NERDZ: two chappies in one day. I'm so amazing =D

Ikuto: some people post three stories in one day

NERDZ: well those people aren't amazing are they?

Ikuto: uhh, no?

NERDZ: DISCLAIMER TIME!

Ikuto: She doesn't own anything so enjoy already.

Heaven & Earth

Chapter 3: First Meeting

I probably re-did my hair about forty times. I couldn't decide how to do it. I know from past experience that first day hair styles are important - it defines who you are. Plus, I want to impress Ikuto…

I placed one hand over my chest. Just thinking his name made my heart race. Right now, I stood in the cramp bathroom of my new tiny apartment, staring at my reflection. The apartment very small: there was one bathroom, one bedroom, and barely a full kitchen. It's funny because the room was onto of the most expensive hotel in Japan.

Which wasn't exactly the best idea, since everybody who has probably lived here their whole life know that a new room on the top floor was unusual. Yesterday, while stocking up on ice from the giant ice machine down the hall, a number of people walked up to me asking me when I moved in, which wasn't so bad. But when I told them what room, I puzzled look ran across their face and most of them went to the manger and asked if this was some type of joke. I tend not to linger in the halls.

"Forget it!" I huffed, throwing down the comb. Only having a few minutes to get to school and NOT be late, I simply tossed my hair into a sloppy side ponytail - tying it together with red 'x' hair clips I bought the other day at a convenience store, and took just one last look at myself in the mirror. Overlooking my new uniform, I felt a tinge of sadness, remembering my old uniform. That was real experiences, while the one I was living now was all a lie…

The uniform was a plain, white, button up blouse, black tailor jacket over it, and a red, plaid skirt, coincidently matching my x-clip. Unfortunately, every other girl would have on the exact outfit, and that won't impress Ikuto at all. So at the same place I bought the clips, I found these red plaid leg warmers and pulled them up on my legs. Then, I was out the door.

My walk to my new high school, Seyio High, wasn't so bad. I used that time to think about how I would solve Ikuto's so-called problem. Father hadn't told me any information about on my mission; only that Ikuto was in danger. How could be possibly be in danger though? He seems to have the best life - friend, popularity, good looks. Especially good looks. I guess that saying is true: looks can be deceiving.

Right now, it was late autumn, meaning most of the girls already formed their cliques, so it will be even harder for me to fit in. then again, I'm not trying to make friend with everybody else. Just Ikuto. He is my main target. In fact, even if I was desperate I wouldn't hang out with them - these girls dragged their skirts WAY past the right length. Are they doing this to impress boys? Impress Ikuto? I'm all for going out of my way to impress a guy, but maybe that's a bit too far…

Finally, I made it to school and after signing many papers, getting my correct schedule and taking one final glance at myself in the office window, I went to my 1st period class. It was English class - one of my favorites - and according to these two girls who just so happen to talk within my ear reach, Ikuto had that class too! It was weird, being that my life ended when I was a junior, and yet I have all senior classes.

As I constipated over all of this, my feet lead me to my first class. My palms suddenly began to sweat; Ikuto was right behind those doors. I would finally be meeting the love of my life. He can finally be more then a fantasy to me.

"Calm down, Amu." I whispered to myself, taking one, deep breathe. I gathered all my courage and pulled the door aside and stepped through. I strolled along the floor as smoothly as possible, careful not to trip or do anything that would embarrass me. I handed my information to the goofy, looking teacher as the class talked among themselves. The new girl's entrance going completely unnoticed.

"Ah, 'Himamori-san', is it?" he asked, with a goofy grin placed on his face.

"Um, no actually, my name is HINAmori. Hinamori Amu." I corrected, feeling uncomfortable and timid.

"Ah, yes, my mistake," he apologized, pushing the frame of his glasses up. "I will be your teacher. My name is Nikaido-sensei; you can take a seat in the back next to Ikuto-san. Okay?" he asked rhetorically then introduced me to the class.

I snapped out the trance I was put under from seeing him, and made my way to the back seats, only seeing him. He was turned facing the window, staring at the glass more the what was behind it, seeming very uninterested.

" Now, class, let's begin with…." Sensei's voice fluttering to the background. I took out a rose notebook (again, something I bought at the convenience store) and simply wrote 'Amu Hinamori' on the first line. I tried my hardest to look any where but at Ikuto, who still hadn't noticed me. Not that I wanted it, but everybody else was staring, why couldn't he?

Finally, Sensei called everybody's attention back to the board so they all turned away. I signed a quick relief and glanced over at the boy. What was out that window that was more interesting then the new girl? Finally, unable to take this rejection any long, I leaned over a bit and whispered "Hi."

My voice came out so soft and nervous, I couldn't believe it. He turned towards me, surprised by my voice. Shock soon left and back was it's evil twin, Uninterested.

"Sup?" he stated quietly, most likely not expecting a answer. Not wanting our first conversation to end that quickly - the same one I'd brag to Rima about when I got home tonight - I introduced myself further.

"My name's Amu Hinamori." I continued, shyly but not as nervous.

"And.. I'm Ikuto…" he said, but my self-conscious ears only heard "Why is this loser talking to me?" I turned away, losing all hope.

Hearing Sensei clear his throat, Ikuto and I looked up. "Ikuto, I know Hinamori-san's the newest toy, but try to pay attention." he said as the class giggled. Ikuto only rolled his eyes and I slumped down in my seat. Once everybody got their attention off of us I felt his gaze on my. I slowly peaked my heard a bit then quickly turned away. I heard him stifled the slightest laugh before looking back out the window.

Since having his laugh astound me, I realized that I was already getting over my head. And I had only been in class for 5 minutes! For now, I have to keep all my thoughts and feelings a secret in order to complete this mission. I will have to lie my butt off just so I can keep up this façade. For now on, I'd have to lie to others and myself more then ever have.

To Be Continued