I turned over on my bed. Then turned over again. The sunlight was shining through the slit from where the curtains had parted. I wearily opened my eyes and looked around my room. Ikuto's jacket was hung over my chair. The little kitty holding the strawberry necklace was hung on the little jewelry tree. And last but not least was the picture I had recently framed and put on my dresser.

I got up from my bed and trudged towards the dresser; I picked up the frame and smiled at the picture. How Ami had gotten this was completely beyond me. It was the both of us kissing that time from the Christmas Party.

Smiling, I walked over towards my closet and got dressed for work. I put on a green hoodie then my leather jacket on. Not Ikuto's. I already owned a pair. I matched it with a pair of skinny jeans and black leather boots.

When I got downstairs Ami was typing away on her laptop downstairs.

"What are you up to?" I asked grabbing some toast.

"Oh my gosh, Amu! You're never going to believe what happened?"

"What?"

"There's this guy who steals little kids off the internet!"

"What are you talking about?"

I dropped my toast on the counter and walked to Ami. I started reading the article. She was right. Some guy by the name of Kyou Kurosaki is going after little kids on the internet then once the chance appears he takes them.

"This is horrible. They'll catch him don't worry about a thing Ami. Now I've got to get to work. Stay away from the computer for the time being."

"Got it. Bye Amu."

Sighing, I got into my car and turned on the radio. It played a couple songs until the radio talkers began to discuss that Kyou person. Cursing, I changed the station to find them talking about him too. And any other station I flipped too also talked about him.

In a groan of frustration I turned off the radio and drove to work in silence.

x

Work didn't even look like it usually did. It was jammed packed with regular people filing missing reports. Officers were racing down hallways with paperwork. Suzuki was swamped with dealing with all the people. Rima and Nagi helped out Suzuki by dividing up the hoards of people and talking with them.

When I saw Kukai rush past everyone and head in the direction of where my office and Ikuto's office was, I ran to him.

"Kukai, what on earth is going on here?"

"Can't talk now!"

Just as he said that a mourning couple emerged from Ikuto's office and walked right past us.

"Talk to Ikuto, he'll explain. Sorry Amu, I have to go!"

I watched him run off before I walked into Ikuto's office.

He looked extremely tired though it wasn't even close to noon. There were empty cups of coffee behind him along with the current cup in front of him. He ran his hand into his hair then covered his face and motioned me to sit down.

"What's going on here?"

"Missing children…parents are coming in and filing reports."

"Kyou Kurosaki?"

"How'd you know?"

"It's all over the news including the radio. To be frank, every station on the radio."

"Look at this, just alone, I have over 40 missing children reports. God knows how many more Rima and the others have."

"Yeah. Okay so what do you want me to do?"

"Well, how about going over the reports and searching these kids online."

"Got it. Oh and good luck with the others."

"Others?"

I motioned my head to the door just before the next knock came on the door. Ikuto stifled a groan and then I left quickly.

I sat at my desk and began to search through the stack of papers. I pulled out the most recent one of a little girl, Omori Musachi. She was 8 years old. Her hair was a reddish caramel color with deep green eyes. Sighing I typed her name down and got a list of details about her. Everything from her birthplace to her adoption to what she liked. I printed out her data and put it in the corner.

The next person was another 8 year old Ki Genkesi. He had deep chocolate brown hair and brown eyes. Looking at his data I noticed he was adopted too and that he was also 8.

I quickly searched the other files. All these kids were 8 year olds. When I typed their names down I found out they were also adopted.

Jumping from my desk I made a dash to Ikuto's office and slammed the door open. The couple from before was already gone.

"Ikuto! I found out something!"

"What?"

"The stack you gave me is composed of adopted 8 year olds."

"All of them?"

"Yeah, every single one of them."

Ikuto stuffed his hands into his pockets and paced around his office.

"How many files of 8 year olds did you have?"

"Close to 20."

"Ok. I'll see what Suzuki and Nagi have. Then you check Rima and Kukai."

"Got it."

I walked into Rima's office. Her head was currently resting on her desk. When I walked in, her head shot up in misery but when she saw me she smiled in relief.

"Good to see someone who isn't filing a report."

"Yeah. Rima can I see the missing reports you have."

She shot me a questioning look but handed me the reports anyways. I looked them over. There were at least 10 reports of 9 year olds.

"Rima, I going to need to borrow these," I said heading out the door.

She got up out of her chair.

"Amu wait! What for?"

"I'm not sure. But I think I might be close to something."

I left her office for the search for Kukai who I found sitting in his office writing something down.

"Kukai, I've got a favor to ask."

"Sure what is it?"

"I need any of the missing children reports you have."

"I only have 5."

"That's fine. Thanks."

He had the ones for 7 year olds. I walked back to Ikuto's office to see him on his computer with the new reports.

"What'd you get?"

"I originally had the one for the 8 year olds. Rima had 9 year olds and Kukai had 7 year olds."

"I see. Suzuki had 10 year olds. And Nagi had 11 year olds."

"7, 8, 9, 10, 11… He's going by order of age. So next would be…"

Ikuto shook his head in approval then looked out the window.

Ami POV

I know Amu had said not to go on the computer but what else is there to do. I've made 3 cakes and 2 dozen cupcakes. The kitchen was a mess and I had gotten bored after making dessert so I cleaned up. Then I did homework. This was ultimately boring. I read a book. I played video games. I read a magazine. I talked on the phone. She won't know if I go on or not. It doesn't matter.

I opened my laptop and typed down the web address for face book. While I was on, my friend who had moved to Canada sent me a chat message.

S: Hey :)

A: Hi!

S: Wats up?

A: Nothing absolutely nothing. :(

S: That sucks.

A: So what's up with u?

S: My boyfriend came over and he's watching the game. I got lost and got on the computer.

A: Oh boyfriend. What's his name?

S: Nathaniel. He's not Japanese though yet he's so cute.

A: I'd better go and let you two spend some time together.

S: You sure? You seemed kind of…out there :/

A: Nah I'm fine. U go and hav fun with your bf

S: Ok bye

A: Bye :D

I closed the chat screen and went to Google. After searching a couple things I closed my lap top and went to the backyard where I sat in the grass. The sun was so warm…the grass was so soft…No one will mind…no one will mind if I…if I…just…take a…nap…

Amu POV

This is horrible. 50 missing children. All of them taken by Kyou. I slumped my head on the desk at the same time when my door swung open. I didn't bother to look up. I was in a horrible mood.

"Is this a bad time?" snickered that familiar voice.

I looked up and gave Ikuto a fake smile.

"No of course it isn't. Why don't I get you something? Would you like anything?" I asked my voice filled with sarcasm.

"I'd like some coffee then."

I got up and started to make him some coffee. Not because he had asked for it, but because I felt I needed to do something with my hands or might just rip those reports.

"How many?" I asked.

"We counted them together remember? There were 50 missing children in total."

"Not that. How much sugar and cream?" I snickered.

"Oh sorry. 3 sugars and 5 cream."

"Ikuto, what are we going to do?" I asked setting his coffee in front of him.

He took it then sighed. I watched him. His mesmerizing blue eyes were dark and tired. His dark hair all messed up from running his hand through it multiple times. How did we become so close?

Really? How did we become so close? When I first got here, he hated me and I was sure of it. I thought he was a cold heartless bastard. Things went downhill when he tried to get me fired. I then became something like an assistant to him fetching him coffee and what not. His attitude was so haughty it made me sick. Then from there it started to go up. And now were sitting here talking to each other like best buddies. As JUST friends.

"I've checked this guy's history. He's got a record and not a good one at that. Robberies starting from age 5. He's had hunting and illegal poaching recorded as well. A couple murders. Lost of jail time."

"Yeah…"

"Don't worry about a thing. We'll catch this guy, not a problem."

"I hope so."

"Hey, cheer up. I know, why don't I take you and Ami out to a casual dinner tonight?"

"Dinner? The three of us?"

"Sure thing."

"Oh that'd be wonderful! Wait, are you sure?"

"Yes. Yes I am."

"Okay!"

"Then if you don't mind I'll come home with you then we can head off," said Ikuto getting out of his chair.

6 hours later

I got up out of my seat and stretched out my limbs. After being cooped up in my office for hours researching Kyou I was exhausted. I slipped my leather jacket back on and grabbed my purse along with the missing file reports.

Closing the door behind me I met Ikuto outside of his office and we both walked out to our cars.

"I'm going to head home and change. I'll meet you at your house," said Ikuto.

"Okay. See you there."

I got into my car and drove home.

x

"Ami get dressed. Ikuto's taking us out for dinner!"

I placed my bag and paperwork on the table. When no response came I was slightly worried but shrugged it off thinking that she could be asleep or something along those lines. I checked around the house first just in case she was listening to her ipod or something. Then I rushed upstairs and checked every single room. She wasn't in any of them.

Friend's house?

I ran down stairs and called up all of Ami's friends whom she visits. None of them had seen her today. Then I called Utau and Yaya just in case…they hadn't heard of her either. They even offered to come over and help me search but I declined their offer.

I called Rima, Kukai and even Nagi. Even though I knew it was hopeless I did it anyways. They didn't hear from her either.

What if…No that's not possible. But…what if he came and took her?

Now I was genuinely worried. I rushed into the backyard.

"Ami!" I screamed panic filling my voice and lungs.

"Keep it down will you," replied a fully lazy voice.

My heart stopped beating a million miles a minute. I placed my hand over my chest and mumbled 'Thank God'.

"Ami, what the hell do you think you're doing out here?" I demanded.

"Trying to sleep. Go away Amu."

"No way, Ikuto's coming to pick us up for dinner."

Her head shot up immediately and she scrambled up off from the grass. Her eyes were gleaming.

"Ooh, for what occasion?"

"To eat, now hurry and get dressed."

I walked upstairs and changed into my clothes. It was a creamy white dress that came just above the knee. Over it I wore a mid thigh navy coat and matched it with pale pink heels. When I walked downstairs Ami was wearing a pair of jeans an owl tee shirt with a yellow coat over it. Matching her outfit she wore leather brown boots.

"Someone's totally excited for this 'date'," smiled Ami evilly.

"Am not."

"But he's different from the other guy's you've dated…do you know why?"

"You're right. In a way he seems familiar…but I-

"Is anyone there?" shouted a voice from behind the door.

When my attention returned I ran to the front door and opened it to reveal Ikuto standing there. He was wearing a black dress shirt and navy tie.

"You look nice," he commented casually.

"Oh so was I not looking nice a couple hours ago," I joked.

"No…I- you…that's not-

"I'm kidding, let's go I'm starved.'

We walked to Ikuto's car and he drove us to the restaurant.

x

"Hey you! I thought you said we were going to a casual dinner!"

"This is casual," he shrugged closing the car door.

"This is so awesome!" squealed Ami.

Frowning I looked at the building before us. This was beyond casual. The building was a huge white building with an architecture that resembled old French buildings…we were at an French restaurant.

Sighing, we walked in and the waiter gave us a table. He then brought us our menus and water. I flipped through the menu.

"We're leaving this instant," I hissed slamming the menu down on the fancy table clothed table.

Ikuto eyed me wearily.

"What do you mean we're leaving?" he asked.

"We so are not leaving! Oh my gosh I want to try caviar!"

"Ami stop it. Ikuto the food is way too expensive."

"Amu, I'm treating you two. And why can't you have as much enthusiasm as your sister? Can you at least try to have some fun?" asked Ikuto.

"Whatever."

"That's more like it," smiled Ikuto as soon as the waiter arrived.

"What'll your orders be tonight?"

"I'd like Foie Gras and chicken a la Diable with some red wine," ordered Ikuto.

"I'd like to try some caviar and the Cog au Vin!" exclaimed Ami excitedly.

The waiter scribbled down the orders then eyed me. But I was having trouble trying to fine something cheap on this menu.

"Miss?" asked the waiter.

I heard Ikuto sigh.

"She'll have the chicken marinated with the cream sauce along with the red wine. ."

"Will that be all?"

"Until dessert, yes."

"Ikuto! That was stupid what you just did there! That was expensive."

"Enjoy it."

In a few moments the waiter came out with our dinner. Ikuto basically had duck and chicken and he said it was delicious.

"The caviar is so good. It's really creamy. What's it made of?"

Ikuto and I eyed each other.

"Fish eggs."

"Really? Wow I'd thought it'd taste nasty."

"Eew Ami, that's disgusting," I mumbled tasting my own food.

When I bit into the chicken it was so creamy already but the cream sauce made it feel like whip cream. And the herbs made it so delicious.

"How's the food?" asked Ikuto.

"Really good!" I said excitedly.

I was so busy eating I didn't notice Ikuto give me warm smile…but Ami did and she kicked him from under the table.

In a little while the waiter came back, collected our trays, and then took our order.

"I would like chocolate crepe along with a couple éclairs," ordered Ikuto.

"I want a strawberry shortcake and some flan please!"

"I would like an opera cake," I smiled.

The waiter grinned at my choice of dessert then walked away. In less than 10 minutes he came back with all our desserts.

The opera cake was very layered. It had layers of chocolate and coffee and custard. The top was covered in a chocolate ganache that wasn't too hard that made it impossible to eat. Eating it made you want to go to heaven. It was tantalizing.

Ami gave me and Ikuto some of her food. I gave her and Ikuto some of my opera cake and Ikuto shared his dessert as well.

Then came the bill. And that alone made me want to sink into my chair and wish that I hadn't enjoyed my time at the restaurant. The bill alone was $995.

"Ikuto you are dead wrong if you think I'm letting you pay for that!"

"Amu, please, this is nothing," he said pulling out his credit card.

A different waiter waltzed right over and took his card. In a moment he returned the card then eyed us.

"What a beautiful wife you have there sir," smiled the waiter.

Ikuto and I blushed and Ami giggled.

x

"Thanks for taking us out Ikuto! That was the best food I've ever eaten in my life!"

"Really, well that sure is a relief. What about you Amu? Did you like the food?"

"Um…yeah."

The drive home was pretty much silent. Pretty much because Ami talked about the food at the restaurant.

When we got home Ami hugged Ikuto good night, then ran upstairs into her room.

"Are you okay Amu? Was the food really that bad?"

"Huh? No! The food was delicious."

"Then what?"

"That bill was expensive…and you knew it was going to turn out like that. You had no right to take us there."

"But you enjoyed yourself."

"No I-

"Goodnight Amu," said Ikuto giving me a quick peck on my cheek before rushing down the steps of our house and getting into his car.

Ami better not have taken a picture of this.

A/N

Hey everyone! Late update as usual because I'm horrible like that. Not really but I'm honestly sorry. Anyways nothing new happened except I told you all what the Christmas picture was so I hope that made up for the late update.

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