His Return

It's been 4 years since the Mews beat Deep Blue and the aliens returned to their planet. The Mews continue to fight evil but the aliens haven't returned. They have all grown in their own ways and go on with their lives.

This is my first fanfic so be nice. I know its horrible but please read and review. And I'll appreciate a little constructive criticism.

Disclaimer: I do not own Tokyo Mew Mew or any of its characters. And enjoy….. Or not.

Taru-taru, thought Pudding on her way to Café Mew Mew. It was the last day of school and kids were rushing out of their classrooms, eager to get home and plan their summers.

Will you ever come back? she wondered. She missed him SO much. Sure it had been 4 years since he left but she still cared about him. She couldn't get him out of her head. She turned down every guy that asked her out. She only had feelings for Taru-taru.

She walked into Café Mew Mew and automatically greeted everyone. She quickly changed into her uniform and started to prepare for her performance.

"Hello Pudding-san", said Lettuce as she walked in.

"Hmmm? Oh hello Lettuce-oneechan" she replied, still distracted by her thoughts of Taruto.

"Is there something wrong Pudding?" asked Ichigo. Pudding's been more distracted these days than ever, she thought.

"Nope. Nothing's wrong with Pudding na no da!" she replied. She continued her work, still distracted.

When her shift was over, she quickly changed and ran out the door shouting "Good-bye everyone na no da!

"That's weird", said Mint, sipping her tea. "She usually takes some dessert. Oh well. Her loss."

Pudding rushed to the daycare center where her little sister, Heicha, stayed. "I'm so sorry I'm late! Come on Heicha. Let's go home. Thank you, Sensei!"

"Pudding-oneechan!" shouted Heicha, happy to see her sister. As soon as they got home, Pudding served her five siblings their dinner.

"Itadakimasu!" They all dug into their dinner. Pudding tried to sneak to her room but Heicha caught her.

"Aren't you going to eat Onee-chan?" Shoot. I'm busted. thought Pudding. "Ummm….I'm not hungry Heicha. I'm just gonna go to my room and rest." She ran up to her room before the others could question her. I can't stop thinking about him. She walked out onto her balcony to get some fresh air. She couldn't stop running his name over and over again through her mind. Taru-taru, Taru-taru, Taru-taru…

"I miss you so much," she said aloud. She just had to see him again. "I wish you'd come visit".

"Are you talking about me?" said a familiar voice. "Or are you thinking about that wretched fiancé of yours?"

She knew that voice but couldn't believe it. She turned around and surely enough, there was Taruto.

"Taru-taru!" she shouted, running forward and wrapping her arms around his neck. She buried her face in his chest, crying of joy. "Of course I was talking about you Taru-taru! Pudding doesn't miss Ron. Ron ruined Pudding's special album. I missed you na no da!" She blushed slightly as she said the last part.

"I missed you too Pudding. And I was only kidding about your fiancé" he said, wrapping his arms around her slim waist. He blushed. She missed me. And she's hugging me, he thought. Pudding stepped back to get a better look at him. He'd grown about 3 inches, so he was much taller than her now. His hair was a little longer and he no longer kept it in his 2 ponytails. He was dressed in a black T-shirt and blue jeans and he looked more muscular.

He felt awkward standing there, turning a darker shade of red, while she looked him up and down. So he did the same. She was a bit taller than the last time he'd seen her. Her blonde hair had grown past her shoulders, to the middle of her back. She wore it loose with just one braid on the left side of her head. He couldn't help staring at her perfect curves. Knock it off. he scolded himself mentally. You should be talking to her, not staring.

He looked up and saw her looking down, blushing a deep scarlet. He started moving forward, as if his body had a will of its own.

Pudding couldn't help looking down. She could feel his eyes on her. He's finally back. After four years, he came back. And he's so cute… She looked up, about to invite him inside, and found him right in front of her. Their noses were almost touching. She hadn't even heard him approach. She opened her mouth to say something but before she could utter a word, Taruto had her face in his hands and kissed her gently.

Taruto was surprised at himself. He was kissing her. He'd never kissed anyone before but it was as if he had no control of his body. And she was actually kissing him back. Am I dreaming? I can't be dreaming. It feels so real. The two broke apart after what felt like forever. They stared at each other, each taking in the other's face. It had been too long for both of them. Taruto took Pudding in his arms and held her tight, resting his head against her hair.

"Pudding?" he said after a while. "Yes, Taru-taru?" Gosh, he never realized how much he missed his nickname.

"C-can I have another one of those candy d-drops?" She laughed. She's so beautiful. he thought. Why can't I just admit to her that I love her?

"Of course Taru-taru na no da!" She smiled happily as she took his hand and led him inside.

To be continued in the next chapter! Laterz!