Me:: o.O Did we ever find Ikuto??

Amu:: Oh no!

Me:: Amu! Disclaimer!

Amu:: Csi-chan doesn't own Shugo Chara/Doki! Here's another chapter...

Me:: I have a couple loyal reviewers ^^

"So what's a crush to do when you can't get through…"

Ikuto's P.O.V.:

Dammit! I'm so late!! I pushed the gas pedal down more, picking up speed on the road; I could see the driveway coming up on my left. I swallowed back my fear and turn my bike so I slightly skidded through the traffic, parking my bike quickly before running inside the house so I could change.

Flashback –

"Ikuto… I invited Ms. Hinamori and Amu over for dinner… And she was wondering if you could ask Amu to the dance coming up, you know… introduce her to those friends of yours. Anyways, this is not a negotiation… You are going to ask her to that dance." My mother sternly told me.

Flashback Over –

I shrugged off both my blazer and dress shirt, slipping a black long-sleeved shirt that hung to my body; I changed into a pair of jeans. I carefully hung my tie over my computer chair before heading downstairs to the dining room. As I got closer, I could hear Amu's voice: "…I go with him?!"

I stood outside the dining room, glad that no one had noticed I had arrived and continued listening…

"I never said you couldn't…" Ms. Hinamori.

"Then why can't I? You just said that you want me to go with Ikuto…"

"I'd feel better if you two went together…"

The temptation to jump on my bike and speed away was beginning to fill my body as their conversation continued: "Why? I want the truth! Why is it Ikuto?!" Amu.

Silence fell in the room behind me; should I go in or just leave?

"Well… Amu-sweetie…" My mother's voice trailed off.

"What? Why do I have to be the one kept out of the loop?!" Amu cried loudly.

I froze; I was only a couple feet away from the door, which lead to the garage. I bit my cheek as I debated with myself about turning around and seeing Amu.

"…Amu… You'd never believe it." I hissed, hoping that it came out quietly.

"I think this conversation has gotten a little out of hand… Wouldn't you agree, Ikuto?" My mother's voice rang out making everyone freeze.

Realizing I had gotten busted, I turned around and entered the dining room feeling the tense atmosphere within the room.

"Aah! Ikuto-san! I didn't realize you were down already—"

"So how long were you listening?" Amu's question was point-blank but what came with it wasn't what I expected since I yelled at her… was that regret in her voice??

"Long enough…" I mumbled, not looking anywhere but my plate.

The table erupted with our mothers chatting excitedly, leaving me and Amu on our own. I finished the dinner my mother had cooked then carried my dishes to the kitchen, rinsing them off. I decided that I'd fill the sink with hot, soapy water for later. I began scrubbing my dishes clean when a pair of arms wrapped around my waist from behind. I could feel a face bury itself in my back but I kept quiet, waiting for whoever it was to speak. I think it might be Amu… Or that could just be wishful—

"I-I'm… s-sorry… but I deserve the truth…" Amu's voice was weak, almost like she was crying.

"You wouldn't believe half of it anyways… so what's the point?" I murmured, rinsing off my dishes.

She fell silent behind me; I finished cleaning my dishes before walking to the garage; I needed to get out of the house…

I was already on my bike, fastening my helmet when I heard: "Mind if I tag along?"

I'd prefer you didn't ... That's what I wanted to say as I glanced quickly at Amu, eyeing the other helmet; instead I sighed, "Alright… C'mon."

A part of me was beginning to feel confused about all this; why was she acting like this? When all she has to do is ask her mom or look in a damn photo album!! Our mothers have taken so many damn pictures of us together!

The feeling of warmth pressed closer to my back and stomach brought me back as I realized I was now driving on a dirt road that followed a river up to the next city. Amu's arms wrapped around me which left me feeling every part of her against my back. So what's a crush to do... When you can't get through...

Me:: And I decided to put the song title and artist at the bottom so it'll look better and flow~ [That was 'Crush' by Cute Is What We Aim For] XD Love that band now!!

Amu:: Do you think one of those loyal reviewers of yours knows?

Me:: You mean where Ikuto is? Dunno...

Amu:: Review, please... *whispers* and if one of you have him, please return *flashes a missing kitty poster*