A/N: Hello, everyone! Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out. Work has been hectic lately. More hours, so less time to sleep. But, I am going on Vacation! I am literally leaving in less than 24 hours, but I wanted to get this done before. It is a bit shorter than what I normally write, so I hope you all enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I do own Tokyo Mew Mew. Tokyo Mew Mew is owned by Ikumi Mia and Yoshida Reiko. If I owned it… well, let's not go there.

Chance Encounter

Chapter Three- The Talk in the Park

I was sitting in the park with Shirogane. I don't know why I followed him. I was already being targeted by the other girls at school, and if I am seen with him, well, I would be bullied more.

"I was surprised to see you at that school," Shirogane said. "I didn't know it was you at first, since your hair was down."

"Well, it was nearby. And I liked their uniforms. I was also surprised to see you there, too, Shirogane-senpai. I was even more surprised to know that you were the student body president!"

"Heh. Well, I didn't really want to be the student body president. They just voted for me because of my looks and my grades. I have the highest grades in my class, but that is so I can go to Tokyo University."

We were silent for a couple minutes. I was surprised he was telling me something like this. This was only the second time I had met him, and he was telling me how he felt about being the student body president.

"You're a third year, right?" I asked. "Shouldn't you be getting ready to graduate? Spring is just around the corner!"

"I know. But, right now, I am feeling a little down. I don't even know if I want to go to college now," Shirogane said.

"Senpai, if you don't want to go to college, why don't you explain that to your parents?" I asked.

He looked up at the sky and stood up. Then he looked down at me.

"My parents are dead," he said. "I'm going to go get something to drink. I'll be right back."

He walked away, and I started to feel bad. I probably shouldn't have said anything, since I hardly know him. He returned a few minutes later with a couple drinks. He handed me a can of strawberry milk and smiled.

"I saw this and thought of you. After all, your name means strawberry," Shirogane said.

"Thank you," I said, slightly surprised.

I popped open the can and took a sip. I secretly loved strawberry milk. I glanced over at Shirogane to see that he was watching me, with a smile on his face.

"I knew you would love strawberry milk. I can tell by your face," he said.

I blushed and looked away from him.

"Senpai, you're a baka," I said.

I heard him chuckle and I turned to look at him.

"At least I am not a baka strawberry," he said, flicking my forehead.

I puffed out my cheeks and pouted. That just made him laugh more. After a couple seconds, I realized I couldn't stay mad and I started to giggle, too. He smiled a gentle smile at me and reached out to ruffle my hair. I closed my eyes tight and I felt the warmth of his hand on my head.

"Momomiya-san," he said softy, "you are a baka strawberry."

I looked up at him and was faced with his sapphire blue eyes. I felt my face turn red and I looked away.

"Senpai," I said, "stop teasing me."

I heard him chuckle as he stood up. He looked down at me, and held out a hand.

"But, you are so fun to tease," he said. "Your expressions are priceless."

I puffed out my cheeks angrily, and he just laughed some more. I smiled again as I took his hand. He helped me stand and as he let go of my hand, the warmth lingered.

"Well, I need to get home," I said, looking at my watch.

I was supposed to be home an hour ago, and my parents were probably wondering where I was. I took out my cell phone and looked at the screen. I had several missed calls and a few more text messages. I sighed as I closed my phone. I was in for it when I got home.

"Is everything okay?" he asked.

"Yes, everything is fine, Senpai. I was just supposed to be home an hour ago, and I am late," I said, forcing a smile.

He reached out and grabbed my hand and started leading me home.

"Then, I will apologize for you," he said.

"What? Senpai, you don't need to do that!" I said.

"But, it's my fault I kept you out so late. I should apologize. I won't feel right if you got into trouble for something I did."

In the end, Shirogane went with me and apologized to my parents for me. My parents were more upset by the fact that I didn't call to say I was going to be late, than by the fact that I just spent a few hours with a guy two years older than me. In fact, they seemed thrilled that I had made a friend. Dad wasn't happy that it was a guy though. My mom asked him if he would like to stay for dinner, but he declined, since he needed to get home. He explained that his Guardian would have dinner waiting for him, but he said that he would like to have dinner some other time.

"I'll see you at school, tomorrow, Momomiya-san."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow, Senpai."

He bowed and he was gone.

"So, who is that?" Mom asked.

"That is Shirogane Ryou-senpai. We met at school," I said.

I wasn't about to tell her how we really met. She seemed satisfied with my answer and went to finish up dinner. I took my bag upstairs and started on my homework, but I couldn't concentrate. My mind was on Shirogane. Stupid Shirogane! My head dropped forward, and landed on my desk with a dull thud. I didn't know what was wrong with me. I didn't know why all I thought about was him. I could still feel the warmth on the top of my head and on my hands.

A/N: Well, what do you think? I hope this will hold you over until I can get the next chapter written. I will work hard, but I have writers block. And writers block is evil. I will try to work hard though. Please continue to support me. Anyways, read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome, and flames will be used to burn gay sparking vampires. See you next chapter!