Haleigh: ....I'M SORRY!!!! FORGIVE ME!!!! I HAD SOFTBALL AND HOMEWORK OK?!!!

Ikuto: Well now that softball is over you better write more!

Haleigh: I promise!!!

Amu: *coughs* ahem...

Haleigh: Oh right! Disclaimer anyone?

Ikuto: I'll do it....Haleigh doesn't own Shugo Chara or its characters...if she did me and Amu would have been together a long time ago...

Haleigh: Got that right now on with the story!

P.s. I'm trying more detailed writing so it's described better!

P.s.s. OOCness used in this chapter! Alot of it! So just a warning!

Amu's POV

"What?" I asked involuntarily.

"Nothing you do, say, or anything else can make me stop loving you. You are the most precious thing in the world to me and I will always be here for you," he said as we came to a stop in the parking lot of the park.

No...I don't handle these things well...I can't do this...not now...Ikuto...

I was just staring. Speechless, no words would come out. I couldn't move an inch. All the blood flowed slowly to my face. Creeping through my veins. Still, not a word, not a sound could escape from my vocal chords. My breathing was rigid. And I felt them coming, the tears. They came over my eyes and starting spilling over.

"Ikuto..." was all I could manage to say as the tears streamed. I fell into his arms and just cried. He held me with his arms that, right now, felt like shelter. It made me feel safe.

"Ikuto?" I asked quietly, and honestly, a bit nervously.

"Hmm?" he replied gently.

"Thank you, I can't describe what I was feeling when you told me that. I felt...overwhelmed, or something in that area," I said looking up at him.

"I knew I should've expected you to react like you did, but I was being honest. I really do have those feelings for you..." he said putting a lock of hair behind my ear.

"And I feel the same way. I would never let anything separate us. You know that," I replied.

"I know, and we should probably get out of the car and eat," he said inclining his head toward the food in the beackseat.

I smiled and got out. It smelled so good outside...I could smell the fresh, cool breeze of the fall weather...

I picked a spot under a big tree. It was getting dark and the sunset was gorgeous. The sky was dark red and orange, and purple where some tiny clouds were.

"It's so pretty..." I said as he was bringing the food from the car.

"Yeah, looks like we got here just in time, right?" he said sitting down.

"Yep, now let's eat. I'm starving!" I said opening up the picnic basket.

"Me too. Hand me the ingredients for pb&j..." he said while he poked at his hungry stomach. Why he is poking at it I have no clue...

I got the ingredients out and gave him 2 slices and put 2 slices in front of me on the blanket. I put the jelly and peanut butter on and gave him the 2 jars.

"Oh! Grapes! And strawberries and apples and all kinds of fruit!" I exclamed as I saw what else was in the basket. I started digging through the basket getting a good bit of each fruit until I thought it was enough.

"Geez, you're gonna get fat, Amu," he said smirking while eyeing all the food I had.

"Shut up! I excercise!" I said sticking a tounge out at him.

We ate our sandwiches rapidly and I dug in to the fruit. Then, he threw a grape at me....a grape!

"Oh no you didn't!" I yelled at him while getting it out of my hair.

I tackled him and pinned him where he couldn't move. Of course he probably could if he wanted to, but he didn't.

"Gotcha!" I said playfully while sticking the grape in his mouth. After he swallowed I gave him a tiny peck on the lips. "Good boy," I said while tapping his nose lightly.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah..." he said while I got off of him.

A few minutes later...

We were gazing at what looked like a million diamonds in the sky. They weren't convincing me that they were actually stars. They just looked so delicate, so sparkly, as if it were a dream. I was lying my head on his stomach while he lay on the ground in his usual position--hands folded under his head.

"They look like diamonds..." I mused aloud.

"Yeah...and we see more of them here than in the city with all the lights," he explained.

"Hmm..." I said agreeing.

I think we stayed like that for a long time...not counting the time...we could've stayed like that all night. But I felt sleepy, so I drifted into happy dreams....

Ikuto's POV

I know she fell asleep because she was mumbling something I couldn't understand. Then I felt her move a little. She was now on her side still using me as her pillow, but I didn't care. I looked at her and I just felt this great feeling. I knew she was mine. Nothing could take her away from me. I wouldn't let it.

I looked at my watch and it read 9:52.

It's getting late....maybe I should take her home...

I sat up very easily so i wouldn't wake her up. Then I gently picked her up and made sure she was comfortable. She looked so gentle and just so...cute. When I got to the car I laid her in the backseat where she was lying down. I made sure to turn the radio down all the way so I wouldn't wake her. She was sleeping so peacefully.

We made it to her house in a few minutes. Her parents were still up and I knocked on the door quietly. Her mother answered the door and smiled.

"Go ahead and take her up to her room. Thank you for taking care of her, Ikuto," she whispered.

"Thank you, Mrs. Hinamori," I said gratefully and walked steadily up the stairs.

I laid her down on the bed and kissed her forehead. "I'll be right back..." I whispered even though I knew she couldn't hear me.

I walked back down the steps and said goodnight to her parents. I had to make sure they thought I was leaving so I drove my car to my house, which wasn't very far, and then chara-changed with Yoru to get back quickly.

Yoru was again, sleeping in the basket witht he others. I slid into her room and carefully spread out across her bed.

"Amu..." I whispered in her ear just loud enough for her to hear me.

"Mmm..." she mumbled. "Ikuto? How'd we get in my room?" she asked.

"Shhh....keep it down. You fell asleep and I brought you home. You're so adorable when you sleep..." I teased her. I was slightly smirking at the statement and I could feel her cheeks start to heat up.

"Th-thanks....I g-guess..." she stuttered rather nervously.

"Get some sleep, Amu. Dream happy dreams..." I said in a smooth, low, soothing voice. I was holding her loosely. I never wanted to let go. She was asleep in almost an istant and I followed her state soon after.

Next morning...

I'm so glad it's Saturday because I woke up and looked at the clock. It had 8:36 in red numbers on it. Yes...I'm so going back to sleep...

I woke up again and it was 11:02. Ok, I've had enough sleep....now to wake up my little angel...

I whispered in her ear, "Amu...it's time to get up. Wake up, sunshine."

She groaned and mumbled, "Go away..."

"Aww, but can't we go somewhere today?" I said in a playful tone.

"Fine..." she sat up and yawned. Her hair looked like a....I don't know what it looked like...

I raised the corner of my mouth into a slight smirk and she looked at me and asked, "What...? I hate it when you smirk like that..."

"Nevermind..." I laughed and shook my head. "Go downstairs and see if you're parents are at the grocery store or not."

"Okay," she agreed and hopped off the bed. I heard her walk quietly down the staircase. She came back up a few seconds later and gave me an ok sign.

"What'cha want for breakfast? We have cereal, pancakes, bacon, eggs...the usual breakfast stuff..."

"Cereal's good," I yawned. I was still a little tired, but not enough to go back to sleep.

We ate breakfast in silence. Something didn't seem right with Amu this morning. She was acting kind of down and not happy.

"What's wrong?" I asked as I ate my last bite of cereal.

"What? Oh...nothing...I'm fine," she fake smiled.

"Amu. No you're not. I know you. This isn't you. You're not acting like your usual happy self. I don't like it. You promised me not to be afraid to ask me anything. I also meant telling me anything too. Amu, it's ok, I'm here for you whatever it is," I looked her in the eyes deeply. I knew she always melted into mine when I did that. We were standing up now, and I was holding the small of her back loosely.

"When you graduate, what's going to happen? I mean you're in 11th grade now but next year you'll graduate. Then you won't be here anymore...you'll probably move off somewhere and leave me here all alone and-" I just cut her off there with a soft, yet passionate kiss. I put so much feeling and heart into it that it was almost too much for me. A single tear trickled slowly down her cheek and onto the floor.

"Amu, you know that never in my life would I do that to you. You know that! How could you even consider that I could do that? It would hurt me and it would hurt you if I did. Just...it hurts to even think about it..." I couldn't go on. It would kill me from the inside out if I didn't have her. So I just pulled her in a strong, warming embrace.

"I'm sorry...I just got so scared..." she whispered while clinging tightly onto my shirt. She was trembling with fear, and a terrified look in her eyes. I could see...no...feel her pain, emptiness, and terror. I was imagining a world without her. Loneliness, hollowness, longing to be loved by someone so special that she could be my world. I had experienced it all before I met Amu. She made that all disappear.

"Amu..." I sighed and held her even tighter. I kissed the top of her head quietly, and pulled her away from me a little. I pushed a lock of hair behind her ear and she smiled.

"Are you reassured that I'm always going to be right here? I'm never leaving you, I swear. It would kill me," I admitted. I wanted her to know how strong I felt about her.

She just nodded her head and whispered, "I love you."

"I love you, too. Now...let's go get ready. Then we can go somewhere," I said as I starting walking up the staircase waiting for her to follow.

We walked up to her room and she paused. "Um....Ikuto, I have to get a shower....can you wait in here until I'm out?" she asked.

"Sure....I'll go home real quick and change clothes. I'll be back before you get out," I replied. I then jumped off the balcony and onto the street.

I was in and out of my house in no time. I made it back to her room before the shower was turned off. So I decided to entertain myself....

Oooh...a diary...let's have a looksie....

Dear Diary...

Ok since this sort of creeped me out, it made me forget about everything else that happened today. But when I got in my bed last night, Ikuto was in my bed! My bed!!! What kind of creep does that?! I mean I know he's sick but he could of just left a note EXPLAINING!!!!

"Wow....that was a long time ago. Heh, I remember this though...." I was just trying to imagine her face when she saw me. I was asleep then, so I don't know. Man, that would have been a sight to see!

All of a sudden, I heard the shower turn off.

Crap!

I closed it fast and set it back on her desk. She came out of the bathroom a few seconds after. She was wrapped in towels, and I was smirking. (As usual)

"Oh shut that smirk up and let me get some clothes on! Go downstairs and wait on me," she told me while pointing a finger to the door.

"Yes ma'am!" I replied immitating a small child. It was just so much fun getting on her nerves!

I headed downstairs and waited on her to get ready. Of course she was going to take forever like always, but I didn't mind it. When she gets down here...the fun will begin.

Haleigh: So I know it took FOREVER for me to update but I just got a minor case of writer's block and laziness xD

Ikuto: That's no excuse!

Haleigh: Yeah I know...sorry....

Amu: You know, you write some pretty intense and dramatic scenes...

Haleigh: I do whatever I can to make it sound romantic and dramatic! I love intense-ness! New word! Anyways.....the reward!!!! WOOHOO!!!

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If I didn't already give you the vacation then I give it to you now! Ok....I promise/swear I will update WAYYY sooner than last time...I haven't updated in about a month and I'm super sorry...the MAXIMUM late date will be 2 weeks! I promise! Send me a nudge message and tell me to update faster if I don't! So um....review!