Weakness

Chapter 3

Definitions for this Chapter:

-p means 'lover' or someone you love, a pet name.

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"Happy Birthday to you!"

A small group of people sat around a table, which held a cake, some presents and a couple of plates.

"Happy birthday to you!" the song filled the air, a chorus of Ichigo, her father and…even Ryou.

"Happy birthday…"

"Mrs. Momomiya!"
"Mo-oom!"

"Happy birthday to you!"

The final line was delivered and the four broke out into cheers. Mrs. Momomiya blew out the candles, her cheeks bright red as she broke out into happy laughter. She looked around at all the happy faces, Ichigo's bright smile, Her husband's sweet and encouraging grin…and Ryou's polite smile, which looked more like a smirk. She could tell however, he was enjoying himself. Mr. Momomiya cut the cake and turned to Ryou

"Thank you for joining us Mr. Shirogane, it's a pleasure to have you with us during such a momentous occasion!" Ryou looked up at him "Oh, No, no. The pleasure is mine! I'm grateful to you and your family, especially Ichigo for inviting me tonight." He said with another polite smile, glancing over at Ichigo-who seemed to be watching him in awe…well…he hoped anyway. "Nonsense! I'm glad to have you over for my birthday! I'm so delighted! Honey, give Shirogane-chan an extra big piece for coming to my birthday celebration!"

Ryou blushed lightly. "You're too kind." He said as he looked away. Her family was so nice. He was…almost jealous. "Thank you." He said at last, taking the plate with the cake on it.

"Ichigo, here's yours! Honey, yours." Mr. Momomiya smiled and dished himself some after giving the birthday girl her piece of cake. "eat up everyone!"

Ryou thought cake before dinner…seemed a bit weird…but he smiled nonetheless. He would try anything new… once…or twice. He sighed quietly and took a bite of the home made cake.

Ichigo smiled at Ryou, he seemed to be having a good time. She looked at her parents and then, placing her cellphone on her lap she enjoyed her mother's birthday cake.

"So, what happened to Masaya, Ichigo? Is this charming boy replacing him?" her mother chimed, a bright smile on her face, masking the look of dismay, Masaya had been such a nice boy.

"Wha?" Ichigo blushed a deep red colour. "No! Way MOM! I only work for him! He owns the Café I work at!" She hung her head….so embarrassed..

Suddenly a bright melody exploded from her cellphone. She jumped, looking down at the phone in alarm. She looked up at Ryou and her parents for a moment. "uhh…"

"Masaya?" her father asked with a slight glare.

Ichigo laughed nervously…"uhm… I gotta take this call…" she stood to leave the room, when her mother commented on it.

"Ichigo dear, stay here. There are no secrets among families!" she laughed quietly, looking to Ryou. "Isn't that right, Ryou?"

Ryou blushed…"uh…yeah..."

Ichigo hesitated, the song burst to life once more and she answered it with a nervous laugh. "Hello Masaya!" she said with a smile…

"I'm outside…" the voice replied.

Ichigo blinked… "Oh…okay." She hung up and said "I'll be right back…" She walked to the door and opened it slowly.

He looked at her, a smile met his lips and he said "Ichigo-p" He stepped forward, hugging her. He felt how tense she was and he said "Wh…what's wrong?"

Ichigo hesitated, "Uh…How are you?" she asked as she began to fiddle with her hands.

Footsteps came from behind her, followed by Mrs.Momomiya's voice, "Tell Ichigo to hurry back." The footsteps grew nearer and a boy appeared in view. He had blonde hair and piercing blue eyes.

"Ichigo, Your mother asks you return quickly and…Oh." The boy, named Ryou Shirogane stood…staring with disapproval, at Masaya.

Masaya felt his face flush a pale colour. "Wh...What's this?" Masaya asked in alarm. "Why is he here? Ichigo?" He released her and looked her in the eye. "Are you…cheating on me?" he asked in disbelief. "Ichigo? Answer me!"

Simple-Magic: Aww darn...Masaya, you jerk! I can't believe you're so rude!

Masaya??

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