Shugo Chara: Ikuto x Reader

Ch. 8: VALENTINES DAY!

I walked, very slowly to school, as I have been doing since last week. But, today, I was walking as slowly as I could. So maybe if I was late enough.... I woulnd't have to attend. And if I couldn't attend, I could go give my chocolates to Ikuto.

Yes, Ikuto.

How many times to I have to keep quiet about my feelings for him? He's like a knight. Not a very nice one or one of good manners, but still! He was my knight in shining armor.

I sighed as the last bell rang, and I walked down the hall to my class room.

All the boys seemed nervous, all shifting around and avoiding the girls, even Nagihiko. The girls on the other hand were all peppy and cheerful, holding fancy boxes of chocolate. Of course I had mine, they were In my pocket.

Man, I couldn't wait until class ended.

***

"The air in the school seems different today." Setsuna declared as we had lunch.

"Honto ni? I don't notice anything different." Rhythm said.

"You wouldn't notice a pie flying at you until it hit you, Rhythm." Nagihiko said with a sigh.

"I agree." I said.

Nagihiko and I were sitting alone in the corner of the classroom, hoping not to attract much attention. The girls were prowling the halls like lions, searching for their man. Scary.

"Ne, ______-chan." Nagihiko said. "Do you have chocolates for anyone?"

I jumped up. "Iie!" I lied.

"HHMMMM?" Nagihiko pressed. "And are these chocolates for anyone in particular?"

"N-no!" I answered, cursing myself that I had faltered in my speech.

He smirked evilly. "Tell me!"

I shook my head.

"Then, i'll guess." He thought about it. "Me... nah. Tadase... nah. That boy in class A? Ehhh, not your type much..."

I sweatdropped. Nagihiko was guessing some people I didn't know.

"Ohhhhh~ I see." he said. "It's Ikuto-san."

My head shot up. "How did you?"

"Oh, come on, _____-chan. You're a strong girl. If you didn't want him in your apartment, you would've kicked him out ages ago!"

I sighed. "True that."

"Awww... kawaii. I wish you the best of luck."

"I'll need it, Nagihiko-san." I said. 'Cause confessing to him will take more than just strength.'

***

I slammed open the door, probably scaring the living heck out of Ikuto.

"TADAIMA~" I yelled.

"O-okairi!' He said, getting up. "YOu scared me!"

I laughed. "I know I did Ikuto-san!"

Awkward silence.... I stared at him.

"Is there something I can help you with?" He asked.

I looked to my Shugo Charas, who made a shooing motion.

I took a deep breath, opened my mouth, but nothing came out. I tried again, nothing.

Ikuto raised an eyebrow.

I took out the box of chocolates from my pocket. "C-chocolates." I muttered.

He took them from me. "arigato."

As he put to first one into his mouth, I felt my demeanor changed.

"Ikuto-san!" I cried. "I really, really like you!"

I heard Aine giggle in the corner. Oh, she is so going to get it later!

Ikuto looked at me, something in his gaze held a victorious look. Something suspicious, but I hardly noticed.

"ano... etooo..." He said, instead of completing his thought, he leaned in and kissed me lightly on the lips. I nearly fainted.

He hugged me. "Happy Valentines Day, _____." He said.

And, that was probably the climax of my emotions... cause everything just tumbled over the cliff after that day.