A College Tale (Shugo Chara 1x1 RP)

[Nariana]

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Utau nodded coyly when Ikuto asked if Kukai made her happy. Kukai made her happier than she has ever been, and that's saying something since Ikuto held that spot for over 15 years. Utau wasn't expecting Ikuto to say yes to being the best man immediately. She would bring it up at a later time once he had a chance to think about it.

Back to the issue at hand. Utau could tell that Ikuto wasn't comfortable talking about his fight with Amu. Maybe it was the second-handed way that she found out, or the fact that he felt bad, or that it was just too awkward for words. She would have to pull it out of him. First she took several large slurps of her ramen after realizing that it arrived while she was dreaming about Kukai.

In minutes her bowl was empty. She wiped her mouth and answered Ikuto, "I know that you made Amu cry." She let that sit in the air for a moment while they closed their check. "I know that the argument was pretty one-sided and that Amu did most of the talking. I guess you were silent because you felt guilty, which I think you should. I acknowledge that I played a small part, but let's not focus on that right now." Utau stood up and thanked the waiter. "Let's walk and talk," she said and led the way back to the car.

Once they were settled, she crossed her arms over her chest and closed her eyes. "So tell me what was going through your mind during your... incident with Amu."

Utau didn't start the car. They were in no rush to go anywhere. They just needed some privacy to talk. She tried to radiate calm so Ikuto could feel more comfortable to speak honestly. She could berate him later for groping Amu, and perhaps give him another beating if she didn't like what she heard.

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ღXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Singing Star

Where?: Ramen shop
Who?: Charas + Ikuto
Feeling?: Calm
Date/time?: September 4, Thursday, 2:45 pm

OOC:

Kris-Nyan87

[Mirai_Raine37]

"I have already fallen in love with you, when I come back Amu, I will have you fall for me...koi."



•WHERE: Utau's carXXX•WITH WHO: Utau - Iru - EruXXX•HOW DO I FEEL: --

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According to her, she knew that he made Amu cry and that the argument was pretty much one-sided. Considering in regards to Amu, Utau had told him to treat Amu like the princess she is, what did he do? He tried his damndest to get in her pants and only succeeded in making a fool of himself and humiliating her to the point of a panic attack and break down. He brooded on this until they got out to the car. Yoru had eagerly eaten some of the toppings that was ordered and once full rode Ikuto's shoulder out to the car. Once settled, the chara then floated over to settle on the dashboard. Utau didn't start the car as she joined them, instead shifting to face him fully; crossing her arms. Prompting him with the details.

When he'd last seen Utau, is when she learned that something good came of the horrible evening in which she and Amu learned that he killed some people after the death of his director; that he'd willingly used the power of the black egg to exact vengeful justice upon those who offended him. The good thing being that Amu and he confessed to one another about loving the other. He let out a long breath, not really meeting her eyes. "Well...as you'd learned after our last fight over the black egg; Amu confessed to having fallen for me; and... I love her. I'd do anything for her. But..."
He mulled over the last day or so and some of Amu's accusatory words in her rant when the fight happened actually caused a heat to rise in his face again, he then crossed his arms. Admitting to having been a perv amont the other things is hardly something he'd do easily. let alone openly.

"I well...behaved poorly...erm......pervertedly and selfishly. Things went normally until she had me play soccer with her after lunch, and classes. All I was really interested in was her close attentions then having fun in the game; I was loosing anyways.
Afterwards, some other kid had vandalized my things while we were out; including my violin...if not for Sue." He trailed off on that line, if not for sue then he'd have had to take it to the workshop and hoped that they could do something for it. "So that being said my laundry was being washed normally; add an x-egg problem...and I used a prolonged transformation with Yoru in hopes to wait for clean dry clothes. She fixed my room and the violin. After that..." his face got quite heated he cast her a dark glower. "After that was those cat toys, nya! And it was my fought too.
prrrrl... And while we were in character transformation the effects were catastrophic! I just wanted to play...!" Yoru sulked crossing his arms too, hunching his shoulders.

"I know you did, brat. But you didn't listen to me when I said no. I had a greater idea what would happen after we forced Amu to transform with you into Amulet Neko." Yoru huffed out and puffed his tail. "Nyaaa and what a headache that was for me! How can women feel so much all at once; I mean I know Amu was trying to get used to heightened senses but geeze nya. And then what happened there when it went from play to sexual demand, I don't get it...?" This little exchange might just put Ikuto deeper in the hole they began to dig with the explanations; charas are supposed to be childlike in nature. This whole incident basically plunged Yoru into human lust from both genders and into mature to near rated X levels of sensations and emotions.
So now he has questions any kid would when the find the porn books.

Ikuto grimaced at his chara but still wasn't too happy about the reminder of how that catastrophe went with the toys and he becoming less human in a fit of rutting tom. His face growing hotter as Yoru tried to further explanations while puzzling over adult stuff.
"Then in the struggle that happened the key lost energy and I got expelled. I don't remember a whole lot that happened after that until I heard Amu shouting from Ikuto's room, nya." If Utau recalled from an earlier explanation; Ikuto had been nude under Black Lynx's transformation and there seemed little point to explain that. Ikuto cleared his throat, gazing fixatly at his knees, squirming under her stare. "erm...after the mess was cleaned up; I said some things that pushed Amu over the edge...she had a panic attack and then freaked out. Shouted at me then left the appartment. Essentially I kept dumping my problems on her without giving her the needed space to adapt. We talked about it again later last night after I had a nightmare...
I don't know really where to go right now. I just know I overloaded her." He was not going to admit to having cried himself last night.


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•PHYSICAL HEALTH: 100%XXXXXX•MY INVENTORY: Clothes - Dumpty Key - Wallet (pocket change + Easter Credit and general ID) - Cell phone - Yoru


[OOC:]




Nariana

[Nariana]

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Ikuto was explaining the situation halfway decently before Yoru sidetracked the conversation and dragged Ikuto into a small argument. Utau tapped her pointer finger impatiently as they discussed human emotions and sexuality, which was becoming much less inappropriate the more Yoru rambled. Iru chuckled and Eru looked unamused, as usual. Ikuto regained control of the explanation and finished by saying how he overloaded Amu with his problems.

Utau took a moment to think to before responding. "Okay. So I don't have to explain to you what you did wrong. That's good. You're not as stu-- I mean, ignorant, as I thought." She was avoiding name-calling for the time being. She was cool and collected. Cool. And. Collected.

"It's not like I want you to hold everything in and pretend that you're okay... but you can't fall on the other side of the spectrum and treat Amu like a trash can either. I'm certainly not letting your behavior slide, but I think you need a push in the right direction. What is it going to take for you to respect Amu? What is it going to take for you to stop acting like a sleezeball and be the man I know you can be?"

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ღXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Singing Star

Where?: Ramen shop
Who?: Charas + Ikuto
Feeling?: Somewhat calm
Date/time?: September 4, Thursday, 2:50 pm

OOC:

Kris-Nyan87

[Mirai_Raine37]

"I have already fallen in love with you, when I come back Amu, I will have you fall for me...koi."



•WHERE: Utau's carXXX•WITH WHO: Utau - Iru - EruXXX•HOW DO I FEEL: --

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Ikuto finished his explanation, some silence greeted him; he didn't really glance up at her but gazed at his hands on his lap. At some point when Yoru complained about the adult content; Iru had snickered at him. Yoru still seemed a bit puffed and irritable over the entire fiasco, an echo of how he felt. When Utau finally spoke she pointed out that he already knew he did wrong; he didn't miss the slip in refraining from calling him stupid or an idiot for example. Eventually she asked him what would it take for him to respect Amu. Hnn...inwardly; Well first I need to back off. Even if she'd agree to it readily; I don't think she is ready for intercourse. Damn I sound so selfish now that I've looked at the last few days. Slow down Ikuto... secondary thoughts were to let her focus on school and have breathing time from him; the thought of pushing her away to arms reach is enough to make him throw up walls again. The more he mulled over it all, the more he wished he hadn't admitted to what happened; as it is again his problems and the last time Amu got involved with his problems...how many times was she put in danger because of him? And now the level of trouble has reached the adult world and that world; the real world is a dangerous place.

"...I'll be fine.". It seems he doesn't know how to function in a middle ground. As she puts it on one hand; close up his walls and distance himself from everyone in hopes to leave them out of it. Or; use someone like a trash bin to dump all of his problems on all at once without breathing room. Attempting to be open was too hard to deal with so he'd revert back to the behavior that is both harder and at the same time seems easier for him. Putting it point blank; he needs social therapy. He does want to keep training though, pushing himself with Yoru and perhaps attempting to transform with the black egg to learn control somehow of that form.

Utau would be able to see it in his eyes as his jaw slowly hardened and his eyes seem more distant. He was shutting his doors again. He is bluntly more insecure than she ever was and never admits it, he doesn't go see a psychiatrist for example. She at least had her director to talk to when she was insecure or to give her pep-talks.


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•PHYSICAL HEALTH: 100%XXXXXX•MY INVENTORY: Clothes - Dumpty Key - Wallet (pocket change + Easter Credit and general ID) - Cell phone - Yoru


[OOC:]




Nariana

[Nariana]

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Utau waited for a thoughtful response to her questions. After a few moments, Ikuto tensed and said stiffly, "... I'll be fine." Utau's and Eru's fists clenched in unison. Iru stopped snickering and watched intently, wondering what her mistress would do.

Utau clicked her tongue and opened her mouth before immediately closing it and growling. "Mmmm..." was all she could say at first. She filtered through some inappropriate language mentally and tried to restore her state of calm. Ikuto was not the type of person to see reason immediately. And without fail, he always neglected himself when another person's well-being was at stake. She could try another conversational approach; she wouldn't allow him to shut down on her that quickly.

"You know what, Ikuto? Instead of talking about Amu or my expectations of you, let's talk about you. Just you," Utau emphasized the end and pointed to him. "Describe your ideal self-- you on your best day. Give me a few adjectives or a phrase... whatever comes to mind." She gave him some time to think and respond.

"Now describe your current self. Does this match with your ideal self?"

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Where?: Ramen shop
Who?: Charas + Ikuto
Feeling?: Less calm...
Date/time?: September 4, Thursday, 2:55 pm

OOC:

Kris-Nyan87

[Mirai_Raine37]

"I have already fallen in love with you, when I come back Amu, I will have you fall for me...koi."



•WHERE: Utau's carXXX•WITH WHO: Utau - Iru - EruXXX•HOW DO I FEEL: --

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He shut her out when she tried to get to think about what it would take for him to respect Amu. All he can think of is give Amu space and free time away from him. And go back to attempting to take care of his own problems. She was clearly not ready to share the burden as he thought more and more about it. He didn't look at or take notice of Utau's reaction to his stiff reply. He was deciding on a schedule right then; studies, maybe compose a new song or two and play it in the town square. Earn himself some coin on the side. But doing all of this doesn't alleviate the fact that he and Amu are dorm mates throughout the semester. He'd part-way considered moving back to his own residence but...no. He can't bring himself to run off like that. A. he'd die a slow and painful death as a result of Utau and Amu's wrath or more. B. he can't bring himself to become the coward again. To turn away completely from what is going on.

'Lets talk about you, only you' she pointed at his face right then.

He blinked staring at her finger slightly cross-eyed as a cat would stare at his own nose,
puzzled at the sudden change of direction; glancing to her when she dropped her hand.
Describe his ideal self? "Utau...?" even further puzzled by the random statement. Yoru's ears perked up at this as well though equally puzzled. Tell her how he'd want to be like in a few phrases. "Free Ally Cat! Free to make his own choices. To be the man he wants be without chains or difficulties; nyaa." Yoru instantly piped up as though it should be the most obvious thing in the world, it is after all what prompted him to be born in the first place. Ikuto glanced at the kitten for a moment, momentarily drifting on memory lane; from when Tsukasa showed him a life lesson when a small bird was ready to leave the nest but couldn't easily fly on its own.
Ikuto had been 8 back then. The freedom those birds had to fly away; to try again even if you fall. That feeling prompted Yoru's egg to be born.

His desire to understand his father's feelings when he left them all. And what he learned while trailing in his footsteps. That his father's music didn't bring upset to everyone that it had been a beautiful thing and that he isn't burdened with the feeling of hate for his old man as thought he'd be. It was a freedom feeling to let it go. The fact that he still even now has Yoru with him, most normal people with charas stop seeing them when they grow up but he hasn't lost Yoru yet and he is in his 20s. That desire to be free is still there he doesn't feel the freedom he deserves yet. He glanced outside at the world, watching a family pass by two parents with two kids; the little boy riding on his father's shoulders.

"A free man. A famous Violinist like father...spreading my feelings through my music to the world...And..." he thought of what he had in his room back at the appartment hidden away until it is appropriate to use, what he said next was barely audible but it would give Utau an unexpected insight of how far he really wants to go,
with Amu. "A better father then he ever was..."

Next she asked him to compare his ideal self with how he is now. A selfish, socially deprived, insecure individual. What does it mean anyway to be a better father...what had Aruto tsukiyomi done that was the worst he did. Abandon the ones he loved, used his music as an excuse to leave his loved one with a terrible fate. Pushing Amu away when things got rough...his father pushed his family away when he'd been put between a rock and a hard place; selfishly choosing his music over real life. These thoughts of pushing everyone away to handle it on his own...he is no better than his father. He closed his eyes then, leaning his head back against the head brace. If he wants to grow to be better than his father. Then he can't turn away when he is needed the most. Life is hard, Life is not fair. But you soldier on through what is hardest the most.

...."I'm sorry. I'm an royal a**." A smiled a little, ironically. "She's rubbed off on you, Utau...you sound like Amu. 'Be true to your character...or its worthless.' Right?" tilting his head he opened his eyes a little to gaze her, the tension seemed to be gone from his deep sea blue eyes.


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•PHYSICAL HEALTH: 100%XXXXXX•MY INVENTORY: Clothes - Dumpty Key - Wallet (pocket change + Easter Credit and general ID) - Cell phone - Yoru


[OOC:]




Nariana

[Nariana]

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Utau watched Ikuto carefully as his expression changed from puzzled to nostalgic. He didn't have to say anything; she knew that nostalgic look he got when he remembered something about Father. Yoru commented on Ikuto's desire for freedom, which she obviously knew. That was why Yoru was born. But Ikuto had more to add.

Ikuto said he wanted to be a violinist like Father, which was also not surprising. He loved playing,
and he was gifted. "A better father then he ever was..." Ikuto said hardly above a whisper. Utau's eyes widened just slightly, understanding Ikuto's implication. Not only did he eventually want a family, but he probably wanted one with Amu. She didn't expect him to just admit that without prying.

Ikuto answered her second question by apologizing wistfully. He commented on how she sounded like Amu. Utau grunted in response. Yes, he was an a**. Yes, Amu tended to rub off on her. "'Be true to your character...or its worthless.' Right?" Ikuto added as he finally relaxed and looked at her with his deep, intense gaze.

Utau vaguely remembered when those eyes were always clear and radiant as a small child. Distant memories of her watching him practice the violin in their backyard and inviting her to listen. As absurd as it sounded to her now that she was engaged to Kukai, Utau fell in love with her brother because of those eyes. When he wasn't hiding behind his mask, his eyes were his most expressive feature. She could forget about her concerns and free herself for a few moments.

Suddenly, she reached over and placed her hands on either side of Ikuto's face. She leaned into him and said with a gentle expression, "Remember this conversation, Ikuto. Only you can accomplish your dreams of becoming a better man than Father." A few seconds later, she squished his cheeks and said less sweetly, "And if I find out you did something to Amu again, you're dead. Okay?"

She released him and leaned back into her seat. "If you're sorry, then make things right with Amu however you decide is best," she said before starting the car. "Anything else you want to talk about before I take you back? Love? School? Training?" she asked while putting on her seat belt.

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ღXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Singing Star

Where?: Ramen shop parking lot
Who?: Charas + Ikuto
Feeling?: Calm
Date/time?: September 4, Thursday, 3:00 pm

OOC:

Kris-Nyan87

[Mirai_Raine37]

"I have already fallen in love with you, when I come back Amu, I will have you fall for me...koi."



•WHERE: Utau's carXXX•WITH WHO: Utau - Iru - EruXXX•HOW DO I FEEL: --

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After he'd apologized to her for his behavior and then stated how Amu has rubbed off on her. They stared at one another for a few minutes, each other's gaze equally softened due to this talk. Then she reached over to cup his face between her hands and to pull herself nearer to him, her hands somewhat cool on his warm cheeks. The action is to bring his undivided attention to her directly without being able to turn away. She told him to remember this conversation and to strive to be a better man then their father. He'd agree with her but then grunted pulling back when she stretched his face by pinching his cheeks a little painfully. She didn't let go though; he put a hand on her wrist to pull off. She gritted out how he'd be in a lot of trouble if he hurt Amu again. "Ow! Okay...leggo." She did do so and moved to put her seatbelt on. He rubbed his abused face in mild objection.

Make things right again with Amu. "Right."

Was there anything else to talk about? Mentioning training he grunted, "Since you got the weekend off before your flight; tomorrow would like to patrol and train more. Might be a little work in it for you elsewise. Might play that song you gave me, free-live in town. With my violin. May see if Amu wants to come along." that is if he doesn't get sicked with her friends, attempting to make him more sociable. Elsewise it seemed that is all there was to it to this meeting. They'd go back to his apartment, it being now about 4:30pm. Stepping out of the car he passed a brotherly sidling hug to her, rare those are. "I'll call you." Stuffing his hands into his pockets, Yoru floated out after him as they headed inside.

Checking in on Amu, silently peering into her room after he quietly entered the apartment room. She is really out of it, he decided to let her sleep, she had a really long day the other day. So he decided to have an early night himself. Having already ate, he took a shower, spending some extra time in the shower mulling over the day's events. Then heading to his room; dressed in gray pajama pants and a tank-top he flopped down into bed to sleep. Soon out like a light after the rough training. They slept through the night till their alarms would go off the next morning. Emotional and physical exhaustion will do that to you.

-Time skip to Next Day- Friday @ 6:00 A.M.


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•PHYSICAL HEALTH: 100%XXXXXX•MY INVENTORY: Clothes - Dumpty Key - Wallet (pocket change + Easter Credit and general ID) - Cell phone - Yoru


[OOC:]




Nariana

[Nariana]

✖ Amu Hinamori

♥Where?: S.C.U -- Student Apt: #18
♠Who?: Ikuto + Charas
♣Feeling? ...
♦Date/Weather/Time?: Fridayday - Sep. 5, 2014 | -- | 6:00 am ... 6:15 am

"No matter what changes, I'll still be me..."

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Amu awoke the next morning with her covers all over the place. It looked like she ripped them from under her and couldn't figure out how to put them back over her. She looked around her room dazed, not sure what time it was. She looked at the clock. 6:00 AM. 'I slept the whole day... and night? Geez...' she thought and rubbed her forehead. Admittedly, she felt much better. She wondered if Ikuto tried to wake her.

She looked around for her charas, who were still asleep in their eggs on the dresser. She tiptoed out of her bed, still clad in her outfit from the day before. She grabbed clean clothes and slipped to the bathroom.

When she came out of the bathroom, she was clean and dressed in a sporty pink jacket with black stripes, a short black skirt with frills and two white belts, knee socks with vertical pink and black stripes, and white hiking boots. Her hair was pulled back partially, the usual X-shaped clips adorning her hair.

She returned to her room to finish tidying up and to prepare her mind for the day. She refused to have anymore breakdowns, arguments, or negativity. She wanted to be strong for herself and for Ikuto. She wanted to forgive him and to move on. 'Be patient, be willing to listen, be kind to yourself, Amu,' she told herself. She was going to start training today, and that included training her mind.

It was an ungodly hour of early, but Amu texted Utau. She wasn't sure if Utau made it to her tour or not, and they had some talking to do. Maybe Utau could provide some training tips. Utau still occasionally transformed just to maintain her skills. Amu didn't know why since, until recently, their enemies were long gone. But it was no matter; she could use assistance now.

Sorry for the early text, but are you free today? >.<

She went to the kitchen and started making tea and toast. By now Ikuto was rustling or up. If she was completely honest, she was still bothered by the cat toy incident. But that was muddled by so many other things they were confronting, so she classified it as another thing she needed to forgive and eventually let go. It was easier to lump everything together, than to sort through each individual issue.

She didn't have homework, and she preferred to train when the sun was out. So she sat with her phone and her breakfast at the dining table. She ate, sipped tea, and read articles online until Ikuto emerged for breakfast. She wanted to talk to him for a few minutes to start the day on the right foot.

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"...And I can be whoever I want to be!"

Kris-Nyan87

[Mirai_Raine37]

"I have already fallen in love with you, when I come back Amu, I will have you fall for me...koi."



•WHERE: Apartment living areaXXX•WITH WHO: Amu + CharasXXX•HOW DO I FEEL: --

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Ikuto slept right through the night without much in the way of dreams this time,
which he is grateful for; he didn't want another nightmare like the last time. He woke up almost 40 minutes before his 7am alarm was due to go off. Blinking his eyes open and staring at the ceiling a bit, he rolled over to face his alarm clock to check the time. He could attempt to go back to sleep until it is due to go off. But felt less inclined to. Fully rested and all. He reached over to unset that alarm and then to stretch, yawning, cracking his back and shoulders as he did so. Finally crawling out of bed. Wearing sweat pants and a tank-top he rubbed the sleep out of his eyes with a yawn and shuffled out of his room to nature's call. Afterwards, making his way to the kitchen for some coffee. Here he found Amu having herself some toast. It would appear she'd been awake a little while longer then he.

"G-morning." he mumbled, half awake. He set up the coffee grinds and filled the pot of water to pour into the maker to start heating. it'll be done making in 5 minutes. Afterwards he turned to look at her a little blerrily. "How'd you sleep last night?"


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•PHYSICAL HEALTH: 100%XXXXXX•MY INVENTORY: Clothes - Dumpty Key - Wallet (pocket change + Easter Credit and general ID) - Cell phone - Yoru


[OOC:] Friday 6:20 am




Nariana

[Nariana]

✖ Amu Hinamori

♥Where?: S.C.U -- Student Apt: #18
♠Who?: Ikuto + Charas
♣Feeling? ...
♦Date/Weather/Time?: Fridayday - Sep. 5, 2014 | -- | 6:25 am

"No matter what changes, I'll still be me..."

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As Amu was finishing her first piece of toast, Ikuto walked into the kitchen and blearily greeted her. "Morning," was all she said, while still scrolling through her phone with a neutral expression. Normally it might be rude, but looking at her phone helped her control her sudden nervousness. She was possibly about to say something controversial, and she wasn't prepared for the uneasy feeling that Ikuto's presence gave her.

After a few moments of contemplation, Amu put her phone and toast down with a sigh.
She had to go for it before she lost her resolve. She stood up and walked toward Ikuto until she was behind him. She wrapped her arms around his torso and greeted him again, "Good morning. I slept like a rock..." She went still briefly. After another sigh she said, "I don't really know how else to say this, so I'm just going to say it."

She leaned her forehead on Ikuto's back and closed her eyes. "I think we've been very emotional lately. I want to calmly talk about the things that have happened, but I need to process for a bit. Could you give me a few days to not bring anything up?... I-I know that sounds dismissive or maybe cold, but... I just need time to come back with proper understanding of things. How to better help you. How to help us. So... if I'm not talking, I'm probably just talking to myself. If I seem off or unresponsive, I'm just thinking. I'm not mad. I'm not trying to get away from you. Just processing. Is that okay?"

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"...And I can be whoever I want to be!"

Kris-Nyan87

[Mirai_Raine37]

"I have already fallen in love with you, when I come back Amu, I will have you fall for me...koi."



•WHERE: Apartment living areaXXX•WITH WHO: Amu + CharasXXX•HOW DO I FEEL: --

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Making himself some coffee, he got a vague 'morning' from Amu which he put aside as maybe she was still trying to wake up after sleeping for a while. He yawned again, rubbing sleep sand out of his eyes as he set the coffee maker to brew. A moment later slender arms wrapped around his waist as Amu came to embrace him from behind. He could feel her tender closeness, she resting her cheek on his back. She slept like a rock. He grunted in general response to that. "You had a long day." he spoke softly, resting a hand on hers, turning his head a little, barely only able to make out her pink hair over his shoulder; he is taller than her naturally, so her embracing him in this way almost blind sights him.

She mentioned she had something to say and didn't know how to say it. He stilled a little not speaking up and listened. Gradually the scent of brewing coffee began to fill the kitchen. She spoke about needing space. To not mention the topics of their emotional dismay for a few days. Nothing about murder, Death rebel, his overwhelming desire for her that has left him making an utter fool of himself. That is among the awkward topics based off of what occured over the week from before. She overall needed time to process their current problems. He murmured a hmm response. "Okay."
whatever she would ask of him he'd do it, he did want to make it up to her for overloading her like he had. She deserved better treatment. Especially from him. "I understand." He rubbed his thumb over her hand in a soothing gesture.


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•PHYSICAL HEALTH: 100%XXXXXX•MY INVENTORY: Clothes - Dumpty Key - Wallet (pocket change + Easter Credit and general ID) - Cell phone - Yoru


[OOC:] Friday 6:20 am




Nariana

[Nariana]

✖ Amu Hinamori

♥Where?: S.C.U -- Student Apt: #18
♠Who?: Ikuto + Charas
♣Feeling? Relieved
♦Date/Weather/Time?: Fridayday - Sep. 5, 2014 | -- | 6:30 am

"No matter what changes, I'll still be me..."

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Amu squeezed Ikuto and said, "Thank you." She felt much better now that she let Ikuto know what she needed and he, of course, agreed. She didn't expect him to say no to her request, but she was grateful nonetheless. They hardly had moments of silence in the past week, so she quietly embraced him until the coffee machine stopped. Then she let him go and returned to the dining table.

"Have you talked to Utau? I heard she has exciting news," referring to Utau's engagement. Amu hadn't had a chance to talk to Utau about it, only Kukai. Maybe Utau hadn't told Ikuto yet either, with her being on tour again. He probably wouldn't mind hearing about it from Amu at this point.

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"...And I can be whoever I want to be!"

Kris-Nyan87

[Mirai_Raine37]

"I have already fallen in love with you, when I come back Amu, I will have you fall for me...koi."



•WHERE: Apartment living areaXXX•WITH WHO: Amu + CharasXXX•HOW DO I FEEL: --

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They shared a long silent moment, him holding her hands as she hugged him from behind. She expressed her thanks for cooperating with her. He felt the sore muscles he'd gotten from his training with Utau but wasn't really planning on mentioning it right this second. When the coffee maker beeped is when she'd let him go. He turned with her release hand hand sliding along her arm to her hand for a gentle squeeze before letting her slide back from him to go sit at the dining table. Pulling down a mug, he filled it half-way with coffee then with cream, and so many tablespoons of sugar. While he prepared the brew, he thought he'd offer, "Want a cup?" He can make a second mug no problem, coffee is an drug addiction and to have a fairly good morning after a long day before it is the stuff to have.

She asked if he'd talked to Utau lately, he grunted, taking a sip of the hot fluid turning to lean against the counter. "That she is getting married to Souma Kukai?
She told me yesterday. After you went to bed, after classes I spent the afternoon with her.
She will be here still all weekend due to some trouble with travel issues." He could guess what she might ask him next, how he felt about the engagement. He took a longer sip. "So long as he treats her right... She's asked me if I want to be best man." he gave a sorta shrug as he hasn't really decided yet on that topic. But his response is about the average response any older brother or a male of the family would react to the youngest getting hitched.


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•PHYSICAL HEALTH: 100%XXXXXX•MY INVENTORY: Clothes - Dumpty Key - Wallet (pocket change + Easter Credit and general ID) - Cell phone - Yoru


[OOC:] Friday 6:30 am




Nariana

[Nariana]

✖ Amu Hinamori

♥Where?: S.C.U -- Student Apt: #18
♠Who?: Ikuto + Charas
♣Feeling? Excited
♦Date/Weather/Time?: Fridayday - Sep. 5, 2014 | -- | 6:30 am

"No matter what changes, I'll still be me..."

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Amu shook her head when Ikuto asked if she wanted coffee. She looked a little surprised when Ikuto explained that he heard about Utau's engagement and spent time with her yesterday afternoon. Amu, the best friend for eternity, had to hear news about the engagement from a second-hand source (well, not exactly). Meanwhile, Ikuto got to hear it straight from the gift horse's mouth? Totally unfair!

Amu took a mental note that Utau was still in town. If nothing else, the travel delay could give Amu a chance to catch Utau and gush about the wedding with her. She just had to hear it from Utau now that Ikuto heard it! And perhaps Amu could talk to Utau about their more pertinent issues in person. However, she put that thought aside for now.

Amu was about to ask Ikuto's opinion on Utau's engagement when Ikuto read her mind and answered. Ikuto also mentioned that he was asked to be the Best Man. At this point Amu was jealous. She pouted while commenting, "You're so lucky! I wish I could have heard it from her first... Man." She then proceeded to take a dramatic bite out of her toast.

'Wait... If Ikuto was asked to be the Best Man, then--" Amu stopped thinking and exclaimed with food in her mouth, "I bet I'll get to be the Maid of Honor!!" Well, it wasn't guaranteed. "Although, she could choose Sanjou-san or someone I don't know. Mmmm, I guess I'll have to wait and see if she asks me. Gahhh!" She had never been in a wedding, and she never had a best friend who was getting married! Even if Utau didn't choose her to be the Maid of Honor, she was still happy for her friend.

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"...And I can be whoever I want to be!"

Kris-Nyan87