Shugo Chara
Hot or Not
ShellyCullen: About ten pages! Yes! A long chapter!
Ikuto: Congrats…I guess.
Amu: Good job…I think.
ShellyCullen: Why are you two so down?!
Amu: You didn't tell the reviewers yet, huh? About the-. * Covers her mouth with hand.
ShellyCullen: I plan to tell them…soon. Just shut up for a bit, k?
Ikuto: ShellyCullen does not own Shugo Chara and is pretty much pathetic. Now read!
ShellyCullen: Do not own any music, songs, etc. And sorry that this too FOREVER to update! My computer is sooo stupid! I swear, it would not work! This was driving me crazy! Anyway, enjoy! ^-^
Ages:
Ikuto = 17
Amu = 13
Nadeshiko = 14
Yaya = 12
Rima = 13
Tadase = 14
Nagihiko = 14
Recap:
Yep, I was going to seduce him again. But this time, it's going to have to be the battle of the sexes!
Chapter Ten:
Battle of the Sexes
Amu's POV
I was plotting again during dinner, eating some cooked tuna and rice. I peeked up at Ikuto now and then, seeing as he nonchalantly ate his food. I WAS going to win this time! This was not going to backfire on me.
After eating Ikuto began to grab and plates and washing them. I inched toward the staircase.
"Well, I'm going to go now. You'll be alright alone, right?" I asked anxiously as he raised an eyebrow. My head was leaning over the wall past the steps, the only part of me showing now. He nodded and I ran up.
I opened the door and saw the pajamas from earlier. It was almost as if the girls could read my mind. It was another dress, this time a black one with a pink ribbon that went around my waist. It was spaghetti strap and was a tinny bit shorter than mid thigh.
I grabbed all the clothes and ran to the bathroom. To get Ikuto tonight I had to look good. I had a quick, clean shower using my regular strawberry shampoo and a lavender/vanilla body wash this time.
I came out, clutching the towel to my body and drying my hair with a hair dryer so it was smooth like silk. I slipped the dress on, which was also very comfy as the last one had.
Then I brushed my teeth, making sure to take away any trace of gills and started looking in the cabinets for a sweet smelling spray.
Wait…I thought, stopping as my hand rested on a perfume bottle. Why was I working so hard to look good for Ikuto?! It's not as if…he's my boyfriend or anything.
My cheeks began to burn as I realized this. I'm getting flustered over a…a…
Ikuto's POV
An immature, little kid who likes that kiddy prince who thinks he's king.
I thought, slipping on the black pajamas. Who was I kidding? Amu wouldn't fall for a boy much older than her who does perverted stuff and teases her. I'm surprised we even became friends.
I sighed and slid my fingers threw my hair. What was I doing? Chasing this dream that could very much be nothing more than that? I've confessed to her, teased her to no end, I've even kissed her! And yet, nothing. Either Amu is dense or she simply didn't return my feelings.
Maybe it would be better if I called off this bet. Tonight. That way if I couldn't have her, she'd always be my friend.
My hair was still wet after the shower, but I paid no attention to it. I started heading to Amu's room, lightly knocking on the door.
"Amu? You there?" I asked, reaching for the doorknob and opening the door.
Surprising, it flew right open that I took a step forward, only to be met with golden eyes.
Amu stood there, gripping the door handle on the inside and the first thing that I noticed was that smell. A fragrance of strong strawberry filled my nostrils as I tried hard not to devour Amu right there.
But Amu looked at me with a shocked expression and quickly looked away, backing up and walking to her desk. I took notice in what she was wearing as my eye twitched.
Was she TRYING to make me crazy?! This was nuts! How could she wear that short, black dress to bed? Although, Nadeshiko did pick the clothes. My eyes traveled up her legs and to her waist that was shown by the ribbon wound around it and the spaghetti strap, easily taken away. I had to thank that friend of hers later.
I mentally smacked myself. I was getting all worked up over a KID! Maybe I was a child molester. I shivered at the thought and tried to avoid looking at Amu.
But my eyes lingered again to her body, her face, and her smell. God, did tonight have to be the night she looked and smelled extra good?!?!?!
Amu's POV
Ikuto is staring like I'm some sort of treat he loves. The look in his eyes scared me and I wanted to hide behind something. Why do I get the feeling tonight's not gonna end well?
Although, Ikuto didn't look that bad himself. His hair was dripping yet, clean giving off that indescribable smell. And always his eyes, the same color as a deep-sea ocean. They were so mesmerizing at times.
I went to my desk and grabbed my Ipod, turning it on and looking through songs. I was leaning against my desk so my hand was behind me, supporting the weight so I wouldn't fall. Ikuto, however, was still at the door. With that same look…
"Well, are you going to come in?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at me. My cool and spicy character had come out.
"Hmm?" He asked, looking up at my face now as I pulled him out of his daydream. That means…he was just…staring at…
My cheeks heated up as I put the headphones in my ears and blasted the music, playing a random song.
You took a piece of my heart
I never thought that this could fall apart
You said you fell in love
And this was more than I had ever been afraid of
Another life
Another happy ending cuts like knife
Another place, another time
Another hand to touch, another sun to shine
You got me deeper than deep and I'm constantly blinded
I'm running around but there's no place to hide
I start to talk in my sleep, our souls have divided
Why can't they forgive me these demons inside
Deeper than deep and I'm constantly blinded
My heart starts to shiver for I once had enough
I start to talk in my sleep, cause our souls have divided
How can it be that you're ready for love
I threw the headphones out of my ear and unto the desk. What was with that song, anyway?! My cheeks were probably darker by now, red as a cherry.
I turned around, only to come face to face with Ikuto. My heart began to race.
Ikuto's POV
Amu turned around, just as my body had unwillingly walked up behind her. As she swung around, her hair gave off that strawberry smell again. I gripped my hands into fist, hoping to get rid of the temptation to grab Amu and throw her onto the bed.
Man. Why was I being denied having Amu in my grasp? This isn't healthy for a teenage boy like me. I have waited for Amu, why couldn't I just take her right now?!
As I fought the urge to do something stupid or regrettable, Amu carefully walked back toward the bed and plopped down on it. She stared at me wide eyed.
"Y-You know." She began, looking down and peeking up at me through her eyelashes. "You're sleeping on the floor." She stated promptly, swinging her legs in the air. I smirked, regaining my composer.
"How come, Amu? There's plenty of room on your bed. It is a queen sized." I stated as she glared at me.
"N.O." She said, crossing her arms in her usual stubborn attitude.
"Really, Amu? Are you scared to share it because your afraid things will get…out of hand?" I asked, my smirk growing bigger. She rolled her eyes.
"As if, PERVERT! You wanted to sleep in my room tonight, you got it. But you are NOT sharing a bed with me." She pursed her lips as I stared at them. Her soft, pink lips.
"We did before and nothing happened. What makes you think I'd try something now?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. She looked down at her feet, silent for a few seconds.
"B-Because of the bet, of course! You're probably loaded with ideas right now!" She yelled, her face that addictive color again.
Boy, was she right.
I sighed, already starting to get tired. What time was it? I glanced over at the clock. 2:49 a.m. Great.
"Look, I won't do anything, I promise. Just let me sleep." I said, even though I knew I couldn't quite guarantee it. Her eyes narrowed, suspicious, but she sighed, turning off the light and crawled under the blanket, taking the side pressed against the wall.
I smiled and got onto the other side. Her back was to me as I stared at her, that alluring smell, her soft skin exposed from what the dress revealed. Maybe…a quick little point wouldn't hurt…
I came closer to Amu, barely pressing against her body. It emitted a warm heat as I let my breath fall on her ear.
Amu's POV
My eyes shot open, looking into darkness as hot breath went to my left ear. I turned, only to have arms pull me. Ikuto pressed me to his chest, so my head was buried into it. He let himself breathe on my hair, giving me goose bumps.
What??? What is Ikuto doing?! What's going on?! Why do I always freeze at the worst possible times?!
"Hey, if you really want to earn some points…I'll let you." Ikuto stated quietly into the darkness. I looked up at him, but couldn't make out the expression on his face. It was too dark.
"You'll…let me?" I asked, confused by his words. We were against each other…why would he help me?
"Yeah. I'm sure you'll be trying these things on the kiddy king anyway. You can practice on me." He said, as I peeked up and could see his blue eyes. They shun with an intense glow.
"Just…pretend I'm the king for a while…just…pretend." He whispered, taking my cheek in his hand and leaning toward my face. He did it slowly, letting me, if I wanted to, move away from him. But I stood perfectly still.
Something about the darkness was…electrifying. I couldn't move, or better yet, I didn't want to. My mind was out of focus as that little voice telling me no slid to the back of my head.
Ikuto's hand wound tighter around my waist pulling me even closer to his body so it almost felt as if we could be flesh to flesh. His thumb rubbed against my lower lip as they trembled with his touch. I saw his face crack a smile…just when his lips touched mine.
I didn't fight him, or protest with complaints. I let Ikuto kiss me, fill my mouth with his hot breath. He was tenderly licking my bottom lick and nibbling on it, pushing me even closer to him. My arms hooked around his neck, clutching myself tighter to him. It suddenly wasn't enough, we weren't close enough even as over bodies pressed and rubbed against each other.
We soon parted, breathing deeply and gasping for air. My face was now sweating bullets, just from the hot moment a few moments ago.
Ikuto shifted in bed, and positioned himself on top of me. He lowered his face, now gently kissing the tip of my chin, coming down again to my neck and lightly biting my flesh.
I closed my eyes, a little embarrassed that I was actually letting Ikuto kiss me. After everything…
"Ikuto." I called with whatever voice I had left. He continued to lick my neck, like a kitten would to their master. It tickled and I laughed a bit. "I-Ikuto." I called again, giggling.
Ikuto stopped and looked up at me, a new desire filling his eyes. He smiled at me, his own face looking a bit sweaty.
"I love it when you say my name." He whispered, his face low and seductive as he brushed his lips along the edge of my jaw.
"Ikuto." I called again, lightly pushing his chest away. He moved, his arms no longer holding me and glanced at me, a confused expression plastered on his face.
"Go to sleep!" I commanded, bonking him on the head. His face looked confused and…priceless. I stuck my tongue out playfully and turned to the other side, away from him.
But my senses had finally come back to me. I was in love with Tadase, not Ikuto…So, why did I let him kiss me? I thought back to the kisses and blushed, making sure I was pressed all the way to the wall.
When I wake up, I think I might just explode. I soon drifted off to sleep.
Normal POV
"Hello? Rima?" Nadeshiko asked into the cell phone. She was met with silence then a yawn.
"What is it?" Rima growled, sounding tired.
"Sorry, did I wake you? Time is different where you are, isn't it? I just wanted to ask you a few questions." Nadeshiko grinned as Rima stretched and turned in her bed.
"What?" She asked bluntly, now sitting up.
"What's your type of guy?" She asked as Rima twitched.
"You woke me up to ask about what I like about boys?!" She hissed through her teeth while Nadeshiko sweat dropped. It was silent as Rima sighed.
"Well, I guess I'd say he'd have dark hair, a little shy, not show off-y or anything. Likes comedy and does it the right way and is a little on the short side, taller than me of course." She answered and Nadeshiko nodded.
"Ah, so someone at our school maybe?" Nadeshiko asked and Rima glared.
"I'm not talking about your brother." Rima turned slightly pink as she answered the question.
"Hmm. Oh, well. I guess you don't want to know what he said about you, then. He is back, you know." Nadeshiko teased. Rima's eyes widened.
"What did he say?!" She demanded, but Nadeshiko laughed.
"But I thought you don't like him, Rima?"
Ikuto's POV
I waited for Amu's breathing to return to normal and hugged her again to my chest. I was jealous of Tadase that was for sure. The feeling made me feel like a piece of shit.
I sighed as Amu stirred and her legs rubbed against my thighs. I looked up, staring at the wall, ignoring the uncomfortable feeling washing over me and began to breathe threw my nose. She wasn't making this easy, even in her sleep. She shifted a little more and stopped, suddenly curled in a ball to my side.
I held her there and felt the faintest heat spread on my cheeks. It was true. I had fallen for Amu…and I had fallen hard. I wrapped my arms around her shoulders as she came closer to my chest. I sighed, content.
But the question was…what was I going to do next?
ShellyCullen: Oh, what does Ikuto plan? Much more Amuto fluff I'm sure!
Ikuto: How do you know what I'm thinking?
ShellyCullen: Err, I AM the author…I should know what your thinking…that's what your thinking…aren't you???
Ikuto: ……… Stop making that pouting face, your annoying me! *Pulls cheeks.
ShellyCullen: OW OW! Okay. Amu, take control of your man!
Amu: What?! He's not my man!
ShellyCullen: He would be if you believed his confession and loved him back! God, your so dense Amu!!!
Amu: AM NOT!
Ikuto: Are too…
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