First of all, I'm a major bish for not updating for a whole month =.= I'm really really sorry, you guys! It's just that school is totally purgatory. So this chapter is longer so I hope this makes up for my month's absent. I think you're gonna hate me for this ^^"
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P.S Don't strangle me when you finish reading this, okay? XD
Normal POV
Lulu was currently at Ikuto's room, sitting in his bed with several photo albums in her lap and other things that Ikuto has kept privately. Lulu thinks she has the right to snoop around his belongings because they're gonna be married one day so it doesn't matter even if she went through his underwear, or so she thinks. Lulu was impatiently waiting for the results of the background check they did on Amu, the sooner she knows who her rival really is, the sooner she can eliminate her.
Lulu opened another photo album, this time it wasn't a photo album full of picture of the couple but instead, family pictures. Lulu smiled as she looked at the first page. There was Ikuto, probably 10 or 11, wearing a tux and frowning while his Dad hand a hand on his shoulder and smiling. Cute, I guess he doesn't really like gatherings, huh?
Lulu flipped the page. It was empty except for a piece of paper that was neatly folded. Lulu took out the paper and unfolded it, then she read it's contents.
Note to self,
June 8, 2009: The day Amu and I became a couple.
June 8, 2013: The day I'll marry Amu. (This is gonna happen, I swear. So don't argue with me about this.)
Lulu blinked at what she read. Marry?
"What are you doing?"
Lulu looked at the door that she left open upon coming in Ikuto's room. There she saw Utau, who was leaning against it.
Lulu snorted. "What's it to you?"
"I'm his sister." Utau replied defiantly.
"Well," Lulu stood up. "I'm his fiancee."
"Last time, I checked, he hasn't accepted that fact yet."
"Well, last time I checked, your Dad did." Lulu said as she walked passed Utau.
Utau grabbed Lulu's hair and yanked her back to the door.
"Ow! Let go, you bitc--"
"Try saying it and I'll yank off your hair so hard, you'll be bald." Utau threatened.
Lulu gulped. How can I let this girl touch me like this? Lulu tried to get free from Utau's grasp but all her efforts were in vain.
"Let me go!" Lulu ordered.
"Give me what's in your hand first."
"No."
Utau yanked her hair harder causing her to yelp again. But still she refused to give the paper to Utau. Utau yanked her hair again, this time, a few strands came off.
"Fine!" Lulu said as she dropped the note on the floor.
Utau let go of Lulu's hair and Lulu immediately ran away from her. Utau picked up the piece of paper in the floor and read it. A smile formed on her lips.
"Guess, there's no arguing with this."
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Meanwhile in Lulu's room
Lulu angrily threw the vase near her bed to the wall, causing it to shatter into pieces. How dare that Utau!! Who the hell does she think she is!?!? I won't let her destroy my plans---
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggg
"Hello?! Can you see that---results?"
"Yes, Ms. Lulu. I have the results on the background check you made me do. I'd like to give it to you personally so I can receive my pay, how about we meet up at Tokyo Square?"
"Sure. I look forward to it."
Click.
For the first time this week, Lulu smirked, she would normally show a smug smile but this time she showed a smirk. Oh yes, Amu. Just you wait, if I find out who you really are, you'll regret getting involve with Ikuto. Just you wait...
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Ikuto's POV
"What's that constellation, Ikuto?" Amu asked as she pointed up.
"You tell me and I'll praise you."
We were currently at the apartment building's rooftop, star gazing. It was Amu's suggestion, she said she wanted to see the stars tonight with me, she even prepared a picnic basket and everything. I actually didn't want her to see my apartment because if she comes, question will be asked, questions that I don't ever want to answer.
I was actually surprised she showed up here, I haven't even arranged my apartment yet so it was still a little messy but Amu said she didn't mind. Thankfully, the apartment Nagihiko assigned to me already had it's furniture, it came with the apartment package so all I need were my clothes and few of my belongings. Dad hasn't found were I'm living yet, thank the heavens for that.
"Oh, I know!" Amu said jumping like a little girl. "It's Gemini!"
"Wrong! It's Aries." I chuckled.
"But I was so sure." Amu muttered as she sat back down on the blanket.
"Hey, Ikuto?"
"Yeah?"
"Have you ever..forget it, it's stupid."
"No, tell me." I urged her.
"I told you it's stupid and--"
"Amu." I warned.
"Fine, don't get so worked up!" Amu said and sighed. "I was wondering, if I never bumped you...we would have never met."
"I did it on purpose." I replied.
"What?" Amu asked as she looked at me.
"You weren't the one who bumped me. I bumped you." I confessed.
"What do you mean?"
"You were running, I saw you. I wanted to meet you, I didn't know why, so even though I had enough time to move away I didn't, instead I came forward and then we bumped each other, you didn't even notice I did that."
"...Really?"
"Yeah."
"What are you being red about?" I smirked.
"What? Me? Yeah right, like I'd--"
I neared her face.
"What are doing?" Amu asked.
"You know what I'm doing."
"Oh."
I cupped her reddening cheek. We were so close that our noses touched, Amu closed her eyes as I kissed her. [A/N: I am not good with kissing scenes, okay?! D:]
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Next Day....
Amu's POV
I was carrying Rima's bags, yup, her bags not mine. Some freaking friend she is. We were currently at Tokyo Square, window shopping at all the shops that Rima finds cute. And I was carrying like what? 30 bags? Damn rich people! I came here to have fun not to carry all her bags! I looked at Rima who seemed to be skipping along happily while I carried her cargo, man, I feel like my arms are gonna fall off!
"Rima! Let me take a rest! I've been walking at carrying your bags for hours!" I whined.
Rima looked over her shoulder. "What a weak body."
"What the hell?! Try carrying you bags and tell me about weakness! I came here to have fun not to be your personal maid!"
"I was kidding! Don't get so worked up! Fine, wait for me by the fountain. I'll buy us some coffees at Starbucks." Rima told me.
"You should buy me more than that. I wasted my energy for you."
"Fine. You can have...3 bags that you're carrying."
"I want eight bags."
"Seven."
"Eight." I replied stubbornly.
"Six."
"Eight." I repeated.
"Five."
"What the hell, Rima! If you think I didn't agree to seven what makes you think I'm gonna agree to five?!"
"Okay, okay. You win. Eight." Rima sighed.
I nodded happily and Rima excused herself to buy us some drinks. I sat down on the bench near the fountain. If only Ikuto were here...
I couldn't spend time with him since he had to settle something, I dunno what but it has something to do with school, but I wish he was still here so he can entertain me like always.
I slouched in my seat and noticed a man dressed in all black arrive at the fountain. He looks like a man from the movie Men in Black. I laughed to myself. I looked at him again, he was looking around the area probably looking for someone, strange that he didn't notice me even though I'm a couple of meters in front of him. After a few minutes, a girl about my age came to him, she had blonde hair and blue eyes, I had to admit, she was pretty. She came up to the man and tapped him on the shoulder, the man bowed and then began to talk but it was barely audible. I looked away. I felt like I was eavesdropping on them, well whatever they're talking about, it's none of my business.
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Lulu's POV
"Here you go," He said as he handed me a folder. "everything is in there. Birth certificate, health records, school records, everything about the girl."
I couldn't contain myself. I opened the folder, and read Amu's birth certificate. My eyes widened as I read her full name, Amu Hinamori. Hinamori. If my assumption is correct…the Tsukiyomis and Hinamoris don't and never get along..so why is my Ikuto dating her? Doesn't he know who she really is? No…it can't be. He must know who she is that I'm sure of..but he loves her?
"Ms. Lulu?"
"..Huh?"
"My..payment?"
"Ah, yeah." I opened my purse and handed the man an envelope.
"Thank you for everything."
He bowed again and hurried off. I sat at the edge of the fountain. When my surprise wore off, a smug smile appeared on my face. If Aruto-san knows about this..he'll surely push Amu and Ikuto apart. I'm sure of it! I just have to show him the---
My thoughts stopped as I noticed a pink haired girl in front of me staring into the corner. No way! It's Amu Hinamori! Looks like everything's going my way. I stood up and walked over to her.
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Amu's POV
I was patiently waiting for Rima. When a girl came up to me, the girl that black dressed man was talking to minutes ago, she glared at me, then gave me a disgusted look.
"Amu Hinamori?"
"…Yeah?"
"I want you to stay away from Ikuto."
"What…What are you talking about?! Who are you to tell me that?!"
She has some nerve telling me that! She has to be one of Ikuto's fangirls, I've dealt with his past fangirls so this one shouldn't be any different!
"You don't know who I am? Oh dear, looks like Ikuto likes to be mysterious." She grinned.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm Lulu de Morcerf Yamamoto. I'm Ikuto's fiancée."
N-no! This has to be a joke. She just wants me to lose my confidence, she's a fangirl. Of course she'd lie about that…
"You're lying." I replied.
"I'm most certainly not. Try asking Ikuto's parents—Oh wait! You're Amu Hinamori who is dating my Ikuto Tsukiyomi." Lulu said in false surprise.
How did she know about that?
"Listen here, Amu," Lulu said with pure venom in her voice. "you're holding him back. There's no way his family can accept you, you're a daughter of some lowly family. Ikuto is smart, handsome, and has great potential while you on the other hand have no potential at all. No matter how hard you try to reason, your relationship won't go anywhere. I'm much more suited with Ikuto not you, Amu. You're only a play toy to him, something to practice on until something better comes. He has great respect for his father, he won't give up everything for you so…why bother if you'll only get hurt? Leave him to me. I'm much more suited."
"You're wrong! He loves me! Otherwise---"
"If you don't want to ruin Ikuto's future. Leave him alone or I'll show your background to his father." Lulu said as she raised a folder.
"You can't…" I felt my voice going weak, my whole body going numb.
"Are you challenging me?" Lulu raised an eyebrow.
"No! Please…alright. I'll…let him go." I gave in.
"Good girl." Lulu smiled and patted my cheek.
"Hey Amu!"
I turned around to see Rima running towards me with coffees on her hands. Lulu saw her and wasted no time in walking away. My gaze followed her until she disappeared from my sight.
"Hey, Amu! Stop daydreaming, here's you're coffee." Rima said as she handed it to me.
"I don't feel like drinking coffee right now."
"What's wrong? You're pale, you alright?" Rima asked worriedly.
"Yeah. I'm going home." I better go quickly. I felt my eyes water like I was about to cry.
"Ah…you---"
I didn't let Rima finished her sentence, I ran away from her. I feel horrible, I'm so horrible! I didn't know that Ikuto risked so much in the sake of loving me. Lulu was right, she was so right! I….I'm holding him back, they're much more suited for each other and---
Honk! Honk!
I stopped, and looked at what it was. I saw a car at full speed heading my way. It honked again but I was frozen in the spot.
"Hey, look out! The break's broken!" The driver shouted.
I napped out of my reverie and was about to move away…but it was too late. I saw a bright light, then something hard hit me, spreading the pain throughout my body then everything went BLACK.
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Ikuto's POV
"So when are you going home?" Kukai asked me.
We were at my place finishing our group project, Kukai came over to help me and offered that we go out to buy grub after this which I agreed to.
"I dunno. Maybe when Lulu is gone."
"What if she never leaves?"
"Then I stay here."
"What about money?" Kukai asked.
"What are you, the top interviewer? Just shut up and finish the damn project so I can eat I'm hungry already." I replied with annoyance.
"Yeah, yeah, sure, dude. I don't know how Hinamori puts up with you. Speaking of which, how are you guys going?" Kukai asked..again but this time I liked the question.
"We're fine. What about you and my sister?"
"What?" Kukai retorted surprisingly.
"Come on, the gang know the love-hate relationship with you two. Ask her out already." I encouraged him.
"And you're okay with that? I mean..I feel sort of uncomfortable talking you about this because..well you know, Utau's your sister and I'm your best friend, and..." Kukai started to fidget.
"Hey, I'm totally cool with it. But if you hurt Utau, I'll hang you upside down."
Kukai sweat dropped but nodded. I was about to add another teasing when a loud and urgent knock came from the door. I walked lazily and opened the door only to see a serious Nagihiko. Uh oh. This must be bad.
"What's up?" I asked.
"Ikuto…have you heard?" Nagihko asked worriedly.
"Heard what?" I asked confusingly.
"I..don't know how to tell you this..but.." Nagihiko started out slowly.
Okay, he was testing my patience, and let me tell you. I'm not a very patient person.
"I..Um.." Nagihiko was still finding the right words to tell me.
"Spit it out!" I grabbed Nagihiko by the shoulders and shook him a little.
"Amu was run over by a car!"
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*insert evil music here* There you go, pepz! Wow, Amu was run over XO *feels murder vibes* Uh oh.
Please Review if you don't want Amu to die 8D
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