Chapter 2

The weekend was over as fast as it came and it was back to school for our dear Ichigo. Still haunted by those last words Kish left her with, she tries her best to forget about what happened Saturday, but her mind refuses to let her do so.

"I knew you'd come to me." Was he serious or was he playing another of his mind games? But he was so sincere in his words, his eyes spoke for themselves. When I looked into them I felt as though I was peering into his soul and it was speaking to me using the gorgeous alien as a vessel.

Or is Kish just a damn good thespian because that performance deserves an Oscar!

No, it didn't feel like an act.

But what about Masaya you thoughtless bitch! You can no longer say to his face you 'love' him when it's clear your heart belongs to Kish. You're just like your lover, full of mind games...

Shut up!

…And you didn't even call him Sunday to apologize for Kish's penitence! Aoyama is going to hate you for the rest of your life if he finds out you do know the culprit, which means you lied to him about him and your parents being the only people who know about your forbidden sweet tooth! Ichigo, Ichigo, Ichigo, what am I going to do with you?

How about getting out of my head!

Not until you break Masaya's heart and go with your beloved Kish!

Caught up in her reverie, Ichigo was oblivious to her surroundings, constantly bumping into people and tripping, until she finally halted her locomotion, took a deep breath and decided to end her inner battle between Kish and Masaya. But her Masaya side was right, she couldn't lie to her Aoyama about her feelings and if she wanted to begin a life with Kish, she was going to have to break Aoyama's heart sooner or later, but not now, it's too soon. Wounds are still raw so let's not add salt to them and instead try to mitigate his pain.

You're right, my relationship with Aoyama has reached its limit, but I'll tell him when the time's right.

Just don't wait till it's too late because the longer you wait, the harder it's going to be to tell him it's over. Just be gentle when you do because he was always good to you.

But Kish was better.

Whatever the case may be it must be done.

True. When the time is right…

"Ichigo! Why didn't you tell us when it happened?" yelled the beloved Miwa and Moe in unison as they ran to catch their friend down the hallway.

"Tell you what? What happened?" questioned a puzzled Ichigo. They can't be referring to my date with Masaya and the strawberry thing! He wouldn't…would he? No, Masaya may have been hurt but he won't stoop so low as to tell everyone how I unintentionally humiliated him!

"That you went on a date with Masaya and he took you to a fancy restaurant and everything! You sneaky devil you!" replied Miwa.

Whew!

I told you he was good to you!

"Oh girls I'm sorry, it completely escaped my mind with all the preparations for it. But hold on, who told you he took me to a restaurant? I mean, you guys are the only ones I told I was going out with him and I didn't even tell you location!" asked an inquisitive kitten.

"Well he came to school early today and started an early Kendo training session. Of course Megumi was the first to spot that out being his #1 Kendo fan, and she was all up under him asking him how was things, if he had a girlfriend, blah, blah, blah…"

"How do you know all of this Miwa?"

"I was on my way to the bathroom and was passing by the dojo when I spotted out that flirtatious she-devil. It was obvious being the best friend of the boyfriend being flirted with to eavesdrop on the whole thing!"

"Continue with the story already," rushed an eager Moe.

"Okay then, where was I…oh yes! So it was natural that Masaya would tell her about you, I mean, there's nothing to hide right? And to put icing on the cake he told her how he went out with you just this Saturday and carried you to this restaurant and stuff and how he really likes spending time with his Ichigo! Oh you should've seen the expression on her face when he called you his Ichigo…Priceless! But of course that's not going to deter her from trying to steal him from you"

She wouldn't have to for long.

Are you still sure that you want to be with Kish? He called you his Ichigo! He's obviously forgotten about the weekend and you should do yourself a favor and forget Kish because you still have feelings for Masaya and he for you.

No, my heart has made up its mind, even if my mind chooses to differ!

Okay then, whatever, but you're making a terrible mistake.

I'll prove you wrong! Kish is gonna do something that could break even your heart of stone for him into pieces.

"Ichigo, you okay there cause you seem very preoccupied," asked a concerned Moe.

"No, I'm great thanks. Just thinking about what Miwa said that's all."

"I know can you believe it! I wish I had a boyfriend like that!" replied a dreamy Miwa.

"Well I'm off to algebra now. Catch you later girls," and off went a busy little kitten. Just when she thinks she's home free from anymore Masaya talk, she bumps into the forbidden one.

"Aoyama, I'm sorry!" she shrieked.

"It's nothing really, they're just books Ichigo," he replied

"True, but still," she giggled. "So I hear that I'm your Ichigo now?"

"Only if you want to be," he said so affably tears stung in her eyes at the thought of having to break his heart.

"Is something wrong?" he questioned.

"No, no, it's nothing. Well I'm late for class so we'll talk later then Aoyama."

"You know, you're the only one that can call me that and make it sound so cute. I'm sorry that I reacted the way I did on our date bout the whole dessert thing and all. I should have been more sensitive and you truly didn't know who sent them. I guess jealousy got the better of me" and with those spoken words Masaya gently kissed 'his' Ichigo and proceeded to go to his class as well.

If only you knew the truth, Aoyama. I can't tell you now, especially when you feel so strongly about me. Maybe I should forget about Kish and try to love you as I do him…