"It's over," I whispered. I looked down, not wanting to face the sadness that seemed to radiate off him.
"Ichigo...?" Masaya asked.
"I'm sorry...It's just..." I said shaking my head.
"It can't be we've been-"
"I know, I just don't feel anything," I said finally looking up. Masaya's deep brown eyes bored down deep in my soul. Sadness coursed through my body just like my blood. I looked away hoping the sadness would just go away.
It didn't go away, his eyes kept on coming back every time I blinked. I felt a warm hand on my chin. His hand lifted my face so we were face to face.
"Ich...igo," Masaya whispered leaning forward. Once I noticed what he was about to do, I didn't have time to pull away.
Masaya's soft and delicate lips touched mine. Unlike before, warmth didn't spread throughout my body. No happiness, nothing. All that flooded inside me were the happy times Masaya and I shared throughout the last two years. I wish the sadness was replaced with happiness. That the memories were a sign of the future and not the past. I pushed away not wanting to deal with the pain.
I turned around and ran down the halls. I came after school to tell this to Masaya. It was painful but part of me was happy. I ran out the front doors and toward the Café.
Twelve times! Twelve times I tried to run away and get back to Ichigo, but each time Pai and Taruto stopped me!. I just can't take it anymore! This time I'm just going to walk out the doors, no looking back. I walked out the door and down the hallway. I took a left which got me to the main room.
Pai was sitting on his comfy chair (he doesn't like it when people sit on his comfy chair.) He was typing stuff on the biggest computer screen I have ever seen. It seemed like he was looking up glue. I walked to the front door.
"Thirteenth try I see," Pai said. I just kept walking, no looking back.
"Well, see ya," Pai said. I stopped and turned is he letting me go so easily? No! just turn around! But my legs wouldn't let me.
"Why aren't you electrocuting me or chasing me around with a pointy stick?" I asked.
"Because my butt is glued to the chair," Pai said interlacing his fingers. That explains the glue!
Um...?" I said with a confused look on my face.
"Taruto," Pai said.
"Ahhh, so can I leave now?" I asked, pointing to the door.
"Yup, but just remember, I will come after you!" Pai exclaimed.
"Yeah...," I said turning around.
"Bye! Bye!" Taruto yelled from somewhere. I turned around to see if Taruto was there. all I saw was Pai watching Hannah Montana. Wait, what? I shook my head and looked back at the screen. Yup, that was Hannah Montana. I turned around, not wanting to know why. I walked out the door and teleported to the ship.
Here I come kitten!
I burst through the café's door. I was that last to arrive. I straightened up and walked towards the door leading to my strawberry colored uniform. Nobody said a word, a glimpse of blank faces but no words. I entered the dressing room and got changed. I looked in the mirror and straightened my uniform up. think about every positive thing. I have great friends, I have a good job, I saved the world, I met Kisshu... Wait! I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I was blushing.
A thought burst into my mind, I couldn't push it away. what if the reason I broke up with Masaya was for Kisshu? I could see and feel my face turning beet red. Nobody's in the room, so why am I blushing? I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I stumbled out of the door just in time to see the first customer walk in. Masaya.
My eyes widened and I looked around to see if Pudding or Lettuce could welcome him. They both shook their heads. I swallowed and walked up to Masaya with a smile on my face.
"Welcome to Café Mew Mew," I said.
"Ichigo," Masaya said
"Um, yes?" I asked.
"ICHIGO!" Masaya yelled. All of the sudden he jumped forward and had his hands on my shoulders. We fell backwards. I landed on my back and yelped. We kept sliding until I hit my head on the wall. My vision became fuzzy but I saw Masaya fighting off everyone.
"How dare you!" Pudding yelled, jumping on his back.
"Get off me you little rodent!" Masaya yelled. Pudding covered his eyes. Zakuro grabbed a hold of Masaya's arms.
"Take this!" Minto exclaimed. She bent her leg back and brought it forward. Masaya's eyes nearly popped out of his head and barely a word came from his mouth. I am so happy I'm not a boy. Years of ballet can really strengthen your leg muscles.
Pudding jumped off of Masaya and Zakuro let him go. Masaya collapsed on the ground moaning in agony. I put my arms on the ground and pushed up. Immediately, I fell backwards.
"Ichigo!" Lettuce cried, running towards me. everybody else followed. They helped me up, trying to make me feel as little pain as possible. I saw Keichiro and Ryo burst out from the kitchen. Keichiro whispered something to Ryo and he nodded. Ryo walked to the front to of the café and opened the door, changing the sign form "Yes! Were open!" to "Sorry, were closed."
He walked back to us and stood behind Pudding. Keichiro walked up to me and asked what happened and how was I feeling. I explained, but I was out of it. I was focused on the violent, heartbroken, groaning figure on the floor. all of the sudden his head snapped up and his eyes were trained on Minto. He slowly got up. I knew that once Kisshu, Pai, and Taruto have left that my Mew Mew powers are inactivated, but sometimes I forget.
I jumped out of my seat, forgetting about my wooziness. I took out my pendent and held in front of my face.
"Mew Mew Strawberry! Metamorphosis!" I yelled. I felt a tingle inside me and I embraced it. I felt power course through me. delight and comfort. It pulsed through my body until it exploded outwards.
There I was, cat tail and ears. Pink outfit. I was a Mew Mew again! I turned towards Masaya who looked surprised and in pain. I smiled and felt a familiar power burn inside.
"Ribbon! Strawberry! Surprise!" I yelled. I spun around and pointed my weapon at Masaya. Bubbles exploded outwards and hit Masaya hard. He flew backwards and hit a wall with a nasty boom. I walked up to him and saw that he was unconscious.
"Ichigo?" pudding asked.
I looked back and looked down. I had my Mew Mew outfit on. I could hear the little dings of the bell in my tail as it swung back and forth. I could hear people talking across the street. I had the sudden urge to take a nap, eat fish, and play with yarn. That could only mean one thing.
Kisshu was back!
I landed in a forest. The trees are rich green and the grass a light green. I stepped out of the ship and took a big deep breath. The fresh air smelled so nice. I never thought I'd miss it so much. The birds chirping filled my ears. I pressed a button on the ships key and it cloaked itself. The key also disappeared. I clapped my hands together and smiled.
I began to walk, but got too impatient and teleported in front of the pink Café Mew Mew. I smiled and licked my lips. I remember when Ichigo was in a pink dress and the Café was having some sort of ball. Then I ruined it. I chuckled and was about to teleport in when the doors started opening. I quickly teleported in the shadow of the trees. I watched as Minto, Lettuce, and Zakuro pulled something limp out of the Café. I squinted and saw that it was Masaya. I smiled even bigger. Did they kill him? Please tell me they killed him! Ichigo and Pudding came walking out. They were talking to Zakuro, hopefully on where to bury the body. I stifled a laugh. Zakuro nodded and they once again picked up Masaya.
Masaya groaned, that means he's alive. Wondrous. He opened his eyes, and looked around, his body still limp. A red car pulled up and Zakuro, Minto, and Lettuce put Masaya in. Zakuro and Minto got in the car. It pulled off. Lettuce and Pudding went inside. Ichigo stayed outside. She walked towards me, hopefully not noticing me. she sat on the ground and put her knees to her chest, and wrapped her arms around her knees. She rested her chin on her knees and closed her eyes. I slowly walked towards her. I stopped right behind her and bent over her. I smiled.
"Miss me kitten?" I asked. Ichigo jumped in the air and landed on her feet. As she swung around I straightened up. she looked at me in amazement. I chuckled.
"Kisshu?" She asked.
"Who else?" I asked.
"Uh, um... How's the weather out their?" She asked. That's all she could ask, huh? She must be embarrassed or really really miss me!
"Well, it's not trying to kill us," I replied. She shook her head and straightened up.
"What are you doing here?" She asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Well to me, it's kinda obvious," I said with a mischievous smile.
"If you're after the Mew Aqua, good luck. Plus, your planet's already saved, what more could you do with it?" She asked scornfully.
"I'm not here for the Mew Aqua." I said chuckling, "I'm here for you."