I love you guys to death!! *glomps on all of you* You don't know how giggly I get every time I see a review XD
Thank you to the people who reviewed chapter 8:
animeloverxoxox
xhappily-randomx
AnimeFreakFreaks
Xylophic
N e k o S o d a
xxALICExCULLENXX
AnGeLXLoVe
oxCuteKataraox
sweettara10
Tramilisha
Kelii-chan
xiiaoICEangel
AmuletFortune
animedprincess
Kikopie88
S
breeze on a moonless night
h2okitty
rebellious-and-ditzy-bookworm
Amuto-4eva
animeblackfox
kitty cat
babo123
kool495
Shiro Anubis
sylvanicara
sakuita
shugo-Raven
End of List
Ok, I decided to do this one first because I lost my some of my motivation for Unexpected Love. I mean, it's my story based on Twilight and I don't feel excited like my other stories. I'm not even sure if I should continue with the story. For people who are fans of Unexpected Love, do you want me to continue the story?
And man, I got back from my trip and I was so tired -.-
Did everyone see episode 79? IT WAS AWESOME. Of course, it was sad but I loved the cute moments with Yoru~ ^.^ But where's the line saying "Why does everyone depend on me?" or something like that? But I was in fangirl mode when I saw Utau. Ah, one of my favorite characters~ Death Rebel's chara-nari was cool too :D and Kukai's brothers were so cool ^^ Haha, Tadase got made fun of by them XD (or at least that's what I'm thinking) Now if only Utau came to visit too xP I bet the brothers would be blown away by her tsundere attitude ;D Well, I can't wait for the next episode. The Embryo shows up O.o I think they are animated chapter 31 or 32. But then that means Ikuto's flashbacks are coming soon right?? *excited*
And guess what happened. You know I told you about the first version of chapter 8? Well, it seems to be lost after our computer was fixed. Actually, all the files were deleted. I was like "NOO!!!!" So I'm afraid I won't be able to post up the first version of chapter 8 T.T
And I just noticed something. Amu had the same outfit in chapter 7 and 8 O.o Oops.
X-x-Flashback of Chapter 8-x-X
"Thanks for driving me home, Ikuto."
Amu got out of the car the same time Ikuto got out of the car. Ikuto was carrying the big stuffed cat.
"Here." Ikuto looked away as he extended his arms out with the giant stuffed cat.
Amu gasped but was delighted. "Is this really for me?"
"Yes." Amu didn't notice it but Ikuto was blushing just a teensy bit.
"Thank you so much, Ikuto!And also thank you for spending the day with me. I had a blast."
She took the stuffed cat and without thinking, gave Ikuto a one-arm hug. Ikuto froze. Amu stopped too once she noticed what she did. She was about to back away but Ikuto hugged Amu (and the cat) tightly. Amu's hold on the animal loosened and the poor cat fell to the ground. Amu's arms lay limply at her side while Ikuto's arms were wrapped around her body.
"I-Ikuto?" Amu squeaked out. She didn't expect this from Ikuto.
Ikuto did what he thought. He couldn't take it. The way Amu smiled at him, the way she hugged him, the way she said his name—she was driving him crazy.
It seems like Tsukiyomi Ikuto fell in love with his childhood friend…twice.
X-x-End of Flashback-x-X
What He Wants
Amu's POV
I let out a shaky breath. I couldn't sleep a wink after what happened two hours ago. I pulled the covers away and sat up on my bed. I was planning to go to bed earlier than usual because of the long day I had with Ikuto but his hug woke me up.
I brought my knees to my chest and wrapped my arms around them. I placed my chin on top of my head, in deep thought.
Why did he give me the stuffed animal? I thought he wanted to keep it since he picked the prize himself. (The cat is sitting on my bed by the way. It looks really cute on my bed.) Why did he hug me? Well, I hugged him first but still…
Most importantly, why did I even hug him in the first place?
It's not like me to do that. But…
Ring! Ring!
I let out a squeak since I wasn't expecting that. The telephone interrupted my train of thought and I was a bit mad at that. I need some time to think this out. Sure it's been two hours since I last saw Ikuto and you might be thinking why I didn't think within those two hours but I was too dazed to think until now.
"Hello?"
"It's me. I didn't wake you up or anything, right? You're always up late at night so I assumed you were wide awake."
"No, you didn't. I couldn't sleep because I was thinking about something."
"About what?"
I hesitated. I trusted Rima but why was it so difficult to say it out loud in words? "About today. Ikuto was the only person free."
"Hmm…I don't think you're really thinking about today. More like about Ikuto?" Rima suggested.
"Sorta…"
"What did you guys do today?"
"We went to see Twilight," I think that's one of the only romance films Rima sees. She prefers comedy more than chick flicks. "Then we went to the amusement park and I saw Tadase."
"Speaking of the damn bastard," I frowned when she said that. I may not like Tadase anymore but she still shouldn't talk of him like that, even if he cheated on me. "I saw him today."
"Really? When?"
"I was walking to a restaurant to meet someone—"
"Who?" I interrupted. "I thought you were spending the day with your family."
"I did. My parents had a call from work saying they had to go to where they worked ASAP."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"It's ok. And then I got a call from Nagihiko. He also finished his business for the day and he asked if I wanted to eat dinner with him at a restaurant close by. He said that everyone else was going to eat with their families and I was the only one left." That's right. Nagihiko texted me asking if I wanted to eat with him but I was already eating ramen with Ikuto so I declined his offer. "I said yes."
"Do you possibly like him, Rima?" I slyly asked. "You never call him by his first name until now."
"Shut up," she coolly said but I know she was flustered on the other line. I giggled. Nagihiko and Rima would make a great couple. "Anyways, back to the real subject here. While, I was walking, I saw him. He was walking with Nagihiko—who said that he bumped into on the way—and I accidentally kicked him in the shin when I met up with Nagihiko." The sarcasm and smugness were evident in her sentence.
"Rima!" I scolded. "You shouldn't do that."
"Why? He hurt you so I have every right to have some revenge."
I sighed. I loved Rima for doing that but that was cruel. "Really appreciate it but it sucks for him. He already got punched in the gut."
"Seriously?" Rima was clearly amused. "By whom?"
"Ikuto."
"Ikuto?? As in, the friend of Hotori?"
"Yea, I found that hard to believe too."
"Why?"
"He found out Tadase already had a girlfriend when he asked me out and Ikuto said that what Tadase did was low, even for him."
"Wow. Was that why you were thinking about Ikuto?"
"Sort of. There was another reason too."
"And that is…?" she trailed off.
"I hugged him and he hugged me back."
"What?? Did I just hear that Hinamori Amu, the Hinamori Amu, hugged a guy when she never even went out with a guy before??"
"You're overreacting, Rima." I sighed. "And Tadase was the first guy I went out with."
"I just thought it would fun saying that." I sweatdropped. "And Hotori doesn't count; you can't even call that a relationship! But why did you hug Ikuto in the first place?"
"Um, I'm not sure. That's why I was thinking. I guess I followed my instincts?"
"Girl, I think you like Ikuto."
My mouth dropped. "There is no way I can like that pervert!"
"I think you have already fallen for him."
"That is not true."
"Then why did you hug him?" Her sentence cut me short. I don't know why and I've been pondering that all day. Why did I hug him? Could it really be that I love him?
"I'm not sure. I guess to thank him for the day."
"Girls would do that with their female friends. For guys, they would thank them if there was some kind of special relationship between them. Plus, there must already be something between a guy and a girl if the girl asked the guy out for a day."
"Everyone else was busy and I didn't want to just be by myself!" I contradicted.
"That might be true but couldn't you have asked Mizuki?"
Mizuki? Ah, crap, I didn't even check if she was free! Mizuki was right; my friendship with her really is fading. Ever since we went into showbiz, we spent less and less time together. Mizuki having a boyfriend doesn't help the situation either.
"I forgot. But I think she would have gone with Ken on a date."
"True but Ken might've had work to do so he couldn't spend the day with Mizuki until later. You could have at least spent a few hours with Mizuki."
Rima was right. Again. I could've spent a few hours with Mizuki.
"I rest my case. You like him. And I think he likes you back."
"Why would you think that?"
"Why else would he have hugged you back?" Rima was correct again. "A natural person—especially you and Ikuto—would be surprised and won't know how to react."
"I doubt he likes me. He just teases me for the fun of it."
"I don't think so. Hugging you is one of the signs of him liking you. Did he give you anything at the end of the day?"
"Yea, a stuffed animal."
"A big one?"
"About four feet."
"Another sign. I really think he likes you. But listen, I have to go. I'm getting really tired and I have to get some sleep. You should really get some sleep too."
" 'Night, Rima. Thanks for everything."
"No problem."
Click.
I pressed the off button and placed it on where it belongs. I pulled the quilt over my head. I let out a long groan. Rima made me even more confused!
Does Ikuto like me? Do I like him? What was with the hugs? Why am I thinking so hard about this topic? Why can't I go to sleep? Why am I so frustrated?? Why, why, why??
I let out some kind of weird, loud noise. Most likely from my exasperation and frustration. I petted the stuffed animal on the head, hoping it would calm me.
Then I saw it.
It was small but visible. I didn't notice it when Ikuto me the stuffed animal. I was too preoccupied in my thoughts. I took out the white piece of paper that was half concealed, thanks to its hiding spot behind the collar of the cat. I sat up once again. My long, slender fingers opened the piece of paper and I angled it so I could see what was written on it with the help of the moonlight pouring in my room from the window.
Hope you had fun today. This is my little gift to you.
-Ikuto
I folded the note again and placed it in my drawer. My head hit the pillow and my face was brighter than neon red.
That's so sweet of him!
That's what I was thinking right now. Could he possibly like me?
I eventually fell asleep from all the intense thinking.
X-x-Dream-x-X
"Onii-chan, do you really have to go?"
The boy in front of me nodded. This was when I was little, right? The boy's face was unclear.
"Can I come with you?" I pleaded.
He shook his head. "You have to stay here. It's safe for you. Take care of Utau while I'm gone, ok?" He kissed my forehead swiftly and ran off with his violin slung across his back.
"Onii-chan!" I ran but he was much faster. When I reached a corner and looked around, he was already gone. I broke down and cried my heart out on the streets.
X-x-End of Dream-x-X
My eyes snapped open and met broad daylight. I brought my hands to my eyes and sure enough, it was wet.
"Onii-chan…who is this "Onii-chan"? And what is this about Utau?" I whispered, asking myself. I placed my arm over my eyes as I thought some more.
Friday
"Good morning, Amu-chan!"
"Mornin', Nadeshiko," I murmured. Nadeshiko and I were walking alongside each other to first period. People were now used to having idols in their college but they still stared at us whenever we passed by them.
"Is something the matter, Amu-chan?"
"It's nothing."
"Would telling me make you feel better?"
"I'm just thinking."
"Oh, I see. Getting off of that topic, did you find someone to spend the day with yesterday?"
I went rigid. (I told Nadeshiko what happened with Tadase and me yesterday. She wasn't happy at all. I also told Utau and Yaya. Yaya was whining and saying Tadase was a real jerk. Utau was mad as well.)
Nadeshiko noticed this. "Um, could it possibly be that you were thinking of yesterday's events?"
I nodded once, blushing. Nadeshiko hit the mark dead on.
"May I ask what you're thinking about?" Nadeshiko has always been a great person to talk to. She has the best advices.
"It's just that I'm confused about my feelings and Ikuto."
"Tsukiyomi-san?"
"Yea, he was the only person that was free yesterday."
"Go on." Unlike Rima, Nadeshiko rarely cuts my explanation off with questions. She usually asks them after I'm done talking.
"I hugged him at the end of the day yesterday as a gesture of saying 'thanks for spending the day with me'. Then he hugged me back. And to top it off, he gave me a four foot stuffed animal."
Nadeshiko thought for a moment. "What were you feeling when you hugged him?"
"I felt elated and shock because he hugged me back."
"I think you like him, Amu-chan."
"That's what Rima said last night when she called me but I'm not sure. My heart doesn't beat a million miles a minute when I see him though."
"I think your heart will beat rapidly today when you see him."
"Don't count on it." I firmly denied it but on the inside, I had some doubt about what I just said. Will my heart flutter when I see the man I have been thinking the whole time since last night?
"Just follow your heart. I'm sure you'll figure out the answers to all your questions in the near future."
I smiled towards Nadeshiko and hugged her. "Thanks for the advice, Nadeshiko." Although her advice was vague, I still feel comforted.
She hugged me back. "Anytime. Whenever you need a shoulder to cry on or anything, I'll be there for you."
"Ok."
"Amu-chi!!" I turned around the same Nadeshiko turned around and we saw Yaya waving her right hand wildly a few yards from us. Rima and Utau were with her too. "Yaho!"
"Hey," I greeted. Nadeshiko waved. Yaya ran over to us and hugged me and Nadeshiko.
"What's up, Amu-chi, Naddy?" She let us go and grinned at me. "Can I kick his butt today?"
"No, Yaya." I sighed.
"What's she talking about?" Nadeshiko asked, curious.
"When Amu-chi told Yaya what Tadase did, I was so mad!! I begged Amu-chi to let Yaya punch Tadase and kick him but she said no," Yaya ranted, flailing her arms around.
"Rima did that already."
"Eh? Seriously??"
All eyes were on Rima then who looked smug. "Yea, but it was only in the shin. I felt better when I did."
Yaya laughed. "I never knew Rima-tan would do that! But that's great! But I still wanted to be the one to kick him."
"We'll save that for another day," Utau said. "Now let's get to class."
I walked in my math class gracefully and sat down in my assigned seat. Ikuto wasn't here yet and Nikaidou-sensei was busy organizing the papers.
I began doodling on my notebook out of boredom. I wound up drawing a little girl with a boy kissing her forehead. I'm pretty good at drawing people if I do say so myself. I added detail to the hair and eyes before I realized who I was drawing. That was me in the picture and "Onii-chan".
"Boo." I felt hot breath on my neck. I jumped in my seat and slammed my notebook shut.
"I-I-I-Ikuto!!" I stuttered. My heart skipped a beat. I looked up to see Ikuto standing next to his chair in all his handsome glory.
My heart was drumming against my chest as fast as a hummingbird's wings (which is extremely fast; it can beat up to 200 times a second!). And then I comprehended what Nadeshiko said.
"I think your heart will beat rapidly today when you see him."
She was right. My heart is beating quickly. But that's only because he scared me, right?
"What'cha drawing?"
"That's none of your business and stop scaring me like that!"
His trademark smirk emerged. "You're just so fun to tease."
I felt a pang at my heart. Was I really nothing more than a toy? Rima was wrong—he just likes to play with me. Ikuto sat down next to me.
I didn't notice him take my notebook until I didn't see it in front of me. "Hey!"
Ikuto was flipping through my notebook. My notes and my drawings!! I tried to snatch it back but he easily maneuvered around my hopeless attempts.
"You seriously take this much notes?"
"S-Shut up! I need to study them when tests are coming up."
"Hnn…" Ikuto said, flipping through my notebook. "I like your cat."
"Gee, thanks," I muttered darkly. I draw a cat at home when I was bored. It was a small drawing at the top of the page.
I can't believe I'm just letting him go through my notebook. I sighed. The sound of pages being turned stopped. I looked at Ikuto to see what was wrong. I blushed darkly. It was the picture I just drew!
Ikuto just looked at the picture, not saying anything. It scared me a little. Noticing that he let his guard down, I snatched it away from him. "Hah!"
"Who were those two?" he quietly asked. What was with his sudden mood change?
"None of your business."
"It is—" He was cut off by having a coughing fit.
"Ikuto??" I patted his back, hoping it would make him feel better. "Are you okay?"
He continued to cough while I pounded on his back. After his coughs stopped and his breathing was stable, he spoke.
"Thanks." He then sniffled because he had a runny nose. I stood up to get a tissue and gave it to him. "Thanks again."
"Are you catching a cold?"
"Nah, probably just the weather."
The bell rang, indicating that class has begun. Nikaidou began his lesson of math for the day while I took down notes. I was trying to concentrate but I couldn't help but worry since Ikuto kept on coughing and sniffling.
Then I thought if it was my fault. After all, I was sick a few days ago and maybe Ikuto caught it from me? But he looked fine yesterday…
In music class, he was no different.
"You should go see the nurse or something."
"I'm fine."
"But…"
"Why are you so worried about me, Amu?"
An angry vein popped. "Just when I was worried about you, you start teasing me! Sheesh." I turned away and saw Tadase walking up the aisle to his seat. He stopped in front of me.
"Hello, Amu-chan." He smiled.
"Hi, Tadase." I don't add the "-kun" anymore because why should I be so polite when he was rude to me?
"Hi, Ikuto." He gave a nod to Ikuto.
"Hey," Ikuto greeted. Tadase took his seat in the row behind me.
"Have you and Tadase made up?" I whispered so Tadase won't overhear our conversation.
"Sort of. It's not like how it was before but at least he's not mad at me."
"That's good." I smiled. And then class began.
"Yes it is finally Saturday!" I stepped out onto my balcony. (A/N: I did say there was a balcony…right?) I took a deep breath to inhale the fresh air. The sun was blazing with not a cloud in the sky. The blue endless sky was breathtaking. There was barely any wind at all—just a light breeze.
It feels like something good will happen today.
It was 10:00 a.m.
I went to my closet to pick out an outfit. I decided on some white capris and a yellow top. I put some yellow flats on and I pulled my hair up in a ponytail.
I brought my tote bag which contained my music sheets, a notebook, writing utensils, and much more. My tote bag had all my necessities.
I went out of the apartment building and started walking to who-knows-where. It's such a nice day and I want some time to myself for once. I haven't thought about my music for a couple of days and that is…wow. I don't think I've ever done that before.
I decided to go to the park to let my ideas flow. I really needed to think of some new songs and walking around might spark some inspiration in me.
I arrived at the park and there was barely anyone here. That was a surprise. But I guess not since there was a huge sports game going on somewhere nearby.
I sat down with my back against the trunk, sighing in contentment. The light breeze ruffled my hair as I closed my eyes to listen to the music notes inside of me. High notes, low notes, medium notes, loud notes, soft notes, and….
Panting.
My eyes opened and I listened more closely. It sounded like someone was breathing painfully. I leaned to my right to see what it was.
More like who it was.
I gasped and stood up to fully go around the tree I was resting against.
It was none other than Tsukiyomi Ikuto.
However, unlike his usual perverted and awake self, he was slumped against the bark and heaving deeply. My heart thundered against my chest. Argh! Must I go through with my fast heart beatings?
I shook his shoulder, hoping that would wake him up. It didn't. I tried again, a bit harder this time though and called his name out. "Ikuto! Wake up!"
"Unn…" At least I got some response from him.
"Ikuto, wake up. Ikuto!" I shook as hard as I could. Looks like that did the trick. He opened his eyes slowly and I gazed into his and sighed with relief. "Good, you're awake."
"Amu?" he muttered.
"Yea. What's wrong?"
He began coughing. "I *cough* don't *cough* feel so *cough* great."
"Yea, I can kinda see that."
I placed my left hand over his forehead. "You're burning up!" When I was about to let my hand fall down, Ikuto brought his right hand up and kept my hand on his forehead. His hand was really hot! I have to take him somewhere.
"Your hand feels nice *cough* against my skin." He let out a breath of contentment and closed his eyes. I have to admit, he did look cute with his eyes closed. He looks more at peace. If only he was always like this.
"We need to go somewhere. Let's go to the hospital." I started to stand up but he used his left hand to hold me down.
"It's just a cold. There's no need to make such a huge fuss over it."
"And a fever. Ikuto, you need to rest! And I don't think sleeping here will help."
"It will help if you stay here with me."
I blushed many shades of red. He's sick right now and doesn't know what he's thinking. Yea, that's it.
But somewhere in the back of my mind, I was hoping that's true.
"Ikuto, where is your house?"
"Unn…"
Getting directions from him won't help. Besides, I couldn't just run back to my apartment to grab my car because I can't just leave him here! Plus, I don't even know where his house was. Also, his parents will be able to take care of him and he has fresh clothes at his house.
I grabbed my cell phone from my bag. I scrolled through my contacts list and found the number I was looking for.
"Amu-chan?"
"Hey, Nagihiko. Are you busy at the moment? I have a small favor to ask."
"Sure, I'm not busy at the moment. What's up?"
"I was wondering if you knew where Ikuto's house was."
"Um, yea. I do. Why do you need his address?"
"Well you see, I was going to the park to work on my music sheets when I stumbled upon Ikuto. He has a fever at the moment and I have to take him to his house. His parents can take care of the rest."
"Sure, I'll be there soon. But Amu-chan, Ikuto's parents aren't living with him."
"What?" I looked down at the sleeping Ikuto. I still have my left hand over his forehead but my arm was getting tired from holding my hand up. No wonder he's all sick. No parent would let their child go out when they have a fever running. But he can't take care of himself… I guess the only choice left is me taking care of him. Besides, I was the one that made him sick and he took care of me when I was ill so it's natural to return the favor. "I'll take care of him, then."
"Alright then. I'll see you in a few minutes. Just hang in there until I arrive ok?"
"Will do. Thanks, Nagihiko."
I stashed my phone away in my bag and looked down at Ikuto once again. Both of Ikuto's hands were on the ground so both of my hands were free. However, I didn't let my left hand go down since Ikuto liked my hand on his forehead. I used my right hand to pet his hair. His hair was so soft…
"You're going to get better, Ikuto."
As promised, a car appeared near Ikuto and me. I saw Nagihiko get out of the car.
"Thanks so much, Nagihiko."
"It's not a problem." He smiled towards me. "You take Ikuto's right side and I'll take his left."
I slung Ikuto's right arm around my neck while Nagihiko did the same on Ikuto's left. We dragged him over to Nagihiko's car. People were staring of course. They probably thought Ikuto was drunk or something and two of his friends were nice enough to take care of him. After we settled Ikuto in the back of the car, I went into the passenger next to Nagihiko.
We had some talk here and there.
"I have a question, Amu-chan."
"Yea?"
"Why are you doing this?"
"Well, I can't just leave him here. Who else is going to take care of him?"
"You could've asked someone else who was a closer friend. Like me but I can't since I have to finish other matters after this. And don't take any offense to that; I'm just saying."
"No, it's fine. And I'm not a close friend."
"Girlfriend?"
"O-Of course not!" I stammered, blushing.
"I was just thinking that maybe you guys are going out since you two seem so close. Ikuto isn't that social with no other person than us and you. Heck, I think he talks more around you than us. We're his guy friends but he rarely opens up to a girl."
"Really?" I mused.
"Really."
I took back a backward glance and saw Ikuto sound asleep. I sighed, wondering what I got myself into. And here I thought that today would be a perfect day!
"We're here."
I got out of the car and saw where Ikuto was living. I gaped.
It wasn't as big as a mansion, but hell was it huge! It was bigger than my whole apartment building! It was 3 floors to 4 floors high and two normal houses wide. To someone who is extremely rich might not think of it as big but we're talking about one person here. I wonder what Ikuto does with all the extra space in the house…
Like how we dragged Ikuto from the tree in the park to Nagihiko's car, we did the same and lifted Ikuto to the door.
"Is it open?" Nagihiko asked.
"Um…" I awkwardly turned the doorknob. To my surprise, the door pushed open.
"Doesn't he lock the door?" I mumbled. Nagihiko laughed.
Nagihiko and I placed Ikuto on a white 3-person couch in the spacious living room. I thanked Nagihiko once again and he left. I locked the front door and looked at Ikuto.
"Ah! What am I going to do?? I can't just leave him here! I have to take him up to his bedroom!"
I climbed the winding, polished wooden stairs to the second level. The room all the way down the hallway was a huge bathroom with a big tub that could fit 2 people at least. I tried the farthest door on the right. That room had light purple walls with butterflies painted on the ceilings. I saw a big shelf just for CDs and records. There was a desk filled with music sheets. This room oddly reminded of Utau… I'll ask Ikuto later about this room.
I tried the room on the left but turns out it was just a guest room.
Was Ikuto really living here all by himself? What about maids or servants? I would expect that from him. Maybe there is someone else living here and he/she (well most likely she) has the room with the purple wallpaper.
I went to the room next to the purple room and found a gigantic room with dark blue walls. This room is most likely Ikuto's. I rushed back down the steps and stopped in front of Ikuto.
"Ikuto, wake up. You have to help me. I can't lift you up all by myself. Come on, Ikuto!" I poked his face but he didn't wake up. This…is so frustrating.
I wrapped Ikuto's left arm around my neck and mustering all my strength, I raised him up. Come on, Amu. You can do this. You're not a weak little girl anymore.
I staggered a bit but all was well. My right arm was around Ikuto's waist to support him. I turned to my right and saw Ikuto's face barely an inch from mine. My heart raced. By the time I'm thirty, I might have a heart attack from all this!
"Ikuto? Are you awake?"
He stirred and opened his eyelids. "Amu?"
"Can you walk?"
"I'll try."
He took the first step while I held onto him, just in case he collapsed all of a sudden. He took another step.
"You're doing great, Ikuto."
He took a third step. Then the fourth step. Unfortunately, his foot slipped on the fifth step.
"Whoa!"
Instinctively, I closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes, I blushed at our position. My back was to the wall and I was hugging Ikuto. Ikuto had his hands at his side and his chin was on top of my right shoulder. His face was facing me though. If he had his mouth open, it would've looked like he was going to bite me like a vampire sucks blood from a human. My heart beat at about 100 beats or something per second, if that was possible.
"I-Ikuto, we're almost there." I pushed Ikuto away and helped him climb up the stairs again.
After we accomplished the difficult task, I kicked open Ikuto's door and heaved the person in the room.
I finally got a good look in the room. The main color of this room was the color of Ikuto's hair. He had a king size bed with a blue quilt that had gold designs on the cloth. Like the room on the left, this room had a whole shelf filled with CDs, records, and DVDs. I should ask Ikuto if I could snag one.
His desk was neat and had the usual things a normal desk would have. It had a lamp, lots of drawers, loose leaf, notebooks, and writing equipment.
Ikuto's feet dragged across the carpeted floor as I towed him over to his humongous bed. I stopped when I saw the pictures above the bed. I didn't think Ikuto would hang any picture up but I guess he did.
There were 5 of them. The first one had Ikuto of when he was but a little boy. It was pretty cute actually. He was eating chocolate ice cream. Figures.
The second one had his group "Midnight Mystery" of when they first debuted probably.
The third one had Ikuto holding some kind of trophy and his face had a subtle smile.
The fourth one had two people; a man and a woman. The man resembled Ikuto quite a bit. The difference was his hair. The man's hair was neater than Ikuto's but it was still midnight blue. The woman had blonde hair and stunning amethyst eyes. Just like Utau's. The mother was holding a baby with blue hair. I realized that it was none other than Ikuto. Aw, he was so cute!
The fifth and biggest one that hung in the center of the row of the frames stood out the most. My eyes widened. The couple from the picture before stood behind Ikuto and a girl with blonde pigtails. She looked a couple of years younger than Ikuto. She had gorgeous purple eyes. She looks so much like her mother. Hoshina Utau. Or is it Tsukiyomi Utau?
"Unn…"
"Ah, sorry Ikuto! I was looking at something. I'll put you to bed right away." Ikuto had his head down low.
Then Ikuto changed his direction. He swayed towards me and I couldn't hold him up anymore. We both collapsed on the bed with me under Ikuto.
"Eek! Ikuto, please move!"
He wouldn't budge. He stayed as firm as a rock. His legs were on the outer part of my legs so I couldn't exactly move them but my arms were at my side. For some reason, Ikuto's hands were intertwined with both of my small hands. His head was on my right and I could feel his warmth radiating from his body.
"I-Ikuto, you're not going to get better at this rate!" How high was his fever? Was it rising? Well I can't check with my hands and his warmth from his body could be misleading. I sighed and decided to do the other way.
My forehead made contact with his. His eyes opened and I just stared into his eyes. My heart could've jumped out of my body and out the window. My face reminds you of a ripe tomato. You can just call me tomato face from now on.
I leaned my head back so our heads won't be touching but it seems that Ikuto won't accept that. He used his right hand to push my head onto his. My face flushed. Yea, call me strawberry face, cherry face, any kind of face that has something to do with dark red. But isn't it natural? As much as I hate to say it, Ikuto is hot and we're foreheads and noses are touching. Our lips were an inch away on top of that!
"Do you remember the bet we had yesterday?"
"Y-Yes."
"What I want is…"
My breath hitched. It was sorta like the moment of truth or something. I wonder what it is… Even if he's sick, he has the ability to make me do whatever he wants. He could make myself me embarrass myself. Maybe he wanted me to be his slave for a week? Grovel before his feet? Run around Seiyo Records singing "Mary Had A Little Lamb"?
"…to have you for one full day."
End of Chapter
Ok, I originally planned for this chapter to be longer but I don't want you guys to wait any longer so I was like, "Screw this, I'm stopping it here so they can read it sooner." XD the next part will probably be up this week or next. But I REALLY have to update "Unexpected Love" but did you know that I was really motivated in this chapter? I wrote 10 pages in 2-3 hours and that hasn't happened in a LONG time. It felt great =) It was like a surge of inspiration. Also, the part where Amu was saying it was a nice day and stuff and further down, my vocabulary and description got better. Well, I think it did. My style of writing changed a bit but for the better :D
Here's a preview of chapter 10:
"Stay with me." His expression was unbelievable. I have never, ever seen Ikuto's face like this. His eyes were sad and solemn and not a hint of a smile or smirk was on his face.
"…ok." I pulled a chair up but Ikuto stopped me.
"Sleep in the bed with me."
Heh heh, I bet you're anxious to read the next chapter right? ;D Well, I hope you are ;) Next chapter might be shorter but hey, I've been writing long chapters lately so you should be happy already xD
And did you know the last chapter was exactly 10000 words?? O.O
Also, go on youtube and type in the search box "Susan Boyle". She was on Britain's Got Talent and she was amazing. Simon Cowell had a dreamy face going on and I was like "OMG".
And for those who haven't read the story "A Battle with the Hottest Guy", go read it! It's excellent :D
This will make me more happy and motivated :D
l
l
l
V