Hey! Thanks for all the support over the past days! It really did help me when I was having trouble. And I'm sure you can't wait for the next chapter! It's mostly circulated around Amu and her life up until now and what Ikuto does to help her. I hope I didn't make you wait too long, but get ready for this, because it's about to start! S, get your snacks, sit down and relax for the next chapter. Here we go!

Disclaimer: I do not own 'Shugo Chara' or any of the characters, just the story that I am writing!

Amu's P.O.V:

I was staring at him for a while; just thinking about how I should tell him... It was so frustrating! Where do I start? Should I tell him about kukai too? What should I do?!

"Are you-" I finally found what I wanted to say when he started talking and I found myself interrupting him.

"When I was a baby, I was born into an unhappy family. They were just about managing with Kukai, when my mum got pregnant again. After I was born they were really struggling with money and my dad left us. After he left, my mum went into a deep depression for many years. Until I was about 4 years old, when she took one too many stress pills..." I took a deep breath and carried on "...and killed herself." At this point I swear I was nearly in tears, yet I also felt so angry! "At this age Kukai was actually very knowing, for a 5 year old, and got one of the people next door to help us. Next thing we new, we were at a dumping ground for a year. When finally we got adopted by a man who worked at home. But, all he got us to do was clean, be general servants and always told us we were useless. When one day he snapped I dropped a glass cup and he slapped me. That night me and Kukai ran away and ended up walking until morning! We didn't know where we were, but we eventually ended up in a nice little village in what we found out to be Tokyo! The people there were so lovely and helped us get into a good school. In which, I got bullied. People would push me down stairs, beat me up and call me fat. Anything someone could do to someone else. So, I began to make myself better. I, now, am on a crazy diet, workout every other day and last of all... Put on a though act so that this would never happen again. I was too weak, and I can't show that side of myself again. Or at least not yet... This is my one and only fear. I don't want to cause any trouble for my friends and family!

Ikuto's P.O.V:

As she finished, I didn't know what to say! For once in my life I was speachless. I can't believe they went through that and are still amazingly kind and caring people! But I was so happy she could trust me enough to say it, it made my heart pound and me warm up inside. So that's why she acts like this! It was so confusing, I felt like I couldn't control this! I want to help her, I just don't know how...

"I-Ikuto? Are you ok? You were off in a daze there."

"I want to help her." I muttered to myself unknowingly.

"And how are you going to do that?" She questioned

"H-huh? What do you mean?" Did she hear me? Crap! I've got to distract her! "I-I just wanted to ask if I could see your house!"

"Oh, really? Is that what you said" she smirked "Well, ok then, just this once!"

We finally arrived at her house and when I saw the crookedness, the mould and messiness, I had a very interesting thought!

"So, this is it." She breathed in then shouted for Kukai. When there was no answer, she sighed as she remembered, "oh yea, I forgot he had work today…"

"Amu, do you like living in this place?" I asked curiously.

"Not particularly, but Kukai hates it! He's always saying that when we have enough money, we're going to move out of this place. Hehe, but that's not going to happen until we get to university!" When she said this, I new what I could do,

"I have a suggestion…"

"Yes, what is it?"

"Come and move in with me!" she gasped and then listed reasons why that would be bad.

"Oh, come on! For one, would your family be ok with that? And where would we sleep? I wouldn't have enough money to pay for living there!"

"Ok first, my family aren't home most of the time, so they would be fine with it. Then, I want to remind you that we live in a big house, so there are tons of guest rooms! And finally, you wouldn't have to pay! Why would you? You can quit your jobs as far as I'm concerned."

"Well, still! We'd be too much of a burden! So, no."

"You wouldn't be a-"

"I've made up my mind! And there's no knowing what'll happen if we're ever alone in that house together!"

"Fine… For now."

*A Saturday at Amu's house when she's at 'work'*

Still Ikuto's P.O.V:

I was at Amu's house about to knock on the door when Kukai opened the door. Well that was easy! "Hey Kukai! Could I talk to you for a second?"

"Sure, but Amu's at work right now…"

"W-Why would I want to see her? Any way, can I come in?"

"Haha! You sure do get flustered when I talk about Amu! But, sure, come in!"

"So," I started sitting down "I head that you don't particularly like living here, do you?"

"Well… Not really. The only thing I like here are the people!"

"Then I have a proposition to make. Come and live with me! You and Amu!"

"Wait. Did you ask Amu about it? And what about your family?"

"Yes, I did ask Amu, that's why I'm asking you… And my family are hardly ever home, so they'll be fine with it!"

"Well, are you sure? Are you sure we won't be a burden?"

"Of course not! I'd love to help Am- I mean you two as much as I can, so you can quit your jobs now!"

"If you're sure, then fine! But let's wait until Monday to do this. That way I can have time to tell Amu and pack things up; we can all take the day off!"

"Sure! But Let me help you tell Amu, so I can give you both my address."

Amu's P.O.V:

When I got home from my jog, I heard Kukai talking to someone. Ikuto? Could it be him? Why is he here!? Calm down and walk in there.

"Sure! But Let me help you tell Amu, so I can give you both my address." Wait what?

"What are you two talking about? Why would we need your- IKUTO! DID YOU GET KUKAI TO AGREE TO US MONVING IN?!"

"Amu, this is obviously the better thing for us to do." Spoke Kukai calmly "We're going to be moving in on Monday, so you need to star packing your things tomorrow."

"Fine… I guess I've got no choice. But I'm going to go on another run, see you later."

"Wait, Kukai said you were at work!"

"What? I didn't know if you knew about what happened to us yet!"

Ikuto and me both sweat-dropped and Ikuto followed me out.

"Well then Strawberry, I'll see you on Monday."

"I told you not to call me that! Jeez!"

"Oh yeah, why are you still working out? Why not just stop now?"

"Ummm, like I said! I want to become stronger and protect myself."

"Oh, don't worry about that anymore."

"What do you mean?"

"I'll be there to protect you." WTF? Why did he have to go and say that! Please don't be blushing! Please don't be blushing! "Haha, you're so fun to tease Amu!" Then he strolled away.

"Right back at you… you, you dumb-ass!"

*Monday*

It's Monday, the day we're going to be moving in with Ikuto. Everything's packed, we're ready and the only thing we haven't done is say goodbye to everyone. Especially mum. No, she's not my real mum, but she's always been there for me and listened to me. I can't believe I'm leaving her today, it's so sad… I wish I didn't have to, but it's better for us to.

"Amu, come on we need to go!" Kukai called "Everyone's waiting to say goodbye!"

"Just a minute!" Goodbye house, I'll miss you.

"Ok, are you ready?"

"Yeah!" as I approached the door, everyone from the village was there! Mum being right at the front.

"Amu-chan, I'm going to miss you" she whispers as she hugs me "Please come visit us whenever you can!"

"Mum…" I burst out crying on mum's shoulder "I'm going to miss you too!" mum pulls away "And of course I'll come whenever I can, just never change!"

"Amu-chan…"

"Goodbye everyone!" shouted Kukai "We're going to miss you! But we'll visit soon!"

As we walk down the path everyone is waving goodbye and wishing us luck. I felt so happy! I can't wait to see them again. Goodbye, everyone. I'm going to miss you, a lot!

Ok, so that was the chapter! What do you think of the secret? Was it what you thought it was? If not, what did you think it was? I can't wait to carry on with the next chapter! (I'll be giving you some google pictures of the rooms in their house, haha, can't wait!) Until next time, comment telling me what you think! Bye!