Hey people ! Welcome to my Christmas present ! A little series of oneshots of my fave pairings.
First up : Kisshu x Ichigo, snowboard, mountain, lots of fluff and humor ! What else do you need ? Oh yeah ! No Masaya.
Enjoy !
Toukiyama
The ski station of Toukiyama was one of the most famous holiday spots in Japan ; first of all, because the panorama was absolutely gorgeous, but also because of the diversity of the skiing runs. It was a very modest place though. The hotel was a small and warm chalet nestling among high, deep green trees sprinkled with white snow.
It was morning, and the little skiing run, behind the chalet, was calm and peaceful...
"OUCH !"
For the tenth time – at least -, Ichigo slipped on her own feet and fell down heavily on the ground ; growling, she picked herself on her hands and knees and tried to get up. But the treacherous snowboard found itself between her ankles again and she lost her balance, landing in the snow.
"Uh ! Who the heck invented snowboards ?" she grumbled, exasperated.
She had been on the run for at least half an hour, and she hadn´t been able to stay still on that board once.
It looked so easy on TV, though !
And I thought it would be exalting ! It´s torture !
But then again, she had never done this in her life before ! And Aoyama-kun had promised he would teach her...
Ichigo´s face darkened a bit and she sighed.
She had wanted to go to Toukiyama for so long... and when she had won this four-day stay. thanks to the contest organised by the Convention center, she had been thrilled, excited, happy. To finally learn snowboard, and also to spend some time with her boyfriend.
But...
"I´m sorry, Ichigo, I can´t come with you... I have to lead a very important manifestation this week-end. It´s for the environnement´s sake, you understand ?
"Yes, of course, Aoyama-kun... but... I really wanted to go to Toukiyama with you...
"Don´t worry. When you return, we´ll go somewhere, I promise. Okay ? It´s just that now isn´t the right moment. I am too busy."
He kissed her forehead, smiled gently and left.
Without Masaya, Ichigo didn´t really enjoy Toukiyama as much as she would have wanted. And God, she really couldn´t learn snowboard properly.
Oh, come on ! Just because Aoyama-kun isn´t here doesn´t mean I can´t have fun ! Let´s try again !
A determined look blossoming on her features, Ichigo picked herself up and stood on the board, trying to put her feet in the right position. The board started moving forward slowly... slowly...
Yes ! Yes ! I can do it !
She smiled cheerfully.
And – of course – suddenly started shaking as the board moved faster. Afraid, she moved her arms frenetically up and down, trying to remain still, but lost her balance, fell off the board and VLAM !
Ended in the snow...
Aaaaaah !
Hissing angrily, Ichigo put her hands on the ground, ready to get up... when a snicker was heard from above.
" I thought kittens always landed on their feet... what´s the matter, koneko ? Feeling tired ?"
Ichigo froze.
No, please... not him...
Wearing and expression of exasperated resignation, the catgirl turned around to face the green-haired alien who had been spying on her.
"Kisshu...
"Ohayo, Ichigo-chan."
Kisshu looked as nonchalant and mocking as ever, sitting on one of the tree´s branches, his golden eyes shining with contentment. His lips were turned into the familiar smirk that usually annoyed her – and worried her – so much.
The redhead promptly picked herself up, and glared at him. This really wasn´t the right time. Well actually, it never was, but especially now !
"Why are you here, Kisshu ?
"Do I really need a reason to visit you, honey ?"
Without a warning, the alien jumped off the tree, landing in front of her. Before she could make a single move, he took a hold of her chin, approaching his face from hers.
"It´s been a while. I missed you..."
Ichigo blinked, confused. Kisshu´s grin grew larger.
"Happy to see me, I see.
"Of course not ! she exclaimed. I never am. Let me go.
"I don´t feel like it.
"Uh !"
She tried to struggle, but his grip was too great. Kisshu grinned, seeing her efforts, and nodded with commiseration.
"Koneko-chan, you should know it´s perfectly useless... stop being so silly.
"In your dreams ! she spat out, struggling even more.
"Mmm. You look so delicious."
This comment was so unexpected, the young girl stopped moving and gazed at him in disbelief. Bad idea. He chose this very moment to lean forward, pressing his lips against hers quickly ; taken by surprise, she had no time to push him away.
He broke off, finally letting her go, and licked his lips.
"Liked it, didn ya ?"
Ichigo shook her head furiously. This was the second time that jerk kissed her !
It was unbearable, stupid, and so warm...
Eeeh ?
Against her will, her cheeks turned cherry red. Why was she reacting like this ? This was Kisshu !
Exactly ! replied a small voice in her head.
Ichigo prefered to shut that voice up quickly. Embarassed, she took another step back.
"No, I didn´t ! I only like it when Aoyama-kun kisses me. He´s with me."
It was hard. Quick. Sharp. And she didn´t mean to say it like this. For a second, Kisshu gave her an upset glance, and then just frowned skeptically.
"I can see that.
"Oh ! she exclaimed. You´re wrong ! He´s just busy... he has a demonstration for nature."
She actually sounds PROUD ? Kisshu shook his head, half-upset, half-exasperated. She´s actually happy that Aoyama isn´t spending winter holiday with her ? She is so blunt...
Well, duh. She was Ichigo.
He grinned at the thought, and she couldn´t help but feel nervous, seeing this.
"You are very disappointed, aren´t you, Koneko ?
"Nani ?
"Don´t act dumb. I´ve been watching you. Ever since you got here, and even before that... you´re upset that your boyfriend isn´t with you, and you can´t enjoy your stay here as much you want."
It was true, and Ichigo couldn´t deny it, but she still shook her head. Kisshu was trying to confuse her. She couldn´t fall into his traps...
What traps ?
It´s true Aoyama-kun isn´t here...
Ichigo took a deep breath.
"Why are you here, Kisshu ?" she asked again, more dryly.
The alien adverted his gaze from her face to the snowboard. He raised an eyebrow.
"What´s that ?"
Surprised, she followed the direction he was looking at and then, looked back at him.
"It´s a snowboard...
"Mmm. And what do you do with it ?"
This time, amazement become more evident on her features as she frowned, puzzled.
"You came here to ask me what snowboard is ?"
Kisshu pondered her words for a moment, then smirked playfully.
"So it would seem."
Sheesh !
"Don´t make fun of me ! she hissed. You don´t even know what it is !
"Absolutely. That´s why I´m asking you, Koneko-chan."
After this, Ichigo was unable to think of a good come back... so she just sighed and picked up the board. Heck, it wouldn´t hurt if she told him what it was, right ?
( Wrong, duh )
"You stand on it, and then you slid along the runs. You have to avoid the rocks, and obstacles. And sometimes you can do acrobatic figures, too, but only experts can do that...
"Sounds easy !
"Not really ! I´ve been there for over half an hour and I can´t stay still on it...
"That must be because you´re bad.
"NANI !"
God, she´s so cute when she´s angry... and luckily, she´s very easy to annoy... Kisshu chuckled to himself. Silly kitty.
"It´s not my fault if I always fall down ! Ichigo claimed. I do my best !
"Honestly, I´m quite upset, honey. I mean, I thought you were more graceful than that. Aren´t you a cat ?
"Cats don´t do snowboard, Baka !
"Well, aren´t you ?
"Yeah... but... raaawwwr !"
Exasperated, she tried to tackle him, but he avoided easily by jumping in the air. Folding his arms, he stared at her in delight, enjoying the attention he was given.
I could get used to this... even if a little calm wouldn´t be that bad.
Ichigo was truly angry. What did that perverted sexy alien jerk knew about sno...
Wait... wait ! Where did that come from ?
Not right ! What did that perverted handsome jer...
Aaaaaah !
Kisshu watched in amusement as Ichigo had her inner battle, even though he had no clue what she could be thinking about. It was always nice to see her confused.
However, Ichigo quickly arrived to a conclusion.
"In that case, why don´t you try it ! she said, pointing at him.
"A challenge ? he replied, interested.
"Yeah !"
Challenged by my favorite kitty... how could I say no ?
"As you wish, sweetheart, Kisshu said, landing on the ground again. But if I win, you´ll have to kiss me.
"Fine !"
His eyes sparkled, and Ichigo put her hands on her mouth. Why had she accepted like this ?
Because I know he´s not gonna win ! she tried to convince herself.
"Get ready, my koneko", Kisshu whispered.
A plan slowly taking place in his (perverted) mind.
Standing on the snowboard, he gazed upon the long run. It ended to a wall of green bushes, and a few rocks were scattered on the ground.
Easy.
Already smiling for his victory, the alien litterally jumped on the run, as Ichigo gasped, taken aback by his boldness.
Standing gracefully on the board, Kisshu slid along the run, avoiding gracefully the rocks and the trees. He arrived down the hill in a matter of seconds, nearing dangerously to the bushes. Right when he was about to collapse onto them, he jumped again, whirled on himself and caught the board as it fell from his feet.
"Wow !"
Ichigo, impressed, could just stare at him as he flew back to her, grinning satisfyingly. He´s really strong... and acrobatic...
Hey ! He´s an alien, that´s normal ! And he can fly ! He can do stuff like this every day.
"So, Ichigo-chan... impressed ? asked Kisshu slyly, hovering above her.
"You´re an alien ! That´s daily routine for you", she pouted.
But she could say whatever she wanted... Ichigo was, in truth, extremely impressed. And her shining eyes and deep blush betrayed her. With a chuckle, Kisshu got on the solid ground.
"Whatever you say..."
Letting the snowboard drop on the group, the boy suddenly encircled her waist with his arms, holding her tightly against him. Caught of guard, Ichigo found herself staring directly at his golden eyes. Blushing madly, she looked down timidly.
The alien put his hand under her chin, forcing her to look back at him, and started to lean over her face... his lips brushed against her fair skin... then against her ear...
"You remember... what happens if I win, Koneko... ?"
Swallowing nervously, Ichigo tried to breathe normally. Kisshu backed away very slowly, watching her...
And suddenly, he smirked mockingly and let go of her. Caught off guard, Ichigo blinked several times.
"Your turn !
"Na... nani ?"
Kisshu nodded, amused.
"I changed my mind. Now, it´s your turn. To do some snowboard."
Once she understood, Ichigo felt a deep feeling of disappointment overwhelm her. Doing her best not to show it, she nodded too, furiously, and folded her arms.
"Su... sure ! I´ll do it."
He took another step backwards.
"Good... so, what are you waiting for ?"
Nervous, she glared at him, took the board and stood on it. She was still feeling a bit dazed, and her cheek was burning her where Kisshu´s lips had touched it. Cursing him in his mind, she took a deep breath and tried to concentrate on the run.
If he can do it, so can I !
She bravely bent forward, and started to slid along the snow. Slowly, softly... the board approached the slope... God, it sure was hard to keep her balance ! Frightened against her will, she extended her arms on each side of her body, hoping to stay straight that way.
"Gosh, you´re really slow, Koneko !" Kisshu yawned behind her.
Furious, she turned her head around to face him.
"Shut up, you... aaaah !"
The board had suddenly plunged onto the slope, rapidly, and Ichigo´s eyes widened. She was going too fast ! Of course, she had not payed attention to this, since she was too busy yelling on the boy... baka alien, it´s his fault !
But this statement wasn´t of any help to her now.
"Nyaaaa !"
The snowboard was moving so fast, her vision became blurry. Her cat ears popped onto her head. Her face almost white because of the fear, she avoided the rocks at the last second ; but only to slip right after. Falling to the left, she landed in the snow and tumbled endlessly down the run, before crashing into the bushes.
Kisshu gasped.
"Ichigo !"
Not wasting any minute, the green-haired alien rushed down to the end of the run.
Her entire body aching, Ichigo rolled on her back. Her head had it a solid branch and she had now a pounding migraine. The snowboard lied between her feet. Again. Her ankle was terribly painful ; it was probably broken.
I´m never doing any snowboard again, she vaguely thought before passing out.
"Ichigo... wake up..."
Kisshu´s anxious voice reached her ears and she slowly emerged. Her eyes opened.
She was laying on her bed, in the chalet´s room, with a cushion settled under her broken ankle. The green-haired boy was sitting on the mattress next to her, watching her worriedly.
"Ki... Kisshu ?" she muttered.
Hearing her voice, he instantly had a satisfied smirk.
"Ah ! Better I see.
"Nya... what happened ? Where...
"Baka Koneko."
Caught off guard, Ichigo frowned.
"Uh ?
"You heard me."
He folded his arms and shook his head, wearing a false expression of disappointment.
"You can be so immature, he teased. You wanted to impress me so much you had an accident ! And you broke your ankle ! Sheesh, you have such an ego...
"Me ? Why you... ! Looks who´s talking !"
She´s fine !
Kisshu laughed, raised a hand and patted her on the head. Surprised, she didn´t try to push him.
Looking around her, she asked :
"Who brought me back in my room ?
"That would be me.
"You ? But why ?"
Something changed in his features and he sighed.
"God, you are so clueless... why do you think ?"
Ichigo hesitated. She could sense the seriousness behind his mocking façade.
"Ano... because..."
Because you like me ?
She didn´t dare to say it out loud.
She never truly believed that Kisshu really liked her... she was just his toy, right ?
Then why did he help you ? asked the annoying voice.
Because...
Kisshu watched as she became flustered. Then he smiled.
"You lost."
She blinked, puzzled.
"Nani ?
"You lost, he repeated. The challenge. Remember ?"
Oh, right...
But why does it matter ?
She had the response to her question almost immediatly.
"In that case, he whispered, we´ll go back to the first term."
Kisshu put his hands on her face, closed his eyes and kissed her on the lips.
Ichigo´s eyes widened.
He had never kissed her like this before.
It was warm, soft, soothing. With his left hand, he caressed her fair skin, sending shivers through her body. He put his other hand around her waist and pressed her against his chest.
And in his kiss, she felt many things : worry, fear for her, care, affection... and maybe more. A strong, deep emotion. Love... ???
She closed her eyes.
Soon after, Kisshu broke off. Breathless, Ichigo could just stare at him. His eyes were sparkling.
"You´re a klutz, Ichigo."
He chuckled.
"An adorable klutz."
The next second, he had vanished in the air.
Ichigo remained on her bed, mouth wide open.
After a long moment, she came back to her senses.
Baka Kisshu... she thought mechanically.
So obnoxious, so perverted, so...
So brave, caring and strong.
The thought wasn´t exactly unpleasant.
It was then Ichigo realized that she had not thought of Aoyama-kun once ever since she had met up with the alien.
Blushing madly, she laid back on her pillow.
"Merry early Christmas, Kisshu" she whispered to herself.
You know what´s ironic ? In episode 39, it was actually Masaya who was supposed to go skiing with Ichigo... oh well. It´s much more entertaining with Kisshu.
If you liked it, review ! If you didn´t, constructive criticism is welcome !
Next chapter : Taruto x Purin, coming soon !