**Author's Note** Hello again people of planet earth, I come to bring the gift of story to you xD chapter two was defiantly a fun chapter to write. I am thinking about putting a super big and important twist into the story but I don't know. I will have to think about it. Well in this chapter you will get to see how Amu reacts to what Akihiro (Ikuto ;3) says about the two of them xD and you will get to see Tadase's jealousy level go over 9,000 because of what happened

Hope you enjoy

Chapter 3

AMU'S POV
Ikuto's eyes were completely closed as he kissed me deeply. My eyes were wide open out of shock. This...this was my first kiss, and I didn't even know it was going to happen.

"I can't believe this! I wanted my first kiss to be with Tadase-kun! Well, I guess it isn't all that bad… Wait, what am I saying?! I don't like him… Right?" I thought to myself as I slowly closed my eyes and returned his kiss.

I could feel Ikuto start to pull me closer; I wanted to just move closer to him and stay like that for a little while longer. But I knew that Tadase was starting to get angry, so I broke the kiss and stared at him. My face started to burn out of embarrassment.

"H-Hinamori-san, is that true?" Tadase asked as he glared at Iku- I mean Akihiro. "And why did he just kiss you?" he said as he started to get angry out of jealousy. I had no idea how to reply to his question. It was just a surprise to me that I couldn't even stop staring at Akihiro. (I'm going to use his disguised name until they get back to Amu's house just to let you guys know)

"Um... well… "I muttered as I fidgeted with my skirt.

"Hinamori-san, I need an answer now!" Tadase ordered, his voice was no longer his normal quiet, shy and caring voice. It was now angry and harsh. He was mad that Ikuto just kissed me, because he likes me.

I looked at him and only saw anger and jealousy, so I pretended that my phone buzzed in my pocket and pulled it out.

"Oh sorry Tadase-kun, I just got a text from my mom saying that she needs me at my house. I will see you later at the Guardian meeting after school. Bye!" I said frantically as I grabbed Akihiro's hand and started running the opposite direction from Tadase.

Ran, Miki and Su were following closely behind me and Akihiro. After a little bit, and I was sure that we were far enough away from Tadase I stopped.
"Ikuto!" Ran, Miki, and Su all screamed at the same time. "Why did you do that to Amu-chan in front of Tadase-kun?" Ran asked.

He just shrugged and said nothing. I didn't even know what to say to him.

"Amu, you can let go of my hand now." He said casually as he looked down at our hands which were still intertwined. I started to blush when I realized that I still had a tight grip on his hand. I jerked my hand away and looked away from him

"Amu-chan, are you alright?" Su asked placing a caring hand on my shoulder.
I looked over at her and smiled.

"Ikuto, I understand that you were just trying to cover for me. But did you really have to kiss me? You don't even like me." I said as I looked at him with a confused and questioning look on my face.

He stared at me for a moment before Yoru came over to me and started whispering into my ear.

"Ikuto does like you if you haven't noticed-nya. But he is just too shy to admit it-nya. He did that because: He wanted to, and because it was the only thing he could think of doing to keep the secret safe-nya." Yoru whispered before Akihiro grabbed him and squished him.

IKUTO'S POV
I couldn't look Amu in the eyes. I was super embarrassed, but when I kissed her my heart stopped. When Yoru said that to Amu I felt like I couldn't look at her because I didn't know if she liked me back or not. And doing this I wouldn't be surprised if she hated me.

"Amu-chan! I can sense an X-egg! We have to hurry!" Miki said frantically as she pointed to the nearby alley way. I turned towards Amu only to see her embarrassed, shy look, turn to a look of determination. Seeing her get all riled up made me get excited

"We need to hurry Iku-." Amu started saying as I threw my hand over her mouth.

"My name is Akihiro, remember?" I said as I winked at her. "Miki. Is there any way that if I were to character transform you could disguise it?" I asked turning towards her and the others.

"Hmm, I think I would be able to yeah. Transform now and I will quick disguise it." She ordered. I nodded and proceeded to transform. "My heart: Unlock." I said as I character transformed. "Character transformation: Black Lynx." Me and Yoru said at the same time.

Within seconds I was completely disguised. Again. Only this time I still had blonde hair, but instead of my usual outfit I had blonde ears and a blonde tail. I also had a baggy outfit that hung on me differently that my clothes usually do. Amu stared at me before she character transformed.

"There is no way anyone can recognize you so I guess I can stop being so worried." She said as she looked at me and smiled her usual happy and warm smile. "My heart: unlock." She said as she character transformed. "Character transformation: Amulet Heart."

We bother ran down the alley way only to find the X-egg just sitting there, and a boy standing right behind it. I started to get confused but then it became even more confusing as the X-egg got had a question mark on it as well.

"What?!" everyone said at the same time.

"My dream is useless. I will never be as good as all of the others. But everyone must love the way I make art!" The mysterious boy screamed as he was swallowed by the X?-egg.

"Akihiro, we have to purify the egg without hurting the boy, so what I need you to do is di_-AHHH!" Amu screamed as she went flying backwards.

"Amu!" I screamed as I ran to help her.

"She loved it! I knew she would! Ahahahaha!" the boy said as he flew away and started to launch giant crayons, and paintbrushes at people. I knelt down and propped Amu up. Miki, and Su were sitting on Amu's legs, starting to get worried.

"Are you alright Amu?" I said frantically she opened her eyes and nodded her head. I felt so relieved that I hugged her tightly.

"Akihiro, we need to stop that boy. Come on lets go. Will you help me get to him?" she asked as she looked up at where the boy flew to.

I nodded and picked her up like she was a princess and jumped over to where the boy was. As I landed I set her down gently, for fear that if I put her down too fast I will hurt her.

"Akihiro, I need you to trap him so he can't attack me." Amu commanded.

I nodded t her and set off. After battling with the boy for a few minutes I managed to trap him, and then Amu took over.

"You think your art isn't as good as everyone else's but it is. You just have to be positive and believe that if you think it is good, that it is good." Amu said as she smiled at the boy.

He just stared at her with a blank expression, so she decided that this would be the perfect time to use "Open heart". The boy's heart egg returned back to normal and so did Amu and I. But as Amu changed back she started to fall, so I bent down and caught her.

"Are you alright?" I asked

"Yeah, just a little more wiped out than normal. I guess that took more energy out of me then I expected." She replied as she looked up at the sky

"Jump onto my back and I will carry you." I commanded. She did as she told, not having the strength to argue.

I character changed and jumped on top of the building next to us and hop scotched till I found a roof with the perfect view. Then I set her down gently with her back leaning against a wall.

"I will be right back; I'm going to go buy us some taiyaki for us. Hope you don't mind chocolate." I said as I gave her an awkward side smile. "Chocolate is fine." She said as she smiled and giggled. I stood and jumped off of the building and headed to the taiyaki stand.

AMU'S POV
"God I feel weak!" I exclaimed as I thumped my forehead. "And I am super embarrassed that Akihiro had to carry me." I added

"Well it's only because he didn't want you to hurt yourself you know Amu-chan." Su said as she smiled her usual warm smile.

"I know, but still." I said as I stared off into the distance.

"On the bright side, we managed to purify that boy's egg. But why did it have a ? AND an X on it is my question?" Miki added as she thought back to the boy in the alley way.

"I'm wondering the same thing." Ran added. "But there is nothing we can do but just purify all of the eggs." She said as he smiled and danced around.

Out of nowhere Akihiro jumped up on top of the roof and came and sat right next to me. I looked up at him and smiled, then looked away as I remembered the kiss.

I began to blush and he could tell that I was blushing. So he leaned over and kissed me on the cheek.

"Akihiro?! I mean Ikuto. Why did you kiss me back there in front of Tadase, I would like to know please. I would hope that you would tell me the truth." I said as I stared at him with a questioning glance on my face.

He was silent for a few minutes, and I started to believe that he just wouldn't tell me. Then he spoke finally.

"I-I love you Amu!" he exclaimed as he grabbed my hand.

I stared into his midnight blue eyes, wanting to just fall into his arms. But I knew that I had to choose my words wisely for the next few minutes, or else I would.

"Ikuto… I…" I began. I couldn't bring myself to say that I didn't love him back because I...I think I do. But I don't know what would happen if I did. I was just about to open my mouth to speak when I was surprised with a kiss from Ikuto.

My eyes shot open in shock and his lips became locked with mine. I soon became immersed in this heavenly trance, from which there was no escape.
After a few minutes Ikuto broke the kiss, separating our lips.

IKUTO'S POV

"So, what do you say to my love confession Amu?" I asked, still looking into her golden eyes. She stared back into mine, not knowing how to reply. Then Su flew over to me and started whispering into my ear.

"You now that she has loved you for longer then you realize right?" she asked. "She has wanted to tell you but every time she gathered the courage to do it, you would do something that would make her forget about telling you. She would say yes to you herself but she keeps thinking about Tadase."

I glanced over at her. Our eyes met, she blushed, then turned away.

"Amu, I understand you are worried about princy boy. But he doesn't know that it is me, so we could date. At least until I get my own place to stay at. If you wanted…" I said as I blushed and turned away from her and the others.

She whipped her head around and stared at me. I wanted to speak, but when I tried my voice wouldn't come out. After a few moments I managed to utter a single word.

"Amu?" I muttered as I turned to face her. I started to move my hand towards hers when she leaned forward and kissed me. My eyes shot open in shock and amazement at her surprise kiss.

She started to kiss me deeply, and in return I slowly closed my eyes and returned her kiss. I put my hand on the back of her head and pulled her close.

"Didn't you buy taiyaki?" she asked breathlessly as they parted, laughing happily.

"Oh, yes, let me go grab it." I said as I started walking to the ledge where I had set it when I jumped back on top after buying the taiyaki. I walked over to where she was sitting and sat next to her.

I slowly scooted my way back over to her and handed her a piece of taiyaki. As I stretched my hand and she grabbed the piece our hands brushed against one-another, making me blush.

She pulled the taiyaki slowly to her mouth and took a little bite.

"This is really good." she said with her mouth full and with a smile. I returned the smile and took a bite myself. We sat there for a few minutes in silence until we finished our taiyaki.

"Ikuto?" She muttered

"Yes, Amu?" I asked as I looked down at her. She leaned upwards and kissed my cheek.

"I'll gladly be your girlfriend."

**Author's Note** sooo, how did I do? This is the longest chapter out of all 3 of my stories. I think I was able to explain a lot more then I thought I would be able. Sorry about the sexual situation, I just couldn't help myself xD. Please leave a review to let me know what you think and favorite me or the story if you liked it