Shugo Chara
Hot or Not
ShellyCullen: I'll let you all in on a secret. I wasn't going to reveal this chapter till tomorrow. Hehe, but I couldn't wait!
Ikuto: What kind of secret is that?
Amu: Not much revealed. -_-
ShellyCullen: So, I got the title for this chapter from some boy who said it during my middle school years.
Amu: You sound like an old lady.
Ikuto: Yeah, grandma!
Shelly: GRANDMA? I don't even have CHILDREN! Heck, I'm still in school!
Amu: ShellyCullen does not own Shugo chara or any search websites.
Ages:
Ikuto = 17
Amu = 13
Chapter Two:
Secrets, secrets, they're no fun. Unless you Share with everyone!
Amu's POV
I looked at the slip of loose-leaf paper in horror. "What was I THINKING?" I yelled, falling back onto my usual pink covered bed. Ran, Miki, and Suu floated over to me.
"I can't believe you agreed to the bet," Miki thought aloud, measuring my facial expression from above me. Ran stuck a pom pom in the air, cheering me on.
"GO AMU! You can WIN!" She called, trying to motivate me into this whole charade. Suu simply smiled, winking.
"Good luck, Desu!" She said.
"Gah!" I gasped, a scenario already playing out in my head. "That perverted cat will definitely win! He's a pervert for crying out loud!" I shouted, crumpling the piece of paper I had and tossing it onto the wood paneled flooring. "I refuse to take part in this game!" I declared, crossing my arms.
"There's her stubborn character again," Miki stated. The three flew over to the now wrinkled paper and opened it up.
"What is this, Amu-chan?" Suu asked curiously as they all examined the list.
I gave a sour look. "It's the rules for the bet. Rima handed them to me today in the royal garden," I groaned, the memory returning. Nadeshiko tricked me! She new I would say yes if it had to do with Tadase!
"Ahh, come on Amu! This will be exciting! An adventure! We'll all help you!" Ran perked up excitedly as the others nodded in encouragement. I sighed.
"Oh, yeah. I forgot to tell you. No guardian characters are allowed," I admitted, sulking even more.
"WHAT?" All three yelled at once. I got up, too tired of confusion, and picked up the paper, pointing.
"Rule number 5: No guardian characters are allowed during the two weeks," I read right off the sheet as they all glared at the words.
"That's not fair! Desu." Suu whined, suddenly not entertained by the game.
"Yeah, I want to see how flustered Amu gets before she figures out she can't win this," Miki murmured to Ran as I glared and grabbed her tiny, chibi body.
"MIKI! Since you think you're so smart, why don't YOU come up with an idea to help me!" I yelled, while shaking her hard enough her head rocked back and forth.
"O-Okay," Miki agreed; her eyes unfocused as I moved her. I finally released her as she took a deep breath and went to the computer. "Just go online and look up "how to be passionate"." She said calmly.
"That's a great idea, Miki!" Ran giggled, doing flips in the air.
"Look it up online? How pathetic and innocent do you think I am?" I asked her, raising an eyebrow in question.
"What are you saying? You actually think about things like that?" Miki teased as my face got hot.
"GOD! NO! Just shut up!" I yelled, roughly pulling out the computer chair and opening up an internet google page. The three charas stared at the screen.
"What are you typing in, Amu-chan?" Suu asked curiously.
"How about, "how to seduce a perverted cat eared boy"?" I almost growled, suddenly getting mad at Ikuto all over again. This was ALL his FAULT! The three charas sweat dropped. I looked over each them and sighed. "Fine, fine. I'll just start with how to be passionate." I typed it in the search engine and clicked search. Millions of different responses came up.
"Wow! Look how many there are! Desu." Suu practically squeaked, amazed as I scrolled down.
"Guess Amu isn't the only desperate person in the world," Miki murmured and I glared at her, once again. Her smart ass comments were beginning to get to me.
I clicked on a video which revealed a lady explaining how to kiss your partner. My cheeks started to burn when tongue motion was set into action.
"Eek! Amu's a pervert!" Ran squealed as everyone looked at the screen.
"N-NO I'm not! I need this to beat Ikuto," I explained coolly, motivated now in winning and not embarrassing myself.
"That's the spirit, Amu-chan!" Ran cheered, becoming her usual peppy happy self again. We watched the show, while becoming red. Ran was even turning a light green.
"What are you watching? Porn?" A deep, husky voice asked from behind me.
"AHH!" I yelled, quickly deleting the box. I spun around to come face to face with Ikuto. He smirked at my flaming cheeks. "I-I am not watching porn! You gross pervert!" I yelled and picked up a pillow, throwing it at him. Of course, Ikuto caught it with one hand and threw it back on the bed.
"Why are you here, anyway? Don't you know what personal property is?" I questioned, crossing my arms.
"Of course. I just love to see you blush," he responded bluntly, his smirk growing wider. I tried best to hide the redness, but it reappeared. He continued. "Seriously though, I just came to wish you luck on the bet. You're going to need it," he said matter-o-factly. I glared, narrowing my eyes.
"What makes you think so? You don't know anything about passion!" I stated, sure of myself. Ikuto wasn't so much into romance...I don't think. He was…more a man of action.
"Oh, really?" He asked as he smirked and a wicked glint crossed his eyes. My eyes widened. Uh-oh.
He started moving closer to me, walking slowly. My heart started to pound as I backed up, falling backwards onto the bed. He chuckled. I struggled to get back up on my feet, but Ikuto was already on top of me, just hovering over.
I stared at his blue eyes, seeing an unreadable expression on them. His hand sudden came up and rested on my left leg. My breath stopped short. His touch was warm and made it feel as if my leg were on fire and at the same time, chills ran down my spine. What is he...?
"I think..." He began, his hot breath blowing in my face. I tried to think straight, to remember how to speak, but nothing came out right.
"You think...?" I whispered, while his hand moved up my leg. My lips trembled.
"I think I have a better idea of what passion is than you, kid," he finished at last, his smirk returning. What…just…
He started laughing again and got up, looking at my red face. I started gasping for air. He's making fun of me! He thinks I'm still that little kid! I'll show him...
"N-NO! That wasn't passion!" I defended myself, standing up to him. "Passion is moonlit walks on the beach and sweet whispers!" I retorted, trying to sound cool and spicy.
"When did Amu become a romantic?" I heard Ran whisper. It was silent, Ikuto speechless as he stared at me, straight faced. His mouth opened and...
He laughed! He grabbed his sides and laughed the loudest I had ever heard him laugh before. My cheeks heated with embarrassment as I looked down at my feet.
"Well," Ikuto spoke between gasps, "I hope you're not going to use that for the bet because that's not going to work on me. And I don't think your friends will agree with it, either." I gave a sour look, motivation filling me up once again.
"Oh, yeah? We'll see about that!"
Normal POV
"Rima? Why didn't you convince Amu-chi to come!" Yaya whined to the small petite blonde haired girl. Rima's eye twitched, beyond annoyed at this point.
"I did try, Yaya. Stop complaining!" Rima growled, unleashing the very few "true characters" she'd usually hide behind a cool face. Going toward Nadeshiko's table, she was thankful that they had all decided to leave their charas for the day in order to talk bet details. When both girls reached the table, Rima placed Nadeshiko's cup of tea before her and settled into her own seat with a cup of Starbucks coffee in her hands. "Amu said she wanted to stay home today because of homework," She explained to the hopeless brunette, which they all knew was a lie. "Really, Amu needs a better excuse," she added realizing that such a phrase was overused and washed out.
Yaya began munching on a brownie while Rima glanced up at Nadeshiko. "Uh, Nadeshiko..." Rima began. Nadeshiko looked up at her from the paper she stared at.
"Yes?" She asked, glancing up. She looked pleased.
"Well, what you said early...is it really true? About…Tadase breaking up with his girlfriend?" Rima questioned curiously. Nadeshiko placed the paper on the table and gracefully folded her arms over it, giving the curly blonde reason to feel oblivious as ever. Rima's face turned red with embarrassment.
"I'm n-not trying to be rude or nosy!" She added on, hoping the stare would vanish. She looked to her side. "I just...Tadase didn't tell me anything," Rima sighed, admitting her purpose at last before looking down. "Never mind."
To her surprise, Nadeshiko started laughing. Rima felt as if she had been insulted. Nadeshiko smiled and shook her head. "Let me tell you a secret," she revealed, whispering in Rima's ear.
"HEY! YAYA wants to know TOO!" Yaya complained, finally joining the conversation with a face filled with chocolate flakes. Rima and Nadeshiko looked at her, then at each other.
"I don't know, Yaya. You can't keep a secret well," Nadeshiko observed the young girl as Rima smiled.
"I will! You can trust Yaya!" She pouted, letting her lower lip thrust out.
"Okay, okay." Nadeshiko accepted the offer and stared at both girls. "You see, I made it up." Rima and Yaya blinked.
"So, Tadase didn't break up with his girlfriend?" Rima asked, anxious now. Nadeshiko shrugged.
"Who knows? Maybe he did, but I just had to say that to Amu so she'd agree. Or else this wouldn't have worked," She told, smiling and sipping her tea. "Amu was going to refuse the offer, could you not see that? I just made it more interesting is all." Her words came out calmly as the two young teens stared at her incredibly.
"But what happens if Amu-chan wins?" Yaya called the question on everyones mind now, the one that would set their little game into grave danger. Nadeshiko giggled.
"You really think Amu will win?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. Both girls shook there heads. "Exactly. Everything is going as planned."
"But what if Amu did win?" Rima probed, still holding some doubt. If Amu were so determined to win, she probably could. Nadeshiko drank some more of her beverage and sighed, looking off.
"If Amu hasn't by then decided she loves Ikuto-san then I'll allow her to go," Nadeshiko explained, as any mature adult would. She gazed back at the two. "Honestly, if she is still willing to chase after Tadase even after this whole thing is over, then it shows we were wrong about Amu's feelings. We'll have to accept her decision, whether or not we agree with it."
"And Tadase's girlfriend?" Yaya wondered, making Rima turn to her. Nadeshiko sighed shaking her head.
"Tell her the truth," Nadeshiko proposed it as if it were a question, and it scared them that not even she was sure what to do if such a thing happened. The girls blinked blankly at her, almost like they were horrified of such an outcome. Nadeshiko smiled gently, reassuring the two. "You willing to bet Amu will win this?" She asked, and both Rima and Yaya relaxed as the atmosphere returned back to playful.
"Don't worry about it too much," Nadeshiko soothed, finishing the remains of her tea. She set the cup down and smiled mischievously. "I've got this all under control." She then threw the paper she had been looking at earlier towards them as they both read the contents of a letter.
Dear friends,
Vacation here in America is fun, but I still wish you were all with me. I have gifts for everyone, and I didn't forget about yours Yaya, so please calm down. I've been at the beach and yes, my girlfriend is good and she says hi to all of you. Hope you're having fun.
Tadase Hotori
Rima and Yaya smiled. "Oh, we are," Rima said with a large smirk on her face. "We are."
ShellyCullen: So, did everyone enjoy the ending? I liked this chapter and I'm thinking about starting the actual bet next chapter. Maybe.
Ikuto: God, hurry up! I want to be alone with my Amu-chan!
Shelly: Calm down, will you? Did you not just have an amuto moment?
Ikuto: *Crosses arms. Not enough.
Amu: It's never enough for you, pervert.
ShellyCullen: Anyway, please review! ;3