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Chapter 6: More Shopping With Ikuto

I could believe what Ikuto was doing. What was with this sudden burst of affection? Either way, I kind of liked it. Screw it… I really liked it. His arm was tightly wrapped around my waist. Oh, and did I forget to mention? My hand was still mingled with his.

"So, Amu… where are we going?" Ikuto asked.

I couldn't answer. I was too caught up in the moment. Holy! Ahhh!!! I can't believe this is happening. Ikuto has his arm around me! Ahhh!!!! That was enough to make any girl go crazy. Just the thought of Ikuto being in my presence was mind-blowing right now.

"Earth to Amu… why do keep doing this? I'm really starting to worry about you." Ikuto persisted.

"Ah! Oh what? Was I seriously spacing out again?" Play it cool Amu!

"Umm…. Yeah. Are you sure you're okay?"

Awww!!! Is he actually concerned about me? WAIT! AMU! Hold your horses! Don't get so hasty. This is I-K-U-T-O here! You can't fall into his trap…..but he's SOOO cute!

"Um…. Can you please remove your hand from my waist?" I kindly asked.

"No?"

-___- "Uh, could you tell me why?" I asked a little more curious.

"I think you know why." Iktuo answered back with a little smirk and wink.

"In all honesty….I don't."

He just brought me closer to him and tightened his grip around my waist, "Do you still not know why?"

"I still don't…." I answered. Does this mean he likes me? Or does he treat every girl this way?? I must know the answer!

After fifteen minutes or so, Ikuto let me free (maybe free isn't the right word… let go would be better)

It was now close to 8:30 as we finished out shopping. I had bought a new dress, some new make up, and a few little hairclips. The funniest, or should I say cutest!, thing was that Ikuto insisted on paying for all of it. I know since his father is the owner of Easter, he must be rich, but still…. Paying for a girl who he probably doesn't even care about? I felt like a princess when I was with him. He treated me like royalty.

"Well, I guess I should go home. Thank you for everything today. I had a lot of fun!" I exclaimed.

"The night is still young. Let's go out to dinner." Ikuto stated.

"Oh, I don't want to be a bother. Plus! I'm not even that hungry!" I politely answered. He frowned. I'm sooo hungry right now! Come on, I could have just said yes to him! Apparently, my stomach had a mind of its own as it loudly grumbled making me deeply blush.

"Your stomach says otherwise."

Oh…my…goodness….that…was…so…embarassing!!!

"Let's go." Ikuto said grabbing on to my hand again.

He brought me to some fancy restaurant in the middle of town. Wow… I've never eaten at a place like this.

"Ah, Ikuto-kun! We have your table ready~" the waiter said.

"Table?" I asked.

"Yeah, I had made reservations."

"Does this mean you were going to come here whether or not I said yes."

"No. I'd drop the reservations if you said no."

That is so sweet. But I have to keep my cool. Do not get too caught in the moment.

"Oh….that was nice!" I gave him a sweet smile, bringing out all my features, making it seem like i was sparkling with happiness.

"Like I said… I'm not really a bad guy you know."

Ikuto, I know you're not a bad guy! "We'll see….I need to think about that one." I said… trying not to completely give in to his stunning looks and charm. We sat down at the table. It was facing the window. It was one of the best tables in the whole restaurant.

"Um… Ikuto?"

"Yes?"

"Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure… fire away."

"Why are you doing all this?"

"Doing all what?"

"You know… all THIS. Buying me everything I wanted at the mall… taking me to a really nice restaurant. You know… things you've never done before."

"hmmmm….I guess you just intrigue me."

I was slightly saddened by his answer. I wanted to him to say, "Because I'm drawn to Amu. I really like you."

"That and…." Ikuto took a pause… as if he were trying to say something that was very difficult, "I'm drawn to you."

My eyes glittered. But he didn't say that he liked me, so I couldn't say that I liked him back. All I answered was, "oh?"

"Yup. Well enough of that. Let's order…"

We ordered, ate, and left. Iktuo walked me back to my house and jumped me up on to my balcony. (isn't having a balcony so convenient?)

"I had a really good time today. Thank you so much for everything. How could I repay you?" I was being nicer than I usually would with anyone.

"Hmmm… I know a way." He smirked.

"Huh?"

He caught me off guard and quickly captured my lips in a kiss. It was sweet, yet passionate. I felt like he was trying to tell me something. What was it? Whatever it was, I didn't care right now….that's for another time. I just savored the moment. Kissing Ikuto…..

We kissed for a good two minutes, unless it was longer. I'm not really sure, but however long it was, it wasn't long enough. The thing is, I was ecstatic. So, does this mean that I've moved on from Tadase… the boy who fell in love with Amulet Heart?

"Amu-chan!" I heard three familiar voices. Ran. Miki. Suu.

"oh hi guys!" Crap! How long were they standing (floating) there?

"Lip locking with Iktuo I see? How was your first kiss?" Miki tanuted.

"guys!!! C'mon! It was nothing! He caught me off guard!"

"Off guard for a whole 5 minutes?" Oh, well I guess it was five minutes…not two….wow kissing Ikuto for five minutes…straight….enough to make any girl faint.

End Chapter 6

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