Hurt Chapter 20:

Arrangements

Recap: "Welcome to the family, Taruto," Shintaro said.

"YAY!" Ichigo and Taruto shouted together.

Ichigo's POV

Ichigo was now very happy. She saw that Taruto was too, and that made her smile. Reflecting back on how they used to interact, this was a bit strange, but she could see that Taruto was different now from the kid who called her an 'old hag' everytime he saw her. Of course, the fact that she saved his brother had probably helped, but Taruto really had changed. This was even more evident as Taruto jumped on her and hugged her. Ichigo laughed and hugged him back.

Taruto's POV

Taruto was just as happy as Ichigo. He was also amazed that even after all he'd done to her, she really seemed to like having him around. He was also amazed that she had convinced her parents to take him in. He just hoped Kisshu would get a similar reception. Taruto smiled, and as he realized he now had a new family, and a sister, he jumped on Ichigo and hugged her. He was pleased when she laughed and hugged back.

Normal POV

Sakura and Shintaro watched the two, smiling as Taruto jumped on Ichigo and hugged her. After a few minutes of watching them, Sakura said, "Well, I'm glad to see you two get along so well. We need to make some arrangements, however. First, we need to find some way of explaining to a school that they now have a Cyniclon as a student. Do either of you have any ideas? Taruto, you said you've always been homeschooled, right?"

"Yes, but Ichigo-oneechan suggested that I go to her friend Pudding's school, since we're the same age. That way, I'd already know someone, and she could show me how things work," Taruto said.

"That's a great idea. But what will you do about the fact that you're not actually human?" Shintaro asked.

"My brother Pai is a scientist, and he developed a pill that would allow me to look like a human for the amount of time that school runs," Taruto replied.

"Well, I think that's settled then," Sakura said. "What school does Pudding go to?"

"She goes to Hanabiru Elementary School," Ichigo replied. "It's not too far from my school, so Taruto and I could at least walk part way together."

"Okay, I'll call them up, and ask them to put Taruto in Pudding's class," Sakura said.

"Yay!" Taruto said.

Sakura smiled. Then she nudged Ichigo. "When do we get to meet your boyfriend, Ichigo?" she asked, smirking slightly.

"Um.." Ichigo said.

"I could go get him," Taruto said.

"That sounds fine," Sakura said. Then she turned to her husband. "Try not to scare him, okay honey?" she said.

"Fine," Shintaro said. Taruto nodded to them and teleported off to find Kisshu.

Ichigo's parents looked a little startled, and Ichigo giggled. "You get used to it," she said to them.

About a minute later, Taruto returned with Kisshu, who looked a bit nervous. Ichigo went over and hugged Kisshu, smiling. That made him relax. Then he bowed to Sakura and Shintaro, saying, "It's nice to meet you both."

What will Shintaro do now? Review and find out!