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Chap 13

Around midnight…..

Ikuto's eyes flew open. Something had awakened him. Fearing the worst, he threw off his blanket and raced up the stairs to Amu's bedroom.

Seiji silhouette appeared again as he headed directly to Amu's bed. Her face was untroubled, her breaths peaceful and deep. A tranquil smile graced her slumbering face.

"Ikuto….." she uttered. Seiji's blood boiled.

"Him again huh?" he muttered spitefully, "how can you fall for someone like that?" he lowered his head and cupped her cheek. His lips came lower and lower. Instantly, Amu's eyes shot open. She opened her mouth to scream, but Seiji's hand was quick. The girl struggled violently, her screams were muffled by the offensive hand. The boy bent to whisper in her ear, "Now, now you shouldn't struggle so much. I am much stronger than you are. Play nice." a nasty smirk crossed his face. Amu's eyes widened even more, her struggles becoming more urgent. Seiji bent lower and lower, his hot breath gagged her.

Help me Ikuto! HELP ME! She thought, frightened.

As if an answer, her door slammed open, nearly ripping off its hinges. A blue and black hurricane tore in. Amu felt familiar hands around her. Almost simultaneously, she witnessed a well-aimed kick that sent Seiji flying against the wall. He gasped and clutched his chest.

"The police are on their way." Ikuto informed the trembling Amu in his arms. He turned murderous eyes towards the offender, "I TOLD YOU NOT TO TOUCH HER!" he bellowed, his eyes daggers.

Amu clutched him sobbing.

Ikuto smoothed her hair, "Did anything happen?" he gently asked.

Amu could only shake her head.

Ikuto was relieved, "Good."

Police filed into the room and immediately knew what had happened. They approached Seiji with a pair of handcuffs. With a snap, Seiji was detained.

"You're hereby under arrest for harassment and attempted assault." They shoved him out of the door.

The Police Chief walked over to Ikuto and Amu, "Thank you for your call. This guy has been wanted for cases similar to Hinamori-san's. Your girlfriend should be safe now." He bowed and left.

Amu was momentarily stunned, "G-girlfriend?"

Ikuto grinned mischievously, "You might as well be. It was the fastest way to get them here."

Amu flushed and leaned on Ikuto's strong chest, "I really don't care now."

Ikuto wrapped his arms around her more securely. She clutched his shirt sleeve.

"It's all right. You're safe now." He murmured and pressed his lips softly to her temple.

A moment of silence. Amu's voice broke through it, "You know, I was wrong about that first night."

"What do you mean?" Ikuto asked.

"I said 'you haven't changed' but I was wrong," she looked up at him in awe, "You have changed."

Ikuto smiled and clasped her tighter, "In what ways?"

Amu thought for a minute then answered, "Your eyes. Before you left, they seemed a little sad still, and burdened. They're not anymore. You seem happier."

"Really?" Ikuto hid his surprise with a smirk, "you must have gotten pretty close to them to stare at them long enough to notice that."

Amu blushed, "You're naughtiness hasn't changed though. In fact, I think it's gotten even worse." She muttered.

Ikuto, still smirking, tightened his hold and brought his lips to her ear, brushing up against it, "Are you sure you want to say that Amu? You happen to be tiny and I'm still holding you." his tone became sultry yet again, "I might not be able to resist such a cute and spirited girl for too long."

Amu shivered at his touch and voice, and as much as she didn't want to admit it, it felt good…her breath quickened as she felt Ikuto's head rise deliberately, as if making sure she could feel his lips hover centimeters above her neck before completely lifting it. Mischief was rampant in his smile his tone lowered seductively, "Little, spirited girls are irresistible to some, especially to me." He finally released her.

"Pervert." Amu muttered.

Ikuto chuckled, "Now go to sleep." He commanded and shut the door quietly behind him. Amu sighed and pulled the covers over her head, instantly falling asleep.

Ikuto waited outside of Amu's door, until he was certain that she was asleep. He poked his head inside to make sure then returned to his couch.