I am literally pulling out my hair!

First, he greets me before school starts with that damned smile and then he follows me! He freakin' follows me! He picks me up between classes with the same smile! Thank God, Ikuto was always there. He tries his best to stay in between me and Hotori. That doesn't stop Hotori from trying to have a stupid conversation with me. If that wasn't freaky enough, he tries to partner up with me for every project the school has to offer. I am so happy I'm not a loner anymore. Even some of the other students partnered up with me because they could see how freaky he was being. If this was a cartoon, his head would be on fire from how mad he was. I heard Ikuto growl. He must have spotted creeper of the year looking at me again. I just want to go run into the woods and hide for a while. Mother Nature has always protected me to the best of her abilites.

If you were a murderer, how would you kill him?

Now I know how Ikuto deals with his anger. Not only does he write names in his little black book, he plans in it as well. I shook my head slightly in amusement. How would I kill him though..?

How long would it take for him to die if I just gauged out his eye balls?

I don't know. That kind of seems boring though.

Really? I didn't even tell you every thing I was going to do.

Then why ask?

The main problem I have with him is his staring issue. That and I would need to know, I wouldn't want him dying to quickly.

You're secretly a psychopath, aren't you?

Oh, and you aren't. You clearly do this all the time.

That obvious?

You started the conversation sooo, yeop~!

Darn… If gauging his eye balls don't kill him, what all would you do to him?

Why should I tell you? I can't have you stealing my ideas.

Oh, please, I'm more experienced than you are. I would have a better plan than you.

Seriously? I lived with a psychopath for a while. I actually learned a lot. Though I wouldn't let him live for more than a week.

I would've said a day.

A day is too short for the torturing. He's been torturing me since I got here.

Has he done something else that I don't know about.

Probably but I don't feel like thinking about him unless it's about killing him.

Yep. You're a psychopath.

Takes one to know one.

I looked up again to see if the teacher had caught onto us yet. Big mistake. Hotori was looking back here and thought I was looking at him. He smiled that same fake smile.

I had came out of the bathroom he allowed me to use. He was working on something on a desk. I took one step forward to test out how much he was paying attention. The wooden floor squeaked. Darn it! I looked back at me over his shoulder. He gave me a fake smile.

I literally shook my head. Why does everything Hotori do remind me of the other Hotori?1 This is really freaking annoying!

What are you thinking about?

Vacation.

Then why were you shaking your head?

Clearly, I didn't like the spot I thought of.

You're a terrible lair even when your writing. Did Hotori have something to do with it?

Which Hotori are we talking about?

He paused again. He clearly got my hidden message. Is it scary that we know each other this well? I mean, We basically live together and we hardly argue. He helps me with the chores and makes sure that I actually do something besides house work. We know to avoid certain subjects. We know how to calm each other down when needed. Oh, great. Rima is right… We're basically a married couple. What's worse is that marriage is just a piece of paper. I hope Ikuto doesn't realize this. He wouldn't stop teasing me if he did.

Why is you're face red?

No reason.

You're thinking about me, aren't you?

I swear, I can hear him smirking. My face must have gotten redder. Ikuto was snickering.

"Himamori-chan, do you need to go see the nurse?" The teacher asked. I opened my mouth to speak but nothing was coming out so I just closed it. So I just shook my head. "Ikuto, take Himamori-chan to the nurses office, just to be safe." Nikaidou sensei told Ikuto. I didn't dare look up. I already knew the others were worried.

"I can take her, sensei!" Hotori volunteered. I coward slightly in my seat. Ikuto clearly growled. I felt something wrap around my waist and pull at me. I looked at the arms. They clearly belonged to Ikuto. They were too long to belong to anyone else. That and he was the only one that wears ripped jeans besides me and Utau… I don't remember if Kukai does or not. Seeing as though I haven't been killed my Utau, this has to be Ikuto.

"Sensei already chose Ikuto to take her. You don't hear him complaining about it, do you?" Rima sassed. I refrained from laughing. They were seriously protective of me. I would be of them but they can be scary when they want to be…I felt my feet leave the ground before I saw Ikuto's legs moving. One of his hands tighten around my waist as the other went to my knees. He was carrying me bridal style again… My face feels like it was burning off my face. I leaned my head on his chest when the classroom doors closed.

"Do I have to go to the nurse?" I asked. He hummed a yes. I inwardly groaned. I just wanted to be away from people for a while. I haven't had a break from people in a while and it's starting to suffocating me. "Hey, Ikuto?" He hummed, letting me know that I had his attention. "After school, can you find a way to distract Hotori. I want to get away from everyone for a while." I asked. I was just staring off into space as I waited for an answer. It's been a few months since I've been here and people were now just starting to suffocate me. Honestly, I was proud of myself though… I can't help but to wonder why it hasn't happened before now.

"I can do that." I heard Ikuto say. I blinked a couple of the times before looking up to him. He was looking forward but I couldn't help but to smile. I can finally get a break.

Ikuto just ran out of the classroom while pulling Kukai behind him. Everyone was looking at me but all I could do was shrug. I didn't know what they were up to. Hopefully, whatever they got planned, worked.

"Hinamori-chan."

I nearly jumped out of my seat. Hotori was standing at the end of my desk with the same fake princely smile on his face. It took everything in me not to frown at him.

"Hotori-san." I replied emotionlessly. He didn't looked pleased by that.

"I was wondering if—

"No, she can't. We were going shopping today." Utau came up and wrapped an arm over my shoulders.

"Don't get in our way, Hotori." Rima threatened this time. She linked our arms together like she does when men start staring at us. They both started dragging me away and down the path the boys took either. Soon, Utau was taking the lead. I could feel Hotori following us though. I wonder if Utau was in on the plan…? I just wonder if I should be more concerned at the fact that Rima allowed Utau take the lead or not. I know they like to argue for the heck of it but… This is just weird. The suffocating atmosphere was back. I swallowed the lump in my throat. Utau dragged us through the door that lead us to the soccer field. All of the boys, not only Kukai and Ikuto, were playing soccer. A lot of the girls were sitting and watching them play. I was about ready to puke at the sight. Love sick idiots for some strangers. Rima took the lead this time. Now I was terrified because Utau let her take the lead. I frowned as Rima found us a spot on the yard for us to watch the boys play. Yaya and Kairi soon joined us.

"Yaya and Kairi has arrived!" Yaya shouted. Utau and Rima glared at her but she ignored them. She and Kairi always seemed to always sit together.

"Are you two sure you aren't dating?" I asked them. Both of their faces redden.

"Ya-ya-yaya is-s Su-sur-sure…" Yaya stuttered. Utau and Rima snickered.

"Wo-worry bout you-your o-own lo-love li-life, Hinamori." Kairi tried to threatened. I snickered this time.

"Hinamori! Ikuto's team is lacking a member! Play with us!" Kukai shouted.

"I can't play against a measly girl!" One of Kukai's team members shouted. I glared at him.

"What's wrong with a girl playing a sport?!" I shouted at him.

"Nothing! They just can't play as well as boys!" He shouted back. Kukai looked like he just saw a ghost as Ikuto face palmed.

"Challenge accepted." I growled before stomping my way down to the field. The other players looked a bit skeptical but they were smart enough to keep their mouth shut.

"Go Amu-chii!" I heard Yaya yell. It wasn't long till the game started again. Their first mistake was not guarding me. Their second mistake was thinking I couldn't intercept them. The offensive people kept trying to get the ball back but my team members always blocked them somehow. I was able to pass the ball to Ikuto who was able to free himself. I ran a bit faster since it didn't look like the other team members looked like they could help Ikuto anytime soon. Once we passed the half field line, towards our own goal, Ikuto kicked the ball high up in the air.

managed to hit Hotori in the face with the soccer ball. Hotori's face was really bloody he probably broke his nose. Oh well. I snuck out through the side and ran through the alley ways. Thanks to the runs with Kukai every morning, I had a lot of stamina and speed. It didn't take me long to make it to the other side to the city. I came to a slow walk as I passed by the last few houses. I figured, I wouldn't be seeing anyone around here. Hopefully there were no other people around, which would beat the point of being here if there was. I walked along the edge of the city and the edge of the woods. It was very peaceful here. Usually I would avoid these places too since everyone else avoided them but, I found it reassuring.

The birds were singing and I could hear the crickets. I even saw a cat or two. There was a spot up ahead that didn't hold any building, maybe an empty lot. That would be a good place to hide for now. I sped my walking up a bit. The weeds were kind of tall, maybe to my ankles. There were head stones here and there. Someone really isn't doing their job. I grabbed a hold of my lock before walking in it. This is a good place to hide, especially if it's forgotten. There was a small tree to the left corner, where the weeds were just a bit taller than the rest of it. I walked over to that area, it was the only place with shade. I pulled out a bunch of weeds for a place to sit. Once I was able to sit, I pulled out my lock.

It was like a four leaf clover in gems on a gold lock. I never understood why that man ever gave it to me. Honestly, I don't remember much of him besides the color blue, and his smile. I remember it was the first real smile I had seen in forever.

"Come on, Rosie. There is someone you need to meet." He said sweetly as he tried to lead me to a small red car. Why couldn't he just get my name right? I pulled back on the arm he held to make him turn around towards me.

"I'm NOT Rosie! I'm Amu!" I shouted as I was able to kick him in the place where a man should never be kicked. His dark pink eyes seemed to shrink but I would clearly see anger in his eyes. I didn't care though. I turned and ran. I ran away from him. I ran away from the stupid red car. I ran away from the cabin. I just ran away again. It might have been my millionth escape, but I learned from all the past escapes. I knew where to hide, I knew which direction he was the slowest in. Every escape, I was away for longer periods of time. This time though, I would be free.

My mind was becoming fuzzy. Why couldn't I remember what happened after that? I gripped the lock in my hand. I wish I could remember him. Who ever saved me deserved to be remembered. I wonder how Hotori was related to Hotori. It would be cool if Ikuto was related to the man that saved me. I mean, they look alike… I think. I was getting a head ache. Oh well. It probably will never happen. What are the chances anyways?

"Amu!"

I jumped up in shock. I looked towards the entrance of the graveyard.

"What a creepy place to hide…" I heard him comment. Kukai was looking around the place, as if it needed his approval. My eye brows furrowed together. "Understandable though. Who would suspect that you'd hide in here!" It seemed like he approved. "Utau would've came but her and your sister are working on the videos again." He rolled his eyes at that.

"What are you doing here?" I rudely interrupted. He looked at me in shock for a second before he went back to himself.

"Ikuto asked for me to make sure you weren't followed!" He told. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"So you followed me instead?" I asked. He nodded his head.

"I was going to watch you to make sure you weren't interrupted but were staring at that lock for at least an hour!" He can wait for an hour? Is this really Kukai? "Now, let's go play some street soccer!" He said as he raised up a soccer ball. I swear I can see some blood on it.

"Ain't that the ball Ikuto hit Hotori with?" Kukai just smirked at me. That was a yeop. I picked myself off the ground with a small smile on my face. They were insufferable but I still loved them.

"Why are you this far away from everybody anyways?" Kukai asked. I froze right where I stood. I bit my bottom lip before I felt my mask come back up.

"They were all starting to annoy me." I said in my confident voice. He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Don't start that with me." He threatened. I rolled my eyes at him.

"Fine. I was just feeling a bit claustrophobic." I pouted.

"School does that to everyone. I just don't see why you had to get this far away from everyone." He complained. I looked at him.

"I didn't want Hotori following me." I stated. He rolled his eyes this time.

"With a broken nose, I doubt it. Though… I do have to say, he does look a bit better." He commented. I laughed at that.

"I didn't know you flew like that, Kukai." I teased . He smirked like that.

"Yeah, why do you think I'm so attracted to Ikuto." He teased back.

"I knew it!" I pointed at him accusingly. He laughed this time.

"Seriously Amu." He started in a tone I knew to start paying attention to. "I understand that you aren't used to this but… You don't need to feel like that. We're your friends. We'll make that feeling go away." He said. You can force feeling to go away?

"How?" I almost whispered. He started grinning at me.

"We joke around or tease each other. Something people usually do to lighten the mood. It's kind of works the same way." Was it really that easy? "We'll always be there for you, Amu. If you think about it, we are our own little family. Family always stick together." My eyes widened. They knew my flaws and they were willing to stay with me like that? Was it true or just words? He held up the bloody ball up. "Now, for some street soccer, come on!" He was almost cheering. He was back to his normal self in no time flat. I see why Utau was attracted to him…

Ring. Ring. Ring.

Kukai grabbed the phone out of his pocket.

"Dude, we were about to play some soccer!" Kukai whined. I raised a brow at him. "I haven't even put the ball on the ground though!" He was pouting. I started tuning them out. I stared at the woods. I wonder it was like the woods that was outside of the cabin? An idea popped in my head. I walked over to Kukai and pulled the phone out his hands. I ended his call before giving his phone back to him. "That was Rima. She's going to kill me!" Kukai was starting to freak out. I poked Kukai's chest.

"You're it." I said before running out to the woods.

"That's cheating! Hey! Get back here!" I heard him shout. I laughed this time. He was close behind me and that was fine with me. I memorized every tree and rock so I wouldn't lose our way. There was a fairly large tree with low branches up ahead. I sped up a bit before jumping to grab one of the branches. I pulled myself up before Kukai could touch me. "I can't climb trees! I'm not Ikuto!" Kukai whined. I placed a fake pout on my face.

"Awww. Sounds like someone is jealous." I teased. He pouted before turning the other way. I jumped off the branch and started running again.

"Hey! Stop cheating!"

"Didn't know you needed a handicap, Kukai!" I teased. I heard him speed up behind me. That's when I heard it. Water. I smirked. This was going to be fun~! I sped up too. We reached the water, and I jumped right in. It was deeper than the one at the cabin. Kukai paused at the edge of the creek. I smirked at him. His eyes went wide as I splashed him. He glared at me.

"It is on." He threatened as he took his electronics off and placed them on the other side of the tree before jumping in, making sure to splash me. When his he pop up out of the surface, I splashed him back and the war was on. It was good to have someone like Kukai as an older brother.