Miya; Thanks for the reviews guys! Wow, I got 8 :D Thanks so much! *hugs* Here's the next chapter :P BTW; I missed the 'Recap' last time! Gomen! :( I want 2+ reviews now :P

Amu; I don't wanna be depressed! D:

Miya; Stop whining :P

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[Recap]

"Amu!" I heard Ikuto call. I ignored him. Why should I listen to him now? After all, he forgot me right? He forgot the 'love of his life'. Yeah right.

"Amu! Wait!" I heard Utau this time. She had forgotten her best friend. Pretty soon, I heard them all calling my name. I blocked them out of my mind. I didn't need them. I reached my apartment and ran inside, sobbing. I was in too much of a state to lock the door so they all came trudging through. I locked myself in my bathroom and slid against the door crying. I hugged my knees to my chest letting 6 months of tears fall from my eyes. What had I done to deserve this?

[Back to present - Ikuto's POV]

What? What did she say to hurt Amu that much? What was it?

"Shinobu!" Utau screamed, "What the hell did you do?!" Shinobu just looked at her sheepishly.

"All I did was tell her what had happened while she was gone." She said, her hair covering her eyes.

"Like what?!" Rima shouted.

I was so angry inside, but I knew I had to keep my cool for Amu.

"Hmm, Well, the fact most of you forgot her, that her family left because of me and that I kissed her boyfriend." she replied smirking under her hair. What? This all seemed unlike her.

"I never kissed you." I stated coldly.

"I know, but Amu doesn't know that, does she?" she replied evily.

"Why do you hate Amu-chi so much?" Yaya asked.

"I have known her since I was small. I didn't have many friends but then she came along. We were best friends until she moved to Tokyo. When I heard she'd become so popular and had made loads of friends I was jealous. She had left me on my own and had moved on from me. So I figured I'd make it seem like no-one cared about her anymore. Then she'd come back to me."

"Why, Shinobu?" Utau whispered.

"Because, I'm lonely and I want my best friend back, and I won't stop until I get what I want." she replied coldly.

She waltzed out of Amu's apartment, while we all stared on in disbelief. Amu's sobs could still be heard in the background. I knocked on the door softly.

"Amu?" I said quietly, "Please open the door."

"Why should I? I'd rather save myself the humiliation." she said through her tears.

"Please Amu" Utau whispered, "You don't understand, Shinobu's lying."

The door creaked open, revealing a tear-stained Amu. I think a part of me died when I saw her.

"Why would she lie?" she whispered.

"Amu, the things she said, she made up." Utau started.

"How so?" Amu asked, intrigued.

"Well, for starters, I didn't kiss her." I stated and she smiled at me. The smile that melted my heart.

"Also, we didn't forget you Amu. Things have been hectic lately, Rima kept in touch so we figured you'd be Ok. We're sorry if you thought we'd forgotten you. I mean come on! How could I forget my best friend?" Utau stated, grinning at Amu.

"What about my family?" she said quietly.

"We believe that Shinobu switched the letter from your parents with the fake one she wrote and that your parents are currently in America visiting your relatives." Tadase informed her. Amu beamed at him and then quickly looked down, looking as though she was ashamed.

"I am so sorry for doubting you guys." Amu said sadly.

"Hinamori-san, I'm sure we all would doubt each other if put in your situation, don't feel too upset." Tadase said. That was so my line. Damn Kiddy King.

"Thanks Tadase-kun." Amu smiled. That same smile. Damn, here comes the jealousy. I put my arm around her shoulder.

"Amu..." I breathed into her neck, she shivered and put her head on mine.

"I'm so sorry Ikuto, I should of thought better of you." She said quietly.

"I know Amu, just know this. The day you leave me, is the day I truly have no-one." I whispered so only she could hear. She wrapped her arms around me and whispered in my ear.

"I love you to much to let you go..."

[Later that evening - Still Ikuto's POV]

After everyone had left, Amu had stood up and gone into her room. I waited 5 minutes before following her. I walked straight into her room to find her with her hugging her knees to her chest, looking sad. It broke my heart. She was looking through a photo albumn and I knelt onto her bed behind her, and put my head on her shoulder.

"Whatcha doin'?" I asked.

"Stuff." she replied coldly.

"Mmm, care to elaborate?" I said sarcasticly.

"Okay" she said as though she was annoyed, "I'm looking through a photo albumn to make myself feel bad, happy?"

"Why would you want to make yourself feel unhappy?" I said, shocked.

"I wanna understand how you felt when I left."

I gulped. This was a sensitive subject. For someone not very emotional, I didn't realise how much it's hurt for her to leave. Infact, most nights I spent wandering aimlessly.

"I don't think you want to know that Amu.."

She jumped at me then and cuddled into my chest, sobbing.

"I'm such a terrible person" I never thought of how you would have felt, I just cared about my education! I don't think I can bear to leave you again though!"

"Don't be stu-"

"No! Ikuto! I love you more than anything in the world, there is no way I can leave you!"

"Amu.." I said smiling into her hair as I held her close. She realised the extent of her outburst and blushed furiously. "I love you more than anything in the world aswell and don't act like you'll stop youself from leaving..."

"Eh?"

"..I won't let you leave." I said as I kissed her on the lips gently.

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Miya; There we go, I want at least... Hmm, How many reviews do I want Kukai?

Kukai; How about 11 by Friday?

Miya; That works! R&R people! :D