hector: OH my god! FMA is on! I just switched to Adult Swim and it's like, OMG! XD Btw, if you're ever on youtube, look under channels, blooberrymuffinzhaha, and then click on my page. Click on 'B.R.E.' got it? GOOD. Me and my friend Sammi made a video. :)

Ikuto: Yay, now is this chapter for Sib-

hector: No. It's for Unexpected Favors.

All: finally!

hector: Shut it, now, ENJOY!

Amu: heather-chan doesn't own us or Shugo Chara!

Flashback, Chapter 10:

"I'll talk once she realizes why she's so upset..." I murmured, glancing at Amu's closed office door, and I sighed. "I'm taking a nap..." I muttered, and I walked towards the small couch and lied down, closing my eyes and soon falling asleep, Mamimi's words echoing in my head, Amu's face there as well. Made her miserable eh? Don't worry Amu, it won't hurt much longer...

End of flashback

Chapter 11

Realizations

(Amu's POV)

I leaned against my door, and I stared at the floor, slowly sliding down until I was sitting against the door, and I squeezed my eyes shut. I pulled my knees to my chest and rested my forehead against my knees, keeping my eyes shut. Why... why do I care for Ikuto so much? I thought eagerly, it ran through my mind many times, giving me a headache.

"Why... does he make me feel like this? Why..." I trailed off, leaning back against my door, closing my eyes and eventually falling asleep in that pose.

Later

(Ikuto's POV)

I slowly opened my eyes, sleep had not come after all, and I felt very tired. I stood and looked around and Mamimi looked worried. "Ikuto... Amu-chan hasn't come out of her office in a while, can you check on her please?" She pleaded, looking at me eagerly. I sighed and nodded, walking towards Amu's office.

I knocked on her door, and no reply came. "Hm..." I slowly opened the door and nearly tripped over her body. I looked down in surprise to see her sleeping, there were dried tear stains on her cheeks, and I sighed. I picked her up and cradled her against my chest carefully, and walked out. "I'm taking Amu home." I said to Mamimi simply, her eyes widened and she nodded. I carefully walked outside and walked to my car, I placed Amu in the passenger seat and buckled her in, and then got in as well.

I looked over to her, she looked peaceful yet pained at the same time, I sighed and began to drive her to her home. When I reached her apartment building, I slowly lifted her out of the car and walked up to her apartment, and knocked on the door gently. The door opened, and a blond haired girl answered the door, her name was Suu right? I tried to remember, and her eyes widened to the body in my arms.

"Amu-chan! What's wrong with her desu?" She looked at me frantically, worry showing in her eyes. "Nothing, she's just tired is all. Now can you move so I can place her on her bed?" I asked quietly, she moved to the side silently, and I walked in, and placed Amu on her bed.

I was about to leave, when Suu's voice stopped me. "What happened to Amu-chan? She never just passes out desu..." She had determination written all over her face, and I sighed. "If she asks, don't tell her I brought her back." I muttered, turning and walking out the door, ignoring her shouting to come back and explain.

Morning, 5:30

(Amu's POV)

I slowly opened my eyes, expecting to find myself on my floor in my office. My eyes widened as I sat up to find myself on my own bed. I jumped up and ran into the kitchen, only to see Suu beginning to get out things for breakfast. She turned to see me and her face lit up. "Amu-chan! You're okay desu!" She came over to me and hugged me eagerly, I hugged her back, confused by her actions. "Okay? what do you mean Suu?" I asked quietly, and she pulled back.

"I thought I fell asleep at my office yesterday... but now I'm home... did someone bring me back?" I asked her questioningly, and she nodded. "Hai! It was Iku- er... I mean, it was some nice woman desu!" Suu stuttered, and she turned and walked back quickly, beginning to continue cooking. I narrowed my eyes at her, but she continued to cook.

"Were you going to say 'Ikuto', Suu?" I asked her carefully, and she looked to me apologetically. "I promised him I wouldn't say anything desu!" She said, and I sighed, patting her head. "It's okay Suu, you did a good thing." I smiled at her and she sighed, turning back to the food, starting to fix it up once more.

I turned and walked into the bathroom, and took off my clothes to take a shower, at first the shower was cold and made goosebumps appear on my skin, but then it slowly got warm. It felt nice and comfortable as I began to reach for my shampoo and placed some into my hand, and brought it to my hair and began scrubbing.

After her shower

I walked out of the bathroom, I had my uniform on, and I walked into the kitchen. My cheeks were pink from the warm water. Suu had just set down some plated with food on them, she smiled and let me sit down and she handed me a fork and a cup of milk. "Enjoy Amu-chan desu!" She said as she turned and headed off to wake up Ran and Miki.

"Ikuto helped me... but he won't talk to me... but, why do I care? I don't like Ikuto like that... do I?" I sighed with frustration and stabbed some of the egg on my plate, and put it into my mouth, somewhat frustrated. I chewed it carefully, thinking about when I had first met Ikuto, it was a strange bit of happenings.

Flashback time! Yay!

The bus hit a large bump just before stopping, I fell to the side and closed my eyes, expecting to fall onto the floor, embarrassing myself. I felt something soft stop my fall, and then some murmurings. I slowly opened my golden eyes and looked into sapphire ones. He smirked at me, and I realized that I had fallen onto his lap. My cheeks flushed deep red and I immediately stood.

"Th-thank you..." I muttered and hurried to get off the bus. I could practically feel his smirk on my back as I got off, and I sighed. I quickly power-walked to the building.

Meeting over!

"Jeez, I really could have used this job..." I said quietly, closing my eyes as I sat down on the white couch they had in the waiting room. I lowered my head in disgust, and soon felt a warm hand cup my chin and lift it upwards. My eyes opened wide as I saw familiar sapphire eyes stare into mine, and I saw a young man with dark blue hair look at me. Then I recognized him as the man on the bud by his familiar smirk.

"Eto... could you let go of me...?" I asked quietly, I felt a blush warm my cheeks as he didn't avert his gaze.

"I can get you that job." He murmured, his voice silky like velvet.

"Eh? But how can you d-" I was cut off as he leaned closer to me. He pressed his forehead on mine, silencing me.

"Don't you know? I have special... connections, and you must be the one who's going to be the new manager if..." I felt the happiness stay clear on my face, barely noticing the 'if'.

"If you don't argue, I'm doing you a favor, and you will repay me. Understand manager-san?" He asked as his smirk seemed to grow wider. I couldn't help but nod.

"Good. Now excuse me while I work my magic." He soon left and walked into the room I was in, I leaned back, wondering how I couldn't say no. Because I need this job... I thought. I stood and looked at the entry door, I wondered if he could really get me the job.

Flashback Over

I laughed quietly, and blushed a bit about how we had met. "Well, he certainly did get me this job..." I said quietly, and I smiled. "Ikuto... has always been here for me..." I said quietly, looking down at the plate, and my heart started beating very fast. I placed my hand on my heart in surprise.

"What...? My heart hasn't started beating this fast from the thought of a guy since..." I paused, and something dawned on me, making my whole heart seem to stop. "Since I liked Tadase-kun..." I whispered, it came out like a choked breath. I jumped up and ran for the door, "Bye Suu! Thanks for breakfast!" I called before slamming the door and running down the stairs, tripping, and landing painfully on my knees. I growled at the long heels that Ikuto had required for me to wear, and I took them off and continued to run.

I got out of the building, and started getting soaked by rain. "Of course it's raining today!" I groaned as I continued running, contemplating taking a bus or to continue running. I was quickly won over to run as I saw all of the morning traffic. I bit my lip as I ran down the sidewalk, nearly running into many people, calling out an apology as I didn't stop

I pulled out my cellphone and quickly dialed Mamimi's number, and holding the phone to my ear as I faintly saw the building coming into view. "Come on Mamimi-chan... answer."

At the office

(Ikuto's POV)

I sighed as I slowly walked into the building, and saw Mamimi setting down her purse and taking care of her jacket and umbrella. "Oh! Ikuto! Why are you here so early?" She asked, and I shrugged, shaking my head to dry my hair, and I headed for the couch to sit down. She shrugged and then jumped as she heard her own phone begin to ring. She picked it up and began to talk to the person on the other end. "Hello? Ah, yes he's here... why?" She took a glance at me from where she was, and she pulled the phone away from her ear confusingly.

"Ikuto... go outside." She said absentmindedly, looking out the doors at the pouring rain. "What for?" I grumbled angrily, and she glared at me. "Just do it!" She said eagerly, making me jump. "Fine fine I'm going..." I mumbled, standing and I started walking towards the doors. I grabbed my jacket and placed it on me just as I opened the doors and walked a few steps, looking around expectantly. My eyes widened as I saw a pink-haired figure running towards me.

"Amu?!" I stared at her running, her shoes in each hand, her face red from running. "What does she think she's doing?!" I stared at her as she got closer and closer to me.

(Amu's POV)

"Amu?!" I heard Ikuto yell, and I quickened my pace to see him even faster. I met him and jumped up and pressed my lips against his. My arms wrapped around his neck, and pulled him down a bit as I landed onto my bare feet. I finally pulled away and my breathing came out very fast, and I sighed. I looked into his shocked eyes, and smiled. "I love you Ikuto." I whispered, and his eyes widened even more and he smirked.

He took his jacket off and placed it on my shoulders, and he hugged me tightly. "It's about time. Not talking to you has been killing me." He murmured, and I laughed silently, still out of breath. I hugged him tightly as we made our way inside the building, and Mamimi jumped up and ran over to me excitedly. "Amu-chan! You're soaking wet! Why didn't you take a bus?!" She scolded me, taking in my shaking figure.

"I-it w-would've t-t-taken too l-long." I stuttered, even though I tried not to, and Ikuto rubbed my arm with his hand, it was comforting. Mamimi looked from me to Ikuto, a large grin creeping over her face. "So... are you two okay now?" She asked eagerly, and I nodded, still shaking a bit from the cold, I got goosebumps from it being warm inside.

"Come on Amu-chan, let's get you some dry clothes." Mamimi took my hand and led me over to a dressing room, and closed it before Ikuto could follow us inside. I laughed quietly, and shivered a bit, rubbing my arms. "He's never going to change is he?" I asked Mamimi as she handed my a thigh length skirt and a light blue sweater with a V neck.

"No way. He wouldn't be Ikuto if he did." She smiled at me and handed me a towel as well as the clothes. I smiled back and started to change, rather fast so I could get warm faster.

After dressing

I walked out of the dressing room and saw Iru walk inside. "Ah! Amu!" Her face lit up and she ran over to me, hugging me tightly, knocking us both onto the floor. "Ah, Iru... I told you before that you shouldn't hug me so tightly." I patted her head and she smiled, hugging me even tighter. "Hey Iru... stop drooling all over my Amu." Ikuto growled, walking over and helping both of us up. He hugged me tightly and I smiled.

"Ah, you mean you guys are together again?" Iru asked, and I nodded. She smirked, and nodded approvingly. "Well, see you later Amu." She called as she walked off to her office. I smiled and waved, taking in a deep breath. This place sure is weird...

hector: All over! Love you all! Byeness!