just quickly walk to my dorm. And even if he knows my dorm room, the girls will be there, he won't get a chance.

I quickly walk towards the lift to get down and out of this building. The building with all the dorms is the next one. I reached the lift and press the down button. The lift came down shortly.

Once the door opened and I lift up my head up just to see the sight I dread. It was the worst thing that could ever happened.

Standing there in the lift was him. I was about to turn around when he pulled me in. No, I don't want him to touch me. I don't want him to touch me with the same hands he touched her.

I pulled my hand out of his grasp. I was about to run out but the door close on me. I was now stuck in the lift with him.

"Hi, Amu." He said. What the hell? He's acting like nothing happened between us.

"What the hell do you want?!" I hissed. I glared hard at him.

"Can we talk?"

"What the hell do you want to talk about, huh? What happened few years back?" I didn't wait for him to reply. "Well, I don't want to talk about it."

"Please just listen what I have to say."

"I don't want to listen to anything you have to say."

The lift door opened. We were at the first floor and there were people waiting to go in. I took this opportunity to run away but Tadase was fast. He grabbed me before I could run.

"Amu, please."

He was being persistent. I decided to let him talk but I think it won't get anywhere. I got to tell him I moved on and he should stop bothering me.

"Fine."

"Thank you," he smiled. I didn't want to look at him so I just turned away.

We ended up sitting on a bench at the school gardens but it was one of the closes to the building. I want to be close to a place where there will be a lot of people, just in case I need to run away.

"So what do you want to talk about?" I want to get this over with.

"Can we get back together? Or at least be friends first?" What the hell?! Is he out of his mind?! He wants to get back with me after all the he's done?

"Are you out of your mind? You're acting like that never happened." He should know what I'm talking about. "What happened to that girl, huh? You got sick of her too, like you got sick of me."

"No, Amu, that's not it."

"Then what, huh?"

"We're just not together anymore. I don't think we ever were."

"Oh haha," I said sarcastically. "You were kissing her so passionately and you say you're not with her."

"No," he sighed. "That has nothing to do with it."

"Well, what then? You dumped her?"

"No."

"You two got sick of each other?"

"No."

"She cheated on you too?" He grew silent, not defending back. So, she cheated on him, huh? Now he knows what it feels like. "Oh, so she did cheat on you."

He still didn't say anything so I continued, "So, you feel the pain now? You feel what it's like to get your back stabbed on?"

"Yeah, it hurts. I'm so sorry Amu."

"Sorry isn't going to help, Tadase." I feel disgusted even saying his name. "So she cheated on you and you're coming back to me? Don't you even think about it. No way am I going back with you after what you've done."

"Amu, please. Please, just give me another chance." He looked at me. "I'll promise I'll make you happy. I'll treat you well."

"No! I'm so over you. I'm never going back with you ever again." I glared hard at him even though I felt like crying. "You're crazy to even think I'll go back with you."

I stood up and wanting to walk away. This is pointless. He's crazy. No way am I going back with him. Plus, I got Ikuto now. Sweet, caring, loving, Ikuto. I don't need him. I probably never did.

I was about to walk away when he stood up and grabbed me wrist.

"Amu, I love you, please." He loves me?! He doesn't love me. I know he doesn't. "I always did."

"If you really love me, you wouldn't have cheated on me. You wouldn't have gone with another girl!"

I used my other free hand and slapped him hard. It caused him to let go of my hand and giving me a chance to run. I turned and was about to run when I saw standing a few feet in front of me was Ikuto. I wanted to just hug him but I wanted to cry too. I didn't want to cry here where Tadase was still there and there are other people around us. Instead, I walked past Ikuto. I wanted to get to somewhere I could be alone. Ikuto would understand.

Ikuto's POV

Class finished and I dashed out, wanting to see Amu as soon as possible. I went to her dorm and just barged in.

"Hellooo Ikuto-kun!" Yaya greeted me with a shout.

"Oh hey, Ikuto." Utau didn't even look at me.

"You know, you should knock next time." Rima said bluntly.

I ignored them. They were playing cards on the bed. I look around the room, Amu was nowhere to be found. Maybe she was in the bathroom. But the bathroom door was open.

"Where's Amu?" I asked.

"Don't know." Rima said with that tone of hers.

"I haven't seen her since the last class we had." Utau said.

"Amu-chi isn't back yet." Yaya said cheerfully. "Maybe she's taking a walk."

I didn't say anything else and dumped my books on the floor. I didn't even bother to close the door.

All I could think now was where is Amu?

I ran around the school looking at the possible places she might be but couldn't find her. I was running along the hallway when I saw her. The hallway was facing the garden so I could see her there. She was sitting on a bench next to him. What's happening?

I rushed down to the garden. That guy was holding Amu's wrist. I was about to go run towards Amu when she said something.

"If you really love me, you wouldn't have cheated on me. You wouldn't have gone with another girl!" And she slapped him hard.

Amu turned to run away when she saw me. I thought she was coming to me but she just walked past me. I got to look at her eyes, she was about to cry. I don't think she wanted to cry in front of him now. I just followed her as she walked away.

Amu ended up going to the roof again. I just stand behind her as she just stood there looking out at the view. Suddenly, she turned around and buried her face in my chest. She started crying. I just stroked her hair and kissed her head, hoping it will comfort her.

"I was so scared," she mumbled.

"Shh, it's ok." I continued to stroke her hair and back. "What happened?"

"I-I was going to the dorm when I bumped into him in the lift." She said between sniffs.

"Urg, I really shouldn't have left you." I said. I was really regretting now. I can't believe it actually happened.

"It's fine," she said. How is it fine? "He wanted to get back with me. I told him that there is no way I'm going back with him and I'm over him already. I got to tell him I moved on."

"That's good then."

"Yep."

"I love you, Amu." She looked up at me. "I'll always be here when you need me."

"Thank you, Ikuto." She hugged me tightly. "I love you too."

Dun dun dun! The question everyone has been asking me, 'when is the ex-boyfriend showing up?' has been answered! I bet a lot of you already knew it was going to be Tadase. Sry, I made Tadase the bad guy in this story. Well, that's it for this chapter. Hope you guys liked it! Sry for any mistakes I made. Do review and tell me what you think. Thank you so much for reading! Till next time and hope I won't update late again~