DISCLAIMER: This story is loosely based off of the App My forged Wedding also the characters of Shugo Chara! do not belong to me.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: YES. Updates will be very slow thus foreword, but i am planning out the rest of the story for each boy in the meantime so when I do write the chapters will be rolling out faster. ^-^ Please stay tuned for more developments. I do promise that the rest of the story is worth the wait!
If You Chose Ikuto…
I led him around the main house and snuck him inside my corner of the estate. Ran, Dia, Suu, and Miki were asleep in the maids quarters across the way.
"Sit here."
"Thanks." He touched his cheek faintly and sat at the table.
I went to the kitchen and filled a bowl with ice and water.
"Just stay still ok?"
"Why?"
"I'm gonna clean up that cut, dumb dumb." I retorted.
I dabbed the cloth against his left cheek. The cut was seeping with thin streams of blood.
"Ow!" He whined.
"I'm sorry! Am I dabbing too hard?!" I asked, dabbing a bit more softly.
"Yeah! Just a bit!" He snapped.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" I replied.
Ikuto smirked, "It's ok."
I touched his bruises lightly and I felt his wince from my touch.
"You do realize that hurts?" He groaned.
"I just wanted to touch it." I said sheepishly.
"And what kind of weird desire is that?!"
"I don't know."
"Can I sleep here tonight?"
"What?!" How could he ask something like that?!
"Well..it's pretty late and I can't go home looking like this." He gestured to his face. "My dad will kill me."
"But what if Tsukasa-san.."
"I'll be gone before anyone wakes up." Ikuto assures me.
Choice A: "You can't!"
Choice B: "Fine."
Choice A Outcome:
"You can't!" I stood my ground. "After I help you clean up, you have to leave."
"Are you that scared to be alone with me?"
"No!" I stammered. "I just can't risk getting in trouble with Tsukasa-san!"
"You're such a good girl." Ikuto smirked and ruffled my hair. "Fine, I get it."
"Really?"
"Yeah, you're already helping me as it is. I can't ask more of you." Ikuto replied not looking at me.
"…." I didn't know what more to say.
I can't let a guy stay in my house! I mean..there's only my room and a guest room upstairs. Both rooms are right next to each other and after all that Ikuto's said and done…I shook my head. Then again, how can I let him go out at this time in the night looking like the way he does? Ikuto is worn out, what if he got mugged on his way home?
Ikuto sat on the floor waiting patiently for me to continue.
"I..I.." It can't be helped, now can it? "On second thought.."
Ikuto had the look of victory on his face.
"Don't look at me like that!"
"Sorry.." Ikuto smirked. "What is it you wanted to say?"
The kindness in his voice was starting to bug me.
"You can stay just this one." I mumbled.
"Thank you, Amu." His voice had a hint of seduction as my name escaped his lips.
"Don't say my name like that!"
"Like what?" Ikuto's trademark smirk grew.
"Let you're trying to seduce me!" My face was red as a beet.
"Kawaii!" Ikuto said in amazement and touched my cheek.
I backed away instinctively.
"Don't suddenly touch me like that!"
He chuckled, "Fine, but can you please finish cleaning my cut?"
"S-Sure."
Choice B Outcome:
"Fine." I mumbled.
I can't just let someone who was beaten up go out into town at this time! It would go against everything that my mother ever taught me. But then again…I did let Mateo go out alone in the same if not worse condition. Ikuto looked at me with an expression of both mischief and victory.
At the same time though, he was a guy! A young man and he of course had plenty of girls surrounding him. Maybe he would want to do something to me? But that was nonsense. If Ikuto was going to do something, he would have done it already, right? I thought over all the possible things to say, but Ikuto's expressions kept distracting me.
"What?!" I snapped.
"Nothing, nothing." He grinned like a fox. "I'm just so glad you're so kind to me."
"Erm.." I felt incredibly uncomfortable with the way he looked at me.
It was like a cat looking at a cornered mouse.
"Don't look at me like that!" I said not meeting his gaze.
"Look at you like what?" His voice portrayed confusion.
"Like you're going to eat me!"
"That would be called cannibalism." He said in a distasteful tone. "I don't do cannibalism."
"R-Right." I rewetted the cloth.
"Will you please finish cleaning my cut?" Though his smirk looked like it meant harm, his eyes told a different story.
His azure eyes looked so gentle. Could they really be Ikuto's eyes?
Continuation:
He sat in a perfect seiza position. Ikuto didn't even looked bothered by how tight and absolute his stance was. I sat in the same way and started to wipe away the dry blood.
"You're both reckless." I say in a hushed tone.
"Is that such a bad thing?"
"Yes. It causes others to worry about you."
"You're worried about me?" Ikuto looked perplexed by the statement.
"Maybe." I say getting the last bits of the blood off. "Probably not."
"You're cold." His pout was adorable.
"Well there's a shower upstairs if you'd like to use it." I say, gathering up the bowl and cloth.
"I don't have any change of clothes."
"I think I saw a yukata upstairs."
"For a guy, right?"
"Of course for a guy!" I snapped.
"Good." Ikuto says. "Well then, I'll take a shower."
"WAIT!"
"What!?"
I went up on my tip toes and applied a thick bandaid over his cut. Ikuto's face turned slightly red.
"Why is your face turning red?" I asked in confusion.
"It's n-nothing!" Ikuto grumbled and went up the stairs in a hurry.
The bathroom door quickly closed and the shower started a minute later.
"What was that about?"
I went upstairs and searched for the yukata. It was on the top shelf of my closet next to a pile of pretty and colorful kimonos. Ran had put them there just in case Tsukasa had any formal parties. Unfortunately, I'm really short, so grabbing the yukata was a bit of a hassle. My finger tips could barely touch it.
"You're hopeless." I heard Ikuto say into my ear.
I felt his semi-wet body press against my back. His arms brushed mine as he reached for the yukata himself. Ikuto pulled the blue yukata off the shelf and held it out in front of him. I turned around and glanced at Ikuto. He wore nothing but a towel around his waist. My face grew red as I thought about what might happen if that towel were to fall off…
"What are you so flustered about?" Ikuto smirked.
"I-I'm not flustered!"
Who wouldn't be!? Ikuto had a well defined six pack for such a lean build. Even his arms had the right amount muscle. No matter where you tried to concentrate there was something about Ikuto that made him that much more manly. It was driving my heart insane.
"Is it because you can see everything?" Ikuto smirked, holding his towel in place.
"Just go put on the yukata!" I mumbled, looking away.
"You're so cute, Amu." Ikuto said and ruffled my hair. "Well, good night."
"N-Night."
Ikuto closed my room door and headed to the guest room. I plopped onto my bed and sighed into my pillow. I didn't know what to think anymore. Mateo…those sweet words…but what if they were only words?
"Ugh…how am I suppose to handle myself around you."
I touched my lips. Then there was Ikuto…did I like him? I couldn't deny the attraction I felt, but was it really only because of my loneliness? I sat up and took off my clothes. Nothing good would come from staying up all night. I changed into my pjs and started to button up my yellow shirt.
That was when my room door opened.
I closed my shirt immediately.
"Shit! Sorry!" Ikuto yelped, noticing I was changing.
"W-What is it?!"
"The guest room is cold…"
"And?"
"Could I sleep here?"
"What?"
"I mean you have maids here, don't you? Wouldn't it be better for me to sleep here?"
"I.."
That was true. If Miki or Suu went in there to do some cleaning and saw Ikuto Hell would be sure to follow.
But to have Ikuto sleep in the same room as me is impossible!
"I promise I won't do anything to you while you're asleep." Ikuto's voice sounded sincere.
"Erm.."
"Plus, we have school tomorrow and we both need rest." He gestured to the clock.
"You're right." I say, giving in. "Just sleep on the floor. I think theres some winter blankets in the closet you can use as a bed."
"Thanks."
He got out a few blankets and set them out.
"Good night, Ikuto." I say softly, peering at him from the edge of my bed.
"Good night Amu."
….
I woke up again around maybe two AM. It was incredibly warm in my blanket and I curled against the warmth. There was the soft sound of breathing coming from behind me. Maybe it was my imagination, so I chose to ignore it. That was when I felt someone hug my waist tighter. I turned my head slightly to see what or who was holding me. Ikuto was fast asleep with his body lining mine, holding me tight. He looked peaceful and very comfortable against me. I touched his hand and realized he was the reason why I felt so warm. His body heat was off the charts. He had a fever!
I turned around in the bed and faced him holding his face in my hands. Ikuto was trembling ever so slightly. Maybe something entered his body through the cuts and made him sick?
"Ikuto.." I whispered.
No response.
"Ikutooo…."
He moved slightly, wrinkling his nose.
"Wake up!" I said a bit louder.
"W-What…why is it so cold?" Ikuto muttered.
"You have a fever." I sat up and felt his forehead again.
"W-What?" His body was trembling even more.
"I'm going to get some ice and water." I started to move out of bed when he reached for me.
"Don't go."
"Baka.."
"No, please? It's so cold…and you're really warm." Ikuto looked sincere.
"But if you don't take medicine-"
"I'll be fine. This is a usual fever that occurs every other month. Just let me hug you for awhile."
"O-Ok." I didn't know what else to say.
I fell asleep with his arms around me once more.
…
I woke up hours later feeling a bit chilly. I looked to my side and found that Ikuto was no longer there. The sun was bright and my uniform was already laid out for me.
"Ikuto?" I called out softly.
The shower was running in my bathroom. Miki must have started the shower already.
I looked out into the hallway.
"Miki! Su! Ran! Dia?" I called out.
"We're making breakfast, Amu-chan!" Dia called back.
"Alright!" I called back. "OH! Miki, thank you for starting my shower and laying out my uniform!"
I went back into my room and closed the door behind me. I closed the window blinds in my room and took off my pajamas. I stretched lightly and brought all my dirty clothes to my hamper. I hung my uniform on the towel bar and stepped into the shower. Ikuto was staring right at me as I got into the shower.
Choice A: Back away from Ikuto
Choice B: Scream
Choice A outcome:
Neither Ikuto or I could speak. I didn't look down at the ground or straight at him. Instead I looked at the ceiling and backed away from him. I could feel my face burning red from shock. Now that I think about it, why would Miki start my shower? I asked her specifically before not to on my first night here in Kyoto. I tripped backward over the edge of the tub and landed on the tiled floor of the bathroom just inches beyond. There was running footsteps approaching my room. Hurriedly, I ran back into the shower.
Choice B Outcome:
My face immediately turned beet red when I realized Ikuto was standing in front of me. In my shower. Naked. I screamed and covered my eyes. But then I realized I was naked too and hurriedly turned around so Ikuto couldn't stare at my body. I covered my chest and tried to calm down. What was I thinking?! I told Miki on the first night that she doesn't have to start my showers…I was about to step out of the shower when I heard foot steps approaching my room.
Continuation:
The wonderful thing about my room is that there are no locks except on the door that leads to the main hallway. That was completely said with sarcasm. I mentally slapped myself as I recalled not locking that one door. I covered Ikuto's mouth and motioned for him to stay quiet. His face was slightly red and he tried to keep his eyes on mine.
"Amu-chan?" Miki asked knocking on the bathroom door.
"Y-Yes?" I stammered while looking into Ikuto's eyes.
"Is everything ok in there?"
"Y-Yeah."
"Are you sure? Ran and Dia heard a loud sound coming from your room."
"Oh, I just slipped that's all." I muttered to Miki.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes, yes."
"Ok..well breakfast is ready."
"Ok! I'll be done soon!"
I listened for the bedroom door to close and let go of Ikuto's mouth.
"I thought you left!" I murmured to Ikuto.
He turned his back to me.
"Can you please get out of the shower?"
"I SHOULD BE SAYING THAT!" I snapped.
"I'm sorry! But I woke up late and it took awhile to get you to stop clinging to me!" He washed away whatever shampoo was in his hair.
I turned my back to him also and started to soap my body.
It surprised me how polite he was being in light of the situation.
"That's ok, but you could have warned me that you were in here." I sighed washing away the soap.
"Yeah, I know."
"Will you be going first?"
"Yeah, don't worry I promise your mades won't see me."
"Ok.." I worried about his answer as he left the shower.
I stood in the steaming water for a few minutes before tactually finished my shower.
"Well that went well.."
I thought about Ikuto's cuts and bruises.
"I wonder if he'll be ok…" I thought to myself as I dried up and got dressed.
"Amu-chan?" Su came into my room.
"Yes, Su?"
"Ikuto's here to see you."
"Eh?"
"He's waiting downstairs and he'll be having breakfast with you."
"Erm…alright.."
Su walked me downstairs to where Ikuto was waiting.
"Morning!" Ikuto said in his usual tone.
"G-good morning." I was disoriented by his appearance.
Ikuto's hair was completely dry and his uniform even looked ironed.
"I thought I would come to pick you up, but I heard you didn't eat yet." He flicked my forehead.
"Ow!"
"You shouldn't take so long in the shower. You could have made yourself late." Ikuto smirked at me.
"Come on you two, stop flirting it's time to eat breakfast." Ran giggled.
"Whatever.." I grumbled.
….
Dia set the plates for us while Su served the food.
"What are you doing here?" I murmured to Ikuto.
"Su saw me on my way out."
"Baka! You weren't supposed to be seen!"
"It's too early to be stealthy!"
"What are you two whispering about?" Miki asked clearly interested in our conversation.
"School. Amu is too embarrassed to say out loud that she needs Music tutoring."
"I DO NOT!" I protested.
"See?"
"We're going." I groaned and made him stand up with me. "Thank you for breakfast."
"But you two barely ate anything."
"Ikuto and I need to practice." I bowed to them. "Until later~"
"Have a good day." The four of them bowed back to me.
….
Once we were out of the estate's sight, I hit Ikuto in the stomach.
"What the hell was that for?!"
"EVERYTHING." I groaned and lightly smiled at the end.
He ruffled my hair, "Let's go Strawberry.