When Ichigo woke up she was surprised that she was in her bed, wearing her favorite pair of pajamas.
"Oh Ichigo, you're awake; your father and I were so worried about you." Sakura said coming into her room.
"Mom? Wh-what happened? Where's dad?" Ichigo asked confused.
"Your alien friend Kish…I think that's what he said his name was…said he found running away from somewhere upset. He said that you told him that Masaya cheated on you with one of your best friends. And you know your father; he flipped out. But don't worry, he didn't do anything but stew in our room; he's at work right now by the way. Kish seems like a nice boy; he seemed generally concerned about you. When he brought you home you were unconscious; you had such a high fever…that was almost four days ago. You've been in and out of consciousness since then. Almost all of your friends have been here to visit you. One of the girls, I think she said her name was Momo came by the most; she said she really has no clue what's going on. But um she brought you a blanket and pillow; she said she made them especially for you. She said she really looks up to you and hopes you get better soon; she seems like such a sweet girl. So baby girl, if you don't mind my asking; who did Masaya cheat on you with?" Sakura asked handing Ichigo the blanket and pillow Momo made for her.
"Mint…" Ichigo said softly, with some tears in her eyes.
"Oh Ichigo, I'm so sorry. I thought she was your best friend…" Sakura said not thinking.
"So did I…" Ichigo said sadly.
"Well you know what your father and I always you…" Sakura said smiling.
"Yeah…I don't need friends like that…ones who are just going to backstab me." Ichigo said slightly smiling at her mother.
"Exactly. Now girls like that Momo, Lettuce, Pudding, Zakuro, Nashi, Cherry and Nana are a whole different story. And we mustn't forget Miwa and Moe; they were here a lot as well. And baby girl, you'll find someone who will treat you right, don't you worry about that." Sakura said standing up and headed to the door.
"I know I will; there are plenty of fish in the sea. Where are you going?" Ichigo asked concerned as her mother stepped out of her room.
"I'm going to make you some soup; you haven't really eaten anything in the last four days. Don't worry, I'll be back." Sakura said heading out.
With Kish:
Kish's P.O.V.:
"Oh hello Kish, are you going to visit Ichigo?" A small voice asked from behind me; it was Momo.
Momo is a tiny girl with long teal hair that reaches her lower back usually up in pigtails and magenta colored eyes with glasses. From what I understand she's very much a girly-girl and is usually seen wearing dresses or skirts, never pants or shorts…unless she has to.
"Why do you ask?" I asked looking at her.
"Because you love her..." Momo said softly causing me choke on my own spit.
"How do you know that?" I asked her shocked making her giggle a little.
"Because it's obvious; you always stare at her in a loving way…and you always say it." Momo said softly making me realize that she's right; I do always say it.
"No, I'm not on my way there at this moment; I have to meet Pie and Tart somewhere about something or other. But I will be visiting her afterwards. Is there something you want?" I asked looking at her; I could tell there was something on her mind.
"Ummm…no…I mean yes…I mean…" Momo stuttered out turning red.
"Well spit it out already; I don't have all day…" I said somewhat annoyed.
"Sorry…I was just wondering how you can be so assertive with how you feel." Momo said softly looking at me with big eyes.
"What do you mean?" I asked clearly confused.
"How do you just come out and tell the person you have feelings for how you feel?" She asked and I knew she was talking about that Ryou guy.
"Oh…well I suppose it depends on the person; everyone is different after all. I guess with me it just comes easily; I'm not a shy person like you. You, from what I gather are a very shy person and aren't good at showing affection. Now I have a question for you. Why are you so hung up on that Ryou guy?" I asked seriously, looking at her.
"I-I ummm…I don't know. He's nice to me and normally guys aren't nice to me like that. I know that a lot of girls think he's good looking and all…and yes, it's true that I also think he's good looking. But, that's not why I like him; I like him because he's nice." Momo said softly.
'Really; she thinks he's nice? I think he's an ass…' I thought to myself.
"But maybe he doesn't like me the same way…I mean there is a big age gap between us. Hmmm? Oh I have to go; my parents are waiting to take me out. Bye-bye! Tell Ichigo I say hi!" Momo called as she took off like a bat out of hell.
"She is a weird kid…" I said as I made my way to the meeting spot Pie set up…