Sasaz: Err, hello to all readers? *awkward atmosphere*
Ikuto: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!
Kukai: It's been 1000000 years since you last update!
Sasaz: *bows* Gomen gomen gomen gomen gomen! I'm so sorry, minna! I've kept you all waiting for the next chapter!
Utau: But it's not really your fault you have to attend boarding school and study hard for the exam AND do the homework your teachers gave to you.
Amu: *shrugs* Yea really, its not your fault...
Sasaz: Finally, someone who understands me! :D
Yaya: Let's start the NEXT CHAPPIE! N O W !
Sasaz: *sweatdropped* OKAY! I GET IT! I'll update now.
Ran, Miki, Su and Dia: Sasaz DOESN'T own Shugo Chara! Peach-Pit does! :D
Chapter Three: The Beginning of A New Friendship
Xx~ Ikuto's POV ~xX
After walking her home, I felt a very FAMILIAR feeling [yet I don't know what it is] seeping into my heart. I haven't felt anything like this since what, ten years ago? I'm confused, I had coped with my loneliness for about ten years and suddenly NOW I felt like I NEEDED someone to rely on. Ugh, maybe this is because of her presence? Gaaah... I don't know, I don't want to know, I don't need to know, or maybe I do...
Yo, bro. Both of us know what you're currently feeling. Don't try to deny it.
What the hell? Who the heck are you?
Who am I you ask? Well, that's simple! I'm your inner side! :D
Since when do I have an inner voice? Damn, I must be so tired. I better go to bed right now. It's almost midnight for pete's sake. I totally need a rest.
Goodnigh !
Shut up, unknown and annoying inner! -_-
~X X the next morning X X~ ( At school )
And here goes another day facing the stupid, persistent, annoying, fangirls. I seriously and literally, fangirls! Why the hell do they exist anyways? Ugh... But then again, going to school means I could see Amu who I could always tell my probl- Wait a second, I didn't say anything. Forget about it. ARGH! Anywho, here I am, safe and sound on the rooftop otherwise known as our [me and Amu] safe and favourite spot.
''Err, ano... mister, you're blocking the way.'' A boy with messy brown hair said to me. Huh? Am I really blocking the way? Oh yeah, of course. I'm standing right in front of the rooftop's door.
''Gomen.'' I muttered silently and stepped aside from the rooftop's door. Eh? WAIT, who is he? I took a glance at him and saw him started to chat hyper-actively with Amu.
''Aa, Tsukiyomi-san! Meet Kukai. He's my bestfriend since we're still kids. Right, Kukai-kun?'' I felt somewhat jealous when she said his name joyously, without calling him by his family name and with -kun added to it. Ah, life is so unfair!
''Yo ! Souma Kukai! Nice meeting you!'' He smiled to me while he put his left arm on Amu's shoulder. It looks like he's trying to tell me that she's his? But seriously, I'm not jealous! Or am I?
''Tsukiyomi Ikuto.'' I smirked as we shook our hands. He just kept his smile and I swear I could see a murderous aura emitting from him.
''Kukai-kun got transfered to Tokyo when he was 12 but he always kept in touch with me. But, he transfered back to Seiyo. Right, Kukai-kun?'' Amu made no sign of protest or anger or even uneasiness when Kukai put his left arm on her shoulders, again.
''Oh, welcome back then.'' I better go somewhere else but... Where can I go? This is my only safe spot AND Amu's my only real friend. So...
''Hmm, I wonder where is Nagi and Rima now. I better call 'em and invite them to the Royal Garden. What about you come with us too, Tsukiyomi-san? You can get to know my friends there too. They're super awesome!'' Amu smiled to me as she took out her phone. She has a blackcat holding a strawberry key-chain dangling on her phone. It reminds me of...
''Well, it's settle then, let's go Hinamori! :D'' Kukai's loud voice interrupted my thoughts. Suddenly, he pulled Amu and they DASHED together to the... What did she called it? Royal Garden? Is it the huge dome behind the school? Well, maybe that's it. I better go there too considering Amu invited me just now.
Xx~ Normal POV ~xX
Ikuto walked towards the Royal Garden, acting like he didn't give a damn about the whole 'get to know Amu's friends' situation. But really, he's nervous and that stupid feeling kept nagging him, making him feeling desperate to tell ALL his problems that he had kept for ten whole years to Amu.
''But who am I to tell my problems to her? Maybe I'm not even considered as her friend at all... AND since when do I care about all of this? I never feel nervous about anything before.'' Ikuto sighed and he came face to face with the Royal Garden's door. He took a deep breath and opened the door. He was greet with a warm feeling as he saw Amu, Kukai and seven more people that he doesn't and never even met smiling at him. They were sitting around a large round table and there was an empty seat beside Amu.
''Yo, Ikuto! C'mere and sit beside Hinamori!'' Kukai patted the empty chair beside Amu. Ikuto sat on it and he felt uneasy when all eyes were focused solely on him.
''Err, okay. Let us introduce ourselves first!'' Ikuto simply gave the girl with long blonde pigtails a curt nod.
''I'm Hoshina Utau, from class Sapphire.'' Said girl introduce herself while smiling to him.
''Yaya's name is Yuiki YAYA! Yaya is from class Emerald!'' A girl with brown and short pigtails chirped to him.
''Well, I'm Fujisaki Nagihiko, from class Pearl. And to answer your 'should I ask him or her about this' question, I am a boy, thank you very much.'' The boy with long silky purple hair said to Ikuto with a warm smile.
''Mashiro Rima, class Pearl.'' A very short girl with long wavy blonde hair said nonchalantly.
''Ahem, I'm Sanjou Kairi, class Emerald like Yaya-san.'' A green haired boy with matching green eyes said while adjusting his glasses.
''My name is Hotori Tadase, I'm from class Diamond.'' Ikuto just nodded at the prince-like boy with blonde hair and ruby-coloured eyes.
''I'm Lulu de Morcerf Yamamoto, just call me Lulu. I'm also from class Diamond!'' Said another blonde girl with a pair of blue orbs.
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet and stiff. Amu felt uneasy and nudged at Ikuto, signalling him to introduce his own self. Ikuto looked at her with an expressionless face but Amu could see into him. He has this hidden alarmed look in his midnight blue orbs. She made a stern look, not wanting to be defeated by his hidden vulnerable state.
''Tsukiyomi Ikuto, class Ruby, 17.'' He managed to introduce himself although he was not sure about befriending them all. All of a sudden, a mob of fangirls rushed into the Royal Garden. Some of them crashed into some nearby pot and some even made the beautiful sculptures along the pathway crashed onto the floor. The Guardians were taken aback by the swarming fangirls.
''IKUTO-SAMAAAAAA!'' A very very familiar red-head yelled with love shaped eyes. She went to hug Ikuto but Ikuto was fast and by his self-reflex, he pulled Amu towards him. The fangirls stared at both of them intensely.
''And why are you looking at us like that?'' Amu was nervous and scared but her cool n' spicy façade was kicking up in herself.
''We're the one who should ask you a question, bitch! WHY are YOU so close to Ikuto-sama?!'' Saaya yelled at Amu. Amu was shocked to be asked such question. She tried to think of a respond but just couldn't snap back at Saaya.
''Shut up, Saaya. Amu's my girlfriend, so what's it to you?'' After thinking for a while, this is the only way Ikuto could save Amu, and his own self. Saaya and all the fangirls hung their mouth in pure horror. Saaya screeched and stomped away from the Royal Garden followed by the fangirls. Amu was still in her mega-shock mode.
''Amu? Are you okay?'' Ikuto whispered to her after seeing her froze like a statue.
''Ikuto.. I.. You.. He..'' Amu got quiet when she saw Yasoi Takiya, the school's most popular boy, well other than Ikuto, came into the Royal Garden. He smirked at her when he saw her frightened face.
''Hello, A-mu-chan... It's been a long time since we last meet and have a little chit chat together, right?'' He said with his most melodious voice. Amu just shuddered in fear hearing his voice.
''G-g-go away. W-what do y-you w-want?'' She stuttered, frightened by his presence. Ikuto noticed this and pulled her closer to him. The Guardians were watching at Takiya suspiciously. They all know that Takiya had a major huge obsession towards Amu and he's willing to do anything to get her. Kukai was about to at pound Takiya but Utau gave him a look that says, 'just let Ikuto handle this situation'. Kukai slumped his shoulders and unwillingly nodded to her.
''Hmm, I thought I just heard him saying that both of you are a pair of couples. Is it true, dear Amu-chan?''
''I.. We..'' Amu was lost at words, again.
''What do you want with my girlfriend?'' Ikuto emphasized the word girlfriend to give Takiya a silent warning. Takiya chucked with an evil glint in his eyes.
''Oh really, but I want to hear that fact from her own mouth. Not yours, Tsukiyomi-san.'' Amu was getting frustrated, the feeling of horror and fright starting to fade away. She mustered up all her courage and looked at Takiya direct in the eyes.
''Yes, I'm dating Ikuto. Tsukiyomi Ikuto. Get it? So just shut the hell up and bring your stupid self out of here. N O W!'' She said in a very high pitch tone, all the Guardians were proud of her. This was the first time she ever talked back towards Takiya. Takiya was shocked at first but he covered it with his evil smirk.
''Ah, I see that you're much more braver than before. Alright then, see ya later. Oh and Amu-chan, I'll make sure you'll be mine, sooner or later.'' He said the last nine words along with a sinister laugh. Amu clutched at Ikuto's shirt, still frightened of Takiya, well, a bit.
''Amu, he's gone.'' Ikuto said with an awkward tone. Amu was CLUTCHING at his shirt, he felt happy and... Ikuto quickly shook his head.
'No, she's frightened, that's why she did it, baka.' He thought and nodded at his conclusion just now. Amu let go of him and smiled weakly.
''I guess, we need to think of a plan after all of our spontaneous answers just now, ne Tsukiyomi-san?'' Ikuto and the Guardians understood her remark just now and nodded at her. The school bell rang and this indicates that school's starting. All of them went to their own classes; Rima and Nagihiko in class Pearl, Yaya and Kairi in class Emerald, Tadase and Lulu in class Diamond, Utau and Kukai in class Sapphire, Ikuto and Amu in class Ruby.
They were all expecting boring things happening the entire class hour, well not for Amu and Ikuto.
''Amuuuu.. I need to tell you something~'' Ikuto purred huskily into her ears. Amu blushed beet red and stomped at his foot. Ikuto groaned in pain and poke Amu's right hand with his pencil.
''What is it?'' Amu whispered urgently at him.
''Can you please call me IKUTO the next time you call my name? It's kind of boring when you called me Tsukiyomi-san all the time...'' Ikuto muttered the last part but Amu still could quite hear it.
''Hmmm.. Okay, if you say so, I-KU-TO !'' She smiled broadly at him. Ikuto also smiled secretly, happy that she's currently calling him by his first name.
''That's more like it, strawberry.'' He smirked at her while she gave him a murderous glare. Uh oh, a war is going to happen soon.
Sasaz: Minna, gomen neh if my plot in this chapter is kinda messy. I'm currently sick and can't really think of any ideas.
Amu: Please R&R minna.
Utau: Yea, Sasaz had tried her best trying to finish this chapter for you.
Ran: Sasaz! I hope you get well soon! Get WELL! Get WELL! Get WELL! :D
Sasaz: Err, maybe reviews could cure me?
Miki: *nods* Maybe maybe...
Su: *gasp* Please rest now, Sasaz-chan ~desu! You're going to be even sick if you don't rest ~desu!
Sasaz: *sighs* Hai, Su. Goodbye minna-san! *bows* Thank you for reading my story!