Well here is yet another new chapter enjoy!!

Wait, did that boy just say Taniza?! Surely it can't be the same one that owns and runs that shop? Akihiko thought but as soon as his eyes fell upon the gardener that was currently stooped down plucking at some weeds his presumed guess was correct.

"Oh Takashi-kun it's been a while, don't tell me Kamijou-sensei as the class punished for to have you all pull weeds again for lack of attention in class does he?" She said as she got up and grabbed a watering can and started to water the plants. Surprised that she would meet one of her victims so soon after just seeing them only a few days ago in her shop cursed as a rabbit.

"Huh oh no nothing like that, at least that I know of anyways. However a friend of mine has come across this rabbit here and I couldn't just leave it all day in an apartment wouldn't be healthy or very exciting for it. So I thought the best place would be outside were it can get fresh air and exercise and run around and not be all lazy and cooped up in a stuffy apartment. Well at least I think that's what it was. . .." Misaki said as he picked up the rabbit in his arms.

"Ah what a nice looking rabbit, if you are asking to leave him here you may. I could use a little company. Being a gardener has its lonesome times, don't get me wrong I love what I do but it still can get a little too quiet here at times." Taniza said as she met her gaze with the rabbit in an all knowing one and

Akihiko had his ears pressed back against his head, hating the lady who had to do with him being a rabbit at the moment. "Oh thank you Taniza-sama I. . ." However the school bell rang then. "Uh oh I better hurry up and get to class. I'll see you later Usagi-san. You behave for her okay." Misaki said as he took off the harness had given the rabbit that name and gently put the rabbit down, scratching it behind the ears and running his hand down the rabbits back before he grabbed his school bag and was off.

Great I'm stuck with this spirit shepherd all day. . . Akihiko thought as he turned and twitched his whiskers at her. This would be a long day except for the break in between the day when the boy would come and see him.

"I know well enough who you are. If you don't behave you will end up in a stew if you don't behave yourself. However, I take my work very seriously and you were one of only a handful that didn't see it that way and are in similar conditions." Taniza said a she moved on to another section of the garden and got to watering that.

Akihiko seeing as he had nothing else to do merely followed the spirit shepherd and hopped about, smelling and looking at what things in this garden he recognized and what he didn't.

"You know I still know of couples that are separated like you are. A woman didn't think my love potions worked but it did, so now she is a pet duck like you and her husband has yet to know that the love of his life has been with him for these 25 years." The shepherd said with a slight grin o her face.

25 years. There is no way I am going to be stuck like a rabbit for the rest of my life. Sure it's carefree and quiet but I can't even talk to anyone. Let alone live like I used too. Akihiko said as he stood on his hind legs and wondered how long he would be stuck like he is now.

Meanwhile in class Misaki was writing down notes in a history class. Hmm Aikawa-san said Usami-san was missing, yet he didn't leave a note or any reason to what he might be doing or whereabouts are. . .I wonder why that was. He pondered.

The few restroom breaks that Misaki was able to get he would dash out to the garden and visit Usagi-san. Making sure it had kept out of trouble and rewarded the rabbit by scratching behind its ears or petting it gently.

After a few visits Akihiko could tell it was him and stand on his hind legs and his whiskers would twitch. Then when he saw it was the boy he would jump up and thump his left foot on the ground to get Taniza's attention.

"My my what's gotten you so riled up for, oh Takashi-kun come for yet another visit. Why don't you come for lunch, I can prepare us something healthy and delicious. It'll be way better then that gunk they call food in the cafeteria. Your class ends in about 45 minutes doesn't it" Taniza said as she was picking their said meal from the garden. Vegetables and herbs that were already piling up in a wooden basket that she had around her arm.

"Hmm oh yeah class ends soon so I guess that can be fine. Has Usagi-san been casing you any trouble Taniza-sama?" Misaki asked as he pet the rabbit and ran his ears up and down its ears carefully and felt how fuzzy and soft the fur was.

No I haven't, though it sounds tempting. Akihiko said as he seemed to love the attention given to him from the boy and further stood on his hind legs to receive more. Closing his eyes and loving the way the boys hands ran over his sensitive ears.

"Oh no we got along just fine, and as much as I think that rabbit loves your visits its best if you hurry up and return to class. Well both see you in a bit for lunch then." She said as she gave Misaki an apple to eat on the way back to class.

So with a final scratch behind the rabbits ears Misaki took the apple and headed back to class. He knew Taniza-sama was right for he had Devil Kamijou at the moment and knew every moment he wasn't there he would be missing his oh so important lectures.

"Hmm it seems you've grown quite attached to the boy. Be warned, you are not the only one who has his eyes on him. He is your only chance to reverse the curse but it will not be easy." She said as she went back to collecting the necessary ingredients for their lunch and left the rabbit to think on that.

What does she mean there are others? Hm I'll have to investigate on that one and see just exactly who she is referring too. Akihiko thought as he finally saw Misaki disappear around the corner of the school building and knew he was going to class.

Later for lunch a classmate of Misaki's by the name of Sumi chose to tag along and wonder why Misaki was heading out toward the school garden for lunch and not going off campus or to the cafeteria for once.

"Come on Misaki, you can't really expect me to really think that Akihiko Usami has a rabbit that your taking care of. I mean sure that's his supposed nickname but still that's going to far. "Sumi said as the arrived with Taniza setting up a table for them.

"Ah it's a good thing I made extra since we have another guest joining us for lunch. I had a feeling about this earlier and glad I stuck with my decision." Taniza said as she continued laying out plates and silverware.

"Yes pardon for that, I did not mean to intrude. I just couldn't believe that Misaki here was taking care of a rabbit and I had to come see for myself." Sumi said as he had laid a bag of tea from the cafeteria they had stopped by earlier on their way here.

"Aww Sumi-sensei don't be like that. I'm sure Usami-san has a reason for not being able to take care of Usagi-san here." Misaki said as he kneeled down to pick him up but Akihiko hoped on his arm and rested on his shoulder and stayed there like a parrot would.

He must be one of the few others that Taniza was referring too. Akihiko said to himself as he saw the boy look at Misaki with lust filled eyes but when Misaki stood back up they were gone and quickly vanished. "Come on senpai help out a little." Misaki said as he carefully walked to lay down a bowl of salad and some herb dressing that was made earlier that day.

"Now I heard of pirates having parrots on their shoulders but I never thought I'd see a rabbit on a college students shoulders." Sumi said as he went to pet Akihiko who shrank back on the boys shoulder.

"Sorry senpai, he must not like you. It seems he hasn't gotten used to you yet. If I read that somewhere correct." Misaki said as he went to see if Taniza needed anything else brought out.

Yes you read correctly Misaki, however I just don't want your classmate to touch me or you for that matter. Akihiko said as he faced the boy's so called senpai as they retreated to see if Taniza needed any more assistance in their lunch.

Sooo what do you think? Akihiko is finally seeing what it is to really find out what it feels like to be a rabbit. He is obviously jealous and doens't like how Sumi is eyeing Misaki. Yet when your in rabbit form you can't seem to do all that much.

Well tell me what you think, sorry for the delay on updating. I have finals these next few weeks so I'll update when I can. Thanks for the support and as always. READ & REVIEW!!!

~Lilblossomcub