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Chap 11

Four pairs of eyes watched the exchange between Ikuto and Amu. They saw the way that Ikuto held her and the kiss that they had shared with each other. The owners of the eyes all smiled at each other.

"Finally." Rima said to Nagi, "finally she accepts his feelings." She smiled.

Nagi nodded and squeezed her hand gently.

"I'm so happy for them!" Rin spoke up and looked at Tadase, "I wasn't there when all of you were working together, but, from what you've told me, Ikuto-san has loved Amu for a long time, right?" her eyes sparkled.

Tadase was silent for a moment, watching the two. Strangely, he felt sad.

"Tadase-kun?" Rin asked, confused, "Are you all right?"

He slightly clenched his fist and said, "I lost to that black cat in the end." He smiled and looked down and Rin, "Before, I would have been even sadder than I am now, but," he took Rin's hand, "I have you now."

The girl flushed.

Tadase smiled, "I guess Amu-chan will always have a special place in my heart, she's just that way."

Nagi and Rima smiled, "She is." They said in unison.

Tadase turned his gaze back to the two figures embracing on the beach, "But, Amu-chan belongs to Ikuto-ni-san. She brought him almost single-handedly saved him from the pit of despair he was rapidly sinking into. She is his and his alone."

"We all saw it coming." Nagi spoke up, "Ever since she saved him from Director Hoshina by opening her heart to him. It was inevitable."

"And while Ikuto was away, she was so depressed." Rima picked up, "Amu loved him even then."

"And I just want the both of them to be happy." Tadase finished, rising from his crouch, "Come. We've seen enough. Let's go."

A fifth pair of eyes glared at Ikuto and Amu.

"Just look at how he's holding her. All possessive-like! Like she's his favorite toy!" Seiji grumbled and clenched his fist, "I will make Amu come to me. No matter what. That college guy won't stop me!"

Ikuto was just holding Amu now, enjoying the sensation of her being willingly in his arms. She had laid her head on his shoulder and was breathing gently, almost as if she were sleeping. Ikuto knew she wasn't though. He murmured into her ear, "Amu, the last thing I want is to let go of you, but, I should probably take you home."

Amu opened her eyes, "Hai." She said beginning to move her head, somewhat hesitantly.

Ikuto held her a little tighter, "One last thing before we go back." Ikuto kissed the side of her neck lightly. Amu blushed at the slight pressure.

He smiled, "There. Now we can leave."

Amu gathered her things together and wrapped the towel around her swimsuit. She started walking, deeply engrossed in her thoughts, At least he didn't kiss that back of my neck. She was relaxed her shoulders she was so relieved.

Ikuto saw it. In the blink of an eye, Ikuto was behind her. He wrapped his arms about her, hugging her from behind. "I could do much more you know. Don't act so relieved Little Girl. It's dangerous." His arms went around her waist, his fingers seeming to lightly brush the exposed skin. His breath was on her neck, Amu thought she could feel his lips. He pulled her towards him and murmured, "But I won't." he let go of her and simply took her hand. "Come on."