Okay everyone here's the next chapter. I would lime to thank everyone who reviewed. I really appreciate it. I won't be mentioning you all in name because I have already replied to you personally but I though an overall thank you was in order.

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Okay now that I have gotten all that out of my system I would like to announce that the second chapters up.

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Chapter Two: Bounty meets Hunter

Ryou Shirogane was bored. He hadn't wanted to come to this even t and he still didn't want to be there. He had been thinking about the Feline while his date for the night had chattered on about something unimportant when suddenly he noticed that her conversation had suddenly switched in audience from himself to another gentleman. Upon realizing this he saw that was none other than Masaya Aoyama. An old acquaintance, but not really known to him. He was just tuning in to their conversation when Masaya invited them to join his date and himself. Ryou consented purely out of lack for anything else to do. He would after all much prefer to be hunting Feline. Little did he know that he was going to be working without knowing it.

Ichigo had to use all her will power not to Ryou. Seriously, this man had shot at her not hours before and now she had t make polite conversation with him. This was going to be a long night. Turning towards him wit a slightly strained but otherwise gorgeous smile and began a conversation.

Ryou was busy planning his next move I the Feline case when he and his date arrived with Masaya at his own date. All thoughts of the Feline flew from his mind. He recognized the girl although they had never personally met. Little did he know. He required no introduction but was given one anyway by Masaya. He remained silent throughout it; during the introduction he couldn't help but stare at her. She was far more beautiful in person than in the many pictures of her, which appeared on the news, and in the papers. He had never actually met her but her reputation had reached even his ears and looking at her he was somehow sure that everything they said about her was true. He suddenly brought out of his thoughts when after seeing that his and her date had struck up conversation she turned to him and said, "Evening Mr. Shirogane, I see you are well deserving of your reputation. Please call me Ichigo."

The first thing that struck him was that her voice was cultured and fine, it almost sounded like the purr of a cat. The second was that he had had no idea that he had a reputation. Raising his eyebrow questioningly he asked," Reputation?" Ichigo laughed in genuine amusement. "Why Mr. Shirogane I do believe you have no idea what I am talking about. Never mind I'll enlighten you. Silent, brooding, powerful and overwhelming. You live up to it all except for the overwhelming part, although perhaps I have no reason to be overwhelmed." Ichigo ended this by laughing in amusement.

Upon hearing what had become his reputation, Ryou also chuckled. " Indeed you don't, Ichigo. Oh and please call me Ryou its far less formal." Ryou replied. "You're right I had no idea that my 'reputation' even existed, but it is for the most part true, as is yours if I am not mistaken." Ichigo simply smiled.

This was far easier than she ha thought would be she mused to herself. He really wasn't as intimidating as she had supposed, sure he was in truth overwhelming but that was probably because she was still slightly cornered. She then started to envision ways of making this acquaintance work to her advantage as Feline. She had now recovered from the shock and her mind was working at a great speed, se could even find out something to use to her advantage.

Having decided on a plan of action Ichigo set it into motion immediately.

Ichigo Mommiya enchanted Ryou. He was right in thinking that her reputation was well deserved. He had never felt this comfortable with anyone. She was beautiful, intelligent and one of the few people he had ever met that was so very alive. He was even beginning to think that he was attracted to her. What also interested him was that although he seemed to open up to her she seemed to retain all information about herself. This of course put hi on guard. Everyone knew that he had no friends and the fact that he wanted to be more than friends with her was extremely unnerving as well a the fact a it was unusual for him to open up and the other person to keep their secrets, usually it was the other ay around. Never the less for the rest of his evening he basked in her company. This of course was not apparent to anyone else as he was extremely adept at hiding his emotions. After several hours of talking and dancing he had decided that he would find a way to see her again.

After several hours of chatting and getting to know each other Ichigo decided to start prying for information.

Ryou had been musing for a way to see her again when Ichigo asked; "You are the bounty hunter after that thief Feline aren't you?" This change in topic surprised Ryou to say the leas but he decided to answer her truthfully. "Yes." Ryou replied simply. His mind had become alert had the mention of Felines name. Realizing this Ichigo knew she was going to have to tread carefully on this territory.

"That really must be fascinating work, and from what I hear you are brilliant at it." Ichigo said deciding that flattery would be the safest route to travel. Relaxing Ryou said" Yes she s a fascinating case." "She?" asked Ichigo faining ignorance. Realizing that he had given away information, Ryou said, "Feline is female." They then went on to discuss another topic.

Not much later Ichigo was unable to prevent herself from yawning when she thought no one was looking. She was really exhausted. Not only had she robbed a place dodged bullets and hang glided but she had also done charity work earlier, danced all evening and made conversation with the person that had shot at her earlier. The funny thing was that she actually found that she genuinely enjoyed hi company. He was a most interesting person and she was beginning to suspect that she was attracted to him. An interesting idea.

Ryou was also quite exhausted, he had also had an extremely busy day and he still had a busy evening with work on Feline ahead. He was just trying to think of a good excuse to leave when he saw Ichigo yawn discreetly when she thought no one was looking. Deciding to kill two birds with one stone he went up to her and offered her a lift home. He was slightly taken aback by the gratefulness in her eyes when she accepted his offer. It seemed that she was even more desperate to leave the party than he was.

Once they had made their farewells, collected their coats and other belongings Ryou drone her home in his silver Escalade. Upon arriving at the prestigious apartment building Ryou walked her to he penthouses door. He had planed on simply bidding her farewell but instead when she turned to say "Good evening and thanks for the lift he bent down and gently kissed her on the lips. Slightly surprised Ichigo didn't respond at first but then she relaxed and moved into his arms. Ryou massaged his lips against hers softly gently requesting entry. When she gave it to him he reveled in her sweetness. Suddenly the kiss became far more heated as they both increased its fervor. Their reactions wee like dynamite, passion exploded upon them both.

Ryou was the first to pull away. As much as he wanted her, it was the first night they had met and e wanted o do everything right. He then said Good nigh and that he would call and then brushing an all to swift kiss against her passion ravaged lips left for the elevator.

When Ichigo entered her apartment, she dropped her coat on the couch, and proceeded to her bedroom, here she stripped of her evening dress and makeup, and then pulled on her favorite nightdress ad slipped into bed. This was all done while she was in a dream-like state. Once she had slipped into her bed her cat came and lay down besides her, sensing that his mistresses mind was elsewhere he gently pawed her face. Coming out of her trance like state Ichigo looked at the at with stricken eyes and whispered in a soft voice, "I've fallen in love with him. The bounty has fallen in love with the hunter and I didn't even realize it till it was to late. Ichigo then burst into silent tears and the cat sensing his mistress's distress tried is best to comfort her.

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So what do you think? That was the second chapter, please review and tell me what you think. I would really appreciate any comments although if you burn me I will burn you authoress gets out burning torch and bucket of oil Okay So I hope you liked it. It was pretty much like the original. Okay well I want at least ten reviews. The sooner I get them the sooner you get your next update. Okay bye.