The Masquerade Ball Chapter 7: Serenade, a shugo chara! fanfic

Blah, blah. I do not own Shugo Chara. And some songs here. All I own is this fic. xD

*Amu's POV*

"Amuuuuuuu! Hurry your ass up! The damn car's waiting."

"Shut it Shiro! Can't a gentleman wait for a lady?"

"Lady?"

"Shut it, you damn faggot."

"Easy, easy, save the words for Tadase."

I was silent for a moment. I felt myself blushing with what Shiro said, ridiculous eh? It's been about two weeks since Tadase and I had our first date and it feels as though I'm liking him, just a teensy bit. But the sight of him smiling makes me wanna smile as well, yes I'm weird. But that's not perverted, right?

The aroma of the scented car occupied every inch of my nose. It's weird how pine smells this good. But what do I know; I've never really tried sniffing a pine tree before. Or have I?

"Hey Shiro,"

"Hmm?"

"Have you ever tried sniffing a pine tree before?"

He didn't answer my question; instead he stared at me with eyes that say "Are you just plain damn stupid?" I don't exactly know how to react but I guess laughing would be my only option. I chuckled a bit then leaned my head to his shoulder. My actions were sudden but it's as if my body moved at its own will. This is somehow, in a weird way, comfortable. He didn't bother to move or ask why I'm leaning at his shoulder; I guess he knew how I felt about longing for a shoulder.

"We're here." Shiro said. That caught my attention. I quickly fixed my hair then got out of the car. People were greeting me, but I guess all I could do was smile. A pair of midnight blue eyes caught my attention. I quickly looked away knowing that Ikuto's here. I can't seem to erase the image of him kissing that woman. And the image of him shocked to see me there, staring at them. I bit my lip.

"Ohayo Amu-chi!" Yaya ran up to us with her perky smile glued on her face.

"Good morning." I said. All the members of the guardians were there. They were all smiling at Shiro and me.

"Ohayo Hinamori-san." The blonde king, Tadase, said. He smiled at me, once again, triggered my mouth to smile as well.

"O-ohayo Tadase….kun." I bowed, with my eyes closed and fist clenched.

"Tadase-kun? Since when were you polite?" Shiro said. I turned to him then pinched his arm. Instead of answering, I smiled instead.

"Let's go Amu. We're gonna be late for class." Rima said, dragging me to our building. Great call. I was about to shout at Shiro. I turned around to where Tadase stood then smiled at him. I stuck my tongue out for Shiro, he smirked at me, then I looked away.

*Shiro's POV*

Amu and Rima were now out of sight. The rest of the guardians were now walking towards the building, except for Tadase.

"Do you have a moment, Smith-san?" Tadase then turned around to face me.

"You don't need to be formal around me. I'm not used to people calling my last name."

"Shiro, then."

"So, what's up?"

"About Amu,"

"You need to make your move. That Ikuto guy's doing his."

"How?"

"What do you mean 'how?'? Just do your abracadabra, that'll work." I said, walking ahead of him.

"Abra-what?"

This guy's hopeless. He doesn't even know that word. How pathetic.

"It's a magic word. Just do your thing. You know, to make her yours."

"What type of guys do Amu get attracted to? Sporty? Gothic? What?"

"Uhh, she really likes bands. Drums, guitars and guy vocalists."

"I see. I got the perfect thing. Thanks a lot!" Tadase went dashing up somewhere. This is gonna be good. I wonder what he's thinking. With another step, I got to my room then started thinking meaningless thoughts.

*Amu's POV*

The first three subjects were a piece of cake. I didn't even bother writing down notes. I guess it's an advantage that I got to study at London. The bell rang, it was snack time. Rima said she had better things to do than to eat so she went off somewhere. I wonder where should I go. The cafeteria seems, not good. The garden was, not good as well. I tried walking around the building, then I found this huge tree. I sat under it, leaning against its trunk. The wind was blowing helplessly, brushing through my skin, refreshing.

I stared at my hand for a second, then I remembered that the only thing I could do to remember the memories I've lost was to bleed. Good thing there were roses planted near the tree. I picked the one who has the most thorns. I stared at it for a moment. When I was about to press my finger at the thorn in front of me, I heard a familiar sound. It was the violin. I looked up to see Ikuto standing there, playing in front of me. My eyes grew bigger then I felt the rose land on my lap. The sound coming from his violin was absolutely beautiful. I closed my eyes then smiled as I listened to his wonderful performance. It's like he's serenading me.

After a long while he stopped. He sat next to me then took the rose. He was twirling it, quite amazed at how the colors seem to glisten.

"You didn't read the cardboard. It says 'do not pick flowers'." He mumbled silently, as he twirled the rose, still.

"I didn't notice. I didn't even notice you coming." I said, as I closed my eyes.

"I see. You should pay the gardener. This is against the rules."

"I never intended to break the rules."

"Then why'd you even pluck the rose?"

I hesitated on answering. I didn't say a word.

"Well?" he said, growing impatient.

"I wanted to bleed." I whispered, then bit my lip.

"Well that's stupid." He said. Then I laughed. It really was a stupid thing to do. After some seconds I heaved a sigh.

"You should go, people might look for you." He suddenly said, as he stood up. He gave out his hand, and so I gladly took it. I smiled at him, then for a second, he smiled back. I walked away with the sound of the violin still echoing through my head. I saw Kukai running with confusion written on his face. Wow, he seems…energetic?

"Amu! Where have you been? Sheesh, we've been looking all over for you." He said as he took a while to catch his breath.

"Huh? Why were you-" he grabbed my arm before I could finish my sentence.

"What's happening?!" I asked, annoyed.

"There's gonna be a concert. And you're the VIP. Did you not hear the announcement a minute ago?"

"I'm completely dumbfounded." With my comment he laughed. I wasn't trying to be funny, but if he laughed, then he laughed. I'm hilarious.

"You're gonna be surprised to see who's playing." He looked at me then grinned. We were still running though. The people were now staring at both of us. I guess this aint new anymore.

Wait, how'd Ikuto figure out they're looking for me? I'd be surprised to see who's playing? Could it be…Ikuto?

"We're here." Wow. I could see alot of people inside. They were all screaming. Kukai and I walked forward to the front. There was this metal fence between the people standing and a chair in front of the stage. Wow, there was a stage. Even the teachers were here. Ikuto must be really popular to have a crowd like this.

"Amu, you made it." Nagihiko said as he approached me with a smile. Some of the people and some teachers were all standing next to the stage. Shiro was there too. What the hell? He was giving me a thumbs-up. What a weird guy. Kukai and I went towards them, he was still dragging me around.

"Since Amu-chi is the VIP, you sit right there, at the chair in front." Yaya said with her perky smile.

"What the fuck? I aint sitting there."

"You're still stubborn, Amu. You haven't changed. You have two choices: first, you can sit at the front of the stage. Second, you can sit at that chair, at the stage." Rima said as she smirked.

"Fine." I said as I walked towards the chair in front to the stage.

"Now that everyone's here we should get on with the performance!" The announcer said as everyone shouted and squealed.

"Let's give it up for Hotori Tadase!"

With what the announcer said I was completely shocked. I never expected this. And what's up with the VIP thing? Wow. This should be interesting.

"This song is for someone who means a lot to me."

Wow, Tadase's looking great. I didn't know he knows how to play the guitar.

"Hinamori-san, this is for you."

(a/n: this song is Pollen And Salt by Daphne Loves Derby. It would probably be best for you to listen to it while reading. It gave me the chills)

For me...?

You've left me with such a silent world,
Where evenings are calm, but I'm restless
And my breath has become as thin as the wind.

Not even the mighty sky could fill the space you left behind
Not even when it rains.
No, nothing takes your place
Your emptiness too great to fill.

Oh my effin' god. Why does his voice sound like this?

I have been holding my breath,
For too many nights in a row,
And somewhere on coastlines unknown to me
You paint your dreams,
With reds and blues and greens.
Yea you're painting daffodils by the sea,
Without me.

I-I'm speechless.

Today in a breeze I sensed your perfume
But you were nowhere near.
And in reverie,
I felt you holding me.
And even in my dreams I shake from the fear
Of truth being swept away
By the rhythm of the waves I whisper in your ears.

His voice, it's beautiful.

I would give away
My sweetest memories,
If I could just be with you again.
Be with you again.

I'm captivated,

completely captivated.

Last night I dreamt you were with me,
Finally I could breathe.

I felt tears cascading down my cheek. I felt my face grew warmer by the second. I felt my chest pound, faster.

I couldn't see anything except for him; I couldn't hear anything except for his singing, but in a strange way, I could also hear Ikuto's violin.

"Hinamori-san," Tadase said. This caught my attention.

"Be my girl?" My eyes grew bigger then suddenly the tears were now spitting out of my eye. Tadase went down the stage then walked towards me, with a rose at hand. He knelt before me as he offered the rose. I smiled at him then took the rose.

"Why would I say no?" I said as he stood up. I don't exactly know how to react so I gave him a hug, a tight hug. I could feel his blonde golden hair brush my cheek. His scent was sweet, better than pine tree. I gripped the hold of my rose when suddenly I felt pain. When I opened my hand to see what was causing my disturbance, I found my fingers and other parts of my palm sliced open. I thought the rose was thorn-less? I released my embrace as I stared at my hand. I was cut.

"Hinamori-san? You're bleeding!" Tadase said. Shiro quickly run towards us to see what was the ruckus.

"Shit." He said. I didn't pay much attention to the people who are now there all over us. The center of my attention was now my bleeding hand. Blood was now gushing down my arm, falling from my elbow and now splattered on the floor. BLOOD. Drip, drip, drip.

I apologize for some Tadamu. I just wanted to have depth in my story. I'll add the flashback at the next chapter and some Amuto. Woo-hoo! R&R please. ;]