Hello world! I'm not dead! I always feel really guilty when I don't update… I have no idea how long it's been since I posted chapter 4. And I've had this chapter half typed up for days :S. So I'm updating now!

I don't own Shugo Chara. This is the last time I'm saying it, because I'm pretty sure no one actually thinks that I own a manga/anime series.

I don't know how long I stood in the corridor, with my body frozen and my mind racing. It could've been minutes, or hours, or days. However long, Ikuto found me eventually. I heard his footsteps, the distinct rhythm with which he walks. I was facing away from him, which was a good thing, because if he had seen my face, he probably would have sent the nurses after me to find out what was wrong.

"Utau? What are you doing out here? Amu came to the room half an hour ago."

So it hadn't been as long as I'd thought. Still, I had to take a minute to compose myself before I could answer.

"Ikuto… If I asked you to do something illegal, would you do it?"

I turned around to face him. Hopefully, my expression was blank enough that he couldn't see what I was thinking or feeling. He looked startled, and maybe even a bit nervous.

"W-why would you ask something like that?"

I stared at him. This was the first time I'd ever seen him uncomfortable, he was always so cool. But I guess Rima's situation had shaken him, like me.

"I need to get Amu's phone. I need it soon. But the only way I could get it… Would be to steal it."

Now he looked even more startled. I needed an answer. Sure, I could get it, but it would be easier for Ikuto to get it, since she's basically all over him every time they see each other. Ikuto scratched the back of his head awkwardly. I felt sort of bad for putting him in this situation, but I needed that phone. If Amu was doing what I thought she was doing, then shit was going to go down. And I had my best friend to protect.

"Why do you need her phone? You have your own, with a much better plan, I'm sure."

"I think I know what Amu's been doing, and I need proof. I can't tell you why yet, because I'm not sure if it's true. But I need to know, and if you get caught, I'll take all responsibility."

He looked at me as if I was crazy. Well, if I was going to get my brother to steal for me, then I probably was crazy. But sibling love won, I guess, because he shook his head.

"You're crazy. But I care about you, and Rima, so I'll do the best I can."

I smiled at him and hugged him.

"Thank you! I'll tell you what's going on once I know whether or not I'm right. You're the best!"

He groaned and rolled his eyes in a what-have-I-gotten-myself-into sort of way. I grabbed his hand and we navigated our way back to the room.

When we finally arrived, there were not two people, but three. There was Amu, looking quite sulky back in her chair in the corner. There was Rima, grinning and nodding from the bed. And standing next to her was Nagihiko, her crush of about two years. Not that she would ever admit it to anyone but me. I smiled and waved when they looked up. Then I heard a strange huff from beside me. I looked up to see Ikuto's face set. He looked grim and angry.

"Ikuto? What's wrong?"

He just shook his head at me and stepped further into the room. I followed, confused. Rima looked at me and waved. Both Ikuto and I sat down (Ikuto on a chair, myself on Rima's bed) and joined in a conversation about whether or not clowns with pounds of makeup plastered on their faces were scary. Then, after about 5 minutes, Ikuto stood up and stretched. Hey looked at Amu and winked. I nearly gagged.

"Hey, Amu. Would you come with me for a few minutes? I want to talk to you about something important."

Amu batted her eyelashes, and the urge to hurl got stronger. They left together, Amu wiggling her butt as much as humanly possible on her way out. I shook my head and turned back to Rima and Nagihiko. With Amu gone, they both looked happier. Nagihiko turned to me and smiled.

"It's been a while, Utau. How are you?"

I rolled my eyes and smiled back. We'd never really become friends until Rima started hanging out with him. Then, we were pretty close. He was a bit too perfect, though. Seriously, he was good at everything. Even applying makeup (Rima and I knew from experience). He was a pretty good friend though.

"As good as I can be in the current circumstances. How about you?"

"I'm fine. Just, you know, hanging out."

His words were nonchalant, but I could see worry in his eyes. He was scared for the same reason that I was. We made more small talk until Nagihiko said he had to go. Rima and I waved goodbye to him as he opened the door. We turned back to each other and we were just about to start talking again, when we heard Nagihiko say, "whoa."

I told Rima to hang on, and went to go see what was happening. Nagihiko was frozen, standing just outside the doorway. He was staring at the two figures standing near the corner of the hallway. There, Ikuto and Amu were passionately making out. Amu had her small fingers in Ikuto's hair, and Ikuto had his hands stuck in Amu's back pockets. I actually gagged, and had to take a few seconds to compose myself.

"Hey. Guys. Calm down, this is a hospital. At least take it outside, you're making people's sickness' worse."

They broke apart when they heard me yelling at them. Ikuto took his hands off of Amu's butt (eesh) and stepped back.

"Sorry. Anyway, Utau, we should probably get going. Let's say goodbye to Rima and then we can go."

I nodded curtly at my older brother. He had lost my respect almost completely. Amu turned and walked towards the elevator; Nagihiko following looking shell-shocked. Ikuto and I walked back into the room. Rima looked at us curiously.

"What's going on? I heard Utau yelling about taking something outside. Were you guys fighting?"

"Not quite. Anyway, it doesn't matter. Visiting hours are almost over, we better go before some pissed-off nurses come and kick us out."

She nodded and grinned. I hugged her carefully, and was absolutely shocked when Ikuto leaned in and kissed her cheek gently. Rima flushed a dull red, and Ikuto looked sort of nervous. I was even more pissed off at him. I grabbed his arm and almost literally dragged him out of the room. When we were out and a safe distance away from the room, I shoved him against the wall and held him there.

"What the hell Ikuto? You make out with Amu, of all people, then you go and kiss Rima! What is wrong with you?"

He looked confused and a little bit frightened. Well, I can be scary when I'm mad.

"I was doing what you told me to do."

Now I was the one who was confused. He saw my expression and pulled a bright pink phone out of his pocket.

"Does this explain anything?"

I stared out it, and replayed the scene I had witnessed in my head. They had been making out… what was I missing? Then I remembered: Ikuto's hands had been in Amu's back pockets… He had taken her phone while she was… er… otherwise absorbed. I looked back at him, surprised and impressed. He had gained my respect again. I left him go and he rubbed his arms where I had gripped them. Then he sighed dramatically and looked forlorn.

"I had to sacrifice my lips' virginity to get it, but here it is."

I rolled my eyes at his dramatic act.

"Sure. Like you haven't ever kissed anyone before."

He looked at me with serious eyes.

"I was being serious. That was my first out of family kiss."

I frantically searched my mind. That couldn't have been his first kiss. But looking back, I couldn't find any images of him kissing anyone. I sort of felt guilty for making him lose his 'lips' virginity', as he called it, but then he had kissed Rima afterward. I was quite confused, but I let it go for the time being. We left the building and climbed in Ikuto's car. We were silent on the ride home. As loud as I am, I'm comfortable with silence. When we arrived at the house, Ikuto gave me the phone and went into the kitchen. I went up to my room and plopped down on my bed. As much as I just wanted to go to bed, I had to look at the phone first. I flipped it open and found her inbox.

Holding my breath, I opened the inbox.

Ooh, cliffie! Okay, well, it's a really fail cliffie, but I tried. So, before I can embarrass myself more, to the review responses!

Dymiely444

Thank you! I'm so glad that you like it!

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Mysterious Angel Girl

I'm glad that you like the way I do first person It's a real confidence boost, so thank you.

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Oh, and I have to apologize for the Amuto. It's only in this chapter, I promise. Plus it wasn't actually real Amuto, just them kissing so that Ikuto could get her phone. I still had a hard time writing it, though. Anyway, I'm sure you guys are bored with my chatter, so I'm out. Peace children!

~Rai