Hi Everyone! 3 Did you miss me? I didn't think so! So you must be thinking something along the lines of 'Maddie, you scrub! You said you'd update Monday night and guess what it's already been a week!'

But wait! My computer got all messed up (My boyfriend was probably watching porn) so I had to buy a new one. He could probably just read some lemons instead.

Anyways here is the new chapter!

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Apologies better not accepted –

Her cryptic indigo eyes seemed to dance across the pages of the book she was reading. One hand holding it in place while the other rapped it's red nails on the desk. Ichigo had no idea if had woken up early or if she had even slept at all that night, but there she was sitting in her room with only the sound of morning traffic and angry pedestrians as company. She let out a soft yawn as she felt her eyelids grow heavy, the book was closed and placed at the corner of the desk as the young woman began to fade, the room around her became like the city in a blur of colors, lights, and unclear noises. Then there was darkness as she immersed herself into her dreams.

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I peeled my eyes open reluctantly as the rest of my body left to la la land without me.

I sighed as I stood up and looked around my room. I picked up the book I was reading earlier and placed it on its rightful shelf. I proceeded to get dressed and start my day which would probably lag more than every MMO game I've ever played.

However fate always finds a way to give me the middle finger…

"Kish!" I called into the living room.

Nothing.

I walked over to the futon to see him lying there. Shirtless.

Of course he slept shirtless! Good lord, why does he have to be a pervert even in his sleep?!

I detached my eyes from the sight of his masculine chest and decided to study his face instead. His eyes were of course closed and his mouth was opened slightly giving him such a peaceful and innocent look.

I felt myself smile at the thought of him actually being peaceful and innocent. No way in hell.

However, I liked him like this. He was quiet and not hitting on me. Did I mention he was quiet?

I reached out a hand to poke his cheek. Suddenly a hand much stronger than my own shot up grabbing my wrist yanking it down with it.

I yelped and squirmed underneath the warmth looming over me, I tried desperately to break free from whatever was restraining me but the grip only tightened causing me to flinch. I tore my focus to my captor as I looked up to find sinister and playful liquid gold eyes peering down on me.

I didn't even need to waste my breath anymore," Let go." I said stiffly

The smile on his face seemed grow at this. "Why would I do that? I finally have my beautiful toy right where I want her…. Squirming around beneath me."

The blush began to creep on my face either from embarrassment or anger; I'd rather keep my dignity though and say anger. "Get over yourself!"

He raised an eyebrow and continued to smile down at me. "But you're the one who woke me up, Ichigo."

My name in his mouth was so warm and rich I could drown in the sound of it. My eyelids fluttered as I tried to pry away from him yet again. But the very moment our eyes met I began to question why I wanted to get away.

"Oh? Have you finally given up?" He asked in a sadistically sweet tone, "What a good girl you are…"

My body froze completely as he traced a sharp fang up my neck to my earlobe causing my back to arch.

"Nngh…" I couldn't make a full word come out of my mouth.

Kish's grin was dangerous now as he leaned forward again kissing the corner of my mouth.

My eyes widened as my face grew hot and my body lie still. I wasn't sure what I wanted anymore, I hated this so much! He always managed to mess with me and seep into me like venom. I hate to admit it but there were probably things about me that only he knew. But, why? Why did I always get like this, I never knew why he enjoyed playing with my feelings so much.

"P-please….I'm…Sorry…" I breathed out.

Kish stopped and stilled against the pulse of my neck.

"I'm afraid this time….I can't accept your apology."

The words looped around me like a noose as his lips locked with mine.

His tongue slashed across my lower lip without warning. I gasped and he took this as an opportunity, exploring my mouth effortlessly.

Finally my breath hitched as my oxygen levels were low. I'm surprised they weren't already due to my previous choices in argumentative speaking.

He pulled back his grip loosening on my now scarlet colored wrists. My body was still frozen as I looked into his eyes which in return gazed into mine.

"You should be more careful about who you choose to wake up, sweetheart." He said seductively.

"Don't mess with me!" I growled.

Kish stood and let out a small chuckle before turning to face me. "I'm not messing with you, love. You simply refuse to understand."

"Understand what?!" I asked standing as well.

His long and talented fingers wove themselves into my hair as he tilted my chin up so once again our eyes met in a heated clash of chilly amethyst and intense topaz.

"…I love you." He whispered softly.

I opened my mouth to say something but words were futile to me right now.

"I….." I began to say but I was cut off by two fingers touching my lips.

"Don't try to force words out, Ichigo." He said with a gentle smile, "I promised you that you'd fall in love with me because you really do. So for now just stay as you are my dense little kitten."

My eyebrows twitched as I hit him over the head. "Who the hell are you calling dense?!" I snarled

"Like I said just be yourself sweetie!" He laughed as I threw innocuous objects at him.

But I wonder…..

Why do I not care if my apology was accepted or not?

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-The Sound of Thunder –

I'll be honest thunder annoys me. Not scared per say, but annoying enough that my cat ears jump out the moment it begins.

Tonight was no exception.

The thunder started right as I crawled into bed, I rolled my eyes as I stood up to look out the window to see rain pouring down on the glass panes.

"You've got to be kidding me."

I groaned and fumbled with the cord keeping my hair captive in a high ponytail. Finally I pulled it out and let my hair fall down freely with a gratifying ease of my scalp.

Another loud rumble and a flash of white struck me by surprise as I squeaked feeling my ears pop out almost as quick as the lightning disappeared into the clouds covering Tokyo's skies.

I sighed feeling my heartbeat began to calm down.

"Are you alright?" A voice cooed into my ear as arms wrapped around my shoulders from behind.

"GAH!" I jumped and skittered out of the embrace.

"Are you scared of thunder?" Kish asked pleasantly as he sat cross legged on my bed.

"Out." I grumbled as I pushed him off my bed.

"So cold….Why don't I just go stand on the streets in the storm?" He cried dramatically.

I felt a serious sweat drop coming on as I once again pulled the blankets over my body.

"Yeah why don't you?"

"You're so mean to me, Icchi-chan!"

Great a new pet name….

"Leave me alone."

"Eh? And leave my precious girl in the dark in a storm? See I'm not nearly as cold hearted as you!"

That was it! I flung my pillow at him winning me a satisfying 'oomph'

"Now go!" I said laying back down on the bed.

A loud crash and a burst of light were all I knew until I had flung myself into Kish's arms.

"I-Ichigo?" He asked startled by my sudden *ahem* outburst.

"A-Ah!" I jerked back and rubbed my temples just trying to comprehend why storms had to mess with me so much.

"See? You are scared!" Kish said thwacking me on the forehead like a child being lectured.

I grimaced and then released the breath I was holding.

"Ok, ok! Fine you can stay here for tonight but you stay on the floor!" I said tossing him a blanket.

"Yay!"

"Goodnight."

"Goodnight Icchi-chan!"

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