Disclaimer: I don't own Shugo Chara! The series belongs to Peach-Pit along with all of the characters. I only use this series as a figment of my own imagination.
The next day, I walk into the living room around seven in the morning to find Amu asleep on the couch with tears falling from her eyes. The poor thing, I hurt her so much didn't I? This is my own fault. Why didn't I just settle and forget my envy towards them, and let her remain happy with Tadase?
I sigh with remorse written within my face and walk over to the couch that Amu's sleeping on. Her tears stopped for quite awhile but then started to fall again. I quietly soothed her as I used to when she had a nightmare. Only this one is probably just a recap of what happened yesterday. I feel so guilty for spying on her.
Suddenly Amu sits up abruptly then rubs her eyes. I stare at her with sympathy and compassion. She returns my gaze with a unsurprising puzzled look.
"Ikuto? How long have you been here?" Amu says with a huge yawn. "Not long I just woke up a few minutes ago. Are you alright?" I say while deciding not to be to blunt and straightforward. "I-I'm fine. W-Why do you ask?" She says while stuttering nervously. "Because tears were falling down your cheeks. I know that something's wrong, but I promise you that things will get better." I say while playing with her pink hair. "How can you be so sure that things will turn out to be alright?" She mumbles quietly. "Because I just know." I say while giving her a smirk and a smug smile. Tears begin to form in her eyes and I frown.
"Please don't cry Amu. I know things must be hard for you, but I am doing everything I can to make things better. Another thing is, I'll always be here to protect you, and to make you happy. So give me that 'million dollar smile' that you always seem to do so well." I say while smiling. She smiles brightly while wiping her tears away. To my surprise, she comes closer to me then embraces me tightly in her arms, as mine quickly wrap around her as well. "Arigatou Ikuto." Amu says quietly. "Douitashimashite Amu." I say while inhaling her scent of strawberries.
When our arms finally entangle from each other she looks up at me with her deep golden brown eyes sparkling. I smile sweetly at her, afraid of teasing her or saying something slightly perverted. I can't risk seeing her like that, otherwise I might confess knowing what happened yesterday from the guilt.
Amu rubs her eyes again, then stands up and goes upstairs. I am glad I have a friend like Kukai who knows what I am feeling usually. I decide to text him to fully thank him for suggesting to spy on them. I am glad I know what she's going through, but in some ways I am remorseful. But mostly glad.
I walk upstairs and get ready for the day to begin. It's just me and Amu, but obviously I can't be happy about that until she fully feels better. Once I finish getting ready, I grab my violin and begin to play a song I made up.
The end of this chapter for now, sorry if it is too long, and if it is bleh! But I tried! Reviews! It is much appreciated.