A/N: Chapter six! What's Amu's job?! I dunno! Seriously I haven't found out myself yet but I'll find out before I continue with this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not, I repeat, I DO NOT own Shugo Chara.

Amu's POV

"M-m-my job-b?!" I cursed Ikuto in my head. He didn't need to know. I'll just tell him some boring job. That way he won't try to visit me. "Ya know, ha ha, just a plain job at a store place shop thing…" I smiled awkwardly and Ikuto gave me a face to show he clearly wasn't buying it.

"Okay, you don't want to tell me? I'll find out somehow, I'm sure you don't doubt that." Ikuto smirked devilishly at me and my face got hot. Now I have to worry about him constantly interrogating me and stalking me… more than usual!

"Anyways, I don't need both of these necklaces. Here, you can have this one, as thanks for listening to my stories and being my friend." I smiled at him and he actually gave a genuine smile back. Those were rare for Ikuto, so it only made me smile more. He took it and put it his pocket.

"We can wear them later. You still have more shopping to do." Ikuto and I spent forever just walking around trying weird delicacies from other countries. Ikuto even made a joke about these hot dogs like things from England called bangers. I was getting used to his humor more and more every time we hung out. I was stuffed and mine and Ikuto's hands were full from stuff I'd bought and a few he'd even bought as well.

We were walking out of the mall when Ikuto suggested something unexpected," Want to hang out at my house?"

I was completely shocked," But what about your parents? And Utau?!" Ikuto chuckled at my excitement.

"My parents left for some business meeting, they work together. They'll be home tomorrow. And Utau is at a spa for the weekend." I smiled and jumped up and down a bit.

"Awesome! I get to see where you live now!" It didn't really both me that we'd be alone. Ikuto started leading us towards his house and by the time we got there, I was exhausted from dragging all my bags there. Ikuto went to go put the colder food bags in the fridge while I took an unauthorized tour of his house. It was pretty big and didn't look very warm and homey. I found what I expected to be Ikuto's room and jumped face first into his comfy silk sheets. I was passed out in no time.

Ikuto's POV

I finally finished putting our cold stuff away, Amu bought too much food, and I wandered my gloomy house in search of Amu. I heard slight whimpering and crying and followed the noise into my bed room where Amu was curled up on my bed, obviously terrified from a bad dream she was having. I went to shake her away. She kept hitting me though and started screaming.

"No! Don't touch me! Get away from me! Stop them Tadase!" My eyes widened and I shook her harder but she kept thinking it was part of her dream," Why would you do this to me?! Stop… please...," I finally smacked her awake and Amu sat up abruptly. She looked at me through the little amount of light coming through my bedroom windows and began to cry.

I held her as she sobbed into my chest," I could still feel them touching me, doing awful things. I could hear his voice telling them to do more and make it more painful. Ikuto, I could still feel it after all this time." Amu looked up at me, her eyes glossed over. She looked vulnerable, helpless, not the Amu I've seen at tutoring.

I swallowed and tried to sound strong," What exactly did they do to you?" Amu cried more at my question.

"They c-cut my some with a knife and threatened to rape me, but they didn't ever get the chance to." I nodded, these people were the worst.

"In your sleep you said the name Tadase. Why?" Amu looked at me terrified.

"Ikuto…he was giving them the orders. He was the boy I went on the date with. He planned everything." I had never wanted to kill anyone more.

"When you told me about that night before, you said they hurt you and played with you. What did you mean by 'played with you'?" Amu clutched on to me tighter.

"They t-touched me i-in plac-c-ces with their h-hands and e-e-e-even mouths-s and st-stared at me and-d just-t violated m-me…," I looked down at her head in horror," And worst of all, they left their mark mentally. I can still feel their touches no matter what. When I screamed, they only got more pleasure from it. Make me forget Ikuto, please…" I looked at her sympathizing.

"Amu, I don't want to do this to you while you are vulnerable and can't think straight. It isn't right. You don't know what you're asking," I said sternly, hoping she'd understand and get into her right mind.

What I didn't expect was for her to scream at me," I know what I'm asking! I want you to do it because I trust you! I really like you! I have had this dream so many times and I want to forget the feeling that I have every time it occurs! Please Ikuto… I know what I'm asking. You don't have to have sex with me. I just want to feel what it's like with someone you care for." I couldn't say no anymore. Amu really wanted this. She really cared about me and was genuinely asking for me to help heal her.

Amu's POV

I really wanted Ikuto to do this; I'm just sorry I'm making him feel like he has to. He began taking off my shirt and then my shorts. He stared at my body for a while with a strange face on.

"Amu, you look amazing. Even your scars. You're beautiful." I had heard people tell me many times that I'm beautiful but this time it struck me to the core. It felt special when Ikuto said it. I let out a tear but smiled ever so slightly. Ikuto left my bra and underwear on for now and hugged me tightly. He gave me one last look.

"I'm not going to have sex with you right now Amu. But I will help you forget." I nodded. Ikuto began to kiss my body all over. Moving his hands to feel every curve, every area he thought the boys from that time could have possible touched. He finally proceeded to take off my bra and licked and sucked and bit and touched me all over. It was completely different from that night. I felt pleasure and comfort.

I felt slightly more nervous when Ikuto went to take my underwear off. But after he told me it was okay, I obliged and he used his fingers to penetrate me. I moaned when he hit that one spot and my breathing quickened and got heavier. It was amazing; doing this with someone you care for. Ikuto continued to use his mouth as I screamed out. I covered my mouth embarrassedly but in truth, I was the happiest I'd ever felt since that night. Eventually after I had… released a few times, Ikuto stopped and planted a sweet kiss on my lips and we drifted off to sleep on his bed.

We woke up not too late in the afternoon later that day. I was confused for a second on why I was in Ikuto's room, naked and clinging to Ikuto but I remembered shortly and shook him awake. I covered myself with a bed sheet and he woke up groggily.

"Oh, you're awake now. You want to shower?" I blushed uncontrollably at what had happened but Ikuto didn't seem bothered. I nodded at his shower offer and walked into his bathroom while he looked away. I went to turn it on the shower but it had three unlabeled knobs. I poked my head out the door bashfully.

"Um, Ikuto, how do you turn this on and off?" He laughed lightly and moved to get up," Wait! I'm not covered."

"Don't worry, I won't look. Besides, I've already seen you."I blushed and gestured for him to come in. As promised, he taught me how to turn it on and off and make it warmer and cooler without looking at me. After he left the bathroom, not before he made a few jokes at me being dumb because I don't know how to figure out a shower, I looked at myself in the mirror for the first time. I was covered with sweat and… other stuff and not to mention some darker spots where Ikuto had left hickeys.

I took a pleasant shower and sang some even. I remembered every bit of Ikuto's touches. I smiled at the thought. When I got out of the shower, Ikuto had placed some of his clothes on the counter. Some black basketball shorts and a green t-shirt. I put them on along with my underwear we had managed to keep clean. I exited the bathroom and saw Ikuto reading some magazine.

"You really do have a nice voice. You should sing more often." He gave a small smile and got out of the chair he was sitting in.

I felt bad about pressuring him in a way so I tried to be helpful," Do you want me to do any laundry?" I mainly meant that towards the bed.

Ikuto smirked," No, I can manage. We should start walking you home. We've been out for almost six hours." I shrugged. My mom would be glad I was out with Ikuto, he's my only friend and she adores him. I started to gather my things when Ikuto held me from behind.

"Are we going to talk about this Amu?" I instantly felt very nervous.

"W-w-what's there to talk about?" Ikuto furrowed his brow, I sighed," Fine. I'm sorry for pressuring you into doing that for me Ikuto. And thank you, really. I honestly think it helped a whole lot."

He smirked wider," No problem Amu. I was glad to help. Maybe you can return the favor sometime." I laughed nervously as if I really believed he was joking.

"Anyways, I'm glad it was you." I began to walk out of his room to get my food I'd purchased out of the fridge when he grabbed my hand.

I looked back at Ikuto and he had wide eyes," Why me?"

I blushed," Because I care for you Ikuto. I l-like you… a l-lot." I looked away but Ikuto spun me around into his arms.

"I like you too Amu. A lot." He smiled and kissed me.