A/N: Ok, so first of all I would like to rant about the stupid editing system here, it takes too long for it to be fixed and it gets me so annoyed arghh. Also I forgot to add that the prologue and the crappy first chapter are in Amu's POV (obviously) annnd…I think that's it. Enjoy!

(Hot Summer Days)

Chapter Three

Reg. POV

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It was now the weekend and Amu didn't feel like going anywhere or the worst; moving around. It was a scorching hot day in mid May that pretty much felt like it was melting everything around her. She could have sworn her shoes had melted when she left them outside right before she crashed and took along awaited nap.

"Ugh…" she groaned on the living rooms floor. The fan in front of her wasn't helping much since it practically threw flames back at her, and to make matters worse their air conditioning had decided to take the whole week off. She rolled on her back and found herself facing a soft pink t-shirt and half a lower back and some faded shorts.

"What…?" She squinted and sat up and quickly regretting it when her head started pounding. She groaned again and slapped both hands over her head and slumped back down. Ami turned and blinked her pigtails bouncing at her movement.

"Headache?" she asked while popping a blueberry Popsicle into her awaiting mouth.

Amu nodded sluggishly.

"It's waaay to hot."

"Yeah-"ice clunking against each other was heard. The pink haired maiden sprawled on the wooden floor took along breath in and out.

"Here" her younger sister poked her on the ribs with a Popsicle. One rich gold eye cracked open from under a hand and thankfully took the cold awaiting treat. She grunted at sat back up slowly. She had a puzzled look on her face when she noticed the bright box in front of her.

"Why do have the cooler out here? The kitchen is like three steps away Ami" she scolded. Ami turned back to face the television.

"Do you want to get up and get them?" the nine year old retorted. Amu stopped opening her Popsicle feeling defeated and glared at her younger sister's back.

"Yeah…your right I guess" she bit her Popsicle and was followed by a small squeal. The cold treat really hurt her sensitive teeth. She juggled the ice in her mouth while failing at talking.

"Ro, weh…is, uhh- oh-oh cold cold cold, Momma?" she managed to finish while she crawled over to Ami's side who was engrossed in the music videos on t.v.

"She and Papa went to get some ice and food for later." She replied while licking the Popsicle. Amu nodded. She remembered that since it was hot, her parents decided to have a small barbeque outside later today. She was glad since this meant not working the kitchen and letting it get hotter than it already was in the house. The pink haired teen sucked on her popsicle and soon was glued to the t.v like her sister.

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Amu was on her laptop surfing the web when her sister poked her head in through the door. She turned to face the brown haired kid.

"Yeah, I think I forgot to mention that Tadase-kun called while you were napping…"

"T-Tadase-kun?!" she almost fell of the chair when Ami mentioned this little tid-bit.

"I didn't want to wake you since you looked peaceful while sleeping…" she explained, but it wasn't enough for Amu. Hotori Tadase called her! He actually took his time out of his day to call her! This was amazing for her since this boy was pretty much how she survived school. He was the king of Seiyo Academy; literally the king himself since he was in the king's chair in the student counsel; he called the shots and everything!

She was too busy gushing over the phone call that she didn't notice Ami mumble something incoherent and run out down the stairs.

Wow…Tadase-kun called me, I-I wonder what he wanted to talk about…ohh!

Amu clasped her hands over and over while jumping up and down out of pure happiness. The blonde prince was the only man or being that made her get like this, never does she act like this; so childish and happy, gushing with pure love, and only she would admit to acting goofy over the teen.

She let out dreamy sigh and popped down on the chair and started drawing Tadase in her mind.

He's perfect. He's nice ,he has manners and is easy to talk to…

Hotori Tadase was pretty much the definition of the perfect dream guy and boyfriend. He was head of the student counsel at Seiyo Academy; one of the highest ranking schools in all of Japan's history since it was built in the 1930's. He came from a rich business family with a lot of power and founders of their city; Seiyo. Tadase was an only child, he lived with his grandmother and father and mother in a traditional Japanese house far in the city. Rumors have it that he had a dog that passed away and that he was once close to but it hasn't been confirmed yet.

Tadase was about 5'6; short blonde hair that reached up to his chin with the cutest cow lick toping of the center of his head. His eyes where a beautiful garnet color ranging from different shades of reds depending on the lighting. What made him even cuter was the fact that he still carried a baby face, perfect lips so kissable…overall he was cute. He was lean; a skinny cute, he looked fragile to the point that if you hugged him you might end up snapping him in half. Though she did have one complaint and that was the fact that his legs where prettier than a woman's, which threw Amu into shame at the fact that a man had better legs than models on a runway...

Hinamori Amu had never really experienced love, she never bothered with it, and it was never a big deal. Couples where the whole population at school; she'd noticed but never did nothing about it.

That is until she stumbled upon the blonde after an accident.

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She had been walking to her last class of the day, humiliated and annoyed. Health class's anatomy lesson was directed at her today, and as embarrassing as it was she could do nothing when Tsuki-sensei asked her what her bust size was, the whole class of course full of girls and guys kicked out for this part of the lesson had laughed at the question and all eyes where on her. Face flushed, she didn't know how to answer or to answer or not, but her being herself, an alter ego was brewing within her.

The petit old woman smiled at her, bright brown eyes sparkling; awaiting for an answer.

"Hinamori-san?"

All eyes where on her.

Left, Right. All on her.

She blinked, her mouth opened and closed, like a fish out of water. She felt as though she was going to faint from the personal question that held her pride. But in the end, even before she noticed she had already opened her mouth.

"I don't have to tell you anything."

She mentally groaned.

Feminine gasps erupted from all over the room. The short old woman sighed.

"Expect detention or community service this Friday Hinamor-san."

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After the subject was changed and class resumed the bell had rung and for Amu it was the holiest sound she'd ever heard at that precise moment. Once out the door her shoulders slumped and one of the girls from her class caught up to her.

"You know, you could have just said that it was too personal to say it out loud." Amu looked at her realizing what the girl had just said. A pat in the shoulder and a wave later, the girl left to her next class. The pinkette sighed and slouched to class.

The bell had rung and students rushed to class, she however didn't care, other more important things where on her mind.

Mom.

Her mother was going to have a fit. But knowing Amu she wouldn't be surprised, but she still gave her a bad scolding

Trudging down the stair of building C she noticed a soda can. She stopped; staring at the shiny red can. It was so kickable. Gold eyes narrowed and looked from side to side, checking to see if no one was around. The campus was not empty and haven forgotten all about her being late she took a deep breath and with all the force she could muster up she swung her foot forward.

The red bottle flew up, higher and higher it flew. Amu turned on her heel and walked towards her designated stop.

Clunk.

"Oww"

Amu turned back around and watched in horror as the school counsel member rubbed his soaked head in pain.

Oh my god.

Within seconds she was standing next to him frantically apologizing. Not only was her day already sour, she just hit a member of the school counsel!

"I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean it, I d-didn't think the can was full…ohh! S-sorry! "She babbled on.

Tadase gave a small smile while rubbing his head. Amu noticed that while he smiled, dark liquid dribbled from his hair onto his face, horrified she frantically dug into her pockets and backpack for a her handkerchief. When she found it she quickly patted down his golden locks.

"I really am sorry! I just…ugh, I'm sorry" she apologized once more. He had stopped her by his melodic laugh.

"It's alright; I was in such a hurry that I wasn't looking where I was going" he reached for the handkerchief; his hands brushing slightly against hers. The touch instantly froze her movements.

"May I?" he signaled at the small cloth. Completely speechless, she blinked and nodded stupidly. The king smiled and took the handkerchief and laughed while wiping his face clean of the carbonated drink. All Amu could do was stare at the young man.

"It was an accident, it happens to all of us" he gave of a dashing smile, taking Amu by surprise, and ever so slowly and hotly did for the first time in her life blush over a guy.

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Ami was in the brightly lit kitchen seasoning the meat her mother had asked to help with for the family barbeque in a few minutes. The sloshing of the meat made her cringe.

"Momma, why can't onne-chan do this? Utau's new music video will air in like, now!" complained the chestnut haired girl. Hoshina Utau; the it singer and model of all Japan was about to have her latest musical installment debut on national television and Ami was stuck in her kitchen adding colored salt to a dead piece of animal, which she would devour in a matter of moments. Her mother pointed for her to finish up. Annoyed, she did the only thing she could do. Sucking in a huge amount of air she turned towards her mothers back and opened her mouth.

"Momaaaa" she whined

"Pleaseeee, I have to see it before anyone else does." She continued; her eyes sparkled. Her mother turned and sighed. "Not now dear, come on, it's only a few pieces of meat hurry and finish up okay?" She pleaded while keeping a smile on her face. Shock carved into her face, Ami sulked and went back to her task knowing that she's been defeated. Her mother smiled and turned back to cutting onions.

"Thank you dear."

Ami pouted. She was adding the seasoning when something pushed her out the way; and almost causing her to drop the meat. She turned to the cause of the almost accident.

"Hey!"

"Here give me that and go watch your video" Amu said and took the items from her. Ami paused before giving her older sister a quick hug and beaming at her, Amu smiled back and shooed her away; telling her to wash up first. The rosette put the food down and washed her hands before picking up the meat up. Her mother looked back and smiled at her; thanking her for helping out.

"Thanks dear, now we'll be done faster" Amu smiled and nodded.

"No problem momma."

Ami's happy squeal rang through the house. "It's here! It's finally here!"

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Luckily the heat had gone down but not enough for them to not feel it. Midori happily sighed when she slumped on to the beach chair. The curling of her toes and the long stretch gave away just how happy she was to relax now and to stay away from more heat. Taking a quick sip from the crimson colored punch, she faced her husband who was dropping the prepared food on the sizzling grill.

"Relaxing, isn't dear?"

Tsumugu turned to her with a bright smile. "It sure is! Being with the family on a hot day, nothing better than that!" beamed the head of the house. The mother blushed.

"Oh papa, you're so wonderful!"

"Dear!"

Amu sipped on her drink with a disgusted look on her face. She watched on as her mother wriggled in her chair and her father squirmed by the grill. It always made her feel awkward when her parents got all lovey-dovey, not only that, she knew for a fact that she'd need to put on earphones for her to sleep tonight.

Ugh

A nudge on the ribs made her turn towards her sister who was now dancing to Utau's new single on her media player. Amu watched on as Ami tried to sing, but failed miserably, she couldn't help but laugh at those big earphones on her which looked ridiculous on her tiny nine year old head. She watched on for a bit before she would excuse herself to go and attempt to sleep.

She was chewing on her food when she overheard some of her father's conversation with her mother. Her father spun around in glee as he talked about his latest gig.

"I get to shoot for Ester this coming week!" Midori watched in awe as her husband explained his latest piece of work that was considered very big for a photographer who worked for a very secluded company that only worked with nature and objects. It had been Tsumugu's first choice of job, but fate landed him somewhere else, and now he gets to do what he's worked hard for all these years!

The golden eyed girl popped another piece of grilled meat into her awaiting mouth and watched tentatively as her father went on.

"Well, my supervisor Watasuki-san said that I might be shooting for…"

He lowered his voice and looked over at Ami who was happily singing while eating and oblivious to that what going on.

"Hoshina Utau" he whispered.

Amu's pink brows shot up in amusement and her mother clasped her hands together and beamed at him.

"Oh! It's finally happening dear! Your dream is coming true!" exclaimed the young mother. Her husband turned his attention to much needed grill and turned a few pieces of meat over. "I know right? This is such an amazing opportunity! Ohh! I can't wait!" he replied.

Utau Huh?That's different

Although she wouldn't admit it, she was a big fan of hers; having hidden her most of her songs in a secret folder on her laptop so that no one would know.

Amu drank the last remaining gulps of her punch and quietly stood up from the backyard table and gathered her plate, chopsticks and cup.

"Thanks for the food Papa, it was very good." She called out.

The light brown haired man turned to her and smiled; waving the tongs at her "Glad it satisfied my angel!" Amu laughed and waved back and headed towards the kitchen. She placed her things on the sink and quickly washed them. Walking past the living room to head upstairs, she heard the phone ring. Stopping mid-way up the stairs, she quickly ran back down and grabbed the phone.

"Hello, Hinamori household" she greeted

"Yes, hello there. I'm sorry for calling this late" she recognized Watasuki-san's voice as the caller.

"Hello Watasuki-san, would you like to speak with my father?"

He sighed happily and replied back, sounding embarrassed. "Yes actually, if you wouldn't mind…"

"Not at all, hold on a minute." Amu quickly ran over to the backyard and handed her father the phone, who gave her a questioning look.

"Watasuki-san"

"Oh!" he placed the phone at his ear and greeted his supervisor. Midori glanced at her daughter, Amu shrugged.

"Yes! Really…That's great; of course I'll do it, yes!"

"Uh-huh…" he continued.

"Yeah, uh-huh. That'd be great, I can't wait!" Now Amu was curious as to why her father was happy.

"T-tommorrow?!" Ami had by now taken off her head phones and joined her mother and sister in hearing her father.

"It's so soon…Yes I know…Yeah…alright then, I'll do it. Thank's so much Watasuki-san, you're amazing!" he gushed. "Yeah, bye!" he hung up the phone and turned toward his three girls who where intently watching him; waiting for the news.

"The photoshoot got moved up and I'm shooting Hoshina Utau tomorrow!" exclaimed the father, Amu and her mother where in shock while Ami's shrill scream rang through the air.

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Amu now lay in bed and thought back to today's events. First Tadase calls her while she's being a sweaty hog and sleeping. Second, her father lands a big gig with one of Japans greatest entertainers, what else could happen today? She wins the lottery? The city blows up? Something…

She rolled onto her side and popped her earphones on and pulled open her play list of the week. Pulling the sheets up and snuggling up to her covers she closed her eyes and drifted to a much needed rest.

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A few minutes later she angrily kicked off the covers and flopped back to bed.

Summer days sucked.

Yeah, not much going on and I know, I know, no Amuto on this one but there might be some in the next chapter…I think idk. About all this Tadase stuff, I wrote it now so that I could get over with it and not have a hard time with it later, and mainly cause' yesterday my creative juices where running through me :) so yeah. I'm working on chapter 4 as I type this. This is probably the most I've ever written for a fanfic :O it may not seem like a lot to most people but it means a lot to me as a writer since I'm primarily a artist (check out my site for SC! Art). Also I'd like to thank everyone for the reviews and for the people who waited patiently for Chapter 2, thanks. So I'll stop ranting and try to finish up chappie 4.

And if you want to see the progress on my writing, check out my profile for that and possible projects.

Se you all next time, soon hopefully.

- c a n d y . h e l l