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Chapter 20: No longer Reminiscing

"Ooo Look a fountain with an elephant statue on it!" I squealed pretty much ruining the moment Ikuto and I were about to share and I went to go make a wish in it. I dug through my purse and found a coin deep inside.

"You know, if all you were looking for was a coin, you can just asked me." Ikuto said walking up casually.

"Yeah, well, I want this wish to be special." I said.

"Hmmm…" was his only reaction until he said, "Well then, I guess I'll make a wish too."

Wow…perfect Ikuto making a wish. I wonder what he would wish for? Would he wish to find the embryo? Well, if his wish came true, it's as good as finding the embryo right? Whatever. I'll not worry about that now.

"Really! You're going to make a wish?" I said, my eyes sparkling a little bit.

"Yup…" Those were the eyes that Ikuto adores oh so much.

We both threw turned around, squinted our eyes closed, made a wish and threw our coins in backwards. I REALLYYY hope my wish comes true! I still wonder what Ikuto would wish for… I wonder if it's to be a normal teen.

"Done wishing?" Ikuto asked as he offered me a hand, that I gladly accepted.

"Yup!" I buoyantly said. I don't know why I sounded so happy. I guess I was just really excited about my wish. I was praying that it would come true. No. I WISH my wish would come true. (kind of like an oxymoron or paradox huh? Lol wish a wish)

We started leisurely walking in the park, making a few rounds and yet again, talking about random things. This time though, the conversation somehow led to our hopes and dreams.

"Hey Ikuto?" I asked.

"Yeah?" he answered grasping my hand in a firm yet gentle way.

"What is your dream?"

"Huh? Why the sudden question?"

"I don't know," I said shaking my head making my bangs slightly ripple from the motion, "I suppose I'm just curious like that. I mean I know we haven't been dating that long and all but-"

Ikuto cut me off by saying, "my dream huh? Well, I'd say that my dream is to grow up, get away from Easter, probably still be playing violin, and be married to the girl of my dreams."

I blushed at that last part. Girl of his dreams huh? Gee….I wonder. No! Don't think ahead like that Amu! You've only been dating him for a measly what? Three days? Four maybe? No! I cannot think that way…but still…it's QUITE the thought.

I giggled at my thoughts. He cocked an eyebrow at me, "something funny with my dreams? I thought YOU were the one who WANTED to know."

"No, it's not that…it's…nothing never mind." I said, the smile never leaving my lips.

"So?" Ikuto impressed upon me.

"So, what?" I asked, clearly unaware of what he wanted me to say.

"I told you MY dreams, what about yours?"

"My dreams??"

"Yes YOUR dreams.." he persisted.

My dreams? Huh? I haven't really thought about it.

"I'm not really sure. I want to get married, have children. I want to…have a good job…be educated. I don't know…what else?"

"Don't ask me, they're your dreams." Ikuto said bringing me closer to him…if that was even possible.

I let out an uneasy laugh as he made his remark. I don't know but it seemed like Ikuto had his whole life planned ahead of him and I didn't. Whatever! I'm 15 and he's 18! So he's had an extra like 3 years to think about this!

"I think I'm just going to stop repeating myself on the therapist matter." Ikuto sighed and put his hands behind his back. He looks so laid back.

It was taking all my will and strength to keep myself from making a rude and catty remark back at the lone alley cat standing (or should I say walking?) before me.

"So! Ikuto! What do you think of our relationship so far?" I asked. Was it a stupid question? I mean…dating for about 3 or 4 days, would this be a valid question to ask.

"I think…I think that you should be less spontaneous and ask questions when the time is appropriate." He said this a serious look.

Uh-oh. Was he being serious? No! Did he get mad at me? He was looking at me and my series of expressions plastered upon my face due to the endless thoughts wandering in my mind. He smirked. He smirked his world-famous smirk. It irked me. How could one act so well in front of others? Ok, I now admit it fully…Ikuto is perfect.

Ikuto had come to a sudden stop. He spoke, "Well I just hope it lasts for a LONG time." He said as he lowered his head, bringing his lips to mine. I was kind of surprised with his sudden burst of affection, but, nonetheless, I embraced it. I brought my hands behind his head, entangling it with his wonderful soft locks of midnight. His grip on me tightened.

He let his lips fall from mine, and he tightly hugged me. "I really do care about you Amu." He whispered in my ear.

How am I to respond? What do I say? What do I do? "I really care about you too." I answered back, making it seem like the silence was for a form of dramatic pause. Wow Amu! That is the MOST PREDICTABLE answer someone can come up with. What's with you? UGH!

Ikuto just smiled (yes smiled) and took in my scent. "You smell like strawberries."

"Well maybe my name should turn into Ichigo." I answered back.

"hmm…I was thinking more along the lines of calling you Kitty." He came up with a pet name for me? Awww…I don't know whether to be offended by the fact that he wants to call me Kitty or complemented for the fact that he has a pet name for me.

"Well aren't you the 'kitty' around here?" I mocked.

He cocked an eyebrow at me and answered, "How many times must I say this? I'm a whopping 18 years old. I'm no longer a kitty. I'm a CAT." He put emphasis on the word 'cat' as if I didn't know what it was.

"Yeah yeah, cat kitty same thing." I nonchalantly said.

I guess that was his pet peeve. Being called a kitty. He let out a menacing laugh.

"What's with that laugh?" I pondered.

"If I'M a kitty, then what would that make YOU?" he asked.

"Ikuto!!!" I screeched. I didn't know what he was going to say, but I bet it was going to be perverted. I'd better stop him from saying it before it came out.

"I was going to say baby kitten, but ok, if you WANT me to say something else…" he trailed off.

This made me blush even harder. Why did Ikuto ALWAYS make me blush?

We were still in the park as it was getting dark.

"Dinner?" he asked.

"Sure!" I replied putting on my charm.

Ikuto POV:

I love it when she smiles. It makes my heart feel warm and flutter.

"Ikuto?" she asks. Better reply to my princess and not keep her waiting.

"Yeah?" I asked back, making it clear that I was listening.

"Are you sure it's not time for YOU to get a therapist. You're the one spacing out on me now." It was her turn to smirk.

Ugh…I guess I better make her feel self-conscious again.

"Heh? Are you sure about that? Maybe I was just daydreaming about me, and you….and" she cut me off.

"I'VE HEARD ENOUGH!!!" he plugged her ears and started chanting, 'lalalala!!' to make sure she didn't hear anything if I were to say something.

Narrator:

-So there you have it. Ikuto has won Amu, Amu has won Ikuto. These two lovers have many destinies ahead of them.

End Chapter 20

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