I'm so sorry for to updating, guys! Although, I now this is like my second commitment, yikes, but I had just gotten a new computer since my old one died, so yay! I'm ready to help commit some time now, I promise, on chapters! I have noooooo idea how long this story will be, but I just like to go on :3
Amu watched the clock neurotically as the hands of the clock ticked.
Just thirteen more seconds. Thirteen more seconds until she can go home and contemplate on everything. Not only that, the faster she leaves, the more she can avoid Ikuto. Honey's idea on 'getting even' still appealed to her, but she had a lot to figure out.
Who was she now? Who was she going to be? Yeah, she had the same full features now as Hoshina Utau, but she wasn't herself anymore, she was a reflection of someone else, no longer herself. She felt a bit lost, thinking about these things. Amu took her books and put them inside her bag, slinging it on her shoulder lazily. Honey settled on her shoulder, picking at her nails. Marubo walked up to her, wanting to ask her something. "Hoshina-san, do you maybe have a moment?" he smiled. She shook her head. "Good, cause I was wondering if you had anyone you like right now." he asked casually, out of the blue. She shook her head ferociously, a navy-haired cat swallowed her thoughts. "No, not at the moment!" she said hurriedly, surprised she would immediately think of Ikuto. Marubo smiled happily at her answer, "That's good. We should hang out sometime." he smiled, leaning on her desk. Not noticing his advances, she left the room hurriedly, leaving a disappointed Marubo.
Amu rushed, unknowing of Kiyomi following her. "Luna-chan! Do you have any plans after school?" she smiled brightly. An unwelcome image of Ikuto popped into Amu's head, making her grimace.
"No, I don't really. Why?" she tried to smile, but it came out as a slight grin. "I was wondering if you wanted to hang out, today." she said, hooking arms with Amu. 'Wow, Kiyomi is such a nice girl.' Amu thought, staring at Kiyomi. The gothic uniform almost looked clashing with Kiyomi's features; her loose side peanut butter braid, pale green eyes, and small round glasses threw off her entire uniform. It rather shown intelligence than comfort, but both still described Kiyomi perfectly.
Honey giggled at Kiyomi's friendliness; maybe Honey liked the Kiyomi girl. "Why don't you go with her today, Amu?" Honey asked as the three went down the hallway. "I'm sorry though, Kiyo-chan, I actually have to go straight home today." Amu smiled apologetically, making her way out of Kiyomi's hold. Kiyomi smiled sadly, bowing. "I'm sorry for bothering you, Luna-chan." she grinned sheepishly. "Maybe some other time, then?" Oh, Amu felt bad. She thought Amu was rejecting her offer. Amu tried to smile, reassuringly and held Kiyomi's hands.
"I promise next time, okay?" Amu smiled, taking Kiyomi out of her slump. "Okay!" she smiled brightly, running off. Wow, she asks Amu for a play date and runs off. Amu laughed, amused at Kiyomi's easy-goingness. "Seems you had no problem making friends, huh?" she heard someone say next to her. "Gyah!" she jumped away. Ikuto had appeared unknowingly, just as he always had even before they were dating. The thought made her crumble inside, a tiny tinge of bitterness recalling the time she sacrificed for him.
"What do you need, Tsukiyomi-san?" Amu looked at Ikuto skeptically. "Don't you want someone to take you home?" he smiled, the old Ikuto showing in his face. She flinched. "Don't fall for it, Amu." Honey hissed in her ear. "If you do, I'll disappear and you'll never know how to get your charas back!" Honey hissed, as if she was a lifeline for Amu. Amu swallowed her pride.
"Show me where Utau lives." she heaved, disappointed she gave in. Ikuto smiled at her mischievously. "Good girl." he grabbed her hand, leading her out of school. Everyone murmured, surprised at Ikuto holding Amu's hand.
"Look! They're holding hands!"
"Oh my god, did he dump Asuma?"
"I heard she threatened him to go out with her."
"Finally, Ikuto only boasted Asuma's ego!"
"They look kind of cute together."
Amu blushed as everyone talked about them. 'Uwahh!" she thought, Honey shaking her head on her shoulder. "I'll come out when you want to listen to me." Honey disappeared into her egg, making its way into Amu's bag. Amu sighed, knowing Honey was partially right, she shouldn't let Ikuto even talk to her… But Amu was never a girl for revenge, and she still loved him. Or at least the feeling in her stomach whenever she was around him still told her so.
Ikuto turned left out of the gates, slowing his pace so he could walk by Amu. "So how id you survive?" he asked. "I don't know what you're talking about." It was too late for Amu to feign ignorance, but it would be a little fun to try. He frowned. "You know what I'm talking about, Amu." he looked over at her as they walked. "It's Hoshina Luna, not Amu." Amu tried to glare at him, but it came back as an immature stare from a hateful 7-year-old.
"I know you're Amu." he said, staring down at her now. She followed the ground, looking at the pavement. 'Stop looking at me like you're in love with me!' she thought angrily with herself. 'It only makes things harder!' she let go of his hand. He looked at her, confused. It's almost as if he just expects things to go back to normal.
"So where is Nee-san's house?" she said as they walked only side by side. Ikuto sighed, "It's not too far from where we are." he said. It was an uncomfortable silence, walking next to him. Neither could bare it, but Ikuto was the best at keeping his cool. Amu, on the other hand: twirling her hair around her finger, fidgeting with her hands, occasionally tripping on air… these were all signs of nervousness.
Ikuto broke the silence with a question, "Why is your hair blue?" he asked, taking a lock of it in his hand. She flinched, swatting his hand away. "This is my natural color." she said, walking a bit faster. "I'm used to the fun pink-haired girl I knew." he smiled at her reaction. Amu blushed, looking away. "I don't know an Amu." she crossed her arms, mad he would assume who he thought she was; or at least assuming who she was.
"Why won't you tell me?" Ikuto frowned at her. She snorted, "Why should I? I just met you today." she lied through her teeth. "I don't know you at all," she almost went into mode of putting him down as a stranger. "And you're letting me walk you home?" he smiled down at her. Her heart fluttered, making her chest hurt and her stomach float. "Are we there yet?" she asked hurriedly, not waiting to get home. She rather have had anyone in the whole world walk her home, anyone but him.
"We're almost there." he said irritably. She had no idea why he was being to intrusive; after what happened, he shouldn't even try to apologize! What he did was unforgivable, leaving her hopeless and dying, with another girl nonetheless just watching her. "Here we are." Ikuto lead her to a medium sized house. It wasn't too grand, but looked like something a lot of money would have to pay for. She never would of thought as Utau as this simple. "Thank you for walking me home." she said regretfully. Ikuto smiled at her, warm and tiny.
"And it's Luna, not Amu." she went into the gate, hoping he didn't see her blush. Good lord, how was she going to make it? She entered the door of her 'house,' nervous of anything that could be there. "Amu." she heard Utau say. "Gyah!" Amu flew the other way out of surprise. Utau sighed, trying to hide her amusement. "C'mon. I have some things to show you." Utau smiled. 'Okay…' Amu thought nervously, dropping her bag and slipping off her shoes. She followed Utau into the living room, sitting on the pure white couch across from her.
"Now, I hope you now know of the consequences for becoming my double." Utatu said. Amu stared at her, confused. "No. Why?" Amu asked, curious. She was nervous with what kinds of new terms she's have to live with and how to help pay for her board and rent. "I am going to have you become a model alongside me." she said seriously. Amu's mouth hung open. "A model?" she shook the house. "Yes," Utau rubbed her ears. "Since you and I look exactly the same. It was only me in this huge house, but now it's us." Utau said, crossing her legs. "But it's not to easy to model. You get a boost because you look like me, but you and I will be doing shoots together." Utau smiled. "I've always wanted a twin." Utau sighed gracefully; this was a window to her arrogance.
Amu sweat dropped, now knowing what she'd have to face from now on.