As usual, Ichigo was running late as trying to get to the café as fast as she could. She didn't feel like having Ryou breathing down her neck yet again.

Everything started being a little tough for Ichigo only a month ago. Her and Masaya both felt that it was time to break up, because their relationship wasn't going anywhere what with her having to work all the time, sometimes even on her day off, and him working on saving the planet, schoolwork, and kendo practice.

'Shirogane better not bite my head off for being a little late once I step into the place! It's practically his fault that me and aoyama had to break up to begin with!' she thought still in a rush.

"What's up, my honey?"

Hearing the voice, Ichigo skidded to a stop, and nearly tripped over herself. She then looked up at where the annoying voice was coming from, and saw it was one of her least favorite jerks in the entire universe: Kisshu.

"Apparently, you. When the heck are you going to stop stalking me and leave me in peace?" she asked, getting in a fighting stance looking like she was ready for a fight.

"Now, now, let's not get hostile kitten. Stalking is such a strong word. I prefer the term "watching over" " he stated, matter-of-factly.

"It's spying without the person your "watching over" even knowing, constantly following them" she explained rather hotly, adding air quotes to the words watching over. "Stalking!"

He floated closer to her, her still in her stance. "You know, you always manage to make yourself look cute, no matter what you do." He then reached out to stroke her cheek. "That's one of the things I love about you kitten. Other than how pretty you are, your fiery disposition is what keeps me driving. It's a VERY good thing that your mine." He finally ended saying.

She slapped his hand away from her. "Let's get one thing straight. I don't belong to you, and I NEVER will belong to you. I don't go for possessive psycho stalkers!" His eye twitched at that comment. "Now, outta my way! I'm late for work." She tried to run off, but Kisshu teleported in front of her, blocking her way.

She tried to run past him, but he grabbed a hold of her hand before she was out of reach. "I don't know why you always have to fight me on this. I'm a much better candidate than any human male ever could be." He said, all cheeriness gone.

"Kisshu, either you let me go, or I yank out your fangs." She threatened. Just as he was about to say something, Masha popped out of Ichigo's pocket, startling him into letting her go. She and Masha then made a run for it to the café, finally away from the annoying alien.

"Thank you, Masha. You're such a good friend." She said out of breath, but smiling.

"Good friend! Masha is good friend!": he said flying in the air happily.

All of a sudden, Ryou came towards Ichigo, not looking too happy. "Ichigo! Where the heck have you been? We've got orders piling up everywhere, and half an hour late!" he yelled.

"I'm sorry! I was caught by Kisshu while I on my way here. If I had known beforehand that he was gonna block my way, I would've taken another route to get here. Blame him!" she said still out of breath.

He then sighed. "Fine. Just go change and get to work already." He ordered before walking away.

'You think he'd be a little concerned since one of his mew mew's is being hounded by the enemy.' She thought angrily as she dragged her feet to the dressing room.

After work was done, everyone was sitting down, taking a breather, because of how busy it was.

"I didn't even get a chace to drink my tea today, because some couple had to take my spot, and there were way too many people coming in!" Mint complained. When Mint doesn't have her daily tea, Mint throws a fit.

"Just goes to show that people love the sweets." Lettuce said, wiping down a table.

"Yeah! Plus, I made a lot of tips from performing so much! Though, I am a little dizzy from all the flips and tricks that I did." Pudding said, holding onto the table in front of her.

Zakuro didn't say anything, but was cracking her neck.

Ichigo sighed heavily. "We need a vacation away from the café." She stated.

Everyone said yeah and nodded their head in agreement.

Ryou came upstairs with Akasaka, and decided to make an announcement. "Girls, how do you all feel about camping?" he asked, suggesting something.

Pudding was the first to speak up. "I love it! Me and my brothers and sisters have a camping trip once a year. It's so much fun!"

"I've never gone camping before, but I think I might like it. Getting away from the city, and all the noise….. It could be very relaxing." Lettuce finished saying.

"It's ok, I guess. I only went once, and I slept in one of my family's deluxe trailers." Mint said sort of snobbish.

"Yeah, camping's cool with me." Ichigo said.

"As long as I don't get bit by that many bugs, I should be fine with it." Zakuro said finally.

"Great. How does going on a camping trip in a couple of days sound? Maybe we could do it for a week or so?" he asked.

They were all for it. All of them couldn't wait to get away from work and just relax.