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Ikuto's Birthday
(Amu's Point Of View)
When I woke up on Saturday, it was FREEZING cold!
I looked out the window at the edge of the room, and everything was literally covered in snow outside.
Jeez, why didn't anyone in my dorm turn the damn heat on?!
I got out of bed, staggered to the thermostat on the wall, and turned the heat on.
I glanced at the clock, which read 10:00 am. And I rolled my eyes. Of course, none of my dorm mates are awake. They're all sleepyheads.
I grabbed a volume of manga off my dresser, and sat on my bed.
As I started to read, I heard shuffling footsteps outside my dorm.
I look towards the door, my senses alert.
A white envelope suddenly was wedged inside my dorm through the small crack in the bottom of the door.
Cautiously, I got up, and advanced to the door,
I picked up the envelope, and soundlessly opened it.
Inside the envelope was a piece of parchment paper, and I took it out.
It read,
Ikuto Tsukiyomi's 15Th Birthday, You're invited!
Where: Skate land, Tokyo
Time: Saturday, December 1, 5:30 pm
What You Need To Bring: At least 1 gift
At the bottom of the paper in Ikuto's handwriting was,
Hope you come, Amu :)
It's Ikuto's Birthday today... And I'm invited?! And it's an indoor skating party, too.
Normally, I would just ignore a birthday invitation from this guy, but when I realized it was skating, my heart skipped a beat.
I've never gone skating before, and I've always wanted to go.
In my old house where I used to live, there weren't any skating rinks around, so I never got the chance,
It was a hard decision.
I decided I'd go, because although there are a lot of skating rinks around here, they are very expensive, and I can't afford it.
But sense Ikuto's family will be paying for my skating ticket, this is probably one of the only times I'll ever get to skate.
But the party starts in a few hours! What am I going to get Ikuto for a present?!
I'll just settle on 20$...
Later, At Ikuto's Birthday Party
I entered the skating building, with the envelope with Ikuto's 20$ in it.
I checked my silver watch. I guess I'm about thirty minutes early.
Their were about 20 white plastic tables set up in the middle of the main skating room, and their was also a snack bar.
Nobody else was here so far. Ikuto must have reserved this place for his birthday.
The main skating rink was to the right, and viewers from the tables could look out into the rink.
The rink was medium sized, and the hardwood floors of the rink were nicely polished.
As I was busy viewing the skating rink, a single firm hand grasped my left shoulder.
"You're early, eh?"
I knew who that was right away. Ikuto...
I shook him off, and turned around.
Ikuto grinned. "I'm surprised. I didn't think you would come to this party."
I said nothing, and instead handed the envelope with my 20$ for his present.
Ikuto took it, and set on the table.
"So, where do we get our skates?" I asked.
Ikuto motioned towards a small counter next to the snack counter.
There wasn't a single person here, not even any workers.
I got my skate size, put the skates on, and went out to the rink, Ikuto trailing behind me.
I almost fell a few times just trying to go TO the rink. I can't imagine how bad I'll be actually skating.
Slowly, I entered the skating rink, barely managing to stand up without falling.
Once I entered the rink, I hobbled over to the wall.
But, on my way to the wall, I fell on my butt.
I heard Ikuto stifle a laugh, and I looked up and shot Ikuto a 'don't you dare laugh' look.
The other people who were invited to Ikuto's birthday started to file inside the building, and I counted about twenty people.
I tried to stand up, but I just couldn't.
Ikuto offered his hand to me, I hesitated for a second, and then let him pull me up.
Ikuto went off to greet his friends, and I continued my attempt to skate, falling on my butt another few times.
I saw Nagihiko, or Nagi for short, come in the rink, and he skated over to me with ease.
Nagi and I were friends, although we don't chat that often.
"Hi, Amu." Nagi greeted, and flashed me a warm and friendly smile.
Nagi skated away, without a single waver in his balance. He must be a pro or something.
I tried to catch up Nagi, but I fell again.
Ikuto, who had finished greeting his friends, skated over to me. He pulled me up again. "You're not a good skater, are you?"
"Oh be quiet..." I grumbled, and Ikuto chuckled.
"I'll teach you." Ikuto said.
"How?" I asked.
"You know..." Ikuto stated. "There is a beginners skating rink in this building. Or did you not notice?"
I looked around, and saw what Ikuto was talking about. It was cut off from the rest of the building, and it wasn't a wonder that I didn't see it.
Ikuto took my hand, and literally dragged me to the beginners
I know that this chapter is kinda boring, but the next one will be more interesting. And that's a promise :). Please Review...
Skating Beginning And Partner Skating
Preview-
Ikuto tries to teach Amu to skate in the beginners skating rink, and he teachers her pretty well.
But while Ikuto is teaching Amu, he falls on her on accident in a pretty awkward position...
Later, once Amu kinda got the hang of skating, she goes out into the normal rink, she happens to go out into the rink right before the partner skating event...