"Kish!" This was not what I was expecting with a reunion today. He stood in the air, not three feet from me, smiling down as if he was on top of the world. "Wha… What are you doing here? You're supposed to be…I mean… You…"

College Mew Mew 3

By: Satashi

"You missed me?" He asked happily. "I can tell you did. Your kiss still taste like strawberries."

"It's the lip gloss that I- Kish, that isn't the point!" I took a few steps back. We made friends the moment they were defeated and left, even gave them a mew aqua to take back…Was he here to get more? Was he trying to get his planet back again? Was it a friendly trip?

"You seem angry," He suddenly dropped down to the ground. "Are you mad at me? I'm sorry, I know this is sudden and all, but I'm not going to fight you or anything."

"Why are you here?" My voice was a little scared. I didn't know to ask him how he was, catch up with him, or run for my life.

"A visit."

Oh….oh! "So you're…not going to try and destroy my planet or anything?"

He sniffed, looking around. We were still on campus, so there were plenty of trees and flowers around. I knew he didn't like the city too much. "No, I'm not going to destroy your planet. I just…came to say, 'hi' is all." His gaze met mine. "Really!" he added when I looked skeptical. "Geeze, you try to wipe out all humanity one time, and you never live it down…"

So that was it. My lips turn to a smile, and then a small laugh came, followed by a giggle. "You haven't changed. Still so carefree."

Kish looked a little reluctant a moment before smiling again. "Can I see where you live?"

"And have you molest me every night of your stay here? I think not!"

"Oi!" He started to float next to me as I walked. "Come on, I don't have a place to stay. We have to catch up."

"You can't stay with me; they won't allow boys into the dormitory." I pointed at his clothing. "Especially half naked ones."

Kish's eyes followed my finger to his sagging pants and vest. "What? This is the standard attire where I come from. You know, it's hot there." He looked around as he followed me. "It seems to be starting to cool off around here. Is it time for snow?"

"It won't snow for a while," was my response. "It's just now getting to the point where we need to start wearing warmer clothing."

"Aw, I always liked snow."

He was still following me. "Kish, it's good to see you and all, but you really, really can't stay with me tonight."

"You don't trust me?"

"You've tried to kill me more than 'several times', almost destroyed my planet, molested me more than I can count, and then left after we defeated you, making a fast friendship along the way. Now you want me to let you sleep in my room."

"Yeah." He didn't hesitate at all.

I sighed. "Kish, I'm glad to see you again, I've even wondered how you've been while gone… But you just can't. We can catch up tomorrow. I can barely stay awake right now. Besides, they won't let you in."

"We're already in."

Gasping, I realized he was right. I was standing in front of the desk where the night staff was looking at me with a grin. "Well, well, having a boy over for the night?" She looked him over. "You know we have to sign him in, and he was to leave before five A.M."

"He doesn't have an I.D." I state firmly. "So he can't register."

"Don't be like that, Ichigo," He exclaimed, placing his arm around me and plopping down an I.D. card onto the table. "Kish Negima, transfer student. Just got here. My Cousin here is showing me around."

I know he just didn't say that.

"How nice." The lady slid his card through a scanner and handed it back to him. "I'll let it slide this time since he's your cousin. He's registered to be with you. Hurry along to your room now."

"Thank you." Kish forcefully led me away, humming.

No sooner than we turned a corner did I pull away and grab his card. "This is fake!"

"Sure is. I did some research on my way here."

"Then you know this is a girl's dorm!?"

"Sure do!" he never stopped looking around. "Where are the showers at?"

"You are not taking a shower here!" I hissed at him.

He watched me a moment, his smile slowly fading. "Where are your ears?"

"My…" Oh….that's right, he never found out I didn't have them anymore. "I can control them easily, no big deal," I said tiredly. I did not want to get into this right now. All I wanted was some sleep. "Kish, you're sleeping on the floor."

The door to my room opened, and he started inspecting everything in site. I didn't even bother to tell him not to. I locked it behind me and collapsed onto my bed. "I'm going to bed. Goodnight Kish."

Kish paused only momentarily to wish me goodnight. I didn't have any more energy today. He wouldn't do anything to me…. I hope.

The sunlight from the morning stretched across my face, annoying me enough to roll over. Finding that that didn't help any, I finally gave up enough to open my eyes. Sitting up, I yawned and looked at my bedside clock. Twelve fifteen. Already slept through the entire morning.

With a long stretch, I swing my legs over the side of my bed and stand. Another urge makes me stretch out and arch my back, getting a popping sound. "Nya…" I rubbed the spot that popped and stepped forward, only to trip over something and fall down.

"What? What!?" Kish stammered, trying to shake the sleepiness from his mind and figure out what was going on.

"Owwww…" My hand went to rub my arm, which took the brunt of the fall. "Kish, what are you doing?"

"Sleeping on the floor, like you said!" He countered, annoyed at his rude awakening. "You could have at least given me some covers, you know."

"Oh, sorry…" That was rather mean of me. "I don't even have any to give. I'm broke… Speaking of jobs, I have to quit at the library and get to the café soon." Kish was looking at me. "What is it?"

"Nothing," he looked away.

It…almost seemed like he was sad for some reason. As if he had something to say, but couldn't. "Kish… Is something wrong."

He didn't look at me. "Ichigo…actually…I…No, never mind, it's nothing." His smile was back, along with the goofy smile of his. "Your skirt is up."

"Kya!" I thrust my hands between my legs, making my skirt cover everything. "Pervert! Get out of here!" I threw a shoe at him as he ran to the door, realized it was locked, and teleported through it. I slapped at the ground next, realizing I didn't even change out of my cloths from last night. "Mou!"

"They really seemed depressed to see me go," I muttered as I cashed my last paycheck from the library. There was a small confrontation at the desk there, and I was glad I would never be going back. Kish had not been outside my door that morning after I had changed cloths either. Sighing, I pocketed the money and walked out of the bank, assuming he would find me later. Slowly inhaling through my nose, I started to feel better. Now with a smile one my face, I made my way across the street and on my way back to campus.

Jumping lightly as a small vibration came through my purse, I flipped open the top and dug out my cell phone. I had forgotten I put it on silent for my classes. "Hello?"

"Ichigo!" It was Masaya. "I tried calling you several times last night, where you been?"

"Masaya, you wouldn't believe it! Everyone got together again last night at the café!"

"Café? Everyone?"

"Oh, Oh! Ryou and Keiichiro made a new one on campus!" I was almost skipping as I talked to him. "And Zakuro was there too! Pudding, Mint, Lettuce, Everyone!"

"Wow. I feel kind of left out."

"Don't be silly, it all happened so fast!" I giggled. "Come meet me there now! It's on the west wing of the school, by Heritage building. Can you?"

"Of course! I'm on my way there now. It'll take me a bit."

"Where are you now?"

"The movie store."

"Which one?" I stopped and looked to my left at our favorite store. A few moments passed and Masaya exited the store, and shifted the bag on in his hand to hold his cell phone better. "Is it the one we always go to by any chance?" I asked happily.

"How did you know?" With a smile, I hung up on him and started to sneak to his back, one hand clutching my bell tightly so it wouldn't ring. "Ichigo? Ichigo, are you there?"

"Nyow!" I jumped onto his back, making him bite back a scream. "Ma-sa-ya." I whispered into his ear. "Miss me?"

"You're a sneaky little cat, you are." He replied, turning to flick my bell. Today I had on the one I received last year. A small simple silver bell on a silver chain. It was one that would match almost all of my cloths, and not jungle too much when I was in class. The best thing about the bells was they were just gifts. No birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, nothing. Just a random spur of the moment gift.

Masaya gave me his smile before taking my hand and starting to walk with me. "So, Ichigo, did you have fun last night?"

I should probably tell him. No one else knows right now. "Actually, after I left the reunion, I ran into someone else we haven't seen for a while."

"Oh?"

"Kish."

He had stopped walking, just as I expected him to. I stopped as well, looking down at the ground, trying to summon some courage to say something else. He beat me to it, though. "Ah. How is he?"

Assuming, he knew that if there were any ill intentions, I wouldn't be walking with him right now. "Good. Said he was visiting." Not being able to resist anymore, I looked up at him. Masaya had never liked Kish, and for good reason. Even when they left, the truce between the two was fragile. "You're not mad are you…?"

"Of course not." He started to walk again, taking me with him. "I'm not…really pleased he's here, but I can't blame him for coming for a visit."

"He stayed at my place last night, faking a student I.D. card."

He laughed. Masaya laughed at hearing that. I was thinking he would be furious. "That sounds like him. Ne, you make him sleep on the floor?"

"Of course!"

A chuckle. "And that sounds just like you, too." He squeezed my hand, to reassure me. "I know you wouldn't cheat on me."

With a smile, I bring my other hand to his arm and hold it close to me, beaming up at him. "What movie did you get?"

"You'll have to find out when you come to my apartment tonight to watch it." A wink. "That is, if you have time?"

"Okay!"

Masaya whistled as he looked around the café. "Looks nice," he was clearly impressed. "Ah, there's Pudding!" He pointed at her as she sat down some cake in front of a couple. "And Lettuce, Mint, even Zakuro!"

"Masaya!" Pudding called over to him before running to tackle the boy in a hug. "I haven't seen you in ages!"

"Me either!" Another girl hugged him from the side, followed by a third.

Everyone seemed to talk at once, greeting him and talking about everything and nothing all at once until Ryou yelled at everyone to get back to work.  "Masaya." He nodded at him, getting a nod back.

"Good to see you again," Zakuro spoke, shaking his hand.

"Same here. We have to catch up."

"We do."

"Ichigo, can you change, please? We're starting to fill the outside as well."

"Hai, Ryou, I'm on it." I took Masaya's hand and led him back to the kitchen. "Keiichiro is this way," I guided him. "You can stay here for a while if you want, while I work. That way you can see everyone as they come back and forth and wait on orders!"

"You thought of everything."

"I try!" Leaving him with a wink, I ran into the changing room.

This is going rather well so far. I'm going to be working with all my friends again, and to top it all off, Masaya is here as well. Smiling, I pulled off my shirt and began to change into my new work outfit. I would also have to talk to Ryou or Keiichiro to find out how much I would be paid. Surely money wasn't an option with them, seeing as how I was paid ten thousand yen an hour when we first met. I bet I could even get fifteen if I asked. Smiling, I tied up my shoes. No more Ramen noodles for me.

As I exited the changing room, I found Masaya in an apron, helping Keiichiro mix some ingredients together. With a wink, I pick up the plates from the order out counter and call over my shoulder that I would be right back.

"Here's your order," I greeted the group of guys at the table marked on the receipt. "Enjoy your meal, if there's anything I can do for you, just ask!" Smiling, I gave a small bow before returning to the kitchen, where Zakuro was talking with the boys.

"Order up!" Mint called, putting up a receipt and falling into a chair. "Keiichiro, could I have some tea, please?"

"Some things never change," I sighed as Pudding came in as well; putting two more orders in the turn table. "Oh, Ryou, I noticed we're doing more than cakes and things."

"Of course," He replied, hands behind his head in a casual manor. "Before we were appealing to young girls, now we have to range between the guys and girls of the college maturity. That includes snacks, more drinks, and casual lunch."

"Hmmmm……" I looked over at Masaya, who seemed to be having fun helping out, even though he knew he didn't have to. I couldn't help but feel pleased. It seemed like everything was instantly going along perfectly.

"Kish!?" Mint exclaimed, standing up in shock. I had just told everyone about him being down for a visit.

"Is Tart with them!?" Pudding asked, excited. "I wonder what he looks like now!?"

"Are they planning anything?" Zakuro asked, straight to the point.

"He said he was just visiting." I waved my hands to try and calm them down. "He disappeared this morning, haven't heard from him since."

"Probably scouting the earth, seeing how things are," Lettuce spoke up, calming everyone down.

"Well, anyway, we need to be off." I stood along with Masaya and gave a small bow to them. "I can't wait till tomorrow."

"Same here," They all chorused, getting a laugh.

Kish looked around Ichigo's small dorm room, inspecting random items before seeing a small machine with a flashing light on it. Pressing the button next to the light, Ichigo's voice suddenly filled the room. "Ah, Kish, I'm staying with a friend tonight, so if you came back, feel free to sleep in my bed, and help yourself to anything in the small fridge next to it, okay? Next time, don't just run off like that without saying anything! Bai Bai!"

"Hm…"Turning, he limped his way over to the said appliance and opened it, wincing in pain at the simple motion. "I'm thirsty…" Reaching into the small container, he pulled out half a gallon of milk and drink it all straight from the carton. "Ahhh… I needed that… Now, I need to get patched up…" He stood slowly, continuing his search for a medical pack; trying not to drop blood on what he touched.

"Aww, that was a sweet movie," I commented as the credits rolled across the screen. "Thanks for inviting me over tonight, Masaya."

"I just wanted to spend some time with you…"

"Awww. I'm going to miss you."

"Me too…"

He was leaning forward. My eyes closed lightly and my head tilted a little, meeting his lips gently. My arms were encircling his neck slowly, pulling him closer as his wrapped around the small of my back. A moment later a soft and sweet taste invaded my mouth when his tongue found mine.

-purr-

I felt his hands roll over my stomach and his lips trail down my neck slowly.

-purrrr-

"Masaya…" My face was warm, and my heart was beating fast. The soft feeling of his lips playing on my skin made me breathe a little quicker, and blush more. His hands massaged my back and then began to play across my tail lightly…

Tail…?

"Ichigo!"

My eyes shot open and my hands went right to my head, feeling two furry cat ears. After the shock of this faded, I let one shaking hand reach behind me and grasp the long twitching tail that extended from my backside. "I…I…"

Not answering, he pulled me into a hug and rubbed my back in an effort to calm me down. It worked quickly, and I found myself hugging him, more in shock than anything else. "Thought I felt different…" I whispered to him, in his ear. "I'm faster…Think quicker…craving fish… I just didn't accept it…"

"Are you okay?" He replied into my ear.

"I think so…" Pulling back slowly, I allowed my hand to reach up and stroke one of my ears. It felt nice, comforting. "It must be because we're all together again," I thought aloud. "I kind of… Missed this, actually."

I did. Despite how I felt about everything that happened, I had become part wildcat back then, and It just didn't feel…right… when it was gone. I felt complete now. Whole.

"I…want a shower," I spoke, blushing up at him, smiling. "Want to…join me?"

His eyes were gentle as he spoke. "Sure," His hand trailed over my right ear and down my cheek. "My little Kitten."