Chapter 5: First Times

I went back home and saw that Amu's room was still close. I thought about what Tadase said. That her life is short I decided to make the best of it. That way when the time comes she will have happy memories all the way through. I noticed that on the refrigerator there was a calendar. On the calendar there was day that was circled. I didn't bother to figure out what that day meant. Right now I just wanted to get a good night sleep.

The Next Day:

I woke up to see that she wasn't there. There was food on the kitchen table and a note. "Went to school early have some breakfast. See you later" it said. The food was still warm which meant that it was cooked recently. I quickly ate breakfast and dressed up for school. I grabbed my backpack and ran out of the house. Hoping that I could catch up with her. I saw her walking to school looking down. I figure why not tease her a bit. I ran up to her and started to poke her on the sides.

She started to laugh uncontrollably. "Hahahahaha stop it Ikuto hahaha stop please haha" She said as she continues to laugh. "Well since you said please why not," I said smiling to her. Her face turns red for a moment. She tried to cover her face by looking away. "That's the first time you smile to me," she whispered. Suddenly my face got hot, so I also looked away. "Oh really" I said. "Yeah, but I'm happy though to see you smile for me." She said smiling to me. I was stunned looking at her smile. She said that she was happy to see me smile. How she took the words from my mouth cause that's how I feel when she smiles to me.

"Hey Amu…" I asked. "Yes…what is it?" she questioned wondering what I was asking. I started to get really nervous trying to say this. "Would you like to do something tonight? Just the two of us?" I asked getting even more nervous on what she would say. "Sure why not?" She replied as she smiles. I felt really relieved as we walked to school together.

During at school:

We went inside to our classes and suddenly a bunch of our classmates came in with a bunch boxes wrapped up. I was wondering what the hell was going on until I realize that those boxes were presents for Amu. I started to panic and wonder why it was so special today. So I grabbed a random person from that group and decided to ask questions on what is so important about today.

I grabbed an innocent looking girl who has rainbow hair. She was slim, pretty and has intriguing eyes that has the same color as her hair except it has a gold lining and has crescent shape of the moon being next to a star pupil.

"Hey kid what's so special about today?" I asked. "I'm sorry but did I do something wrong?" She asked looking like she was about to cry. "No I just wondered what's so special today, I mean you have a present for Amu." I said feeling bad about what I done. "Wait a minute aren't you Amu's brother?" She questioned as she changed her attitude. "Um Yeah why?" I said starting to think why her personality changed. "Wow you are her brother and you don't even know that today was her birthday?!" She said. I felt like a one hundred ton of weight was dropped on my head. So that's why on the calendar this day was circled. I started to panic thinking that I don't have a gift for her.

"Let me guess you forgot didn't you? You must be the worst brother on earth." She said. I felt even more weights being dropped on me. "But don't worry I'll help you cause you are cute" she said smiling. "Thanks" I replied feeling relieved. "If you are wondering my name is Emiko Hoshiko, I'm Amu's friend." She said as she extends her hand to me. I extend my hand to shake her hand thinking that she wasn't such a bad person. Suddenly she gripped my hand tightly and whispered, "if you ever grabbed me like that lets say that your face won't be as cute like right now.

As she grins at me I thought, "Wow what a character". She ran up to Amu. As she handed her present she smiled at her and gave her a hug. Which show that they were pretty close since she smiles back. As I watch her smile, I wondered do I ever make her smile like that?

As the day pass by while we were in class I wondered about what to get her as a gift. It made me think about when I was all alone. I felt like I was locked up being closed not letting anybody in except her. It was like she was the key that opens me up. I wanted to show her how she meant to me when we first met.

When class was finally over I had to buy some time to get Amu the gift. I walked up to Amu while she was talking to some of her friends. "Meet me at the park where the fountain is at 6:30 p.m." I whispered. As I walked away I saw her face being red. I walked out of the classroom to see Emiko waiting for me.

"Hey thanks for coming with me to help me find a gift for Amu, Hoshiko" I said being thankful. "Sure no problem but next time you ask a favor I expect you to get on your knees and beg. Just maybe I'll consider it, you know?" she said standing tall feeling like she won something. It'll be a good idea to not get on her bad side I thought.

We went to stores that usually Amu and Emiko would hang out. Mostly Emiko went shopping while I was holding her bags. Apparently I couldn't decide what to get her. Until we went into this one store that sells accessories meant for pairs. Inside the store lies all kinds accessories chain necklace that can be separated and connect, some bracelets and jewelries. Although there was one item that I thought was perfect.

It was a pair of accessory called the Humpty lock and the Dumpty key. The lock could have been worn as a necklace while the key could be wore as a key chain or a bracelet. The declaration was beautiful and it shines like her smile. I brought it thinking that it would be a great gift but I wonder would she like it.

"I can't believe that you brought a lock and a key," said Emiko making a pouting face. "I seriously think that you could have brought something better" she said. "But it's the thought that counts right?" I questioned. "Well its Amu we're talking about anything coming from you she will definitely love it. That's just who she is." She said smiling. "But if you do anything that makes her upset I'll beat you up to a pulp, got that!" she yelled with a big grin on her face. "That's a deal." I replied knowing that she would only do that to protect her friends. Showing how much she cares.

As we went our separate ways we said our good byes. I notice that it was 6:15 p.m. I was going to be a little late when I get there. I quickly ran to the park at the fountain to only see her in a view that I never saw her before. She was wearing a black skirt that matched with her short sleeve shirt. She wore a red tank top that contrast with her clothes. Her shirt has black and red stripes on it and so did her tie. She wore a cross necklace. Her socks covered her legs up to her skirt wearing black cross sneakers. Also she was wearing a black cat hat with a red cross on it.

I slowly walked up to her gazing at her beauty until she noticed me. "Hey Ikuto over here!" She yelled waving her hand to me. I continue to look at her until she spoke. "Umm does it look weird on me?" she questioned. "Huh, no way you look really amazing" I replied trying to complement her. "Oh ok that's good." She said as she smiled. "Hey what's that bag?" she asked noticing her present. "Oh nothing I'll tell you later" I said as I try to hide the bag behind my back. "Oh ok, so where are we going?" she wondered. "Just close your eyes and hold my hand. I'll lead you the way. Don't peek till I tell you to open your eyes ok." I said as I grabbed her hand.

While we were walking I noticed that I was holding her hand. Her hand was warm and smaller than mine. When I lead the way, I try to make sure that she doesn't trip, being careful. When we made it, it was already 7:30 p.m.

"Open your eyes Amu" I said letting go of her hand. She slowly opens her eyes to see that it was pitch black. Than I throw the breaker which turn on the lights. The lights made the area amazing. Making everything sparkle and bright. Where I took her was the amusement park from my memories. Nobody was around it was just the two of us. She was amazed with the amusement park and the lights to notice that we were alone together.

"If I throw the breaker Amu the amusement park will run for a short period of time." I said. "So we could ride on the rides if we want ok." I said smiling to her. "Awesome! Which one should I ride? The roller coaster or the Merry-go-round?" she yelled being all hyper like a little kid.

As she plays on the amusement park riding each rides I continue to watch over her. Each time she smile and have fun, I happen to smile without noticing it. Soon she noticed that I wasn't riding on anything.

"Hey Ikuto, why aren't you riding on anything?" She questioned. "I'm fine just watching you." I said. "No way, you're going to ride on something!!" She yelled as she drags me to one of the rides. We rode on the teacups, which didn't seem to suit me. "And you had to choose the tea cups?" I asked. "Ha ha man it's so not you." She said as she continues to laugh. "You know being here with you makes me really happy." She said as she smiles to me. "It makes me hap- but then the amusement park lights went down one by one. "It stopped. The breaker went down…well let's go home. Amu." I said trying to cover the statement before. "Yeah let's go home," she answered. "The amusement park was fun. I hope we could next time together like this again." She said smiling. I thought about the statement from before. "It makes me happy just to be with you too" How I wanted to say that.

When we were walking back home, we decided to pass by the park. At that time it was 11:30p.m. We walked to the bench in front of the fountain and sat there. I thought it was a good time to give her my present. "Here" I said handing the bag to her. "Oh it's the bag before. What is it?" she asked wondering the contents inside. "Just open it," I said looking at her.

As she slowly opens her present, she saw what contains it and looks back at me with tears in her eyes. This time it wasn't tears of despair but tears of joy. I whispered to her "Happy Birthday Amu." All she did was smile and whispered back. "I love it" I grabbed the Humpty Lock and slowly put it around Amu's neck. I showed her my Dumpty Key, which was on my wrist, to show that we matched.

"One day when you're heart is locked up. It would be me who will open your heart like the first time you opened mine." I told her. She smiled and slowly nods. "When's your birthday?" she asked wondering what it was. "I don't have one," I said looking down. "Oh… than let's make one right now." She said as she smiles. "You will share my birthday with me, on September 24, so from now on today is also your birthday." She said smiling. She grabs her cross necklace and hands it to me. "Here is your gift. Happy Birthday!" she yelled happily. I took the cross necklace and slowly put it on. "Perfect fit" I said smiling back at her.

As time pass by when we showed our expression to each other. I noticed that it was 11:58p.m. Almost 12:00a.m. I thought about the rumor that Tadase mentioned earlier when we came here. I decided to take my chance to show how she meant to me. "Close your eyes" I told her. "Oh ok." She said as she closed her eyes. I started to come closer to her. Soon I was able to feel her breath breathing on me. I decided to close my eyes as my lips came close to hers. I kissed her just when the time was on 12. My…or our kiss was awkward at first. But it was innocent and sincere.

Author Note: I try to make Ikuto open up to people in this chapter. To show that, them being together is a positive thing to both their life. Don't worry new characters will be added soon in each chapter. Each character has an important role; so don't think there are only there for one time. There will be Nadeshiko / Nagihiko in this story. Just still deciding if I should put the boy or girl version in. So you decide! Oh when you want me to add your character please put what kind of personality you want cause I don't want to write a personality that you do not like. Also one reviewer is just as important as other reviewers, so don't think that one reviewer is not important. Remember one person can make a difference. I'll do my best to make at least most people happy with this story if possible everyone.