Okay, guys! This is the last chapter. This is the end. Okay? I was planning to stretch this argument out some more but I don't want this to be the same as their previous argument so…I ended it! (A good ending came to mind anyways ^^) Now, I hope you guys liked this story; it's probably my favorite of the ones I've written :) So...enjoy! R&R!

Chapter 19

Final Chapter

Recap:

Amu's POV:

I stepped out of my not so hidden hiding spot with a hard, angry look on my face. Yet my voice still trembled, "Would you care to tell me about this bet you guys made?"

End of Recap

Ikuto's POV:

I whipped my head to see a familiar pinkette standing nearby. Even with a hard glare fastened on her face, her legs trembled which gave away her fear. Fear? Of what?

Tadase smirked patted me on the back, "She's all yours." He lowered his voice to a whisper, "For now, at least." With those words of encouragement, that jerk walked away chuckling softly to himself.

I took a breath to calm myself. I didn't have any wrong intentions. I just have to explain this correctly to her and everything will be fine. She'll understand that this bet is just a side thing, that it had nothing to do with getting back together with her. I opened my mouth to defend myself when that little voice in my head came to haunt me yet again; You had no wrong intentions when you left her all those years. And look what that outcome was.

I shook my head, "Look, Amu. I don't know how much you heard but I took that bet because I knew it would be the best for both of us. I wanted us to have a good relationship, but Tadase wouldn't-"

"I don't care about Tadase," Amu spoke in a dangerously low voice, "Just tell me when was the bet and what was it."

I bit my lip; She just has to ask for the worse details. "About…a week ago…It was…who could win your heart first…"

Amu gave a small laugh, "Well. It all comes together. A week is ago; that would be when we had our argument. And then…" she laughed again, "I just love how the bet is about me, yet I have no clue about it! I'm just a reward. I'm being used for you guy's own selfish purposes.

I suddenly realized what her fear was for. She feared that no one truly loved her. She feared that she was just an object. Not a living human who has emotions that can be hurt and a heart that can be broken. I stomped my feet, "Listen to me." I hissed, "What if someone made a bet with you? If you won it, you would have been granted peace to be with the one you loved. Would you take it? If you completely believed you had the upper hand in the bet, would you take it?"

"This isn't about what I would do. It's about what you did. No one likes to be messed around with for a stupid game, I thought-"

I had reached my limit, I had enough of this blaming back and forth thing, "Will you stop thinking of everything I'm doing in the worst way possible?"

Amu looked taken back by my sudden outburst. She opened her mouth, I'm not sure whether to support me or to continue arguing; either way, I made her close it.

"Can't you see what I'm doing like any normal person would? Why can't you see it as the trust I have in our relationship? Why can't you see it as my want to be together with you? Why can't you see it as the love I have for you?"

"Oh, I don't know! Maybe because all your recent actions haven't been showing your love, your trust, or your want to be with me?"

At this point, I think she realizes that I have a point, but just won't give in after making such racket.

I sighed, lowering my voice, "And what are those actions?"

She seemed to think a little before saying, "You left me."

I wanted to crumple to the floor and slam my fists down when I heard that. I mean, is she seriously still whining about that? "Amu." I stepped towards her and put a hand on her shoulder, whispering, "I know I made some major damage, but we agreed that we'd forgive and forget, right? So we can do it again…right? Plus…Tadase will be moving away…"

Amu looked off to the side, trying to hide an obvious smile. She sighed, "Well. Since you did happen to win the bet, I guess I'll be willing to forgive and forget. But just this one last time. We can only forgive and forget so much, it won't last forever."

I smirked, "Well, we'll hopefully start agreeing and stop messing up by then…"

Third Person POV:

Amu smiled softly and stood on her tiptoes trying to do something Ikuto completely wasn't expecting. Especially at this time and place.

Ikuto smirked, "What are you doing?"

Amu blushed beet red, "I'm sorry I'm not tall enough…" She gave a pout and turned her head away.

"Aw, don't be sad. Here let me help."

Ikuto gently put his hand on the back of her head, feeling her soft cotton candy-like hair while turning her head back in his direction. Amu had a split second to see Ikuto's face before he bent down ever so slightly to close the tiny distance that Amu wasn't able to. Amu's eyes widened in slight surprise even though this was what she was aiming for all along. She closed her eyes, trying to relax and get into the moment but sound of her pounding heart filled her ears and shook her body. Despite having had kissed Ikuto before, this time was completely different. It was more fresh, care-free and passionate, which made her antsy yet gave her the satisfaction she hasn't felt in forever. She pushed away her hesitation and stopped suppressing her emotions. She stood as tall as she could, tangling her hand into his midnight blue hair all while deepening the kiss. At last, when they had to break apart to take a breath, someone stepped out from the shadows.

"Well! Aren't you two getting friendly?"

Rima stepped from behind the wall that Amu was previously hiding behind with a huge grin on her face, "Buuuuut…I would suggest not doing this at school?"

They all laughed, until her words sank in. They were at school. The two love birds blushed as Rima continued laughing her head off. But none of that matters. What matters is that the promises that were supposedly broken are now fulfilled.

Ta da! How'd you like it? You know, at first I was planning to end this story with this stupid argument breaking Amuto up for good but then…I couldn't do it T^T Amuto must be forever! Anyways :) A big thank you to all my readers for their support and maybe I'll start writing another fanfic before school starts again? Who knows :P Bye!

-Lemon Berry