Hi hi! Well, thanks to my lovely reviewers, I have decided to write some more of this story today ^^ Reviews motivate me, so thank you! Oh, you may have noticed, Shugo Charas aren't actually in this story but I may mention them later on if I can be bothered. I started this off as a short Christmas story, but I'm kinda considering making it a long one, that isn't just about Christmas. What do you guys think?

SayoChan x

Disclaimer: I don't own Shugo Chara

The Perfect Christmas

Chapter 2

I slowly opened my eyes and stretched my arms upward with a yawn. It was dark and as I glanced at the digital alarm clock beside my bed, neon green told me it was two in the morning. I suddenly realised what had happened the night before and looked at the sleeping boy beside me. He looked adorable.

Ikuto was curled up in a fashion that reminded me of his cute, cat like features. His hair was messy, but still looked good and his lips were slightly parted. I watched his chest rise and fall in a steady rhythm and wondered what was going through his mind.

I watched the older teenager for a little while, attempting to regain my sleeping state from moments before, however I failed. I had gone to bed quite early last night, and slept in yesterday morning so I was very awake. Sighing, I took hold of my bed cover and pulled it up to Ikuto's chin to protect him from the cold. I probably shouldn't have let him sleep here; surely his family was missing him on Christmas Eve? My parents would kill me if they knew that an eighteen year old guy was in my room, let alone sleeping in my bed next to me.

To be honest, I didn't mind. I liked him being there; he made me feel wanted, understood and took my mind off things. I pulled my knees up and rested my elbows on them, leaning my head on my hands. My mind began to wander again.

"T-Tadase-kun. I'm sorry… I didn't want to tell you like this."

The image of Tadase's tear filled eyes plagued my mind as I recalled the night I broke up with him. Guilt washed over me as I bit my lip, trying not to remember. However my efforts were pointless.

"Amu… I, Love, You." Tadase said, trying his best to fight away the tears. He had already lost the girl of his dreams; he didn't want to loose his pride too…

I felt tears invade my eyes but I had no energy to struggle against them. I sat there, crying silently as I thought about Tadase over and over. Why couldn't I stop thinking about him, still?!

I remembered his touch so clearly as he gripped my hand. He didn't want to let go of my hand, in fear that he was letting go of me. We had been together for a good five months, but things felt different. I didn't like him the way I used to. Well, at least I thought I didn't? Something definitely changed between us. It hurt so much when I realised I had to break up with him. I denied it at first, I just plain refused, but I couldn't just lie to myself forever. It wasn't fair on me, or him.

When you share feelings for someone as long as I did with Tadase, it's really, really hard to let them go. I knew it was for the best. He was my first kiss, my first love.

I wiped the tears away from my now puffy eyes with the back of my hand, but a new set of tears fell and I couldn't be bothered to hide it.

Suddenly, I was startled when someone slid their arms around my waist and held me tightly. At first I panicked, but after a second or two I remembered that Ikuto was with me tonight, and relaxed as I leant back on him, my eyes squeezing shut and allowing more tears to fall.

"Amu" he said quietly, his deep voice barely above a whisper. I opened my eyes and looked at him. He didn't say anything more, just stared at me with that hypnotising blue eyed gaze. I looked away as my eyes filled with tears again, wondering how pathetic I must look.

"What's wrong baby?" he said calmly, his eyes fixated on my features.

I paused. Baby? Did he just call me baby? I felt my lips curve into a small smile but this soon faded.

"T… Tadase" I replied weakly. Ikuto cocked his head slightly and pulled me into him, firmly holding my hips.

"He'll be fine Amu. Tadase's a big boy."

I looked up at him with some confusion. I wasn't sure if he was mocking Tadase, or if he really meant it. As if Ikuto knew what I was thinking, he spoke again.

"Really Amu, Tadase is a strong minded kid. He can handle a break up. Sure, he'll be upset, but not forever. You're still friends right?"

I nodded in response, and was going to say something but all that came out was a muffled "too distant". Ikuto looked at me for a moment before he realised what I meant and continued.

"If you think you are too distant, talk to him. Tell him how you feel and that you still want to be close to him." said Ikuto with a serious, but comforting tone. I nodded. I was afraid of facing Tadase properly, but Ikuto was right. I had to do something before our friendship got worse. I never knew Ikuto was so good at comforting and advising people. It was a side I'd never seen before.

I felt my eyelids become heavy and placed a hand over my mouth as I yawned. Ikuto smiled and laid me back down on the bed.

"You need more sleep."

I don't know why I was suddenly tired again, but I gave in and rested my head on the soft pillow underneath me.

"Mm" I said in response, causing the older boy to chuckle. He lay beside me again and propped his head up on his left hand, his right hand trailed up my side, over my shoulder and his fingertips brushed my neck lightly, causing me to tremble against his touch. He smirked at his control, causing me to shoot him a playfully mean look. He grinned again and studied me intensely as he began stroking my pink locks.

I could have stayed like that forever. It was so peaceful. I struggled to keep my eyes open and gave up in the end as my eyelids slowly shut. Before I knew it, I was drifting off into a slumber again.

It was around seven in the morning when my golden eyes opened and I found myself curled up in Ikuto's lap. He was awake and was staring at me in what seemed to be a loving manner; however I considered that was probably my freshly woken mind playing tricks on me. I felt my cheeks grow warmer as I realised he was holding my hand, our fingers entwined.

Sitting up slowly I stretched my legs out and took a deep breath, attempting to adjust to the invading daylight.

"Morning" said Ikuto calmly. I giggled and leant my head against the headboard of my bed, blinking continuously as my body finished waking up.

"Feel better?" he asked, ignoring the blush that crept across my features as his hand found its way to my waist, stroking my side gently. I nodded. A genuine nod too! I did feel better, now that I got a good night of sleep, my head was clearer and I felt I could cope with things today. A smile played across Ikuto's lips as I stared up at him, totally entranced by his soft touch.

"Merry Christmas." he whispered. Then it hit me. It was Christmas day! I listened out for the sound of life downstairs, but it became apparent to me that no one was awake yet. In a way, I was glad they were still sleeping. It meant I had more time with Ikuto, and as I realised what I had just thought, I blushed harder.

It became obvious to me now. I liked Ikuto.

Screw it, I loved him. I was in love with Ikuto Tsukiyomi and it felt good to say it. Well, I didn't say it out loud, but I thought it. I thought it over and over again.

It made sense really. I was pretty stupid not to have seen it before. Maybe I did see it, maybe I just denied it. He was three years older than me, and he did used to work as my "enemy". I don't know what happened about Easter, but we haven't heard from them in over a year and Ikuto seemed a lot more relaxed so I assume he was let free. I hope so anyway.

It occurred to me that I now knew why I blushed at his every touch, his every soft spoken word, his gentle amethyst gaze and sexy grin…

My cheeks became an even darker shade of pink as I realised what I was thinking. I couldn't stop thinking about him! No matter how hard I tried. There was no escape now. I'd finally admitted my feelings to myself. What next?

"What are you thinking about?"

My eyes grew wide. I was so wrapped up in my own day dream that I had completely forgotten he was sitting right beside me! Oops…

"U-Umm... Nothing!" I said frantically, looking down at my knees as my cheeks burned. I heard Ikuto chuckle.

"You're an awful liar" he said, "You were blushing, so it must have been something interesting, hm?"

I giggled and hid my face in my hands. Oh no, I was making it so obvious! I doubted that he too had feelings for me the way I did for him. I was just a kid to him, a bit of harmless fun… his "kitty-cat play thing", right?

Yeah, he flirted with me constantly, but that fits in with his 'bad boy' image. He probably treated every girl this way, for fun. He liked the control, and who easier to control than innocent, easily influenced little Amu, right? Whatever the reason, he was still amazingly hot, and no matter how much I doubted he felt something for me, I still wanted him.

"Amu, you're really spacey today. Something on your mind?" he said in his deep, calming tone. Yes. You. You're on my mind.

"N-No, just sleepy is all…" I mumbled, trying desperately not to blush again. Obviously I failed as a grin made its way onto Ikuto's face. He was watching me carefully which made me curious about what he was thinking. He was driving me crazy, and I'm pretty sure he knew it too. You'd have to be as naïve as little Yaya-chan to miss it.

I sighed and leaned against the wall again, tilting my head back a little and closing my eyes. That was probably a bad idea, because almost immediately after my golden eyes disappeared under my eyelids, the navy haired teen grabbed my wrists and gently, but quickly slid me down onto my back and climbed on top of me, pinning me to the bed and straddling me.

Okay, maybe not such a bad idea…

I stared up at him; my eyes sparkling as my lips parted and I became lost in his eyes. I hated it when that happened… that's when he knew he had complete and utter control over me. I noticed my breathing had got heavier and my heart beat had tripled in speed as he brought his face a little closer to mine.

Our lips had become dangerously close as his grip loosened on my wrists. He then held both my arms above my head with one hand and slid the other softly down my body. I shivered as his fingers slid over my exposed skin between the bottom of my shirt and the top of my skirt. A small moan escaped my lips causing Ikuto to smirk cheekily.

I blushed hard and avoided his gaze, but with his index finger he tilted my head to face him. I made the mistake of looking into his deep blue eyes and became mesmerised once again. He let go of my arms and carefully rolled off of me, a smirk still apparent on his soft lips. What a tease. He slipped an arm around my waist and snuggled closer to me causing me to smile at his sudden burst of affection. He held me tightly and brought his lips closer to my right ear.

"You're beautiful Amu." he whispered. I was a little shocked but managed to whisper back a small 'thank you'. I worked up the courage to bring my right arm up to his neck, shyly tangling my fingers in his soft blue hair. He smiled and gripped me tighter.

"Look at us. Such naughty teenagers, in the same clothes as we were yesterday." said Ikuto with a wink. I knew what he was implying… dirty kitty…

I giggled and rolled my eyes, mumbling 'pervert'. I gave him a playful shove and turned to face the wall as my cheeks turned a deep pink. Ikuto chuckled and took hold of me from behind.

"You're not getting away that easy" he whispered. I liked it when he whispered to me; it made me feel special, as if his words were only meant for me, like he was mine. I noticed that his cat ears and tail had appeared, like they always did when he was feeling playful and teasing me. He gripped me tighter and made me jump when he bit my ear softly. I let out a deep breath and a tiny, shy, "uh". My eyes squeezed shut as his fingers traced up my stomach and he continued gently nibbling my ear.

"I-Ikuto…" I said. It was meant to sound like a protest, but it sounded more like a badly restrained moan. Ikuto licked his lips seductively and watched me through half closed eyes. He was loving this.

"S-stop you pervert!" I hissed, trying to sound serious but ending up in a fit of giggles. Ikuto loosened his hold and rolled over onto his side of the bed with a smile, his right hand pulling me next to him. I blushed, but I was getting more confident. I rested my head on his chest and placed my hand by my cheek, gripping his shirt subtly. I never wanted to let go.

There we are, chapter 2! This is really fun to write ^^ So fluffy!

Please review and I will put chapter 3 up either today, tonight or tomorrow.

Aww poor Tadase! I think it's so sad that he gets hurt somehow in almost every amuto fanfic XD bless him! I think I might plonk him with Rima at some point in this story ^^ And obviously there will be some Kukai x Yaya! What's a story without those two hm?

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SayoChan x