Woot!! Chapter 3!!!! x3 Ok, in case you haven't noticed, I changed the title. I hope no one is confused or sad or whatever. And I am thinking about the plot for the sequel for "Love is Painful". I'm sorry for people who didn't want a sequel because the ending was alright just like that but I hope that you can read the sequel too! Oh, check the status of my stories on my profile.
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In case you haven't noticed, I changed the title of this fanfiction to "Crossing Paths". One, the title from before was too long and…plain. So I changed it :D Hope readers aren't confused!!
Enjoy the story, readers!!
Disclaimer: I do not own Shugo Chara!
X-x-Flashback of Chapter 2-x-X
Not knowing where I was going, I bumped into someone making me trip and falling and falling….
I've been saved. Again. By whom? By the mysterious man? I opened my eyes and sure enough, it was the same man. I hopped right up.
"Sorry!" I bowed my head down low.
"We sure bump into each other a lot don't we?" he brought up. Now that you mention it….I like see him every day! I looked up.
"I guess….sorry but I gotta go." I started walking past him.
"I liked your concert. Especially your solo."
My head whirled around. "You were at my concert?"
He turned around to face me and shrugged. "It seemed interesting so I went." This time, he walked past me.
"Come to my concert next week. And I like your dress…Amu." I turned around but he was already gone. I flushed with embarrassment. How did he know my name?! Well a lot of people know it but still… Could he possibly be…Tsukiyomi Ikuto?
X-x-End of Flashback-x-X
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A Twist
Amu's POV
"Oh my god, Amu-chi! Do you know that the hottest guy in the world just spoke with you?!" Yaya exclaimed after I told the four girls what happened.
I shook my head. "What's the difference?"
Yaya rolled her eyes. "Tsukiyomi Ikuto hasn't shown any interest in any girls. You're probably one of the first he actually talked to!"
"It's that big of a deal," I casually said looking bored. Inside, I was curious. Was that true? Do I appeal to him in some way? I looked towards Rima who was doing her nails. She sure was a big help. Nadeshiko was reading a book she was currently interested in. Utau just gazed at something across from her. While Yaya kept on yapping, I waved my hand in front of Utau's hand.
"Oi! Earth to Utau! What's the matter?" I asked.
Utau snapped out of it. "Nothing…" Suspicious. "Hey, Amu…"
"Hmm?" Yaya finally calmed down since Utau spoke.
"What do you think of him?"
"By 'him', do you mean Tsukiyomi-san?" I asked. Utau nodded.
"Well, I only spoke with him once, so I can't really tell. I have been seeing him near the places I am at these past couple weeks. What about you, Utau?"
She stood up. "It's not important." She walked out of the room.
"What's wrong with Utau-chan?" Yaya questioned. My shoulders went up and down.
"I don't know…" I trailed off. Was it something I said? Was it the topic we were talking about? She seemed so distance. Does Utau…like Tsukiyomi-san? Is she just trying to hide that?
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3 hours before Ikuto's concert
"Guys, I have 5 tickets to the concert tonight! Who wants to go with me?" Yaya asked excitedly.
"What concert?" Rima asked. Yaya looked like those chibi anime characters banging their fists around the table and acting like a fangirl.
"The boys' band! The one with five guys: Kukai Souma, Hotori Tadase, Fujisaki Nagihiko, Sanjou Kairi, and Tsukiyomi Ikuto!!"
I saw Nadeshiko's eye twitch. Speaking of which… "Nadeshiko?"
"Yes, Amu-chan?"
"Are you related to this Fujisaki Nagihiko person?" I inquired. I felt like I pulled the wrong wire from a bomb. There was silence and all eyes were on Nadeshiko. I could tell Nadeshiko looked uncomfortable.
"Well, it's not important," I said trying to wave the subject off. "I'll be able to go, Yaya."
"Yay!" Yaya literally jumped on top of me.
"Yaya!" I exclaimed.
"I'm free tonight too," Utau replied.
"Me too," Rima said.
"Same," Nadeshiko answered.
"Woot! Everyone's going!" Yaya's eyes were sparkling. "Let's all get ready, girls!"
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"How the hell did we get all the way to the front of the crowd?!" I shouted over the loud noise.
"I have my ways, Amu-chi!" She gave me a thumbs up. I sighed. I looked around and noticed someone was missing.
"Eh? Where's Utau?"
"She said she had to go somewhere first," Nadeshiko answered. "She also said she'll be right back."
"I see…" I said. Hmm…where could she be?
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Utau's POV
"Nervous?"
"Not really."
"Do your best anyways." I stood up and headed towards the door. I then stopped in my tracks. "Can I tell them?"
"No," he replied.
I sighed. I opened the door. "Amu's here by the way. Good luck….Ikuto." I stepped out.
I pushed my way through the crowd and found my friends.
"Ah! There's Utau-chan!" Yaya yelled.
"I had to go somewhere. Are you guys excited?"
"Yea!" Yaya screamed. Nadeshiko nodded happily. Rima gave me a quick nod. Amu smiled but looked worried. About what?
Amu's POV
Where did she go? Suspicious…
"Thank for waiting!! We like to proudly present the group all of you have been waiting for!!" I heard a voice from overhead. The lights dimmed and then turned on revealing five people dressed in all black.
A guy with brownish hair and Tsukiyomi-san stepped up to the mic.
"Are you guys excited?!" the brown hair boy shouted.
"Ooh! It's Kukai!!"
"Isn't Ikuto so hot?!" I heard the crowd shout.
The boy named Kukai laughed. "We hope you enjoy our concert! Our name is…." He handed the mic to Tsukiyomi-san.
"Midnight Mystery," he finished. Screams could be heard throughout the crowd. "The song we're playing first is Time is Running Out." They retreated back to the group and the music started.
Quartet Section – Time is Running Out (I do not own this song. It's also played by 4 people and there are 5 people in Ikuto's group. Ikuto is playing the violin obviously. Kairi is playing the cello. Kukai is playing the drums. Nagihiko is playing the violin as well. Tadase is playing the electric keyboard. Use your imaginations coming up with the melody with those melody! The song itself is great :D)
The crowd was screaming their lungs out and jumping up and down. Some were holding banners saying "I love Ikuto!" or "I love Kukai!" and vice versa. Are they really that special? Well I have to admit that their songs are good.
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End of concert
"Did you all enjoy the concert?!" Kukai asked. We all shouted "yes!". "Our album is coming out in a week. We're signing the CDs you buy next week on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. with one other group." Eh? Aren't we signing the same time they are? "Good night!" The lights dimmed.
"Isn't that the same time with Catching Hearts?!" one girl shouted.
"Kya! I love both groups!!"
"Wait, I see the group of Catching Hearts!! They're over there!" Oh crap. We five franticly looked around us and sure enough, all eyes were on us. The group was still on stage and I glared at every single member, especially this Kukai bastard. He ruined my one night out!
"Run!" I whispered to all of the girls. They all nodded. "3…2…1…go!" We all charged from the crowd. People were touching us and trying to grab us but we were smart and quick. After what seemed to be forever, I got away from the crowd. I looked around me and the girls were nowhere in sight. I reached for my pocket. Damn it. I didn't bring my cell phone! What should I do?! I'm not very accurate with the directions from here either. We also took Utau's car so that means I have to walk.
Hmm…it took us 10 minutes to drive from my apartment building to this place. I tried to retrace my steps and look for familiar roads. Well I do remember a shop with a big banner in front of it. I turned to my right and found the same exact shop. I sighed in relief. At least I'm on the right track. But I don't remember what we passed by next! I wasn't exactly paying attention to the road because Utau knew how to get there.
ARGH!!!! This is so frustrating. 1. Yaya wanted us to go to this concert. 2. Kukai made people know we were at their concert. 3. A whole mob of people was chasing me! 4. I'M LOST!!!!! HELP!!!
Omph!
I was on the ground. What the—? I remember walking 5 seconds ago. I might have bumped into someone. I rubbed my aching bottom. That really hurt.
"Watch where you're going," I heard a low voice warn. I stood up quickly and I bowed very low.
"Sorry!" I apologized. I saw his feet move past me. I raised my head and turned around.
"Wait!" I saw him stop. "Could you help me?"
"I'm lo—" He turned around. "It's you!"
"I have a name you know," he retorted. Tsukiyomi Ikuto.
"Never mind," I said turning around and walking away.
"Didn't you say you needed help?" he called. I kept on walking. "Are you lost?" he said a second later. I stopped in my tracks. Damn him! I turned around and found that he was 2 feet away from me. I stepped back quickly. How did he get there so fast?! I didn't even hear taps or cracks! Worst thing is, he's smirking!!
"So what if I am?" I challenged.
"I can help you," he offered.
"No thanks," I replied.
"You sure?" he reiterated.
"…" I hesitated. It's probably nearing 9:00 and I want to go home as quickly as I can because I'm so damn tired!
"Fine…" I reluctantly answered. His smirk widened. Was that even possible?
"Where's your house?"
"On Maple Street." (A/N: I just made up a name!!)
"Fine. Follow me." He led the way as I walked a foot or two behind him.
"How did you get lost?" He asked out loud.
"It's thanks to your buddy, Kukai." I snarled.
He chuckled. "That was his idea, not mine."
I glared at his back with an evil aura rising. After a few more minutes, I began to remember this area.
"I can make it on my own. I know this area." I walked away to the right. I turned to my left and he was right next to me. I jumped back and yelped.
"Stop doing that!"
"A kid like you shouldn't be wandering alone on the streets at night," he said ignoring my first comment.
"I'm not a kid! I'm 18 stupid!" I stomped away. But I stopped and turned back around.
"Thanks," I muttered knowing he heard me. At least he deserved that.
"You're very welcome," he said grinning. I turned back around and soon found my apartment building.
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I grabbed the phone as soon as I opened the door.
"Hello?"
"Nadeshiko? It's me."
"Thank goodness you're ok, Amu-chan! We were so worried."
"Sorry. I must have split up with you guys when I was being pushed along with the crowd."
"That stinks. I'm just glad you're ok. Good night, Amu-chan!"
"Good night."
Click.
I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth. I practically ran towards my bed because I couldn't wait to sleep. As soon as my head hit my pillow, I was fast asleep.
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CD signing
"Iori, can we go out already? Our fans are getting to me."
"In a sec, Amu-chan. Ok, you can go out now." The girls and I stepped out into the room with a long line of people and the photographers taking our pictures. And the other group. I sighed to myself.
X-x-Flashback-x-X
"As you know girls, you will be signing with boys' group, Midnight Mystery. There will also be a survey for your fans. They will get a piece of paper and write the 5 couples they think are the best from your group and the other group."
"What?! I never heard about this!" I exclaimed.
"I'm just curious because a lot of people are pairing you up with different members of the boys' group. You're signing in an hour by the way," she said with a mischievous glint in her eye as she walked off.
I groaned. "Just great."
"This will be interesting," Rima commented.
"Yaya wants to see who Amu-chi pairs up with!"
"Yaya!" I shouted.
Nadeshiko smiled while Utau looked bored.
X-x-End of Flashback-x-X
We'll just have to see what happens later.
After an hour
My hands were killing me!! I need to stretch them or I might never be able to move them again. Rima looked at me and gave me a this-is-so-tiring look. I nodded. Nadeshiko seemed ok with it and Yaya happily signed their CDs. Utau just signed her signature with an expressionless face. I looked to my left at the boys. They were happily chatting with their fans. Ugh, this is making me sick.
End of CD signing (like 2 hours later)
"Thank everyone! We're stopping right now! As you know, there was a survey of your pairings of the two groups. We will display the result in our next issue of our magazines," Iori explained. The boys' group manager was also there as well.
After that, we went through the back and Yaya started talking.
"My hands are so sore! But it was fun signing!" she blurted.
"Wasn't that interesting?" Nadeshiko asked us.
"Sure, sure," I replied. I looked towards the door and found the group, Midnight Mystery, walk in with their manager.
"We were very happy to work with you today! Just call me Satoru," the manager introduced as he shook each of our hands. We then shook hands with the boy group. I was glaring at Kukai because I was still mad about him "accidentally" revealing that we were at their concert. I do not want to associate with any of these members. The blond haired boy gave me a charming smile causing me to blush. I shook Ikuto's hand firmly wanting to break his hand. And to no one's surprise, he was smirking.
"Ok, girls, I would like to announce some good news! Satoru and I decided for you two groups to work together to make an album."
Oh hell.
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End of Chapter
Hope you readers enjoyed that!! I need ideas for my songs!! It can be pop or rock or classical/rock. Thank you so much!
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