Shugo Chara
Hot or Not
ShellyCullen: So, just to say, yes this is Amuto all the way! Also, I may have just read one of the best stories ever! It ranks up with Twilight! The story is The Forest of Hands and Teeth.
Ikuto: Sounds…interesting.
ShellyCullen: Yeah, people always call me interesting. And you, reviewers always say my stories are interesting. It makes me wonder whether I'm really a good writer or I've just hit the wacky meter.
Amu: Uh, maybe it's both.
ShellyCullen: Well, I can't help that. Writing isn't really my thing.
Ikuto: What are you talking about?! You write stories all the time!
ShellyCullen: Yeah, well, it's not really my talent, anyway. I'm actually an artist! Like Miki. It runs in my blood. My aunts can draw, my mom can, and so can I! I've even posted my drawings on the web.
Amu: …… So, you're not a writer?
ShellyCullen: *Weeps. I must be a phony!!!
Rima: ShellyCullen does not own Shugo Chara.
Ages:
Ikuto = 17
Amu = 13
Nadeshiko = 14
Yaya = 12
Rima = 13
Tadase = 14
Chapter Four:
Let the Games Begin
Amu's POV
The alarm went off for the fifth time as I smashed my fist against the snooze button. Summer vacation had just started, being that it was Saturday. I turned in my bed.
"Amu-chan?" Suu called to me worriedly.
"Amu?! Its time for the bet!" Ran called. I turned and looked at them, my eyes barely open.
"Huh?" I asked, still heavy with sleep.
"Actually, it already 6:50. You have to be there at 7:05." Miki said, pointing to the clock.
"Oh." I murmured closing my eyes again. OH! I jumped out of my bed, eyes wide open. It was cold inside my room, the outside covered with golden sunshine rays from the sky. I rushed to my closet.
"I'm late, I'm late! Nadeshiko's gonna KILL ME!" I said, grabbing clothes and throwing them around. I settled on wearing black leggings that came to my knees and black flats. I had a dark pink skirt and white tank with a black mini jacket over. I ran to the bathroom.
"Amu! You need your tooth brush and toothpaste." Ran called, floating over. First, I started brushing my teeth as fast and efficient as possible, and cleaning it under running water. I grabbed a plastic bag and started shoving the items in, putting them into my pink and black bag.
"Don't forget a book! Desu." Suu reminded me. I ran back to my room, taking the hairbrush and trying to get the knots out of my hair. I winced in pain, trying to pull my brush out fast, making the pain hurt more.
"AH! I'm not gonna make it!" I yelled, running to my desk and throwing a sketchbook and book into the bag. I also grabbed my hot pink Ipod.
"GO! Amu-chan!" Ran cheered as I ran out the door. I started to slip an x clip while running down the stairs.
"Amu-chan? Want some breakfast?" Mom asked me. I suddenly stopped.
"M-Mama!" I called, out of breath. She looked at me strangely. "Um, I'm going to Rima's today, remember? The vacation Yaya told you." I said, hoping she'd remember. She thought for a moment. Oh NO! Did Yaya forget to tell her?! I can't let Ikuto win, not without a fight!
"Oh, yes that's right!" Mama stated, smiling. I drew out a breath.
"Actually, I'm running late. I'll just run over there." I said, running out the door.
I started heading to her house, a little nervous. It was already 7:00 when I left as I began running faster. "AH! This is impossible." I said, stopping and panting. Rima's house was still 2 blacks away.
"Amu." A voice called behind me. I turned and gasped.
"R-Ran?! What are you doing here? I'm not allowed to bring any guardian characters." I stated as she came over to me.
"I'm just here to help you get there." She winked. I smiled. She lifted a pom pom. "From a girl who can't run fast, to a girl who can run fast…character change!" I now felt like running, my legs aching to move. I took a step.
And suddenly I was sprinting! Not feeling even a bit tired. The surroundings were blurry around me. I took a deep breath and grinned. "This is so much fun!" I called into the air.
"Amu-chan! Rima's house!" Ran called behind me. I came to a screeching halt, feeling the need to run disappear. Nadeshiko stood there, looking at me.
"What time is it?" I asked her. She looked down at her wristwatch.
"7:04." She stated, holding a clipboard in her hands. I looked at Ran.
"We did it!" I called to her, laughing. I placed the tips of my index fingers and clapped them to her tiny hands.
"Okay, okay. Now no guardian characters." Nadeshiko stated and I nodded, giving Ran a hug.
"Think you'll find your way back okay?" I asked.
"Yep! I memorized the path!" She exclaimed and started floating away. "Bye, Amu-chan!" She called. I waved.
I looked around the house, seeing Yaya sleeping on top of Nadeshiko's family car. Rima wasn't here. And neither was Ikuto.
"Where's Ikuto?" I asked Nadeshiko. She shrugged.
"Isn't here yet. He's got thirty more seconds." She called, glancing back at the watch.
"Oh." I breathed out, relieved. It would be better if Ikuto didn't show up. I would be out of the bet, and I WOULD WIN! I'd get Tadase without even facing that perverted cat! I was smiling when my cheek was suddenly pulled. I looked up.
"Don't think I won't be here, perverted kid." Ikuto stated, gently pulling my left cheek. I tried to get his hand off.
"W-Wet GO!" I called, moving my arms all around like a child. My speaking was off due to my out stretched mouth.
"Wet go?!" Ikuto asked, as he burst out laughing. Then he let go of my cheek. I rubbed it with my palm.
"Calm down, you two. You can be as weird as you want when you get inside." Nadeshiko said, and I glared.
"HEY!" But she ignored me.
"Ikuto-san, you made it on time. Another minute late and Amu would have won the bet." She stated, sighing and writing something on the clipboard. Then she smiled.
"WELCOME!" She called. "To the game of your lives!"
Yaya had suddenly woke up and stood next to her, teary eye.
"To go over the rules." Nadeshiko began. "You both brought some entertainment, right?" She asked. I lifted up my bag. "Good, and don't worry about the clothes. I will deliver yours everyday Amu and my brother, Nagi will deliver yours Ikuto-san." She said.
He nodded. "You are allowed in Rima's backyard, where there is a pool. Bathing suits are inside your rooms already." She stated and walked to the front door. "You can always call us, if you have any further questions. Food is already stocked up and will continue to be loaded."
We came to the porch as she checked something else from the list. Then opened the door. "Good luck to both of you. I wish you the best." She said and we entered the house. The door closed behind us and I jumped, turning. The two had disappeared.
It was silent for a few seconds as we both stood there. I didn't know what to say. It was quiet and a little dark in the room.
"Well, we better find our bedrooms." Ikuto stated and started heading up the stairs.
"Hai." I said and followed him up. Rima's house was…big! Well, bigger than mine. It was very neat and tidy, not real flashy or out there. Just…average.
We came to a set of rooms. One was labeled Amu in red letters, while the other across the hall was labeled Ikuto in blue letters. I swallowed and opened the door ever so slightly.
It wasn't…bad. I walked into the room in shock. It wasn't bad at all, in fact, it looked like my own except bigger and had more spice to it. I especially liked the bed sheets. Nice and smooth black while the top part showing was a hot pink.
I sat on the bed, testing the firmness. It was amazing. The bed even had the same springs in it. This wouldn't be so bad! I was feeling chirped up and happy until Ikuto arrived.
"Oi! What are you doing here?" I asked, giving him my cool and spicy side.
"Well, since we are going to be living together its not like you can kick me out." He stated, plopping onto the bed next to me with a creepy smirk on his face. Kind of like the one I have around Tadase except bigger.
"Uh, I don't like that look." I pointed out bluntly as he chuckled.
"Well, you better get used to it missy because your going to be seeing it every waking moment."
I . Am . So . Screwed .
Normal POV
"Ah, Rima. Back so soon?" Nadeshiko teased to the short blonde girl running towards her.
"Are they inside?" She asked, coming to a sudden halt. Nadeshiko nodded.
"Yes. My brother will be helping around with delivering Ikuto's clothes." She stated as Rima grew hot.
"Your brother is coming back from his job in Germany?" Rima asked wide eyed. Nadeshiko nodded.
"Yeah, I'm just sorry you'll be on vacation when he gets here. He was looking forward to seeing you again." Nadeshiko replied as Rima flushed.
"That's okay, I'm sure he'll be fine without me." Rima flipped her hair and walked back to her car.
"Hmm. Yaya, I think we should make some other two people a bet or something. Don't you agree?" Nadeshiko asked and looked at the red head.
But Yaya was asleep on the porch, snoring away.
Ikuto: This chapter sucked.
ShellyCullen: It's hard to get back in the groove of writing a story. Especially for a phony writer like me.
Amu: Oh boy, not this again.
Utau: What are you guys doing?
Amu: Hey! What is this?! I thought you aren't even supposed to be in this story?!
Utau: Well, Shelly here usually makes sure I stay out. Her guard isn't up at all. Is she crying?
Amu: She thinks she's not a real author. And that this chapter was crappy.
Utau: Give me a break! She's so dramatic.
Takuto: Yeah, she's sad.
Amu: I know, she's….Wait! You're not from this manga! (Which ShellyCullen does not own either)
Takuto: That's how bad her guard is.
Utau: Word.
Ikuto: Reviews for the upcoming chapter, which I hear, will rock your socks off.