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"So, what are you going to write now?"

I stood up and stretched. "I dunno. That's why I'm going out. To do some research." I crossed my fingers behind my back for good luck, hoping Utau wouldn't decide to come with me.

"Oh, okay. Let me get my shoes," she said as she ran out of my room.

"No, Utau, I mean I'm going to do research. It wouldn't be the same if you were there." Please, please don't come. I'll do anything. Just don't come.

She sighed. "Well, if it's for you, I can stay here."

"Yeah. Stay here and do…uh…whatever you do," I said, pulling on my shoes. Please don't change your mind. Please. "Bye!" I yelled as I sprinted for the front door. She didn't have time to respond before I slammed the door.

I exhaled in relief. If she came, she would ruin everything. Now, where is my Strawberry?

I sniffed the air as I walked towards the park, hoping my Kitty-senses would help me out. I sighed when I smelled nothing out of the ordinary.

I wish Yoru were here.

A familiar, whiny voice caught my attention though. "Kuuukai, why won't you buy Yaya a ice cream?"

"I told you, it's not good for you-"

"Yo." I smirked as the arguing couple turned to look at me, both with expressions of horror on their faces, then frowned. It's not like I forgot to take a shower or anything. "You wouldn't happen to know where Amu is, would you?"

The girl, Yaya I think, just kept staring at me while the boy said, "I think she's on a date with Tadase. Didn't we see them here earlier, Yaya?" She nodded in assent.

I sighed and muttered, "Amu, Amu, Amu…" before I had an idea and smirked. I can just imagine typing it out.

2. Interrupt her date

"Thanks," I said, looking the jock in the eye. I'm pretty sure his name's Kuukai and he dated my sister for a little while. I can't see why he'd dump her for this chick, though. Oh well. They're cute enough together. "Enjoy your date," I added, winking at Yaya. She blushed. I laughed as I jogged off to find my Strawberry.

XOXOXO

I sighed and sat down on a bench. I had looked everywhere and I couldn't find Amu and Kiddy King. Where could they be? Maybe they already went home…nah, knowing Tadase, he'd want to stay and do some romantic shizz like watch the sunset. Yawn. How boring.

"Amu-chan…"

I shot to my feet and did a survey of everything surrounding me. That was definitely Kiddy king's voice, no doubt about it. I stopped when I spotted a patch of bubblegum colored hair to my right, behind some trees. They appeared to be sitting on a bench and they were getting closer…

OH HELL NO! No way is he going to kiss MY Amu! I ran toward them, silently, like a cat. They were 3 inches away from each other when I wrapped my arms around her waist and whispered, "Hello, Amu." She squealed and turned around, glaring at me. I laughed.

"What are you doing, pervert?" she said, angrily. "If you haven't noticed, I'm on a date with Tadase-kun."

I grinned at her. "Wouldn't you much rather be on a date with me?" I didn't give her a chance to respond as I pulled her on to my lap, my arms locked around her waist.

Tadase glared at me. "Nii-san…would you please put my girlfriend down?"

Okay, that just pissed me off. But I smirked. "Nope. In fact," I said, standing up and switching Amu to a bridal position, "I think we'll be going now. Ta ta!" (AN: I think he's been spending too much time with Tsukasa) I groaned internally at my weirdness. Ta ta? Really? Oh well. I leaped up into the trees, very cat-like, before looking down and sticking my tongue out at Tadase. Hey, if I'm gonna be weird, I might as well have some fun. He growled in response. He freaking growled at me! Stupid Kiddy King.

I set Amu down on a sturdy branch. She was blushing furiously, and I couldn't help but laugh. I didn't have to worry about her jumping down-we were way too high up for that- so I sat next to her and wrapped an arm around her waist, gently, not tight. I sighed as I waited for Tadase to get bored and leave. It took forever! But I was glad I had waited when I looked over at the girl next to me.

It was silent for a while until she spoke. "Why did you kidnap me, Ikuto?" She sounded so serious but I couldn't fight my smile.

"I didn't kidnap you, I rescued you. I can't stand the thought of you kissing another boy." I looked her dead in the eye. She looked so cute, the way she was blushing. I could see she was happy. I wonder why. We just stared at each other for a while, lost in thought.

"Hey, Amu…"

"Yeah?"

"Would that have been your first kiss?"

Her eyes widened as her blush deepened. "W-why are you thinking of things like that, pervert? Honestly."

I grinned and said, "I'm taking that as a yes."

She stuck out her tongue at me and said "Shut up. You're so annoying!"

I smirked and pulled her closer. The sun was setting and the sky was a beautiful color. How ironic that I was doing the "romantic shizz" I thought Tadase was going to do.

Amu sucked in a breath. "Amazing…" she whispered in awe.

Not as amazing as you are, Amu. You'll always be the best to me.

XOXOXO

Okay…an immature Ikuto, a weird Ikuto, and a romantic Ikuto. How OOC. Sorry about that!

I tried to include a LOT of Amuto in this chapter. I hope it's not that bad because Amuto is surprisingly hard for me to write.

Thank you to both -PiercingMelody- and i-is-animefreak for the ideas that inspired this chapter! Remember, I still need 18 ways for Ikuto to annoy Amu!

Also, thank you to everyone who reviewed and favorited this story! I almost cried I was so happy! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

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