OMG! I've been lazy for way too long! It's already been over a month since my last update! Sorry, guys! Okay, this chapter is short, but it's all I have for now. Disclaimer please!

Tart: This old lady doesn't on Tokyo Mew Mew!

Me: I'm not old! I'm like sixteen!

Tart: Old! Old!

Me: Am not! … Anyway, on with the story!

Chapter 6- Petty Argument

'My powers…? Why… are they still active? Hmmm…'

Ichigo was thinking to herself while lying on her bed, clad in her pink pajamas. Being extremely tired, but unable to sleep, she found herself just wondering about Ryou's question. It obviously bothered her too, mostly because she couldn't answer it. According to her, he was supposed to be the one who knew everything about her cat genes. After all, it was his fault she even acquired the ability to transform.

Sitting up, she attempted to clear her thoughts. Shaking her head furiously, she pondered, 'But why? Why would my cat genes still be active if I don't have to fight anymore? Why…'

Stepping into the café, Ichigo peered around to see if Shirogane was around. She was unsure of whether or not she actually wanted to see him at the time, for she was too tired to figure that out… but surely speaking with him about the cat genes would be better than avoiding him?

'Nope, he must be in his room or the lab… Maybe I can talk to him later…' she wondered hopefully.

"Who might you be looking for, Ichigo?" Mint teased.

Zakuro spoke slowly, in her usual uncaring way, "Your koibito is busy in the lab at the moment. You'll have to visit him after work."

Pie walked up beside Zakuro, staring knowingly at Momomiya, and added, "There is something you wish to tell him, but you do not yet know what it is. You will know soon though…"

Mint interrupted, "Wait a sec! Ichigo doesn't have a boyfriend! What are you- You don't mean Ryou! No way!"

"Ichigo, you and Ryou are together?" Lettuce quietly asked.

The redhead defended, "Yeah right! As if I would get involved with a jerk like him!

"Do you really think so little of me, Strawberry?" a voice questioned mockingly.

"Ryou!" Ichigo cried, "How long have you been standing there!"

"Long enough to know that you're slacking off. Get to work!"

Annoyed, Ichigo spat, "Who could ever like such a rude, crude, jerk!"

"Whatever you say, Ichigo!" he snapped as he stomped away angrily.

The said girl was stunned, and it showed when she asked, "Did… did he just call me Ichigo?"

She said her name as if it were a foreign word. Truthfully, she couldn't remember the last time he used her real name when speaking of her.

"Uh-oh," Mint laughed, "When he starts using your name, you KNOW he's mad! Tough luck for you!"

"Um… Momomiya, I think that really upset him…" Lettuce shyly pointed out.

Zakuro calmly glared, "Arguing isn't going to help your current situation. If you want to be happy, you'd better apologize."

Her alien counterpart interjected, "Failure to do so will result in everyone's unhappiness…"

Mint objected, "Well I don't care what you do, provided that it does not interfere wit my schedule"

"Gee, thanks, Mint. You're so supportive…" Ichigo muttered. 'Why should I apologize? He started it...'

Later, when she was sure that no one was watching, Ichigo darted up the stairs to Ryou's room. She knocked twice, calling, "Ryou?"

Silence. Momomiya sighed, disappointedly. 'Well, he has a right to be mad… I did say some things that were uncalled for…Ugh! Fine, I'll apologize!'

Feeling more confident, she spoke again, "Ryou? I… I'm sorry… about what I said earlier… about you being a jerk…" She sighed, hoping he would believe her. 'Wow... I actually feel better now that I've said it!'

The door suddenly flung open, and strong arms yanked Ichigo into the room and replaced the door to its previous position.

"Eep!" she squealed, "Ryou, what are you doing? You scared the life out of me! And I bet my ears… Wait, aren't you still mad at me?"

Laughing he explained, "I wasn't really angry. Besides, I can't hold a grudge against my Strawberry."

Relieved, Ichigo began to relax, happy that she didn't have to worry about him being upset with her.

Then Ryou taunted, "Who else would I hold like this?"

Ichigo suddenly noticed that his arms were indeed wrapped around her torso. Blushing, she started, "R-Ryou…!"

Shirogane, deciding that she wasn't going to say anything else, cupped her chiin in his hand and kissed her.

End Chapter

So? How was it? I am sorry to say that this story is almost over… but I promise that the last chapter will be great! Please review!

Tart: I still think you're old!

Me: Pudding, will you take Tart elsewhere?

Pudding: C'mon, Tart! I've got a trick to show you!

Me: Finally, he'll leave me alone!

Tart: Old!

Me: Agh!