You Had Me Tied Down a Long Time Ago

by violetrose92

Five years have passed since she saw him. That perverted cosplay kitty boy. Amu misses Ikuto terribly and now since she's done with high school, it's even worse. Has he completely forgotten about his promise? Will he ever return?

4. Chapter 4

I do not own Shugo Chara….

Chap 4

Amu walked back. Alone. Just like it had been for the past five years.

The Guardians had all left at Amu' s insistence.

"Let me at least walk you home. A girl shouldn't be out at night like this." Tadase had said, concerned.

Amu had smiled at him and shook her head, replying, "Tadase-kun. I've known you for a long time and I know you're just acting out of concern for my well-being."

"But you were acting strange today!"

Amu held up a finger, "But," she opened her eyes, "what would Rin-chan think?"

Tadase was silent.

Amu smiled, "Exactly my point. Now go on." She shooed him away, "don't worry about me. I'll be fine." She had given him a convincing smile and had left before he could protest further.

Amu sighed and took off her shoes as she walked through her the shallows of the beach on her way home, "That's what I said but….." she looked around in the dusky evening and hugged herself. "that doesn't change the fact that I'm lonely." Tears began to fall down her cheeks, "It wasn't so bad with Ran, Miki, Su and Dia, at least I had someone to talk to…..but now?" her shoulders shook slightly. She murmured "I want to see him again! I miss him! That violinist a couple of days ago didn't help much." Tears came down faster and faster, "Ikuto…..Ikuto where are you?" she whispered, "Do you ever thnk about me? Dream about me? Wonder what I'm doing?" she quietly asked the wind.

There was a movement behind her. Amu just thought she was hearing things and completely ignored it. Suddenly, hands came out from nowhere and covered her eyes. A familiar deep, silky voice said into her ear, "All the time."

Amu's breath caught in her lungs, N-no way! There's not a chance! She thought as the hands slowly, deliberately moved down to cup her chin, tilting her head back gently. A pair of mischievous dark blue eyes appeared. Those same eyes that not only could be cold, harsh and downright cruel, but also kind, sweet, and somewhat pained. His shaggy blue hair tickled her face. It was much shaggier and longer than it was before. He smiled gently. "Boo." He said right into her ear.