SXM: Yeah, yeah, yeah I know it's been a while. Look I don't need to hear okay. At least I updated.

Ikuto/Amu: …

SXM: At least do the disclaimer, come on guys.

Ikuto/Amu: SXM does not own Shugo Chara in any way.

"Hinamori-san" Tadase repeated. He sounded a little annoyed.

"Uh yes" my voice sounded squeaky like it always did when I was nervous.

Ikuto who had been watching me flashed me a smile that made my heart ache. I quickly turned around so he couldn't see my face which I'm sure was getting rosy.

"Hinamori" Tadase said sternly. "Easter has an old Black Diamond song playing over the radio that is extracting X- eggs from people all over Japan".

Yes! He doesn't know about Ikuto. Wait what did he say?

"I and the other guardians are heading there now. Hurry and meet us at the Tower near Easter's old Headquarters."

"Okay" I said. Crap why does Easter have to do this now.

"Ran" I called. (Yeah I know it's always Ran) "My own heart Unlock!"

"Amu" Ikuto said "What's going on"?

"Easter is attacking again" I replied hastily

He wrapped his arms around me and whispered "Shall I save the Day"

"No!" I yelled and ripped away from him. I threw my towel in his face and ran to my balcony. "Hop Step Jump" I flew into the air aware that Ikuto was following me below on the roofs. We entered the city a few minutes later and approached Easter's Tower. The Scientist were controlling the signal from the top. We went into the tower and I saw the other guardians there.

"Amu –chi" Yaya squealed excitedly as I ran to meet them. They were all transformed already. Tadase was looking really cute as Platinum Prince. I glanced up at him and our eyes locked. He looked hurt and confused. I was just about to ask why when I remembered… Ikuto!

I glanced up at him. He was way closer than necessary although he wasn't paying attention to me; he was looking at Tadase with his usual smirk in place.

Tadase regained his composure and began laying out the plan.

"Utau is already on her way" he said.

"Why" I asked.

"Easter is not supposed to be playing her songs, since she broke away from them". Tadase explained. "They could be in serious trouble for playing this CD".

Suddenly we heard a loud crash. The locks on all the doors clicked in unison and suddenly Tadase plans were no longer necessary because the only way for us to get to the scientists was in the two elevators in the tower.

Ikuto sighed and grabbed my hand dragging me into the nearest elevator on the right hand side. Tadase and Yaya started to follow but were stopped by the elevator doors sliding shut.

I glared at Ikuto and went over to the panel to see which floor we should go to. I figured the highest number which happened to be 15 would take us to where we needed to go. Eerie elevator music began playing as the numbers slowly clicked by. 2…3….4…5…6…7…8…9… suddenly the elevator groaned went to the tenth floor and stopped. I waited for the doors to open figuring we could just take the stairs, but they never did. I glanced at Ikuto bewildered by this turn of events but he just sighed and began looking for a way out.

There was nothing. Not even that small door on the roof of the elevator like there are in the movies. The only entrance or exit that did not include the doors of the elevator –which were shut so tight I doubted the Jaws of Life could pry them apart- was a small opening about 3 inches wide and 5 inches long that went out of the top of the elevator. It was probably there so people wouldn't run out of oxygen in case of this kind of emergency but I saw it as a door just wide enough for say a small guardian character.

Ikuto told Yoru to take my Charas and look for help. The Charas started to float out of the small opening and just as I was about to release Ran I remembered a very important fact about my clothing which was that I was wearing none. I started to blush, and mentally kicked myself for throwing my towel when transforming with her. Ikuto stared at me impatiently and then realization set in and amusement highlighted his features. I glared at him as I became more and more rosy. God, he always made me feel like a moron. I glowered at him for what seemed like hours as my face became scarlet. Still smirking he shrugged out of his black jacket and handed it to me. I quickly grabbed and turned away from him. I put it on and zipped it up then released Ran as she raced out of the elevator to catch up with the others.

"Please hurry" I called up to her as she flew away.

I slid down to the floor of the elevator. I glanced at Ikuto for the millionth time today and my eyes filled with questions.

"Hey, Ikuto" I said, my voice layered with uncertainty.

He looked up at me, so I continued.

"Why were in Easter today"?

"I came to save you Amu-Chan" he said with a grin.

"No" I protested. "You weren't, I remember yelling, y-you escaped" I said. For some reason my memories of that night were a little cloudy.

Ikuto was quiet. The air in the elevator became thick with tension.

"They were doing another experiment" he said without looking at me.

"What kind of experiment" I pressed.

"I'm not sure" he admitted. "But it was probably something dumb seeing as how those guys were in charge".

"At first I just went along with it, but when I heard you were there" He slid his eyes over at me. "I figured the game had gone on long enough and busted you out" he finished.

"I didn't ask for your help" I muttered, rolling my eyes at his obvious self praise.

Suddenly the lights went out and the temperature dropped. I shivered and much to my dismay my teeth began to chatter. Ikuto was suddenly next to me. We were barely touching but I could still feel his warmth. I wasn't wearing anything except his jacket which hung just above my knees. It was soft and it smelled like him. Unconsciously I leaned toward him but I didn't pull away which was my first reaction instead I snuggled deeper into his side. I still had many questions to ask him like, why did he save me? Or what his feelings for me were? But I ignored them for now and rested my head on his warm shoulder.

"You could at least say thank you" He said after a while

"For what" I said groggily, amazingly I fell asleep despite the commotion and the uncomfortable circumstances.

"For saving you" he explained to me. "Though you didn't ask me to I did and it wasn't easy getting you out of Easter. I even had to put up with you staring at me while I was sleeping". "Now I have to freeze because I had to give you my jacket".

Anger and annoyance coursed through me.

"I already thanked you" I snapped. Embarrassed now that he me remember my clothing or lack of. He stared down at me amused.

"I'll say thank you again if you want" I stammered now uncomfortable.

"It won't be enough" he said slowly "you can thank me in other ways".

"What kind of ways" I said, becoming worried.

"A kiss would clear you of your debts" He said. I looked up at him no longer tired.

"Don't joke with me" I yelled my face flushing red.

He looked at me and put his hands on either side of my face. He brought his face down closer to mine.

"Don't joke with me" I said again only this time it came out as a whisper. I closed my eyes, preparing myself instead of fighting him.

Suddenly the elevator groaned back to life with a jolt and I landed on top of Ikuto the lights flickered on as the door opened and much to my horror my friends were on the other side.

SXM: Oooh I seem to have left off with a cliffy. No matter at least you're guaranteed another chapter with so many questions that need to be answered. Questions like… What is the relationship between Amu and Ikuto? Why is Amu suddenly letting Ikuto kiss her (which they haven't yet the moment was ruined) Why do clothes not pop in and out of existence in my story as they do in the Anime (which I do not own FYI)? And why is this day so long? All of these questions will be answered in the next chapter of I Love Tadase…Right?

Amu: You better update faster this time it's been like a year since you last updated.

Ikuto: I wanna kiss Amu, Hurry Up

Tadase: …

SXM: Um anyway please read and review. Thanks for reading.