"Amu, what do you mean? How could he hate you?" She covered Ikuto's mouth before he could protest that he didn't hate her. "I've just ignored him so long...and I put Tadase above him." Aika sighed. "Amu, listen and listen good. Ikuto does not hate you. He's not like that. And if course you put Tadase above him, you've known him longer and are dating him. But, Amu, Tadase may be a good guy, but he was your first crush. You can't just be happy immediately. Ikuto is a good guy with deeper feelings than a crush." Aika looked at Ikuto who was glaring at her. "Aika, I just feel bad about doing that to Tadase." She sounded torn. "Do what you think is best Amu." Amu let out a sigh of relief. "Thanks Aika, you're a good friend." "Of course Amu, any time." And then she hung up and turned to Ikuto, removing her hand. "You little Romeo." She teased. "You know how that ended right?" Ikuto glared at her. "You kissed her?!" Ikuto sighed. "Oh my gosh! I was right wasn't I?! It is more than a crush!" She squealed. "When did you become such good friends?" Ikuto asked. "Shortly after you left. She's the first person I go to for advice and vise versa. Hey! Don't change the subject!" She smiled. "One sec." She pulled out her phone and texted someone. "Amu's coming. And you're going to stay here and talk to her!" Aika grinned evilly. "Aika! Not happening!" He stood up but she dragged him back down. "Oh yes it is!" She got up. "One move and you will be on the ground in pain." She said but smiled innocently. Eri came up behind her and smirked. "You're insane!" Ikuto exclaimed. He got up but she kicked his leg, hard, sending him down. "I'm really sorry Ikuto but Amu is my best friend and Tadase can be a real jerk to her. I want her happy." "And you plan to achieve this by kicking me?!" Ikuto asked sarcastically. "Be quiet." Aika said. She looked and saw Amu in the distance. "Have fun!" Then she hif in the bushes. Amu came closer and saw Ikuto. "Ikuto? Where's Aika? She told me to co-" She stopped as a look of realization covered her face. "We've been set up haven't we?" She asked. "Yeah, I have a bruised leg to prove it." Ikuto said, only half jokingly. He stood up. "Amu, about earlier-" "I broke up with Tadase." Amu blurted, cutting him off. "What?! Why!?" Ikuto was thoroughly surprised. "He's always been sweet and kind but...lately he's been a jerk and I just don't know him anymore." She sighed. "Amu..." Ikuto trailed off. "How long?" Amu asked. "What do you mean?" Ikuto was confused. "How long have you felt this way?" She asked. He hesitated. "Since I saw you for the first time at that construction site." Amu sighed. "And you respected Tadase for so long." She looked away. "I did." He turned her head. "Amu I'm sorry this took me so long." He sighed. They heard coughing from the bushes. "*cough* kiss her *cough*." Ikuto rolled his eyes. "Let's change it up shall we?" Amu said. Ikuto was confused but didn't have time to react before Amu pulled him to her and his lips were sealed by hers. He was bewildered but didn't protest. They sat there for a moment, missing. "OK, you know, I'm happy for you guys and all, and I don't mean to be rude, but, this has gone on long enough." Ikuto felt himself pulled away from Amu from behind. "She's still my best friend. You break her heart I break your face." Aika said, only half joking. Ikuto rolled his eyes. "OK., I get it." Amu laughed. "Thanks Aika." She smiled. "Any time." She then went up and hugged Amu. "You, my friend are one lucky guy." She addressed Ikuto. "I know." He hugged Amu. Aika retreated away from the pair. "What have I done." She joked. Amu laughed. "Tadase was a great guy but he was my first crush. I need to expand." She said. "Amu, I could never hate you." Ikuto said. "How do you-Aika! You told him didn't you?!" Aika shook her head. "You did." She smiled. "She put me on speaker didn't she?" "Yup." Amu sighed. "Oh well." And she kissed Ikuto again. "Hey! Not in public please!" Aika scolded them, but she was smiling. Miki popped out of Amu's pocket. Dia too. "I told you guys to stay home!" She barked. "Oh come on. We were tired of home!" Miki whined. Yoru laughed. "That was cute-nya." He mewed. Just like Ikuto, he had gotten soft as the years passed. Aika laughed. "It really was." She laughed. "OK Amu let's all go to your house." Ikuto gave her a look. "What? You think I'm gonna let you guys be alone? Together? She's my best friend, no way." They all laughed. Ikuto rolled his eyes. "Whatever." And they walked to Amu's house. Halfway there Amu took Ikuto's hand. He gave her a puzzled look. "What?" She asked innocently.
The End (maybe)
And so we have met the end of this story. Tell me if you want me to detail their relationship. Or I could just leave it here. Tell me!