Ai: ...Just how long has it been...

Ikuto: Almost a year. Minus about 7 months.

Amu: You've abandoned us Ai-chan...

Ai: NO! I HAVEN'T! Of course I've wanted to write for the longest time. It's just that…

Ikuto: NO EXCUSES! WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO BRING AMU BACK TO ME!

Ai: JUST WAIT! Anyways, sorry mina! This is freshman year for me so it's been very hectic with school and all. I'll try to be better now. I just finished my finals. SO, I'll be getting back to the story. YAY!

Ikuto: …

Amu: …

Ai: What?

Ikuto: I wonder how long this will last…

Amu: I know…

Ai: IT WILL LAST! Anyways, I do not own Shugo Chara in anyway shape or form. Thanks for reading! Once again, here's A Love That Can Never Be!

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I knew that voice too well.

I turned around to face him.

"Ikuto, what are you doing here?" I asked.

"How have you been Amu-chan?"

"I've been well," I replied turning on my Cool-n-Spicy side, "You?"

"Oh, same here," he replied, "Have you met my new girlfriend."

He gestured to the girl on his right.

She was blonde and was very…how do I put this…oh hell, she looked like a freaking prostitute. The skimpy clothes and all.

She looked at me in disgust but introduced herself anyways.

"Ashley's the name," she said chewing her gum loud while spitting out little bits of spit on me and Kukai.

"The name's Amu. Nice to meet you," I said through clenched teeth.

She rolled her eyes and tossed her hair back.

"Ikuuuu~! Let's get out of here. This girl is SOOO boring!" she said to him tugging on his arm.

"Sure thing, let's get back to my condo," he said, "It was…nice seeing you Amu."

"Same here," I said trying to remain calm.

With that said, Ikuto and Ashley left.

"Wow, she seems like a total slut," Kukai said while we sat on a bench shortly afterwards eating ice cream.

"Yeah…" I said still thinking about what Ikuto and Ashley could possibly be doing back at his condo.

"ARGH!" I screamed out in frustration, dropping my ice cream in the process.

That's when my "mental breakdown" occurred.

"SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT PIE!" I screamed out, "WHY THE FUCK IS HE LIKE THIS! WHAT'S SO FUCKING GOOD ABOUT ASHLEY!"

When my rant had finally ended I realized that I was in the middle of a theme park…with little kids…and now mad parents…oops?

I suddenly blushed dramatically. I grabbed Kukai's hand and ran all the way back to the car with him laughing the whole way.

Kukai was still laughing as we got in the car.

"That was so hilarious! You just kept cursing and cursing. You should have seen the look on that mom's face!" he said buckling his seat belt and turning the engine on.

"It's not funny…" I said still embarrassed.

"Haha…ha…" Kukai's laughter died out, his face went serious.

"Amu…" he started, "I can't help but notice…do you…do you perhaps…not like me anymore?"

I looked at him in surprise.

"Of course I like you Kukai! How could you think I don't like you!" I answered honestly.

"No, you like me as a FRIEND right? You don't LOVE me…" he said quietly.

"I…I…"

"I knew it. You can't even answer me. You love Ikuto don't you…" he said.

"Kukai…I-"

"No, don't say anything. I had a feeling since the time Ikuto saw me kiss you. You meeting him today proved everything," he said starting to drive out.

I couldn't answer. It was true. Kukai was right. I've loved Ikuto this whole time. Every day I would wait by the door waiting to see if he would just come back in. But…he never did.

It was quiet the whole way home. Not even a single word.

When we reached my house, on my way out Kukai grabbed my wrist.

I looked back at him.

His eyes glassy he said to me, "Amu…I think we should break up."

I hesitated for a minute before I nodded my head in agreement.

"Yeah…that's for the best. Take care Amu. We aren't going out anymore, but we could still be friends right?"

I nodded smiling, tears coming out of my eyes.

As I walked up the steps I glanced back and saw Kukai wiping tears from his eyes then leaving.

I had loved Kukai. All the moments we spent together. He was there for me when I needed him and I really and truly did love him. But, my love for Ikuto was stronger. I would find some way to get him back. I would get him back no matter what.

As I walked into the house I yelled out, "I'M HOME!"

The house was quiet.

I walked into the kitchen and the living room looking for someone.

"ARUTO-SAN! SOUKO-SAN! UTAU-CHAN! IS ANYBODY HOME!" I yelled out while still searching.

I called Aruto-san.

He picked up on the third ring.

"Hello, Aruto Tsukiyomi speaking," he said professionally.

"Ah, Aruto-san, it's-"I began to say, but before I finished he replied.

"DAD! I told you to call me Dad!" he said in a whining voice, making me wonder if the voice before was even him.

"Okay, Dad, it's Amu. I was going to ask if you were at home, but I guess not huh?" I said.

"Ah, no, I'm at work right now. I'll be home at around 7 though."

"Oh okay," I said, "Do you know if anybody is home right now?"

"Um, Souko should be home right now. Or she could be shopping. I have no idea right now. Hey Amu-chan I have to go. I have a customer calling in. See you later."

With that he hung up.

I made my way up the stairs while dialing Utau's cell.

"Hello?" she said panting slightly.

"Utau-chan, hey it's Amu. I guess you're not home huh?"

"No, I'm practicing at the studio right now. Why? Did you need something?" she asked.

"Ah, no. I was just wondering."

"Mom might be home though."

"Oh okay. Thanks Utau. I'll let you get back to your practicing. Bye."

"Yeah, bye. I'll be home around 7."

She hung up.

I sighed to myself. I guess Souko-san was in the Aruto-san's and her bedroom.

I went over and knocked on the door.

…

There was no answer.

I knocked again.

…

There was still no answer.

I was about to leave when I heard the running of water.

Maybe Souko-san was in the shower.

I opened the door and went into their bedroom. I walked over to the bathroom and opened the door.

When I opened the door I screamed.

"SOUKO-SAN! SOUKO-SAN!" I cried out.

I fell to my knees in front of the bathtub.

Souko-san was in the bathtub.

It was filled with red water.

And blood was everywhere.

The source of the blood came from her wrist.

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Ai: OMG! WHY DID I DO THAT TO SOUKO-SAN! DX

Ikuto: …ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL MY MOM!

Ai: No…it…it's just for the storyline!

Amu: …did she…suicide?

Ai: That, you'll find out in the next chapter. I'll try to get back to you guys soon! Enjoy and comment! Lots of Love, Ai-chan.

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