Hey guys! Felt like writing an IchigoxRyou story. I love this pairing so much that it's a shame that they don't fall in love for real. I think Masaya can burn in hell and the flames can devour him:D Cool huh? There is one story that I'm reading called "Treasured" and it's also an IchigoxRyou. Y'all should read it cause its sooooo great!!!! Author: Angel of Sincerity. Go look it up y'all cause it worth the time. Well...hope you enjoy the first chapter of my story!!!

Disclaimer: I do not own Tokyo Mew Mew or the characters.

Note: Italics means character is thinking or there is onomatopoeia.

In Love With Platinum - Chapter 1: Suddenly in Debt

"Everyone, we are about to land at Tokyo National Airport. Please, remain seated and we will be there shortly," said a woman over the plane's intercom.

"……"

Ichigo Momomiya remained silent as she stared gloomily out the window at the marvelous city of Tokyo. She was now returning home after studying in England along with her Masaya…well, her ex-Masaya. She was almost at the peak of shedding tears knowing that she will never lay eyes on that gorgeous face again.

How could he be so selfish? She thought, I can't believe he broke up with me for that…a stupid reason…doesn't he want me to have friends? Ichigo played back that dreaded scene numerous of times in her mind, trying to figure out her flaws.

I don't understand? I thought we…were meant for each other… A pair of tears trickled down her rosy cheeks and she began to weep. She quickly stopped her crying in order not to disturb the person next to her for he was asleep.

No crying Ichigo…you will be home soon…and you will see your friends again. She dried off her pretty eyes with the long sleeves of her sweater. But, she was right. She knew that once she arrives back to Café Mew Mew, she will receive a loving welcome from everyone.

Well…not everyone…

In the pit of her mind, she recalled a certain 16-year-old that would certainly be quite unwelcoming. Every time he sensed her presence in the same room, he would immediately begin his rude and sarcastic remarks…and they were always directed towards her. A certain 16-year-old blonde by the name of Ryou Shirogane.

Ugh! That Shirogane! She thought in disgust, Well, I'm not gonna let him ruin my coming home. I'll just ignore him as if he wasn't even there…

"Passengers, we have arrived at Tokyo National Airport. Please exit in an orderly manner. Thank you for flying with Asian Airlines and have a nice day!"

Everyone exited the plane in an "orderly manner" just like the attendant asked for. They crowd of people marched on towards the gates as if they were programmed machines. As soon as Ichigo reached the rotating conveyor belt, she retrieved her luggage and phoned for a cab. The cab drove through the streets of Tokyo towards the cute destination. As soon as Ichigo viewed the pink Café, the taxi halted, she unloaded her belongings, and paid the driver with some money that Masaya had given her after the break up.

It was as if he wanted me to go home so soon by giving me so much money. He must have been saving it for this. An image of Masaya's radiant smile showed itself in Ichigo's thoughts. She hastily shook it away the nightmare.

I will never see him again… Ichigo almost began the waterworks once more, but held them in, not wanting to look depressed on her day back home.

And also, I must not let Shirogane torture me. He will definitely say something rude about the whole thing.

She took hold of her luggage, took a deep breath, and walked over to the Café's double doors. She twisted the cutely decorated knob…click…and entered…

WELCOME BACK ICHIGO!!!

The whole gang jumped out and surprised the cat so much that her cute, fuzzy tail and ears popped out as usual. Mint and Zakuro were throwing a rainbow of streamers in the air. Lettuce was holding a bunch of balloons, but clumsily tripped and off they went floating to the ceiling. Pudding was performing all sorts of circus and acrobatic stunts on a unicycle and finally, Akasaka came out through the saloon-style doors and carried a large, lovely cake with various types of decorations and colors; almost too lovely to eat.

"Welcome back home Ichigo-san," said Akasaka.

"Ichigo!!!" all the girls shrieked with the exception of Zakuro, but who seemed equally thrilled. They all stopped what they were doing and captured their friend in a huge, warm embrace.

"Everyone! I missed you all so much!" exclaimed Ichigo with a big smile. They were all still intertwined in the hug. Akasaka patiently waited for the girls to stop their hellos in order to announce the time for cake. He placed the cake on one of the heart-shaped tables and the girls gathered around.

"Ichigo oneechan! I'll tell you how much money I've made at the park!" excitedly said Pudding.

"Okay!"

Everyone began to serve themselves a slice of Akasaka's famous German chocolate cake and some of Mint's high quality tea.

"I hope this celebration cheers up Ichigo-san," said Lettuce to Mint as she poured some tea into her cup.

"Yeah. She still must be really upset after being rejected by someone you deeply love. I would go crazy if oneesama shunned me out of her life." They walked over towards the table to join everyone else in their cake feast.

As everyone indulged in their sugary sweets, they laughed and joked about everything they had missed in the past four months. Tales of how Lettuce broke twenty plates in a day and when Zakuro accidentally scared a group of girls away with her ice like glare were shared amongst the gang. Ichigo also shared her wonderful stay in England. The whole story was going great, until she hesitated to speak about "the incident."

Masaya…how could you? All the things we had gone through together…all those times you were there for me…were they all for nothing? A hopeless cause? Ichigo paused and stared down at her tea, seeing her beautiful, but sad reflection.

But I cannot cry…Shirogane will surely make things worse…? Hey?…were is he anyway? She lifted her head up and scanned the Café's dining area. No Shirogane to be found.

"Akasaka-san," said Ichigo.

"Yes?"

"Where's Shirogane?"

Akasaka let a tiny gasp out and formed a depressed expression on his face.

"Well…Ichigo-san…after you left to England, Ryou-"

"I know!" shouted Ichigo not catching Keiichiro's statement and completely cutting him off, "He's probably in his room…and that jerk won't even come down here to welcome me back?! He's got another thing coming!" The redhead angrily stood from her chair, stomped over to the staircase, and up the second floor.

"Akasaka, you should tell her where Shirogane really is," began Zakuro, "She may find him rather bothersome, but…"

"…But she will react quite sad to his disappearance, no matter how much she finds him annoying."

Well? What did y'all think? Like? Please review! I was going to include what happened to Shirogane, but I decided to leave a cliff hanger! (laughs evily). Sorry...and also...it's getting kinda late and I got school to go to tomorrow and other stuff. PLEASE REVIEW!!! I REALLY ENJOY WHAT Y'ALL THINK OF IT!!!!! I'll give you a cookie if ya do!!! oakysan0108 OUT!!!