meh tired. i don't own shugo chara. r&r

Chapter 3

[Amu's pov]

I laid in bed staring at the picture that rested on my nightstand. It was the picture of Ikuto. Now that I was alone I let the tears freely flow. I didn't want to reject him like that. I wanted to stay in his arms forever. I wanted to kiss him, to feel the warmth of his body. But no I had to push him away, Was it really because it was best for the twins. Or did I do it because I was scared. I sat up and picked up my cell phone. After staring at it for a few minutes I dialed the number I had dialed hundreds of times, only this time I pressed talk.

It rang about five times before Ikuto picked it up.

"Hello?" he asked. His voice was quiet, tired. I glanced at the clock, Two thirty in the morning, oops.

"Ikuto?" I said trying to keep my voice from breaking.

"Amu what's wrong?" he asked sounding worried. I could hear the bed creak as he sat up.

"Nothing's wrong… I just wanted to hear your voice." I admitted. I could almost see him smile.

"Amu was that you who kept calling?" he asked. I blushed remembering that I had called him a lot during the four years I was hiding. I had never said anything but had hung up after hearing him say hello.

"Yeah it was… I'm sorry about earlier" I said wiping my eyes.

"Amu don't cry" he whispered. I opened my mouth to say something but instead I started crying harder. I could hear him getting up and pulling on a shirt.

"Ikuto?" I whispered still trying to stop crying.

"Don't worry Amu I'm still here" he said. I just nodded and hugged his jacket.

"I always keep the balcony door open" I said quietly, remembering that he came in through the balcony door. He chuckled.

"I'm going to go now Amu doesn't worry I'll be there soon" he said. I sighed trying to control my tears.

"I love you Ikuto!" I said before he hung up. I fell back so I was laying and stared at the glass door waiting for Ikuto.

[Ikuto's pov]

I rushed out of the hotel room after hanging up the phone. Even though it was two in the morning I couldn't help but smile. I ran down the street already knowing were Amu lived thanks to Yoru. He's not that loyal when there's a tuna sandwich involved.

Soon I could see Amu's house. There was a light on in one of the rooms and it had a balcony, so I assumed it was Amu's. Next to the balcony was a conveniently placed tree. I reached up and grabbed a branch then swung up onto it. From there I climbed up a bit higher and jumped onto the balcony. Amu sat up and stared at me from the bed. I smirked and opened the window and stepped into the room.

Amu wiped her eyes when she saw me, trying to hide that she had been crying. Not that I didn't already know.

"I missed you Amu" I said smiling. Amu jumped off the bed and wrapped her arms around my neck crying. I hugged her and stroked her hair trying to comfort her. I picked her up and sat on the edge of her bed.

"Amu calm down ok. I'm here, I'm not going anywhere. Not unless you tell me to" I said as I lay back holding her on top of me. She clutched my shirt. I could tell she was taking deep breathes trying to calm down. I stroked her hair gently and kissed her forehead. She was burning up.

"Amu how long have you had this fever?" I asked. She looked up at me and thought for a moment. Her honey gold eyes seemed to not be seeing me. I laid her on the bed and pushed her hair out of her face.

"Amu love you're burning up. I'll go get you some medicine" I said as I got up. she reached up and grabbed my shirt.

"No don't go Ikuto" she muttered. I sighed.

"I'm just getting you medicine I don't want to see you in a hospital ever again" I said trying to get her I to let go of my shirt.

"No just have Yoru do it. He's in the room across the hall" she complained. I sighed giving up. (A/n I remembered Yoru!!!)

"Alright but you have to go let me get him Amu." I said pulling off my shirt. She just nodded and let me go.

"Hey Yoru wake up" I said opening his door. He was lying with his lower half on the bed and his face pressed against the floor. I sighed and nudged his face with my foot. He rolled over and fell the rest of the way out of bed. He sat up.

"I didn't do it!" he said loudly. I covered his mouth before he yelled out again. He blinked and stared at me shocked.

"Ikuto why are you here if amu finds out…" he said in a loud whisper.

"Amu knows I'm here she called me. She has a fever go find something to bring her fever down, I'm going to get her in the bath" I said standing back up. He nodded and ran out of the room hopefully to find something that would help her fever. I walked back into Amu's room. She wasn't there.

"Amu?" I called out quietly. In the bathroom something fell. I walked in. Amu was standing leaning against the counter breathing heavily. She looked over at me and smiled.

"Seems I'm a bit clumsy" she said as she kneeled down to pick up the bottle of pills. I picked it up for her and caught her when she lost her balance.

"Amu how long have you been sick?" I asked sitting her on the edge of the tub. She thought for a moment before answering.

"About a week I think" she admitted. I sighed and pushed her hair behind her ears. Then I started the bath filling it with cool water.

"You should have told some one right away before it got this bad" I said as I unbuttoned her shirt.

"I couldn't have taken a break I need the money." She said looking away. I sighed.

"Amu I've been here since Monday. If you had just let Yoru call me when you ran into him you could rested you know I would do anything to help you." I said kissing her cheek. She leaned towards me and I pulled her against my chest.

"You don't get it. I need to protect the kids that's why so I couldn't, can't be with you" she said trying not to cry again. I kissed her forehead and stood up.

"I'm going to see what's taking Yoru so long" I said before walking out of the bathroom. I could hear her getting into the tub.

[Later]

Amu was laying next to me sound asleep. Her fever had seemed to go down a bit. I rolled onto my side and put my hand on her cheek. She muttered and moved closer to me. I sighed. As soon as she was better she would probably kick me out again. The fever probably made it so she couldn't think straight. That's what she would say when she was better.

"Ikuto thank you" she said pressing her lips against my shoulder. I chuckled a bit and kissed her forehead.

"You know Amu when you get better you are probably going to get mad at me for this" I said. She didn't say anything. I ran my hand through her strawberry pink hair and smiled. She mumbled in her sleep then rolled away. I sighed and got up. The cloak read 7:30 in the morning. There was noise coming from the next room over, probably the twins.

The bed room door opened and Hikaru walked in. He was shocked when he saw me. Especially when he saw that I had no shirt on. And that Amu was curled up on the bed wearing only my shirt. I smirked at him and stood up.

"Long time no see Hikaru" I said as he stared at me.

"I…Ikuto what are you doing here?" he said kind of loudly. Behind me Amu rolled over.

"Amu called me last night and asked me to come over. She had a really bad fever" I said as I pushed him out of the room. Suddenly the twins ran out of their room and grabbed on to Hikaru's legs. He stumbled a bit and almost fell I grabbed his arm keeping him from hitting the ground. The twins looked up at me then let go of his legs.

"Why are you here Onii-san?" Akira asked looking up at me. I smiled and knelt down ruffling his hair.

"Your mom wasn't feeling good so I came over to help her out while she gets better." I said.

"Onii-san you're the person in the picture in mommy's room" Akiko said staring at my hair.

"Oh am I?" I said trying to remember if there was a picture of me in Amu's room.

"Yeah… does that mean your daddy?" they both asked. I sighed and nodded. They smiled and hugged me.

"Why did you go away daddy?" Akiko asked nuzzling against my shoulder. I blinked and looked down at her. Her midnight blue hair was messy from sleeping.

"Some things happened and I had to go away I'm sorry. But don't worry I won't go away any more." They both nodded.

"Akira Akiko why don't we go get breakfast ready?" Hikaru said taking them from me. I reluctantly let them go. I would have plenty of time to get to know them better later; right now I needed to take care of Amu. I stood up and walked back into Amu's room to see that she was starting to wake up

[Amu's pov]

I reluctantly woke up. I was having a good dream. Ikuto was here at the house and he was caring for me. I had lain in his arms and he had whispered comforting things to me. I didn't want the dream to end. But I knew the twins would be starting to get up. Even on the weekend they never slept in. I rolled onto my back then sat up, to find Ikuto standing in the doorway watching me. I stood up and walked over to him. I guess I haven't woken up yet, I guess I was still asleep.

I placed my hand on his chest. He didn't move just stood there looking at me. I reached up and wrapped my arms around his neck. He smiled and kissed me. I tangled my fingers in his hair making it so he couldn't pull away. I opened my mouth allowing his tongue to enter my mouth. After a minute I pulled away gasping for breath. He put his forehead against mine and smirked.

"Your still half asleep aren't you Amu" he whispered. I blinked, and looked up at him. Half asleep what's he talking about I'm still sleeping. I thought as I leaned against his chest.

"You know you're awake. You know that right Amu" he whispered in my ear. I shook my head and rested it on his shoulder.

"No if I was awake you wouldn't be here" I muttered. Seems I'm feeling better finally.

"Unless you called me at two in the morning crying and I came over to comfort you and discovered your fever" he said smirking. I took a step away from him, blushing.

"S…so I'm not dreaming!" I stuttered. He smirked and nodded.

"So you still dream about me huh Amu" he said emphasizing my name. It wasn't fair, he knew that embarrassed me. I sat on the edge of my bed and looked up at him. He was wearing tight black jeans that hung loosely around his waist, and he had no shirt on.

"Put your shirt on Ikuto" I ordered crossing my arms. He chuckled and leaned towards me. I blushed more.

"W...What are you doing!?" I said loudly as he pulled the shirt I was wearing off me and pulled it onto him. I grabbed the blanket and covered myself.

"Well you told me to put my shirt on so I did. You just happened to be wearing it" he said in a cocky tone. I glared at him then got dressed. I could feel him watching me as I turned away and pulled on my clothes. Suddenly he hugged me from behind, and rested his chin on my shoulder. I froze my face warm.

"I...Ikuto?" I said blushing.

"Amu, I love you" he whispered. His breath felt cool against my bare skin. "I know you don't like the idea but please Amu let me back into your life. Let me back into the twin's life. I miss you Amu I really do" he said practically begging. I sighed and leaned back against him, giving in. I couldn't resist his midnight blue eyes. I turned around and hugged him.

"I missed you Ikuto" I whispered. He grinned and hugged me spinning me around. I laughed and kissed his cheek.

"Come on Ikuto set me down I'm going to be late for work" I said. He smiled and set me down kissing my cheek. I smiled and got ready for work. Ikuto sat on the bed watching me.

"Stop watching me Ikuto its embarrassing!" I yelled at him. He smiled and fell back so he was lying.

"Let me get the kids today. Ok Amu." he said glancing at the picture I kept on my bedside. I just nodded.

"I'm really glad you chose to forgive me" he said pulling me onto his lap. I blushed and laid my head on his shoulder.

"Just don't do anything to mess up ok Ikuto" I said smiling. He laughed and stood up holding me bridal style.

"Let me take you to work today Amu" he said setting me down. I smiled and then walked downstairs to where the twins waited. Ikuto followed close behind.

I wonder if things are going to be all right now that Ikuto's back. Will the twins get used to him. I thought as I got the kids ready for daycare. Lucky today I only had to go into work for a couple hours. Ikuto was leaning against the wall messing with his car keys. Apparently he had Yoru go get his car at some point during the night. I caught his eye and blushed when he smirked at me.

"Hey do the twins have car seats" Ikuto asked standing up. I blinked and nodded.

"Yeah there in the closet over there." I said pointing at the closet. Ikuto nodded and got them out. And then went out to put them in his car.

"Mommy is daddy gonna be staying here for now on?" Akira asked as he tried to tie his shoes. I nodded and tied them for him.

"Yeah we're all gonna be one big happy family. Of course we're gonna need a bigger house." I said smiling. They nodded then ran outside and jumped into Ikuto he laughed and put them into the car. I walked outside and smiled at him.

"Hello Mrs. Tsukiyomi" he said as he opened the passenger door for me. I giggled and got in. he ran around to the other side of the car and got in.

"Do you even know where you're going?" I asked as he pulled out onto the road. He grinned.

"Not at all." He said happily. I sighed and gave him the directions.

[Normal pov]

The midnight blue sports car pulled into the parking lot of the small daycare causing the workers and other parents to look over. They were all wondering whose car it was. Some of the single mothers started whispering to each other when Ikuto got out of the car. He walked around to the other side of the car and opened the door letting Amu out. The others were shocked. Amu never drove to the daycare she always walked then got a ride to work. Now suddenly she was showing up in an expensive sports car with some hot young guy.

Amu got the kids out of their car seats then watched as they gave Ikuto a hug then ran into the daycare to play with their friends. Amu walked over to the daycare employee's smiling.

"Hey I'll be back at noon to pick them up" she said still smiling.

"Ms. Tsukiyomi who is that guy?" one of them asked. Amu smiled and glanced over at Ikuto. He smirked and winked at her.

"T…that's Ikuto Tsukiyomi" she said blushing.

"Tsukiyomi? Is he related to you?" another asked. Amu looked down and messed with the wedding ring that was once again on her hand.

"He's my husband… the twin's father" she admitted. The people stared at her in surprise.

"Seriously!" one of the quieter ones said. Amu nodded.

"I better go he's waiting for me" she said before running back over to the car. Ikuto kissed her before opening the passenger door and helping her in.

"she's so lucky" one of the mom's whispered. The others just nodded in response.