Really sorry for the wait! This was already written earlier today but I couldn't get into my account (not username or password problems, I couldn't even go to the login page). So here it is! Merry Christmas! Or Happy Christmas, and a Merry New Year!
Chapter 6
Amu's POV:
Dang it, Ikuto is being too…Ikuto-like. Ikuto was the only person who I wasn't afraid to be myself in front of. He was the only person who would understand and help me with my problems. And now, it's the whole cycle over again. He can break my wall. And before long, our whole relationship will be back, except that this time it'll be with Hoshimi. Honestly, I can't say I have much against that. However, if our relationship truly returns to what it was, I don't think I can keep that secret anymore.
And the Pink Cat…That truly hit a nerve. I wonder if he thinks I am Amu. I mean, pink hair is rare right? I've only seen it on me, Hoshimi, and Clover of the Wind. Yeah. Basically me, me, me.
Ikuto's POV:
I left her house after we finished doing a decent amount of research. I'd probably have to come over again; I can't say I'm against that.
But what do I do now? I know the secret she's been keeping from me. Am I suppose to tell her? Why won't she tell me?
I get back home and pull out my own special cat. It's pretty dusty since I've been trying to ignore it so I'd forget about Amu. It isn't easy being apart from the one you love while all your surroundings remind you of her in one way or the other.
I lay on my bed. And stare. I have no idea what to do. Then an idea pops up. I should probably tell her. Just to save from any problems that may happen in the future. I take out my phone and look for her contact. The phone number she gave me was different from her old one. I wonder what would happen if I called her old one…
And so, out of curiosity, I do.
Amu's POV:
My cell rings. It's my old one. I only gave the number of my new one to old classmates, just so they can't compare it with my old phone number. I nearly drop my phone when I see the caller (not that anything would have happened, considering the awesome case I have). Ikuto. Why is he calling me now? Does he know I am Hoshimi? Did he call to tell me? Is he going to ask me where I am and visit me? Last minute, I pick it up and stay silent.
Ikuto starts, "Hello? Amu, are you there?"
"…"
Ikuto whines, "Amu…"
"…"
"Amu, are you there?" he asks in a teasing tone.
"Amu is currently unavailable. She will call you back soon. Please leave a message after the beep. BEEP!"
"Oh okay. Hey Amu. How are you doing? Long time no…talk. Where do you live now? Or are you still at the same house? Man, it's been a long time. Wonder what changed. If we happen to be close by, wanna meet up somewhere? I mean, the Christmas season is coming so we could do some shopping with each other. And for each other. You know my number, so if you hear this message and aren't too mad at me for some random reason, feel free to call back!"
He hung up. I am so pissed right now. I don't know why. Maybe it's that he finally calls me now. Maybe it's that this timing is just way too coincidental with the Hoshimi thing. It's all the timing! Either Ikuto knows everything and is gonna tell me what he knows and ask me for more info or he's just clueless and decides to call at the worst time ever.
I decide to send a text message, not taking the risk of having to have a conversation with him if I called.
Texts:
me: Hi Ikuto, great to finally hear from you! How're you doing?
5 minutes later
Ikuto: Oh great, Amu! I'm doing great. Sorry it took so long to call you, I just, couldn't find the time. Oh by the way, your voice recording is funny. ;)
Me: Aw, thanks. So you said you wanted to meet up?
Ikuto: Yeah. Can you?
Me: Sure, I can. Where do you live, if it's close enough, I can meet up with you.
Ikuto: *insert Ikuto's address*
Me: A little far, but okay. I'll just go to your house?
Ikuto: Yeah we can go to the mall afterwards from there.
Me: Great! See you then!
Before I closed our chat, I saw the Ikuto is typing thing, he was probably gonna ask for my address but I am no way giving it to him.