Hello again, you know the drill. I don't own Shugo Chara yadda, yadda, yadda. Sorry how rude of me (my sister is annoying me, not your fault).
I was intrigued by who was following her in the 1st chapter I had to find out who it was:
Amu: Oh how wonderful, the author doesn't even know who's stalking me.
Me: Hey leave me alone! Might not even be a stalker, it could be a murderer.
Amu: Oh snap she doesn't know what it is, lord save me.
Me: Oh shut up or I'll make you … I'll bite you
Amu: Eww rabies.
Me: Right that's it. Q-tip: work your magic on this voice in my head.
Amu: Ouch, what was that for?
Me: I told you to shut up but you didn't.
Some random: Um excuse me miss is something wrong?
Me: Just this voice in my head telling me it's wrong to blow up the plane.
Some random: *runs away screaming*
Me: What's his problem? Hasn't he ever heard of sarcasm?
Amu: Maybe you were too convincing.
Me: SHUT UP! *shoves Q-tip in ear again* Anyway, please R&R and enjoy.
Amu POV
I did not enjoy the feeling of being watched, and I knew it wasn't Ikuto – he wouldn't stalk me - and that made me feel scared. Why would they follow me? What did they want with me? These worries kept me up almost all night, so it was inevitable that I would be grumpy when I woke up after only an hour of sleep. I heard a knock at my balcony window; I threw my pillow at it lazily.
Whoever it was knocked again. I decided I might as well go see who was on my balcony – I should've known who it was but I was too tired really. Besides I also needed to get my pillow – there was only the one on my bed. Note to self: must get another pillow next time I go on a shopping spree.
With half opened eyes I unlocked and opened the sliding door only to fall forward, asleep almost instantly, but instead of hitting the ground I fell into Ikuto's arms. So warm; I could sleep like this for ages. I was so content that I never wanted to wake again, and with that I snuggled up as well as I could into his chest. He understood that I needed the sleep, so he picked me up bridal style and carried me back to my bed, and gently laid me down.
"It is important but I'll tell you tomorrow," was the last thing I heard before I completely passed out.
x-X-x
When I opened my eyes - fully this time - the first thing I saw was Ikuto, and I was glad it was him. He was sleeping beside me, cradling me to his chest. If only it could stay like this; I would be satisfied to lie here like this for as long as an eternity. Then my phone rang – why can't I ever have something stay the way I want it to. It was funny though, for when the phone rang, it surprised Ikuto and he fell out of the bed taking me with him.
(A/N: There is no bed side table. I would rather they didn't end up with a concussion or a trip to the hospital. It's possible as it happened to me.)
"Well this isn't too bad to wake up to," I said grinning.
"There are a few things I would change," he replied mischievously.
"Oh and what are they?" I asked, catching on quickly.
Instead of answering he leaned down and kissed me, pulling me tighter.
"I'd love to continue, but that phone is probably ringing for a reason," I finally said while gasping for air.
"Who cares? Let it ring," he whispered.
I couldn't help but agree as his lips began gently brushing at my ear. I started kissing him again. Then the answering machine picked up, beeped and they left the message.
"Hurry up Amu! You're like almost and hour late for work. WAKE UP! We need you here, come on this presentation is really important."
I froze as I remembered what I was supposed to do today. Ikuto comprehended and unwillingly let me go. As I got up I turned around and shot him an apologetic smile, almost bursting into laughter when I saw his face in full pout mode.
"Don't do that. This presentation is really important so don't pick on me that way. Besides, I have more then one ring of meaning." I held up my right hand with the purity ring which my father bought me for my 16th birthday. Ikuto went from sad-pout to a sort of angry-and-upset-pout, like you expect to see on a child after their parents just refused to buy them a chocolate. "He only gave me this to protect me, I think," I said defending my father.
"What he doesn't know can't hurt him," Ikuto half teased, half pleaded.
"Pervert. Sure it wouldn't hurt him, but if he found out then it would definitely hurt us." My sarcastic tone had transformed into real worry by the time I finished the sentence. I shuddered at the thought of what he would do if I betrayed his trust.
The sad pout had returned and I squeezed my eyes shut before it could affect me. I kept them shut and tried unsuccessfully to find the door but tripped and fell into Ikuto's arms; half embarrassed, half glad that he was so silent on his feet. He pulled me back up on my feet and released me before kissing my forehead and jumping back off the balcony. I stared after where he had disappeared, daydreaming until I looked above the sliding door and saw the time. If I don't hurry I'll be fired for sure.
x-X-x
"Ha-ha April fools. Got you Amu," Rima laughed when I rushed in the door. As soon as I heard that I glared at her until she stopped laughing and started apologising. "Sorry Amu! It's just … well … um … uh … please don't kill me."
I pulled her out of hearing range. "Do you know what you interrupted when you called with that message?" I growled.
"You and Ikuto weren't…?" she asked slightly shocked.
I held up the purity ring on my right hand, "No, but almost as enjoyable," I snarled again.
"Sorry, but, you know how I can't resist a good joke," she explained cowering away from me. I buried my face in my hands, trying to calm down. She was my best friend and I didn't want to fight with her now.
"No, it's fine. Don't worry about it. Let's just get to work."
"Ok then, let's go," she said. I was amazed at how she somehow sounded cheery.
x-X-x
I was so tired. I really hate working over time. I unlocked my car and got in, closing my eyes, blacking out into a slumber and dreaming of a certain black cat.
Unfortunately, I was woken by a loud explosion. I looked up with wide, terrified eyes to see the same black figure from the other day running away into the dark alley. I got out and gasped in shock when I spied my slashed tires. I got out my phone, noticing some things. First, I'd missed about ten calls – seven from Ikuto and three from Rima. Secondly, I'd been asleep in my car for almost two hours. Third, my phone was ringing again.
"Sorry," I said quickly once I had pressed the green answer button.
"Thank god Amu. Where are you? I've been seriously worried." Ikuto sounded a little annoyed but mostly worried.
"I don't know. I'm just really tired and I guess I fell asleep," I answered, biting my lip. I felt like I was a little kid expecting a lecture.
"Ok that's fine, but not the answer to my question," Ikuto pointed out. He must be in his car; I could hear the engine running.
"I'm at the work car park. While I was asleep someone slashed my tires," I said dismissively.
"Get in your car now! Lock the doors and shut the windows. Ok?!" His voice was panicked and I stiffened in response.
"Why? What's wrong?" I asked, just as anxious as he was.
"Please Amu, I'll explain later I promise. Just get in your car."
"Ok. I'm in and the windows are closed and doors locked shut," I said. I heard him sigh in relief, calming just a bit.
I had calmed down too, my breathing slowing.
My fingers unconsciously loosened and the phone clattered to the floor. My eyes were wide, staring with terror at the large brick flying towards me. A shrill scream hurt my ears and it took me a second to release that it was coming from me. I ducked, covering my head with my arms, barely making it in time before the brick smashed through the window.
"Amu? Amu?!" Ikuto screeched.
There was no reply.
Me: Oh no Amu, don't die please!
Ikuto: Seriously don't, it's not interesting otherwise.
Me: Do I have to shove a Q-tip in my ear again?
Ikuto: That won't work.
Me: And why not?
Ikuto: Because I'm not a voice in your head.
Me: Yeah right. Amu got me with that one ages ago.
Ikuto: I can't believe you fell for that then.
Me: *shoves Q-tip in ear*
Ikuto: HA missed me.
Me: Shut up stupid cat.
Ikuto: Make me.
Me: I know, I'll put Barbie Girl on my iPod and turn it up as loud as it will go.
Ikuto: No don't! Ok, I'll be quiet! *hides in corner*
Me: Good little voice in my head that won't shut up. Anyway, please R&R.
(P.S sorry about the weird conversations… That's what happens when you get a dare, and I rarely ever back down.)