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"Careless"

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." A.E.

(Taking it from last chapter)

When I stepped in the classroom I glanced at the students and the first one to catch my attention was the little blonde girl from earlier.

She looked at me. Did she notice? The girl evilly smirked and then chuckled softly. Yes, she noticed. What's with the 'oh I'm so good' aura?

She was really getting on my nerves, but I pretended not to care. I sighed and faced the teacher for the first time. He was good looking, and his kind smile sure made me blush. He welcomed me and said he was only a substitute teacher; therefore I wouldn't be having classes with him for much longer. The other students-mainly the girls- made a fuss out of his words. I guess they like him too much?

"But if you need to talk about school matters you can come to me anytime."

"Yes, thank you." I replied

"So everyone, this is your new college. Hinamori Amu. Hinamori-san, please take a seat."

I looked for a seat and unfortunately, the only one remaining was…

"Anoo... Mashiro-chan is it?" The blond girl slightly lifted her head and glanced at me with her superior look. I sighed. It had to be her. "Looks like this will me my seat from now on, please take good care of me." I smiled; she replied lifting one of her eyebrows.

"Hmpf." and faced the window again.

Oh well. I give up.

**time skip**

It was lunch time. I wasn't much hungry so I planned to take a walk thru the school, but some classmates gathered around my table introducing themselves, asking several questions and making plans, so I had it canceled, I had fun with them though.

"Uwaaaa, you guys, you guys. " a cute girl named Hina –I think- shouted excited " They are coming this way."

They?

"No way! Let me see" another girl said "Wait for me! Ah Hinamori-chan, you come too" then she pulled me. Everybody on our class were leaning on the windows. "Look, look" I did as she said and I saw a group of 4 people -3 guys and 1 girl- walking towards the gym building.

The girl was really pretty and had this shinning aura. Two of the boys –who were fooling around- were really good looking. As for the third guy –who was a few steps ahead of the others- the sun was too bright so I couldn't take a good look. Wait a minute... that silhouette...

"Hinamori-san, those four are -or so we call them that way- the Harem Group."

I was perplexed to what I heard.

"W-what?"

"The Harem Group." The girl who I was talking too giggled "They are all very good looking don't you think? And they all are very bright too and good at sports."

"Really? Ahaha"

"Yes, so let us introduce them to you. The girl is Hoshina Utau, she's the prettiest girl on our school. Or so the boys say. The boy with brown hair is Shouma Kukai, supper hot and very sporty; and the other guy is Fujisaki Nagihiko, he mastered five dancing styles from all over the world."

"Oh I see." I wasn't really interested but, oh well.

"So there usually are 3 more people with them, but two of them are absent from school due to some internship project, they are Yuiki Yaya and Sanjo Kairi. Then there is one other girl." There was a sudden change on the cheerful felling of the class.

"She is disliked by everyone." Another girl continued.

"She's not!" the guys replied.

"That's because you are blinded by her fake cuteness, but whatever. Anyways, that girl is Mashiro Rima."

Oh that girl.

"She acts like a queen or something. And she thinks that she is way too superior just because she's one of the richest in our school."

She does have a superior aura but I don't think that is the reason.

"Oh well, last but not least" the girl sounded exited again "the one that all girls die for and all boys bow to. The extraordinary and gorgeous: TSUKIYOMI IKUTO!"

"Ugh..." I couldn't help my shocked –and a bit disgusted- reaction to that name.

"What?"

Oh crap. They are going to find out. Get a hold on yourself girl!

"N-no it's nothing, ah-ahahaha I just thought about something…unpleasant."

They looked at me, curious; they didn't make any further questions about that matter though.

"Hinamori-san, were you popular on your previous school?" This time it was a boy talking to me.

"hum…"

"Well, duh. After all, she's so cute." Another guy replied before I could answer.

"Oh shut up Hitaki. So Hinamori, were you popular?"

"Uhm…no haha, I was pretty invisible." I lied

"Awww. What a disappointment"

Disappointment?

"Yeah I know right? Here we were hoping that you could become the next one to fit in the harem group. If that happened, we all could be more close to them too."

Wait what?

"Yes, I was so looking forward."

"Me too."

Say what? Was I being used?

"Oh well girls, I guess It can't be helped. The amazing me will be your comfort." Hitaki posed trying to look sexy.

"Not happening." the girls said at the same time.

"Ugh, I was stabbed" and then Hitaki fell dramatically on the floor.

I laughed softly. That guy's funny.

I really don't want for them to know that I was actually quite popular before. Popularity is something that I really don't care about, the group I was in was similar to that 'Harem' one, and pretty much all the people in it had fake and cold personalities. I only joined because of…

I felt a sharp pain while thinking about the previous matters.

"Hinamori-san, what's wrong?" A guy with a cute face was righ beside me, looking at me with a kind expression.

Oh he's worried?

"Ah, Suzuki -kun, it's nothing. Don't worry." I remembered his name because most girls talked about having a crush on him.

"You sure? You seem kind of …lost in thoughts?"

I felt pain again.

"It's…its fine, really I was only remembering how things used to be before I got here." I smiled.

"Really? Well then, how was it?"

Oh crap. What am I going to say?

"Umm…"

*RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING*

We jumped in surprise.

I sighed with relief. Saved by the bell.

"Take your seats." The teacher came in and the class was about to start when I noticed…

"Anoo...Sensei, Mashiro-san is not here yet."

A background buzz started, most of my classmates where muttering something about what I said.

The teacher sighed and then said:

"Again?"

Huh? What do you mean by 'again'?

*Time skip*

I was finished for the day. Mashiro-san didn't get to any other classes.

"Hinamori-san!"

A small group of a two girls and three guys were gathered around my seat.

"Do you want to go out with us?"

"Uhm… thanks but maybe next time ok? I need to go to the chairman's office."

"Aww. Ok, see you tomorrow"

"Yeah." I waved goodbye.

I sighed. I'm alone in the classroom. I gazed outside the window and felt a bit sleepy.

"Yawn~. I didn't have much sleep. Let me just rest here for ten minutes."

I laid my head on the tabletop and fell asleep soon after.

****...****

I opened my eyes, and the first thing I saw was the colors of the sunset thru the window. How pretty; so relaxing. I rubbed my eyes and when I looked up:

"What the !..." I saw Ikuto's face centimeters apart from mine, he was sleeping on my desk.

Heh, cute...! NO, nonononononooooooo! What are you thinking?.

"HEY you."

"Mnnn…"

"Don't 'mnn' me. Wake up you idiot."

"What?" He yawned

"That's what I should be asking, what the hell do you think you're doing?"

"I'm obviously trying to die." he said sarcastically.

I was speechless. This guy really likes to mock me. I punched him in the head.

"Oww… what was that for?"

"Answer me. What are you doing here?"

"I'm sleeping. Well…was sleeping."

I glared at him. He sighed and then said:

"I was passing by and heard you snoring." I gasped in reply to his sarcastic comment and then he started again "I saw you sleeping and tried to wake you since it was getting pretty late, but –clearly- you didn't wake up. Then, I was tired and took a seat. Dazzled with your cute sleeping face I too fell asleep. There, is the report completed?"

I took a few seconds to think. Dazzled he says...

"Nonsense… I don't believe in you."

"…Why?"

"Because…wait. You said it was getting pretty late. What time is it exactly?"

"Probably around 9 p.m."

"Oh God... oh no! I didn't warn my parents about getting late. I'm going to be grounded for life!"

I grabbed my bag and dashed out.

Good thing my house isn't very far. But why does he have to tag along?

"Why are you following me?" I protested

"I'm not, I'm heading home too."

"Suspicious." He shrugged.

I sighed hard. Ugh why? WHY? Why does he have to follow?

I didn't have time to give it much thought I just hurried to get home before my parents.

I didn't get to go to the chairman's office. I sighed. Oh well, it wasn't urgent.

I could see Ikuto yawning from the corner of my eye. I chuckled softly, he noticed and looked at me with a "what?" expression.

I smiled and then said it was nothing.

"You're a weird one." He then faced the road again as I continued to look at him.

"Nee, Ikuto…" before I could finish my sentence he smirked and said:

"First name bases now huh?" I felt my checks getting hotter.

Oh no.. this guy is growing on me...

"It-It's not that big of a deal."

"hmpf…I suppose." He smiled kindly and waited for me to talk again. But this time when I started again I couldn't face him directly, so I stared the floor.

"Is this way really the one to get to your home?"

"Well it's one of the few I can take to get there."

"I knew it, you stalker."

"pff…'stalker'…I like it." He smirked.

I stared at him with "what the heck" written all over my face.

When I got home my parents opened the door before I even knock. They glared at me and asked what was the reason for me to get home so late; then my father froze staring above my shoulder. I looked back.

"What are you still doing here?" Ikuto was standing outside my house which led my father to misunderstand the situation.

My mother, who stood silent until now, looked at Ikuto with a curious expression. Then she said:

"Anata, let the kids explain first. Amu dear, what happened?"

If I say that I was sleeping I sure will get in trouble, my parents won't leave me alone once they realize that I haven't got much sleep.

"Well you see I—"

"Excuse me." Ikuto interrupted me "You see, I was working on a paper, but it wasn't going so well, Hinamori-san noticed and volunteered to help. Time passed so quickly that when we realized, it was already this late. Since it was getting dark, I walked her home."

I was astonished. Why would he cover for me?

"Oh." My mother said with a kind tone on her voice and grabbed my father's arm-who was still shocked "Well then, thank you for taking care of our daughter. What could we do for you?"

I looked at Ikuto again and saw his smile. He is smiling? Not smirking?...What is he planning?

"Oh no. I am the one who should be thanking. She really was a great help."

Even though I was surprised by seeing his goody-goody act, I sighed with relief. Thank god he didn't accept the offer.

"But…" he continued

But? Oh no…

"If I could borrow her for one day… you see, I still haven't finished the paper and I would really appreciate her help." He was surrounded by a sparkling aura.

What the heck? Is this guy for real? Heh, of course my parents won't let such thing happen.

"Sure."

WHAT?

I was shocked. I opened my mouth to protest against that idiotic reply, but before I could say anything…

"Then, is Saturday ok?" Ikuto asked still smiling. I glared at him.

"Of course." My mother answered.

"What?" I finally said with my voice full of despair. "No I—"

"Then, I must get going." Ikuto slightly bowed "Thank you." My mother smiled and then he turned his back.

"wha—no…wai—"

"Oh that's right." He turned and looked at me. "Would you want me to walk you to school tomorrow? I leave nearby so, besides I heard you weren't socializing much."

"What? Where did you—"

"Amu dear. No good." My mother sighed "Please take good care of her."

"Wha-?"

"I will."

"Wait…I—"

"Bye Hinamori-chan." And he finally smirked.

I just stood there, unable to say anything. I was too shocked.

Wha—what just happened? I'm going to walk with him to school? «Take good care of her» She said?… NO moreover… Saturday… I couldn't say no. I was continually being interrupted. And now...and now…

My mind was all blank.

"OH no." Those were the only word I could speak.

Tehee… Amu's in trouble now. Hmmm what will Ikuto do now? I mean, he'll have a full day to tease her. I bet he's planning it all. What an opportunity!

h well… I hope you liked it! And I'll try to make more and faster updates! Please REVIEW\COMMENT! And…

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PS- Oh and btw, to those of you that like Shounen, fantasy or action anime and haven't watch Sword Art Online: I recommend! I love the novel and I must say that the anime is great so far! So it is a MUST SEE.