Rain strikes on the windows next to me. Quite noisy, but it makes me feel more into what I'm reading. See, i'm reading Nancy Drew. I like Mystery and suspense books. It gives you a feeling of excitement. As the school bell rings, everyone stands and goes home. I do too. When I go outside the school grounds, Rain pours heavily on my head.

pit-pat-pit-pat-pit-pat

I put up my umbrella, A blue,white and orange umbrella, and walk through all the people running. and tripping. and running again. I walk slowly to my house. 3 blocks from here. It's a walking distance. As I enter my house and roam around for a bit, My cellphone rings. At first, I wonder who it is. cuz' Rima, Never calls. Only texts. and Yaya? She broke her cellphone. For the third time this week. She is very clumsy. I reach out and answer my phone.

"Hello?" I say, putting one of my hands near the edge of my phone

"Excuse me, Are you miss Hinamori Amu?" A man asked, with a deep, rough voice.

"Yes, I am Hinamori Amu" I replied

"Would you like to join our new upcoming show, "You and me = love?"?" The man said

"Huh? Why me?" Amu asked

"A girl named Yaya yuiki said you had to join. So we thought about it. and agreed." The man said

"I'd be happy to accept..... But I might be a little busy taking care of my younger sister." Amu explained

You see, Our parents abandoned us. I keep telling Ami their are just in a vacation. But I know it will not last long.

"No need for that! Yaya will take good care of her!" The man insisted

"Hm..... I don't want to join. I want to have a normal life." Amu thought But she said, "Alright! I'll do it!"

Why I said yes and not no? because I hate saying no to others. It's a corny habit. I know. But I just can't help it.

"Yukata...." the man said "We will meet on Monday, on 13 Yvonne street, see you there." The man said

The next thing I heard was the dial tone of the phone

"I'm gonna go to the mall to shop for some groceries." I sighed

~*~
"Garlic, Onion, Lettuce are in..." I whispered while checking the list

"Ah! there are the Cabbages!" I exclaims pointing forward

I walks straight ahead looking at her right

As I walk through the not so crowded place. Then I look forward and sees a man running

Then the man bumped into me, Dropping my bag, My cellphone falls down. The bag of the man falls down too. The man was such in a rush, He grabbed the things he saw that was his. Or so he thought.

Then stands and runs ahead.

I just stare there, Hopelessly lying on the floor. Than sits and grabs the rest of the things. Then one caught my eye. A cellphone. My cellphone? no, A Haptic pop. Touch screen. I examine it and finally I said,

"This is not my cellphone...." I exclaim, worried

I go back to the grocery, But still worrying about the cellphone.

~*~

"Mou, What will I do?!?!?!?! I'm so dead......" I said, worried

Out of nowhere, A man is pulling my bag

"YAH! Stop! ow!" I screamed

The man roughly pulls her bag, But I'm stronger than I looks, I grab my bag and runs

The man stood there

"Phew, That was scary!" I said to myself

~*~

I examine the phone I got.

"Haptic pop...... i'll check the contacts.....?????" I said with eyes wide open

Then there is a knock on the door

"Yes?" I asked

A hand is showed in front of my door

"My Cellphone please?" The man asked

"eh?" I say shocked

"Your name is Hinamori Amu, right?" The man said

I nodded

"Cell-" The man stopped

I closed the door

The man bangs on the door

"YAH! Give me my phone!" The man said

"How do you know my name?" I asked peeking behind the door

"It's written on your cellphone, baka!" The man said

I give the phone to him

He snatches it

He opens his phone, and looks at his contacts

"HEY! WHY DID YOU DELETE MY CONTACTS?!?!?!??!" The man said

But I already closed the door

"That was so scary......"

"It's a good thing you didn't find out who I was...." The man said before leaving

~*~

"13 Yvonne Street... 13 Yvonne street.... Here!" I exclaimed

While walking in the best days of July, I walked happily. The weather was beautiful..... This rarely happens.

"Yosh, I'm here. Let's go!" I cheered for myself

I entered the door, Seeing people inside. Men were carrying tripods and cameras around.

I walk around finding the man who called me yesterday.

"Excuse me?" A man asked

I look at where the voice is coming from. I see a man with blonde hair, neat clothes, and very tall.

"Are you miss Hinamori Amu?" The man asks

I nod my head

"Ok, Please follow me" He said walking ahead

I follow him

We walk infront of a door written "you + me = love?"

"Isn't that the name of the show?" I ask myself

The man opens the door. "Please go inside" He pointed out

I nod and enter the door

I see colorful lights.... Prettiest I have ever seen. It's like a whole new world... of excitement coming out of a book

"Hinamori Amu!" A man screamed

I run to where the voice is coming from.

"Hello, I am mr. Yuu Nikadou. I was the on who called you." Mr. Nikadou explained

"Hello, Sir" I bowed

"I will explain to you what will happen. You and a celebrity will be stuck together in one house. We will give you tasks you have to do everyday. It will be fun!" Mr Nikaidou explained

I nod "I understand" I say

"Good, here comes your partner" Mr. Nikaidou pointed out

I look at the man

"Ah! Tsukiyomi, So glad to meet you" Mr Nikaidou said

"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Nikadou" Tsukiyomi said

"Ah, I forgot to introduce your partner for the show. Her name is Hinamori Amu. Hinamori, This is Tsukiyomi Ikuto. From the popular boy band, Easter" Mr. Nikaidou explained

Tsukiyomi looks at me I bow and say, " Nice to meet you, sir"

Tsukiyomi stares at me with wide eyes, And he drops his phone.

I get his phone and give it to him. But first, I examine it.

"You have such a nice Haptic..... pop.... there." I say stunned in the middle of my sentence

"A haptic pop? Where I seen that?" I ask myself

Then the memory strikes my brain.... Like lightning

"A haptic pop.." I say stunned

And the three of us stood there...... Stunned, Shocked, Speechless......

And the three of us stood there...... Stunned, Shocked, Speechless...... I was the first to react. I blushed, Bowed my head, And took 5 steps backward.

"Do you know each other?" Mr. Nikaidou asked

"No.... No we don't." Ikuto lied.

"I see.... Shall we go to your dressing rooms?" Mr. Nikadou asked

We nodded our heads

There in the dressing room.... It was Dead air. No one was talking, Moving... Or maybe even breathing.

"Ehehehehe.... Why don't you two go into the car and await your first Challenge?" Mr. Nikaidou suggested

We stood up, Walking to the door. We ended up at the door at the same time. I blushed, And let him go first. He stared at me for a minute, then went ahead.

As Mr. Nikaidou is leaning on the door he says, "Sheesh.... Ikuto might be a hard one."

I stare at him and ask, "What do you mean?"

"Actually Amu, This show is just to invade celebrity's personal life and see what will the celebrity do once he likes someone." Mr. Nikaidou explains

I stare at him once more. With wide eyes and say, "That's just plain ridiculous." And walk away

"Maybe... Maybe not...." Mr. Nikaidou thought

~*~

As I sat on the back, Ikuto sat on the front. Once again, It was a dead air. And it was raining too. With thunder. I always cover my ears when there is thunder. Cuz' I'm afraid of it. I remember our parents abandoned us when there was a thunderstorm. That's why I am afraid of thunder. It was a 45 minute ride from the studio to a restaurant. I forgot the name of the restaurant. All I remember was that the food was italian. After eating Lunch, A letter was given to us. This was written:



Also, A map was given to us. It was the map of the new house. We went on the car and drove with the map.

~*~

As we were at the house, I stood there in awe

It was the biggest house I have ever seen. 5 bedrooms. All with their own personal bathrooms. The living room was stuffed with our stuff. But some things were already added. A flat screen TV, A black leather sofa, And a air-conditioner. Thousands of windows showing Tokyo's beauty. It was spectacular!

"Waah! Sugoi~" I exclaimed

"hmm.... Just like my house in L.A" Ikuto said

I stare at him with awe

He looks at me and asks, "What?"

I shake my head.

As we head up the stairs, A arrow s on the floor pointing forward. I look where the arrow is pointed. There are two rooms upstairs. I look at the room in the left, The door has a paper written "Amu's Room". I enter. I stood there with astonishment. There was a balcony, The bed had some vinyl hanging on top of it. Like a princess' bed. The TV Was like a regular TV. There was a sound system and DVD player next to it. The curtains of the balcony were pink. My favorite color. I look around and find a door. I enter it. It was the bathroom. The bathroom was even bigger than my living in my old house! There is a fountain with rocks like in some of those restaurants. The water is flooding on top of the rocks, Vertically. It was like Alice in Wonderlad, But Better!

I jump and lie down on my bed. It's so cozy. Like a 5-star hotel. I couldn't believe that I am in room like this!

then a knock on the door

"It's open" I say

Ikuto enters

"Dinner. You want or don't?" Ikuto asks

I sigh and stand

Me and Ikuto go to the dining table. I stood there with more astonishment. It was like the one in harry potter. The long table? It had 40 chairs. That's a lot

"Hmmmm..... Many... But not enough. It's not like the one in my house, But good enough." Ikuto whispers

correction, That's a lot.... In MY opinion

"What?" Ikuto asks

I shake my head and go to the first chair I see.

I pull the chair and sit down.

The dinner was.... Lobster,Pasta,Turkey,Grilled steak and Caesar Salad

It was so many. And so yummy. I grab a lot in my plate. And start eating.

"Food, Chew, Food, Chew, Drink water...."I thought in a pattern

This time, Ikuto is the one who stares in astonishment. Then shakes his head and gets the salad.

After eating dinner, We go to our rooms, sleep, like nothing ever happened.

~*~

I wake up because the bright and shimmering sun rays are shinning.... and the multiple knocks on the door.

I stand and get the door, But to my surprise, No one is there. I look to my left and my right, Which is stupid cuz' on my right is the end of the hall. I start to look down which is even more stupid cuz there's nothing-

"What's that on the floor?" Ikuto asks

I look at him for a while, His face curious. I look down, An envelope is on the floor, lifeless. I grab it and open it. Holding a letter in my hand saying:



"what does it say?" Ikuto asks

"our friends are coming tonight," I explain

"Really? that's cool..." Ikuto said

We just stand there. Me with the letter on hand and Ikuto, leaning on the wall staring at me

"Breakfast, come on" Ikuto said as he turns around and heads for the dining table

And I Follow him.

After breakfast time flew by so fast, The doorbell rang

"I'll get it" Ikuto said while I was washing the dishes while he was watching T.V

"Hello?" Ikuto asks

I don't hear any response. Is there someone there?

"EMAGOD!!!! IT'S IKUTO OF THE POPULAR BAND, EASTER!!!" Someone screams, I ran to the door

"YAYA! RIMA!" I exclaim

"Amu-chan!" Rima screams and runs to me and hugs me. While Ikuto and Yaya stare at each other.

"ummm....." I say grabbing Yaya's hand, But Yaya stil stares intensely at Ikuto

I pull Yaya away.

"Ow!" Yaya exclaims

"You know it's bad to stare at people, especially celebrities" I explained

"I can't help it! He is just so dreamy~" Yaya says in a seductive voice

I splat my palm on my forehead "Gosh, Yaya..." I say

But Yaya was already gone. I splat my palm on my forehead again

The doorbell rings again

"I'll get it" I say, running to the door

"Yes?" I ask opening the door

"Hello? Are you Amu? We are Ikuto's friends slash bandmates" A boy with long and purple hair said.

"He looks like a girl" I said in my mind

"Oh, Come on in" I said and flashed a cheerful smile.

The guy with purple hair smiled back and went in.

Behind him was a guy with orange spiky hair.

I go back to my room.

"Guys! How are you?" Ikuto asks the purple haired boy

"Were great!" Purple haired boy said "were gonna release our first album this coming Friday" Purple haired boy explained

"With YOUR solo!" Spiky orange boy said

"Yes!" Ikuto exclaimed

"I shouldn't eavesdrop in their conversation, I better go to my room and fix myself" I say to myself

Ikuto looks around and asks purple haired and orange spiky boy, "Where is Tadase?"

I stop in my tracks

"Ta-dase?" I ask myself "where have I heard that name before?...."

"He said he's busy... Sorry that your best friend couldn't come" Purple haired boy told Ikuto in a sympathetic voice

"It's ok... He's always like that." Ikuto said, trying to be optimistic

"He wasn't before" Orange spiky haired boy said

Purple haired boy pushed his elbow into orange spiky haired boy's stomach

"Ow!" Orange spiky screamed

"Shut up" Purple haired boy whispered to orange spiky haired

"What's wrong?" Ikuto asked spiky orange haired boy

"N-nothing." Spiky orange haired boy explained

"I wish Tadase could-" Ikuto said but I couldn't hear what he said next cuz' I was interrupted by someone

"Amu, Can you serve this?" The chef asked

"Yes, sir" I said

"Thanks" he told me

I go around asking if they would like, But With out looking, I bump into someone and trip. I remember seeing a strand of purple hair before falling. As I fall I imagined how painful it might be.. Bleeding hard on the floor.... No one there in time to help me.....

I close my eyes and got ready for the dreadful pain.

But I don't fall. Instead, I am alright. I look up, Seeing Ikuto's face. Realizing he caught me and I am lying in his arms. I widen my eyes and quickly stand up

"Amu? Are you okay?" Purple haired boy asked me "I didn't see you, sorry" he explained

"It's ok... um... excuse me, But what is your name?" I ask

"Oh! How foolish of me, I forgot to introduce myself! I'm Nagihiko Fujisaki. The keyboardist of the band easter." He explains

"Nice to meet you, Nagihiko" I smile brightly

"I'm Kukai! I play the guitar! Nice to meet you,Amu!" Kukai explains

I smile and say, "Hello Kukai"

I look at Ikuto leaning on the wall, arms crossed

I sigh

"Can you give us a tour of the house?" Nagihiko asks

I look at him

"Yea! That's be awesome!" Kukai agreed

I nod in agreement and give them a tour.

~*~

"Party's over. It was fun. Man, I'm tired." I sighed

"Hey, Amu" Ikuto calls out

I look at him

"I'm gonna bring Kukai and Nagihiko to there house, so go to sleep, ok?" He commanded me

"Yes,sir" I say saluting Ikuto

Nagihiko giggles, Kukai laughs and Ikuto rolls his eyes

"Just sleep." He commanded.

"Fine" I gave up going to my room

"Let's go" Ikuto directs Nagihiko and Kukai

I go to my bed, trying to sleep. In my warm and cozy bed. But for some reason... I can't sleep. I close my eyes. But I open them again. Then I start counting sheep.

"1.....2 .....3....4......5....6....." I count. Not knowing I fall asleep immediately

~*~

I wake up in the middle of the night. throat soar.

"I'm sure thirsty..." I say standing up

I reach the door and open it.

Then I begin to feel something on top of my lips.

As I open my eyes, I stare intensely on Ikuto's.

As I open my eyes, I stare intensely on Ikuto's. I back away, covering my mouth then slamming the door.

"OW!!!! MY NOSE!" Ikuto screams behind the door. I think I slammed the door on his nose.

But I don't care. What I only care about is that the guy i'm most afraid, STOLE MY FIRST KISS. MY ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE.

I rush to the bathroom, Grabbing my toothbrush and start brushing my teeth like crazy.

"Why am I doing this? It won't work!" I say to myself

I go to my bed, going to sleep, not caring about my soar throat.

~*~

I wake up, Stretching and opening the curtains of the window.

Streaks of sunlight enter my room, I watch the beautiful sunrise.

"Good morning" I say.

I go outside, in my strawberry and watermelon PJs, and skip my way through the living room, to the kitchen

I get a carton milk, a bowl, a spoon and a Cheerios, My fave cereal, as i pour the milk on the bowl then the cheerios and grab a spoonful someone interrupts my happy atmosphere

"You look happy this morning" Ikuto said

I stare at him then look away saying, "Well you look like your angry"

"Well most people I know put their cereals first before their milk." He says

I glare at him with dagger eyes.

"I'm just saying" He says, his hands up to his shoulder level, Like he was admitting something

I grab my cereal and eat slowly while he taps his fingers on the table, waiting for me to finish

When I finish, I go to the sink and wash my bowl and spoon.

When i'm done washing, I go my room to take a bath.

"You know.. about last night..." He said

I stop, remembering the worst thing imaginable

"Hahaha.... That was the worst kiss ever." He said

Suddenly, my hand turns into a fist

"Actually, why not? You are poor, aren't you?" He says, positive

"I mean, your parents are sti-" He stops because my fist is in front of his face

I plan on punching him, But I change my mimd, saying it is too harsh, I put my fist a little higher and flick my pointing finger in his forehead

"Ow!" He exclaims

"You maybe right about being poor, But I don't care, At least I don't brag about being rich!" I say, not affected by his evil comebacks.

And he just stares at me, wide-eyed and mouth open.

"Oh, and If you want, there is some sushi from last night, you can have it. Even if it's spoiled, like you. I think you'll like it" I say, sounding hard and strong.

~*~

Someone knocks on the door

"Yes?" I ask

"A letter from Nikaidou." Ikuto explains

"What does it say?" I ask

"We have to go out in a picnic." Ikuto explains

"No." I say, slamming the door.

Ikuto sighs

after a few minutes, Another knock on the door

"What?" I ask

Ikuto grabs my hand and he brings me to the car

"Why do we have to go?" I ask

"cuz." Ikuto explains

I sigh from defeat.

~*~

It was a 30 minute drive. I got down from the car and saw millions of flowers. Roses, Tulips, daisies and more. It was beautiful. People running freely, Families rejoicing. It was a sight to behold. I smiled happily, then frowned wishing Ami was here. The Ikuto walks next to me and point at a tree.

I stop to think what he was saying, Then he walked over to the tree and lay next to it. Then I realized what he meant.

Instead of lying next to it, I run around playing at nothing in particular.

I see Ikuto giggling like he is saying I look stupid. I stare at him with dagger eyes then he clears his throat and looks away.

I stare at him angrily, Then somebody bumps into me.

~*~

"She is so stupid. Playing with nothing in particular." I say, giggling at Amu.

I watch as she prances around in a stupid way.

Then I start giggling uncontrollably and I forget that I was mad at her because of the incident last night. Then I stop when I see her coming back with person. The person's name is "Nagihiko"

"Yo, Ikuto" Nagihiko exclaims

"Yo," I say getting a book and read it.

Nagihiko sighs

Then he and Amu start walking around the park.

~*~

"Fujisaki-kun-" I stop because Nagihiko said "Nagihiko, if you may."

I nod and say "Nagihiko. Nagi?"

"That's a good nickname." Nagi smiles

I smile too.

Then we play fun games, We ran, Played frisbee and flew kites. It was a lot of fun.

Then in the middle of playing, Ikuto walks next to me

I look at him, But he looks at Nagi.

"What's wrong, Ikuto?" Nagi asks

"It's already lunch." Ikuto explains

I look at my Hello Kitty watch, And he was right. it was exactly 12:00.

Then my stomach rumbles Then I say, "Hehehehehe...."

"Ok, I'll buy us lunch." Nagi said

I stare at him with sparkling eyes

~*~

"Itadakimasu!" I Exclaim

I eat grab my chopsticks, And get some noodles

"So yummy!" I say

Ikuto is on my right, While Nagi is in front of me.

We are all eating. Except for Ikuto. He is reading a book.

And Nagi only eats vegetables

So I don't think it' really called "Eating" It's more of, "Dieting"

"Soooo...." I say

They both look at me.

I smile seeing Nagi, But I look away when I see Ikuto.

I start eating my ramen. It's delicious. But It's sorta bitter.

~*~

We arrive home. I lay down on the sofa.

Ikuto goes to the refrigerator and drinks some milk.

There is a knock on the door.

I open it. Then, I see Yaya.

"Yaya?" I ask

"Amu, I Have a favor..." Yaya explains swaying left to right

"What?" I ask

Yaya scoots to the right

"ONEE-TIAN!" Ami screams

"Ami!" I exclaim, As she runs to me and I squat and hug her.

"Can she stay with you for a while? I have to go somewhere to night. Thanks" Yaya says, leaving

"Eh?" I say, carrying Ami and bringing her in.

"Who was that?" Ikuto asks

"Yaya, We need to babysit." I explain

I put down Ami, Then She runs all around the house

"Ami!" I scream

She stops in her tracks, And runs to me

I hug her, And start pinching her nose.

~*~

I lean on the wall, Smiling at Amu and Ami.

"Isn't she cute?" Amu asked

"She is. But your more cute than her." I whisper

"What?" Amu asked

"Nothing." I explain

She stares at me, Then goes back to playing with Ami while I sigh from relief

I walk to my room.

My room is with striped blue wall and a brown wooden floor. Me and Amu have the same Bathroom.

"Why did I say that?" I ask myself walking around the room.

I walk around my head spinning.

Then there's a knock on the door.

Amu comes in

"Ikuto, Are you okay?" She ask

"Yes. I AM FINE." I say emphasizing "I am fine"

A shock of electricity tingles in my body. All because Amu put her hand on my shoulder.

"Are you really okay?" She asks

I stare at her with wide eyes and push her out of the room while saying, "I am fine. I AM fine. I am FINE. I AM FINE." then shutting the door.

"What's wrong with him?" I hear Amu say.

But i didn't care. I lay down on the bed then, put my hand on my heart.

"Why is my heart beating so fast?" I ask myself.

I jolt up from my bed, Realizing I slept for four hours. I go out and see Amu and Ami sleeping on the couch. I smile then put a blanket on top of them. I go to my car and drive. I end up in the rarest place to be, Kukai's house. I know Nagihiko might be busy, preparing our music videos and helping out with some lyrics, So I just went with Kukai.

I knock roughly on the door

Kukai opens it, Hair messed up and dressed in sleeping clothes

"Why are you here this early in the morning?" Kukai asked

"Kukai, It's only 4:25 in the afternoon." I explain

Kukai stares at me wide eyed then he rubs his eyes and looks in his wristwatch.

"Your right." Kukai said, with a little laugh.

"God, Anyways, Kukai I have a serious problem. Can you help me?" I ask

"hah? Sure (yawn) That be cool (stretch) come in (Scratches back)" Kukai said

I splat my palm on my forehead

We walk to the dining table.

Kukai serves ramen.

I politely decline and he says, "Suit yourself" Grabbing my bowl and eating it all in one gulp.

"So what's your problem?" Kukai asks

"Kukai.... Have you ever had this feeling that you become selfish to have something and would do anything to have it?" I ask

"Of course! All the time! One time, I wanted this Ice cream... So i kept on persuading my parents for week and...." Kukai stopped

"NO! Not THAT kind situation." I explain

"Oh? Then what?" Kukai asks

"It's like.... For example, every time I see Amu,My heart keeps beating a mile a minute, Even though It obviously does NOT, Does that mean I like her, Since I really DONT it's just an example, You know, Not like I don't like her and all. I like her in a friend way but what happens if my heart beats a mile a minute? Does that mean I like her? Even though I Obviously DON'T......" I stopped

"GOSH! Ikuto! Not only is your heart beating a mile a minute, YOUR MOUTH TALKS A MILE A MINUTE TOO!" Kukai said "Hmmm... I think I know the solution. Maybe it's because you just thinks she's pretty that's all. I had a situation like that too! There was this girl, My heart kept beating then I realized I liked her because she...." Kukai stopped

"THANKS KUKAI, BYE!" I scream leaving the house

"Don't you wanna listen to my story first?" Kukai asks

"Maybe next time, See ya!" I say, happily

"Aw. But it was a great story...." Kukai whined

~*~

I enter the house. I see Amu on the couch. But not Ami.

"Yaya must have brought her home." I say.

I start heading out for my room. Then I look at Amu. My heart beats again. But I just turn around going to my room. I stop halfway at the stairs.

"If she sleeps like that, Her neck might get sore. I better bring her to her room" I say.

I go down the stairs and carry Amu like a princess. Or in those movies where people are married.

I Bring her to her room.

I put her down slowly, trying to not wake her up.

Her hair is slightly messed up, So I fix it. As I stand and go away, She grabs my wrist. "Oni-chan.... Don't leave me." She whispers

"Oni-chan?" I ask, Trying to solve the problem.

I decided to sleep with her for the night.

~*~

I wake up, The sunlight beautiful and bright. I also wake up seeing Ikuto holding my hand. I smile. I remove my hand and head for the door. Then another letter is on the floor. Saying that there is a celebration today. He said the celebration is that the show broke the record of highest ranked show.

"What's gonna happen today?" Ikuto asks, startling me.

"Oh, the show broke the record of highest ranking show. So there is a celebration tonight." I explain

"Oh.." Ikuto says.

We eat breakfast. Some hash brown and egg. While eating Ikuto says, "Today were gonna have a recording, wanna come?" Ikuto asks

I look up at him and say, "Oh? sure." I smile.

Ikuto starts blushing.

I tilt my head.

"L-let's get r-ready." Ikuto says

I look at him confusingly then nod and go to the bathroom and take a bath.

~*~

We go to a studio where "Gaurdians" is written. Maybe that is Ikuto's company where he works. We go to the 4th floor. I see Nagihiko and Kukai.

"Amu, This is Nagihiko and Kukai" Ikuto explains

"I know them." I explain

"Good." Ikuto says "Now stay in the couch. Just sit and watch."

I nod and sit down.

"That's not a way to treat a lady." Nagi said hitting Ikuto's arm.

"Sheesh can't you...." Ikuto stops when he sees a boy with blonde hair going out of the elevator.

Ikuto stares wide eyed at the boy.

I can't look clearly at the boy. All I know is that he has blonde hair.

"So... How are you?" Ikuto asks

"I'm fine. you?" Blondie asks

Ikuto nods.

As the blonde boy enters he sees me.

I stare at him wide eyed.

I stand and scream "ONI-CHAN!"

Everyone stares in awe. "Oni....chan?" they say

Nagi,Kukai and Ikuto stand motionless. While Tadase stares at me.

"excuse me.. Do I know you?" Tadase asks me

"Oni-chan!" I say hugging him

Ikuto's eyes grow wider.

Nagihiko looks at Ikuto.

Tadase pushes me back, "You still haven't answered my question. Do I know you?" Tadase says

"Oni-chan is a meanie." I say pouting my lips

Tadase just stares at me.

"Sheesh! Oni-han is too SLOW. It's me! Hinamori!" I explain

"Hinamori..... Amu?" Tadase asks

~*~

"Hinamori...... Amu?" I ask

She smiles widely at me.

I imagine a girl with freckles, braces and glasses. Then I realize, The girl in front of me has perfect white teeth, dimples instead of freckles And shining blue eyes.

"You look...." I stop realizing what I was gonna say next.

"look?" Amu asks

"ok." I reply.

~*~

I start to form a fist on my right hand

Naihiko realizes and asks, "Do you know each other?"

"Yes, We were friends in elementary." Amu explains, While Tadase intensely stares at Amu

"ohh..." Nagihiko sighs. "Ikuto can I talk to you for a second?" Nagihiko asks

"huh? oh, sure." I say ,bringing a drink, as we head out of the room

I start drinking from the bottle

"Ikuto.... I just wanted to tell you.... I love Amu." Nagihiko says

I spurt out water and rub my lips

"M-me? L-Love A-Amu?!!?!?! That's ridiculous!" I explain

"I Knew it." Nagihiko explains

"Knew what?" I ask

"I said I love Amu. Not YOU love Amu." Nagihiko explains

I stare wide eyed, Then suddenly blush.

"Hahahahaha.... The mysterious, hardcore, handsome Tsukiyomi Ikuto actually likes Kind, Cute and happy-go-lucky Hinamori Amu." Nagihiko says with a laugh.

Then someone comes out of the blue

"Who Likes Ikuto?" She asks.

"Who are you?" Nagihiko asks

"She is Tsukiyo-, I mean, Hoshina Utau." I explain

"You still haven't answered my question. Who likes Ikuto?" Utau asks

Amu comes out saying "Iku-" Amu stops and stares at Utau

Utau stares at Amu wide eyed

"Is that her?" Utau asks

I nod while Amu looks at Nagihiko, then Utau, then me, looking puzzled.

Then we stood there, Motionless.

"hahahahaha! Her? puh-lease Ikuto. I know you have better taste than that!" Utau laughed

"ummm... excuse me... But who are you?" I asks

"Oh, How silly of me, I forgot to introduce myself. My name Utau. Hoshina Utau." Utau smiles and puts her hand out

I hold her hand and she pulls me forward

"Listen, I'm gonna let you off for now. But just remember, always watch your back. I MEAN IT." Utau said in a threatening voice which shivered me and gave me goosebumps.

Then she pushes me back to my original spot.

"Toodles!" She said, waving while putting her leg up as she turns and disappears.

We stand there like nothing happened until,

"Well she was friendly!" I smiled

Ikuto glares at me

"What?" I ask

"Nothing." Ikuto explains and quickly turns his head

~*~

Time passed by. All of them got to sing a song. remember some titles as, "My heart", "Forever is over" and "Sweet Serenity". They were nice songs. No wonder they got popular easily. I realized I almost forgot about the celebration. I wanna play a little game with Ikuto so I go over to Ikuto and wave my arms around.

"What's wrong?" Ikuto asks

I prance around curtseying and dancing.

"Can't you just say it?" Ikuto asks, irritated

"I like playing games, so just guess." I explain and wave my hands around more

Ikuto sighs

"Oh yea, Amu I wanna ask you something." Tadase said

"Yes, Oni-chan?" I ask

"I found out that the show you and Ikuto are in broke the record of highest ranked show. And that there was a celebration tonight. So I was asking..... If I could be the one to escort you?" Tadase asked

Ikuto stares at Tadase wide eyed then stares at me, with my mouth wide open.

"O-ok..." I say

"Really? That's great!" Tadase smiled

Ikuto starts forming a fist in his hand again. But Nagihiko puts his hand on his shoulder and says, "Chillax.... Guess that means Easter minus one is gonna go together."

"Guess your right..." Ikuto tries to say, optimistically

~*~

There I am. In the celebration, Wearing a white tuxedo. And continuously waiting for Amu and planning on making fun of her.

"Hey Ikuto," Kukai said interrupting my thoughts of how to make fun of her

"What?" I ask

"Don't you think Amu and Tadase are talking long? Maybe something happened along the way... Don't you think something must be going on?" Kukai asks

My head starts to burst like a volcano

Nagihiko thrusts his elbow in Kukai's stomach

"Ow! That might be true!" Kukai explained

Nagihiko thrusts it again

"Ok, ok, i'll stop." Kukai said, zipping his lips

Nagihiko smiles with his chin up

"I need fresh air" I say, Then I notice a girl with pink hair and a boy with blonde hair going down the stairs.

~*~

"O-Oni-chan..." I say, hesitating

"Call me Tadase, please." Tadase said

"T-Tadase... I'm s-scared..." I say, stuttering

"It's okay, I'm here." Tadase smiles

I smile back and whisper "Thank you."

Then we enter the auditorium.

I stand there in a baby blue dress and hair curled.

Tadase smiled and held my hand

I see Ikuto and the others staring at me with wide eyes

I smile at them.

~*~

There we sit while Tadase is getting drinks for all of us, Ikuto sits next to me,

"Why are you sitting next to me?" I ask

"Why? Does this seat have the word "reserved"?" Ikuto asks

"Technically, no." I say.

"Well then I have the privilege to sit here." Ikuto says, laying on the chair

I sigh

After a few minutes I tug Ikuto's arm

"What?" He asks

"I need to go to the ladies' room." I explain

"And you are telling me this why?" Ikuto asks, irritated

"Cuz I don't know where it is and I don't want to go alone." I explain

Ikuto sighs than stands up.

"Come on." Ikuto says, offering his hand for me to hold.

I hesitate for a moment, then slowly reach for his hand. But then he grabs it.

Then we walk out.

~*~

"Wow... This is our first skin ship. hahahaha..... wait, why am I thinking of this? I am just here to bring Amu to the ladies' room. period." I say in my mind

I look at Amu

She is sorta blushing. Which is cute......

"Stop it Ikuto. She is not cute, NOT CUTE." I keep repeating in my head.

I look in a sign that says "Ladies' Room : 2nd floor." I sigh

"What's wrong?" Amu asks

"It's 3 floors down." I explain

"Oh? Then let's go back...." Amu says

"Huh? Why?" I ask

"It might be sorta hard. And they might be looking for us. I can hold it until later. Come on." Amu explains

I hesitate for a moment and then grab her hand and grip it as hard as I can.

"Hey! What are you doing? It hurts!" Amu whines

But I grip even tighter

"Hey! Stop! Please..." Amu stops because I start talking back

"Amu, If you can't hold it, It's ok! Nagihiko knows where we are! He was right next to us! So just... chill." Ikuto explains

Amu stopped talking until we reached the elevator

"Why the elevator?" Amu asks

"Because the escalator stopped in the middle of the celebration. So please, bear with me." I explain

Amu sighs and enters the elevator.

There we stand and look at other things, except at each other.

As we are in the 3rd floor, The elevator crashes.

"Huh?" Amu says

I bang on the elevator door

"Is anyone there?" I ask

No answer.

I sit on the floor and look at Amu.

Amu is sitting holding her legs and her knees in front of her face.

"It's ok. Can you hold it for a while?" I ask

"Actually, I didn't need to go. " Amu explains

"What!?!?!?" I scream

"Please don't scream...." Amu said in a sad voice.

I soften up a little bit and ask, "Why did you ask me to come with you?"

"Because I was really nervous with Oni- i mean, Tadase." Amu explains.

"Oh, NOW she calls him Tadase." I whisper

"What?" Amu asks

"Oh, Nothing." I say

"I was really nervous. So I wanted to go outside a little bit. And I didn't want to be alone. You were the closest next to me, So I thought why not Ikuto? So that's when I tugged you arm." Amu explains

Amu's eyes suddenly becomes watery and tears start streaking down.

"Why are you crying?" I ask

"Because this happened to me once. And I was all alone." Amu explains, crying even more with her hands covering her face.

I scoot over next to Amu.

"Amu.... Are you alone now?" I ask

"N-no..." Amu sobs

"Then why are you crying? I'm right here." I explain

Amu's eyes start to become even more watery and starts crying even more.

"Oh come on! I already tried on cheering you up! But you cried even more!" I whine

"Hahahaha... I'm not crying cuz' I'm sad. I'm crying cuz' I'm happy. Your the first one who ever cheered me up... Thanks, Ikuto." Amu smile

I feel different. When Amu said my name, It felt different from the other times she called me. It feels like this had more feeling.

Then I notice Amu's head on my shoulder.

I smile and I lay my head on hers too.

~*~

I wake up and see Amu. In front of me and smiles when I wake up.

"your finally awake!" Amu exclaims

"Amu? Why..." I ask

"They finally found us. And I told them that if your awake, I'll bring you back to the party." Amu smiles

I stare at her, still confused.

"That is me repaying for cheering me up a few hours ago." Amu smiles

My right cheek goes up a little like i'm smirking.

"Come on, Let's go back to the party!" Amu exclaims.

She starts holding my hand as we go to the auditorium.

"Hey everyone! Ikuto is back!" Amu screams to the crowd

Everyone looks at Amu for a second, Then start clapping like crazy.

People start screaming.

Then Nagihiko and Kukai pat me at the back.

"We were worried sick!" Nagihiko exaggerates

"Yea! What he said!" Kukai said

Nagihiko rolls his eyes and said,"I already said "we", dumbo!"

"Really? haha. I didn't hear." Kukai explains

"Anyway, Are you ok? It must've suck in the elevator for hours." Then he scoots over next to me and whispers, "But it must have also rocked cuz a girl the starts with an Hinamori and ends with an Amu was with you the whole time." Nagihiko winked

I flick the forehead of Nagihiko.

"Ouch! That's new... Did you learn that from Amu?" Nagihiko teased

Then I remember when Amu did that to me.

"Why you!" I say, messing up his hair.

"Hey! You know, This is a person's "Crowning Glory"!" Nagihiko explains

"Whatever, Nerd" I start messing it up again.

"Sheesh..." Nagihiko whines

I walk up on stage and grab the mike.

"Everyone! i'm ok! Since I'm even better than before... I will make the show even more exciting! So have fun and enjoy the party!" I say through the mike

A song starts playing and everyone starts dancing.

~*~

Everyone starts leaving. One by one. I had fun. As everyone leaves, Me and Amu are left behind.

We head out for my car and I starts driving.

It's an hour drive home. It's only been 10 minutes. Why is time so slow?

"Hey Ikuto......" Amu says

"Yea?" I reply

"Can I promise you something?"Amu asks

"What?" I ask

"Whenever we have problems.... Can we share it with each other?" Amu asks

"What kind of a promise is that?" I ask

"It's a nice one! Maybe we might get to know each other.... a little.." Amu started blushing

"Darn, Why do I get so weak whenever she blushes?!?!?!" I complained in my head

I smile and say. "Sure... That be fine."

She points her pinky finger at me and says, "Pinky swear?"

I stare at her and I use my pinky finger to hold hers. "Pinky Swear." I promised

Amu smiles then suddenly screams, "HEY! Your only using one hand while driving!"

I realized she was right and as I looked forward a truck was right in front of us going to our direction. We scream then I steer to the right and use the brake, stopping in front of a cliff.

We start laughing and get off the car.

"Wow.... So many stars..." Amu says. She starts to pretend to catch a star then suddenly, A star is gone. She opens her hands.

"Wah! Dragonflies!" She exclaims "It's so beautiful."

She was right. It was so beautiful. Then I noticed dragonflies were flying around us in a tornado formation.

"Wow...." We said at the same time as we watched the dragonflies fly away.

"That was the greatest!" Amu smiled.

I smiled back.

"Let's go home." I say, grabbing Amu's hand and walk to the car.

"Amu? Were gonna be late." I tell to Amu

No reply

I notice that the door is unlocked, so I enter.

"Amu, I'm coming in." I warn her.

I enter and see books on the floor, Lamps shattered on the ground.. You get the picture. But what frightened me the most was Amu on the ground with her hands covering her face and sobbing.

"Amu?" I ask

Amu looks at me, teary eyed, bits her lips, then runs to me and hugs me.

I can feel her tears wet on my shirt. Her head lying on my chest.

"Amu? Why are you crying?" I ask

She starts crying even more.

"Amu! Didn't we pinky swear that if we had any problems, we would tell each other!" I explain

Amu starts crying even more.

"AMU! TELL ME!" I scream

She starts sobbing.

"AMU!" I scream

"I LOVE YOU." She screams then covers her mouth from shock then sits down and covers her face again.

I stand and stare at her in awe. Then I smile and grab on of her hands.

"You know what Amu?" I ask her

"What?" She asks me back.

I grab her chin and take a deep breath.

"I love you too." I say

She starts staring at me intensely. Which tempted me to do it.

I start to pull her face towards mine.

Then all of a sudden I wake up because of so many knocks on the door.

Then I wake up in my bed.

I walk over to my door open it, And see Amu.

"What are you doing!?!?" Amu asks

"Why?" I ask

"Were gonna be late!" Amu says

"For What!?!?!?" I ask

"SCHOOL!" Amu explains as she pushes me into my bathroom.

"Take a bath NOW!" Amu screams, slamming the door

I sigh then start brushing my teeth.

~*~

"Ikuto? Are you done?" Amu asks

I go outside fully dressed in my black uniform for 3rd years. While Amu is in her red and black uniform for 2nd years.

"Let's go." I say going downstairs.

I enter the garage and see that my car is not there.

"Where is my car?" I ask

Amu stands next to me.

She points at my bicycle.

"Why don't we use that?" Amu asks

"What? I haven't used that since 1st year!" I whine.

"You wanna be late and get punished?" Amu threatens me

I sigh. "Fine" I say.

I go on the bike. Then I pat at the space behind me.

She smiles then sits there with both feet on the right part of the bicycle

"Hold on tight." I warn Amu

"Huh? Why?" Amu asks

"You'll see." I tease

I start peddling and what Amu didn't know, is that we live on top of a hill so we'll go down. REALLY DOWN.

"Look Amu." I tell her, pointing downhill

Amu looks at where I am pointing and says, "Eh!?!?!" As we go downhill.

I start to laugh then I stop noticing that Amu is hugging me. I look at Amu her cheek on my back then I smile

When we are down the hill, I didn't want Amu to let go, So I peddled very fast.

When we reach school I look at her.

"Amu.... Were here." I say grabbing her hand.

She looks at me with a sigh of relief. Then she smiles her beautiful smile.

~*~

"Were lucky, We aren't late." I sighed

I look at Ikuto surrounded by people asking for autographs and pictures.

I sigh again.

"Hey Amu!" I hear someone call me in a familiar voice.

I turn around and see Nagi.

"Yo!" He exclaims.

"Hey Amu!" Kukai exclaims, ruffling my hair

"Like what Nagi said, Hair is the crowning glory of our body!" I say reminding him.

"You actually listen." Nagi teased.

"Hahahaha." I said sarcastically.

I notice Tadase bahind Kukai and Nagi, Hands in pocket and looking down.

I scoot over to him and tug his arm.

He looks at me in a confused look.

I smile

His face turns into realization and smiles back.

~*~

"Hey, hey, Doesn't Tadase and that girl look good together?" A girl said while I was signing an autograph.

"Yea, Your right. So cute!" Another girl exclaimed.

They started swooning about Tadase and Amu.

Nagihiko noticed my face.

"Hey, Amu, Why don't I show you our classroom?" He asked

"Oh? Sure!" Amu smiled

Nagihiko smiled back

I started to feel calmer.

Then the bell rang.

"Awww.." All the girls whined

"Don't worry, There's always Lunch." I winked.

Then all the girls fainted.

~*~

THe teacher started talking about the biology. I don't know the exact topic. Just biology. I wait as time passes by.

tick-tock-tick-tock

I look at Amu, tapping her ballpen on her desk. So cute.

I look at Nagihiko. Staring intensely at the teacher and writing every single word he says. Nerd.

I look at Kukai, Scratching his head while answering his unfinished homework. Joker.

And Tadase, Staring at his seatmate, Amu. Grrr....

Then the bell rings.

I stand up immediately and run out of the classroom.

"Lunch. finally." I sigh

I see Amu about to go into the cafeteria I almost grab her shoulder until some girls asked my autograph.

"Hey, didn't I already sign yours?" I asked

"Ummm... I lost it." She said smiling

I sigh then start signing.

~*~

I grab my chopsticks and eat my lunch. It was yummy.

I notice that around me is the band easter.

Tadase to my right, Kukai to my corner-right and Nagi in the front.

Nagi just keeps on smiling, Kukai eating like a monster and Tadase just quietly eating his lunch.

I eat my lunch. It was omelette and crab. Then all of a sudden somebody is on my left. I look at my left, And Ikuto sits there.

"Hey...." Ikuto says

"Hi." I say politely.

Then I just continue eating.

It was dead air. Again. I hated dead air. But i don't know what to do. And all of a sudden, Lunch was over, my lunch was finished and Nagi was the only one left in the table.

"Nagi, Aren't you gonna be late?" I ask

"It's ok, classes can wait. You better fix your lunch." Nagi says helping me fix my lunch.

~*~

Me and Nagi were late 5 minutes.

"Ahhh... I see Ms. Hinamori is tardy with.... Mr. Fujisaki? A straight A student? My,my this will be going on your permanent record, young boy. Now sit down. Ms. Hinamori, You will sit next to Mr. Sanjo." Ms. Sanjo said.

I heard Nagi do a loud sigh.

"Sanjo?" I asked my self

"Sorry." I whispered

"No big. It's ok. You are the new student after all." Nagi smile and grabs my hand.

"Come on." He persuades.

Then I hear people whispering and Tadase and Ikuto are staring at me. Wide eyed.

~*~

I sit down next to boy with Green hair and glasses.

"H-hello. Are you S-Sanjo?" I ask

He stares at me while light reflects on his glasses making him look scary.

"Yes. Yes I am." He says

"What is your name?" I ask

He sighs and says, "Don't you already know my name? Sanjo."

"I mean your first name." I explain

He sighs harder and says, "Kairi, ok? Now I need to Stu-" He stops because the bell rings

"Thanks a lot." He whines

Then stands up and grabs his backpack and walks out.

"Wow. His hair is green and he's such a grinch." I say, regretting to introduce myself to him.

I sigh and follow Nagi and the rest.

"School's over, So what do we do?" I ask

"Why don't we go to a restaurant first? I'm starving." Kukai whined

"Umm.. n-nagugutom a-ako." Nagi said

"What the?" Kukai asks

"That what filipinos say "I'm hungry". Nagi explains.

"Yea, yea, Whatever, Nerd" Ikuto says.

"Hey! Don't be rude to cultures, racist!" Nagi screams at Ikuto

"Shadup!" Kukai screams at Ikuto and Nagi

~*~

Dinner was finished. We were full. We go home. Done.

We sleep at 10:00. A little early I agree.

I go to sleep, Close my eyes. Suddenly I awaken cuz' someone is knocking on my door.

I open it to see Amu.

"A-amu?" I ask

"Ikuto, Can I sleep in your room tonight?" She asks

I stare at her wide eyed and ask, "Why?"

"I had a nightmare. A HORRIBLE nightmare." She says, and some tears glistening on her cheek

"Ok...." I say.

Amu goes inside and sleeps on the bed.

I go on the bed too.

I see her sleeping soundly. Then she suddenly says, "Thank you, Ikuto."

I smile.

~*~

"Ahahahaha...." I start drooling.

"Hey, Ikuto? Earth to Ikuto??? HEY!" Kukai screams

"It's no use. Nothing can get him back." Kukai explains to Nagihiko.

"Well I guess there's no choice." Nagihiko says standing up.

He walks to Amu.

"Hey, Amu, You have a little ketchup on your cheek." Nagihiko points.

"I do?" Amu starts reaching out to her chin.

Nagihiko kisses Amu on the cheek.

I stares at Nagihiko wide-eyed. Then I notice Amu blushing.

When Nagihiko comes back I stare at him angrily while Kukai still stares at him, Mouth wide open.

"Close your mouth Kukai. That's rude." Nagihiko explains, closing Kukai's mouth.

Then he looks at me and says, "It was the only way to get you back to earth." Then he smiles.

"What. Is. Your. Problem. ?" I ask, grinding my teeth.

"That's the spirit." Nagihiko cheers

I roll my eyes.

"ok, ok. Ms. Sanjo just wanted me to tell all our classmates about the dancing competition next week. Your the last one." Nagihiko explains

I look at Kukai.

"I was the first one to know." He says putting his hands up like he is admitting something.

"Ugh!" I say, banging my head on the table.

"Did I say something wrong?" Kukai asks

"No, Ikuto just sucks in dancing. Ballroom dancing. He's always picked for ballroom dancing." Nagihiko explains

"Oh, yea." Kukai says

I stare at him with dagger eyes

He hesitates for a while then starts whistling.

Then I go back to banging my head.

~*~

School was over. It was very fun. Me and the easter were ready to go home. But then I remembered something.

"Oh guys, I need to get something, I'll follow you guys home. Be Ikuto, Bye guys!" I smiled

Then I run back to the classroom.

I see Kairi studying.

"What are you studying?" I ask

He looks at me, shocked that I am a little close.

Then he looks back at his book and replies, "S-Studying."

"aaaahhh... Hey, I have a magic trick wanna see it?" I ask

"Fine, I'm bored anyway." He says positioning himself in front of me.

"Yay! Ok here we go,'' I say as I put out a coin out of my pocket. I try to bite it. Then I spit something then it turns to normal.

"What did you think?" I ask

He stares at me with sparkling eyes.

"It was-" He stops then his face turns into realization.

"illogical. You can't do that. I mean, Science says-" Kairi stops.

"Oh please, Stop with the logic this, logic that, Just do what you want!" I smile

Then he stares at me with wide eyes then looks at the ground.

"I was once a foolish happy go lucky kid like you, Amu. I can call you Amu right?" Kairi asked

I smile and nod.

He tries to smile. Which made me giggle. Then he clears his throat then continues his story.

"Until my parents died and I slept together with my aunt, our teacher." Kairi explained

"My aunt always told me to be number one and always study. I never knew what it was like on the other world. The world of happiness,freedom and joy." Kairi says.

I stared at him sadly. Then I grab his hand and say, "I'll teach you the outside world! I'm sorta busy today, So how about on Saturday?" I ask happily

His face brightens. "Really? Thanks!" And for the first time, He smiles.

I smile back.

~*~

"Hey, where have you been?" I ask Amu as she comes through the door.

"It's already 7:00" I explain

"I couldn't find my cellphone." Amu explains

I sigh and wave her cellphone around. "It's with me." I explain

She stares at me wide eyed then her phone rings. She quickly grabs her phone. Then she answered the call. I heard their conversation.

"Hello? Hi." Amu says

Someone is talking.

"This Saturday. Ummm.. let's see... how about nine?" She asks

Someone is talking with an ecstatic voice.

"Ok, Saturday at 9:00 it is? At the place with the long stairs?great! Bye." She hang up.

"Who was that." I ask

"Somebody." Amu replies

"Oh." I say. Then it's all quiet.

"Listen, This Saturday me and the band are gonna go to a recording, wanna come?" I ask

"Please say yes. Please say yes." I say in my mind, crossing my fingers.

"Sorry, But no." Amu replies

I stare at her wide eyed. So much for good luck.

"What are you gonna do?" I ask.

"I'm gonna go on a date." Amu explains

I stare at her with wider eyes.

She starts yawning. "I need to sleep. Goodnight, Ikuto" She stretches, Then goes into her room.

I stand there, eyes still wide, Then grab my phone and call Nagihiko.

"Nagihiko?" I ask. "Recording is cancelled this weekend. I have a date to catch up to." I say hanging up.

There I wait in the stairs. Seeing A boy walking around. Waiting. For Amu? impossible.

He walks around, scared. I wonder what is he doing there.

Then he starts standing and fixes his collar.

He starts staring on the top of the stairs with eyes wide eyed. I look at where he is looking and see Amu like she has never seen before.

She is wearing a black and white polka dot blouse. With a whit miniskirt and black leggings.

I put my sunglasses a little down and stare wide eyed with my mouth open.

"Hey, Kairi!" Amu exclaims.

"Ah, Sorry." Kairi says out of realization.

"Let's go!" Amu exclaims as I start stalking them.

"God, Why am I stalking them? I could be recording!" I whine in my head.

''And what's with this get up? It's embarrassing!" I asked myself

"Hey, Let's go here!" Amu exclaims

I look at where Amu is pointing. She is pointing in a planetarium.

She smiles and they go inside. With me stalking them.

~*~

A few hours passed. Me and Kairi were stargazing and looking at the constellations. It was beautiful. But I noticed a man with sunglasses and purple jacket. But I ignored him.

"Do you know how to recognize if a star is hot or cold?" I ask Kairi.

Kairi looks at me. then asks, "How?"

''A red star is cold and a blue star is hot. It's like the opposite of how we know." I smile.

He smiles back.

We were walking around happily. Then suddenly, We heard a big "THUD".

We looked behind us. A old man is lying on the floor, Breathing heavily.

I run to him and check his forehead.

"He has high fever. We need to bring him to the hospital!" I say "Get my bag please!" I tell Kairi.

Kairi nods and gets my bag and when he give it to me, He drops it when he touches my hand and screams, "Sick!"

I stare at him wide eyed. Then grab my bag and start crying then get my cellphone.

I start calling on my phone.

Then when the ambulance arrives, I say good bye to Kairi.

~*~

I see Amu waving to Kairi. I realize, The date was over.

I run to the nearest taxi. And tell the driver to go to out house.

I end there 5 minutes before Amu.

I go to my room. I close the door and act normal.

~*~

I enter the house. Relieved and tired. I notice on the coffee table a pair of sunglasses and purple jacket. Like the man in the planetarium. Than an idea crosses my mind.

I enter Ikuto's room I say hi while he was tuning his guitar.

"What's wrong?" Ikuto asks

"Nothing I just cam to ask, How can you recognize if a star is cold or hot?" I ask

He sighs then tries t copy my voice and says, " red star is cold and a blue star is hot. It's like the opposite of how we know."

"I knew it. You were stalking us." I say, closing the door.

"W-wait! Y-your M-misunderstanding!" He screams as I slam the door.

"Grrr..." Ikuto says

I think he started throwing things on the floor because I heard many tumbles behind the door.

I started giggling.

~*~

I go outside seeing Amu on the dining table. Crying.

I sit on the other side, staring at her.

I want to comfort her. But I don't know how. Then I notice her hand still dirty from the sickly man.

I grab her hand.

"What the-!?!?" She says.

I put her hand on my cheek.

She tilts her head.

Then I smile and say softly, "I don't think your hands are dirty."

She stares at me wide eyed and smiles. Then she stands up and goes near me.

I stare at her wide eyed and close my eyes.

When I open them, I see Amu kissing my cheek.

I hold the spot where she kissed. I start blushing.

She starts to smile then goes to her room.

I start blushing so much, My whole body is red. Then I quickly go to my room.

~*~

The school bell rang. Students walk around the campus. All running to the gym for a assembly and some announcements.

Everyone is seated, All excited and nervous for the announcements.

Then the principal arrives.

"Hello students, This week as you know is going to be a inter-school dance competition. We already chose those who will break dance, So we randomly chose who will be dancing in ballroom. Please come forward, Hinamori Amu and....... Tsukiyomi Ikuto.

Me and Ikuto stand up and stare at each other and scream, "WHAT!?!?!?!??!"

"WHAT!?!?!?!?!??!" Me ad Ikuto scream.

"That's right. 2nd year, Hinamori Amu, And 3rd year, Tsukiyomi Ikuto will be the ballroom dancers." The principal smirked. "Okay, That is all, You are dismissed"

Then people started going out in the gym.

I start to shiver.

"Amu? Are you ok? Your shivering!" Nagi said, With a concerned face.

Nagi starts holding my hand.

Ikuto starts looking away and clears his throat.

"Why are you shivering?" Nagi asks "Is it because your gonna be in front of many people? Because your gonna dance with Ikuto?"

When Nagi asked the second question, Ikuto looked at Nagi angrily.

"N-neither..." I explain. "I don't know how to dance."

Ikuto stares at me wide eyed.

"Can I-" Ikuto stops because Tadase speaks first.

"Why don't I teach you? " Tadase asks "I am sorta good in ballroom dancing"

I smile and reply, "Thank you"

Tadase hesitates for a minute then clears his throat than says, "Y-your welcome.."

I smile.

~*~

"Come on!" Tadase said as we walked through some trash cans

"Tadase, where are you taking me?" I ask

Tadase didn't reply. Instead, He goes to a side of a dumpster and pushes it.

Tadase grabs my hand and we go inside a door.

Then we enter a big room with mirrors and wooden tiles.

Then Tadase goes to the middle and asks, "Well, what do you think?"

"I think..... It's beautiful." I stand at awe.

Tadase smiles and goes over to the music player end presses play.

Then he quickly runs to me and grabs my hand then his other hand on my waist.

I put my other hand at his shoulder.

Then we start ballroom dancing.

I look down at my feet to see if I made any mistakes.

Tadase grabs my chin, facing my head to his.

"If you look down, The more conscious you'll get to not having mistakes that you will get mistakes. So just keep staring at your partner." Tadase explains.

I follow his instructions, Then I did the dance perfectly.

After a few hours of dancing, Tadase falls to the ground, sweating.

Then he looks up to me then pats at a space next to him.

I look at him confusingly then my face turns into realization, Then I sit next to him.

"How did you find this place anyway?" I ask

He stares at me,puzzled.

"What's with the look?" I ask

"Don't you remember this place?" Tadase asks

I shake my head.

Tadase sighs then explains me how he found out this place.

"Amu.... This is the first place we met." Tadase smiled.

I stare at him confused.

"Maybe you might not remember it because you were 6 and I was 7. It was dance classes. You were ballet and I was street. I was walking around the campus, When I entered this room. I saw you in the middle. Crying. I came to you and asked what was wrong. You replied that you didn't get the role of Odette in Swan Lake.I looked at you, sympathetically. Then I stood up and told you to keep trying! That Tomorrow is always a new day. You stared at me then you started to wipe your tears then you hugged me. Then finally, You got the part. I was overjoyed. You were spectacular! It was a sight to behold. But what was depressing, was that exactly after the performance, We had to move to a new city. I heard from behind that you were looking for me. I was sad and happy at the same time. Happy because you wanted to see me first. And sad because I wasn't able to say good bye." Tadase explained

I finally remembered then a tear glistens on my cheek.

Tadase notices it then grabs his hankercheif then wipes my tears.

After wiping my tears, I start to cough.

"What's wrong?" Tadase asked

"Oh? It's nothing.. I'm just thirsty."I explain

Then Tadase stares at me intensely then stands up and goes out the door.

"Tadase?" I ask as he walks out the door.

~*~

I stare at the window full of raindrops. I stare while waiting for Tadase.

"Tadase where are you?" I ask myself

I look at my Hello Kitty watch and notice it's already 6:00

"It's getting late, I should go." I say, walking to the door.

As I am about to touch the doorknob, Tadase comes in

"Tadase!-"I stop when Tadase covers my mouth.

"Mmmf!" I exclaim

"Ssshhhh..." Tadase whispered, putting his pointing finger in front of his lips.

Then, I notice that Tadase hands are hot.

Then I hear footsteps

"Where is he!?!?!" A girl asks

"Tadase? Where are you?" Another girl asks

"Grrr! I knew we shouldn't have helped her!" A girl whined

"Maybe he went that way!" A girl screamed

Then they started running.

Running until the footsteps disappeared.

I push Tadase to the wall

"Ow!" He exclaimed

"Tadase! What do you think-" I stop when I notice he is breathing heavily.

Then I remember that his hands were hot.

I check his forehead.

"Tadase! You have a high fever! You knew it was raining, Why did you go out?" I ask

Tadase looks at me then gets something from his bag, A bottle of water.

"D-didn't you s-say you were t-thirsty?" Tadase stuttered, forcing a smile

I start to cry tearsstreaking down my cheeks.

Tadase stares at me sympathetically then hugs me.

Then while he is hugging me, I fell asleep.

~*~

Next thing I knew is that I was sleeping on Tadase's shoulder.

I checked his forehead.

"He still has fever." I say.


Then I grab my bag and get my face towel and the bottle of water. I pour the water into the face towel then I fold it and place it on top of Tadase's head.

I get from my bag a sticky note (Which I keep handy) And my balpen. I start to write on the sticky note and post it on the door.

I smile at Tadase before leaving.

~*~

I wake up noticing Amu is not there. I sigh.

Then I stand up and head for the door. I see a piece of paper on the door. I grabbed it and read it aloud.

"Dear Tadase. Hope your feeling better. Get well soon. I'm sorry for not realizing that this dance studio is a very important place for you. It has become a part of your heart. I wish I could stay longer and take care of you. But Ikuto and the others might get worried. So, I'm not gonna say Goodbye. I;m just gonna say, See you again.. From Amu."

I smile at the last part.

"P.S. At least i'm not like you. At least I say goodbye before going anywhere. :P"

"Hahahaha... Amu..." I smile.

~*~

"Hey Amu!" Nagi exclaims.

"Hi Nagi." I say

"Come on!" Kukai says

"What's wrong?" I ask

"Another assembly in the gym." Ikuto explains.

We sit in the middle center of the gym. Everyone is talking. Some are running. Some are eating and some are just sitting.

Then a tap on the microphone made everyone quiet.

"Ah-hem." The principal clears his throat.

"As you all know, the dance competition is not gonna be this Friday anymore." The principal said

Everyone gasps.

"Instead, It will be held tomorrow." The principal continues.

"NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Everybody screams.

"Everybody Settle down! Settle down!" The principal exclaims.

Then a bang on the wall made everyone quiet.

"EVERYONE SIT DOWN!" Ms. Sanjo screamed, without the microphone.

Everyone sat down.

"Thank you, Ms. Sanjo." The principal said

"Ah, Your welcome..ehehe." Ms. Sanjo blushed

Everyone starts laughing

"BE QUIET!" Ms. Sanjo screamed again.

"Ok, That is all. always remember, keep practicing!" The principal said.

Everyone left the gym with a sad look in their face.