Me: I seriously cant help it! New story after new story. More and more to update! I guess Im just a story junky Haha! Well This story is going to be harder for me to update. Please dont get mad at me for not updating soon.
I havent written anything in a guys POV yet. And Im glad to say that, Ryou is my first guy main char POV that I will be working on! Please enjoy! I hope You'll enjoy my story as much as I enjoy writing. So shall we begin?
Chapter 1: Past Memories and Some thoughts of Ichigo.
Momma! Papa! I remember the smokey haze in front of me. Keiichiro holding me back. Let me go! I need to save them! MOMMA PAPA! A devilish creature came up out of the smoke, she looked half human half demon. And the burning glare in her eye's is something I'll never forget. I remember blacking out after that.
I guess that day started like any other day. "Papa. Im going to school." I announced to my father. "Ok Ryou. Do your best." He turned around and smiled. I smiled back. My father was always busy with his work. And I respected him for it, he did his job for the good of the earth.
My mom sent me off. With my lunch and a hug. Such a kind person and a good mother . I wish I would've hugged her longer. Or told my father that he needed to take a break.
Keiichiro, was driving me to school lately. I think it was because of my mom saying I need more friends. And actually I was greatful I had a friend like Keiichiro. He was, No, he is very kind, and understanding. Unlike most people who just thought I was just another kid. He treats me like an adult.
The school day was boring. Teachers trying to teach me things I already knew. I finished papers within five mintues, that would usaully take kids the whole class to do. And bullies trying to pick fights with me every chance they got.
I got picked up by Keiichiro after school. He greeted me with his usaul smile. "How was your day?" He asked kindly.
"The same as anyother day" I sighed.
Then after that, the car ride was silent. Until we were greeted by a loud explosion and smoke in the distance.
I was scared. My heart was pounding. The smoking was right over where my house was. Keiichiro was speeding home. But it was too late. My mother. And my Father were. Gone...
I guess it wasn't the same as anyother day.
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I woke up in cold sweat. The dream of my parents hasn't come up lately. It always scared me. It made me lonely..
It was around 4 in the morning when I was awoken from my dream. And I sighed. Another trip down the lane of haunting memories.
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Keiichiro was my guardian after that. Although I was mad at him for sometime, for him not letting me go save my parents. But after awhile I understood I couldn't have done anything.
The project my dad had worked on for so long. Hadn't been lost. "The Mew Project" It was called. Involved injecting Red data animal DNA to girls with compatable DNA to the red animal DNA. It was for the sake of the earth.
I had remembered every research note and detail from my father's project. I and swore to complete it.
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I shook my head. I shouldnt be remembering with no people around. Only a few can stop me from going insane.
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"Nya!? Shirogane!" The spunky redheaded girl shouted at me.
"Its not my fault you were peeping on me!" I shouted while trying to pull a shirt over my head.
"Welll, wait. NO!" Her face turned beat red.
"What do you want Strawberry?" I finally asked.
"I want a raise!" She declared.
"No." I said.
"Whyy!" She asked pouted. Oh why did I think she was cute at that moment.
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That was case one. Ichigo. Yes I may tease her. We may fight. But for some reason when she's around Im at peace.
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A couple knocks sounded at my door. "Ryou?" It was the kind voice of my good friend Keiichiro.
"Yeah?" I answered.
"Are you ok?" He said. I had just witnessed Ichigo and her boyfriend together
"Why wouldnt I be?" I asked the brunette.
"Just checking up on you! If you need to talk. You know where to find me." He said leaving some tea on my desk and walking out of my room.
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It was around 5 in the morning now. I had stayed up for a hour. It didn't have time to go back to sleep now.
I got out of bed my feet hitting the floor with a small "thud" And I walked into my bathroom. I first jumped into a warm shower, it washed the memories away, down the drain along with the soap. After taking my shower I brushed my teeth and combed out my hair. And walked out of my bathroom.
Throwing on my old black pants and my usual vest and dog collor, I remembered it was a weekday and awaited Ichigo to show up at any minute. Because it was now 6:30. And she usaully came in before school.
As on que Ichigo walked in and yawned the usaul first sound of her entering in the morning.
"Mornin' Strawberry." I greeted while walking down the stairs.
"NYA?!" Ichigo answered. I startled her. "Oh. Morning." Ichigo then said. I chuckled.
"What's so funny?!" She asked.
"Oh nothing." I said slowly.
"What do you mean by that?!" Ichigo shouted. "YOU WERE LAUGHING AT ME WEREN'T YOU!" She shouted.
"Wow you catch on quick." I smirked.
"Nya!?" Ichigo then shouted. And ran out of the caf 'e. The usual.
The rest of the morning was cleaning the caf 'e up alittle. And searching the town for any possible attacks. Pretty dull I'd say.
Then memories flowed back in my mind.
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"You see this Ryou?" My dad said pointing at the extremely old fossil in front of me. "Thats proof that my project is worth trying!" He said looking determand.
"Papa?" I questioned to my father.
"Yes Ryou?" He asked.
"When will you be done? So we can go have fun again?" The question was kind of rude but in my mind I missed my time with my father.
His face softend. And a slight smile came to his face. "How about after lunch we go and fish?" He laughed.
"Really?" I said giving him a questioned look.
"Really." He smiled.
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When Keiichiro walked in the door I snapped out of memory lane. And greeted my friend. "Hi."
"Hello there Ryou!" He grinned.
After that he walked into the kitchen and started cooking for the day.
And once again my mind went back to memory lane.
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"Ow!" I winced as my mother placed a bandage on my nose.
"It wouldn't have hurt if didn't move." She chuckled. She had a friendly warmth in her eyes and a calm smile.
"Shouldn't you be scolding me?" I questioned.
"I can't scold you! Your not the one at fault. Those boys apporched you! Im just glad I have a son that gives me so many problems!" Momma laughed and hugged me.
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I snapped out of memory lane. It was only 1:30 and the girls wouldnt arrive for another hour. So I desided to take a short walk in a nearby park.
The wind felt good on my face. And the temputure was just right. And yet, I still felt cold inside. The memories of my parents, of my past life, of all thats happened durring these 5 years, they all made me feel cold.
I passed a couple walking hand and hand, an old lay with a dog, and even a couple children too. They all could live lives normally. And then there was me. Walking along, no reason for being there really, with a deep feeling of loss. No I couldn't live life noramlly. It was just, it just wasn't right!
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"Don't you let them tell you your like everyone else!" My father told me.
"What do you mean?" I asked him.
"We're our own person, no one is exactly the same, we all have differnces, and we all have our own way of living. To put it simple, we're all special in our own way!" He smiled.
"Ok papa!" I laughed.
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Rising from the bench I found. I headed back to the caf 'e. 2:15 perfect, 15 minutes to go.
The 15 minutes past and as usual the girls came in except for the Strawberry. I sighed was that girl ever on time?
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((Ichigo's POV))
I was walking out of school and met up with my oh so perfect boyfriend Masaya. "Hi Masaya!" I cheered as he came out of the school, while getting run over by fan girls. Boy was I getting sick of that.
He sneeked away and met up with me and smiled. Although my heart usaully fluttered a couple months ago when he smiled. That flutter has gone away. I merely thought it was because I was comfortable around him now. I never really thought about the real reason.
"Hello Ichigo!" He greeted me. "How was your day?"
"It was alright I guess" I mumbled. "I fell asleep again."
"Oh is that right? You fall asleep a couple times a week now." He laughed.
I pouted. "Yeah well. Oh no! Im latteee!" I cryed realising that I was late for work once again.
I left Masaya there, once again in my usual rush to the caf 'e. As usaul I was greeted by the usual snickering and smirk by my blonde haired boss Ryou Shirogane.
((Ryou's POV))
The caf 'e doors slammed open and Ichigo came in breathing heavily. I assumed she ran. "What took you so long Ichigo?" I asked the redhead.
"I...for...got.." She said trying to catch her breath.
"Keep this up and I'll have to dock your pay." I said in a serious tone.
"But..but.." She glared. "But! I do most of the work! How is that fair!" She cryed.
"I never said anything about fair Ichigo! Now get to work!" I shouted. I never ment to be so mean to her.
"Argh! I hate you!" She shouted.
Those words stung everytime she said them.
((Ichigo's POV.))
"Boy that Shirogane makes me mad!!!" I shouted as I ran into the dressing room to get ready for work.
He was always mean to me! Why just me! I never really did anything! Then I sighed. I guess my life would be boring if he didn't... Wait! What was I thinking! My life would be better if he didn't!
((Ryou's POV.))
I looked around the caf 'e about 15 minutes later and there Ichigo was. Cleaning plates Lettuce had dropped, Serving, and taking orders, cleaning Puddings messes, and even finding time to argue with Mint. She did do all the work.
Keiichiro walked by me and smiled. I smiled back and wondered why I didn't give the Strawberry a raise. Then again. I wasn't expected to give a raise either.
At the end of the day. Everyone had left. And Ichigo was left sitting there taking a break before she closed up shop, why didn't anyone help her.
"Hey Ichigo." I said walking behind her, only to scare her. Her ears popped out.
"Ah.. A oh. Hi Shirogane. What do you want?" She snapped.
"Need help?" I suggested.
"Why would you help me?" She questioned.
"Hey if you don't want the help..." I said starting to walk away.
"Fine. Sure. I would like some help HAPPY!" Ichigo then shouted at me.
"Not really, but what ever." I said starting to pick up dishes and brought them to the kitchen.
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"Momma. I want to help!" I said seeing my mom had alot of work ahead of her.
"No its ok honey. Go outside and play." She smiled kindly at me.
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"Hellloo?" I got snapped out of the memory by Ichigo waving a hand in front of me. "Stop spacing out!" She shouted.
"Oh, um. Sorry." I said. My mood had gone bad.
((Ichigo's POV))
All of a sudden Shirogane stared out the window and his face went blank. I watched him as he frowned. And figured I snap him out of his spacing out.
"Hellloo?" I waved my hand in front of his face. He looked tired all of a sudden. "Stop spacing out!" I said trying not to shout but failed.
"Oh, um. Sorry." He said sadly.
"Um Shirogane. Are you ok?"
"Just peachy Ichigo." He said in a flat voice.
"Oh uh... NYA!" I said slipping on water.
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((Ryou's POV))
"Hey uh!" Ichigo had grabbed on to me for support from falling, taking me down with her.
"Oof! Ow!" Ichigo said as she hit the ground me on top of her. "Gone offa me!" She said and pushed me away.
"Hey! Its not my fault!" I shouted.
"Well! Sorryyyy!!!!" Ichigo said and stuck her tounge out.
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About a hour later, Ichigo finished cleaning and her phone rang. "Sorry one sec." She said to me as I headed for the door after offering to walk her home.
"Really?" She giggled. "Well. Let me see. I have work on Friday." Ichigo said to as I was assuming Masaya. "Yeah ok well bye." She hung up.
She looked disappointed. "Come on." I said as she walk by me.
((Ichigo's POV.))
"Hello Ichigo?" Masaya said as I answered my phone.
"Sorry one sec!" I said to Shirogane who was waiting by the door.
"Want to go somewhere Friday?" Masaya asked.
"Really?" I asked. "Well. Lets me see. I have work on Friday." I answered.
"Oh well. I'll find another day ok?" Masaya said.
"Yeah ok well bye" I said hanging up. There went my mood.
"Come on" Shirogane said as I walked towards him.
I looked down. I was truely disappointed. I hadn't spent time with Masaya for awhile.
"Hey Ichigo. How do you do that?" Shirogane then asked me suddenly.
"Do what?" I asked back.
"How do you do all that work?" Ryou asked.
"I don't know." Ichigo then said truthfully. "I guess I can because I know if I didn't the whole room would fall apart." I laughed.
((Ryou's Pov.))
I saw where she was getting at. I seriously thought all that work she did was alot. "Well." I continued. "I would never be able to do that!" I laughed.
She looked supprised. "Its takes alot."
It sent me back to memory lane.
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"Momma, how do you clean so much?" I asked my mother.
"Its takes alot." She smiled.
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"Hey? Shirogane?" Ichigo waved her hand in front of my face.
"Huh?" I said snapping back into reality. "Oh. Sorry. Hey, if you want Friday off. Take it off." I said.
"Really? Wait who will take my place?" Ichigo asked.
"I will for the day. You've earned a day off." I said knowing this was a rare kindness from me.
"Yay! THANK YOU SO MUCH!" She said hugging me.
It was silent for a minute. And she finally took me out of her grasp.
"Sorry!" She laughed.
"No problem." I said smoothing my hair and looking away.
"Well this is my house! Thank you again!" Said smiled.
"Like I said you earned it." I said then walked away.
((Ichigo's POV))
I didn't mean to hug Shirogane. I thought as I walked into my door. "HONEY! WHO WAS THAT BOY WITH YOU!" My father came in and went all psycho.
"It was just my boss Dad!" I said.
"Why was he WITH YOU!" He then questioned.
"He was walking me home." I answered.
My father was about to speak when my mom cut in. "Yes honey he was being a gentleman! Remember how you were." She said with a wink. I silently thanked her and went up too my room.
When I hugged him, I had such I weird feeling. I thought. Could it be? No. It couldn't be!
((Ryou's POV))
I walked home and went to bed. The day had ended with a hug from the Strawberry. Why did I not push her away? I thought. And why did she remind me of my mother?
I then drifted off to sleep knowing that these feelings wouldnt just go away over night.
Me: How do you like it so far?! I sure did love writing it so far! Hey please review! And thank you for reading. I'll try to update after I update my other two stories kay? See ya in the next chapter!
