What! My fiance's a Vampire?

by p17oyDONju9n

Akasha and Isshin who were best friends have long ago decided that in order for their families to be closer, they have promised their first born children to each other. The childhood sweet hearts meet years later and ends up having a love/hate relationship. Through petty jealousies and shenanigans will the 2 of them be able to stand each other long enough to make it to the altar?

6. Chapter 6

chapter 6: Perverted Werewolf Blues...oh my! part II

Yokai Academy-the next day

Operation Strawberry Takedown or the "sinister" plot as Akashiya Moka has painstakingly and meticulously planned and envisioned with her fellow co-conspirator Gin Morioka was under way. The plan was simple and yet ingenious really. The object was to get back at Ichigo for the humiliation that the strawberry has done to her stellar reputation for her pride was forever tarnished. She was also tired of feeling like some hormonally imbalanced giddy high school girl who can't reign in her emotions which was somewhat ironic considering she was one. And besides that, her iron grip of fear that she has imposed on the Academy was slipping. It was a travesty of epic proportions that cannot and WILL NOT happen! Moka is a Vampire dammit and she will not tolerate looking weak in the eyes of the vermin, she after all had a reputation to uphold! Of course, if one could explore Akashiya Moka's true intentions and thoughts hidden underneath the luxurious silver tresses that cascades upon that beautiful head of hers then it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to probably guess her twisted illogical motivations...

Sifting through the penchant for wearing lacy underwear -in bed and her dorm room, the oh-so-secret fetish for everything pink and if someone delved into her psyche a little deeper and one will encounter a beautiful intricately designed box. Vampires are a very vain race and they value beautiful aesthetics as an unconscious reflection of how they feel about themselves - yes even subconsciously! And in this box of art is where she stores the memories, encounters, and everything that she ever felt about Kurosaki Ichigo.

On the surface it may look like everything is fine considering the progress their relationship has fared thus far. The box had a dull brown color to it that represented their uneasy and very awkward relationship. Inside box however is a chaotic maelstrom of conflicting emotions swirling about like a washing machine on eternal spin cycle. In the middle of this insanity is a bead of white light that was dull in color and in brightness but if one discerns and observe it more carefully, note the fact that it brightens ever steadily. It might look deliberately slow to light up but nonetheless no one can deny the fact that it gets brighter and more incandescent everyday. However, ignoring this rather interesting development and if one could focus more earnestly to explore the bright green light next to it. This is that big elephant in the closet that humanity call jealousy!

Yes Akashiya Moka, 15 year old Vampire heiress, beautiful school idol, and worshipped as a Goddess by all the boys in the Academy - is jealous. She is so jealous of the fact that all the girls in the school were eying, flirting, and doing and acting upon whatever misguided thoughts inferior vermin thinks inside their puny little heads in regards to -hmm guess who - Ichigo! She is also miffed that Kurumu was pawing the strawberry, smothering him with her considerable assets in greeting, and talks and jokes around with him so easily. That's ok though because she knew that the Succubus had no intention of snatching the strawberry for herself since the bluenette had Tsukune by her side. Now that she thought about it, she's gonna have to make those two grow even closer so that it is guaranteed that the Succubus wouldn't set her sights on Ichigo. Oh no - her fury however was more focused on her sworn enemy, arch nemesis, and arch rival Ichinose Tamao.

That old hag dared to flirt and touch Ichigo whenever she pleased and the idiot didn't seem to mind or say anything about it which was rather infuriating at best. The worst thing about it though was the fact that Moka knew that the Mermaid was riling her up on purpose and the sad part of it all - it was actually working! The campaign or more accurately the war for Ichigo's affections has turned vicious and Moka didn't have a clue to counter the twisted wrenching in her heart whenever she sees the older student show the vulgar way she shows her feelings towards him or whenever Moka sees them together in general.

Perhaps it would all probably make sense if Moka realized that she is beginning to have feelings for Ichigo. However, her fierce pride prevents her from ever coming to this obvious but inevitable conclusion. She would rather deny, act horrified - fake acting and all, and sweep the situation under the carpet instead of confronting her feelings head on. Moka would rather die than to admit that she has a crush on the nuisance! She was also getting sick and tired of reacting to what all hoe bags were doing or the fact that she was so conflicted of what to do with foreign feelings that she had never encountered in her life till now. Because of that, she has decided to focus her ire on the one whom she thought has caused her consternation in the first place! Yes it was kinda low and very underhanded but she felt righteously justified in her decision to make the strawberry miserably jealous too. Currently Moka is berating Gin as they witness the girls fawning over him which made the green eyed monster in her flare with jealousy.

"What the hell is that?" Moka demanded pointing at the scene, a big tick mark throbbing on her forehead.

"I don't understand it all either." Gin growled.

Fifteen minutes ago...

Gin had the brilliant idea of trying to set Ichigo up as being viewed as a pervert by the girls in school. Dragging Tsukune along with them, they went in a secluded area in the back of the school. However, Ichigo was understandably suspicious and he glared at the older student that made him flinch. Before he knew it though, Tsukune gasped as he looked up the small window and getting an eyeful of half dressed and semi-naked young ladies changing in the locker room. Ichigo wondered what happened and looked inside the said window and the strawberry had to pinch his nose to preemptively stopping the nose bleed that threatened to explode. Then they heard the distinctive sound of a camera taking a picture and was horrified that Gin was fanning one in his hand. Ichigo didn't appreciated being blackmailed and literally jumped from his perch to try to snap the picture away. Unfortunately, they made a noise and the sharp squealing of girls screaming echoed inside the room. Surprisingly enough the three of them were suddenly surrounded by understandably very ticked off ladies. Gin somehow slipped off and poor Tsukune was brushed to the side as he was forgotten for some reason...

"Were you just peeping at us Ichigo-kun?" a blond demanded.

"It's not what it looks like alright?" Ichigo answered rather nervously but scowling nonetheless.

"We really hate perverts..."

"But if it's you're the one who's peeping though..."

"I guess we don't mind at all..."

Ichigo and Tsukune face faulted...

"So Ichigo you naughty little boy..." one girl said seductively. "If you ever had one of those "urges" why don't you like come see me and I'll rectify it for you 'kay baby? Isn't that right girls?"

All the female heads that surrounded him nodded rather too enthusiastically for his comfort...

Gin and Moka face faulted as the girls started to tease him mercilessly the opposite of what they thought initially. Then with a predatory and lustful glint in their eyes, they surrounded him and tried to trap him as they all comically jumped and caught him in a pile. The strawberry still clutching his bleeding nose managed to crawl his way from under the sweet piles of delectable flesh and made a run for it - grabbing Tsukune while he was at it - without looking back. Not realizing that she was holding her breath, Moka blew a sigh of relief and then turned again to glare at the werewolf.

"Well that looked liked a major fail don't you?" Gin said casually.

"Uh DUH ya think?" Moka replied sarcastically.

"Hey I was just making an observation now..."

"Seriously what the hell do those little slutty harpies see in that idiot?" Moka said fuming. "And why would he pay attention to them anyway? They're so...ordinary and unrefined! I'm sure he could find someone better than those peasants!"

While she was saying this out loud, Moka was thinking about another subject entirely...

"So does that mean that he likes slutty girls or something? I know I am WAY better than them but for some reason they are attracted to him like moths to a flame and the damn idiot doesn't say anything when they make advances towards him! UGH! He is so fricking ANNOYING! S-so w-why doesn't he look at me? What do I look like chopped liver? WHATEVER...it's not like I care or anything!"

Moka realized the "dangerous" thoughts that brushed the surface of her mind and her eyes widened in revelation. She shook her head and tried to clear her confusion. Gin frowned at his fellow conspirator and wondered if she was having second thoughts as a cascade of conflicting emotions showed on her beautiful face. Then with a determination that's usually associated to her kind showed itself in her eyes. The silver haired Vampire looked so radiant like a goddess then and it would seem that she will give up on her foolish plan of "vengeance..."

"Well no matter...we shall commence with plan B since the first one was idiotic and failed miserably in the first place!" Moka said annoyed. Gin sweat dropped.

Or maybe not...

Yokai Academy-the hallway

Ichigo and Tsukune were walking in the hallway in silence. The brown haired boy looked at the strawberry and was rather worried at the other teenager's mood. His scowl was in full force today more so than usual. Seriously, who would growl comically at the people who greeted them in the hallway. Even his fan girls were rather intimidated but that didn't stop the more ravenous hardcore from following them at a distance. Besides these die hard Ichigo fans are rather - ahem - aroused at this new side of Ichigo. In their twisted little minds they think the brooding strawberry is even more mouth watering sexy. Yes girls are definitely real weird!

"Good Morning Ichigo-kun, Tsukune-kun!"

"Good Morning Kurumu-chan!" Tsukune replied.

Ichigo looked at her and nodded his head in acknowledgement and kept on walking...

"Hey what's wrong with him?" Kurumu whispered pointing at Ichigo

"We had a run in with Gin-sempai and he tried to set us up to look like perverts or something but it kinda failed coz the girls uh...didn't seem to mind that he was peeping and they tried to uh take advantage of him thereafter..."

A large knot formed on the bluenette's forehead and then glared at him...

"Umm Kurumu-chan...why are you giving me the evil eye?" Tsukune asked sweating.

"Tsu-ku-ne...why were you cheating on me with those other girls?" Kurumu said rather too sweetly.

Tsukune gulped...

"C-come on Kurumu-chan didn't I tell you that Ichigo and I got set up?" Tsukune protested.

Seeing that the Succubus didn't fall for it, his mind raced frantically for a solution. He started sweating bullets as Kurumu seemed to grow while comically exuding a sinister dark aura while her beautiful eyes turned to slits while they glow an eerie crimson color. Her smile although innocent and friendly but with careful observation it's more diabolical than it looks. Then he had a bright idea and hoped that appealing to her vanity works...

"B-besides, I'd rather be gawking at you anyway." he said off handedly. "Why go somewhere else when I get to see all the eye candy I need and she's right here beside me?"

"Oh really is that right?" Kurumu asked and glaring at him skeptically while putting her hands on her hips.

All that time hanging with Kurumu and being exposed to the two love birds' spectacle that is their daily bickering/flirting has awakened Tsukune's playful side. He was still shy but he can give Kurumu a compliment without becoming a stuttering mess thereafter...

"Yes ma'am and you know I always tell the honest truth!"

Still doubting his words, Kurumu did her Ichigo scowl as best that she could and then her countenance softened and her cheeks began to turn pink...

"I guess I'll let you off this time..."

Ichigo who was walking while listening in on the conversation sweat dropped. He definitely needed to remember not to piss off the bluenette in the future. Then he saw the most bizarre thing since Gin tried to set him up earlier. It seemed that for some odd reason or another Akashiya has altered and changed her school uniform and that's why she was being surrounded by some her more perverted fan boys. Curious as to what happened and wondered why the hell did some dumb ass drug her cereal this morning and who was the sicko that did it, so he could hunt him down and drop kick him in the balls. He exerted his spiritual pressure a little bit and all the annoying hangers on disappeared. The was about to stop her in the hallway to talk to her when suddenly he got ambushed by none other than Tamao. Ichigo noticed that Akashiya was looking back and for the life of him he didn't understand why she was upset for some reason and picked up her pace a little bit.

"Good morning Ichigo-kun..." Tamao said cheerfully. "Did you miss me when you went home last night? I sure missed you just to let you know..."

Ichigo looked at her funny and she winked at him...

"Ok...how can you miss me when we just hung out yesterday and I just met you right now?" Ichigo asked puzzled.

Tamao responded by claiming one of his arms and clung to it tightly. The action however made his arm touch one of her boobs. Since he was taller than her, he noticed the older girl's deliciously alluring cleavage that teased and tortured him to no end! And he could have sworn that the senior was wearing midnight blue bra this time. Wait when did he ever cared what color unmentionables his sempai was wearing? Nevertheless, Ichigo was blushing madly and looked straight ahead while she giggled. Of course that too was a mistake as he noticed how Akashiya's hips sway provocatively like a runway model. Tamao noticed how his eyes strayed away which annoyed her and finally noticed the girl in front of them. She was surprised that Akashiya would be this bold trying to snatch Ichigo with her body alone, how clever of her! She wished that she had thought of it first! By the time, they made it halfway in the hallway, the strawberry has forgotten about her and she ended up comically gnashing her teeth in annoyance and jealousy.

Now that Ichigo was 5 steps closer to the silver haired beauty, he finally noticed that she was only wearing the coat. However, the tight fitting, curve hugging coat emphasized and enhanced her cleavage while her lacy black bra teased the eyes mercilessly. The leather skirt looked about the same but it looked about an inch and half shorter than usual. The Vampire turned to the right and Ichigo followed since they were in the same class. The poor strawberry clutched his nose as a little breeze went by the open windows and he found himself having a good look of Moka's behind and the lacy thong she was wearing! He looked down and sweat dropped at Tamao as she looked highly upset for some reason.

"Hey Akashiya wait up!"

Moka stopped and he didn't know if she did it on purpose but when she turned sensually around, all the guys who were worshiping her sprayed blood. She was pleased how Ichigo seem to be preoccupied of the embarrassing outfit she was wearing and then she noticed Tamao who was clinging too tightly on Ichigo's muscled arm. She controlled her temper and glared at the Senior who was more than happy to scowl at her back. Unnoticed by the strawberry but obvious to everyone else, sparks began to fly between the two rivals. Then Moka composed herself and smiled sweetly at the object of her affect...err vengeance!

"Good morning Kurosaki-kun!" Moka said sweetly. "How are you this fine day?"

"Who the hell are you and what did you do to Akashiya Moka?" Ichigo said nearly growling.

"Oh come on silly, it's me!" she replied pouting. "I just wanted to wear something a little more... different today. How do I look and do you like my outfit?"

"Yes...err...no...I mean...Dammit, you know you're making a spectacle of yourself because of this stunt right?" Ichigo said avoiding her eyes and blushing.

Moka covered her mouth to stifle a giggle...

Tamao narrowed her eyes, they were getting too friendly for her tastes so she did damage control...

"Oh forget about her Ichigo-kun." Tamao said dismissively. Then she added seductively. "She's a big girl and she can do whatever she wants. So why don't a REAL woman show you a good time and leave the clueless little girls to their devices?"

A chorus of "uh" was heard throughout the hallway. An imaginary arrow struck Moka in the back. Oh yeah, too can play at this game...

"Well I for one wouldn't call an old crone whose past her prime a woman!" Moka said a little heatedly.

Now it was Tamao's turn on the hot seat as an imaginary slab of stone with the words "crone" carved into it, comically hit her on her head...

"DAMN that was cold!"

"You telling me..."

"Shut the hell up!" a girl said to her fellow classmates. "I wanna hear some more..."

"I know right, this is much better than that soap opera "As the World Revolves!"

Tsukune and Kurumu sweat dropped at all the stupid commentary...

"Well I'm not the one who looks like a slut!" Tamao countered.

"Oh please and short skirt you got and you trying to show off those cow udders of yours when you deliberately unbuttoned your shirt to show off your cheap under garments is any better?" Moka replied. "At least I know I'm appreciated, isn't that right boys?"

The said boys nodded vigorously in agreement. While Moka and Tamao had a heated argument, Ichigo sighed and walked away to go to class. Tsukune and Kurumu followed him and the Succubus hugged the brown haired boy when they arrived at his homeroom. She then said farewell to the strawberry and he smiled at her and waved her goodbye. Ichigo went to his seat and put his belongings away and looked out the window. Why was he upset just now? Perhaps the incident earlier has irritated him a little too much and it's getting the better of him. Still he wondered why she would wear something embarrassing that probably violated every school dress code in the handbook!

His circumstances...

Although he wasn't complaining much as Akashiya was easy on the eyes and he had to admit that the outfit looked good on her. Still it was disturbing how the idiots looked at her in lust and he didn't appreciate the lecherous gazes they were giving her. The strawberry had half a mind to drag her pretty little ass outside and discuss this irrational behavior and knock some sense into her. Perhaps she will spill the beans when he talks to her at lunchtime later. Speaking of which, Moka has finally made it and entered the classroom just in time before the bell rang. The boys hollered and hooted in appreciation as the silvered haired beauty strutted seductively down the aisle and then took her seat. Ichigo flared his spiritual pressure and the class suddenly found themselves suffocating and finally gasping for breath as the strawberry eased up a few seconds later. That effectively shut them up and the entire class looked to him in fear as he sat in the corner brooding. Satisfied that the idiots were going to behave for the time being, he looked out the window lost in his thoughts and wondered...

"Why did I just do that?"

Indeed it was a conundrum that Ichigo wanted to know. Why did he used his power to shut them up like that? It's a puzzle that even got him stumped. Okay if he thought about it logically, the reason why he did it was because he was protecting his friend. Akashiya might be bitchy, she might be difficult to get along with and Kami knows has stubborn streak a mile and three quarters wide but she was still a girl and his parents - especially his mother - ingrained and taught him to treat all girls with respect. If that's the case, then why did he feel so irritated when those idiots were hollering at her? But again if he thought about it, anybody would have been mad if someone they cared about got disrespected like that...

"What the hell did I just think that I cared...about Akashiya?" Ichigo said to himself.

That's absurd, even IF he did theoretically care about her, the strawberry knew that "they" wouldn't have worked out. Ichigo will the first one to admit that between the two of them, they could probably topple a building with the sheer weight of their stubbornness alone for Kami's sake! They argue so much that their bickering sessions are a daily occurrence and most of the students consider all the spectacle top notch entertainment! He knew that they have nothing in common and now that he thought about it; he doesn't even know who really Akashiya Moka is in the first place. Well to be honest, he wasn't as forthcoming with his identity either - that of course was for their protection! Still it bothered him that he would misuse his power like that and felt bad about it...ok maybe just a tiny bit. Nah!

Her circumstances...

Moka hid her irritation - complete with a large knot that formed painfully contracting on her forehead - barely as the that slutty fish woman clung to Ichigo like a barnacle attaching itself on the underside of a ship. How DARE she touch him familiarly like that? And doesn't the idiot see that salacious wench was taking advantage of him? Not that she cared or anything but it did bother the silvered haired Vampire to no end that he didn't mind the mermaid's touch but what about...h-her...Ok she has to stop with that dangerous train of thought!

Besides they weren't going out and Moka wouldn't touch Ichigo even if she had extra thick gloves on, a chemical suit, and if she had a 25 foot pole! And supposedly she was already engaged to be married anyway courtesy of her mother's scheming! Oh she will give what's coming to THAT bastard when she finally meets him but there are more important things to worry about and giving her complete attention to matters at hand than to devote her attention to a nebulous stranger who will someday know every inch of her dainty foot once she plants it - real hard - to his face! Gotta love how Vampires dispense "justice!"

Though she loathed to admit it, she wondered out of curiosity what her so called "fiance" was like? Surely he's infinitely better than the pesky nuisance that seems to grace her every thought at the moment! Still for some reason Tamao-sempai's aggressive affectionate assault on the strawberry bothered her nonetheless and it didn't do wonders for her ever shortening and volatile temper. Several more knots appeared however when the senior claimed the strawberry's arm and her assets smashed into his large bicep. Moka was proud however when she played it off as if the constant boob smashing ambushes didn't bother her one bit...but barely!

Deep down inside though, she was seething in jealousy and it took all her will power not to kick the little slut from here to the other side of campus. Only her iron discipline as Vampire held her back and the fact that she secretly didn't want Ichigo to think that she was some kind of unruly, short tempered, violent girl which thankfully stayed her hand! She sighed and took a deep breath so that she would calm down...

"Remember Moka, you are suppose to make him jealous not the other way around!" she told herself.

The hollering and the cat calls were getting on her nerves but for some reason all the attention she was getting as she strut her stuff in the crowded hallways was thrilling! It was something that she wouldn't have dreamed of doing had it not for a certain orange haired annoyance! She would have kicked all the perverts and put them in their places already but her plans unfortunately hinged upon wearing the embarrassing provocative clothes and showing a little skin. Okay maybe she was pushing the boundaries of decency to the limit but she had to admit she looked mighty damn good in that tight leather outfit that it even got Ichigo's attention. Unbeknownst to her, she was jumping for joy, flashing victory signs, and grinning girlishly inside as she finally scored a few points in the unofficial but undeclared war of affections between the two women.

"You're not the only one who can use her feminine wiles to their advantage Tamao-sempai!" Moka thought in satisfaction.

At this point their gazes met and that's when the sparks started flying and a heated argument between them ensued. The two girls would have been still in each other's faces if it wasn't for the bell about to ring and learned the fact that the object of their affections was missing and has already went to class. It was rather annoying that Ichigo would disappear like that but the growing crowd over their tiff was getting out of control and it would be only a matter of time before Kuyo and his goons interfered. As the two of them glared at one another for the last time, they reluctantly and hurriedly went to homeroom to catch the bell on time. As she entered the appreciative support of the hentai boys in class was heard throughout the classroom.

Then suddenly, she felt an overwhelming powerful Yoki blanketing the entire room with a thick black aura that made it hard to breathe even for an S-class monsters like her. The oppressive feeling seem to last till eternity and just as aura hit them unexpectedly, it mysteriously disappeared seconds later. The entire class looked bewildered and stared in fear as Ichigo scowled at them with an intensity that stunned the room in silence. Moka caught the strawberry's gaze and she could have sworn that - just for a moment - it softened a bit as their eyes met and then hardening again into one of his infamous scowls and then his face turned towards the window. Moka realized that her cheeks turned crimson and tried to play it off as she mastered her emotions. Hmm European History was suddenly fascinating for some reason! Wait did it mean that her plan to make him jealous was actually working? That even the cool Kurosaki Ichigo can feel emotions just like the rest of them? It's not like he has feelings for her...right?

"Impossible, it can't be!"

Moka looked blankly at her book stunned at this rather interesting revelation. She has no proof and prying the information out of Kurosaki would have been tantamount to conducting trench warfare in No Man's Land as he surely wouldn't admit it! Wait why was she getting worked over Ichigo anyway? Why should she care whether or not he has a crush on her? And why the hell was she so glad about it even if his alleged feelings for her is all theoretical right now? It was all so confusing! She had to adjust her plans a little bit. Oh she will still have some payback for all the embarrassing things that Ichigo has done to her but she wanted to know if he had feelings for her as well. She couldn't help it, her morbid curiosity was getting the better of her! For the first time during that day, she couldn't stop herself from smiling for some reason...

Their circumstances...

Rukia comically walked in a sedated pace like the shambling undead. She was shocked to say the least and she didn't know whether to be mad or happy about it. Not a few moments ago, she has just witnessed something so inexplicable and so astonishing that she had no words to utter to express her feelings towards the subject. In all her 120 years as Shinigami it just defied imagination and she had seen A LOT of disturbing shit during her tenure. But this -it defied logic, it was freaking insane, and why did Kami suddenly decided to reveal this bizarre thing to her with little to no preparation time! For Kuchiki Rukia, has witnessed the impossible and her mind is reeling at the ramifications of it all...

Flashback-30 mins ago...

Rukia was walking down the hallways dressed like the students of the Academy. She looked herself over and her disguise seems to be in order. The petite Shinigami blushed though as she tried to cover herself as best she could considering the skirt was cut rather low. How all the girls in the school could wear these atrociously short things was beyond her. It barely covered her behind and yes, Rukia was very sensitive about her butt! Not that the petite Shinigami was against showing a little bit of skin but by Kami she was showing way more leg that is deemed proper. Hopefully Oniisama won't find out about all this or heads will roll!

Rukia and Renji agreed to divide the work load between them. The pineapple was going to patrol around campus while she donned the school's uniform as a disguise and mingled among the students while keeping an eye on things from the inside. Although this was all business, the black haired Shinigami hoped that she run into Ichigo and his impressively beautiful silver haired girlfriend. She was kinda disappointed in the strawberry though since she figured that he and Orihime would hook up considering the gentle healer's mad crush on him. Unfortunately for the brunette though, she had to fall in love with an idiot who's far more thicker than several layers of concrete in a bunker. The petite Shinigami however was surprised when the big dummy showed quite an interest in that silver haired chick. Ichigo may not know it but anyone who cared enough to scrutinize his interactions with the girl would clearly see that he had a thing for her, though he may not know it himself.

"Or knowing him, he's over thinking things again!" she thought to herself.

Indeed when Rukia remembered his interactions with his new found friends, he acted differently towards the silver haired girl. From the subtle way his body reacted to her, to how he seemed to relax when she's near, or the fact that she hasn't seen him genuinely smile before was an eye opening revelation. For this girl to have slowly but surely erode through the barriers that he unconsciously erected around his heart was amazing and she wanted to thank her when she get around to having a heart to heart talk amongst women.

For Kami knows that Ichigo had been through enough dark times and tragedy in his young age that would have made any lesser being whimper in the corner and give up on life entirely. The strawberry deserved better than that and here's hoping that this girl - Akashiya Moka is it - would be the one to give him happiness at last. And here's hoping that the dumb ass wouldn't be as thick headed with this Moka as he was with Orihime but knowing the goof ball - that's precisely what will happen! Oho not on her watch, not this time! She will try to help them as much as she could to stir their budding relationship to the right direction. Hey what are best friends for right?

Nodding to herself and having decided to play Cupid for them, she wasn't prepared when she witnessed the most astonishing thing in her life. That is, her eyes widened in surprise, her jaw dropped, and looked at the astonishing if not all together fascinating sight that her mind couldn't quite comprehend. For before her was Ichigo - her best friend in the whole wide world - was with another chick who greedily claimed his arm and was walking with her towards class. The silver haired girl walked huffily in front of them and the petite Shinigami blushed in embarrassment at the crass but admittedly sexy outfit she was wearing. Rukia stood there motionless, her brain functions practically grind to a halt. She stared after them for a few seconds before her poor brain got over the initial shock and told her to follow them. The black haired girl turned a corner and received an bigger surprise as the two ladies were arguing because of him.

"Dammit Rukia come in!" Renji said over the radio. "RUKIA!"

Renji's shout knocked her out of her stupor and immediately responded back...

"WHAT!" Rukia said testily. She then apologized for her outburst to the students who were looking at her funny and sweat dropping.

"I've been calling you for the last five minutes, dammit!" the pineapple told her. "What's the big idea ignoring me for?"

"Renji brace yourself for what I'm about to tell you will alter your perception on things forever..."

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"I am standing here in the hallway looking at two beautiful women- mind you - arguing and fighting over Ichigo!"

"Oh I see...two hot chicks arguing over Ichigo I got it!"

Silence...

"WHAT THE HELL!" Renji roared. "ARE YOU SHITTING ME?"

"WILL YOU STOP SCREAMING IN MY EAR!"

"Well you screamed bloody murder in my ear first!" Renji said complaining.

"Whatever, meet me at The Chairman's office and we'll discuss it..."

"So what else is happening?"

"Nothing Ichigo just walked to class and his two - ahem - girlfriends haven't realized and they're still having a heated discussion. Go to the rendezvous point and we'll talk then. Rukia out!"

end of flashback

Renji waited and finally noticed the diminutive Shinigami walking aimlessly like an animated corpse and that made him sweat drop. He flash stepped to her side and looked worriedly at how Rukia's eyes were so lifeless that it seemed that a Vampire drained the life out of her.

"Two...girls..."

"Rukia get a hold of yourself!"

"Two...girls...Renji." Rukia replied tonelessly. "Ichigo h-had...two...girls...with...him. he, he, he!"

Renji sweat dropped. He didn't realize that this thing with Ichigo bothered his friend so much that she has become a hopeless walking vegetable! Well actually the pineapple was impressed that the strawberry would bag two hot chicks who apparently argues because of him. It's surprising since Ichigo was so dense that he didn't realize that Orihime had a thing for him and the fact that he was the biggest prude that Renji knew. So this is indeed big news that it sadly took two monster girls from another school to loosen the idiot up and for him to actually live a little. The 6th division lieutenant smirked, he's gotta hand it to the guy, that's really slick and congratulations are in order. But first he's gonna have to knock Rukia out of her slump before he can start the jokes...

"Look Rukia it's not the end of the world." Renji soothed. "So what that it took monster girls to get him out of his shell. Maybe he has a monster fetish or something? If this makes him happy then I'm glad for him. Whatever floats his boat! You and I have no right to judge him you know what I mean?"

Renji sweat dropped as Rukia shambled and stopped and turned towards him. She was looking down on the ground, her black hair blocking her face. The petite Shinigami had her shoulders drooping as if suffering a crushing defeat. The pineapple cocked his ear to the side as he could have sworn that she said something. At first it was soft and almost subtle but as time went by it became louder gradually and he realized that Rukia was laughing. He looked at her puzzled and then the laugh turned to comedic insane cackling...

"Do you realize what this means Renji? Now I have so much blackmail material on that idiot that he's bound to become my gofer slave for life! He won't be able to defy Soul Society any longer and the Captain-General can finally rely on him! This is a fine, FINE day! Ha ha ha ha hah ha!"

"Oookay...whatever you say Rukia!"

"But speaking of black mail, you and I have a new mission now!"

"Dammit she's dragging me into this isn't she?" Renji thought morosely. Then he replied blandly. "And what would be so much more important than trying to keep this dimension safe from Aizen?"

"Ichigo's happiness of course! You and I are going to hook Ichigo up with that sexy silver haired chick of his! The black haired girl clinging to him looked fishy to me and had an air of desperation or something!"

"And why are you dragging me into this mad scheme of yours?" Renji said softly.

"Did you say something?" Rukia growled.

"No ma'am I didn't." Renji said sighing

"Good if we do this right, I'm sure he has no choice but to invite me to the wedding." Rukia said excitedly. "I always dreamed of being in the wedding party and since I'm his best friend, I know he's going to put me as one of the bride's maids. It's just so exciting thinking about it!"

Rukia said all that with stars in her eyes and Renji sweat dropped...

"I wish you good luck Ichigo for the monster that you have unleashed has escaped from its prison..."

As he said all this, Rukia cackled comically in the background scaring some crows away...

Lunch time...

Ichigo was casually eating his lunch while he leaned back on the oak tree. Deep in his thoughts, he wondered what could have happened to Akashiya that she would act so bizarre like that? And what's with the weird outfit not that he was complaining but still it bothered him that she would do something so drastic that would attract unwanted attention. Moka is one of those girls who was raised in such a prestigious and high upbringing that it didn't make sense that she would degrade herself like that. It wasn't like her and he knew that her pride wouldn't even tolerate such behavior in others let alone herself. So if he followed the logic to it's conclusion then perhaps there was something that was bothering her enough that she would do something extreme and she didn't know what else to do. The question is what is it that's bugging her in the first place? He didn't have time to explore the idea when he heard the others approaching...

"Ichigo, why did you start eating without us!" Kurumu said pouting. "Didn't I tell you to wait so we can all eat together?"

"Oh sorry, I guess I had a lot of things on my mind right now." Ichigo replied absentmindedly.

"Really, do pray tell!" the bluenette said grinning. "And don't spare us on the juicy details 'kay!"

"Kurumu what the hell are you talking about?" the strawberry said exasperatedly.

"Oh you damn well know what I mean!" Kurumu's grin grew even wider. "You're going to tell us how much you are hopelessly in love with Moka-chan right?"

"Uh how did I get into this conversation?" Tsukune said sweat dropping.

"Oh Tsukune my dearest you know you're as curious about the subject as I am so don't you deny it!

"Sure whatever you say Kurumu-chan..."

Ichigo's eyebrow twitched a couple of times before he sighed and started eating his sandwich again...

"Idiots Akashiya and I are just friends..."

"Really a likely story..."

"Kurumu why are you so determined of hooking us up anyway?" Ichigo asked curiously.

"Because I know for a fact that you guys are perfect for each other..."

"I don't see how arguing with a stubborn, prideful, stuck up, snobby woman almost every day hardly constitutes being a "perfect" couple as you say." the strawberry said half lidded.

"Don't give me that crap!" Kurumu replied. "You know that you're attracted to her just admit it!"

"Yeah attracted as much as an insect flying into a bug zapper!"

"You're being stubborn about this aren't you?" she said as the bluenette glared at him. Then her ire turned on Tsukune. "Tsukune-kun what the hell are you doing standing there looking deliciously handsome for and help me with this doofus here!"

"Can I get a raincheck on that Kurumu-chan?" Tsukune replied blushing

"Come on Tsukune-kun please for me!"

"Tsukune you are officially her doormat if you agree to that ridiculous notion." Ichigo told him. "Whatever happened to bros before...cute but manipulative wenches?"

"Hey I resent that!" Kurumu said pouting.

"Look you guys, I appreciate your concern but I think my relationship with Akashiya is my problem and quite frankly none of your damn business. End of story, can we eat now?"

"Fine, but I'm not finished with this subject and believe me I'm going to get to the bottom of this devilishly fascinating subject!" Kurumu said looking him in the eye. "And once I'm through with you not only will you guys be the "it" couple of this school, you'll going to thank me profusely for getting you kids together."

"Highly doubt it..." Ichigo said blandly.

"Um Kurumu-chan you know we're running out of lunch time while you guys are discussing this, uh subject right?" Tsukune reminded her.

"Fine but this is not finished yet Ichigo..."

"Sure whatever floats your boat Kurumu..." Ichigo said smirking.

"Well, I for one is glad that we're not talking about that disgusting subject while we eat..."

The three of them turned and was surprised that Tamao-sempai was sitting opposite of Ichigo. It was rather impressive that she sneaked in and caught them unaware, the subject of their discussion must have messed him up or something. While Kurumu was openly fuming and Tsukune was trying to calm her down, Ichigo looked at the smiling Senior and asked.

"Oh hey Tamao-sempai, how long have you been sitting there?"

"Long enough when I got to the part where the succubus..." Tamao said glaring at Kurumu. "...was trying to hook you and Akashiya up."

The black haired girl then focused on the bluenette and said...

"Well sweetie, that "it" couple you were mentioning earlier would never happen while I'm still around. So get use to the fact that I am the one who will be replacing Akashiya and we will be the "it" couple as you say it. Aren't you glad Ichigo-kun when that finally happens?"

Ichigo who was half listening nearly comically choked and spat out the water he was drinking...

"Uh...do I have to answer the question?"

"It's ok my beloved, you'll adjust to the notion soon enough!"

"Ha, you know Moka-chan will NEVER let your grubby, fishy hands on her property right?" Kurumu said hotly.

"Please if Moka is making a claim for him, then where is she?"

"Uh I'm right here idiots!" Ichigo said his eyes twitching.

"Ladies, Ladies, why fight over this guy when you can have me instead."

The four of them were surprised when they found Gin sitting next to Tsukune...

"When did you..." Tsukune said.

"Don't sweat the details Tsukune my man..."

"Hmmph as if any decent woman would go out with a lecherous, womanizing, hentai like you!" Kurumu said huffing.

"Yes, I agree. You do make sense sometimes Kurumu-chan."

"I'm glad that we agree, Tamao-sempai...I think."

"What the hell do you want?" Ichigo said glaring at the older student.

"Nothing, really. I saw you guys were having a spirited conversation so I decided to join in!"

"Well, you're not welcome here for just barging in on our discussion." Tamao said.

"Well you barged in on us too Tamao-sempai!"Tsukune thought

"Who are you to say who can or can't sit here?"

The five of them then looked at the person who was sitting right next to Kurumu and gawked at Moka sipping her tea...

"Where the hell are you people coming from..." Ichigo said growling.

"Oh Kurosaki-kun you're so smexy when you growl like that!" Moka said to him. "Don't worry your poor little head about it."

"And while you're here, what's with you anyway?"

"Whatever do you mean?" she said innocently.

"You know damn well what I mean." Ichigo replied. "What is up with you and that outfit?"

"Oh this..." Moka said smiling. "Why do you like it?"

Moka stood up and whirled herself around to the appreciation of the male company...

Yes...err no...I mean..." Ichigo said flustered.

Moka secretly smirked...

"I got you now Ichigo!"

Unfortunately, Moka's grip on the situation was cut off short...

"Well I can understand that other guys would like such a slutty looking outfit." Tamao began. "But I'm sure that...Ichigo-kun has better standards, am I right?"

Tamao looked at the strawberry expectantly and she too secretly smiled as she observed the silver haired girl's reaction...

Why the hell is the conversation suddenly about me?" Ichigo said twitching.

The girls were too busy glaring at each other to notice him...

"Well I think there's a time and a place for it..." Tsukune said.

"Tsukune what the hell is wrong with you?" Gin said. Then she points at Moka "Look at that man, I think that shit is hot! Look around you, we're surrounded by sexy babes, so our eyes can't help but watch them..."

"Why does that sound so disgustingly dirty coming from you?" Kurumu said to no one in particular.

"Why thank you Gin-sempai, at least some people appreciates my efforts..."

Ichigo's brow raised up and looked at Moka. She found him staring at her and she winked at him and blew him a kiss. The strawberry embarrassed getting caught, looked away blushing all the while. Kurumu smirked at this and was congratulating Moka - inwardly for pouring on the charm. The bluenette's smile went a little wider as she noticed that Tamao was comically gnashing her teeth and glaring at the silver haired girl. Tamao for her part will not lose to this little girl on the war of feminine wiles. She may not be as accomplished as a Succubus but by golly she's a Mermaid. Her kind has been seducing sailors for centuries so she knows a thing or two about riling up big strong healthy men...

"Let's see if you can keep up with me Akashiya..."

"Wow it's hot isn't it, Ichigo-kun?" Tamao said pouting. "Good I got his attention..."

"Uh...yeah...it is kinda hot ain't it?" he replied

Tamao then deliberately unbuttoned the top of the shirt and her tightly confined breast - for a lack of a better term - exploded as they were freed from the confines of the cloth that bind them together. She also did it in a way that made all the boys watch her to the disgust of the rest of the females in their company. Tsukune tried to preemptively staunch the bleeding while Gin openly looked with eagerness in his face that abhorred the mermaid but as long as the person she targeted was watching her then all the embarrassing things that she did would be so much worth it! She then observed what Ichigo's reaction would be. She tried not to openly giggle as the strawberry gawked at her as she started fanning herself with her shirt and he turned every shade of crimson as he saw flashes of midnight blue bra every few seconds. Aww he looked so cute!

However, Moka didn't let her steal the spotlight and was about to stand up again to do Kami knows what when she suddenly fell off balance and Ichigo quickly came to her rescue. The silver haired Vampire was surprised to say the least as she fell into the strawberry's strong arms and found herself blushing madly as her head nestled comfortably on his broad chest. Her heart skipped a beat and as they both fell to the side and land on the grass, time seemed to go in slow motion. Then Ichigo hit the soft earth with his arms still holding her protectively and for that one moment in time, she felt safe in his embrace. A few seconds pass and Moka held herself up with both her hands but she didn't seem to notice that she was on top of the strawberry in an awkward and precarious position. Ichigo seemed to reluctantly let her go and when their eyes met, the strawberry tried to hide his embarrassment with his ever infamous scowl...

"Akashiya, you alright?"

"Y-yes...I-I think so."

Moka then blushed some more and cutely puffed her cheeks looking away at him while she murmured something inaudible...

"What was that I couldn't quite understand you..."

She mumbled again...this time a little louder but her words were still a jumble...

"Huh what did you say?"

"I said...THANK YOU FOR NOT LETTING ME FALL ALRIGHT!" Moka said glaring at him. "There happy now!"

"It's all in a day's work..." Ichigo said chuckling. "...and you're welcome your highness!"

"Hmmph!" Moka said looking up indignantly to hide her widening smile.

Moka was confused. She knew that Ichigo was as difficult and stubborn as she was but she didn't expect this playful side of him at all. Well actually the silver haired Vampire didn't realize that they were "playing tag" so to speak with the way they have been flirting/interacting as of late. It was something that was new to her and she didn't know how to deal with it as she had never experienced anything quite like it but Moka finds that she likes this side of him better than when he's being confrontational and argumentative with her -like most of the time. Then her eyes widened, why was she in this awkward position? She is aware that eyes were watching and she should think about her reputation! Besides, isn't she suppose to be conducting her revenge on him? Being on top of the boy doesn't seem to be conducive to that goal at all. However, she didn't seem to want to make a move and was satisfied looking deeply into his brown eyes and being just near the strawberry in general.

Now that she thought about it, she never realized how beautiful his eyes were now that she was watching them in detail. There was a noble fierceness in them that made her heart quiver and she couldn't help her breath hitch as it got caught by some unknown force that she can't quite explain. These were the eyes of warrior who had no fear and she finds that rather fascinating and exciting at the same time. The passion in which he held her gaze was unflinching nor did it have no hesitation or doubt and because of that she finds herself wanting to know more who Kurosaki Ichigo was and what was his secret behind those fathomless depths that was his soul. Moka used to think that scowl of his was irritating but she now finds that intensity of his scrutiny awakened a "hunger" in her that she was too ashamed to admit. No it wasn't lust or anything base like that but it was rather a feeling that she finally found someone worthy of her attention - an equal. Still before she can admit her feelings, Moka had to realize that she had them in the first place. Pride unfortunately got in the way and she ended up denying what she already knew inside: that she had a crush on Kurosaki Ichigo!

Still caught up with the moment (again), Moka for some reason can't help but look at the Ichigo's tantalizing lips. It seemed to compel and tempt her to want to give him a smooch even though she never kissed a boy before. In the Vampire's comically wild imagination, it was teasing and pleading to her to plant her pink luscious lips on to his and they promised that it would taste like lemon and by golly she will love every square inch of it! Not realizing the audience that were witnessing this rather compelling sight, the silver haired beauty slowly lowered herself while she gazed upon his enchanting eyes and zeroed in on those lips. Closer, ever so close their lips were about to meet and when their lips were dangerously mere inches apart, an unfortunate stroke of bad luck derailed Moka's quest to finally land that first kiss...

"Okay I think that Ichigo-kun is okay." Tamao said irritably who had a rather thick tick mark on her forehead as she pushed the Vampire's entire body off of Ichigo and then added. "So you don't need to perform CPR on him or anything!"

"What the hell is your problem!" Moka said hotly while she got up and the two were in each other's faces. "How dare you interrupt me..."

Kurumu couldn't help interjecting at this point...

"Oh is that right Moka-chan..." the bluenette said grinning. "And pray tell what did you mean by "interrupting? Care to elaborate and enlighten your audience of the meaning of the word?"

"S-shut up!" Moka said flustered. "S-stop insinuating stuff Succubus!"

"Oh whatever ever do you mean Moka-chan?" Kurumu said smile ever widening.

As if they weren't interrupted, Tamao gave the Vampire a piece of her mind...

"My problem?" Tamao said insulted. "YOU'RE my problem! One minute you're in Ichigo-kun's face arguing over every little thing and the next you're getting lovey-dovey with him! It's really FRUSTRATING! I'm sure Ichigo-kun is sick and tired of your wishy washiness! So let me get to the point! Tell us Akashiya-san, how do you feel about Ichigo-kun?"

"Are you retarded, there is nothing to tell!" Moka said seriously. "Why would I have feelings for that nuisance?"

"Uh gee thanks I feel SO wanted!" Ichigo said sarcastically.

"So you don't have feelings for him then?" Tamao demanded.

"Like I told you didn't I, I don't have feelings for him at all!"

"Then you won't have a problem taking Ichigo-kun for my boyfriend then?"

Tamao went past a surprised Moka and buried her considerable assets on the strawberry's face. Ichigo comically struggled while his arms went up and down rapidly and their whole audience looked on in fascination. They were so engrossed with the drama playing out in front of them that they have stopped eating altogether and just watched. Moka eyes widened at the possibility that she might lose to the Senior before she could throw the first punch so to speak. She was at war with herself, her pride and mind telling her that it's fine and good riddance to the thorn on her side. However, her heart told her a different story. It was telling her that if she let the strawberry go then she was making the biggest mistake of her life. Another thing was the excruciating pain that she felt in her heart when she imagined them being together. Moka felt empty, as if one of her kind has drained the life out of her. There was an overwhelming sadness in her that she couldn't explain. But why did she feel this way? Did she not tell everyone here that she didn't have feelings for Ichigo? So why is it that it pains her tremendously to see that old hag pawing him. Why does she feel like crying when she sees them near each other? Everything seemed to stop for a moment...

"W-why d-do I feel this way?" Moka said sadly.

"Oh my Moka, my poor, sweet, innocent Moka..."

"O-okaasan...is that you?"

"Yes dearest...It's me..."

"B-but h-how are you doing this?" Moka thought. "And I'm still pissed off at you not telling me about this fiance thing you concocted!"

"Gomen, Moka-chan but that's not important right now." Akasha told her sweat dropping. "Tell me dear, how do you feel about this Kurosaki Ichigo?"

"I'm so confused...wait a minute how do you know about him anyway?"

"Tsk, tsk, I am your mother Moka-chan of course I know what's going on in my daughter's life. And that's normal but you have to decide for yourself what it is that you feel for him and then act upon it."

"Even if I don't know the way?" Moka asked.

"I didn't say it would be easy Moka-chan..." Akasha said sagely. "Life never is...But there is one thing that's for certain though..."

"And what's that?"

"Did you have to ask dearest? You are a Vampire and you of all people should know that we fight for honor, glory, and the ones that we love..."

Moka blushed at the "L" word...

"I-I-I d-don't k-know what you're talking about!" Moka said blustering. "I-I d-don't l-l-l..."

"You're so cute when you deny stuff Moka-chan but search inside you and once you take a good look in the mirror then I'm sure you'll have your answer..."

"Was it like this with Chichiue as well?"

"Yes, frustrating as it was but that's beside the point. My time is short Moka-chan so I will give these final words. Remember you are a proud Vampire and what is it that we do best?"

"We fight..."

"Good girl...Farewell for now."

"Thank you Okaasan..."

"You welcome dear..."

"Well...answer me!" Tamao demanded.

Moka blinked and she realized that her mother has severed the link that they shared to communicate and she was back in reality...

"N-no..." Moka whispered.

"What did you say? I didn't quite hear you!"

"I said no!"

"So you DO have feelings for him!"

"I didn't say that because I don't know how I feel..."

"What kind of lame excuse is that!" Tamao said exasperated.

"Get off my case!" Moka said hotly. "I'm confused so I don't know!"

"That's it I'm going to kick your ass for being such a pathetic wishy washy bitch!"

"I like to see you try you old washed up fish bitch!"

Tamao let Ichigo go and caught Moka's face between her hands and started comically stretching her cheeks. The silver haired Vampire grabbed and started pulling at the mermaid's as well. They struggled for a bit before the others broke the fight between them. Tsukune and Gin restrained Tamao while Kurumu and Ichigo separated Moka from her. The strawberry grabbed the silver haired girl's shoulders and shouted.

"Moka stop it!"

"Well she started it first!" Moka said pouting.

"I don't care who started it first! I don't want you two fighting in the middle of a school day!"

"But Ichigo-kun..." Tamao protested cutely.

"But nothing. Come an we're all adults here! We can settle whatever it is that's eating you two peacefully!"

Moka didn't like that one bit and even though deep down inside she liked Ichigo touching her, she ended up breaking away from his grip however reluctantly...

"That bitch assaulted me first. I should kick her ass from here to the end of the school for such an affront to my person! I will NOT make peace with that woman!"

Moka turned around and left. Ichigo looked at her in confusion and he didn't know what to think. There were times when he was on the verge of understanding what made Akashiya tick but apparently he wasn't doing a good job at all.

"Ichigo-kun...I-I'm sorry." Tamao told him.

He turned to her and smiled...

"What are you apologizing to me for?" Ichigo said. "The you should apologize to is Akashiya..."

"Well I don't wanna!" Tamao said pouting.

"Kami why is it that I'm surrounded with stubborn girls?" Ichigo thought. Then he told her. "Look nothing will ever go right if you're being stubborn. Swallow your pride and apologize to her. You may be surprised Tamao-sempai, Akashiya might not look like it but she's kind and generous girl despite the stubborn, holier than thou, pain in the ass exterior that she's always portraying in school. So try to apologize. If you want I'll even help you and I'll tell her to apologize to you too."

"Why do you want us to make up so much?" she asked puzzled.

"It might have only been for a short time and whether you like it or not, you guys are friends right? I don't like my nakama arguing amongst themselves."

"But I know there's another reason isn't there?" Tamao thought sadly. Then with a smile on her face. "Fine, you win Ichigo-kun. But remember that I only do this for you and no one else understand?"

"Yes, ma'am I do!" Ichigo said joking.

"Kami why is he so damn hot!" She thought blushing.

"Ichigo I hate to interrupt the tender moment between you two but I think we better go back to class before the bell rings, don't you?" Kurumu announced.

"Yeah I guess we do..." Ichigo said. Then he growled. "Dammit and I'm still hungry too!"

The two girls giggled and Tsukune chuckled...

"Say now that you mentioned it, where did Gin-sempai go anyway?" Tsukune asked.

"Must have sneaked out of here while the drama was happening..." Kurumu said.

"Oh don't worry about him Tsukune-kun, he's not worth the trouble worrying about." Tamao said sternly. "Good riddance to bad rubbish I always say!"

"Ok whatever you say Tamao-sempai..." he said sweat dropping.

"Of course I'm right, now let's go back to class now. I don't want you guys to be late."

Again she claimed the strawberry's arm and ignored his cute protests. Tamao was beyond frustrated. She already knew her feelings for Ichigo but the Vampire was getting her - no more like in their way! It was hard for her to make her move and go in and sweep him off his feet but Moka was confusing him by her lame attempts to play mind games. Oh she could already deduce her little ploy from the sudden change in her tactics, wearing the slutty outfit, flirting with the disgusting boys in school and all that. Nice try but as the mermaid expected of Ichigo, he doesn't seem to be bothered by her little sham one bit. But she decided that she still needed to protect him from her assault and she will be there to counteract whatever the silver haired girl could throw against him.

Tamao smiled, in all the years that she'd been looking around for that potential mate, she couldn't believe Mr. Perfect finally came at last! Yes, it was still early to tell if he was truly the one but she felt they have a connection that transcends everything. She feels excited whenever she sees him. Anxious when he's not by her side. His handsome face takes her breath away. His yummy body makes her hot and bothered. He is cute when he is embarrassed and fearless in the face of danger. If all these feelings weren't the signs of her liking him a lot, then she might as well be single for the rest of her life because she knew all the men in world wouldn't even begin to measure up to Ichigo! And Tamao knew that she wouldn't settle for less or sell herself short knowing that she is holding onto the arm of her prince! But nothing may come of that if Moka interferes with her relationship with Ichigo and it's annoying the hell out of her.

Of all the damn stubborn, stuck up, pain in the ass girl that turned out to be her main rival for Ichigo's affections, it had to be Akashiya Moka! What she don't understand is her love/hate relationship with the strawberry! Tamao already knew where her feelings stands however, the nebulous and rather confusing way she interacts with Ichigo was the most exasperating annoyance she has every encountered in her life. Not only did Moka's indecisiveness on whether or not she likes the strawberry puzzling, her behavior is obviously baffling Ichigo as well. It wasn't fair to her and certainly it wasn't fair to him. Moka's indecision is messing up her plans and is stalling her relationship with him. As frustrating as it may seem, the only thing she could think of was that she has to keep reminding the strawberry that she was there by his side. Whether her aggressive offensive will ultimately scare him away or win his heart is a toss up, all she could do is to try her best. The enemy after all is a Vampire and she has be at the peak of her game or she will let Ichigo slip through her fingers and she will not allow it!

"From now on Akashiya Moka, this is war!" Tamao whispered.

"Did you say something Tamo-sempai?" Ichigo asked.

"Nothing for you to be concerned about Ichigo-kun."

Ichigo looked at her and shrugged and they all walked to class...

Later that night...

Moka was alone on the roof top and she was so mad that her Yoki aura was roiling off her in waves. She also felt like crying because no matter what she did to illicit a response from Ichigo failed in misery. Did he have a heart of ice? Didn't he feel a little bit jealous at how she was being ogled by the vermin? She even allowed, Gin to touch her -as disgusting as it was - but it seemed that didn't affect him either! It was vexing, very annoying, and embarrassing to degrade herself just to see if he had at best a modicum of feelings for her! So did that mean that he didn't like her? But what was she saying! Why should she care whether or no he likes her or not? So was the mermaid right? Should she leave Ichigo to Tamao-sempai who obviously likes him? Then why did she hurt so much just thinking about it? It was all so annoying because she's been going around in circles arguing with herself since the subject came up. The silver haired girl sighed. She then heard a noise behind and she wrinkled her nose at the cheap cologne that wafted through the air...

"What do you want?" Moka said sternly.

"Ah there you are Moka-chan." Gin said. "I was looking for you all over campus!"

Moka whirled around to face him...

"I was just reflecting on some things that's all..." she said. "Not that it's any of your business!"

"Oh is it about the failure of your plan to make Ichigo jealous?" Gin asked. "Or is the fact that Tamao has just made her presence known and she might as well have declared war on you for his affection?"

Moka gritted her teeth and couldn't retort an answer. Gin then moved in and put an arm on her shoulder...

"So why don't you just forget that guy already and I'll console you tonight?"

"Are you retarded why would I want to get consoled by you!" Moka said narrowing her eyes. "And if you want to keep that arm, you better let me go!"

"Still playing hard to get I see..."

"Hardly and just because I let you touch me briefly that you think you can do whatever you please!" she said. "It's only pretending remember? So don't think for a minute that you can get familiar with me!"

Moka shuddered inside however when Ichigo walked passed them in the hallway earlier while Gin held her behind and she was all over him as the "plan" dictated. However, instead of being jealous that she hoped he would be, the strawberry just kept walking without saying a word. When he finally passed and turned to a hallway, she immediately disengaged while comically hitting him continuously so he would let her go. The silver haired Vampire felt filthy and ashamed at what she done and it didn't feel right.

"Did I went too far this time?" she thought.

Moka wanted to go to Ichigo desperately and explain that it's not what he was thinking and she wasn't that kind of girl! She had half a mind to confess to him her petty vendetta to make him jealous but it seemed that it backfired in her face and now she caused pain to someone she didn't mean to harm. However, her pride got in the way and in her self righteousness she defended herself and believed that Ichigo had it coming. But the frightening gaze he gave her as he passed them in that hallway made even an S-class Vampire like her wince. Still she couldn't explain the rush of excitement that flooded her being when her crimson eyes met his brown ones. It was an inexplicable sensation of pins and needles and someone caressing her back slowly. meticulously and sensually that it made her hot for some reason. So there was more to Kurosaki Ichigo than being an exasperating pest and whom has more surprises than she has anticipated! Feeling guilty for some reason she skipped out on Newspaper Club meeting after school and found herself brooding on the rooftop.

"I said let me go!"

The silver haired Vampire elbowed him in the ribs and grabbed his arm and with incredible strength threw him across the rooftop. She narrowed her eyes as Gin gracefully landed not 10 feet away from her. Then suddenly he vanished before her eyes and she found herself blushing as someone was caressing her butt. With incredible speed inherent in Vampires, she tried to kick him in the face but he vanished again and missed. Next thing she knew he was in front of her and he took out a several balls of some kind and threw it at her. The balls sailed through the air and thinking they were nothing more than tricks, she kicked out and they burst...covering her in water. Immediately her strength began to fade as the cleansing properties of the liquid did it's magic against her Vampire nature. Strong electric shocks paralyzed her as pain unlike anything she felt coursed through her body. Then she found Gin top her animalistic lust in his eyes. His hands grabbed a hold of her jacket and ripped it open exposing her lacy black bra and her well toned abs. One thing is for certain, she is in big trouble now...

Newspaper Club...

Kurumu and Tsukune looked with a mix of fear and worry as Ichigo sat by himself at the corner brooding while they all waited for everyone to come. As it is, Gin-sempai was running late and Moka-chan was nowhere to be found. The bluenette herself was furious with the Vampire for pulling a stupid stunt like that earlier. She witnessed the perverted Gin getting all familiar with Moka and she knew that it was a deliberate little show to see if Ichigo would react. Oh react he did although it wasn't what her friend have anticipated. Kurumu was still shaken as Ichigo gave Moka a fierce stare that made her wince. Then he turned that gaze towards the bluenette as he passed her in the hallway. She could have sworn that his eyes turned yellow for a moment but when she blinked a few times it was already gone and he kept going without a word. It was a miracle that he would come at all but she had a suspicion that Ichigo wanted to confront Moka on her irrational behavior. She knew he wasn't afraid of her despite her status as Vampire and as she get to know him this past few weeks, he was going to bluntly give it to her really good which of course would probably trigger another argument between those two.

The Succubus sighed exasperatedly. Seriously if those two would stop pussy footing around each other so much and be honest with each other then it would solve 75 percent of their problems. Geez, she has never encountered people so stubborn - let alone two - who are mutually attracted to one another but at the same time it seemed like they hated each other's guts! But Kurumu knew the difficulties this little pet project of hers of hooking those two obstinate, headstrong idiots would be a formidable undertaking. It's a miracle that they're actually talking and hanging around each other at all! Still the month that they all spend together has improved their relationship tremendously. Even better still, they're actually flirting if the bizarre banter between them could be believed. Whatever, Kurumu will take any kind of progress as a sign of improvement. However, the thing that flusters more is the threat that Tamao-sempai symbolizes. It is no secret that the Senior had a major crush on the strawberry and her aggressive campaign to get his attention is obviously in full gear. Tamao might as well have declared war on Moka this afternoon and the silly girl didn't even know it! The Succubus knew that Moka was ill prepared for this little war of attrition and if the Vampire is not careful, she will lose Ichigo to the Mermaid! As her friend and number 1 cheerleader, Kurumu will do everything in her power to dampen the black haired girl's war machine and help the silver haired girl but if Moka won't admit to her feelings towards the strawberry then Tamao-sempai has already won without lifting a finger!

"Uh Kurumu-chan are you alright?"Tsukune asked sweat dropping as she comically gnashed at her teeth.

"Ugh it's so FRUSTRATING! Seriously what is Moka-chan thinking in that noodle of hers?" Kurumu said exasperatedly.

Then she looked at the strawberry and since she was rather incensed herself, it helped her muster up the courage to approach the brooding teen and slam her hands on Ichigo's desk which surprised the strawberry and looked at her questioningly...

"And YOU, this is partly your fault too! If you just stop being a such a damn idiot, Moka-chan wouldn't have to go to extremes to get your attention!"

"What does it matter if she gets my attention or not?"

"Uh HELLO...let me put this in terms that even your thick skull could wrap around and understand. Moka-chan. has. a. thing. for. you! I didn't want to say anything but all this idiotic games that you two are playing is seriously grinding on my nerves, dammit!"

Ichigo blinked at her...

"And let's say that what you tell me is true then why did she do all those bizarre things earlier?"

"Look Ichigo-kun I really can't answer that." Kurumu replied sighing. "You're going to have to ask her and find out for yourself."

The strawberry scowled and grunted at her but didn't say anything. Kurumu wondered what he was thinking and she really couldn't blame him for it. It has been a very interestingly weird day and perhaps this is a sign from Kami that the he can't dawdle and sit on the side lines any longer. Still she knew that this one was stubborn to the core and it will take a while for him to register what is happening. The Succubus sighed again, if she knew that it would be such a pain getting those two together then she probably wouldn't have bothered and probably vied for a piece of the strawberry herself. Then she blinked and blushed ashamed...

"Bad Kurumu, you can't think about him like that...you've lost that right already."

"Oh my why all the long faces..." Nekonome-sensei asked.

"Nothing ma'am, we're just waiting for the Club meeting to start." Tsukune said. "Have you seen Moka-chan or Gin-sempai anywhere?"

"No I haven't seen the two of them either..."

"Hey guys, what's going on?" Tamao asked. Then her eyes lit up when she saw Ichigo and went directly to him.

"H-hi Ichigo-kun..." Tamao said shyly.

It was so uncharacteristic of the normally exuberant and flirtatious Tamao that Kurumu was playfully gagging at the sickeningly sweet display of false modesty. Tsukune tried his hardest not to laugh...

"Tamao-sempai, aren't you suppose to be in Swimming Club right now?" Ichigo asked. "Don't tell me you skipped out on the girls again?"

"Well I'll be happy to tell them that you're more concern for their welfare than mine, sniff!" Tamao said dramatically.

Kurumu rolled her eyes...

"What a fricking drama queen!"

When the fake tears started to come out she turned around and started sobbing, her shoulders shuddering. Kicking himself for being such an insensitive jerk, he stood up and tried to apologize. When he was behind her and tried to turn her around...

"Just playing!" Tamao said sticking her tongue out.

However, the Mermaid wasn't done and she suddenly surged and jumped Ichigo who caught her and they both fell on the floor in a heap.

"What in the world is with you girls today?" Ichigo growled. "First Akashiya and then you? Is it because it's a full moon tonight that you'll are acting strange?"

"Well, I thought it wasn't fair that Moka-chan can glomp and fall on top of you." Tamao said pouting. "Got a problem with that?"

The three people in the room looked at the girl and sweat dropped...

"No but I wouldn't want your reputation suffering because some idiot came in here and misinterpreted the situation..."

"Aww you're so sweet Ichigo-kun!" she said gushing. Then she added seductively. "And what if I tell you that I don't mind at all just as long as I...have my way with you!"

Ichigo turned beat red and tried to avoid his eyes while Tamao giggled at his discomfort...

"Will you please get off Ichigo-kun?" Kurumu said embarrassed. "Gin-sempai and Moka-chan should be coming any time soon. And if she sees you on top of him, she's gonna blow her lid off!"

Tamao sighed. The Succubus did have a point. As much fun as it was riling her sworn rival to a frenzy it wouldn't be fun trying to fight her off if the Vampire lost her temper. So she reluctantly got of him but in such a teasing manner that left the strawberry looking like a flushed red mess...

"Oh I almost forgot, I think I just saw that hentai making his way on the roof earlier..."

As she said that, Ichigo felt Akashiya's spiritual pressure spike. Without thinking he got up and was about to leave the room when Tamao grabbed a hold of his hand and stopped him. The Substitute Shinigami wondered what the older student was doing because surely she felt the Vampire's Yoki signature as well. Ichigo scowled and looked at her and he noted that she looked sad and pained for some reason...

"Where are you going?" Tamao asked softly.

"You felt her Yoki aura didn't you?" Ichigo replied. "I'm going to go and help her."

"But why do you have to go?" The Mermaid said frantically. "Akashiya-san is a Vampire, she is more than capable of taking care of herself!"

"It's because she's my friend. I would do the same for each and every one of you!" he said. "It's just the way I am. So please Tamao-sempai, I have to go help her now because she needs me..."

Tamao met his determined and unflinching gaze and she knew that he was telling the truth. She was learning something new about him everyday and his devotion to his friends, his almost instinctual need to protect them has touched the Mermaid's heart. It added to his considerable charm and it made her like him even more. But it pained the black haired beauty that he would help her rival and then forget about her despite her own feelings for him. With those eyes that had no fear for his own safety and only the concern for those that he hold so dear sparkled deeply in his brown orbs, she had no right to stop him. She didn't hear Ichigo murmur his thanks and ran out of the room as fast as he could without looking back. Kurumu and Tsukune looked at her for a moment before they too called out to wait for them. She was alone for a few minutes before tears cascaded down her cheeks and she slowly went down on the floor hugging herself and saying...

"B-but w-what if I need you more than she does?" Tamao said sobbing.

The rooftop...

Moka gritted her teeth as she tried to block the pain from being drenched with water and she struggled to get the perverted bastard off of her. The Vampire looked at Gin in disgust as his lustful eyes roamed all over her exposed body. She looked away and closed her eyes as he leaned over and smelled her face and then her neck. Moka covered herself as best as she could but Gin had other ideas and grabbed a hold of her arms and forced them above her head and held them with his left while his right hand lightly touched her body in her revulsion. When he leaned over to try and kiss her, she head butted him in the face which caused him to let her arms go. With her strength, she pushed him off of her and with elegant grace she flipped over her head and kicked out and hit him in the gut that sent him skidding on the rooftop. When she landed on her feet, she panted for air as that exertion took the last of her strength. She ripped up her jacket and tied up the ends to cover her exposed bra. Now the problem lies in trying to beat the stuffing out of the pervert and making him pay for this humiliation!

"Still defiant to the last I see..."

"A Vampire never surrenders, I'd rather die than let have your way with me!" Moka said defiantly.

"Ha, ha, are you serious? How admirable of you. I'm just falling harder and harder for you Moka-san!"

Moka eyes narrowed as Gin begins to transform into some kind of beast.

"It's the full moon and tonight my self control weakens. When my emotions excites me too much I suddenly lose control of myself! I tried to be nice but you don't respond to that. So I'll just make you my woman by force, Akashiya Moka!"

As Gin talked, his body begins to transform. His body begins to contort and grow in musculature. Long hair begins to grow and cover his entire body. His face transmogrified and elongated into a snout complete with a rows of razor sharp teeth. In the end, he turned to a werewolf and Moka cursed herself for being careless in finding herself in this situation.

"HEY BASTARD, OVER HERE!"

"What are you doing here?"

Moka was surprised as Kurumu swooped up carrying Ichigo. At first her feelings were a little mixed but she felt relieved and glad that he was here! The Succubus dropped him and the strawberry put himself in between Gin and Moka. Although she appreciated his efforts to help out, for some reason his gesture rubbed her the wrong way and she proceeded to berate him for it.

"As much as I appreciate you being here for me..." Moka said tersely. "I am not some damsel in distress for you to rescue!"

A shot of pain racked her body and she almost fell on her knee but her stubbornness and tenacity kept the silver haired girl on her feet. Her pride didn't want to show weakness and secretly in her heart, she didn't want Ichigo to see how helpless she was and that she was really glad that he was here to help her. Ichigo however, didn't take it to well and before he could bite back his words, he was already sassing her back with a reply.

"Yeah whatever and you're going a good job holding this bastard back, right?" Ichigo said sarcastically.

Moka's temper flared and she momentarily forgotten how her drenched body was causing her pain and discomfort as the two of them argued in the middle of the roof top! Kurumu began face palm herself and Gin sweat dropped...

"Damn you! How dare you interfere with our special moment!" Gin said.

With a blink of an eye, Gin vanished and appeared in front of Ichigo's face. Before the werewolf moved, he pushed the protesting Moka away to the side and braced himself because he knew that Gin was coming. Ichigo cursed himself for running around without thinking things through. At least he should have turned into a Shinigami first but he felt he didn't have time to fumble around in his bag when a life was on the line. He smirked, it was the same when he stormed Soul Society to save Rukia from execution. Figures he'd go half cocked with no preparation or plans in mind and he probably thought it was better that way. Before he knew it, the werewolf was already in front of him and Gin grabbed him face first and then threw him off the roof top.

"ICHIGO!" Moka wailed in despair.

to be continued...

A/N- Sorry for the delay...And ain't I so evil for ending with a cliffy...*ducks and makes a run for it*...lol

-The conclusion of this will be in the next chapter...and I'm also going to introduce Yukari-chan...yay

-So how do you like how I've pretty much escalated Tamao and Moka's undeclared war for Ichigo's affections...Who's camp are you with...Team Tamao or Team Moka...see what I did there even though I never watched nor read Twilight...lol

-Hmm I'm thinking of giving another Bleach character cameo next chapter...wonder who it'll be...heh

-Read and Review as usual and for those of you who have supported this fic...thanks a bunch you guys are awesome.

-Alright I'll cya kiddies until the next chapter