How are all my reviewers doing? I'm sorry for not updating in a while, but trying to get on the computer at my house is like murder! Well, I've finally found time to write this, so here goes! Today, Zakuro will do the disclaimer!

Zakuro: I would never allow such an inexperienced writer to own Tokyo Mew Mew.

Me: Hey! I may not have been writing for that long, but don't you think that's a little harsh?

(Zakuro didn't hear me because she left)

Me: You're so cruel!

Chapter 5- Why is That?

Ichigo began to stir in her bed. Feeling a cold breeze, she reached for the window blindly in hopes of shutting it, but stopped when she noticed something clinging to her stomach. Momomiya lethargically opened her eyes slowly, waiting for them to adjust to the morning sunlight. Finally able to focus, her eyes widened, and she let out a short scream as she fell off her bed, pulling the sleeping figure down with her.

"Ouch…" he mumbled, "what was that for?"

"Ryou! Get offa me!"

Ignoring her Ryou snuggled closer and buried his face in her soft neck.

Ichigo blushed and thought, 'I'm gonna turn into a cat!'

Knowing very well what would happen, the sleepy blonde gave her a small lick. Picking up the now feline girl, he lightly kissed her and watched as she became human again.

"Shirogane Ryou! What were you thinking, coming in through my window!"

He smiled innocently, "Should I use the front door next time?"

She yelled angrily, "Next time? I never said you could sneak into my room at night! What makes you think there'll be a next time!"

"Teasing you is fun," Ryou commented, "And how else am I supposed to snuggle my little Strawberry while she sleeps?"

By now, Shirogane was sporting an irresistibly seductive expression on his face, which caused a crimson colored blush to appear on Ichigo's cheeks. She turned away, determined not to fall into his game. But she know she'd lose when he hugged her from behind, his right arm encircling her waist while the other rested on her shoulders.

"Ryou… you are so lucky that my parents aren't home on Sunday mornings."

"They're not home? So that means we're alone… in your room" he taunted, "Hey… you're a cat again. You have such a dirty mind, Strawberry."

She hissed, "You are so dead!"

Chomp! In her frenzy, Ichigo actually bit him, something she had no intention of really doing.

"Meow! Sorry! I didn't mean to do that! Oh no! You're bleeding!" she cried.

Neko Ichigo hastily reached up to kiss the older boy and transformed back into a human girl yet again. She frantically grabbed his hand and dragged him down the stairs to get the first aid kit. Pushing him down on the couch, she opened the medical box to find the items needed to clean the cut.

"Relax, it's no big deal! Really! Unless of course you gave me rabies…"

At that she glared at him for a moment but quickly went back to the task at hand.

She cautioned, "This spray will sting a bit, but it'll keep the injury clean."

He laughed, "Injury? Ichigo, it's just a little bite! Ow! What was that for!"

"I warned that it would sting. Now let me finish…done!" the redhead smiled triumphantly, "Now you're good to go!"

Anew voice piped in, "Go? Won't you spend the day here? Or better yet, forever?"

Ichigo's gaze shot in the direction that the question came from.

"Mom!" she shrieked, "When did you get back!"

Mrs. Momomiya walked up to the teens and winked, saying, "Just in time to see your adorable display of affection! Oh, you're the boy who brought my daughter home that night! I never got to thank you! Ichigo, he's so handsome!"

She and Ryou both sweat dropped at her mother's excitement.

"Uh… thanks?" Shirogane hesitantly said.

"Oh, look at you blush! Ichigo, can we keep him? Please!"

Then the blonde got an idea and pretended to beg, "Yeah, Strawberry, can I stay?"

"Not you too, Ryou!"

Ichigo's mother asked, "Ryou? So that's your name? It's perfect! And you gave Ichigo a pet name! How sweet!"

Shirogane devilishly whispered to Ichigo, "She's more fun than you are."

"If I have to kick you out, I will…" Ichigo muttered.

Ichigo and Ryou were walking in the park at sunset, the brisk winter air nipping at their faces.

"Phew, I thought my mom would never let us leave." Momomiya sighed.

Staring ahead, she half-expected her boss to add to her statement. When she didn't hear him speak, the cat girl turned to glance at him. The far off look that was etched into his face startled her.

"Ryou?"

No answer.

"Hello?"

Nothing.

She marched in front of him, blocking his path. When he finally came back to reality, she pointed out, "It's not like you to be as spacey as me. What's up?"

He stared back at her for a few moments, and pondered aloud, "There's no need for you to fight anymore… why are your cat genes still active?"

End Chapter

Cliffy! Well sort of. While I was typing this, I was thinking about how many more chapters there will be… and I think there's only gonna be two more. But I promise to make them really good, so please don't be upset! And please continue to review!