A/N: Hey y'all! XDD This story is going to get funky from here on out. I'm hoping to put in lots of Amuto, but you guys have to understand that it's pretty awkward with my family hanging around my shoulders. So...don't expect major make-out scenes. Just a warning. Hee hee.
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Flashback
"Utau, wasn't that Ikuto?" asked Kukai. Everyone else had a dumbfounded look. Utau was as shocked as them, but slightly happy as well.
"Probably. But now I can have a competition with Amu again. This time, I definitely won't lose!"
Amu's POV
I heard the crowd yelling and shouting in pleasure. I warmed with happiness with the thought that my existence was not as insignificant as before. I turned back to my fellow band members, and congratulated them all and thanked them for their hard work. Nearer and nearer I came to the violinist. Right now, he was putting away his violin in a corner. I bent towards him, and said,
"Thanks…Ikuto. Good job for all your hard work." He turned around to me, and his face was blank.
"Amu…"
"You played wonderfully out there Ikuto." Kisangi came over and put his arm around my shoulders. Instantly I tensed, and looked at him. Memories of pain came over me, and I unintentionally winced. Kisangi looked at me, and sensed my discomfort. He smiled wider, and hugged me. I wriggled, but his arms were like steel cables. Ikuto looked at our embrace with a little bit of anger in his eyes. All of a sudden, I was ripped out of Kisangi's arms, and Ikuto was now hugging me! I stopped myself from hyperventilating so I could hear him speak.
"Why do you do that? You know that she doesn't like it."
"Why, Ikuto-san! I never knew you cared about Amu so much. Besides, isn't it natural for a boyfriend to want to hug his girlfriend?" Kisangi laughed and looked at the other band members. "Hey guys! Who wants to go out for a drink? We'll bring Ikuto-san with us this time, for such a great performance."
I looked at Ikuto and shook my head, warning him not to go. He looked down at me, and smirked.
"Sorry Kisangi-san. But I think I'll pass. Instead, I would love to accompany Amu for the night. I don't think you would object. You are going to have fun with your friends tonight, and Amu doesn't like to drink."
Kisangi glared at Ikuto, and then laughed even harder. "Point taken! Alright then, Ikuto-san. You can have Amu for tonight. But remember, nothing can be hidden from the Silent Knife (Chapter 13). And Amu, I'll keep my promise to you (Chapter 15). Just don't do anything naughty!" Kisangi and the others left the room talking about the best bar to go to for a celebration.
Amu looked at Ikuto in frustration.
"Why did you say that?"
Ikuto glanced down at her in mock surprise.
"Why Amu, I never figured you as the drinking type."
Amu blushed at her mistake, and stuttered, "I-I did-didn't mean that!" Then she noticed Ikuto was still hugging her. She tried to wriggle away, but Ikuto wouldn't let her. "Ik-Ikuto! Let me go!"
"No. Can't we just stay like this for a few minutes?" Amu sighed in defeat and let Ikuto hold her. A "few minutes" passed and finally Amu nudged Ikuto. His eyes were closed, and she wondered if he was asleep. She giggled and reached over to ruffle his hair. Then, she couldn't stop. His hair was just so soft! She didn't notice that she had turned around in his arms, and was now facing him. Suddenly Ikuto's eyes opened and Amu gasped. He smirked and locked his arms behind her back.
"So Amu? I never knew you wanted to kiss me so much."
Amu blushed tomato-red, and jumped away.
"I didn't! You b-baka!"
"Then why were you touching my hair?"
"T-That's because…."
"Yes?"
"NOTHING!!" Amu took in a deep breath then calmed down. Her mask was back in place. "Well then, shall we go?"
"Where Amu? Do you have an idea?"
"Yeah. But you're paying."
"Ouch. How mean." Amu shrugged then cracked a smile.
"You'll enjoy this place Ikuto."
"Where are we going?"
"On a road trip."
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"Amu. Where are we?" Amu had taken Ikuto through various alleyways that he didn't even know existed. There was no response. Ikuto shrugged and continued following. Suddenly, Amu stopped…at a subway station.
"Well?" Amu asked? Ikuto just stared.
"How am I supposed to be impressed?" Ikuto asked. Suddenly, Amu laughed.
"I'm just kidding. This isn't the place. We have to go alittle further."
Embarrassed, Ikuto just shrugged. "Whatever."
Amu giggled and went down the street, into an alley. She entered a club called "Cat Scratch Club" (RENT!!!). Ikuto looked up at the glowing sign, wondering what made Amu take him there. Being the pervert he was, he smirked at the image of Amu dancing in a nightclub.
"Ikuto! Hurry up!" Ikuto shook himself from the daydream and smirked at Amu as he came closer to the entrance. "What were you daydreaming about?" Amu asked, slightly annoyed. The bouncer had stamped her hand and there was now a cat scratch stamp on her right hand. Ikuto held out his, and received his own stamp.
"Nothing Amu. Just imagining you in your underwear," Ikuto lied.
Amu blushed and glared. "Pervert. Well, hurry up."
"Do you come here often Amu? That bouncer seemed to know you, you didn't even give him a tip," Ikuto commented. (I don't know how night clubs work. I'm just making it all up!)
Amu looked back as she walked into the darkness, then smiled a cat's grin. All of a sudden, she disappeared into the dark, and Ikuto was left staring at an open space where Amu had been. He spun around in a frenzy, wondering where she could have disappeared to. All of a sudden, he heard loud, banging music, and saw a door open, slightly ajar. He glanced in, and saw Amu in the center of the dance floor. She glanced up, and caught him staring at her. She grinned and started walking towards him. She gestured towards the DJ who lowered the volume of the music. Ikuto also started walking towards her, ignoring the gasps of surprise from the other women in the club. He was used to it by now. When they met at the bottom of the stairs, he glared at her.
"What was all that about? You left me in the dark without a word?"
Amu laughed gently, and tickled him under the chin with her fingers. "Awww. Was Ikuto, the alley cat, scared of the dark?"
Indignant, Ikuto grabbed her hand and frowned. "No. And why does the entire staff here listen to you?"
Amu snaked her arm around his neck, bringing his head down closer to hers. Her eyes were half-closed, seductive even, and Ikuto could feel her hot breath on his lips. Amu opened her mouth to say something, then smiled wickedly. "Let's dance."
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"What?!" Ikuto was dragged to the dance floor, where Amu started dancing around him. He stood stiffly, watching her move her body around him. He gave up on frowning and smirked. Grabbing her waist, he commenced to dance with her, their bodies flowing smoothly and together. After thirty minutes of dancing, he led her to a booth, where she ordered two beers.
"You drink?" asked Ikuto surprised.
"Nope!" She giggled in response.
"Then why'd you order—"
"Celebration Ikuto. You did fabulously today."
"What makes you think I drink?"
"You didn't object for yourself when I ordered it. I just took the chance." Amu smiled and zoned out. "Life is all about chances…" She started and got out of her reverie. "Anyways," she said brightly, "we should have fun tonight! Ki-chan gave us a one-in-a-lifetime break. You won't get this every time, you know."
"Ki-chan?" asked Ikuto stiffly.
"I'll explain later. Oh look! Here comes the drinks!" The waiter smiled at Amu and she giggled in response.
"Here you go, ohime-sama."
"Why, thank you!"
Ikuto cleared his throat and glared at the waiter. "Yeah. Thanks. Now go flirt with some other girl. She's with me." The waiter shrugged nonchalantly, and winked at Amu before leaving.
Amu popped open both beers, and handed one to Ikuto.
"To our band!" she toasted. She clinked beers with him, and glugged down half the bottle. "Wow! What a jolt!" Ikuto looked at her out of the corner of his eye, wondering why on earth was she so high? She might actually be drunk Ikuto thought. Then he grinned, knowing that he would be getting his information today.
"So Haruhi," he began. "Why did you start that band?"
Amu looked up and shrugged. "Not my idea. It's part of Kisangi's game. You know Ikuto? I don't really want to play, but Kisangi leaves me no choice." She stared into Ikuto's eyes, mostly drunk but still maintaining consciousness. "You should go away, you know. All of you. The next few weeks here won't be pleasant. I don't want any of you to get hurt." The last line she said quietly.
"Why did you leave?" Ikuto asked after some moments. The music was still booming, and there were more people dancing. Amu slammed down her beer bottle, now empty.
"Come on Ikuto. The night's wasting away. Let's go dance again." As she got up, she fell down again, and she grinned lopsidedly. "Oops. Maybe not."
Ikuto chuckled at the sight. Amu was undoubtedly drunk, and incapable of standing up.
"Ikuto~~~!"
He started at the way she said his name. It was almost like the way Utau said it. He shivered, making sure that Utau wasn't there, just in case.
"Ikuto~~! I don't want to get up! Carry me!" Amu whined, just like Yaya.
He glared at her, then smirked. "Alright Amu. I'll carry you if you promise me something."
"Okay!" Amu burped then giggled again. She stared up at him with glazed eyes, but somehow he sensed she wasn't as drunk as she acted.
"I want you to…"
A/N: DUM DUM DUM!! XDD
You guys tell me what you want. You can make it a amuto scene, OR have someone interrupt them (cough the Guardians cough).