Today was just another day I thought watching as the time ticked by so slowly. 2 years had passed since the final battle with deep blue. Kish, Taruto and Pai had returned back their planet. Things had changed since then. Everyone was older, taller and more mature...well except pudding. She was still always hyper. The worst thing was...Aoyama-kun had left to live in England...with his new girlfriend only a few days ago.

-Flashback-

My phone began to ring in my bag. I quickly pulled it out, almost dropping it. I was clumsy!

"Hello?" I asked.

"Ichigo..." it was Aoyama-kun. His voice trailed off.

"Aoyama...kun? are you ok?" I started to get nervous. I thought something bad had happened to him.

"We...haven't talked...in ages, and I was just wondering...if you still loved me?"

"Of course I still love you!" I blurted out.

"Then please Ichigo...forget about me..."

"Aoyama...Kun, what do you mean?"

"Forget about me. I'm moving to England with..." I heard someone laughing.

"Who's with you?" I questioned.

He sighed "Ichigo...I have found someone else" the phone went dead.

My heart pounded against my chest. I couldn't move, it felt like every bone in my body was broken. Tears poured from my eyes. The pain was agonizing.

-Flash back ends-

As memorises of us together flooded into my head a tear ran down my cheek.

"Ichigo...are you ok?" it was Lettuce. "Ryou said we could all go home early, not many people were here at the cafe today". She smiled. Her hair swayed beside her.

"Oh ...I'm fine" I managed to smile.

Ryou never let us finish early. Oh well, best make the most of things.

Lettuce smiled as she swiftly walked to the door. I leapt up from my chair and ran to the changing rooms. Everyone had already left. I quickly changed from my uniform into a red top and some short, black shorts. Grabbing my bags, I slowly walked towards the door. I pulled down the handle and walked into the rain. The cold air wrapped around me forcing me to shiver. At least I didn't have far to work I thought smiling. Just around this corner and I would be there. I reached for the handle when the door swung open by its self. It was my mum.

"Hello Ichigo, you home early" she greeted me.

"Ryou let us finish early" I mumbled dashing for the stairs.

I walked into my room and slumped down on the bed. I looked over at my clock it was only 3:00pm! I noticed something next to the clock. I walked over and picked it up curiously. It was folded up so neatly. I quickly picked it up and unfolded it. My eyes opened in shock, my heart beat raced. It was a picture of everyone after the final battle with deep blue. Everyone looked happy. As I looked at everyone's faces I realised I stopped and stared at one person. It was Kish. He looked sad. His eyes were looking at me and Aoyuma-kun. What had happened to you Kish? For some strange reason I miss the way you greeted me, always wrapping your arms around my waist. The way you smile makes my heart race...oh my god! Did I just think about Kish! I stood in shock as I shook my head, trying to stop thinking about him. The picture dropped out of my hand and floated to the ground. I sighed and lay, spread out, across my bed.

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

My eyes fluttered open. My alarm clock continuously beeped at me. I sighed sitting up and reaching across, turning it off. I must have fallen asleep! It was Saturday! Why was my alarm even set? Oh well. Silence followed. I couldn't hear anything. How strange. Usually my parents found something to argue over. My stomach suddenly growled at me, scaring me so much I nearly fell of my bed! I began laughing. Not only was I clumsy, I was a scaredy cat too! I burst out laughing! Probably the reason I've been infused with an Iriomote cat!" My stomach growled at me again. I quess I really should make some breakfast!"

Quickly I managed to eat 2 slices of toast, of course with strawberry jam! It was delicious! I began walking up the stairs when I noticed a piece of pink paper stuck to the wall. I walked over to it and gently pulled it off. It read:

Ichigo, me and you're father had to leave early today. You auntie is in hospital. We're not sure why at the moment. We tried to wake you this morning but we couldn't! You just wouldn't wake! So we decided you would be ok for a few days on your own. I will ring you as soon as we can.

See you soon Ichigo.

Love from mum. X

I sighed. "That would explain the silence" I muttered. I decided to get changed and go to the cafe. Maybe everyone would be there? It was better than been at home, alone.

-5 hours later-

It was begging to get dark. I think I really should be going home now. I hate walking in the dark! I began to moan to myself. The cafe was closed now so I doubt no one would mind if I left. I had already changed back to my normal clothes.

"I have to go now everyone!" I shouted. Everyone's head popped round the kitchen.

"Bye-bye Ichigo-Chan!" Pudding shouted.

Lettuce nodded. "Bye-bye Ichigo!"

"Goodbye" both Zakuro and Minto said at the same time. They looked at each other and smiled.

I gently pushed the doors of the cafe open. Cool air hit my face as I walked out. It felt so nice as the cafe seemed to be really warm today. At least I didn't have far to walk, just around this corner, past the alley and I was home. I walked slowly past the corner. I could see the dark alley in front of me. As I reached it I looked to see if anyone was there. I couldn't see anyone. I always looked; It was just a habit I found myself doing all the time! With a sigh of relief, I carried on walking

All of a sudden a dark, hooded figure appeared out of nowhere from the corner of my eye. His hand grabbed my wrist tightly and pushed me against the wall. I began to scream but he put his hand over my mouth. My legs began to shake as he pulled a knife from his pocket. Tears began to run down my face as he...