Shugo Chara
Hot or Not
ShellyCullen: So here is the closet scene chapter! And I was going to post this yesterday instead of that flashback chapter, but I didn't have it finished yet and I had a party to go to. Since I promised a chapter, I had to put the flashback one. Which I will explain now.
Rima: I have been Tadase's "girlfriend" the whole time and none of my friends knew or know.
Nagihiko: I was going to confess to Rima when I saw her with Tadase.
Amu: Ikuto came back from the carnival the day after I found out Tadase had a girlfriend. Let's pretend chapter 43 doesn't exist.
Yaya: I got candy from Tadase on my birthday before he left for vacation!
Saaya: Nagihiko told me Amu was at the mall that one day and I planned to kiss her "precious" boyfriend.
Shelly: And that's it…I think. Wow, this is the most Shugo Chara characters I've had in one chat.
Ikuto: How do you feel?
Shelly: Special! So…uh…OH! The chapter! Read it and enjoy! ;3
Ages:
Ikuto = 17
Amu = 13
Nadeshiko = 14
Yaya = 12
Rima = 13
Tadase = 14
Nagihiko = 14
Chapter Sixteen:
Lollipop, Lollipop
Amu's POV
I stood in horror, staring blankly at the door. What had just happened didn't quite register.
I was locked in a closet with a perverted cat boy!!! What was I going to do now?!?!
I began to take deep breaths, trying to calm myself. Its okay, Amu. Ikuto's still a little mad at you. I'm sure he's far too upset to try anything. I turned around, when something round and slimy entered my mouth.
I screamed, causing the object to fall out.
"Jeez, don't like lollipops?" Ikuto asked from the darkness surrounding me. I tried to adjust my eyes, to see clearly, but all I could make out was a dark figure.
"L-Lollipops?" I asked, bewildered. That's what just happened?
"Yeah, what did you think it was?" He asked in a deep, seductive voice. I suddenly noticed how close he was, with a lollipop in his own mouth. I staggered back.
"N-Nothing! Just…where did you get them? Hopefully not in here." I said as he twirled the stick in his mouth.
"No. They were outside on the front desk. I snagged some for later on." He stated, looking back at me.
"Oh." I answered, peering down at the ground. It was silent again. I turned around and started knocking on the wooden door, distracted earlier from the main event.
"Hello?! Anyone there?" I asked, beginning to bang on the flat surface. The only sound was coming from the door as I felt powerless.
"They can't hear you. The only people here is the front desk lady and that dance instructor." Ikuto replied to my unspoken question. I sighed as an idea popped into my head.
"My cell phone!" I called out, reaching for my pockets. I was met with smooth silk. That's right, I left my cell phone out there. I was still wearing the black dress.
"You have yours?" I asked Ikuto, hopeful. He shook his head. Of course. Why is it that the one time you desperately need something, you don't have it?!
"We're stuck here." I stated, the words finally sinking in. What were we going to do now?! Please tell me Ikuto isn't in his usual teasing mood.
Ikuto's POV
I stared at Amu, or what I was able to make out. It really was dark in the closet. The whole reason why I decided to sleep in here. Amu was still pounding on the door and calling for help as I stood behind her, bored already. Well, this is awkward.
She turned around and walked forward only to bump into my chest.
"Sorry." She muttered backing up and I was sure she was blushing. She began to touch the walls.
"Do you see a switch?" She asked, slightly tripping over a few boxes placed on the ground. A small light flickered and the room was in sight as I adjusted my eyes.
"There." Amu stated proudly, turning back to me. She was still wearing that long, black dress. In the car, it was hard not to sneak peeks at how good she actually looked in it.
She made her way back to me and started looking in the cardboard boxes. I still had the candy in my mouth, making sure not to choke on it.
"What are you doing?" I asked, leaning over her squatting figure. She glanced up at me, startled and jumped a little.
"J-Just looking for a clip or something. Maybe we can pick the lock." She stated, her face glued to the objects inside.
"Amu. I don't think it's locked. It might just be jammed." I stated as she stood up and glared at me.
"Well, you do something then!" She yelled at me as her eyes narrowed. "And quit sucking on that lollipop!"
I smirked and took out the treat. "Alright. Here, hold this for me." I added, placing it in her own mouth and walking to the door. I smiled as I heard her spit it out.
Amu's POV
Ikuto took the candy stick and placed it in my mouth, walking past me. I felt myself twitch and blush as I pulled it out.
"Y-YOU PERVERT! Your saliva's all over it!!!" I yelled to him, trying to hide the blush coming. An indirect kiss…
"So? Its not like we haven't kissed before. Do you know how much saliva was shared then?" He challenged, raising an eyebrow. My whole face was a completely different temperature.
"T-That was just for the b-bet! Don't take things like that seriously!" I said as he looked down at the ground, disappointed by this fact. My eyes widened. Wait…
"I know. But…maybe you should remind yourself that." He stated, turning and twisting the doorknob.
"W-What's that supposed to mean?" I asked trying to keep my cool and spicy character on. Maybe he…knows I might like him!!!
After his attempt to open the door and my many phases of red, he sighed.
"We'll just have to wait. I don't know how long we'll be here." Ikuto stated, shoving his hands in his pockets. I groaned in irritation. I was so HUNGRY! And all we had was…a lollipop. One filled with his germs.
"Your hungry." Ikuto stated, plainly. My mouth dropped open, confused. Uh…am I really that easy to read???
"Eat the lollipop." He answered and I looked down at the one in my hand, considering the idea. Then I shook my head.
"N-No way! This is yours! I want my own." I said and crossed my arms. I'm not eating it again.
"Well, yours is on the floor. So unless you'd like yours with lint and dust bunnies, I suggest you eat the one in your hand."
I gave a sour look, turning my head to the side. At times like this, I can't believe how persuasive Ikuto can be. He can make the most unthinkable things possible.
I sighed and slowly stuck the candy back in my mouth, making a face at how wet and slimy it already was. Ikuto will probably never let me live this down.
He also seemed hungry, I could tell by the way he licked his lips. I felt guilty for taking his snack away.
"Well, thanks…" I added.
I glanced back up at him and he stared back at me in wonder. I was suddenly lost in his blue eyes, somehow dropping the candy in my mouth. He was already so close, leaning down in front of me. I felt my eyes close slightly…
And the lights went out.
I took a step back, tripping completely over a small box on the floor. My stomach flipped as the ground came in contact with my back and a box opened when I realized that small feathers were falling all around.
Ikuto was above me and I tried my hardest not to look into his face. What if I did something like that again?! What was I going to do?! And why did I feel myself…give into it?!
The questions raced in my head as my heart was thumping in a strange, uneven way. Ikuto looked back at me….and I noticed something different about him.
His eyes were…brighter than earlier. Maybe that's why I was so moved by them before.
I wasn't sure what we were doing, just as the white softness fell around us. The pain of the confession returned and I looked down. I have to tell him…
"Ikuto." I stated and he stared at me, curiously. I let out a breath. "The confession…it, well. It wasn't exactly a lie. I'm just…not sure yet." I let out and bit my lip. Now what?
Ikuto's expression was of pure confusion, shocked into a strange look. It soon was composed into his usual cool face, but his eyes were still as intense.
"So, are you saying…"
"I don't know what I'm saying." I interrupted, trying to keep cool.
"Hmm. Well, that's alright." He smirked down at me with a grin too big for his own good.
"Because I know that I love you." If my heart could stop, I swear that's what happened.
"You what???!!!"
The door flung open and we both turned to see the dance instructor staring at down at us. I remembered the feathers…and the position we were in. My cheeks heated in embarrassment.
"I see your already having your own fun. Well, class dismissed." She said and sighed, walking back down the hall.
That sure was interesting…
XD
"Ikuto…" I said. We were back limo, heading to Rima's home.
"Hmm?" He asked and I felt myself twitch.
"Okay, I know I said that…confession in the closet…but do you really have to hug me?!" I asked, stuck in Ikuto's iron grasp. His arms were around my waist as his face was buried into my hair. He hasn't let go of me since we left the dance studio.
"You confessed to me…I'm not letting go until I feel like it." Ikuto said, now placing his chin on my left shoulder.
"I-I said MAYBE!!!" I corrected him, waving my arms around. I felt him shrug.
"Aren't I allowed personal space?" I muttered, mostly to myself. Ikuto only brought me closer, leaning me back into his chest.
"I wouldn't expect any space alone for a while." He stated into my ear as I blushed, once again. Maybe confessing that way wasn't the right approach…
"L-Let go of me, stupid!" I yelled, trying to wiggle out of his arms.
"You're still calling me names, Amu-koi?" He asked, his nose running along the side of my cheek.
"W-We're not going out! I said I wasn't sure yet!!!" I tried to make him understand, but he sighed in delight.
"You smell like vanilla and strawberries." He commented, ignoring me and digging his face into my neck. It tickled a little and I tried my best not to laugh. I was right. It was going to be a long night.
;)
"You okay, Amu-chan?" Dia asked as I sat on the floor, hugging my knees to my chest. Ikuto…loved me?
"Amu? You have to change into clothes. You don't want to catch cold." She added and I looked down, the towel wrapped around my body. My hair was down and dripping wet, but the confession from earlier kept me from worrying.
"Alright." I stated, getting up and opening the door. But something fell on me.
"AHHH!" I screamed, almost falling over the pressure and weight of it. I turned to the object, seeing Ikuto over me.
"WHAT THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING?!" I shouted, trying to shield my body away. Ikuto just smirked down.
"You've been in the bathroom awhile. I missed you." He stated, lifting my head up with a finger and softly kissing me. My eyes widened and I backed up.
"I-I'm in a TOWEL! Get OUT!" I began to push Ikuto out the door, but he grabbed my shoulders and brought me into his chest.
"I already have it. Here." I felt cloth fall over my face and looked at the fabric, my mouth touching the floor.
"T-This is one of YOUR shirts! I'm not wearing this!" I flung the clothing back at him and he sighed, but still kept that smirk on.
"You don't have any other choice, Amu. Nadeshiko called. All the clothes she got you burned to the ground." He stated casually. I raised an eyebrow.
"Fine. Fine. They didn't burn. But Nadeshiko did call. She can't drop them off this time." I ran passed Ikuto and checked my bed and drawers. There weren't any clothes there, only a pair of underwear and a bra were in place.
I wanted to sit and sulk.
"I'm changing now, out." I said, looking at the shirt he had given me. It was a black, short sleeve and would probably reach my waist.
"Whatever, perverted kid. I'm still coming in after your done." He replied, waving lazily and walking out. I began to change.
I felt…a little strange. Not only was I wearing Ikuto's shirt, but I was COMPLETELY intoxicated by the smell. I brought the top to my nose again, taking a big whiff and sighing in delight. Then I plopped down on the bed, staring up at the ceiling.
Now that…Ikuto confessed to me and I sort of confessed, what was going to happen? Could we…be together?
An image of us getting married popped in my head. Ikuto back in that black tux and me in all white. I had to admit, it looked pretty nice…
But…what about Tadase-kun???
I felt the bed shift and looked over at Ikuto, wide eyed. He was sitting on the bed, staring down at my figure, which was still laying on the bed. I felt my cheeks heat and tried to concentrate on something else.
"So…" Ikuto began, a small smirk gathering on his face. I did my best to keep a glare on my face.
"What?" I asked.
"You look pretty good in one of my shirts." He said and laid on his stomach, watching me curiously. What is this cat planning?
"Hey…" Ikuto stated, bringing his hand out and began to rub his index finger against my collar bone. I couldn't quite breathe right…and my stomach had dropped about ten feet.
"Since we confessed…" He continued to go along the bone, his finger twirling over it, my breathing like panting now.
"Want to make-out?" He asked, looking down at me. I tried to refuse, opening my mouth to shout something out at him, but he was still touching me, which was leaving me speechless. All that happened was my mouth hanging open, again.
His head retreated and he laughed, making my face a bubble of dark red. He's STILL teasing me?! After the confession?!
Ikuto looked back and tilted his head to the side.
"Well…I wouldn't mind making out. Do you want to?" He asked and I glared.
"W-Who in their right mind would want to make-out with YOU?!" I yelled, blood pounding in my ears. I turned my body away from him, being my own stubborn self. I could see Dia giving a small smile at us, peeking out from the bathroom.
"You would. You confessed after all." He added and I looked back at him, still angry.
"N-NO! I think you're the one who wants to make-out with me! You're the one who keeps bringing it up." I said, sticking my tongue out at him. He smiled.
"Of course. Who wouldn't want to make-out with you?" He asked and my eyes lingered to the pillows as my blush grew. Well, that was kind of sweet to say.
"I-I'm hungry." I blurted out and sat up. Ikuto chuckled and got up as well.
"Alright. We'll order pizza today, kid. Then we'll make-out."
"YOU PERVERT!!!"
Nadeshiko's POV
"Well, aren't they cute?" I asked, watching Amu and Ikuto as Yaya stood next to me.
"Hehe. Amu-chi and Ikuto-san, together forever! Do you think they're happy?" Yaya asked, giving me a child-ish look.
"Amu's still so stubborn. She probably won't give in until she thinks its time." I sighed and laughed at Amu's blush.
"And what about Ikuto-san?" Yaya questioned. I laughed harder.
"I believe he goes at his own pace. He'll be driving her crazy before they become exclusive." I took out my cell phone and began to dial. "So, why don't we help the happy couple?"
Yaya giggled and jumped up and down. "Yes!"
Amu's POV
Ikuto began to order the pizza as I sat on the couch, trying to keep the shirt from riding up. It was still a little short and since Ikuto refused to give me any bottom, I was walking around in underwear, barely hidden.
Ikuto's such a pervert, he probably wants me to be stuck in panties! This was so cruel…and not funny at all! I'm sure Rima would agree with this.
The cat boy sat down next to me, clicking the off button and sighing. I began to slowly shift away from him. Maybe if he doesn't notice…
"Should we earn some points?" Ikuto asked and I froze. The bet.
"You…You STILL want to go on with this bet?!" I asked, astounded. I'd thought the whole 'confessions' would throw him off, or at the very least…call it off.
"Yes. Don't you remember the rewards? I get to have you as my slave. And I can assure you, things will be different." He smirked as a chill ran up my spine. Now I have to win.
"I-I'm not losing to you! And when that happens, you can't be perverted to me!" I said in triumph. Ikuto gave his pouting face.
"But I thought you loved me?" He asked in a small voice. My eyes widened.
"I-I never said that! And stop with the face!" I yelled, crossing my arms and turning.
"Why? Does it make you uncomfortable, Amu?" He pulled me back and I yelped in surprise. His hand lightly lifted my chin up so I looked up at him and he kissed my forehead.
"I think…you're the sweetest thing that every happened to me." He whispered to me and held me closer than before. My cheeks heated up again, but the gesture was different. Ikuto was serious…and a funny feeling was bubbling up inside me.
Ding-Dong
"I'll get it!" I stated and ran to the door. The pizza was there, along with the delivery man.
"K-Kukai?"
Kukai stood there in a dark hat and pizza boxes in his hand. He smiled at me as his green eyes sparkled in excitement.
"Whoa. Hinamori? What are you doing here? I thought Rima's parents ordered some pizzas or something." He smiled and handed me the hot cardboard. I took it and placed it on a table nearby.
"Huh? Nadeshiko didn't tell you? I'm here with Ikuto." I stated and he gave a strange look.
"I, uh…can see that." He stated, peering down at my outfit. Ikuto's T-shirt.
"I-Its n-not what you think!" I yelled out in an attempt to save myself. He laughed though at my embarrassed reaction.
"Its okay. I believe you. That will be $26 dollars." He replied, holding his hand out.
"R-Right." I took the money from the table and handed it to him, along with the tip.
"Bye!" I called and closed the door, bringing the food into the living room. Ikuto already had the table set up, place mats and drinks in order.
I put the box on the table just as the stereo turned on.
"Huh?" I asked bewildered, a slow song playing. Crazy for you?
"I-Ikuto? Did you turn on the stereo?" I asked, but Ikuto towered over me with a strange expression of anticipation on his face.
"Amu…" He called and pounced.
What the heck happened to Ikuto?!?!?!
Shelly: Hmm, this chapter was cute. Ikuto's going all over the place though. And Amu's so stubborn. Gosh. I made this chappie extra long for all of you! I mean, Ikuto confessed! And so did Amu…sort of.
Ikuto: So you do like me Amu?
Amu: I-I never said I did!
Ikuto: Yes you did. You said that in the closet.
Amu: I said MAYBE!!!
Ikuto: Aw…Shelly, she's warming up to the idea of us as a couple. Finally. I've waited long enough.
Amu: ………
Shelly: Review if you think Amu is stubborn or Ikuto is hot! ^-^