Please Teacher! Fan Fiction ❯ Ichigo's Dance ❯ To Ask a Question ( Chapter 2 )

Onégai Teacher - Ichigo's Dance

A Fanfic by BlueDragon

 

Standard Fan Fic Disclaimer: See disclaimer in Chapter 1

 

Reminder: “Talking Lines”

«Thinking Lines»

{Typing Lines}

^Phone Lines^

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Authors' notes: For starters let me thank Sailor Kechara for prereading this and all of my other stories, letting me know that even if nobody else likes these silly things I write its not a wasted effort on my part. And also to JohnnyG for his skills as both proofreader and sounding board, between him and my wife there should not be many spelling / grammar mistakes. But it has been the latter that I appreciate the most, Thanks so much for your help buddy.

Well on with the story…

Chapter 2 To Ask a Question

 

\\Wensday Evening - Herikawa Grocery\\

It had been three days since Ichigo had her chat with Kusanagi-kun by the lake and school was back in session. She still had not come to a decision yet about asking Matagu. And so far had been able to avoid discussing it with her girlfriends; Koishi, and Kaede. But she also hadn't spent as much time with her best friends after school as she normally did. So now she was on her way to pick up some groceries and talk to Koishi.

 

Koishi saw Ichigo enter the store, “KÄsan, can I take a short break sense Ichigo is here?” She waited for her OkÄsans response then grabbed Ichigo, “We'll head back to the storeroom in case you need me to help, just yell.”

 

As they sat down at the small table in the back room. “All right Ichigo, time to stop dodging the subject, I want to know how things went asking Kei-kun to the dance next month.” Koishi looked like she was about ready to shake her friend apart waiting for her answer.

 

“And just why would you be so interested in who Kei is taking to the dance, I thought you said the two of you weren't seeing each other any more.” Ichigo replied flatly.

 

Koishi looked at her friend and scowled “You know full well that I have no intentions of asking Kei to the dance. You said you were going to ask him last weekend. Now tell me what did he say when you asked him…”

 

“All right, I'll tell you. I asked him and he told me…” She watched as her friend shifted closer to her in her seat, «If she edges farther this way, she'll fall out of her chair» “…no.”

 

Koishi's expression changed to shock, “Why would Kei say NO, he isn't going out with anyone else that we know of.”

 

“Remember Koishi, he does have a girlfriend, and we just didn't know who she was. Till just recently anyway. Besides he will be out of town visiting his parents that weekend anyway.” Ichigo responded with a smile on her face.

 

Koishi grabbed her arm. “You mean you were able to get Kei to fess up who his sweetheart was. Come on girlfriend, hurry up and tell me. Did he show you a picture of her, what does she look like.”

 

Ichigo wanted to throw her head back and laugh at her friend, but decided just to smile. “Sure I got him to tell me, I told you I could get it out of him. Besides that's the other reason he is going home. So he can spend time with her, She was his sweetheart at his old school, before he moved here.”

 

Koishi considered this new information, she new Ichigo very rarely messed up on the facts of any story. Then something clicked. “Hold it Ichigo, he had been in his long standstill before he moved here. He had only just finished middle school. And kids don't start dating a lot that young as a general rule. What's the story here?

 

“All I said was she was his sweetheart, not that she was his lover. Actually she had been his student tutor in some of his problem subjects, then when he had his standstill, she used to visit him in the care facility he was at. The relationship started to build after he woke up then moved here. Really Koishi, sometimes…”

 

“Then she would still be in college, so what else did he tell you about her, come on Ichigo I want to know what she's like?” Her voice was almost pleading.

 

«Oh, this is going to be too much fun» Her smile got bigger, “Well, for starters she's Japanese/American, a student at Keio University in education, she's a little taller then Kei, definitely very attractive, she has long red hair, wears glasses, and… hmmm lets see what else.” She paused acting like she was thinking, but was watching Koishis' reaction, waiting for the right… “Oh yea…”

 

“What else come on, what else.” Koishi was practically ready to die waiting.

 

“You've already met her.” Ichigo said softly.

 

“What!!!” Koishi exclaimed, “What do you mean I've already met her?”

 

Ichigo couldn't hold it in any more and she started laughing.

 

Koishi started getting frustrated at her best friend, “Come on Ichigo, what are you talking about. Just tell me…”

 

Ichigo tried to reign in her laughter but it took her a few seconds. “Oh come on Koishi, I said they were in school together, I never said the were the same age.”

 

“And just what are you meaning by that, who is it, come on tell me…” the sentence trailed off as she started to realize what Ichigo was saying. “Oh my gosh, you don't mean it's…” she looked at Ichigo, her eyes were wide.

 

Ichigo started to nod, “You guessed it, Kei's significant other is Miss Kazami. They went to the same Jr./Sr. high school back in Tokyo together. He had his standstill and she went to college and finished her degree then moved here so her and Kei could be together. But Koishi, this is the important part. We have to keep this a secret. We can't tell anyone else, not even Kaede. Do you understand, Kei would get in trouble, and Mizuho-sensei could loose her job, and that would end her teaching carrier.” She waited for Koishi's nod of accent.

 

“Okay, but what if it did get out, I mean kids have been talking about his affair with Mizuho-sensei since she started teaching here?” Koishi looked nervous about this. “I mean if the Principle were to find out, wouldn't he be upset about it?”

 

“The principle is not a problem, he already knows. Kei and Mizuho-sensei already told him, when she started teaching here. He knows how old Kei really is, and that they went to school together. He is the one that wants them to keep it secret, at least, until Kei graduates anyway. He is not going to come down on two consenting adults for their years old relationship just because he was ill and still has to finish high school.”

 

“Wow, I never really thought it would be Mizuho-Sensei, I mean she is so much older and everything.”

 

What's so shocking she is only a little older then me you know? Beside remember just who you're koibito is…” Ichigo smiled.

 

“Oh brother, that reminds me did you tell Kei about us.” She looked nervous.

 

“No, I didn't after Kei told me how he and Mizuho met and all I decided it would be better not to. I mean the principle might be lenient about there relationship but you guys on the other hand already know what kind of trouble will happen if your relationship became public knowledge.”

 

“Thanks Ichigo, I knew I could count on you. Well back to the dance, what are you going to do now that Kei is going out of town?”

 

Ichigo sighed “Well Kei did offer a suggestion; I just haven't been able to decide yet.”

 

“And what did Kei suggest that has you so worked up?”

 

Ichigo looked around the back room, obviously nervous “I… well… he thought… maybe I should ask… Matagu.” There she got it out, «Why was that so hard» She just looked at her best friend and sighed.

 

Koishi smiled, “So, are you going to ask Matagu?”

 

“I haven't really decided yet. When Kei and I talked about it we discussed both the good points as well as the bad. I suppose what worries me the most is if Matagu starts to get the wrong idea about it. I mean different times most of you have tried to hint, or outright suggest that we should be dating each other. But I don't want a boyfriend is all. But Kei was pretty sure that Matagu would understand. And while Matagu might not be the best looking, or smartest guy in school, he is definitely a couple steps above the rest of them. Well short of Kei-kun I suppose.” The last was said with a slight grin.

 

“Well I won't argue about Kei being the best choice out of all the guys at school. And we're not the only two girls that think so. But I think the other girls leave him alone because he's so close to the two of us.”

 

Ichigo shook her head, and fought the urge to giggle. “I think it has more to do with how shamelessly you still flirt with him then anything that my relationship with him means.” She poked her friend in the arm. “You know, for Mizuho-senseis' benefit you really should tone it down, a lot. It might cause Kei fewer problems in the long run.”

 

Koishi looked put-off and pointed to herself. “And let everyone at school start to gossip more about his affair with Miss Kazami. Heaven forbid, I wouldn't here of it.” Both girls started to giggle. “But maybe next time I see her here in the store getting groceries I'll take a second and talk to her.”

 

“That is very kind of you.” Ichigo was just starting to regain control from her giggle fit.

 

“Oh, that reminds me has Kaede called you yet tonight?” Koishi asked.

 

Ichigo shook her head. “No, and there were not any messages on my machine before I left the apartment to come her and pick up some groceries.”

 

“Well then she'll probably call you later, but she asked me if I could stay over at her place tomorrow night, since Friday is a late start day at school. I'm pretty sure she's expecting you to come too.”

 

“Probably, I guess that means I should hurry up and get back home anyway. If Kaede is going to call, that will be a longer time on the phone for me and I still have that composition paper I have to finish for Mizuho-sensei tomorrow. Then still fix dinner and eat.”

 

“Well, why don't you just grab a box out of the chiller here to eat. I made several earlier to restock before you came. Then at least you don't have to cook.” Koishi said as they both started to leave the back room.

 

“That doesn't sound too bad, I think I'll do that.” Ichigos smile got large. “I suppose that means you have a special delivery then to make later this evening?”

 

Koishi looked at her friend then looked around the store to locate her parents. “Shhh… Yea, I'll run that order just before we close tonight. He's working on a new airframe in the shop, so I'll wait till people are not poking around or helping him with the work.” Both girls started to pick up the items Ichigo would need for the next couple of day's

\\Next Afternoon after dismissal from school\\

 

School had let out for the day and our normal group of friends was walking away from the campus. The girls had just left to go to whatever it was the girls were doing tonight. Three guys continued walking on their way.

 

Kei looked over at Matagu, “Matagu, have you talked to Ichigo at all since school started?”

 

“No, nothing outside of the normal stuff when we're all together, why are you asking Kei”

 

Kei just shrugged his shoulders, “Oh, nothing really I suppose, just curious.”

 

Hyosuke stopped and put a hand on Kei's shoulder. “Com'on Kei, fess up. What do you know?” Matagu just looked at both of his friends wondering what was going on. “Just why are ya so curious about Ichigo wanting to speak with Matagu anyway?”

 

“Really Kei, she normally doesn't go out of her way just to talk to me. What's up.” Even he was interested now.

 

“Oh, all right I'll tell you. Ichigo asked me if I could be her escort to the spring dance last weekend.”

 

Hyosuke started slapping Kei on the back, “Way'ta go man, first Koishi then some older babe, and now Ichigo. Right behind our backs, Kei is a real playboy…”

 

“Hyosuke, calm down and come back to earth, OK.” Kei started to shake his head in exasperation. “It's nothing like that. She just wants someone to be her escort to the dance, so she asked me.”

 

“I think that's great Kei, but what does that have to do with me?” Matagu asked.

 

“Yea Kei, you're about the only guy in school that Ichigo actually likes. What's so bad about that.”

 

“Well, it's not that so much. See I'm going home that weekend, so I had to say no. But she was the head of the dance committee she thinks she should have a date for the dance.” He looked over at Matagu and Hyosuke followed his gaze.

 

Hyosukes grin got large. “All right Matagu, this is great, ya finally got a girlfriend old buddy.”

 

“Hyosuke” both of them exclaimed.

 

Kei shook his head again, “Hyosuke, that's just it. She wasn't asking to be my girlfriend; she just wanted me to take her to the dance. If she decides to ask Matagu then the same logic would apply.”

 

Matagu looked a little surprised by this revelation. “Kei, why would she want to ask me though, she thinks I'm the biggest pervert in our class.”

 

Kei just smiled, “Not really, she knows that honor goes to Hyosuke…”

 

“Yea, I have that honor…” the other two guys started laughing at their friend. “Hold it, that ain't fair.” He reached over and put Kei in a headlock. “Now take that back.” To bad all three of them were a laughing too hard to be taken seriously. After a couple more seconds they all started walking aging in almost silence, just the occasional giggles.

 

“Kei, do you really think she would ask me?” Matagu asked while looking down at the sidewalk in front of them.

 

“Well I don't really know.” Kei looked lost in thought for a few seconds. “I told her that I know you would understand that she wasn't looking for a boyfriend, unlike goofball over here. She knows that any other guy at school would get the same stupid idea. Just don't get all worked up over it, you have a big lead over any of the other competition. It's her choice now if she still thinks it's so important that she has a date.”

 

“What, you mean you suggested she go out with Matagu, and she didn't threaten to hit `ya.” Hyosuke asked.

 

“She just about did pound me for it, but in the end she had to agree that you were the next best choice if she had to ask someone.” Kei stepped around to catch the side street that would take him home. “Matagu, just don't get all worked up about it she may ask, she may not. Well see you guy in the morning.” With that he started off in the direction of home.

 

Matagu and Hyosuke watched him head off, then looked at each other before Hyosuke broke the silence. “Matagu I think Kei is right, don't let it worry ya, if she asks great, if not so what.” Matagu just nodded his head. “Hey buddy, want to come with me to the dojo for a little practice before the class starts, it's been a while for ya. I'm sure sensei would like hav'in ya stop by.”

 

Matagu looked over at the taller boy, “No thanks, I'm too out of shape, anyway I think I want to talk to Kei some more. Besides I don't even have my gi along anyway. Catch you in the morning.”

 

“Ok buddy, see ya in the morning”

Later that same night three girls were sitting on the bedroom floor, in their pajama's playing cards.

 

“Well I guess I've won again.” Ichigo stated as she laid down her hand on the floor.

 

Koishi started to collect all the cards and reshuffle them. “Ichigo, how do you do that, this makes three games in a row.” She asked, Ichigo just grinned back at her as if challenging her to figure out her secret.

 

Kaede reached next to her and picked up the large panda that Hyosuke had won for her at last summers' festival. She hugged it tight as she thought about who gave it to her. “Ichigo, can I ask you something.”

 

“Sure, go ahead.” As she turned to look at the taller girl. Kaede looked a little sheepish and Ichigo figured it had something to do with her koibito, as he was the general cause for her to get all shy.

 

“Well, I was wondering why you haven't talked to Koishi or me about your plans for the Spring Dance since before break?” Koishi set the cards down and started to laugh. Ichigo just glared for a second kicking her lightly in the leg.

 

She gave Koishi one last hard look, which seemed to have the wanted effect of silencing her laughter. “Mmm, well I really haven't been trying to avoid talking about it, I just have been busy trying to decide what I'm going to do.”

 

Koishi decided to add in her two cents worth. “Yea, she finally told me last night that Kei told her he couldn't. But we got sidetracked and never got back around to discussing the alternative.” Ichigo glared at her again, it did not seem to be working any more, Koishi just smiled.

 

“Really…” Kaede asked. “What alternative?”

 

“Kei told her that she should ask Matagu to the dance.”

 

Kaede looked slightly perplexed. “But Ichigo, I thought you planed to ask Kei to go with you. Why would he say you should go with Matagu?”

 

Ichigo let out a sigh. “I did ask Kei, but unfortunately he's going back home to visit his family that weekend. I guess his parents are back from their travels and wanted to see him. So he thought I should just ask Matagu to the dance.”

 

Kaede smiled at her. “Well I think that's a good idea. I know how you feel about it when we normally bring up the subject. But this time I think you should.”

 

“But what if he gets the wrong idea about this, I mean he has had a crush on me since we started high school.” The other two girls started giggling at her dilemma. Ichigo just shook her head.

 

Koishi stopped laughing. “Yea, we know, it's almost as big as the one he has on Mizuho-sensei. But for that matter over a third the male population at school has a crush on you, add Miss Kazami into it and it jumps to better then 80%.” Both girls started laughing again.

 

“Fine… give it a rest already.” Ichigo was really bothered by this, both the general idea of asking Matagu, and worse the fun her friends seemed to be having about it.

 

Kaede calmed down and put a reassuring hand on Ichigo's shoulder. “Gomen, Ichigo we shouldn't tease you about this. But I think you really should ask him. If Kei is going out of town, I mean if I were you, Matagu would be the only other person I would want to ask. He's kind, definitely not loud or obnoxious, and he is kind of kawaii.”

 

“Not to mention he is the only other guy we can keep in line. Really Ichigo, he's not going to get any stupid ideas about a deeper relationship here.” Koishi stated.

 

“Besides Ichigo you're only asking him to a dance. Its not like you're asking him to marry you.”

 

“Pleeze, don't even talk like that… A boyfriend is the last thing I want to even think about, let alone the idea of a husband. I got enough of that over school break when I went home from both my OkÄsan and my imootó-chan.”

 

Kaede looked slightly perplexed at Ichigo, she didn't often talk about her family since she lived alone here, but why would she be making such a big deal out of it. “Why would your family be trying to get you married, Ichigo?”

 

Ichigo was definitely not in the mood to try and explain everything to Kaede tonight. It had been to emotional when she finally told Koishi everything over a year ago, she was not wanting to do that again tonight. “Well, I suppose that since my sister is married and has a little boy now. They both seem to be getting impatient that I should do the same thing. But I want to finish school first, before any thing like that.” She hoped that Kaede didn't press the matter any further.

 

“Oh, I see. Then in that case Ichigo, I want you to promise me that you'll ask Matagu to the dance. You helped set it all up and you should have a date for the night. Besides, Koishi refuses to ask any guy's out, and I don't want to be the only one of us with a date.” Ichigo almost wanted to smile at Kaedes' outburst, she looked so put out by the thought of being the only one with a date. She watched her a few more seconds, but there was no sign of her letting up on this topic.

 

“Oh All right, I'll ask him, are you satisfied now?” She sighed, Kaede just nodded. “Well now that you've forced me to ask Matagu, have you given any thought to what we should wear for the night. It's not like I go out on many formal occasions with a date. I know I'll have to find something that looks OK on me.” Both girls perked up at this, and Koishi scooted closer, Kaede got up and walked over to her desk and pulled something out of the top drawer.

 

“Last winter I told my pen-pal that we were going to have a dance at our school this spring, and she sent me a couple of her fashion catalogs. We could take a look through them and see if we like any?” Kaede walked over to her desk and pulled out the catalogs, then sat back down with her friends.

 

“Kaede, I didn't know you had a pen-pal, where is she from?” Koishi asked as she leaned over to look at the catalog Kaede had opened.

 

“Yea, we've been writing ever since fifth grade, when we were given the assignment in English class. She goes to school in Texas, San Antonio; you know that was the city the Americans had that big battle against the Mexicans back in the 1800's.”

 

Koishi was looking at the catalogs both were the size many Teen magazines were published in. “Why would she just buy these for you to look at.”

 

Kaede handed one to her. “Well these were a couple months older and she was getting newer issues to start looking for a dress for her Prom. That's there end of the school year dance at the end of May. She said most schools in the US have two or three formals a year and lots of other smaller school sponsored dances all year long, Sometimes as often as one a month.” The girls started to sift through different styles and pictures.

 

“Oh look at this one, they call it Classic White, isn't it lovely.” Looking at the description Kaede asked, “They say here you also need to purchase a `Bouffant Slip' you know what that is?”

 

Ichigo leaned back against the bed “It's what you ware under the skirt; it's ribbed our wired so that it flows out. That's what puts that bell shape on the skirt.” She responded.

 

“Ichigo, I think that one would look really good on you.” Koishi pointed to a light blue gown on the next page.

 

Ichigo leaned over to look at the picture. «I like that light blue color…» “What… `Tidal Wave' you want me to wear a gown they call `Tsunami'” she looked over at Koishi and scowled. Both girls looked at what Ichigo was talking about, then started to giggle. “OK that does it I'm not taking you guys shopping with me when I look for my dress.” She shook her head and crossed her arms over her chest.

 

“Gomen, Ichigo I didn't notice that.” Koishi said still giggling slightly. “But I still think it would look good on you.”

 

Ichigo picked up the catalog, “Yea, I like the color, that's very pretty but I don't want to wear a skirt that bells out like that. I'm too petite and I think it would make me look fat.” She set the catalog back down on the floor between them.

 

“Huh…” Kaede turned it to get a better look. “The waist looks pretty low and very snug, how would that make you look fat?” Kaede asked looking perplexed.

 

“It's not the cut of the top its how much the skirt flares out, it would make my hips look huge.” Ichigo pointed to one that was cut closer and nowhere near as full. “Something more like this Black Silk Chiffon.”

 

Koishi looked at what Ichigo pointed to. “That one, with all the fringe it looks like something out of an old movie about America's Prohibition during the Roaring Twenties in Chicago”

 

All three girls started to giggle. “Yea, well maybe but what I'm talking about is more about the cut of the skirt.” Ichigo stated.

 

Kaede flipped a couple pages in the other catalog. “Ichigo how about this Cheongsam, it's definitely cut to fit your body more.” She pointed to a dark blue cheongsam with short sleeves. Ichigo leaned over to look.

 

“Right,” Koishi replied, “Ichigo wants to go looking like some Chinese Bimbo.”

 

“Hey, I happen to like the looks of a nice Cheongsam, although for the dance I am not sure one would be right. But `BIMBO' this coming from the girl at school who always dresses like she's on the prowl for fresh meat, Mmmm.”

 

“Hold it Missy,” Koishi said in a mocking tone, but her eyes were full of mirth. “I do not dress like I'm on the prowl. I just try to put my best visual assets to effective use, then if I find a nice opportunity I am prepared.” She tapped Ichigo in the shoulder.

 

Kaede decided to jump in. “Yea, it's just too bad that you still like to make Kei your prime target.” The three girls started laughing again at each other and the rest of the evening was spent in camaraderie.

\\Student Council Room\\

 

Ichigo was sitting at her desk in the council room working on some paperwork for her post as Student Body President this year. When the door opened, and Ichigo looked up to see if her visitor was who she had asked to stop by.

 

“Oh… Gomenasi Madam President, I didn't mean to disturb you while you were working…” Tsubaki Oribe said as she started to make her way out of the council room.

 

“Oribe-kun just come on in, I'm not going to bite you. Besides you're my Vice you can talk to me anytime outside of my classes. I'll need your help with things, and please stop calling `Madam President' do you want me always calling you `Madam Vice'.” Ichigo asked the dark haired girl.

 

She looked a little apprehensive as she came in and sat in a chair next to the big desk “Sorry Sempai, I'll try to remember that.” She looked at what Ichigo was working on and noticed it was for the upcoming dance. “How are plans going for the dance next month Ma'am.” She decided to ask.

 

“Pretty good actually I just received the signed contracts for the DJ company to provide the music and lights. The cafeteria staff said they would make the punch and also setup the snack table. That reminds me how are the arrangements coming for the chaperones?”

 

As Tsubaki sat down in the chair next to Ichigo's desk. “Well, Yamada-sensei said he would help, and we are trying to find various couples from the school staff also. But as of yet only the nurse has said she and her husband could help. I understand Miss Kazami is married, do you think she and her husband could help, I'll be glad to ask.” She looked expectantly at Ichigo.

 

That reminded Ichigo about recent events. “Well, yes she is married, but I think I heard her mention that she was going to be gone that weekend, visiting her in-laws I think. But I'll be glad to ask her for you when I go back to class.”

 

“Thank you, Ma'am that would be a big help” Tsubaki nodded.

 

Ichigo got an exasperated expression on her face, “Can you please stop with the Ma'ams already. We are going to be working very closely together this year as the heads of the student government. I would just prefer it if you used my given name, all right.” She tried to smile reassuringly at the other girl.

 

“Thank you Ichigo-sempai.” The dark haired girl smiled back. “If it's not to forward of me to ask, but have you decided who you are going to ask to the dance yet. I remember you're very friendly with Kusanagi-sempai.”

 

Ichigo was a little surprised by the question, likewise she didn't want her Vice to know that she had already asked him «Wouldn't want to damage my image here». Or give her any hints that he was really involved with Mizuho-sensei. “Mmmm, no I don't mind really but Kei-kun already has a girlfriend from his old school in Tokyo. But can I ask you who you're planning on asking to the Dance.” Ichigos smile got bigger as she was curious what kind of guy would attract her Vice's attention. She was a second year student and very intelligent, but in the looks department she would be stiff competition even for Koishi. Not to mention she had more developed assets then her best friend, lots of the guys at school were trying to get her attention.

 

Tsubaki blushed bright red. “Ahh… well… you see there is… this one guy in particular…” Ichigo was really surprised now Tsubaki was normally pretty well composed and for some guy to turn her into a gushing schoolgirl.

 

“Oh come on, out with it. Who is this guy, if he's got you this flustered.”

 

“Well he's a first year, named Maiku Kamishiro. I think he just moved here during the term break form the Tokyo area some ware.”

 

Ichigo was rather surprised that Tsubaki was interested in an underclassmen, then she started to try and figure out just who this guy was. “Is he that new boy with the deep blue eyes?” She asked while she was considering the possibilities. Then she watched Tsubaki's face turn a bright red, just before the girl looked away for a second. “I guess I was right about who he is then, Huh…” her smile got bigger.

 

A very soft, “Yes” was her only response as Tsubaki kept her face turned away.

 

«Not that I would want to go with an underclassmen, six years is almost to much of a stretch for me let alone adding another two to three years on top of that» “Don't worry, he's only a year younger then you, so why should that worry you or anyone else for that matter.” Ichigo said.

 

Tsubaki turned back to look at Ichigo with a smile on her face. “Thank you, I didn't want to do anything that might not look good for the student council.” She looked around the room for a second. “But Ichigo-sempai you still haven't told me who you're planning to ask to the dance?”

 

“Well I am planning on asking on of the guy's in my homeroom class, but no it was not going to be Kei-kun.”

 

“Really I didn't know that you were close to many guys at school…” but her comment was interrupted.

 

~Knock, Knock~

 

“Ichigo, my group just got done…” As the young man was sticking his head in the door. “Ahh… Gomen, I didn't know you were working with someone right now. Your note said… Well I can just catch you some other time.”

 

Tsubaki knew very well that Miss Morino really only associated with three boys very closely. She had said, she was not asking Kusanagi-sempai, Magumo-san already had a girlfriend. Then that left one other possible choice.«Shido-sempai would only be coming here if Ichigo wanted to ask him some particular question, away from other prying ears» She looked at Ichigo and smiled a very knowing smile. “It's OK sempai, I had just finished talking with our President. I'll go and leave you two alone to discuss your business. Ichigo-sempai, I'll keep you current on my tasks for the dance.” She headed fairly quickly to the door. “Later Sempai.” And with that she left, Matagu was sure he heard her giggling as she went down the hall.

 

“Ichigo, what was that all about?” He asked as he closed the door behind him and walked over to the large desk.

 

Ichigo let out a breath she had not known she was holding. “Nothing very important really, we had just been discussing some plans for the dance next month.”

 

“OK, well I got your note. What did you want to talk to me about?” He was trying hard not to appear too nervous.

 

Ichigo walked around her desk so she was on the same side as Matagu. “Well that has to do with the dance too.” She took a deep breath to build up her nerve. “Matagu, I wanted to ask you a question about the dance…”

Authors' final rantings; I hope I got this out fast enough for most of you. From my end it was not too easy. First because I don't write a chapter at a time, then post it. When I have an idea for a story I want to write, I make an outline then I start putting the story down on paper, or in this case word processor. Complete with chapter titles and such; I have a doc template that helps me set the base for the story up. As I have content ideas I write them down in the appropriate chapter. Yes crazy as it is, believe it or not, I am actually finished with a latter chapter, and almost completed the last chapter but right now chapter 4 is only two sentences.

Add to all of this chaos that I am currently writing three stories to be posted as soon as possible. Plus Cisco networking classes, and then, top it off with reading and reviewing other fanfictions, helping out on the RaK C2 community, Ect. Ect. My life gets pretty full.

Well if you like it or not please remember to review. Good or Bad I do like to hear how I'm doing.

Thanks, BlueDragon