Hello! This is my first fan fic! I'M SO NERVOUS!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! LET AT LEAST ONE PERSON LIKE THIS STORY!!!!!!!!!! If you can, please review. Bye-bye!
Chapter 1: The Deal for Six – GO!
From a neighbor's roof, Kish cautiously perched while resting his adoring, golden gaze on Ichigo. She appeared without a care in the world as she sprinted her delightful way home from school. If only his life were as simple as hers. She probably thought her life was hectic. Man, she didn't no a thing, did she?
The sun was setting; it was late afternoon, and the shadows of trees and houses painted the paved side walk in which Ichigo took. Sighing, Kish sheltered amongst a dark crook so she wouldn't spot him. He didn't want to spoil her cute attitude by the sight of him. Kish watched her skip change to a walk as she passed the house where he hid.
Kish moaned inaudibly, his eyes rich with golden waves as his dark boy lashes fluttered. He smiled while rubbing his aching arm from an injury at home. He wasn't a punching bag, contrary to belief. "I really have got to stop stalking you, kitten…it hurts too much."
Only a month had passed since the aliens had departed Earth yet, miserably, it seemed like an eternity to Kish. A week hadn't even gone before Kish started secretly returning. Still, he knew revealing himself again to Ichigo would fire her up. She'd just scream about how he was intruding in her romantic life with Masaya! Only could he watch from a distance, the hours she'd study, the hours she'd play, the hours she'd sleep. His love was for no other and was convinced of it the moment he clapped eyes on her. Her skin and hair were smooth, her eyes pink and ever glowing, and her amazing intelligence and strength! She was adorable and stubborn; her heart filled with love and full of energy, beating so magnificently Kish could sometimes see it moving her soft, delicate chest. She was irresistible in everyway possible and her amusing, fun character only made him fall further in love. But her heart belonged to someone else; the perfect beating wasn't his to own… it was his…Masaya's.
Kish swiftly felt the past sensation of being crushed and beaten. It stung so, so much. Why couldn't Ichigo, his kitten, understand that pain? Well…he didn't want her to just understand…but to also care in return. Sympathy was a pleasant feeling and all, but that wasn't what Kish wanted. He wanted love – her love. Sighing, he warily stalked her home, still avoiding being seen.
Opening the front door, Ichigo entered the dark house. Looking around, she noticed the silence. "Mom? Mom?" Into the kitchen, she tiptoed inward, only to find it empty. She turned on the light and saw two notes on the counter. Ichigo walked over to them and gently picked the first up.
Dear Ichigo,
I wish so badly I could be there to tell you what's happening but we couldn't delay this, not for anything. Please understand. You see, early this afternoon we got a call from the hospital in England saying your father's dad, grandfather Mashu, was in a serious car accident and is now in critical condition. At his age you see there is little they can do for him…they don't believe he has much time left. As soon as I heard from your father and I prepared to leave on the 2:00 plane. I tried calling your cell but I couldn't reach you. Masaya you know had needed to go to England as well in several weeks to meet his professor, but decided he'd accompany us now and get the meeting over with. I don't know for sure when we'll be back, but it would be cruel to only visit. I think your father really needs this time with him before…
Once again my darling, I am sorry. Try calling us in tomorrow at the hospital, the number is next to the phone. I've already notified the neighbors so if you need anything at all, please let them know. Be sure to eat and take care of the house.
Love Mom
Ichigo sighed. "Hang in there dad…" Looking at the other letter she picked it up.
Dear Ichigo,
Listen, I'm sorry about your grandfather. I'm sorry I can't be there for you but I really have to take care of this appointment with my teacher. I'll plan on coming back in a week or two. Maybe I'll see you then. But I'm not sure because it depends on my schedule. Oh yeah, there's some extra cash to get you through the next week. You'd better use it; don't you dare go acting all generous, alright? I earned this fare and square working yesterday, so don't spend it stupidly. I don't want my money wasted. Get plenty of rest but don't do something stupid like fall behind in your studies. School is crucial to life. Good luck. I've gotta head off now.
Masaya
Slowly, Ichigo brought the letter to her perfect, strawberry lips and kissed it sadly. Why did he have to change so much? He sounded more like Ryou rather then Masaya just now when he was talking about his hard-earned money. He did work hard…to hard. Although they still saw each other farley frequently, he was always talking of his successes and honors. What about her? Was she being to selfish? Or had he really changed? Ichigo sighed to herself. No. It had to be her. Masaya was a good, perfect person.
Carefully putting the letter down, Ichigo pulled out her cell and simply dialed in a number. While pacing back and fourth, she listened to it ring, hoping he'd pick up.
Ryou answered from the other end of the phone. "Tokyo Café residence, can I help you?"
"Hey Ryou, it's me, Ichigo" she answered.
Annoyingly, she heard the scoff from his smirk. "Trying to get out of work are we?" He joked.
Ichigo sighed. "Not exactly. Listen, I just got back from school but my mom and dad had to take an emergency flight to England. You see… my grandfather was in a horrible car accident and…the doctors don't think he's…going to make it…" There was a silence. "Masaya went with them to help out, he had business too and I sort of have to watch over the house. Can I please have a week or two off?"
Ryou responded right away. "Sure, yeah, of course. Listen…I'm not real good at this but…I'm sorry Ichigo…" Ichigo was quiet. "The girls and I can manage, we'll be fine. I'll send one of them over in the next few days to give you some money."
"Thanks Ryou" she whispered. Ichigo then slowly hung up after her goodbye.
"I wish I could have gone with mom and dad…I probably won't ever get to see grandfather Mashu again…" Ichigo leaned up against the refrigerator. "Poor dad… he must feel sick. I'm really going to miss grandfather Mashu… a lot… Family is so important…" Walking up the stairs, Ichigo went to go change out of her school uniform.
Kish watched form outside the window, floating curiously. "I wonder what's up with kitten." Appearing noiselessly into the house, Kish hovered over the floor and over to the counter. After quickly reading over the two letters, Kish looked up in the direction of the steps now understanding what Ichigo was upset about. However, he himself didn't get why family was so important…
Breaking out of the thought, he shook his head. He hated it when Ichigo was hurt! It made him want to be there even if she did push him away with even more hurtful words. Kish imaged her gorgeous pink eyes, moist from her tears that she wouldn't let flow.
"I've got to help her. That creep, Masaya, isn't here to do it, so she's fare game." Walking over to door frame of the kitchen and facing the steps, Kish leaned against it and waited.
After several seconds, Ichigo unhurriedly walked down the steps and was about to head into the family room when she unexpectedly spotted him! Ichigo froze dead in her tracks, staring with disbelief, uneasiness and curiously going through her head. Kish was the first to make a move. Making a direct yet as well soft eye contact, he spoke. "…Hey…"
Ichigo blinked herself free of thoughts. "What are you doing here…?" He was silent. Realizing he knew something, Ichigo put her hand on her tight hips and asked. "Alright, Kish, what'd you do? Steal? You did, didn't you? And you want me to bail you out, is that it? Well?"
Kish continued solemn. "I…I heard about your grandfather, kitten."
Ichigo's eyes widened then calmed. "Well you certainly haven't matured much in the last month. You're still a sneaky pesk."
Staring, Kish whispered. "I'm sorry…" Ichigo looked away. From her reaction he realized she was trying to get it off her mind. Kish sympathetically came quietly over to her and stared. Ichigo on the other hand didn't dare look at him because she knew she'd easily lose herself inside his golden eyes. Gently, Kish touched her face and said. "You know, kitten, ignoring the situation won't make it any harder to deal with." With out warning, Kish moved into her face and softly kissed her forehead. Watching her, he waited for her reaction.
"Why are you here?" she asked, distance in her voice.
At last, Kish made a joke with his grin. "To help you in your hour of need. You're a damsel in distress, or in this case, a cat in a catastrophe!"
Ichigo couldn't help but smile with sarcasm. "Well, isn't that sweet of you, 'here to help me in my hour of need!" She rolled her eyes. "You're not winning me over that easily!" At that, Ichigo walked into the family room and began turning on the lights about the house. Kish followed at her heels.
"Maybe you don't want help but you defiantly need it!" Kish smirked, teasingly.
Ichigo shouted, spinning heatedly around while leaning in his face. "Me?! I need help?! You're an alien, remember, you're the weird one!!"
"Sure. But I think we could easily call it even in weirdness with you having a cat ears and a tail!" He smirked leaning close in her face. Ichigo's cheeks shot red as she placed her hands on his chest and slightly pushed to keep their faces as far apart as possible. Laughed Kish, his eyes sparkling. "Well? Aren't you gonna bite back with another comment or two?"
"I…I…umm…uh…well…" she stuttered blankly. Kish smirked again, moving her hands so he could lean back in. Gently, he kissed her cheek. Then she screeched like an eagle, trying to break free but failing. "Ehh! Knock it off!"
Kish groaned. "Stop struggling. Why do you always do that?"
"Let go of me!" she shrieked. Convinced, Kish let go and Ichigo without delay backed away. "Now what is you want?!" She shouted.
Kish sighed. Time to lie. "Alright fine" he groaned in a slipshod tone. "I'm tired of Pai and Tart endlessly bugging me. It's only been a month but I think I'm going mad! Besides, all that thrilling excitement on earth those last few months was a huge amount of playtime to be exposed to! It was almost to fun to bear! Now they expect me to blend in, calm down and get over it all? I can't just go home and return to boring old normal life - not after meeting you, koneko-chan!" He leaned into her blushed face and begged childishly. "Let me stay, oh please let me stay! Just until your parents get back, honey! Please?"
Ichigo rolled her eyes. "Don't give those puppy dog eyes, Kish!"
"Oh come on, sweetheart, pretty please?!" He pleaded again. "Pai and Tart and making me go crazy and I'm bored to tears! Let me stay with you!" He wanted to be with Ichigo of course…but it wasn't Pai and Tart really that was causing him to run here…
Ichigo stared into his marvelous, golden eyes that seemed to gaze right through her. Sighing, Ichigo answered. "Alright fine! But ONLY until my parents get back!"
Jumping in the air, Kish yelled. "Yes!"
"But there WILL be rules, got it?!"
Whining, Kish dropping his head. "What!" Whining, Kish dropping his head. Pouting, he sat down in the air, his arms crossed and an irritated glare on his cute face.
Ichigo smiled. "Oh. stop acting like a three year old. Now it's only a few rules. One, you can't touch me, and TWO; you absolutely can NOT kiss me!! Clear?"
"Harshy!" snapped Kish. "Am I allowed to look at you?" he mocked.
"That's not funny!" she snapped. Just as she was about to walk away, Kish grabbed her around the waist and spun her into him so their faces were close.
"KISH!!" Ichigo screamed. "I just told you that you couldn't touch me!!"
Kish smirked and hovered around her lips. "You didn't say 'go' to your rules, yet" he chuckled. Before Ichigo could fight back Kish went on. "Listen kitten, I have an idea. How about this; for the next three days, starting tomorrow, I follow your rules and you teach me all about your culture. I can even help around the house. But after that, for three days also, you follow 'my' rules and I teach you all about my culture! What do you say, cutie?"
Ichigo stared into his eyes and considered it. "What exactly are 'your' rules?" she asked a bit nervous.
Kish tapped her lips with his finger. "Aww, kitten is curious." He shirked, teasingly. "Sorry, sweetie, but I know how much girls like surprises so mums the word! You'll have to wait and see!"
Ichigo pulled away and blinked curiously. "Alright…but if you break any of those three rules then the game's over!" Slowly reaching out her hand she said, "…I guess…it's…a deal… " Kish shook it and remained holding it.
"Oh come on kitty-cat, where's that positive, cute attitude gone and hid? Cheer up, we'll have lots of fun together!" he chuckled.
"Can you please let go now?" Ichigo asked, ignoring his playful attitude. Kish shook his head, still holding her and smirked. "GO!" Ichigo snapped while rolling her eyes. Surprising her, Kish immediately obeyed and released her.
"Wow" she thought. "He…obeyed? But that wont last long, if he breaks the rules, deals off! At least I'd have some peace!"
"So, where do we start?" Kish asked, placing his hands on his hips.
"I guess I'll show you around the house but then we'd better prepare for bed. It's already late, your lessons we'll have to start tomorrow." Ichigo answered.
Kish smirked. "What ever you say Kitty-sensei." Ichigo glared then started.
"Alrighty, this obviously is the family room" she explained looking around. It was a medium sized room containing a swade brown couch in the center, a coffee table, and against the wall on a shelf was a large silver TV, facing the couch. To the sides of the TV shelf were two book shelves holding photo albums, DVDs, books and many other interesting things. Overall, it appeared very cozy.
"So we usually keep this room pretty tidy and it's a great place to hand out" Ichigo smiled. Turning around and walking out, they saw the front door to the left and the large combined kitchen-dinning room straight on. "If you go on through the kitchen it'll lead you to the laundry and storage room and then the back door."
To the right of them was a stair case, carpeted still with the same dirty-pale-brown rug. Leading Kish upstairs, Ichigo continued the exploration. "To the left is my mom and dad's room, that's the bathroom, down here is their office and this is my room" she said smiled while walking down the hall and pointing to a door.
"Can I go in?" he asked.
Ichigo recoiled somewhat, confused and staring at him. "He asked me? Why? Why is following my rules?" she thought. "Yeah, it's fine, go on in" she sighed puzzled.
Opening the door and turning on the light, Kish entered. The room was comfortably set and sized. The soft rug was light pink and the walls off-white. Against the back wall was her wooden framed bed with a thick mattress underneath her pink comforter and pillows. A pink bordered window was beside the bed, and a dresser on the other side. On the right wall were two shelves containing books, magazines, tiny trinket boxes, pictures and lots of other cool stuff! To the close left was a closet. On the entrance door wall, close to them, was Ichigo's neat, wooden desk.
Kish spun slowly in circles as he took it all in. It had been a while since he'd seen her room. What a cool, mystic feeling to have permission to be in it, as well. Smiling, Ichigo spoke up. "Listen, you can sleep in my parent's room as long as you don't break anything!" Kish looked back at her, nodded, and then following her out of the room and to her parent's room. "Well this is it; you can take the bed or the floor, what ever you think is more comfortable."
Sitting on the bed, Kish smiled. "Cool." Staring at her he replied. "Well, good night… even though I'm not tired at all."
Well I am! Today is Monday after all, beginning of a new week of school. I'm already exhausting with all the homework I have!" sighed Ichigo. "I'm going to bed. Night." She closed the door. In thought, Kish stared at the shut door.
"Wow" he thought. "I can't believe she's letting me stay! I've really got to watch myself, if I break any rules, even slightly she'll kick me out! It's just three days." Kish laid back on the bed and smirked evilly. "I can't wait!"
Attention! I know a lot of people HATE it when writers change Kish's alien ears to human ears because it's changing who Kish really is, I agree. I only did it because it was Ichigo's three days. I make them go back to alien ears, promise! Anyways, please read and review.
