Shugo Chara
Hot or Not
ShellyCullen: Chapter title based off Disney channels Wizards of Waverly Place.
Ikuto: Stealing from kid shows?
ShellyCullen: HEY! It goes with the chapter!
Amu: Let me read the chapter…..Hmm, Wait, WHAT?!
ShellyCullen: I know, isn't it awesome!
Ikuto: Let me see…
ShellyCullen: NOPE! You wait like the rest of the viewers. That way they don't feel left out.
Ikuto: ShellyCullen does not and will never own Shugo Chara. Now read so I can find out what happens!
Ages:
Ikuto = 17
Amu = 13
Nadeshiko = 14
Yaya = 12
Rima = 13
Tadase = 14
Nagihiko = 14
Chapter Thirteen:
Late Night Bite
Amu's POV
It was…dark. And cold. What had happened?
The air was thick and foggy, but I couldn't see anything. Where was I?
My name was being called now, only…there were two voices. Both in the opposite direction. Which one was I going to? Which one was the right path?
My eyes opened as the white ceiling came into focus. I looked up for a few seconds, trying to remember the weird dream I just had that began to fade away. But it was gone.
I let out a breath, my throat feeling sore and sat up.
"Oh, your awake Amu-chan." Diamond called, floating over to me. A smile was on her face, but she looked slightly sad.
"What's wrong?" I asked and winced as my throat burned. She noticed this and went to the bathroom, bringing back a cup of water. "Thanks."
I accepted the drink and set it down. The room was dark and the crescent moon hung high in the sky.
"I'm…sorry."
I peered back at Diamond, who was staring down at the floor. I waited, patiently for her to explain. She looked back up at me.
"With the pool. I just…it looked like so much fun and I thought that maybe I could help. I didn't mean for it to get out of hand, though. My powers seem to be, harder to control under water.
I blinked, as the memories slowly came back to me. I had almost drowned in the pool because of that endless tugging on my leg. But then…Ikuto saved me. Ikuto…
"D-Did…Ikuto see you?" I asked, wide-eyed and anxious. Diamond sighed and nodded, her eyes closed.
"Sorry. Really, I am." She stated and headed back toward the bathroom. I climbed out of the bed and rushed to the door. Across the hall, Ikuto stood against the wall, leaning on it casually and reading a book in his hands. He gazed up at me through long, black eyelashes.
"Finally up?" He asked, closing the hardcover and giving me his full attention. I nodded.
"T-Thank you for…saving me." I whispered, looking down at the floor. It was quiet again and I began to wonder if things would ever get better between us.
He sighed and tilted his head back so it pressed to the wall. I looked over at him, confused.
"What's wrong, Ikuto?"
He looked back at me and walked forward. I stared up, trying to understand what he was doing. His hand came up and he ruffled my hair.
"Hey." I called, moving his hand and trying to re-fix the mess. He smiled down at me and grasped my hand, pulling me to his chest. I felt my face flush.
"You scared me back there. Don't be so defenseless, kid." He stated, his hands wound around my waist and I could hear his own heart beat, pumping through his chest as he took his deep breaths.
I felt a slight pressure to my head, as I recognized to be his lips. My hands were shaking, trembling and my legs were jello. Ikuto pulled away and smiled.
I smiled back, my face still flushed as a low growl sounded. My cheeks heated more as I realized my stomach was talking.
"Hungry?" He asked, chuckling. I nodded, staring at the floor.
"W-What time is it?" I asked, remembering the moon outside. It had to be late.
"Its 1:43 a.m. right now. You've been out for six hours." He stated heading down the stairs. I followed.
"Why aren't you asleep? Aren't you tired?" I asked as we came to the last step. He glanced at me from the side and looked at the kitchen.
"I was worried about you." He muttered. My eyes widened as I felt my own heart race. Ikuto really does care…more than I thought.
He walked into the kitchen and I stared curiously. He took out two slices of cake and I raised an eyebrow.
"That's all that's in the fridge." He stated, handing me a metal spoon. I grabbed it and took a seat on the table. The cake was filled with a chocolate spongy texture and coated with strawberry frosting.
I licked my lips, grabbing a napkin and taking a chunk fill.
"Hey." Ikuto said. I looked up.
Ikuto shoved his fork into my mouth, the piece slightly falling in crumbs as I sat there, confused more than ever. Ikuto just smirked as I swallowed the remaining food.
"W-What was that for?!" I demanded, only even more embarrassed by my stuttering. How many times have I blushed since I started this bet???
"Well, since we're both up we might as well earn some points. Here, you try." Ikuto stated as his elbow rested on the tabletop and he placed his chin into his palm. He opened his mouth with closed eyes, expecting the food to come. I felt myself twitch.
"You want me…to feed you?!" I asked, a bit disgusted by the whole concept. Only lovey dovey couples did this sort of thing!
"That's the idea. Unless…you'd rather I eat some of that mess left on your chin." He stated as I quickly cleaned it off with a napkin and glared at him. He smirked and waited. I sighed.
"Fine." I gave in, rolling my eyes. I was in need of some more points anyway.
I took a piece of cake and slowly brought it to Ikuto's mouth. I twitched again as he bit some of it and I pulled back quickly, causing more crumbs to fall. Ikuto swallowed.
"Ah, some fell on my face. Clean it for me Amu-chan." Ikuto stated in his pouting expression. I made sure not to get caught up in it this time.
"Fine!" I said and he went wide-eyed, speechless. I grabbed a napkin and rubbed his mouth.
"Not that way." He stated as I dropped the tissue.
"Then what way did you mean?" I asked, crossing my arms and raising an eyebrow. He sighed again and shook his head. He muttered something under his breath, as I struggled to hear it.
"What?" I asked.
"Nothing."
Ikuto's POV
"How can a girl be so dense?" I asked myself. I looked back at Amu who tilted her head.
"What?" She asked as her head creased.
"Nothing." I answered. It was silent again as we ate our cake. I walked back to the fridge and grabbed poured the rest of the milk into a glass.
"Hey, where's my milk?" Amu asked, her mouth stuffed with cake.
"There's no more left. We can share you know, Amu-chan." I said as her face turned pink.
"S-Stop calling me Amu-chan!" She yelled, taking another bite.
"So you will share this glass with me, Amu-koi?" She glared at me and I had to chuckle at how cute she was to tease. It was always easy to be this way around Amu, one of the things I liked about her.
"N-NO! Of course not!" She answered a bit late. I set the glass on the table between us as she stared at it. I rolled my eyes.
"I know your thirsty, Amu. Just drink it." I stated, finishing up the dessert.
"O-Okay." She stuttered and picked up the glass, hesitating. She took a sip, which turned into practically the whole glass. She set it down, the milk still sitting in her mouth.
"Sworry." She said, her cheeks big. I smiled and leaned forward.
"That's okay. I can just do this." I took her face delicately in my hands and leaned in, pressing my lips to hers.
Amu's POV
My lips were on Ikuto's as my hands waved around. I accidentally swallowed most of the milk in my mouth, wanting to have savored the last of the liquid. My stomach began to knot as my lips tingled in a strange way. Ikuto pulled apart and I blushed a deep color.
"See? Got some." He said, pointing to his mouth. My eyes widened at the white liquid lightly spread on his lips. He quickly licked it as my cheeks continued to redden and burn.
"You, You, You, PERVERT!!!" I screamed, pointing at him accusingly. He only smirked, happy by his accomplishment. I glared and grabbed my plate, putting it in the sink.
"Go clean the dishes alone tonight, mister!" I ordered. So this is what it feels like to be a mother. It's pretty irritating. He pouted with that same irresistible expression.
"Don't be mad, Amu-koi." He said quietly.
Character Change!
I tackled Ikuto, making him fall to the ground from impact. I wound my leg to his waist and smiled down at him.
"Aww, you're so cute. I love you, Ikuto-kun." I stated and he looked at me in disbelief. The character change ended as I suddenly covered my mouth with my hands. Did…I…
"AHHH!" I yelled, jumping off of him and running upstairs. I slammed the door to my room, locking it with shaky hands and a red face. I stomped into the bathroom and glared in fury. Diamond gasped.
"DIAMOND!" I yelled, grabbing her body and shaking her through trembling hands. "What DID you DO?!?!?!?!" I demanded, already knowing the answer. I had confessed to Ikuto…without meaning it, of course.
"I-I didn't mean to! It was an accident, really! Sometimes people trigger their own inside character by certain things, you know." She said and I let go of her. She sighed.
"Y-You mean…I did that?!" I asked, my body feeling limp. I had willed the character change…and confessed to Ikuto. B-But, but...it was only because of that expression he had! Damn that cat!!! Now what?!
A knock came from my bedroom door and I jumped, my heart racing. Oh my god, Ikuto was here! Now what?!?!?!
"Answer it, Amu-chan. You have to learn to face your fears." Diamond stated. I glared at her and stuck my tongue out. I walked out of the bathroom and slowly inched my way to the door, where another silent knock came. I turned the knob and slightly opened it, then I swung it open.
Utau stood there, her face streaming with tears. She quickly wiped them with her hand, trying to hide her puffy red eyes.
"Can I, come in?" She asked in a small voice. I moved out of the way as she entered, sitting on my bed.
Questions filled my head again. What was Utau doing here? How did she know I was here? What had happened to her?
I grabbed a tissue box from nearby and handed it to her as she gave a small smile and blew her nose into it. I sat to her right, waiting for her response.
"I'm sorry for barging in like this unnoticed. I just really need a friend right now." She stated, taking a deep breath and wiping her tears away.
"N-No, it's alright. I'm always here if you need help." I stated, reassuring her. She looked up at the ceiling.
"You must think I'm a spoiled brat or something, huh? This is about the third break up I've had and come to you crying over." She laughed bitterly and I shook my head.
"No, you're not a spoiled brat Utau. You're a great person who deserves better than Kyo." I said and she gave me another weak smile.
"Your kindness surprises me sometimes, Amu. You always know what to say, and it's always for the better. Never the worse. I really look up to you, you know." She said and looked back up.
"I just…I thought he was the one this time, you know? I was so sure, positive I wanted to spend forever with him. But I only ended up getting hurt." Her blonde pigtails covered her face as she leaned her head down. I tried understand the pain she was feeling.
"Why is it that everyone cheats on me? Why can't I just be happy for once?" She asked as more tears spilled. I sighed and searched for the right words to say.
"Utau…" I began as her tears continued to drip. "Don't beat yourself over this. Little thing like this is what make us understand life. If we were to always be happy, to never be hurt by the ones we care about most, we would never understand true happiness." I said, lightly patting her back. She looked up at me.
"To understand what's real and fake, we have to learn from the mistakes we make. That way, when it's real, we'll be sure to hold on. Cause we'll understand that it's true and know how great love can be. Especially when it's with someone who cares about you despite your flaws."
Utau's curious expression melted into a smile and she laughed lightly.
"Wow, Amu. When did you learn so much about love?" She asked. I looked forward as my thoughts drifted off to Ikuto. Even though I know they should have been turned to Tadase-kun, I couldn't shake them out of my head.
"I'm…not really sure. I think…I may not even understand love anymore. It's so complicated." I said, shaking my head again. Utau laughed, all traces of her sadness gone.
"Guess we both have some issues to take care of, huh?" She asked. I nodded, smiling. Utau got up and started walking to the door.
"Well, I've wasted enough of your time, haven't I? I better go. You have a bet to win." She stated and turned back to me, winking.
"Good night." She said and left. I stood there, still thinking.
Had I ever really known what love was?
ShellyCullen: Hmm, I'm pretty sure I said somewhere that Utau wasn't going to be in this story. I LIE! She is now, but she's more of a…special guest. And…could it be that Amu is discovering some hidden feelings? What could this mean for the two? And Amu's confession with Dia?
Amu: GOD! You make things so complicated and nerve racking in this story! There's so much drama going on at once! I got a head ache now.
Ikuto: I don't really care as long as I get Amu in the end.
Utau: Now that I'm over Ikuto, ONLY Amu can have him! Hear that fan girls? ONLY AMU!!!
Nadeshiko: Yep, my plan is going well. *Sips tea.
ShellyCullen: Sadly, this might be the last chapter I update before vacation. If I'm lucky I might be able to squeeze in one more. So, please review if you want the next chappie! ;3