Rini: Gaa! Forgive meeee!!! I don't remember when I last updated but I'm pretty sure it was a long time ago, so….SORRY! Ahem….anyway, guess-freaking-what.

Amu: What is it?

Rini: Amu-chan! -Hugs Amu-

Amu: I just saw you, Rini.

Rini: Just saw who?

Amu: Sigh.

Rini: -Lets go of Amu- Anyway, I started a poll of my page the other day. Sooo, if you wuv me, you'll go to my fan fiction page, answer the poll, and BOOM! I'll be a happy camper! The poll's about my upcoming stories; tell me which story title sounds the most exciting and I'll start on that one.

Amu: I see why Ikuto leaves early.

Rini: HEY! I'm a very interesting person! Why, just the other day, my friends said- OOOOH A BIRD!

Amu: Ugh. Rini doesn't own anything, so, umm, enjoy.

~Ikuto POV~

The days had turned into weeks, weeks into months, and things drifted on the same. I went to school, talk to my parents, and finally when the day was over I spent my dream-time with Amu. Sooner or later, the sky began to darken and the leaves in the trees disappeared. Winter was here. Soon, it would start to snow, but for now, it would only chill the weather, occasionally teasing the neighborhood kids with light snow fall.

I paced down the sidewalk, with Utau by my side, as we walked home from school. I still thought it was cruel that the school district would actually make us attend school in this weather (right now, the temperature was just below 50 degrees) but apparently I was the only one. Even Amu thought it was acceptable, but she only felt that why because she hadn't been to school since she escaped her time and entered mine.

I wrapped my arms around my freezing abdomen. I had forgotten my jacket for some reason. Probably because I had stayed up later last night in order to spend more time with Amu. In a result I woke up later then usual, causing me to rush out the door. During the time I spent in that new world, I figured out that if I went to sleep late, I would sleep longer, giving me more time with Amu.

"Neh, Ikuto…" Utau voice called me back into reality. I turned to her slightly, giving her my attention. "Well, I was wondering if what you liked of that new Skillet (Rini: I don't own it, but they are friggen awesome!) CD?" she asked quietly. "Not that I was thinking of getting it for you or anything." she added quickly.

I quickly looked for clues that would lead her to bring up the subject. I had just noticed where we were: in a crowed shopping center. Tons of banners and signs hung from different areas of the aisle, advertising Christmas sales and a Santa Clause meet-and-greet. I wondered how we had got here in the first place.

It took about a second to realize all of this, so I quickly answered. "Utau, for the last time, I don't want a gift." I didn't like other people fussing over me. More like the other way around.

"But, Ikuto-" she whined, but I cut her off.

"Come on, let's go home." I walked ahead of her, leaving her no time to press on. She caught up soon, mumbling random nonsense. I chuckled softly as we continue to walk home in silence.

~RINICHAN~

"Mommy, Ikuto won't let me but him a gift!" Utau whined when we reached our destination. Her obnoxious cry echoed throughout the house. I sighed in aggravation and retreated to the couch. Utau followed crossing her arms. Just then, our mother entered the living room with her permanent grin.

"What seems to be the problem?" she asked, but anyone would have heard Utau's voice.

"Ikuto won't et me but him a gift!" she repeated, stomping her foot impatiently.

"I'm sure Ikuto doesn't want you do buy him a gift," my father started, entering the room the suddenly. "because he doesn't want his girlfriend to think it's from some other girl."

I glared at him. "I don't have a girlfriend." I replied simply.

"Sure you don't." he sang sarcastically, sharing a brief laugh with my mom. I sighed and started for my room, not wanting to continue the awkward conversation.

"Has everyone forgotten about me?!" Utau cried out. I heard my mother trying to calm the blonde girl and my father sigh.

I opened and reopened my bedroom door, stepping inside. I threw my backpack onto my bed before flopping on to the mattress. I dug through the bag, pulling out tonight's assignment. Glancing at the algebra, after a minutes debating, I tossed it aside. No wonder I had a C minus in math. I fell backward, now looking up at the ceiling. I sigh, relaxing my body. 'I wonder why girls fuss over Christmas so much.' I thought, thinking about the pass years Utau easy-going attitude was lost during the holiday season. I then went on to think if Amu ever behaved liked that.

I suddenly shot forward. I had forgotten to get Amu a gift. Well, no, that wasn't true. I had forgotten about the whole gift exchange thing altogether. I part of me convinced me that she wouldn't care and even if I wanted to get her something, I had plenty of time. Tomorrow we'd get off for Christmas break and then two weeks after that, Christmas would be here. Then another part of me cautioned me to not waste time and sprint down to the most expensive store in history and buy her something.

I couldn't decide. I flew backward again, and closed my eyes. I suppose I could just ask her what she wanted. That seemed like the best way. And besides, Amu wasn't the type of girl that made you guess. She might be stubborn but differently not a tease. She would simply tell me her desire and I would buy it for her than figured out a way to transfer that present from my world to hers. Yea, that sounded like a plan.

My eyelids began to weigh down and sleepiness filled me. I was soon sound asleep.

~RINICHAN~

"What I want for Christmas?" Amu repeated my question. I only nodded. We were perched on the windowsill that was drenched with water from the rapid rainfalls. I wasn't all that sure how water got in this world, but Amu had explained that something had the keep the flowers watered.

"Well…" she said slowly, placing one finger on her chin, becoming deep in thought. "Will I be able to see you on Christmas?" she asked finally.

"Of course." I told her, trying to judge her expression. Right now, she only gave away a hopeful expression.

"Then that is what I want." she smiled and tilted her head slightly to the side.

"But, wouldn't you like something…else?" I asked a little shocked. How could her only request be to spend time with me? It sounded so strange that I hardly realized that i should have spazed out by the comment.

"Nope! All I want is you." I said happily. I sighed, causing her to get concerned. "Did I say something wrong?"

"No, no," I reassured. "It's just I was expecting you to asked for something sparkly or something."

"I not really into that type of stuff." she said shyly.

"Considering she hasn't seen a diamond since we were with Papa." Rima voice called from the hall. Apparently she had been listening the whole time.

"Rima!" Amu yell at her sister who peeked her head from behind the wall.

"Yes?" she asked innocently.

"Get out of here!" she screamed, her face turning ten different shades of red in only a few seconds.

"Why? I can't watch your conversation with your boyfriend? She said teasingly. Amu sprinted towards the giggling girls, arms out reached in front of her. Rima darted away and Amu followed. I chuckled softly at the sight.

Eventually, Amu returned, panting slightly. "G-gomen….for that…" she said between breaths.

"It's okay." I reassured. She then sighed and regained her seat in front of me. She stared out the window watching the rain splash the glass softly. I stared at her content face. She was breathtakingly beautiful, how her eyes drifted away, thinking of something with deep thought. I part of me only hoped that it was about me.

If I wasn't sure about anything, I was sure I'd get Amu the most perfect gift in the world.

~The Next Day~

"Hey, Utau?" I started leaning over the back of the couch as Utau flipped aimlessly though a magazine. She glanced up at me slightly. "If you were a girl what would you want as a present?" I asked innocently.

In one swift motion, she dropped the magazine and grabbed a nearby pillow, hitting me with it. "I am a girl, baka!" she screeched.

"Denial is the first sign of having a problem." I informed with fake concern and much sarcasm.

"Just for that I'm not gonna help you." she threaten with a 'humph' and crossed her arms over her chest.

"Please, Utau,-" I pouted before she interrupted.

"Okay!" She exclaimed, becoming more animated by the second. "Dad was right about you having a girlfriend~!"

"I don't have a girlfriend."

"But it is for a girl right?" she asked raising one newly arched eyebrow.

"…" she had me there.

"Kyaa~! I new it!" she hopped up and began prancing around the room. I sighed in frustration. If I had known she'd act like this, I would have asked Mom. Then again, she probably would have acted the same way.

"Focus Utau!" I commanded harshly.

"Hai, Hai~!" she giggled and sat back down on the couch. "Okay…what was the question?" I literary feel to the ground.

"Were you NOT listening?!" I yelled, propping my self up with the back of the couch.

"Not really." she replied shyly. I sighed. She wasn't going to make this easy, huh?

"What would be a good gift to get a girl?" I asked my requested from earlier.

"Well, what does she like?" she asked, finally serious.

"A lot of things, I guess. She told me once that she liked staring at the moon." I scrtched the back of my head, slightly embarrassed that I had to talk about Amu to my sister. I had an eerie feeling that she wasn't going to let me live it down.

"Well get her something with a moon on it. Like a book or that manga 'Full Moon wo Sagashite'. OH! Get her a charm bracelet!" she hopped up, bouncing from one foot to another.

"Charm bracelet?" I asked confused.

"Of course! Like put something on it that looks like a moon, something to represent you, and other stuff!" she smiled widely, proud of her idea.

"I suppose that could work." I said, pondering over the thought.

"Yay! When she totally loves it, be sure to thank me!" and with that she dashed up the stairs. "Mommy guess what?!" I heard her shout from the second floor.

I sighed, but really thought about what Utau had said.

'Charm bracelet, huh?' I thought. 'I suppose that could work.' a sly smirk began to form on my lips. I headed out the door, slowly making my way to school. Utau eventually caught up, tailing my flank, but I didn't acknowledge her. I was too busy thinking.

~RINICHAN~

"Yup, Ikuto, I think Utau is finally warming up to me," Kukai cooed happily. I small smile graced my feathers as we walked down through the mall. Since we no longer had to worry about school -considering today was the first day of Christmas Break- we didn't have to rush home. Utau decided to walk home with a friend so Kukai and I figured we'd walk home together. Somehow, we ended up in the mall, but I didn't question it. I needed to check the stores anyway for Amu's gift.

"How so, Kukai?" I asked sarcastically.

"Well, the other day, I said 'hey Utau' and she said, 'buzz of loser'!" his green eyes flashed open with excitement.

"How is that warming up to you?" I asked, stopping briefly to peer inside a small jewelry store. They had nothing that was slightly close to what I had in mind, so I keep going.

"BECAUSE she'd usually say 'don't talk to me, freak' but NOW she said buzz off. She so loves me!" he exclaimed, eyes glowing.

"Riiight!" I sang, sarcasm dripping off my tongue.

He simply shook his head. "You have no fate in love, Ikuto." he stated, almost disappointed.

'If only he knew.' I thought with a smirk. We passed another jewelry store, which I glanced inside. Again, nothing that even resembled what I was thinking of. I pressed on.

"What are you looking for?" Kukai asked, suddenly.

"Nothing really" I lied through my teeth. This as differently something.

"Suspicious…." he said slowly, creasing his eyebrows together.

"Uh-ha." I simply relied. We continued throughout the mall as I occasionally looked though random jewelry stores windows.

~RINICHAN~

Rini: wanna know something that's bothering me?

Amu: what?

Rini: the last Shugo Chara episode! Gaa!

Amu: I had a feeling that was coming up.

Rini: I mean, it totally sucked! The Ikuto arch was rushed, the Amuto arch was rushed and it ended it Tadamu! W-T-F Peach-Pit! W.T.F.

Amu: I liked that it ended in Tadamu.

Rini: Well your opinion is not wanted! -press button that activates trap door, leading Amu to fall through it-

Amu: -screaming- W-T-F!!!!!!!!!

Readers: O_O

Rini: DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT! I'm already pissed about the episode; she had it coming.

Readers: _

Rini: Anyway, thanks for reading I guess. And if you hated the way Shugo Chara then YOU get a cookie ^-^. But if you liked how it ended, then you're going in my pit fall of hell! Mua-hahahahahahahaha

Readers: SCARY!