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Chapter 2

BEEP.

BEEP.

BEEEEEEP.

"Five more minutes." the pink pajama clad girl grumbled, turning over on her bed.

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP.

"No."

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP.

"Fine! I'm getting up. I don't know why I'm getting up this early on a Saturday though... OH NO! My date with Masaya! Ack! What time is it?!" Ichigo shouted as she bolted out of bed. She tripped on her bed covers and met face to face with the floor.

Whew. That was close. I almost hit my head on the desk... 10:50, oh no! That means I only have an hour before I have to meet Aoyama-kun at the park!

The koneko scrambled to get ready. Luckily she had picked out her outfit last night. If consisted of a pair of light pink/plaid shorts, a light pink top that resembled a military uniform (but was form-fitting), and her signature knee high socks (only these were white with two pink stripes at the top). She put of the bell necklace she always wore and quickly tied her hair in pigtails with light pink ribbons.

Ichigo rushed down the stairs and into the kitchen, where she saw a note from her parents and a plate of food.

Yay, they made me food.

The note read:

Ichi-

We know your big date is today, so your mother made some food for you. We are sorry to say that I was called on to go to a meeting in our American offices and your mother couldn't bear to stay. Thanks mom. We tried to make arrangements for you to stay with either Miwa or Moe, but they are on a cruise. It isn't that we don't trust you staying alone for four days, but more convienient if you stayed with someone else... Ok, so who am I staying with? We both agreed that it would be a lot easier for you to get to school and work if you stayed with either your aunt or Shirogane-san. Both agreed to let you stay, so it's your decision. Have fun and don't do anything you'll regret on your date. You know what that means Ichigo.

Love,

Mom and Dad

What?! Ugh. I don't have time for this now. Although, I can't believe they asked Shirogane to let me stay at the cafe... Oops. Better get going or else I'm gonna be late.

Grabbing her cell phone after putting on her trainers, Ichigo rushed out the door and started on her way to the park. She longed to see the deep brown eyes and dark hair of Masaya, but was rudely interrupted by the green-haired, golden eyed alien who was infatuated with her.

"Hey Kitty. Where you going? His voice asked curiously.

"I'm on my way to spend a lovely day with Aoyama-kun, so I'd appriciate it if you would not bother me or I'll be late." Ichigo replied, annoyed that Kish was right in front of her face.

"Oh, but Kitten, I wouldn't dream of making my koneko late for her date." He grinned cheekily.

"You already are Kish. Good-bye." She said haughtily as she side-stepped his floating figure and continued towards the park gate.

"Bye Kitten!" Kish called, sad that she wouldn't play his game today.

Vrrr... Vrrr...

Eek! I'm vibrating! Oh, it was just a text message. I better nor check it or I'll be even more late.

She hurried to the park and sat on the bench where they were supposed to meet.

Hmm... Masaya either left, or he's the one that's late this time. Ichigo smiled a little, knowing she wasn't the only one who ran late. She took out her phone to check the text and to look at the time.

12:17. He should be here by now. It's been 20 minutes. Oh, hey! The message is from Masaya!

Ichi, sorry but I can't make our date. There was an impromtu kendo practice called. Sorry again.

"So that's why he isn't here..." Ichigo voiced out loud.

"Trouble in paradise, Kitten?"

"No." she said quickly and started home, constantly telling Kish she wanted to be alone.

When Ichigo arrived back at her house, she decided that she should start packing for wherever she was staing. It took quite a while for her to pack.

Clothes. Check.

Toiletries. Check.

Accessories. Check.

Schoolbag. Check.

Entertainment. Check.

Pillow and Blanket. Check.

Decision on where to stay. No Check.

"Well, it's either Cafe Mew or Aunt Suika. If I were to stay at the cafe, I wouldn't be late for work and then Shirogane couldn't yell at me. But, I'd be stuck with Shirogane for four days... If I were to stay with Aunt Suika, I'd be less late for school, but I'd have to deal with her seven dogs... It looks like the only logical (or the one with less of a minus) choice would be to stay at the cafe."

Although she knew she would be tormented 24/7 by her boss, Ichigo didn't want to deal with her aunt's crazier antics for four straight days. The redhead reluctantly locked her house and headed towards the lesser of two evils at 3:00 pm, making sure to arrive about 6 minutes after her shift started, instead of the usual 30 minute delay.

"You're late."

"I know but I had to pack. And at least I'm only 6 minutes late, which is a record." She butted back.

"If you're trying to show that you deserve a raise, it's not working." The blonde simply stated, walking towards the basement door.

"Grrah!" Ichigo yelled in frustration, stalking towards the changing rooms/break area.

(A/N: this seemed like a good place to stop for now. Later!)