The Troubles With Love
A/N: Alright I don't own TMM and I'm not claiming to either. I use some lyrics and I don't own those either
Chapter 1 "Screaming Secrets"
The brilliant sun shone into the room of a 15 year old green haired girl one Saturday afternoon as she walked over to her curtains and closed them. The girl's room was now pitch black as she walked over to her plush covered bed and sat down curling up with a pillow. No more than 2 years had passed since the final battle with Deep Blue had occurred. Ichigo and Masaya had both survived the final battle and everything seemed perfect. However, deep in this girl's heart everything was not perfect. Fifteen year old Retasu Midorikawa had been locked in her room for a week with little to eat and hardly no sleep.
In a perfect world, This could never happen, In a perfect world, You'd still be here, And it makes no sense, I can just pick up the pieces, But to you this means nothing, Nothing at all
Ryou Shirogane had went off to America to investigate with Keiichiro Akasaka what seemed like years ago to Retasu. The green haired girl had not gone with the other mews to bid farewell to the two guys the week before. She could not face Ryou, afraid that she would let out her secret. Ever since Retasu had met Ryou she could not deny that she had felt a certain fondness towards him. She blushed frequently when she was around him and she felt as if her heart was about to burst from her chest. Retasu could only dream that she would be able to tell the blond haired 17 year old how she felt. However, every time she came close to telling him she choked and could not get the words to come out.
Retasu was in horrible condition and she could not stop herself from thinking about Ryou and how she missed him. Days seemed like months to Retasu as she sat in her lonely room and cried on her pillows and plush toys. Retasu had gone through boxes of Kleenex and her family was beginning to worry about her health as they tried to cheer Retasu up, but the best they could do was get her to stop crying for 2 minutes.
Retasu heard a quiet knock on the door as she slowly lifted her head from her green pillow as she slowly got up and unlocked the door. Retasu opened the door to see a bright strawberry haired girl with concerned chocolaty brown eyes. The girl frowned as she looked into Retasu's teary sapphire eyes and then down at the tear stains on her cheeks.
"Retasu, the girls and I very worried about you. We haven't heard from you since Shirogane and Akasaka-san left for America. We have been trying to get a hold of you, but every time I called your cellular phone there was no answer." The now 15 year old Ichigo Momomiya stated slowly opening Retasu's green curtains allowing the sun to once again shine in the green room.
"Gomen Ichigo-san. I have not been up for doing much ever since Shirogane-san left for America." The green haired teen apologized as she hugged her green tear covered pillow.
"Retasu you have got to do something before you really hurt yourself. You have not eaten in a week and your mother says that you do not go to school or do anything besides sit up in your bedroom. Retasu this is not healthy for you. Come and get dressed, I am going to take you out for some fun." Ichigo smiled as she pulled Retasu off of her bed.
"Arigatou, Ichigo-san, however I do not think that I am up for going out just yet." Retasu replied as she stood up and looked at Ichigo.
"Oh come on Retasu you need to have some fun now and then. Shirogane and Akasaka-san are coming back in a week. There is no way I'm going to let you sit here in your room for an entire week and sob over Shirogane. As soon as he comes back you can tell him how you feel. I'm going to take you to the beach for some fun!" Ichigo smiled as shed tugged at Retasu.
"Ichigo-san I have told you over and over again I am not going to tell Shirogane-san how I feel." Retasu blushed as she looked at the ground while Ichigo continued to tug on her arm. "If I were to tell Shirogane-san how I felt about him things would become awkward between us if he does not feel the same about me. Therefore it is for the best if I keep quiet and do not tell Shirogane-san how I feel." Retasu replied as she looked up at one of her best friends.
In a perfect world, This could never happen, In a perfect world, You'd still be here, And it makes no sense, I can just pick up the pieces, But to you this means nothing, Nothing at all
"Retasu… You are going to kill yourself inside one day you know that right? Your feelings will tear you apart if you never let them out and tell him how you feel…" Ichigo responded as she stopped tugging on Retasu's arm. "Anyways today is a day for fun! Let's forget about that jerk Shirogane and enjoy our weekend off of working at Café Mew Mew!" Ichigo exclaimed as she began to run and turned to Retasu. "Besides Minto, Purin, Zakuro-san, and Aoyama-kun are waiting for us at the park!" She winked.
Retasu let out a soft giggle for the first time in what seemed like ages to her. She then changed into more presentable clothes and walked downstairs and outside her house. The bright sunlight left Retasu blind for a moment as she looked at Ichigo who was jogging in place ready to go. Retasu had missed her friends in the past week, but she just couldn't motivate herself to leave her house. She took in a deep breath of the fresh air and smiled lightly. "I haven't been outside in forever."
"More of a reason for us all to go out and have fun today!" Ichigo smiled as she skipped along the sidewalk and looked at her green haired friend. "We are going to eat loads of food today and just hang out like teenagers should! Zakuro-san got the day off and has no meetings so we can all just relax and have a good time!"
"Arigatou Ichigo-san, this truly was a great idea I am feeling better already." Retasu admitted as the two girls continued their way towards the park.
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Seventeen year old Ryou Shirogane laid on the hotel bed in America as he looked at the ceiling. He took in a deep breath as he exhaled slowly and closed his bright blue eyes. "It would seem that the Mew Mew mission is not fully complete then is it Keiichiro?" The blond asked the brunette who was looking out the large glass window.
"It would seem so Ryou. The aliens may have saved their home planet using the power of the Mew Aqua, but from what I have found out through research is that an unordinary comet has crashed into the alien planet." The 21 year old brunette explained.
Ryou looked at the ceiling and thought hard and long about the e-mail he had received from Ichigo early that morning.
Shirogane,
Gomen to bother you while you are off in America however I needed to know when you are coming back to Tokyo. Not like I care or anything, but I need to tell the girls when we have to work at the café again.
Ichigonyan
Ryou thought about the e-mail and he looked at the ceiling. "I know that there is something up. Ichigo said that she needed to tell the others when the needed to work, but I remember telling them that once we returned to Tokyo we would get a hold of them." Ryou said to himself as he noticed that Keiichiro was looking at him. "You know it is impolite to stare."
"Gomen Ryou it was just you were thinking out loud once again. Do you care to share what is going through your mind, Ryou?" Keiichiro questioned as he sat down in the computer chair and crossed his legs.
"I do not know Keiichiro, it is just the e-mail I received from Ichigo is puzzling me. She asked when we were returning so she could tell the girls when to expect to work once again." Ryou explained as he sat up and faced Keiichiro.
"What is the matter with that Ryou? They are just curious when they will have to work once more." Keiichiro replied looking at the younger blond.
"It is just that I told the girls before we left that I would get in touch with them and let them know. When I told them that none of them made a fuss or asked why I couldn't tell them and now suddenly Ichigo asked." Ryou explained as he looked at Keiichiro.
"Maybe something has come up and she was going to make plans and was uncertain if she would have to work. Do not think too hard about it Ryou." Keiichiro responded as her turned and looked at his computer.
"I just hope everything is fine in Tokyo…" Ryou whispered under his breath as he turned to the ceiling once more.
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Purin smiled and jumped on Retasu as she looked up at the green haired teen. "Purin missed you Retasu-oneechan na no da!" The now 12 year old blonde shouted as she looked at Retasu. "You scared me no da! I thought I would never see you again na no da!"
Retasu smiled as she looked at the young blonde. "Purin-chan you know I would never do that. You are my friend I would have to see you sometime." She smiled tapping the girl on the shoulder. "Besides I am here now and that is all that matters correct?"
"It is good to see that you are out and well, Retasu. You had everyone concerned even Oneesama. Isn't that correct Oneesama?" Minto questioned as she turned to the tall 17 year old.
"Yes Minto that is correct. I was concerned about you Retasu. You are not the type to lock yourself away from the world. It is very relieving to see that you are out and enjoying yourself." Zakuro replied as she looked at Retasu.
"See Retasu? We were all worried about you." Ichigo replied nudging Retasu with her elbow.
"Well now that Ichigo and Retasu are here how about we all have some fun?" Masaya smiled as he began to walked.
"We are all right behind you Aoyama-kun!" Ichigo smiled as she linked arms with the now 15 year old boy. The group then headed off towards the beach to enjoy the time in the warm sun.
Retasu walked a bit behind everyone else as she looked at her surroundings and noticed all the happy people out wandering around Tokyo. She let out a soft sigh as she looked into the sky and watched as some clouds slowly moved.
>Retasu POV
It sure is a beautiful day out today, but for some reason I just cannot seem to enjoy myself. Ichigo was right you have to just forget about your feelings right now or this is going to tear you apart inside. I just wish that I could let Shirogane-san know how I felt about him. Every time I try to tell him how I feel I end up choking and getting embarrassed. Oh what are you going to do?
>End Retasu's POV
The group laughed as Purin was making monkey noises and jumping around being her normal hyper self. Masaya let go of Ichigo's hand as he fell behind of the girls and was walking next to Retasu who had become quiet. "What is the matter Retasu?" Masaya questioned as he looked at the green haired girl.
Retasu's sapphire eyes met Masaya's chocolaty brown ones. "Aoyama-san there is nothing the matter why would you ask something like that?" Retasu smiled as she looked at Masaya.
"Now who are you trying to convince by saying nothing is the matter? Me or you, Retasu?" Masaya questioned. "It is none of my business what is the matter, however you should not let it bother you. Just forget about anything that you have on your mind and enjoy today. You are out one a sunny and beautiful day with your friends. No aliens or Chimera Animas to worry about, everything is perfect." Masaya smiled.
Retasu nodded. "You are right I should forget everything that is on my mind and just enjoy today." She smiled. "Everything is…" Retasu paused then said a little softer. "perfect."
In a perfect world, This could never happen, In a perfect world, You'd still be here, And it makes no sense, I can just pick up the pieces, But to you this means nothing, Nothing at all
"There you go Retasu now come on have some fun." Masaya smiled shoving Retasu up into the crowd of teens as the smiled and hugged her. Retasu smiled and laughed as they watched Purin trip over the cement and laugh saying she was acting like Ichigo as Ichigo ran after her.
A/N So there is chapter one! I hope you liked it! I tried my best to make it really good! I hope you Enjoy Chapter 2!
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Japanese Words and Meanings
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Gomen- Sorry
Arigatou- Thank you
Nya/Nyan- Meow
Na No Da- Purin says it at the end of each sentence; a form of exclamation
Oneesama- Minto refers to Zakuro as Oneesama; This is a form of big sister but with a lot of respect
Oneechan- sister
Oniichan- brother