Jess: …Oh…god… If Tadase was a singer… would he sing like Miley Cyrus?
Tadase: no. I'd sound like Nick Lachey.
Jess: The sexy dude? Hella nah. You'd sound like… those guys from SecondHand Serenade.
Tadase: but.. im not emotionally depressed.
Riley: hahahaha pwn.
Ikuto: -hugs knees-
Jess: -runtacklehugs Ikuto-
Riley: THAT'S MY MOVE!
Jess: T.T –on Ikuto-
Ikuto: -hugs jess-
Jess: my dream come true…
Riley: -hugging kukai- my dream come true..
Michaela: uhh… -hugging Tadase-my nightmare come true
Jess: PWN
Tadase: T.T
Ikuto: I get all the girls.
Jess: -galres at riley- ahem.. not ALL of them
Riley: o.o what?
Jess: -.-
Ikuto: :3
Amu: haha anyway… JESSII DOES NOT OWN SHUGO CHARA… IF SHE DID… then Hannah Montana would own easter… and Ikuto would shoot her. :3
Recap
Tadase leaned in and the next minute, we're in a deep, passionate kiss. His tongue traced my bottom lip, as he pulled apart for air, and began kissing me again.
One second, things were perfect.. and the next… it was all ruined.
There… standing in front of us… head down, fists clenched… was none other than…Ikuto Tsukiyomi.
Shit.
Amu immediately pulled apart from Tadase.
"IKUTO!"
Amu ran towards Ikuto.
"Just… go back… to Tadase."
Amu tried to grab Ikuto but he character transformed and ran off. Tears filled her eyes, and she began sobbing. She felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Amu-chan. Its okay. You'll see him again. I promise."
Tadase had pity and regret in his eyes… so Amu hugged him lightly
"Please… d-don't feel b-bad…I b-believe you.."
He smiled slightly and walked Amu home.
When Amu arrived home, she ran to her bedroom and dropped on her bed.
"Amu-chan."
"What, Su?"
"Ikuto will be here tonight. He's always here. Even when you're mad."
"I hope you're right, Su. I hope you're right."
"I am… trust me."
"His words…'Just go back to Tadase.'… they… were filled with hurt."
"I know. But ignore them. They mean nothing." Said Ran
But little did Amu know that those words… would be the last she'd hear from Ikuto in a very long time.
11:00
Amu was passed out on her bed, until a terrible nightmare awoke her.
"Oh god. I have a migraine…"
I got up off the bed and walked downstairs to grab a drink of water and some Advil.
"Amu-chan?"
"Dia…? Why are you up so late?"
"You.. had a headache.. I could feel it."
"Oh I see…"
"I'm sorry.. that Su was wrong."
"Its…okay."
"We can… go look for him… we know where he lives.. and he has the balcony room."
"I.. guess… but isn't it late?"
"He's a cat, Amu-chan."
"Alright…"
Me and Dia set out and hurriedly to Ikuto's house.
At Ikuto's House.
"Do a character transformation, Amu-chan." Whispered Dia.
"Hai."
I was now in Dia's transformation and ready to fine Ikuto.
Amu flew to Ikuto's balcony and prayed that he left it unlocked.
I closed my eyes and opened the door.
"Yes! It opens!" I whispered to myself.
I went through Ikuto's room. Searching every inch of it, and resulting in no Ikuto. Dammit.. where was he?
"Amu, what are you doing here?"
Amu gasped and looked around.
"U-utau-chan?"
"Answer me, Amu."
"I was…looking for Ikuto. Something happened… "
"I see, well, before my parents catch you… lets go on a walk. Just you and me…you can tell me everything you need. Alright?"
"Thanks, Utau."
"That's what best friends are for."
Dia came out of me, causing me to go back to normal.
"Il! El!"
"Hey Dia!" said El.
"Alright. You three stay here." said Utau as we snuck through the front door.
It was complete silence, until we reached the park.
"Utau-chan…"
"Yes?"
"I don't get it…"
"Don't get what…?"
"I… I should like Tadase…right? He's… I've liked him since 4th grade… but… whenever I'm around Ikuto… there's.. something there. Like a spark… and… I get all warm and fuzzy inside… but I can't figure out what it is…"
"You shouldn't say that you NEED to love someone. You can love whoever. And… Amu… I can tell… Ikuto really loves you… your all he ever talks about… he isn't really that perverted… he does it so its not awkward every time he's with you…and he wants you… to be with him, yet he's afraid that it'll change your friendship with him."
"But… that doesn't explain the feelings I get."
"Amu. Its so obvious… think about it."
"I can't… its… never happened before.."
"Think harder… come on…"
"I… I'm clueless."
"Hinamori Amu. You're in LOVE with Ikuto."
Amu was shocked… how was that.. so obvious?
"I-I'm what?"
"You…love-" she was interrupted.
"No! Don't repeat it…"
"Well, you asked. So…"
"What do I do… Utau. I blew things…"
"Explain to me what the situation is."
"Eh…well…uh…"
"Don't be specific, if that makes you more comfortable."
"Well, what if… there were two boys, and they had recently confessed to you, and you told them that you'd choose soon… and then, one asks you on a date… and the other boy comes and sees them.. doing something that hurts him. Then he runs off, and you don't hear from him… the rest of the night."
Utau smiled, and placed her hand on top of mine.
"Its alright. Ikuto is a smart boy. He'll figure out the truth soon enough. He's been gone the whole night… I have no clue where he is… but, I'm sure that you'll find him. Tell him… the truth, Amu. Its what's best."
"Alright. Tommorrow, I'll set out in search of him."
"That's great, Amu."
"I am… so freaking tired."
"Why don't you sleep in Ikuto's room tonight? I'm sure you'll sleep better and besides… my house is closer than yours right now."
I hesitated…
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah. Our parents never check on us, so you won't be caught."
"Okay, Thanks a lot."
Utau smiled and stood up.
"Let's go. It's getting late."
"Right."
In Ikuto's Room
"Here are some extra clothes, and there's a mini fridge over the-"
"A MINI fridge?"
"Ikuto will be Ikuto."
"That's…just…wow."
"Well, I'm going to let you sleep. Goodnight, Amu."
"Goodnight, Utau."
Utau left the room, leaving Amu and Dia alone.
"So, Amu-chan, did you have a nice walk with Utau-chan?"
"Yeah, tomorrow, I'm going to fix some mistakes."
"That's great, Amu-chan."
"Yeah… I can't wait."
I opened Ikuto's bed, and laid down in it. It smelled… so fresh… just like Ikuto… it was a wonderful smell. The smell brought back memories, causing Amu to cry herself to sleep.
Next Morning
"Amu… Don't leave me… Don't… I'm all alone.. hurt… wounded… dying. I need you… please Amu… Please… save me… I'm… alone in the darkness…"
"Oh, Ikuto… I will so get to you…" murmured Amu.
Utau was sitting at the bedside of Ikuto's bed, twitching.
"You're are such a handful, Hinamori Amu."
"Ikuto, you are so cuddly…"
"I've had enough of this."
Utau tickled Amu awake.
"Hehehehehe. STOP!"
"Glad to know you're awake, Ms. Sleep-Flirt."
"Eh, what?
Utau started laughing.
"Nevermind. That doesn't matter. Get ready."
Utau threw a bunch of clothes at Amu and left. She expects me to find Ikuto? How the hell am I supposed to find him? He's a cat… he could be anywhere…
"Here you go!" said Dia, placing the clothes neatly on the bed.
"Thanks."
I put on the clothes that Utau had given me, and I realized it was a bit big.
"I bet this was their mom's…"
Amu had on a white dress, that seemed to sparkle.
"It's a very pretty dress…" whispered Dia.
"Yeah… it is…"
There was a knock on the door.
"Are you ready yet?!" yelled Utau from the outside.
"Yeah!"
I walked outside and smiled at Utau.
"Wow… you really look good in that dress…"
"Oh, thanks"
"You can keep it…"
"Oh, no its your mother's…"
"She won't mind.."
Utau looked serious, so Amu accepted it.
"Alright, where do we go first?" Asked Amu.
"Let's try his school."
"Okay."
At The High School
Ikuto's school was so big… much bigger than Seiyo Academy. The classrooms looked so… mature and old… Ikuto must really be under a lot here…
"Amu, I can't find him… that means he's not here. Next, let's try the market…"
"Wait."
"What?"
"Seiyo Academy has… a flower garden… wouldn't this school have something similar?"
"I don't know… we can look…"
"Wouldn't you know? You go here as well… right?"
"No, I'm homeschooled."
"Oh, then why isn't Ikuto homeschooled?"
"Because he's not a famous singer like me…"
"That's true…"
We searched every inch of the school and found nothing.
"Well, he definitely isn't here…"
"Let's try the music center."
I doubt he's there…
"If you say so."
At The Music Center
"If Ikuto was here, he'd be in the violin area."
"Really?"
"Yeah, whenever he comes here… he heads straight to this area. If you're looking for him, you'd usually find him in this section."
"I see…"
We passed by, noticing every violin set. They were all so beautiful looking… they looked like Antiques that you'd collect in your home….
"Amu. This isn't the time to zone out."
"Gomen.."
"Looks like he isn't here either…"
"I doubt we'll find him…"
"Hinamori Amu ACTUALLY doubted something? What a shock."
"Huh?"
"I admire you… because you never give up. So, why give up now? Especially since you love him, you should make more of an effort to locate him. So let's do our best, ok?"
I smiled at Utau.
"Thanks so much!"
Amu and Utau searched the entire day… it is now 6:00 pm and no ikuto has been found.
"I guess… he's really gone…" said Utau.
I ignored her. Instead, I thought of Ikuto… how he always defended me and made me smile… I thought about how much I needed him now… how much I loved him. And that's when… I remembered my dream.
"I KNOW WHERE HE IS!" I yelled
"…You do?"
"Yeah! "
"Where?"
Amu grabbed Utau's wrist and ran as fast as she could.
"Wait, Amu!"
Utau came to a halt, causing Amu to do the same.
"What?!"
"If you absolutely know where he is… I want you to find him by yourself."
"Why?"
"Like I said, only you can tell him the truth."
"Bu-"
"It's alright. Just text me if you find him. I'll be on the lookout as well though."
"Thank you… for everything, Utau-chan. You're a true friend."
"Yeah yeah. Just go find that idiot."
I smiled.
"Right."
I ran as fast as I could and finally reached my destination.
"The alley?" asked Dia.
"He should be here."
I took a peek around the corner and smiled a little.
Ikuto. I've found you.
I walked into the alley and took a closer look at Ikuto.
"Oh…god Ikuto… what… happened?"
"A-Amu…"
Amu teared up at the sight she was seeing… Ikuto was bleeding everywhere…
"W-who? Who did this to you…?"
"Please…"
Amu couldn't control her tears, so she let them out. Her tears poured all over Ikuto, who had tears running down his face as well…
"Amu-chan… You need to take care of him. Take him home…"
"H-Hai."
Back at Amu's house.
Amu had laid Ikuto on her bed, and placed a cold towel on his head. She could see the agony in his eyes, so she leaned down and kissed him softly on the cheek.
"I will be right back."
He barely nodded, and I walked downstairs.
"I can't believe Ikuto was so badly hurt…"
"Neither can we." Said all 4 of her charas.
Riiiing.
Riiiiiiiing.
The phone ringing at 9:00 pm? How weird…
"Hello? Oh hi mom… Oh, you're extending you're vacation… I see… A WEEK?! YOU EXTENDED IT THAT LONG! No… I don't mind. Alright. See you in a week."
I hung up the phone, and got some water. I walked back upstairs, and sat next to Ikuto.
"Amu, don't worry about me…"
"I need to. You're hurt and i…i… nevermind."
"You…what?"
"Promise me.. that if I tell you… you won't hate me?"
"Of course not. I could never hate you."
"I….I….I love you…Ikuto."
Ikuto looked at me in awe.
"You…love…me?"
"Yes… I pick you…"
Ikuto pulled on my hand, causing me to lay down.
"I love you, Amu."
"I do too… so so much. But who? Who hurt you…?"
"My father."
My eyes widened..
"W-what?"
"Please, Amu. If you love me at all, you won't talk about it… I'm exhausted. Can we sleep…please?"
"Of course…"
He pulled me closer to him and wrapped his arms around me. I managed a smile, before I started tearing up again.
"Don't cry… please."
I nodded, and wiped my tears.
"I'm so glad I get to hold you like this…"
"Me too.."
Ikuto leaned in and kissed me softly on the lips.
"Lets sleep. I'll be better soon."
"Yeah. I hope so."
Amu closed her eyes… but then she heard something… that gave her a heart attack.
There was a gunshot coming from downstairs… and then… screaming.
Jess: yay. Once again.. I am the cliffhanger queen…
Ikuto: why am I hurt?
Jess: Quit questioning my writing.
Ikuto: Fine, fine.
Jess: god. Get over it.
Ikuto: -.-
Jess: woah. Hot guy… in my house… that looks like Ikuto…
Ikuto: so im hot?
Jess: ….Noooo. Really?
Ikuto: stfu.
Jess: xD hahahahhahaha.
Michaela: o.e
Jess: you come in at weird times. Like when I walked in on my aunt and uncle doing… nya. And yelled " sex party!" :D
Ikuto: so THAT'S why you're crazy.
Jess: wanna say that again?
Ikuto: You crazy bi-
Jess: -Bunchi eats Ikuto-
Michaela: HAHAHAHHA IKUTO WAS PWNED BY A LLAMA.
Jess: good bunchii.
Amu: o.e… freaky.. but REVIEW!