A/N:
Peaches: So, this chapter took a lot longer than I thought it would be to finish. -_- Anyway, I was finally able to overcome my immense writers' block and finish!
Amu: Well, it's about time. What happened to our quick updates?
Peaches: Oh shush you. Anyway, I published a one shot for Haruhi Suzumiya (I don't own) while I was on my small hiatus. I loved writing it a lot, so be on the look out for one shots for Shugo Chara! Now Amu, do the disclaimer.
Amu: Peaches does not own Shugo Chara!
Chapter 5: Satellite Heart
I'm a satellite heart, lost in the dark
I've spun out so far, you stop I start
But I'll be true to you
- Anya Marina
Ikuto was puzzled. "What do you mean by 'used to be'?"
"Well, about five months ago, one of Hinamori-san's other friends, Tadase Hotori-san, had an outburst in the middle of the restaurant. He called Hinamori-san a whore." At this, Ikuto thought Some friend. "After this incident, she broke off all contact with us. No one's heard from Hinamori-san since then."
"Well, couldn't you just call her or visit her or something?"
"That's the thing. Hinamori-san moved to a different apartment, changed her cell phone number, the whole shebang. No matter how hard we tried, no one could find a lead on where she was. The only person she left any information with was her sister. The only reason that I know where she lives now is because Ami Hinamori-san decided to take pity on me. No one else knows."
Ikuto sat in silence for a minute. I had no idea, he thought, that Amu was so alone. She sure didn't show it when I was there…
Nagihiko continued. "I wonder, how did you find this place?"
Ikuto decided to be vague. "I know a guy. But what does this all have to do with me?"
Nagihiko sighed. "Well, Tsukiyomi-san, I think that you may have something to do with Hinamori-san's 'recovery', if you will. In my opinion, the only way that she can recover is if she can forgive you."
Ikuto looked at Nagihiko and said, "Well, Fujisaki-san, that's why I came here today. See, when I first met Hinamori-san, I gave her my contact information. That way, if she ever felt that she could forgive me, she could find me. But she ripped my phone numbers up and threw them away after we met, so she had no way to contact me. I figured that if could find out where she lived, I could meet up with her and talk to her. Hence why I am here." Ikuto smiled.
Nagihiko looked at him and said, "Tsukiyomi-san, I can only hope that what happened today will help Hinamori-san gain back some of her former attitude from before she drifted away. But I must ask, did she forgive you?"
Ikuto smiled. "Yes, she did."
Nagihiko smiled back. "Then perhaps I should pay her a visit. Maybe the weight that has been lifted off of her shoulders will make her heart light again. Maybe she can find it in her heart to allow back into her life again. I can only hope. She IS quite the unpredictable one"
Ikuto started towards his car and looked back to wave at Nagihiko. "Well, good luck with that. Hinamori-san seems to be a tough nut to crack."
Nagihiko laughed. "That she is. Goodbye, Tsukiyomi-san."
Ikuto opened the door to his car and headed off to his house, driving with the radio off. He thought, I never would have imagined Hinamori-san as totally alone. Looking at her, I assumed that she would have lots of friends. Or at least one…
Ikuto wondered aloud, "What happened that pulled you away from everyone, Hinamori-san? What happened five months ago that brought all this about? Was it me?"
Nagihiko rang the buzzer for the apartment labeled "Amu Hinamori." He had his fingers crossed that Amu would take his presence well. Amu could be volatile, and Nagihiko had never known what her mood would be like. The only reason he could call himself her best friend before the whole Tadase incident was that he could always figure out how to make her happy again when she was sad or lonely or angry. Nothing was beyond him. That is, until five months ago. Amu had left too quickly for Nagihiko to calm her down.
"Nagi-kun?"
Nagihiko was a little taken aback when Amu used her old nickname for him. He gave her a small smile and said, "Hi, Hinamori-san."
"Nagi-kun, how many times must I tell you to call me Amu?"
"Well, I haven't seen you in five months, so I thought we should be a little more formal…"
"To hell with being formal, Nagi-kun! You've always been a stickler when it comes to etiquette, but seriously, you're my best friend!"
Nagihiko blushed. "Well, okay. Hi Amu." He smiled at her.
Amu gave him a big hug and said, "I've missed you a lot, Nagi-kun. Where were you all this time?"
Nagihiko pulled away. He answered simply: "Looking for you, of course."
Amu was puzzled. "Well, you know where I live, so you could've come to visit anytime. I mean come on-…" Amu cut herself off. "Oh. Right. I forgot. I never told you where I moved."
"Amu, we were so worried about you! No one knew where you went… You just disappeared. We've all been looking for you since then, but no one's been able to get a lead… Until now, of course. The only reason I found you is because Ami-chan took pity on me."
"Look Nagi-kun, I'm so, so sorry that I didn't tell you. I didn't tell you anything at all. I know it was wrong, but I couldn't do it after what Hotori-kun said. I've always had trust issues, and that just blew it for me." Amu looked down, hiding her sad expression. "I wanted to call, but I couldn't bring myself to do it."
"Look Amu, no one blames you. I understand. Well, I don't really understand fully how it affected you, but I do understand why you needed to run. It's okay."
Amu gave him a big hug and smiled. "Thanks, Nagi-kun. And, for the record, I was never mad at you. Just so you know."
Nagihiko smiled back. "I know."
"You want to go get a bite to eat?"
Nagihiko nodded and said, "Sure. I'd love to. As long as it's not Italian."
Amu laughed and grabbed his sleeve and said, "Well, then let's go!"
They walked out of the apartment, their arms linked like the best friends that they were.
