Angel's Note: 1. ta-dah! im here! i was having a bad day yesterday and then at night i got reviews that motivated me. yes it does make a difference. xD so yeah wrote a chap. a long one too.

2. i thank the reviewers. i guess you already know how much i love you. *w* i also thank the ones who dont even have accounts for doing so, i really appreciate that. :33

Charlie'Rocker: yes, it WAS close. its just more believable if he didnt die. so yeah, i was disappointed as well. *major aoyama hater* and i think i changed my mind about killing him. i may do that, at the end, but im still not sure, maybe ill do voting? *shrugs* also im trying to make it as episode-y as possible. so it wont be just about the school, but also about her home, cafe, etc.

3. i dont have much to say really, other than i have some SERIOUS exams to study for. so neh. xD hope you like the chappie. :3

4. disclaimer: some parts of this chap were taken from episode 25. there are some changes though.

Unexpected

Chapter seven: new beginning

Ichigo fell silent for a moment. Millions of thoughts ran through her mind at the thing that had just occurred, and none of them were any good. How did things get to this, she did not know. What she did know however was that things were going out of control. If Kisshu were to do whatever he likes there...

The redhead closed her eyes shut and pushed the alien's arms away from her running away. She didn't care that she had missed the right turn that lead to her neighborhood, or that she didn't even take her charm from the alien, she just wanted to get away from him as much as she could. And that's what she did.

She sniffed again as another tear fell to her cheek. Her eyes didn't seem to dry out yet in spite of all the crying she had done that day. She didn't know exactly why she was crying, there was nothing to cry about at that moment, but she still needed to let everything within her out; all that was happening with her lately, it was too much for her to handle. Especially Aoyama. Now she had to be extra careful and prevent him from running into Kisshu.

Wait...what if he had seen Kisshu flying or disappearing?! Or even worse, what if he had seen him on top of me and...his mind went somewhere else..?!

At that idea, Ichigo's heart raced. If he knows Kisshu was dangerous, he will cause a fuss. And if that was the case, that might not please Kisshu and it may lead to a bigger chaos in which the green-haired boy might kill Aoyama. Even if he didn't doubt Kisshu's identity, he might believe that...maybe...she and Kisshu...

No!

Ichigo froze in her place and tried to calm herself down to think carefully about it. She rubbed her eyes with the sleeve of her uniform and erased every trace of tears on her face. She just made a deal with Kisshu –he better keep it because if he didn't, she didn't know what she would do- so what was she panicking about? If she follows the rules to their deal, he won't touch a hair of Aoyama's head. And the teasing...she could handle it.

Ichigo deeply inhaled then exhaled.

She headed home.

o-o-o

Sakura stood up from the small mattress on the ground and rushed towards the house's door. She couldn't care less that she wasn't well-dressed for going out and that she still had her apron on, she just wanted to check on her little girl!

Yes, she knew what was going on. She saw it. Everyone did. It was broadcasted on TV; gigantic monster attacks a high school in Tokyo. It was horrific; the panic, the screaming children, the destruction, the chaos, they were extremely lucky it only ended by a couple of injured students. But what made it worse for the poor mother, was seeing her daughter trapped between that dangerous creature's fingers. Even after she had seen she was rescued, she still couldn't stop her heart from beating this fast. And out of hurry, she took extra time to put on her shoes for she stumbled over them several times. She reached for the doorknob and opened the door, ready to hasten towards the school, if she didn't almost bump into the girl with the matching hair and eyes.

Ichigo was standing by the door with her hand out –apparently she wanted to open the door as well- and her eyes widened a bit at the unexpected sight of her mother.

"Ichigo..? Ichigo!" Sakura yelled, recovering from her shock and pulling her daughter in a tight hug.

Said-girl was silent for a moment and hesitated before wrapping her arms around her mother. Not that she wasn't the hugging type or anything –she always dreamed of embracing Aoyama- but she was too distracted and deep in thought that she didn't expect any of this. Sakura soon let go of the girl and grabbed her shoulders, quickly checking her up and down.

"Are you okay Ichigo? Are you hurt?" She asked, fixing her eyes on hers. "I saw it on TV, did that thing hurt you anywhere?!"

For a second, Ichigo was about to laugh, she didn't know why, but she was this close to losing her ability to bring her inexplicable chuckle under control. In a matter of fact, she did know a little why she found it funny. Think about it this way; her mother was incredibly worried about her because of a simple Chimera Anima that caught her. What would she do if she knew that she was a Mew-Mew who had done this millions of times, with actual more dangerous creatures, risking her life every day fighting off aliens? Yeah that would be interesting to see.

Instead of laughing Ichigo settled on letting a warm smile draw on her face as she lowered her mother's arms and nodded in understanding.

"Don't worry mum, I'm really fine." She affirmed, hugging her once again.

"I'm so glad, Ichigo," Sakura sighed in relief, still not being able to erase the signs of restlessness in her voice. "...come on let's get in, you need to lie down, I'll make you something." The elder suggested, enveloping the cat-girl's shoulders with her arm and leading the way inside their home.

Upon entering, Ichigo stepped away from her mother's grip and stood in her place, Sakura soon stopped and looked back at her questionably tilting her head to the side.

"I'm not really in the mood but thanks anyways mum, a little rest should be fine." She assured smiling genuinely.

"Are you sure you're okay sweetie? We can always go have a check u—" The elder approached the younger and intended to touch her face, but the latter immediately stepped back and nodded enthusiastically.

"Un! I'm fine! Don't worry!"

Sakura was still not convinced of her daughter's state, but nodded nonetheless. Before she turned around to resume her work in the kitchen, she stopped Ichigo before she went to her room and started again.

"Tell Aoyama-kun thank you for me will you? He was the one who saved you right? Couldn't see him clearly on TV..." Sakura's eyes furrowed for a split second but immediately returned back to normal. "...but there's no mistaking in that protective tight hold of his eeeh?" She winked at her and giggled, expecting her daughter to follow her gesture. Instead, the redhead remained calm and didn't give the slightest nod as an answer. Something that Sakura found strange. Was it because she was shy?

It wasn't as if Ichigo could answer that question. No. It was not Aoyama. It was the psycho stalker of an alien who intends to eradicate humanity. Because yeah, that would make a good reply.

Looking for a way to make things less awkward, the elder tried carrying on with her talk. "...oh and tell him the new look doesn't suit him much, he looks out of this place." She said finishing the conversation with a slight chuckle.

You have no idea. Ichigo thought, annoyance quite visible on her face.

Her mother ceased the laughing and stared at her weirdly. Ichigo was not okay after all.

"Ichigo are you—"

"I'm fine mum, honest, just need a little rest, I'll be in my room!" She yelled waving her hand and running up the stairs.

Something was wrong for sure.

Sakura decided to wait a bit before checking up on her. Maybe it was just that day's incident affecting her mind.

"We are currently executing the new operation. Specifics will be reported as soon as more data is gathered." Kisshu affirmed, kneeling down next to his comrades in respect for their great master.

"Alright, you must not disappoint me anymore." Their master spoke ever so calmly. He needn't to shout or yell to show his authority for they all knew they had to follow his orders whatever they were.

"Ha." The threesome agreed, before the beaming light disappeared and everything was back to normal in their dimension.

"How long are you going to hide that from Deep Blue?" Pai immediately began, standing up and shifting his gaze towards Kisshu.

Aforementioned boy didn't seem to be a bit bothered by his question even if it was indirectly meant to doubt his loyalty towards Deep Blue. Or hey, perhaps that was the case.

"Just for a while, we now know it's in the ground around Tokyo." The teen alien answered nonchalantly.

"Are you sure?" Taruto asked, looking a bit worried.

"Since our information is reliable this time," Saying that, a screen popped in front of them supporting what Pai had to say. "...I have sent Chimera Anima that can sense the ore. As long as the Mew Aqua is in the ground around Tokyo, they will continue to dig until they find it."

They all observed as the creature in the screen made its way deep underground. It didn't stop going further even for a second.

"However we should deal with the girls." Kisshu spoke breaking the silence. At that Pai narrowed his eyes at him waiting for the teen to continue. "...since Chimera Mole is causing so much destruction, they should already know what we're doing." He reasoned, becoming more excited as the thought left his mouth.

Unlike Pai who grew suspicious about the whole thing, Taruto seemed to go along with the problem Kisshu had considered.

"What shall we do then?" The young boy queried, completely oblivious of the eldest's doubtful visage.

"Distract their attention, by causing greater commotion above ground. Remember what our other duty is; to get rid of mankind."

After clearing his point, Kisshu lifted his hand up in the air, and a grayish white object appeared in his hand.

"What's that?" Taruto questioned approaching the thing to take a better look.

"A cocoon." Was Kisshu's only answer.

"It was wise of you to ask to cooperate with us again, Kisshu, but I hope this isn't one of your immature acts. We're completely serious about this and you don't have to prove your point anymore." Pai interjected, staring at Kisshu out of the corner of his eyes.

Kisshu smirked.

"Trust me Pai, I'm absolutely certain about this." He assured giving him one last glance then turned around.

Deep Blue, I will disclose your identity with the power of the Mew Aqua.

Ichigo lay down on her bed with only half of her face emerged out of the pillow. Her face was unusually impassive. Everyone knew Momomiya Ichigo was full of emotions and hyperactivity, which was why having such an expression, was odd.

She rolled her eyes to the photo frame neatly –sacredly- placed on her nightstand then grabbed it, drawing it up for a closer view.

Aoyama-kun...

If only she could move back to that day and avoid meeting Shirogane. Things would have been much easier.

Maybe I should tell Shirogane about all of this? He must have some kind of solution…he has to...

If you break one of those rules, the deal's off and I get to kill whoever I want.

"Iieeeee!" Ichigo sat up shaking the thought out of her head. "I can't risk having him after Aoyama-kun! Aww man…" She hung her head over her shoulders in despair. "...maybe going to the café will take my mind off these things..."

And with that she got off the bed and headed to the door.

"Uh-huh, this is a good place!" Kisshu exclaimed, flying next to the top of the tower and fixing his cocoon firmly on it.

"Isn't that cocoon getting bigger?" Taruto asked from where Kisshu was once flying.

"Yeah, it's growing." The teen answered seeming proud. He flew back next to the younger alien and examined his work. "...an adult moth will come out in a few days."

Taruto raised his eyebrows.

"An adult moth?"

"It has high levels of pollutants in its body. When an adult moth hatches, the pollutants will be carried by the wind and spread through Tokyo in a few hours. Mankind will be eliminated."

Taruto loved what the alien next to him had just said and let out a mischievous laugh.

"Wonderful." He commented, before both of them teleported out of the place.

Everyone watched with extended eyes as their Mew leader dropped yet another tray of drinks on the ground that became fairly sparkly by the small glass pieces everywhere.

"Gome ne." She said flatly, for the seventh time.

"There's something wrong with Ichigo-onee-chan, na no da."

All the girls -minus Ichigo- stared at Pudding then at each other for a moment. Everyone knew she was right. And at times like that, it was either the girl was extremely exhausted, or something had happened between her and her lover.

"Perhaps Aoyama died in today's attack?" Minto suggested, not bothered by the cat-girl's melancholy. She winced when another crashing noise came out and almost dropped some tea on her perfectly clean dress.

"D-don't say that Minto-san! Plus I heard there were no casualties..." Lettuce replied from where she was standing next to Minto. Said-girl just shrugged and took another sip of her tea.

"Let's go ask her and find out, na no da!" Pudding exclaimed pumping her fist in the air. She was about to go her way but was immediately interrupted by the oldest Mew.

"Don't interfere with her personal life. If she wanted to tell us she would have done that herself."

Everyone turned their gaze to see Zakuro walking towards them with an empty tray in her hand. She placed it on the table next to Minto's cup and ignored the looks given to her in favor of watching Ichigo's clumsy actions. "...but we need to fix that before we run out of glass utensils."

"I guess I'll just go talk to her."

Lettuce didn't know that going to talk with the redhead could be so risky, for when she was a meter away from her she almost ran into the open doors of the café's kitchen.

"What do you mean you ran out of plates? It's not like it's that crowded in he—" Shirogane turned around and was surprised to see Lettuce who almost bumped into him. He shifted his gaze from the girl with the glasses to the café, only to have his jaw drop by the big number of broken glass on the ground around Ichigo.

"What the hell happened in here?!" He addressed to Ichigo approaching her.

The redhead appeared to wake up from her trance and looked up at the blond murmuring an "Eh?"

"How could you be this stupid and careless Ichigo?! Honestly..!"

The cat-girl looked around her in surprise, obviously didn't notice she had caused all of that. In contrast of what she had thought back in her room, working at the café didn't help her get rid of the bad thoughts at all, which made her somewhat annoyed.

"—if it was one or two it would've been fine but this? You're not taking your job seriously!"

Before Shirogane stepped in, Ichigo was already going through a bad day. Last thing she wanted was him criticizing her and scolding her as always.

"—why are you being such a kid Ichigo? Is delivering some orders that hard?"

She had it.

"Stop bugging me why don't you do it!?"

"You already know I have my own work back there!" He yelled pointing at the kitchen door.

"Then hire someone else since I don't seem to satisfy you! I'm done with this work! I'm done with everything! It's not causing me but trouble!"

"You know I can't do that! You're the only one capable of that and you know it! Suck it up and understand your responsibility!"

They both fell silent afterwards. It wasn't because of everyone's, including the customers, stares. Neither of them really cared. They just didn't want to carry on with this conversation. Shirogane was the first to make the first move and go back to the backroom. Ichigo slowly made her way to the broom and began sweeping the floor, guilt building up in her.

Just never mind him Ichigo. Shirogane's always an unappreciative jerk. Even if he's taking a lot of responsibilities too..but..he should understand what I'm going through. Maybe a simple apology later..yeah..that should do it...

Ichigo kept brushing the glass until two feet in front of her popped out of nowhere. She looked up to see a smiling lettuce, who grabbed the broom and motioned her to go after him.

The cat-girl was about to argue, however she ended up sighing and thanking the green-haired girl in front of her.

She ran to the kitchen and looked around for the Mew project leader. There wasn't but Akasaka, who understood her demand and pointed at his right towards the stairs. Without forgetting to bow before him, she ran down the stairs and pushed the storage room door open, causing Shirogane to jump from his place on the chair in front of the computer.

"Didn't anyone teach you to open the door slowly? Or knocking?" He uttered moving ninety degrees to face her.

To tell the truth, Ichigo didn't know what to say. She just wanted to fix things to lessen the burden on her back. She already had enough on her plate to worry about.

"Eto..." She began looking away. "...I apologize at my lack of focus." She stated it so quickly.

Shirogane raised an eyebrow at her. Instead of a mockery, he sighed.

"Alright, Ichigo." He answered returning to his screen.

Is that the best he can do? Her eyebrows twitched as a vein popped on her forehead at the thought.

Seeing her standing doing nothing, he couldn't help but remark after a slight chuckle.

"You can go now."

Ichigo almost lost her balance.

"You—!" She pointed an accusing finger at him. She swallowed her anger –pride- and let it go, mentally counting to ten.

"I was already on my way." She justified turning on her heel and putting her hand on the doorframe. She never moved though.

"Say, Shirogane..."

Said-man was surprised at her genuine calm tone she used. He gave her his full attention.

Come on! Tell him Ichigo! He can help you!

Do it! He can put an end to it!

"..."

She heaved a sigh and lowered her hand.

"Never mind."

o-o-o

It was already afternoon when Ichigo had left the café. None of the work was able to distract her. She knew she had to face her problems, but she just couldn't!

Maybe I should just leave the country and live somewhere far far away where no one can find me.

For a moment, that seemed to be the best solution she had come up with so far. Although it was dismissed in no time.

There's no way I'd leave Aoyama-kun on his own. Which reminds me..I still didn't check up on him!

How could she be this stupid? For the entire day she was nagging and complaining about how she wanted to protect him yet she still didn't even call to see how he was doing.

Way to go Ichigo.

She checked her wrist-watch.

4: 48.

Okay, you still have time. But, what should I say? Maybe I should wait a couple of days...no no! I have to go now. I'll see what I'll do when I get there.

And so she headed to the hospital.

Right after she had called Moe for details.

o-o-o

Ichigo stood still staring at the hospital room number in which Aoyama was placed. Out of nervousness, her hands were tugging at her skirt so strongly that there was a risk it falls off.

Okay, grab the doorknob and open the door. Come on. Do it. Do iit! Come on Ichigo!

She took a deep breath and rushed at opening the door, so much that she tripped and emitted a sharp noise after the door hit the wall. The girl quickly regained her balance and looked up, face turning into a tomato at the sight of Aoyama observing her. She straightened up at once dusting her skirt, avoiding any eye contact with her crush in front of whom she just humiliated herself.

"A-ano...I'm so sorry I was just...I didn't mean to—"

"Momomiya-san."

At the sound of her name, she looked up to meet Masaya's warm smile. He was laying on the bed with the hospital clothes on, but didn't seem to have anything but some bandages surrounding his head.

"I'm so glad you came, Momomiya-san."

The redhead's once-red-face was soon back to normal and mirrored his smile. She walked slowly towards him and sat down on the chair facing his bed. Feeling awkward because he was silently staring, she tried starting a conversation.

"I'm so sorrry I should've brought you something with me, but I finished work late a-and—"

"Don't worry about it, Momomiya-san. I'm just glad you're okay."

You have no idea how glad I am as well!

"Are you feeling better, Aoyama-kun?"

"Hai. The doctors said I'm perfectly fine, I just need a little rest. I'm staying here for a couple of days just to make sure of that. I was feeling a bit lonely so it's a good thing you came."

Masaya tried to sit up. He was shaking all the way while doing so, which drove Ichigo to push him back down.

"Ehehe, I guess I'm still weak after all..." Aoyama chuckled tiredly, and Ichigo just felt like getting up and hugging him tight.

"It's fine, Aoyama-kun, you fell from such a high distance, no need to be ashamed. As a matter of fact, you saved several students; you're sort of...a hero...ehehe." The cat-girl reasoned giggling. She absent-mindedly held his hand and stroke it, taking advantage of every second to take in his heart-warming expression.

"Momomiya-san..."

Said-girl blinked waking up again from her dreams. She looked down and took notice of what she was doing.

"E-ETO..!" She let go of his hand momentarily. "...I'm so sorry I was just...I didn't mean to—!"

Masaya chuckled.

"It's not that, Momomiya-san, I was just wondering about something."

Ichigo's head was so low it almost reached her lap. There was no doubt she will be having a neck-ache the next day. Never, ever, in her life had she humiliated herself like that. And knowing Ichigo, she humiliates herself a lot. She was slowly melting on her seat cursing the second she had set foot on this planet. Why did things never go the way she wanted it to do with Aoyama? Was their love forbidden? The only thing she loved about herself at that moment, was her ability to maintain her composure or else her cat-ears would have popped out.

"About Ikisatashi-san..."

Hearing the taboo word, Ichigo's ears perked up and her once-red face changed back to normal. Well, depends on the definition of "normal" if it means having your eyes popping out of their place and a face as pale as a ghost.

No...please...anything but that!

Is it possible...he found out his identity? No..it can't be...oh god please anything but that!

Or what if he believed that..by the way he was sitting on me...he was trying to...

No no no Aoyama-kun it's really not what you think!

"Aoyama-kun it's not—!"

"I saw you on the ground with him, is he..."

Why isn't he just spilling it? Oh god what should I do?! How can I justify this? It's one sided love! I don't even—!

Ichigo stood at once drawing the chair back with a sharp noise.

"...stalking me!"

"...your rescuer?"

Huh?

The redhead was dumbfounded after they had both spoken at the same time. She blinked several times, waiting for the information to reach her brain. Yet seeing he shared the same confused look, she was somewhat relieved.

"What do you—"

"Eto, n-nothing!" She rushed pushing her hands in front of her as a defense. She understood it all. "...uhh yes, y-yes he did rescue me!"

Yokatta!

"Oh, I see..."

She may not have noticed, but the girl was actually trembling because of the stress and the restfulness she was dealing with at the same time. Even Aoyama didn't seem to realize that.

"I-is something wrong, Aoyama-kun?" She asked sitting back down.

Said-boy chuckled a bit.

"Eheh. It's just, for some unknown reason, I feel like I should be the one protecting you. I wanted to save you. Not the other way around. And not him."

Awww kawaiiii! She mentally exclaimed with her inner-self running all around the room.

"Oh yeah, I still didn't thank you for that. Arigatō gozaimasu, Momomiya-san."

The Mew-Mew felt her cheeks redden. She also felt her ears were about to appear, so she gave no room for silence.

"U-uhh..you see Aoyama-kun..that was nothing really...all I did was standing in front of it...ahaha. Besides, you helped too many other people, you are a hero!" She scratched the back of her head sheepishly in an attempt to sound modest.

Ehehe, my hero!

"Aha, true. Well as long as you're okay too Momomiya-san."

Knock knock.

The twosome looked back towards the door from which a nurse stepped in announcing the end of visiting hours. Ichigo got up dusting her skirt and grinned brightly at her crush.

"Thanks for your visit, Momomiya-san, it was really a delight."

"Eheh, no problem! I'm glad you're feeling okay, get back as soon as possible!"

"Sure thing."

After saying her goodbyes, the cat-girl exited the room and closed the door, stopping at the entrance,

"YATTA EVERYTHING'S OKAY AND HE THANKED ME FOR SAVING HIM! YES I LOVE MY POWERS!" She declared as she jumped and twirled.

Even if everyone were staring at her, she didn't care. She was way too happy to care. She was even skipping her way home.

Had she mentioned the weather was great that day?

o-o-o

"Ehehehehe." The way Ichigo was walking the next morning could be mistaken for a drunk. She was swaying carelessly from one side to the other, her mouth open allowing a drool on the corner of her mouth.

"What happened Ichigo?" Moe queried furrowing one eyebrow and raising the other which clearly demonstrated her confusion and wonder.

"Ahaa~ ehehe~" Ichigo giggled, completely ignoring her friend's question.

"Is there something wrong?" Miwa tried, leading the cat-girl to the right turn when she almost missed it.

Both Ichigo's friends stared at the redhead then at each other.

"Must be Aoyama-kun." They agreed nodding, changing their frown into a smile.

"Did you visit him yesterday?"

"Is he feeling okay?"

"When is he coming to school?"

"Did he tell you anything?"

The girls showered her with questions and all she was able to do was giggle it off. It wasn't until they arrived at school and seated her down on her desk –they had moved to another class until theirs was fixed- that they managed to surround her and force her to talk.

"Tell us everything, now." They ordered, face getting closer to hers.

Ichigo sank in her seat moving her eyes from one girl to the other. Knowing her friends wouldn't let it go until they get answers, she gave in.

"Ehehe, okay fine! Just keep it down!" She whispered motioning her friends to approach closer. "...I did go see him yesterday after work, he was okay yet a little tired, he said he was glad I came to visit!" She exclaimed but with a hushed voice. The girls Aww'ed and Ichigo was slightly pink. "...h-he also said that..he wanted to save me..and not Kisshu." She admitted pink going reddish.

"Awwww!" Moe and Miwa shrieked jumping in their place all girly-cute.

"Oh yeah! Kisshu-kun was the one who saved you wasn't he? Eeehh Ichigo you're so lucky!" Moe declared resting her cheek on her hand and supporting her elbow with the other.

"N-nande?" Ichigo asked a bit confused.

"What do you mean why? You got rescued by our new hot student! It was so cool Ichigo! The way he used that shinai made him look like a professional! He wasn't even scared!" Moe admired eyes glistening with fascination.

Of course he wasn't scared, he created that!

"Oh, was it? Too bad I wasn't able to see that from all the way up there. But Aoyama-kun helped several students too!" She tried praising her crush, only for him to fall in second.

That's not fair he's a strong alien and Aoyama-kun is just an incapable human!

"Yeah but not in a direct confrontation with the monster! That was really great!" Moe continued excited all about it.

"What was?"

The threesome turned their gaze to where the voice had come from

"Woah!" Miwa yelled jerking back after seeing the alien. He was bending down next to Ichigo with his arm around her shoulders just like the first time they had met.

"Hallo ladies~"

"Kisshu-kun...how did you...?" Miwa attempted to ask but didn't get the chance to.

"Sorry I was late, didn't know which class I should appear in. Hope my Koneko-chan is feeling well today!" He addressed to Ichigo straightening up with a hand resting on his hip.

Ichigo stiffened. Part of it was because she still wasn't used to him being there at her school –she obviously didn't trust him yet, but can you blame her?- and another part of it was because of his sudden appearance and the whole "didn't know which class I should appear in" comment.

Maybe they didn't really notice and thought he meant "show up" but what the hell? When will he learn!?

Realizing she didn't answer him yet, she waved her hand dismissively. "Yeah yeah I'm okay."

"You were amazing yesterday Kisshu-kun! Thank you for saving Ichigo!" Miwa began holding her hand with the other then bowing for him.

"Ahah, really that was nothing! As if I'd let him touch my Koneko-chan!" He replied pulling the redhead in a one-arm hug.

You little...!

Ichigo freed herself from his grip and glared at him, only to be met by a wide smirk.

"Aww!" She heard Moe say, however she did not buy it.

"Have you thought about joining the Kendō team?" It was Miwa's turn to talk.

"Kendō team?" Kisshu repeated, oblivious of the thing.

Kendō team? No! That's Aoyama-kun's—!

"Yeah the Kendō team, you're so good at using shinai's, you'll do great in there! You can inquire Aoyama-kun all about it when he gets out of the hospital he's one of the best players in the team!"

"Oh, is he now?" Kisshu asked as his smirk widened. He met Ichigo's stare and her extended eyes and open mouth –she looked as If she were choking- were enough to make him even more satisfied.

Don't you even think about it!

As if he had read Ichigo's thoughts, he answered coolly.

"Okay, I'll make sure to check that out."

"Guys here he is! Ikisatashi-san!"

Everyone was startled to see a group of students coming their way, more specifically Kisshu's way. He gave them a questioning look as one of them spoke.

"Takahashi sensei resigned from her post this morning. We bet it was because of how you talked back to her yesterday! Can you believe it? No more strict boring classes! Haha!"

The talking-student raised his hand up in front of him waiting for Kisshu to do the same. When Kisshu hesitantly lifted his hand, the boy highfived him and patted his shoulder, and other guys did the same.

"Thanks man, we owe you!" One of them said, and few others complimented him aswell.

You idiots! It's not because of that! Ichigo's inner shouted.

"Uhh..anytime..?" The alien replied not so sure about what was going on.

"Why don't you sit next to us Ikisatashi-kun?" A couple of girls asked shyly before the school bell rang.

"Haha, someone's getting a little popular." Miwa commented with a smile.

"Really? Sugee! Can you believe it Koneko-chan?" He spoke cheerfully as his ears perked up with excitement under his hood.

"Yeah good for you." Aforementioned girl answered dryly.

Everyone went to their seat and Ichigo was left alone thinking.

Would Kisshu actually behave during school time? He wasn't going to the Kendō team was he? That was Aoyama-kun's thing! What if he hurt him? He better not! Besides he still needed to give her back her charm.

Was making that deal really a good idea?

damn i wanted to add other stuff *ish really excited about writing them* but its so long already. OTZ guess i have to wait. dont forget to review! if i get alot, ill do a fanart. or whatever you guys want. ouo