Amu: 18

Ikuto: 23

Saaya: 18

Kukai: 21

Tadase: 20

Utau: 19

Disclaimer: I don't own Shugo Chara Peach Pit does.

.::. Straight In His Direction .::.

"Hey Amu, how did it go?" Saaya said, jumping up and down towards me. Kukai dropped me off before saying he needed to attend to and I quote "bodyguard business...things." I really hoped it was to improve on his poor lies and excuses. He may need that for the future.

But back to Saaya. I put a smile on my face before giving her a light punch. "It was so awesome! I really think I nailed him."

Her eyes went wide with excitement. "Really?"

"NO!" I screamed, letting my anger burst out. Saaya practically jumped three feet away as her face crumbled to confusion. I groaned out loud, walked towards a couch, grabbed a pillow and began hitting it towards a wall. "It was a complete fail! He tried to rape me! Fuck'n pervert player. And I thought he was nice. I thought he was nice!"

"Um, Amu?"

I kept hitting the wall until I was sure the pillow was going to produce feathers. "Who does he think he is wanting to make me all gay for him? Bless o' Kukai for being there."

"What did Kukai do?"

I spun around to face her, my eye twitching. "What did he do? He practically saved me from a) being found out, b) getting sexually assaulted and c) ...well, he just saved me!"

Saaya's eyes narrowed as she sat delicately on the couch's edge. "Then why are you mad? Sweetie you're going to get pimples."

I sighed, the adrenaline flowing out of my body like a snap of a twig. I released the pillow and flopped down on Saaya, earning a yelp before pushing me away and onto the couch itself. "I don't know. I should be happy that I know Kukai will always be there for me, but I guess I'm just disappointed in how the outcome of it all ended." I pouted my lips as my neck twisted to the left to face Saaya. "He smirked at 'Yoru' but not 'Amu'."

Saaya's eyes widened, her mouth ajar. "Like...the smirk."

"The smirk," I agreed.

"You're lying!"

"Believe me I wish. He tried to kiss me too."

Silence expanded between us as we sat in our own personal bubble of thoughts. I mentally shook my head. There was no way I could go back there and act normal. Well, not in 'Yoru's' case anyways. Myself, maybe. He was sweet and very kind; taking care of a small burn that may or may not have made my skin red for the rest of my life. Why was he only like that when I was a girl? What did 'Yoru' have that I didn't?

That's simple you crazy girl. Balls!

I pouted. But I got boobs! Well, not really.

Then Saaya asked almost hesitantly, "So, did he smell good?"

"Yes!" I shouted excitingly. "His smell was so intoxicating I could have sworn I almost gave in there and then."

Saaya giggled. "Well, that can be a start." She got off the couch and grabbed her purse and jacket from the hook.

I sat up and frowned. "Where are you going?"

She turned and grinned. "Got a date tonight. Just going to go get petrel in my car. I'm almost on empty."

"Oh yeah. With who?" She blushed.

"His name is Yuki. He and his friends are going to a pizza place tonight and asked if I could come. I think Tadase may be there." She turned to walk out the door before stopping and turning back to me, a huge smile plastered on her face.

I looked at her, eyes frowning. "What?"

"Do you have plans tonight?"

I pretend to think. "Oh, you mean eating full cream ice-cream with whipt-cream and sprinkles and watching re-runs of How I met your mother in nothing but baggy clothes and sticky finger, with tissue boxes on the counter ready for me to use for my unshed tears that are going to be pouring out tonight? Then no, I'm free. Why?"

Her smile increased while she jumped up and down like a maniac. "Come with me tonight then. Let's go out and meet guys and flirt with them and, ah! Well, I won't say the rest but you know what I mean."

I bit my lip, running my fingers through my cropped hair and fringe. Could I really? "I don't know, Saaya. I think I'll just stay home."

She then pouted. "Pwease? With a cherry on top."

I shook my head. "I really don't think—"

"I'll ask Kukai to come?"

My hands went sweaty then, I wasn't sure why. "U-um, well..."

"Great!" She said, still jumping up and down. "We're leaving around seven so, pick out an outfit, eat your ice-cream and we will get ready together once I get back." She blew me a kiss before running out of the house shouting a 'be back soon.'

I slumped back on the couch with my head resting upon its soft cushions. This day just got better and better, didn't it?

We walked through the glass door of a pizza shop when all of a sudden, a squeal from Saaya erupted. She ran up to a guy with black hair falling on the sides of his face. His arms quickly went around Saaya's waist before bringing his lips down upon hers. I had to look away so a blush wouldn't stain my face.

Next to me was a window that reflected my appearance; The pink extensions Tadase made from my hair, clipped in tightly and unable to move; a tight green top that made my boobs look somewhat bigger; a designers belt wrapped around it; a pair of blue jean shorts that had chains attached, making it tickling my leg with its cold metallic as I moved; flats and of course a golden necklace I gotten from my last birthday from Kukai. Why I had chosen to wear it was beyond me. It fits with my outfit nicely so, it was okay.

I was pulled away from my thoughts when Saaya dragged the guy she kissed with her. I turned and smiled at the two. "Hey," I said.

Saaya smiled. "Amu, meet Yuki. He's in a band."

Yuki extended his hand to me making his muscles jump and flex with him. Ah, no wonder she likes this guy, I thought. I clasped our hands together. "Nice to meet you. Saaya told me so much about you."

I tightened my smile. "She did, did she?"

"Nothing bad, don't you worry," he said winking harmlessly before releasing our hands and wrapping them around Saaya. His eyes then went to hers and in the heat of the moment, I saw something that I never expected to see on a guy from a band before.

I smiled at them, watching as Saaya giggled as he said something in her ear, playing with her hair delicately. I felt like I was a third party then, so excusing myself I went to go walk around.

That was when a hand touched my should. Swinging my head around, I came face to face with Kukai. I gave him a grin.

"Done with the 'bodyguard business...thing?'"

Kukai scratched his head, flexing his muscles. Oh, wow his muscles. Kukai wore a black shirt, first two buttons undone with a pair of dark blue jeans with a belt holding it up. His muscles fitted nicely, making them stand out more. Why haven't I noticed until today? "It's not like I could've just said what was really going on."

I laughed. "Was it, 'Learning how to lie' mission? Or the 'Got-to-pretend-I'm-doing-my-job' one?"

Kukai chuckled. "Ah well you got me." He winked his emerald eyes at me, making me swallow my breath. "Maybe I should have said 'Off to kick some ass'. I would've looked more tougher."

I don't even know why I did this, but I reached up and poked his cheek. Kukai's smile lessened to a grin before a gentle smirk as he once again chuckled. "If you wanted to touch my face, all you had to do was ask."

I was so proud of myself for not blushing there and then, so instead I sarcastically laughed. "I was just seeing how tough you really are." Then without warning, I pinched his cheek making him wince in pain. I snickered out loud. "That justifies it."

Kukai rubbed his cheek. "You hurt me," he pouted.

I made a face. "Naw, you poor baby."

He smirked then. "I'll sure you who's the baby." I felt his hands on my waist before I even saw it coming. His fingers pressed against me, moving them around as a tortured laugh escaped me.

"Hahaha, stop ow, haha—it hurts, haha."

"You give up?" he asked, stoping his hands as I crouched over from the effect of the tickles.

"Y-yes! I give up."

I expected him to keep going and tell me to compliment him more or promise that he was indeed tough, but his hands went around my body until it was his arms encircling me from behind. My face grew hot as I stood up properly and felt his head resting against my shoulder, his chest pressed comfortably against my back. I let my arms fall as my hands went over his. They pulsed with heat. Just like my face was.

"You smell nice," he mumbled. "Raspberries?"

"Strawberries," I said.

"Hmm, I could eat you up."

That's it. My face probably exploded with heat and steam now. "W-why would you want to do that?"

"Strawberries are my favourite. I love them."

"Well," I said, glad to be calming down now. "I'll get you the richest ones in this town filled with its raw sweetness."

Kukai's head moved off my head. "Really?" He turned me around faster than I would have guessed, making our chests touch. Kukai barely registered this as his eyes were swarming with stars. "I like the big ones that look like hearts. Oh! No, no, make sure they're all different sizes but they have to be red. Oh wait! You probably don't know what I'm talking about, do you?"

I giggled, shaking my head. Kukai sighed. "I guess I'll have to show you one day."

A thought hit me. "How about in two weeks from now? I'm free then."

Kukai smiled. "Sure thing." His eyes snapped up from mine and as I watched them shift into something frightening, like he wasn't expecting to see it coming. My curiosity got stronger by the second as my mind told me that it was probably a joke.

So I rolled my eyes, turned my head with a quirky smile which instantly dropped. My cheeks flamed with what felt like anger and embarrassment as the guy with midnight blue hair stood behind me, a mixture of amusement and confusion in his eyes.

"I-Ikuto!" I squeaked, removing Kukai's hands around my waist to see him. He widened his grin at me, giving me a little wave as he walked closer. His sapphire eyes snapping from mine and most likely, into Kukai's. I swallowed. This is going to be great.

"Hey, Amu right?" He asked me once he was close enough to be touched. "Didn't expect to see you again."

You have no idea, I thought."Yeah, what a surprise."

He nodded before once again looking behind me. Yet once more, I swallowed. "Who's this? I don't seem to have recognize you?" His voice was strained but if I wasn't the one in 'Yoru's' shoes, I would have guessed nothing about it.

And that's what I did.

Smiling, I motioned myself to be in between the two guys. "Kukai," I said gently, making my voice a bit pitchy. I gestured to Ikuto. "This is Ikuto. I met him today in his café."

Ikuto turned to face me, offering me a sympathetic smile. "I'm sorry for what happened today. I hope it's getting better."

I nodded, still smiling. "It has." Looking at Kukai, I tried to mentally tell him to play along, which of course was impossible.

"Nice to meet you," Ikuto said, offering Kukai a handshake. Kukai only stared at him, well more like glared at him, before I nudged him a little. He cleared his throat and shook Ikuto's hand rather tightly in one jerk.

"You too," he responded. Their grips released. "What are you doing here?"

"Kukai!"

Ikuto held up a hand. "It's okay. I'm here with my mate, Yuki. He asked us to come with him tonight. Apparently he met this girl he wanted to introduce." The way he said girl made my body shrivel. My smile faulted a little.

"T-That's cool," I said. He once again, showed me a smile. I wanted to look away but I forced myself to act normal as best as I can. He's putting up a face around me.

"So," Ikuto asked, stretching the word. He motioned between Kukai and I. "You two are here because...?"

"Best friend of the girl," I said rather sarcastically. Then I pointed to him. "Best friend of me and the girl."

Ikuto's eyes went wide. "Oh, is that so?" I nodded. Why wasn't Kukai saying anything? "I thought you guys were dating? I mean, before you were in this couple bubble atmosphere."

Couple bubble? Is that how gays insinuate a moment between two people?

"Oh well—"

All of a sudden, Kukai's arm wrapped around my waist pulling me close to him. "Actually," he said rather angrily. I swallowed...again. I prayed then and there he wouldn't blow my cover. "I'm dating—"

"My brother!" I shot out faster, my voice rising. I laughed nervously as Kukai and Ikuto looked down at me; Ikuto's face confused and Kukai, well... annoyed. "He's dating my brother Yoru. Aren't you Kukai?" I looked up at him, throwing him a look of 'don't mess this up.' "It's okay," I said. "It's hard admitting you're on a different direction." My eyes shot to Ikuto. "Isn't that right, Ikuto?"

In a flash, I saw pure anger, confusion, hurt and so much negativity that if this world were filled with magic, I'd be hit square in the face. But all too soon, it flipped as he wore a gorgeous smile that surprisingly, matched the emotion in his eyes.

"Yeah, you got that right. Excuse me, I think I hear my name being called." He turned on his heal, waving me a goodbye. "See you later Amu, Kukai."

Kukai's hand on me tightened, as I waved back.

"Your brother's boyfriend?" He asked after Ikuto went out of earshot.

I shrugged. "It was that or get me found out," I said looking up at him once again.

Kukai rolled his eyes. "How did, 'she's my girlfriend' going to get you found out?"

My heart was in my throat. Calm the fuck down! "For one thing, you're dating 'Yoru'. I've seen Ikuto's side and he felt like he can be manipulating. The next time 'Yoru' walks through that door of the café again, he will tell me that you're cheating on me with a girl and everything will be one big mess."

Kukai's eyes frowned. "You're going back there again? After what he did to you? Are you insane!"

I rolled my eyes. "Of course I am! And so would you." I looked back at the direction Ikuto was in line with and sighed. "You'd do anything for the person you like, right?"

I felt his emerald eyes on me before he squeezed my side. "Yeah, I would too."

Yay! I updated earlier than expected! Hope that's okay with you guys (: My birthday is tomorrow so I won't be updating on that day nor the following week (got exams).

Anyhow, read and review k? That would be the only thing I want :D Yeah, my birthday is on the same day as the Queen's.

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