...And cue the romantic, dramatic and emotionally spine tingling background music that will undoubtedly add to the sweet, cheezy moment of it all...

Our meeting...

Ikuto and I.

Oh! And why not throw in some rainbow colored confetti, bright blinding lights and flying cupids while you're at it?

...sigh, my life…

Looking at Ikuto right now, made my feelings for him clear as day to me, the loud beating of my heart, the warmth of my flushed face and my trembling body from the uncontrollable urge to smack the guy.

It made me realize just how much I missed him.

…And how much I love him.

I turned away from him, clearly embarrassed. Bad enough that I had fallen in love with this complicated guy, now I feel like a complete idiot in front of him. I haven't seen him in months, I could at least have a much more expressive greeting from him than just a blank stare.

Seriously, this guy...

I turn my head slightly towards him carefully, making sure my blushing face isn't revealed, "w-what?" I managed to choke out, "it's l-like you've seen a g-ghost or something," I was aiming for a cool and composed way of saying it, but it seems that I failed miserably.

Just when I thought I could make it look like not once have I missed him, and make myself look cool for once.

Seriously, what is happening to me? I was just the same before haven't I? I was still able to talk to him normally back then… but now… why? It made me want to just crawl into a hole and stay there.

"s-say so-something."

Gawd dammit, calm yourself Amu!

"y-you left all of a s-sudden."

STOP STUTTERING!

"Without s-saying g-good...g-oodb-" I then decided to stop my embarrassing bickering when I noticed Ikuto obviously holding back a laugh...

And worse... HE WASN'T THE ONLY ONE!

As if my face couldn't get any more redder… Oh, how I wish someone could please do me a favor and JUST FRIGGIN' KILL ME!

I flashed a warning glare at Ikuto, "s-stop laughing, idiot!" I yelled at him. And yet the idiot still continued.

I sighed. Well, I guess this is much better.I thought as I found myself smiling at him, asking myself why did I even bother missing him again?

Oh, well. I guess it's fine if he's doing alright.

It made me feel relieved that he could still laugh mockingly at me, made me at ease even. It made me realize the extent of how masochistic I can be...

But still...

Thank goodness.

And I as I watch the guards, including Tadase watch Ikuto laughing in pure bewilderment, I came to remember this morning just as I was about to leave for school, I saw my mom watching this clichéd drama of this certain couple finally meeting after many months.

And oh what a moment it was for the two as they ran to each other for a tight embrace exchanging words of 'I love yous' and 'I miss yous'.

Seriously it made me want to puke rainbows over the exaggeration of it all...

I mean in the scenery of the beach, the sun setting, them together in the middle of two trees bending together to form a heart… How much more will you want for a happy ending such as this?

Either it was of pure annoyance of just plain jealously of how happy seeing the TV drama couple, but I came to school irritated that morning...

It was disgusting.

At least, that's what I thought of that time. And just by looking at Ikuto now made me want to just launch myself at him and feel the warmth he always used to give me. Telling him how much I missed him like what a girl in love would usually do when emotions take over her.

But hell I'm doing that with these many spectators watching us.

But I can't deny that the thought had once crossed my mind.

Gathering my courage and wishing my voice to not fail me again just this once, I ask him again, "why didn't you say anything to me that you'll be leaving?"

How happy am I to know that I still have some hope in keeping myself up! Horray!

His loud laughter then slowly stopped as he once again gazed his blue eyes at me that made me look away reflexively. How this guy gets me, "you never told me anything…so I..."

And the next thing I knew, he stood up from his seat and began making his way out to the door without a second word, closing the door silently behind him.

I don't know if it was a sign that we should talk in secret or that he's annoyed at me being here but I know I can't let him go like this. I then stood up and followed him out, "Ikuto!" calling him all the while.

Walking behind him briskly, "Hey!" I called him but he still refuses to listen to me, "Why are you—

*BAM

I was interrupted by him suddenly stopping to face me with an angered look on his face as he starts, "what are you doing here?" I flinched back at how angry he looks right now as I cautiously take a step back and he steps forward, "do you know how dangerous it is for you here?"

"T-Tadase was her with me so—

"So what?" he pressed, "you think just because he was here that you can be rest assured?" he shook his head, frustrated, "it's like I went to all that trouble of leaving for nothing," he said with a sigh, "you're so clueless, Amu."

A deep frown then crossed my face as I walk passed him, "Well I'm sorry for being clueless and stupid!" I mutter

"I never mentioned you being stupid."

"It doesn't matter," I retort back, "you still think of me that—" I continued then stopped mid sentence when I saw his arm in front of me, blocking me from walking passed him.

Moving in closer and trapping me in between his arms, he ordered me, "leave now, if you don't, I can't guarantee your safety."

I blush at his sudden action, and was about to retort for him to let me go and that I refuse when he whispered to me, "please." I felt my body freeze to the core when I felt how desperate that word sound to me, as well the tingling sensation of his breath in my ears.

Caught in the moment, I lowered my flushed face.

I could still say I don't want to…

I could also say that he should come with me…

But something from the look on his face tells me that whatever I will have to say will remain futile and won't do any good to help him. But still, I can't leave him alone.

Not now.

Not ever.

We all know the reason why, right?

I clench my fists, "but why…" I said as I stare up to him, "why do you still push yourself into doing such things when everyone is here?"

"…when I'm here?"

I felt tears forming at the corners of my eyes, as I quickly lower my head, refusing to let him see how weak I look right now, "Tadase was really worried about you, you know? So don't blame him, it was my idea."

I heard him let out a small breath, "I know that much."

"If you ask him, I'm sure he'd be willing to help you," I advised him knowing fully that will...

"No, he doesn't know anything about this." Ikuto replied as he slowly shifts his body in front of me, "This matter does not concern him,"

Staring down at me, he continued, "nor does it to you."

I bit my lip to prevent any unwanted words from spilling themselves out due to my emotions running wild, I wanted to help this person so much so that I don't think I'll rest well until I do.

All because of how I feel about him.

And yet, he still refuses...

Why?

Do I look that weak to him? A weak little girl that always needs protection?

The hell with that, I'd rather save myself than wait for someone to do it for me!

I stared up to him, "I'm not some weak-willed girl, you know!" I stated, "I can protect myself, and I'll prove it to you!"

He may not believe me, but surely my words will make him think things through one way or another, and I meant what I said, "I will definitely..." I continued when I felt a weight placed itself on my left shoulder, I felt my body tensed up as his head rest itself comfortingly on me.

I felt my face burn bright red, "I-Ikuto?"

Stealing glances on his face, I saw that this guy's head is just like a cat's, it's really cute, I smiled despite myself, "you're heavy you know," I joked.

And he could only let out a small chuckle, "shut up, persuading you is very tiring,"

I laughed, "well, good luck on that."

Right now, the wish of staying like this forever came to my mind in a flash, appearing out of nowhere, somehow like my feelings.

I guess there is no exception on wishing for something like this when you are happy with someone...

How I wanted to caress this man's head right now...

But I need self-control...

Gosh I look like a pervert!

He then gently lift his head up as he looks at me filled with both passion and sadness in his eyes that made me look at him with the same look. Wondering all the while why was he showing such an expression...

In less than a second my question was answered when I noticed a figure came up behind him, "please take them out of here." He ordered.

All of a sudden, these men grabbed me and is forcefully taking me, along with Tadase out, "What the! IKUTO!" I yelled loudly at him retreating back to the room waving his hands casually at me, "get back here you idiot!"

I can't believe him! I came here with the purpose of helping him and this is what he did to us?

I won't accept this!

This is just too unfair...

He'll leave me in the open again!

I have to do something!

"I'LL BE BACK!" I shout to him, "I PROMISE I'LL BE BACK HERE YOU HEAR ME! AND I WON'T STOP UNTIL I BRING YOUR SORRY BUTT WITH ME!"

And with that declaration, the doors behind him shut as I watch with unwavering determination to bring him back.

"Wait for me."

I admire Amu's courage and determination in this chapter, truly she isn't just some princess that needs saving. Funny how this is just the other way around xD

And so this chapter come to an end with Amu promising herself top save Ikuto, who as what we have read, refuse her help. The guy doesn't need to be too modest about it and just accept her forceful will to help, don't you think ;D

What would happen next, I wonder? That is for me to write and for you guys to find out!

By the way, for the next chapter, it won't be told on our dear Amu's point of view, it is told under normal view, or rather, the author's... So please tune in! As this story's ending is already at hand...

Thank you all very much for reading!

Till next time then!

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