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Pudding: Abby doesn't own Tokyo Mew Mew! Wanna see me do a trick?

Me: Maybe later, Pudding. Everyone wants to find out what happens in my ficcy.

Chapter 4- Precious Moments

Ichigo smiled broadly as she entered the room. She crept over to Ryou's bed and stared down at the sleeping figure that was curled into a ball atop the covers.

'Awww… how cute! He looks just like a kitten! I never knew he could be so adorable! Well… except when he's Alto…' she thought as she sat on the edge of his mattress, absentmindedly running her fingers through the older boy's hair.

Ryou slowly blinked his eyes open to see Ichigo gazing softly at him. He reached for her hand, lacing it with his.

"What's up?" he asked while yawning.

She answered, "I was looking for you, and here you are," she smiled, "All curled up like a cat."

"Well, I was infused with cat genes," the blonde replied sleepily.

"Yeah, I know, but it was too cute!"

Shirogane questioned, "You tired?"

"Oh yeah… it was a long day. Why do you ask?" she wondered aloud.

Ryou tugged her down beside him and hugged her to his chest saying, "G'night Strawberry…"

The said girl immediately blushed a deep red, and then noticed that Ryou seemed a lot bigger.

'Nyaa!' she thought, "I'm a cat again!"

The one who remained human laughed, "Got a bit TOO excited didn't you? You little hentai…"

"Hiss! I am not!" she swiped at him a couple times.

"Calm down. How am I supposed to change you back if you won't hold still?"

Neko Ichigo stopped long enough for Ryou to kiss her, resulting in a now human girl pinning him down unintentionally.

"You really are a hentai," he chuckled.

Then Ichigo noticed that his hands were resting upon her knees.

She fumed, "And you have the nerve to call me perverted! You're a total lecher! Keep your filthy paws to yourself!"

After that outburst, she stomped out of his room and down the stairs to the exit.

With a few confused blinks, Shirogane chased after his little kitten, grabbing his jacket on the way out.

By now, Ichigo was walking sluggishly, clutching her arms in the freezing air as the ice like wind struck her.

'Darn it! I c-can't believe I forgot my c-coat! I'm freezing!' She began to whine, "If it weren't for that jerk, I wouldn't be in this mess!" Frowning, she thought, 'That's not true… I'm the one that blew up at him… he was just joking…'

"Ichigo, wait up!"

"Huh?" She turned around to see none other than Ryou, throwing a jacket at her. "Whoa!" she exclaimed as she almost dropped it.

Ryou finally caught up and breathed, "Are you nuts? What were you thinking, coming out here in short sleeves?"

After successfully putting her arms in the article of clothing, Momomiya cried, "Thanks, Ryou! You're a lifesaver!"

"Eh? I thought you were mad at me."

She laughed, "Yeah well, it was over something dumb anyway."

Of course, Shirogane just had to say, "You mean you figured that out on your own? I'm impressed."

Ichigo shot back, "Hey! Quit being mean, or else!"

"Or else what?" he dared.

"Or else I… I… I won't let you kiss me anymore! Hmph!"

Ryou burst into a fit of laughter at her threat.

"What's so funny!" she demanded.

When his laughter subsided, he retorted, "You couldn't stop me, even if you wanted to!"

"Who said I didn't want to stop you? You're not that great a kisser anyhow!" she lied, "And I could so!"

"Are you willing to prove that?" he challenged.

"Of course I am!"

As the blonde grabbed her, she flailed playfully in a false attempt to keep him away. It didn't take long for Ryou to pry her hands away from her face and claim his prize.

"Cheater…" she grumbled as he released her, "It's not fair… you're a really good kisser!" she pretended to pout.

"Oh I am? But earlier you said…" he acted surprised.

Ichigo giggled, "I know, but I was lying."

"Uh…hey, am I taking you home or what?"

Momomiya thought for a moment, and then stated, "I have to get home! It's late already!"

They quickly started for Ichigo's house.

End Chapter

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