Chapter 6: Kitten's desire

(A/N: I apologize for the slow update, I've been extremely busy and I had to get things done, but anyways…)

Ryu's POV-

My breath hitched as I waited for a response. He blushed a dark red when I asked, and he turned his head to the side. "….. U-um…. Y-yeah….." His face got even darker, and he looked down. I looked at him with happiness, and hugged him tight. "I'm so glad…" I said, happy he said yes. His eyes widened a bit, and he just stared at me, bewildered. I giggled a bit, and held him closer. "R-Ryu…." I looked up at him, "Yes?" I replied, a bit curious. "…. I love you…." He leaned down and kissed my lips softly. I blushed dark red, having my second kiss.

Ichijo's POV-

I watched Zero lean down and kiss her, my rage boiling over. I didn't know why I felt this way, but I knew I hated seeing her with him. Why can't it be me there? Holding her like that…. I thought selfishly. I growled, marching over to Zero and pulling him off of her before I could regain control on my actions. I tackled him and began punching him in the face. "I-Ichijo! What are you doing?!" I heard them both yell. I didn't have control over my actions, I was too angry to care. "ICHIJO! GET OFF HIM!" Lilly began running up to me and pulled me off.

"What in the name of God was that for?!" She cried at me. I turned my head, looking to the side. She forced me to look at her, giving me a look of disapproval. "….. Fine, I expected better….. Ichijo." She began walking away with Ryu, holding her hand. I looked at Zero, who was holding his mouth and nose with his hand. "Ichijo, what…" His eyes widened a bit, "Y-you saw, didn't you?! And got jealous of me, because…. I kissed her?" My fists clenched, "Don't. Even. Mention it." I walked off, leaving him on the floor.

Zero's POV-

I sat there, in disbelief that my friend would actually punch me over something as small as a kiss. I never knew Ichijo had those kinds of feelings for Ryu, if I did; I'd have let him have her… I mean, I'm a monster after all. And who knows how long we have in this world until we return to our own, but I guess, she's mine either way. Sighing as I looked out the window, I saw the clouds covering the sky, I never saw something so dreary, despite how happy I am that Ryu likes me, I still feel that Ichijo should've gotten a chance.

Lilly/Alex's POV-

How dare he… attack his friend, give me, that look… that scornful look. I felt so….. hated…. I'll make him make it up to me though, make sure he doesn't muck up his relationship with Zero and Ryu. I sighed, looking at Ichijo one more time before shaking my head and turning away. "Lilly, um… do you have a second?" I heard Ichijo's voice. "Yeah…. Sure." He grabbed my hand and led me down the hallway. "What is it, Ichijo?" He turned to me, and then looked at me for a second. "…. Lilly, I um…. I um… I… I LOVE YOU, t-t-t-there…. I said it…. I thought for a while… that I loved Ryu, b-but…. When I saw that sad look in your eyes…. I broke, please…. Um… you don't have to return my feelings, but please… don't give me that sad look again, okay?" He stuttered and stumbled through half of it, but I understood it all the same.

"… So, you love me?" I blushed at the thought of him loving me. He WAS my anime crush, after all. He nodded, as he looked down at my shoes. I smiled, and hugged him tight. "I love you too, Ichijo-kun!" He blushed darker when I said his new nickname. I grinned, "Aww, you be blushin!" I poked his cheek, in a sense of light humor, and laughed at his facial expression. "Come on, it's almost time for dinner!"

Ryu's POV-

Even though I had been tending to Zero for most of the day, I had been cooking the dinner as well. I guess I'm an okay multi-tasker! I looked around, and then at the clock. Fudge, it was almost time to serve dinner, and I still haven't got it done! Okay, maybe I'm not as good a multi-tasker as I thought. I looked around, and then back at the pot filled with rice. Just 12 more minutes, and this'll be done… I thought to myself. I sighed, leaning back against a chair, when I felt arms wrap around my waist and lift me into the air. "Ah! Z-zero?" I heard him chuckle from behind me, and he hugged me tight. I blushed heavily, and hugged him back, smiling lightly. "You baka!" I giggled and squirmed in his iron grip.

"Nope, not letting you go; ever. I don't ever want to lose you, Ryu. After all, you're my kitty!" He grinned looking down at me, wrapping something around my neck. I looked down at my neck to see a black ribbon with a red bell. "This way, I'll never lose you. "T-thank you, Zero-kun. I love it… " I rubbed my finger-tips gently against the silky ribbon around my neck. "W-wait, I need to prepare dinner!" I scrambled out of his grip and back over to the stove. He chuckled, shaking his head at me, "You're such a klutz sometimes… but I guess it's fine, since you're so sweet." I heard the timer go off, and everyone rushed into the kitchen, taking a seat. I giggled, and began serving the rice and pork.

Okay guys, I know it's been a LONG time since I updated, and I'm so sorry! I've been busy with family issues, and since today's Christmas, I wanted to update for you! Now, -;-she hesitantly looks down-;- D-do you forgive me? ; ~ ;