A/N: Hi everyone! I am sooo sorry for not updating sooner. I've been so busy writing for my editor, I haven't had time to post anything. But she finally let me take a break from her story (while she works on mine) so I'm ok. ANYWAY! Here's chapter seven of A World Apart! Enjoy! Disclaimer: me no own, you no sue.

Tart and Pudding ended up coming back to the hospital (after resting some, Pudding couldn't stop worrying about Ichigo). After it was decided that Ichigo and Kish had been left alone long enough, the group went back upstairs. They entered the room to find Ichigo and Kish asleep on her bed. Kish had his arm around Ichigo and both had small smiles on their lips. At seeing this, everyone but Ryou smiled. Ryou clenched his fists and tried to keep an angry scowl off his face.

Mint timidly reached up and put a comforting hand on his arm. Ryou looked down at her and smiled. He slowly relaxed and lost his angry look. He took Mint's hand and the pair led the way out of the room.

Tart and Pie were walking Lettuce and Pudding home, silently contemplating where they were going to stay. Their space ship (a/n: woo that sounds sci-fi) had broken down and locked them outside it. They had no idea where they were going to stay.

The group reached the apartment in silence. The couples kissed, then Tart and Pie started to walk away.

Lettuce spoke up. "Could… could you please stay? I…I'm almost afraid if you leave, you'll never come back. So please, stay with us. Just for tonight."

Pudding piped up, "Please Tar Tar? Please Pie? Besides, since Ichigo's not here, we need some protection." This was a complete lie, but if it would keep Pie and Tart here, she would pretend it was true.

Pie and Tart looked at each other. The same thoughts were going through their minds. "Well, I guess if you need us, we could stay," Pie answered for them.

Lettuce threw her arms around him and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "I'm so glad you're staying with me. Thank you," she said. "Now come on, let's head inside. We can watch some movies or something."

The four teens entered the apartment and went over to the stack of movies to decide which one to watch.

"Ooh oh oh! Let's watch this one," said Pudding, excitedly pointing to The Princess Bride (a/n: I don't know if that's correct or w/e, but for this sure it is! lol) "It's perfect! And Pie and Tart NEED to see it!"

Pie and Tart shrugged. "Whatever is fine with us."

The four settled down in front of the TV with pillows and blankets. Lettuce leaned on Pie while Pudding snuggled up to Tart. They started the movie and turned their attention to it. Before they knew it, the group had fallen asleep in front of the television, the man in black still challenging Vezzini. (a/n: yayy I love that movie. Ok, the next part is the next morning, so sorry if it confuses you)

Lettuce drifted back into consciousness to feel something warm all around her. She slowly opened her eyes to something she wasn't expecting. She was pulled tight against Pie, right up against him. His arms were wrapped around her and his chin was resting on the top of her head. He apparently felt her eyes on him. He slowly groaned and pulled her tighter. "Don…wanna get up…" he mumbled. Lettuce giggled, which caused him to fully wake up. His eyes widened as he became fully alert. Lettuce shyly kissed him on the cheek. Pie smiled at her and gave her a tight hug. "Good morning."

"Good morning," Lettuce replied. The two continued to make small talk in hushed tones (a/n: ooh fancy) until Lettuce asked, "Do you think we should wake up pudding and Tart?"

The pair untangled themselves and sat up to look at the younger teens, only to find them in a similar position. Tart was holding Pudding extremely protectively, almost as if he would never let go. Pudding was snuggled inside his arms with a small smile on her lips.

"Yea, sure, we can get 'em up. Cover your ears," Pie whispered, an evil grin on his face. Before Lettuce could ask what he was going to do, he yelled as loud as he could, "WAAAKE UUUUP!"

Tart and Pudding mumbled and groaned until they realized what position they were in. They let go of each other, sat up, and blushed. Lettuce and Pie just laughed, not disclosing the fact that they had been in a similar position a few moments before.

A/N: yayy I finally got this story updated! This was the second to last chapter, so the next one is the final one. I have started on the sequel, but it's not very good and I haven't gotten very far….OH WELL! I'm going to post some Fruits Basket things at the moment, or I would type up the final chapter. Sorry!