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"There's something I need to tell you, it's really important," Kukai had come up to Ikuto and me saying this.

At first I was wondering what he wanted to tell but we just followed him. We sat around an empty table as Kukai sat opposite us a desperate look on his face. He took a deep breath as he readied himself to say it. Then he just spat it out.

"Is it okay if I ask out Utau!" he blurted.

That completely shocked us. I stared at him in disbelief as I looked at Ikuto from the corner of my eye. He had the same look as I did. But there wasn't any problem, he had broken up with her now, and all he wanted was the best for her. That's what a brother was for, right? But, when it came to Kukai he began to waver. His best friend with his 'sister'. Even to me it sounded a little odd. I looked at Kukai seeing the optimism in his expression. He did like her, that was for sure, and he wanted to go out with her. It was weird that he had asked Ikuto for permission but maybe he thought that this was his first priority. Ikuto sighed as he shrugged as Kukai grinned like he was the happiest boy alive.

"Does she know that you like her?" I asked him as the expression on his face disappeared.

He sighed very loudly lowering his head. He shook his head.

"You haven't even told her? That's likely not to go down well," Ikuto scoffed.

Kukai's head snapped up at this comment. He glared at him, suddenly becoming more confident.

"Speak for yourself," he growled but Ikuto had heard him.

Now the two were glaring fiercely at each other as I watched them confused. What did Kukai mean by 'speak for yourself'? Maybe he just couldn't think for a proper retort. Or maybe, just maybe, Ikuto could be in the same situation. But with who? If he was then I wish he would tell me, I could help him. Although, it might not even be true. It's probably Kukai's way of trying and failing to retort back. Yeah, that's what it is. I laughed awkwardly as they turned away from each other. Ikuto snickered.

"I guess now, I won't let you have Utau, too bad for you,"

Kukai snorted, "Well, you..."

He was completely lost for words. He looked at me and grabbed my hand.

"Fine, then I'll be taking Amu," he stuck out his tongue as he nudged me to walk away.

What was with this weird atmosphere? I have never seen them argue about anything before, and so childishly. Seriously, they were like a couple of kids fighting over the last bit of chocolate. Could they be any more immature? Oh well, I guess Utau is important to Kukai. Very important. Kukai stopped walking as he collapsed down on the ground, he looked a bit pissed. I sat down beside him. We were out of sight's way and near the entrance to a classroom. I started to wonder when Kukai met Utau, and how he began to feel this way. I obviously knew they know each other. But I was just curious how it happened. Especially only a few days after that happened.

"Utau, she still talks about Ikuto," Kukai paused looking at me, "And you,"

I looked at him wondering where he was going with this. He swept way his hair from his eyes as he continued.

"I was with her a lot after she broke up with him. I ended up falling in love with her, unpredicted, eh?" he took a deep sigh, "But she still loves him no matter what I do. Confessing would just be utterly useless. I don't even know why I asked Ikuto, because I know what the outcome will be. A plain, flat NO,"

He looked up at the ceiling as he finished his sentence. So Utau hadn't forgotten, even though she had broken up with him, she couldn't. I didn't think she would be able to, and I was right. But I feel sorry for Kukai. He doesn't know what to do and I can't help him. But still.

"Don't give up before you start," I stated proudly.

He turned his head to me stunned. He took in my words and smiled. He chuckled as I looked at him narrowing my eyes.

"I think Ikuto's hiding something from you, something very important," He stood up and lent a hand to me as he pulled me up.

I balanced myself on my feet as he smiled at me boyishly. Then without a second word he walked away the smile staying permanent on his face. Ikuto was hiding something? What could it be? I shook my head; I am prying way too much. This time, for once, I'll leave this question be. Unless, I find out accidentally.

I walked home as I hummed the tune to my new song. Such a long day. Ikuto was acting slightly odd for the rest of day and refused to talk to Kukai. On the other hand, Kukai seemed a little too happy. He was completely hyper. He was now focused on confessing at the right moment, and getting Utau to fall in love with him. He was extremely optimistic, which was a very good thing. Also, when I mentioned to Ikuto about the Christmas Dance he became even weirder. He blushed again, for no apparent reason. I remembered the day when we went shopping for my dress with Rima as I became bright red. Could that be why? I had almost entirely forgotten about that, and I was glad I had. But now the thought was fresh inside my mind. I couldn't erase it away and as I kept on thinking about it my cheeks became even hotter. I slapped myself hoping that would bring me back to my senses. But of course, it didn't work. Now I was thinking about it even more and I am sure that to passersby I looked like a complete and utter nutcase. I was right about that one. I heard a snigger from behind me as I turned on my heel to see Ikuto trying to restrain his laughter. Yeah, go on, laugh as much as you want, you were the one that started it. Damn. He stopped as he titled his head.

"So, how is Freakville lately," he asked cheekily as he smirked.

Very clever. Not. I rolled my eyes as I began to walk away from him but all he did was follow. I was about to tell him to go away when I remembered what Kukai had said before. I think Ikuto's hiding something from you, something very important. I turned around narrowing my eyes. Could he, could he possibly be?

"Ikuto, are you hiding something from me?"

That took him by surprise. He stared at me shocked as his mouth opened and shut as he thought of what to say. But he didn't say anything; all he did was stand there like a goldfish. He fixed his composure as he smirked at me. But I could tell that smirk was hiding his true feelings.

"Hiding? I'm not hiding anything. What gave you that idea?" he asked.

I shrugged deciding not to continue this conversation. If he was hiding something, he didn't want me to find out. So I guess that I would ignore it for now. We turned a corner as these drunken couple came waltzing down the road towards us. Ikuto was on the right side of me as they looked at us with a giddy look on their faces.

"Aren't you two supposed to be at home? Go on, go," the man said as he pushed Ikuto into me.

I really am incredibly clumsy. I lost my balance when Ikuto had been pushed into me as I fell. Ikuto saw this coming as he stopped me grabbing my hand. I fell into him as he grabbed my waist. HOLY MOTHER. This was very close, indeed. I could feel his freaking heart beat, that's how close it was. I was already starting to freak out when Ikuto pulled me from him to see a bright red blushing face. I looked down at the floor hoping like hell that the blush would soon disappear faster than ever. He smiled as he leaned towards me and kissed me on the corner of mouth. I looked at him in surprise my face going redder and redder by the second. What the hell. WHAT THE HELL! I was becoming frantic as he laughed at my reaction. Did he do that to tease me? That's so mean, how could he do something like that? I gritted my teeth, I feel like hitting something.

"Can I take you to the Christmas Dance?" he asked.

I looked at him. Jesus, where the hell was this going. But still, I felt happy that he had asked me. I nodded as he grinned at me.

"Don't forget, we have that video for your 'Didn't steal your boyfriend song,'. I think it's on Wednesday," he mentioned.

I had almost forgotten about that matter. I nodded again the blush disappearing from my cheeks. Wednesday was only a few days away, to be exact, only 3. I would see Utau again. I wonder what will happen when I do. Will she still feel resentment towards me? I really hope she doesn't. I touched the corner of my mouth unconsciously. Maybe I am starting to discover what he is hiding from me, just a bit. Ikuto sighed.

"Hey, I'm hungry. You got any food I can eat?" he grinned.

I snorted but smiled.

End of Chapter

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