Roommates; Chapter Two.
Leeloo-chan:Hey all thanks for the reviews and advice it's extremely appreciated, just to tackle a few things. I'm still not sure if I like the story so far but my idea for it is that you learn the characters personalities and Amu's past with Tadase as the story progresses. I didn't want to open my story with Amu's miserable experience because I want this to be a story of her progression in trust and love. As for the review on my use of speech you are more than right I should be using speech marks and the style I use is that of a chat room, truth is that when I make rough drafts that's how I present my speech so I know exactly who is saying what and when I came to publish it I liked how much easier it was (I'm far too lazy :P). However if it really confuses or is a problem for anyone then please feel free to review this chapter and let me know. Thank you so much for your time. ^^
Morning finally came and I already knew it was going to be horrific, firstly it was seven am on a weekend, secondly I had hardly any sleep because little miss hogs the cover a lot had stayed over, and thirdly today was the day I would see Tadase Kun in a month and I was fairly sure it was going to break my heart.
I glared at my pink neon neko alarm clock; it was a gift from Rima in an attempt to cheer me up after I moved to hers. I didn't want to tell her but all it did was remind me of all the many things I didn't have because they were all back home with Tadase Kun and her.I slammed the top down and shuffled my way sleepily into the kitchen. This can't be right I said aloud as I pinched myself repeatedly.
Ikuto: Amu what the hell are you doing? Stop pinching yourself, sit down and eat your dam breakfast.
I was more than a little confused; Ikuto never woke up on a weekend it was like attempting to wake a bear from hibernation, futile and just as dangerous. I peeked from my pancakes to his face shyly and was about to ask him why once again when we were interrupted.
Kukai: Aw Yeah! Pancakes, Ikuto man I've missed your pancakes.
Kukai's round face had lit up like a child's in a candy story; Ikuto's only response was to make a Tsk sound until he made a reach for the maple syrup.
Ikuto: Oh no you don't! No syrup for you, I remember last time. Besides that's Amu's, no touchy!
Kukai made an angry face but listened all the same. However it seemed like all the commotion was enough to wake Nagi and Rima.
Now this next part seemed unlikely and I was beginning to feel as though I had been compromised by the syrup. It was either that or Rima blushed and to be honest in all the years I had known her, it was more likely I was compromised. Nagi had looked at Rima and whispered good morning in a half sleepy lull, Rima turned her face away so all but me couldn't see the slight blush on her cheeks before ruining the moment entirely by screaming.
Rima: It was until you woke up cross dresser.
Elegantly like she was not even the same person that screamed she slipped away from the breakfast bar and away from the three open mouths that were more than a little shocked by the hostility of my best friend.
Slowly but surely the men around me recovered from their early morning shock and things were almost normal again, Kukai was throwing fruits at Ikuto and Ikuto was threatening to remove Kukai's lungs in response, nothing short of ordinary. However Nagi was still quiet, more quiet than usual. I shuffled closer to him on the breakfast bar and placed my hand on his.
Amu: Anything you want to talk about?
Nagi smiled politely and squeezed my hand.
Nagi: No thank you Amu Chan, I didn't get much sleep last night and I have been told that I don't act myself when I haven't had enough sleep.
I smiled at him apologetically.
Amu: I'm really sorry Nagi, is there anything I can do to help? Why aren't you sleeping well?
He turned my hand in his as if in a daydream.
Nagi: I just couldn't sleep, I was…Distracted. But it's nothing I can't handle, thank you for being such a good friend.
Ikuto chose that moment to slam a new plate of piping hot pancakes between us, but I disregarded him and his annoyance at Kukai because of my concern for Nagi. Nagi looked at Ikuto and laughed more than I had ever heard him laugh before, then with one soft squeeze of my hand he thanked me and left the table claiming he needed to get ready.
Kukai eyed my remaining pancakes greedily and pouted at me until I handed them over which only earned him a clip around the back of the head from Ikuto's spatula, I laughed uncontrollably at the two they acted like a married couple. After thanking Ikuto once again for breakfast and shaking my head disgustedly at Kukai and his syrup drenched face I made my way to the bedroom to get ready. If I was going to see Tadase Kun I was going to look good doing it, I was going to show him exactly what he was really missing.
I decided to wear my black ruffled miniskirt, tight red v neck sweater and thigh high red tube socks with black buckled ankle boots and my fitted red coat with black cuffs and collar. This was my favourite outfit I owned, the one full outfit I had grabbed before bolting out of my old flat. Sighing I started on my makeup, I never wore too much just my usual flick of black eyeliner and mascara accompanied by my favourite sweep of strawberry pink lip-gloss. Almost finished I thought to myself as I pulled the tie from my waist length bubble gum pink hair, it hung around me in loose curls framing my face nicely, deciding to leave it down I re curled the few strands that had turned straight and twirled in front of the mirror finally feeling complete.
A clap disturbed my mirror moment and I turned to see Rima congratulating me on my outfit. I laughed sheepishly as she dragged me into the front room in front of the guys.
Rima: *Coughs* Presenting how Amu usually looks, not that sweat pants beast you are usually used too.
I laughed loud and tried to defend myself against her accusations but there was no point at all, Rima always won. I was fairly sure the boys were still shell shocked but slowly they came round and accepted that I could in fact look like a girl and not a beast, as Rima put it.
Kukai: Nice one Hinamori!
Nagi: You look very nice Amu Chan.
Ikuto said nothing; he was too intent in staring into space which made me giggle a little. I thanked the guys and made my way to the front door with Rima, every step increased my nerves and I was beginning to worry that I wasn't strong enough. Two voices came to my attention leading me out of my grim thoughts.
Rima: And where do you think you're going?
I glanced in Rima's direction to see Ikuto putting his jacket on.
Ikuto: We are coming with you… Kukai, Nagi get your coats on.
Rima glared up at Ikuto and he like usual ignored her while Kukai and Nagi looked from one to the other confused at what to do.
Rima: Like hell you are! I've got this covered thanks.
Ikuto: We are coming with you end of! There will be a lot of heavy stuff to carry which quite frankly looking at the two of you makes me sceptical to think you could manage.
I could feel my eye twitch; I wish he wouldn't insult me as much as he does! Strangely enough though Rima did back down.
Rima: Fine, but you three are in the back; Amu rides in front with me, don't want you guys taking advantage of her.
Ikuto: Like I would! Let's just get this over with.
It was hilarious trying to watch the three rather tall men try and squeeze into the back of Rima's car but eventually they managed it. We were an hour away from my old apartment and I knew that Rima remembered the route like the back of her hand but something felt wrong, what if she was there, what if I was interrupting him working? Oh God I felt so rude just turning up and demanding my things from him. The guilt was too much, I took my phone out and hit speed dial.
Ikuto's long fingers grasped my wrist gently.
Ikuto: What are you doing Amu?
His sarcastic tone grated on what little nerves I had left.
Amu: Making a phone call on my phone, last time I checked that wasn't illegal or any of your business.
The minute I snapped at him I regretted it, Rima looked at me strangely but Ikuto just brushed it off like I knew he would, the apology could be done in private later no use embarrassing myself more.
Ikuto: I understand that, but who are you calling?
I sighed, I couldn't lose my temper again it wasn't his fault I was in a bad mood.
Amu: Tadase Kun, I need to warn him that we are on our way.
His fingers flinched slightly before he gently removed the phone from my hand. I knew that there was no point fighting him but I did anyway.
Amu: Ikuto, Please if I don't call him and warn him I'm being rude. Please Ikuto.
Ikuto looked at me and shook his head.
Ikuto: She might be there too… I'll call him! And don't worry I'll be polite. Just sit there be quiet and try to calm down okay?
I didn't know what to say, Ikuto had been so nice to me today.
Amu: Thank you Ikuto.
I said it as sincerely as I could manage and caught him blush a little which made me smile, he was always acting so tough but he could be nice, if he wanted.
Ikuto: Hello is this Tadase?
He waited for the response and when he heard it his jaw set in response.
Ikuto: Well I am sorry to disappoint you but I am not Amu, myself and a few others will be at your apartment in just under an hour to collect Amu Chan's things. I suggest you either leave or prepare for our visit. Goodbye.
Ikuto hung up the phone with a loud slam, I giggled uncontrollably.
Amu: Ikuto if that was you being polite I'd hate to see you trying to offend someone, Thank you so much for making that call and cheering me up. You really are the best!
The whole car erupted into laughter and Ikuto mumbled something unheard before turning his head away to stare out of the window. It now felt like I was treading water instead of drowning, who would have thought that these people could change my life so quickly.