AN: I don't own any of the songs mentioned in this chapter.

Recap:

He wrapped his arm around me as he kissed me slowly, but passionately. What is this?!

"What are you doing?!" I heard Ikuto shout.

Tadase pulled away and looked me straight in the eye.

"I love you Amu-chan. For real."

Huh?

Before I could react, I was pulled into Ikuto's chest by his muscular arms.

"She's mine." He growled venomously.

"Let's ask her that. Amu, who do you love? Ikuto? Or me?" Tadase asked, looking straight at me.

~Love~

I shout, scream, and cry

all for you

So don't take it for granted

And say you love me too

Amu

Crap. Who do I love? I looked over at Ikuto, who was staring back at me in anticipation. He looked as if he was sure I would say that I loved him.

Then I looked over at Tadase. He also looked confident that I love him. Ugh! I'm pretty sure I love Ikuto. But... despite all that Tadase has done, he's still caring and has a soft side to him. But doesn't Ikuto have one as well? Oh my god, I hate making important decisions.

"Why do you even bother asking that question? You know she loves me, more than she loves you." Ikuto scoffed, but I could tell he wasn't all that sure.

"Oh, I don't think so. Even though I have deceived her, I believe she still loves me more than she loves you."

"Why you-!"

"Yo, Tsukiyomi! What're you doing here?"

We all turned around to find a cheery Kukai, running down towards us dressed in a green t-shirt, and black shorts kicking a soccer ball that landed right at Ikuto's feet.

"Kukai! I haven't seen you in years!" I ran up to him, and tackled him in a hug. He laughed as we fell to the floor, but somehow he ended up on top of me.

"Hahahahaahaha! Nice to see you too, Hinamori!" He exclaimed, ruffling my hair, and making it all messed up. We were both lying down in the grass right next to each other at the moment, smiling at each other.

"Mou Kukai! You messed up my hair!" I grimaced, as I attempted to fix it.

"Oh Amu, it was messed up when you tackled me!" Kukai said, giving me that goofy grin of his again. God I love his smile. He always manages to make everything better no matter what the situation is. Speaking of which... Ikuto and Tadase both seem to be giving Kukai death glares. If looks could kill, he would be dead a hundred times over.

"Can you get off of my girlfriend?" Ikuto spat.

Now that you mention it, Kukai was pretty close to me. Our faces were like, an inch away from each other. And realizing that, I began to blush as red as a tomato.

"If you didn't notice, she's not going to be your 'girlfriend' for long." Tadase put in, making air quotes around the word girlfriend.

"You tryin' to pick a fight, Kiddy King?" Ikuto smirked evilly, knowing that he could easily beat Tadase if a fight were to occur.

"Sorry Tsukiyomi, didn't realize that Amu was your girlfriend." Kukai stood up, brushed himself off of dirt and grass, then held out his hand. Gladly, I took it, and brushed myself off as well.

"We're just friends, Ikuto, Tadase. Don't worry." I bet they were relieved out of their minds with one less rival, but of course, they didn't show it.

"Well, how're we going to settle this?" Tadase asked.

"Settle what?" Kukai asked, clueless.

"Apparently, they're both fighting for Amu's love." Utau chimed.

"Then shouldn't you let Hinamori choose?" Kukai said, stating the obvious.

"We-"

"I'm going to get some food, I'm starving. Be right back!" And before they could say anything else, I ran away from Ikuto, Tadase, Kukai, and Utau shouting my name. I just ran as far as I could, well, until I couldn't run any further. Once I was gasping for air, I started walking, and realized that I was in town. Might as well get some food. It wasn't a total lie. I headed over to a taiyaki stand, and bought a chocolate one for myself.

After buying one, I pulled out my ipod, plugged in the earphones, and pressed play as I munched on the yummy treat in my hands. Who should I choose though? It's kind of like an impossible choice, but it's an important one. I don't want to take too long in my decision, or else I'll make a mistake. However,if I make a hasty decision, I might end up regretting it, and then I won't be able to go back on it. I was always told that important decisions were never easy.

But honestly, I never expected this. I walked around town aimlessly, having no need to head to a particular destination. I mean, where would I even go? I'm not going back to that park till I'm ready. And besides, if all I'm going to hear is screaming and yelling at two seemingly good 'friends' isn't necessarily the best place to go think out an important decision.

I walked past a mother and I'm guessing, her daughter at a balloon seller's stand.

"Which color do you want? Blue? Or Yellow?" Her mom asked her.

"Hmmmmm..." She pondered with a finger to her chin.

"I don't know! It's so hard to choose!" She stomped her foot on the ground in frustration.

"Can I have both?"

"I'm sorry honey, but you have to choose one."

Gee, that sounds a lot like my situation right now. I'm glad I never thought of having both of them, or else they would've been really furious with me.

I bent down to the girl's height, and spoke to her, my arms wrapped around my knees that were up against my chest.

"Just choose with your heart. Decisions like this are nothing like the ones you will face in the future. Think about what you truly want, and then go with your choice with confidence!" I told the little girl.

She looked up at me, seeming to have comprehended half of what I said. Well, what can you expect from a five year old girl?

"Okay, Onee-chan! Arigato!"

I just smiled sweetly at her, before standing back up, and heading out on my way.

"I choose that one!"

I wonder which one she chose. Blue, or yellow?

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you

Been here all along so why can't you see?

You belong with me, you belong with me

Ugh, thanks for rubbing it in if I choose Tadase. I checked my phone for the time, finding that it was 4:00pm. Wow. I was out for quite a while. I should probably head back, even though I have no idea on what I'm going to say the them. But instead of heading back, I found a nearby bench, and decided to sit down and rest for a minute.

I need your love

I need your time

When everything's wrong

You make it right

I feel so high

I come alive

I need to be free with you tonight

I need your love

Music sure knows what songs to play at exactly the right times in your life. But even with all this help, I still don't know who to choose. I don't want to make the person I didn't choose sad. But think. Who's been there for you? Tadase. Who cares for you? Tadase. Who saved you? Tadase.

Who do you love the most? ... T-Tadase.

I know my answer now. I abruptly stood up, and headed towards the park, hoping that those two would still be there, bickering. And sure enough, they were.

"What do you know about Amu?! Nothing!"

"Nothing?! I know more than you think!"

"Sure, sure. I totally believe a gay Kiddy King." Ikuto said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

I just stood there, watching them and listening.

"For the last time, I'm not gay!"

"Ehem." I said, quietly.

"Welcome back Hinamori!" Kukai shouted, as he walked up to me and threw his arm around my shoulder.

"Get off of her!" Tadase and Ikuto shouted simultaneously. Kukai and I quickly stepped away from each other, as if we were boyfriend and girlfriend and just got yelled at by my parents. Haha, they do sound like a married couple don't they?

"Yes, now that Amu is back, you two idiots can stop yelling now. It's been giving me a headache." Utau intercepted, rubbing her temples with her right hand as she was sitting on a bench in the shade of a giant pine tree, with huge glasses on her face as she licked her vanilla ice cream cone.

"When did you get an ice cream cone?" I inquired, curious.

"It's over there." Utau pointed, and sure enough, there was a guy with an ice cream cart, selling ice cream to little kids' mothers to give to their children playing on the playgrounds nearby.

"Ohhh, now I want some. Let's see, do I have enough cash?"

I got out my wallet, and began to look for some kind of money, that was't pennies. I feel like I only get pennies as my change.

"Amu, stop avoiding our question."

"Yeah, who do you love? Me, or Kiddy King?"

"Now that's just a biased question." Tadase retorted.

"Would you rather be called gay?"

"I would rather you call me by my name!"

Geez. So much yelling. No wonder Utau got a headache. I've only been back for like, two minutes, while Utau has been here for like, what, several hours?

"How do you stand them yelling so much?" I asked her.

"Hmm?" She pulled out her ear buds, and looked at me.

"You say something?" I sweat dropped. No wonder.

"Never mind..."

"Anyway, did you decide yet?"

"... I think so."

"Good. Because you always run away from your problems."

My eyes widened in surprise.

"No I don't!"

"Yes you do. You don't realize it, but you do. You can't make important decisions, so you end up making an excuse to get away from them. Am I right or not?" Utau tilted her head, looking at me with her piercing violet orbs over the top of her sunglasses.

"Y-Yes-"

"And isn't it also true that you running away will get you no where?"

"Y-Yes-"

"So why don't you man up and face your problems head on? Yes, I know you're not a man, but you've got to face your problems, not run away from them." She pushed her sunglasses higher up the bridge of her nose, and leaned back on the bench.

Utau is right. And believe it or not, I'm ready to face this problem head on like she said.

"Thanks Utau. But I already know my decision."

"Ikuto, Tadase." I called their names, wanting their attention.

"Yeah?"

"Yes?"

"I'm going to be completely honest. I really like both of you. But I know I can only love one of you truly. And I have figured out who. It was a hard decision, but I know this is the right decision. If I don't choose you, I'm sorry I really am."

I paused, waiting to see if my words sunk in. Also adds some nice suspense, don't you think?

"I love-"

"BANG!"

But before I could finish my sentence, I felt an enormous pain in my back, as I fell to the ground. I heard my name being called, as I was drifting into unconsciousness, but couldn't see who was calling my name. However, I knew I had to finish my statement, even if it killed me.

"... I-Ikuto."

And after using my last reservoir of strength, I gave in to the darkness that soon consumed me.

I said it. I said it just for you

I would have said it, even if it was my last, dying breath.

Because I know, that even if

my mind says that someone else is better

My heart knows who I truly love.

AN: I love suspense xD. I know it kills some of you, (not literally of course) but I find it so awesome for stories. Well, what did you think? Did you prefer Amu with Tadase or Ikuto? Or even Kukai? Personally, I like Amu with Ikuto, or Kukai, but NOT with Tadase. But I write this for the people who read this. Anyway, I'm sorry if I rushed Amu's decision. I tried to make her take time in thinking about this, but it's kinda hard to drag out a topic for like half a chapter and still make it interesting. I'm still an amateur at writing, but hey, I tried. :P So, what did you think? Good? Bad? Review :D?