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Amu: Hey, she's only Human...Humans need sleep. Like you should be doing right now.
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Behind A Smile – Chapter Nine: The Wish of Dying
I find it kind of funny, though I find it kind of sad – the dreams in which I'm dying are the best ones I've ever had…
"Good morning, Amu," the green eyed person greeted. Amu's heart stopped beating for a good three seconds before her brain finally came back to earth.
"Good morning, Saaya."
Saaya wore a sweet smile as she walked into the house and handed Amu a large, white bag. The girl looked at it suspiciously.
"It's your maid of honor dress. Go and try it on. I want to see how it looks on you," Saaya commanded. Amu nodded and did as told.
Walking into the bathroom, Amu clutched onto the dress tightly. It was hard for her to do this favor for Ikuto and Saaya. She was doing this for him because she wanted to do anything that made him happy. And she did it for Saaya because she truly thought she loved Ikuto as well. Amu was not dense in this situation; Saaya was simply an incredible actress.
Making her way back to the front of the house, Amu overheard talking between the two.
"What's going on?" Amu asked.
"The wedding was moved up. Isn't that great?" Ikuto exclaimed while lifting Saaya into the air and spinning her.
"Yeah…great," Amu struggled to respond. "So, what is the new date for the wedding?"
"It's tonight!" Saaya screamed, jumping with joy.
Amu's eyes widened as wide as saucers as she tried to comprehend what bride and groom had just told her. "Tonight?" She whispered to herself as if that word wasn't apart of her vocabulary.
The engaged couple were overjoyed and the lonely lady was less than enthusiastic about it. Everything regarding the wedding was already done and taken care of, which was surprising considering the reception was three times fancier than a normal one and there was such short notice. The tables were set, the cameras were rolling, the food was cooking, and the dresses and people were all gathering into the church.
The time finally came for the two to become one. Saaya was fixing her lip gloss in her dressing room and Amu walked in to let her know the ceremony was about to begin.
"Get out," warned Saaya. Amu was beyond confused. "Didn't you hear me? I said get out."
Amu thought this was the "bride-zilla" stress brides got so she just let it slide. "But Saaya the wedding-"
Saaya walked over and grabbed Amu at her neck. She shoved her into the vanity mirror behind her. Pieces from the mirror broke off and Amu collapsed, half unconscious.
"Clean up the glass and wipe your blood off my mirror, it's blocking my reflection." How ungrateful.
Calling future Saaya Tsukiyomi to the alter. We're re ready for you. Two minutes people, two minutes! The P.A system announced.
"That's my queue," she said walking towards the door. "Oh, and after today, I don't want you near Ikuto ever again." She then stuck up her chin, placed the veil over her face and walked to her destination. There she left Amu on the ground with the side of her head slightly bleeding.
Deep inside, she secretly wished that she would die from blood loss or that Saaya would just be cruel enough to kill her off. But Amu knew that wasn't going to happen.
Minutes after showing up at the planned time, the priest showed up. As the music played, Saaya slowly walked out and all the guests turned around to face the lovely bride. Up at the front, Ikuto was happily watching his future wife as she was handed off to him.
Both exchanged their vows. While this was going on, Amu removed all her make up, looking as beautifully natural as she always did and tied her hair in a high ponytail.
Taking a few bandages and gauze, Amu wrapped her head to stop it from bleeding. It looked a little odd having her head wrapped in gauze, so she found some thick, black lace and tied a bow, making it look like a headband. Then she let her hair fall back down to her shoulders.
The pinkette sighed, her face a little pale from the blow to her head and blood loss. Awkwardly, she walked to the side of the church's pews and stood at the front of the line where the other bride's maid stood. She didn't care anymore, the time came and all she could do was watch the scene unfold before her. Not once did she smile – not even for Ikuto. What did it matter anymore? Ikuto was too busy focused on the girl who stole him away to even notice the empty and broken girl. She had no reason to smile anymore.
She watched Saaya and Ikuto seal the deal with a kiss – she didn't flinch, nor did she look away. There was no more emotion left to show.
As everyone clapped and gave the newly weds their blessings, Amu walked away. Turning around to look at Ikuto on last time she smile and said, "Bye-bye."
Making sure no one was in the house, the pinkette quickly gathered what little items she had and packed it all away in a small back pack. She wrote a letter to Utau and Kukai and left it on their dresser. It said:
I'm sorry. I'm leaving without saying good bye,
but I don't think I could go if you saw me off.
I don't really have anything else to say so I
guess this is it…Thanks for everything.
I'll always Miss You,
Amu Hinamori
There were so many things that the girl wanted to write to Ikuto but she didn't know where to start and it would've taken her days to finish. There was so much to say, yet nothing at all.
I wanted to congratulate you, but…
Let's just say I couldn't stick around.
Out of everyone, I know I'll miss you the most. It's
very immature of me to leave without saying goodbye, but
everything is falling apart. I can't stay.
You told me to come to you for help but it's
obviously something I can't do. Kukai and
Utau understand and I'm sorry for this. Good luck with everything.
Sayonara,
Amu Hinamori
The final goodbye was sealed away and placed on his mirror. "Goodbye…Forever."
'Flight 121 is preparing for departure,' the airport's intercom announced.
How ironic. "Flight 121"…that was the same flight from eight years ago. She didn't notice it before but today was also the same day she left overseas. That realization hurt her even more.
"All the signs are here. I guess it wasn't meant to be, huh, Ikuto?" She slightly chuckled in self pity and walked on. Ikuto wasn't there yet she spoke to him as if he were.
"Ticket, please," the flight attendant asked. She handed her the ticket and boarded the plane.
"This is it. I'm going back-"
…Home? Was that what she was going to say? Did she really have a home to go back to?
Looking out the window, Amu wondered if Ikuto even knew she was gone.
"Please fasten your seatbelts." The pinkette leaned her head against the transparent glass and closed her eyes. A tear slipped past and she fell into a darkening slumber. She dreamt of a future without Ikuto; without a lover. In her dream she died. She slightly smiled though it was a twisted way of thinking. Was death the kind of relief the girl was looking for? A question unanswered by the female.
…Then the plane took off.
End Chapter Nine - Upcoming: Chapter Ten
Meilin: BAM! And that's how the chapter ends. BUT ITS NOT OVER YET!
Ikuto: Get off the computer so your sister can use it...
Meilin: it's not my fault I've been on here longer than necessary! Fanfiction wouldn't save my first edited page :(
Amu: Well, hurry up and do the thanks.
Meilin: Mkay!
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Until I See You All In The Next Chapter - Fare thee well!