(A/N: Words like "This." is French. Since I don't know how to speak French. Pity me T.T)

Four days have passed and Ikuto still didn't receive a text or call from Amu. Everyday he called her but none of them were answered. He's kinda mad but sad at the same time but he just shook it off. He has to find his father as soon as possible so that he can go back to Japan. Yoru noticed Ikuto always checked his phone every five minute or so. He's starting to feel guilty. Should I tell him-nya? But he'll get angry with me-nya! "Yoru? What's wrong?" Ikuto asked.

"N-Ne, Ikuto. Actually-"

"Ikuto, can we talk for a second?" The leader of his group called him. "Okay." He followed him.

"Say, Ikuto. You've been working really hard until now. I'm very impressed."

"No, thanks to you guys, I'm here."

"Say, would you like to take a vacation?" Ikuto's eyes went wide. "I mean, you should take a break for a while. Go back to Japan, breath some fresh air, and relaxed." The man said again. "What? I can't. I have to find my father."

"It's okay. We'll take care of that."

"What about you and the group?"

"It's okay, we're taking a break too." Ikuto stopped for a moment to think. "Until the end of summer." Ikuto widened his eyes again. "What? That long? What happened?" The man hesitated a bit. "We want to rest, that's all." He said. Ikuto thinks again.

"Okay." He answered and go back to pack his things. Amu will be very surprised.

Amu's place…

"AMU-CHAN! JUST GET OVER IT!" Ran yelled at Amu's ears. "What is it?" She yelled back. "She's trying to tell you to stop sulking and go out, have fun! Where's your smile?" Miki said, almost yelled. "Shut up!" She yelled and get in the covers. Soon, her phone rang. "What?" She almost yelled.

"Woah Amu. Take it easy."

"S-Sorry, what is it, Eve?"

"You said you're dying to come to my house on Saturday and today IS Saturday. Are you coming?" Amu slapped his forehead. "Sorry, I forgot." She looked at the clock. 9am. "I'll be there in 1 hour." She heard Eve sighed. "Okay." Soon after the call ended, her phone rang again.

"Amu-chan? Are you free today?"

"I'm going to Eve's house. Why?"

"Eve? Can I come?" Amu made a =.= face.

"You're trying to skip dance class again right?"

"Eheheh… Not skipping, just taking a break. That's all!"

"Okay, we'll meet at your house." Amu got up, a little energized. Forget about Ikuto! I have so many to investigate about Eve. She put on a pink and black stripe shirt and a black skirt. This will do. "I'm going now!" She opened the door and was really surprised to see a guy in front of her.

"T-Tadase-kun?"

"Amu-chan. You're going out?"

"Y-Yeah. To Eve's."

"Can I come with you?"

"Sure." They walked together to Eve's house. There's an awkward silence between them. That's strange. I don't feel butterflies anymore when I'm with Tadase-kun. "Amu-chan, you have something on your hair." Tadase's hand reached Amu's head. "It's a leaf." He smiled. Amu blushed a bit. His smile is something she can't resist. They continued their walk in small conversations.

"Amu-chan!" Nagi yelled. Standing beside him is Rima. "Hey, why are you two wearing same colour?" Amu teased. They both blushed. "I-It's just a coincidence." Rima said. "Yeah, a coincidence. L-Let's go." Nagi and Rima hurriedly walked away. Amu grinned. After 5 minutes walking, they reached a white terrace house. The size is just the same as Amu's, but design is a lot prettier. "Eve! We're here!" After a short while, the door opened.

"Just in time."

Eve was wearing a chocolate and white shirt, skinny jeans, and some fashion bracelets. She invited them in. The interior design is pretty nice too. The main colour is white and the furniture was arranged well. Amu observed a picture hanging on the wall. There's Eve, standing beside her mother, her brother standing beside her father. Her mother is a really beautiful. Her brother is as handsome as her father. Maybe a bit more handsome. Amu noticed that all of them are blonde except Eve and her father.

"So… Where do you want to hang out? My room? Living room?" She asked. "I wanna see your room!" Amu exclaimed, excited. They went upstairs. Her room is really neat. A single bed, a TV, study table and other furniture that complete the room. They sat on the carpet around a black coffee table. "You really like white, do you?" Nagi asked. "Yup. It's my and brother's favourite colour."

"Where're your parents? I want to meet them." Tadase asked. "Well, let's just say they're in France, working."

"Eh? So you lived alone?" Amu asked.

"No. I live with my brother, but he rarely comes home." Eve explained. "How old is your brother?" Rima asked. "26." Eve got up and went down to make snacks. "Poor Eve." Nagi said. "She's always alone."

"Do you think she's okay?"

"Maybe… Cause she got us!" Amu smiled. Eve entered and brought iced tea and some cookies. "Say, Eve. Is that yours?" Rima asked pointing at a guitar at the corner of the room. Eve smiled. "Yup."

"Can we hear you play? Please?" Amu begged with her puppy eyes. "No." Eve said bluntly. "Boo." Amu said with a 'hmph' and turned away. Suddenly Eve's phone rang. "Excuse me for a second." She said and walked outside the room. The door is not properly closed so they can hear Eve's voice. They heard she's speaking in a different language. Amu narrowed her eyes. "What is she saying?" As soon as the call ended, Eve went back into the room. "Sorry, that's my brother."

"You speak French with your brother?" Nagi, who heard the whole conversation since he was the nearest to the door, asked. Eve nodded. Now they're all confused. Eve sighed. "I don't really want to talk about my family, but… I'll explain. My father, who is purely Japanese, married to my mother, a French woman. Then, my mother gave birth to my brother. She insisted to stay in Japan, but due to my father's work, they had to move to France. After some years, she gave birth to me. I was raised in France until I was 11, and went back to Japan with my brother." They all took some time to understand, but later they all nodded. "What does your brother look like? I mean his character?" Amu asked.

"Believe me. He's a creepy guy." Eve said. "Eh?"

"Eve, your handsome brother is home!" They heard someone was yelling something in French. "Argh…" Eve sighed while walking out. "Eric, my friends are here!" Nagi knew some French so he translated what they were saying. "Boys or girls? Tell me!"

"Both! Now put me down!"

"I can't! I miss you so much!" They heard kicking and knocking, and they freaked out. "Just what are they doing..?" Amu asked. Then, they heard stomping. The door flung opened.

"Well hello there, mademoiselle." Her brother appeared at the door. "Eric, stop it! Go back to your room!" Nagi continued translating. "But I didn't properly introduce myself!" He whimpered. Eve sighed and they both turned around.

"Hi Eve's friends! As you can see, I'm Eve's brother, Eric Janvier." He smiled cheerfully as he introduced himself in Japanese. He has messy blonde hair and a pair of violet eyes, just like Eve. Amu and Rima stared in awe. "You're done right? Now get out." Eve dragged him out of the room and closed the door. She sighed and sat down beside Amu. "Sorry." She said. They all chuckled. "Your brother is so handsome, and seems nice." Amu said. "So, your name is Eve Janvier?" Rima asked. Eve nodded. "My Japanese name is Sakurai Eve." Eve said.

"Ne, Eve. Can I use your bathroom?" Amu asked. "Sure. Let's go." Five minutes after they're gone, Tadase heard Amu's phone rang. He picked it up.

"Amu." Tadase looked shocked. "Ikuto nii-san?" He said, half yelling but Rima and Nagi didn't hear it. "Kiddy king? What are you doing with Amu's phone?"

"What do you want to talk to Amu?"

"Private matters. Why? Jealous much?"

"You-!"

"Just tell Amu to call me back. I want to talk to her." Ikuto ended the call. Tadase was shaking in anger. "Hotori-kun, what's wrong?" Nagi asked. "Nothing." The two girls were back and took their seat. Tadase didn't tell Amu anything because he's angry. Really angry right now.

"Ne, Eve. Why your hair isn't blond like your brother?"

"I took after my dad." They continued talking about school, love, and other stuff. They had lunch at Eve's house. Actually Eve insisted on having lunch outside but her brother, Eric had cooked so much for them. After lunch, Eric asked them to listen to him playing the piano. They were touched and so amazed looking at him playing.

"Thanks Eve, Eric-san! The spaghetti was delicious!" Amu said. "Do come again next time!" Eric said but ended up getting an elbow from Eve. Amu clearly had no idea about Tadase and Ikuto. But she surely has recovered from being brokenhearted!

Ikuto's apartment…

Ikuto has finished packing his things and was sitting near the window, completely lost in his thoughts.

"Amu…" That name silently came out from his lips.

p/s: If you want to know what Eric looks like, search Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Host Club.

Anyway, Happy New Year guys! Have a great blast! (: