Authors Note:
PLEASE READ:
This is the sequel to Crazy Days so don't read this cause you won't get it unless you read Crazy Days!
And hey guys, if you're wondering why I took so long to write this, it was because my computer broke, and I also wanted to publish this story on this day since it's my B-Day. ^^ Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach.
"Talking"
Thinking
Thinking/Talking Soul Spirits
Talking voice Rukia hears.
Dark Nights
Chapter 1: Silent Start.
Rukia stood in the sidelines, tears streaming down her eyes, as she watched the funeral of Momo Hinamori take place. Hinamori was not one of Rukia's friends, far from it actually, but, it was mostly Rukia's fault for the small girl's death. Rukia was the reason Aizen killed Momo.
Rukia wasn't aware of the going on at the time of Momo's death. No, she was locked up, in a dark, cold world, and the only thing she could do was hear voices. The voices of her friends shouting her name, the voices of Momo and Aizen, and her own voice, raspier and lower than usual.
The words the raspy voice sad frightened Rukia to the bone, but what scared her even more, was the fact that the raspy voice called Dark Rukia wanted to kill Aizen herself, and succeeded. Inside the black domain, Rukia could hear the screams and panic of the ones around her, and when she was freed, she blackout out.
Toshiro, one of Rukia's best friends had told her over and over it wasn't her fault, he tried to pursue the sad raven haired girl back to the cheerful, violent, female she once was, but all words led to failier.
Rukia wiped away her tears with her sleeve knowing Toshiro was standing on her right, his emerald eyes were focused on her. I can't cry.
"Relax." Ichigo said on her left side.
Rukia couldn't even do that. Though, she tried her best to stop the sniveling and watery eyes.
The past days Toshiro had been watching the Kuchiki girl, he knew she would stay awake for nights, and he knew she would make herself smile in front of him, and he hated that. He hated her lying, and lying to him really ticked him off.
But even Toshiro felt helpless. Watching her suffer, his words not even making her wince. After a year of hell, drama and secrets, all he wanted was a normal life, with his new friends. And the girl who stole my heart. Toshiro gave the slightest of sighs closing his eyes in frustration and reopening them turning his attention to the Hinamori girl in the casket.
Hinamori had thrown her life away for some crazy faggot. And Rukia paid the price.
Everyone in the funeral held a peach, and when the time came to get in a line and pay their respects, they would lay the peach in the casket. Why a peach? Because that was Momo's favorite, peaches.
Rukia moved with the crowed as the line swayed forward, most of the school was there, the cheerleaders and teachers too, but everyone didn't notice the only human in the room. Rukia. The line moved forward still, Rukia getting steps and steps closer to the Hinamori. She would have felt her heart drop but it was already at the bottom of her stomach.
It was her turn, and she stared at the motion less figure in front of her. Momo still had her normal glow though, her pale skin shined in the lights, and the peaches around her made her look like she was smiling. But Rukia knew better. She bent down and laid the peach inside, whispering one word. "Sorry."
Rukia felt her face grow warm again, and tears dripped down her eyes. She forced them closed and walked out as fast as she could, not wanting to let anyone see. Stop! Stop! Stop! she panicked the words repeating in her head making her go every bit faster.
She found herself outside at the back of the church, grabbing support from a nearby palm tree. When was the last time I cried? Rukia asked herself, sliding down and sitting in a ball form, her back crushed against the tree.
"Rukia!"
Toshiro's voice sent chills down her spine. She had to use all her courage to look at him. "What?" She asked with a jerk of hesitant.
Toshiro walked to her slowly, falling right next to her on the soft grass. "You didn't have to run out like that." he said with a relaxed smirk. "Your causing trouble more than usual."
Rukia stared at him eyebrows furrowed. "Well I'm sorry for being such a bother." she spat out. "It's not like I would expect you to care," she would have fidget but she had no ware to fidget too, she was stuck between the smirking-smart-ass and the tree.
"Ichigo probably would." he said his eyes leaving her. "But I'm not him am I?" he asked.
"Not unless you dyed your hair orange and grow a few inches."
Toshiro gave a low chuckle. "Shame." he said with sarcasm. "If I did that I would turn into a freak'n orange dog, and Hyōrinmaru wouldn't like that one bit." he said.
Rukia smiled, the tears dry from her eyes. "Speaking of orange, I didn't see Orihime." Rukia said her attention on the sky. "She probably thinks I'm a freak too, turning into that creature and killing Aizen." Rukia said her voice cracking as she mentioned the word "kill".
"Come on." Toshiro said getting up and whipping the grass off his cloths.
"Where to?"
Toshiro flicked his eyes to the curious girl. "To the after-party." he said.
"After-party? Since when is there an after-party after a funeral?" Rukia asked with a sniff. "And don't say it's because its 'after' a funeral, and it's a 'party' which makes it an 'after-party." Rukia said.
Toshiro shrugged. "I didn't say it you did."
Rukia said. "Honestly what do you do in you free time? Scratch your bald Chihuahua ass and think you new ways to tick me off or what?" she asked getting up and leaning against the tree.
"bald what?" Toshiro fumed. "I dare you to say that again you... you-"
Rukia stuck out her tongue. "Catch you at the party!" she said with a wink and ran off, leaving Toshiro in awe and furry. Only Rukia Kuchiki had enough guts to do that.
Toshiro sighed, he was smart enough to know he lost that battle, but he also knew Rukia was still upset, she was just to dense to show it. Stupid stubborn girl... Toshiro started to walk again making his way over to the exit.
"Toshiro."
Toshiro turned around and saw Ichigo, his look serious and easy to read. "Hey, I suppose you feel like talk'n, right?" He said shoving his hands in his pockets and giving his casual smile.
"Ya, you sound pretty peppy for a guy who just got called a bald Chihuahua ass." Ichigo said returning the smirk. "but that's not what I want to talk about," he said. "Rukia's not gonna-"
Toshiro cut him off. "If you want to talk about her, then lets chat at my place, after all, I need to tell you something too." He said and disappeared in a blurry flash.
Ichigo sighed and with a gust of wind, he was gone too.
Rukia swayed up and down on the chair of her desk her eyes pasted on the ceiling and her mind roaming freely. Shirayuki? are you there? she asked her Soul Spirit.
Of course. Where else would I be? The elegant voice ran through Rukia's head filling her heart with comfort.
Rukia cracked a smile still swaying on the heels of her chair. Trust me, you would find away to escape my head, Rukia replied. After all, you act like a Queen half the time, I wouldn't be surprised if you found away to escape and run off with Zangetsu and Hyōrinmaru.
Shirayuki chuckled. If I wanted to escape your mind hell, I would already be gone by now. Shirayuki said. And trust me, Hyōrinmaru and Zangetsu are already plotting my escape, and takeover your soul and body. she said darkly.
Rukia rolled her eyes. Shirayuki, your too lazy to do that.
I know... she said with a sigh.
"Rukia!"
The voice scared Rukia and she fell back in her chair, her footing slipping and causing her to fall back into the hard wooden floor with a grunt escaping her mouth.
"Crap…" She cursed in pain.
The door crashed open. "RUKIA!" Hisana voice echoed the room. "How many times have I told you, don't leave the stove on!" she snapped. "One of these days you're going to burn our house down!" She yelled.
Rukia sighed. Same old Hisana, your never know when her moods going to break. "I'm sorry," Rukia said getting up from the floor and picking up the chair pushing it back under the desk. "I'll be more careful."
Hisana didn't move her hands on her hips and her eyebrows furrowed deeper than the Grand Canyon. "Don't give me that!" she shouted. "Rukia you need to be more responsible, you're about to be seventeen and you act like a thirteen year old!"
Rukia mentally cursed looking her sister straight in the eyes. "I'm really sorry." She said and Hisana relaxed her arms dropping them to her side and her breath exiting.
"I'll be going now, get some rest Rukia." She said.
"Oh Hisana," Rukia said before Hisana shut the door. "I'm going to a party with Toshiro and Ichigo, so I'll be back by eleven." She said. "Probably sooner, since I got two knights-in-shining armor, watching my every move." Rukia said rolling her violet eyes and her voice dripping in sarcasm.
Hisana gave Rukia a concerned half-smile. "Like I said, get some rest dear." She said shutting the door.
Rukia waiting a couple of seconds and she plopped on the bed sinking in. "What the hell am I doing?" she asked herself out loud. She rolled too her side digging her face into her pillow. "I can't go any lower, so it's not like I got my freak'n life anymore." She dragged closing her eyes. "I'm just a mess…" And Rukia Kuchiki certainly felt like a mess. It was like parts of Rukia was scattered onto a game board, and she had to play to win. But could she win?
Night fell for Rukia, darkness clouding the Kuchiki girls vision as she fell asleep. Her breath was in harmony as her heart slowed down. The beats of the rain inside her made a 'Thump' in her hollow stomach. Even in sleep, dreams, Rukia would curse her whole being of existing.
"Psst…" a voice hummed. "C'mon Wake up!"It whispered. Rukia felt cold hands touch her skin shaking her lightly. "Rukia!" It was eager, and it wanted. It wanted something. "Ru-ki-a, wake up!" It said.
Rukia's curiosity couldn't be tamed as her violet eyes fluttered open, finding only darkness to ease her soul. "Who's there?" Rukia said automatically.
"Finally! She's awake!" The voice cheered. "It took you long enough too!" it said lightly in a feminine voice.
"Awake? For what?" Rukia asked getting up standing on darkness itself. "Where am I? and who are you?" Rukia was full of questions as she looked around the black emptiness.
"Shhh…." The voice hushed. "You'll wake her." It said.
"What?" Rukia babbled out loud. "Hey answer my questions!" she said sternly.
"It's been lonely." The voice said ignoring Rukia's demands. "And dark, but, now that you're here, I can show you." It said ending in a rather cheerful note.
"But—"
"No time for your questions." It hurried. "I need to show you."Something clicked and music started to play. Rukia couldn't make out the tune, it was just soft music with no plot, no meaning. "Do you see the darkness?" it asked.
Rukia furrowed her eyebrows. "Of course I can see it! That's all there is!" she said. "But… Why? Have you lived here all your life? Can I help?" Rukia asked.
The voice chuckled softly. "Silly Rukia." It said it's childish voice echoing. "Of course I live here! But It didn't always use to be this dark." It said. "Once, everything was bright, everything made of ice and crystals, but it was never cold. And colors were all there was." It said in delight. "But something happened, something made her mad, and she became… sad." The voice said sadly.
Rukia blinked a few times before speaking. "Well, who is she?" Rukia asked. "And, can I see you?"
Delight came back. "Well I cant say much, but she is amazing!" It said. "Even in the darkest of times she pulls us throw, but… lately she hasn't been feeling well, she always tired, and she never smiles." It said. "But me? I can't show you myself, I don't have enough power, but I can give you a guess." She said.
Rukia tilted her head. "A guess?" she asked. "As in a game?" she asked.
"Yes! Exactly!" The voice cheered excitedly. "Now, here's your hint: It takes two half's to become a whole." She said a small snicker fallowing. "And if a half is separated…"
"It can't become a whole." Rukia finished. It was basic, nothing hard to figure out. "So what happens to the half's?" Rukia had to ask.
"They live."
"What?"
The voice giggled. "Times up."
"Huh? Hey! Wait!" Rukia felt lighter, her feet lifting off the black floor of nothing. "What's going on? Hey!" In a flash, everything disappeared, and Rukia found herself starring at the white haired boy in front of her.
"Rukia?"
"Toshiro?"
Rukia looked around the room, it was hers. And she was in her bed, covers over her sitting-up body and sweat dripping off the back of her neck. "W-what's going on?" she panicked her eyes wide.
Toshiro chuckled. "You were having a nightmare." He smirked. "Something about a game." The smirked started to die. "Anyways, I came to pick you up, Ichigo's waiting in the car," Toshiro said standing up fully.
Rukia sighed. Only a nightmare… "What time is it?" she asked putting her hands to her forehead in frustration.
"Barely seven," Toshiro said checking his wrist-watch. "Come on, you need to get changed. Oh and comb you hair, leave the scaring to the real monsters." He said referring to the fact that he himself was a mythical creature the kids would read about in fiction books. Werewolf to be exact.
Rukia got out of bed grunting, "Ya, a monster pain in the ass." She said heading towards her closet.
Toshiro snickered. "I'll wait outside, your awesome greatness." He said with a low bow. "Would you like me to fetch the limo or carriage?" he asked with a smirk.
"Is throw yourself in a dark ditch an option?" Rukia asked with a raised brow.
Toshiro slipped a slow smile. "Like I said, I'll wait for you outside." He said, and Rukia heard his footsteps leave the room and down the hallway, disappearing into silence.
Rukia closed her eyes, being alone was terrible, something twisted in her stomach, and she felt sadness, a feeling the Kuchiki girl was very familiar with. She picked out a dress in random and put in on, fixing her mess up raven hair and grabbing the jean jacket on the desk running out of her room with white flip-flops matching her white dress.
"Bye Rukia." Hisana said as Rukia ran past her shouting something along the same lines.
Rukia's shoes thudded as she ran out the door and into the side walk seeing her two friends already in the familiar car that belong to Ichigo. Which so happened to be a jet black Convertible with the roof closed. Every person Rukia knew from school had a expensive car except for her. She hopped in the back seat finding a smiling Ichigo and a rather cocky Toshiro.
"Ready?"
Am I?"Ya, let's go." Rukia said bravely. She still didn't forgive herself for the death of Aizen and Momo, but as long as she was with her friends, she felt better, she felt safer.
And Rukia felt her back hit the soft cushion as Ichigo drove off, a smooth, low ride down the street. She didn't take her eyes off the window, watching the clouds slowly move across the blue sky. In death, I wonder if I could see the earth. Rukia thought.
"What's up with the humming?" Toshiro voice echoed, Rukia's killer eyes darting to him in an instant.
Humming?"What are you talking about?" Rukia asked her violet eyes locked on Toshiro's emerald ones both of them ready to shoot for the kill. But Rukia noticed in Toshiro's expression, a quick flicker of —sadness? Worry?— cross his face, but it was gone as soon as in came.
"Your serious?" He asked. "You've been humming some song for the last few minutes." He said, like something unusual had been discovered. Ichigo noticed Rukia's soft humming too, but never said anything, something warned him to stay away from that topic, but of course, our fearless Toshiro had to say something to disturb the peace.
Rukia blinked. A hum? I don't remember any hums that I know of."I don't know." Rukia said with a small shrug. "I don't remember any hums." She said honestly.
Toshiro turned his eyes back to the road. "Whatever," he said and he put his chin on his hand. "Aren't we there yet?"
Ichigo sighed. "Would you rather drive? Or should I let no-license back their drive?" Ichigo said his smile turning into a small smirk. Toshiro had recently got his license taken away for the next couple of months, after repeatedly passing the speed limit and causing an "almost-crash" in the main part of town. And well our heroine who was reluctantly in the back seat didn't even have a license yet.
Toshiro gave Ichigo a guilty grin. "So… uh… ya, you drive." He said.
Rukia rolled her eyes. "Can't you find anything better to tease me with, just because I failed the stupid driving test—"
"—Ten times—"
Rukia glared. "Doesn't mean anything." She said finishing her sentence that was cut off by Ichigo. "I am perfectly capable of driving a car, it's just that I couldn't see the freak'n cones!" she shouted.
"That's cause you're too short." Ichigo said with a laugh fallowing closely after.
Rukia crossed her arms in anger. "Whatever, so I'm not a six-foot monster like you guys, doesn't mean that I won't grow!" She said. Funny, the two boys were only about 5ft 8", or in Toshiro's case, 5ft 5" since he grew more than a few inches in the past summer.
Ichigo stopped at a red light and he two boys looked at the Kuchiki girl and grinned there childish grin that made her forget about all her troubles.
XXX
Ichigo made a smooth park into the parking lot in front of Rangiku's house. Rukia and Toshiro being the first to get out and close the doors and Ichigo locked it with his keys and made his way over to the front door.
Ichigo was first, his long legs his advantage to catch up with his two friends. He knocked on the door while Rukia looked at Toshiro remembering the last time there was a party at Rangiku's. Music could already be heard from outside, along with shouts and voices.
Toshiro was already looking at her a sheepish smile on his face since he seemed to be thinking the same. "I guess I should have brought Chrysies." He said softly with a shrug as he referred to his monster-bunny.
Rukia gave a nervous-ish laugh. "Ha, ya, so she can pass out again?" she said in the same volume as Toshiro. "She already beat out Rangiku and was named the Queen of Quench." Rukia said. Her eyes went to the door. "I should have figured Rangiku would be the one having a party the same day as Momo's funeral, after all, she did despise her."
Toshiro's emerald eyes also went to the door that wouldn't open. "Yup." He said.
"Get the freak'n door you little asses!" Rangiku's voice was heard over the music. "Ah! Hey wait! No!" A loud crash was heard along with the sound of glass breaking. "Awwfuck…" Fallowed by a hiccup.
The door opened and the strawberry blonde smiled with a cup of beer—Err… spiked punch,—In her hands at the sight of her friends. The eighteen year old smiled. "Rukia oh my—" hiccup. "—you made it!" hiccup. "Come on in!" And with a second glance she was gone.
Ichigo turned too Rukia and Toshiro. "Seriously?" he asked in disbelief.
Rukia and Toshiro nodded simultaneously.
And all three friends made their way into the music filled, screaming party. Closing the door, hopefully the cops won't come. Rukia found herself in between Ichigo who was in front of her, and Toshiro who was in back of her, so she couldn't make a dash for the door. "I think it's louder than the last time!" Rukia said mostly to Toshiro who said something along the lines of a yeah and a yes.
"What?" Ichigo asked.
"Noth'n," Rukia said patting his back in re-assurance.
"Hey Orihime, don't leave, I'll go get you a drink."
The trio's attention went to the voice that called Orihime's name. They gasped at the brunette who was dancing with at least four guys that surrounded her. Rukia eyes widen and she couldn't believe the girl who made her first high school year hell due to drama and jealously was dancing with guys after her best friend's death. "Is that-?"
"She sure moved on easy."
Orihime's saw the trio, and she stopped dancing instantly. "Kurosaki-kun?" she muttered under her breath but even Rukia caught that. She perked up and made her way, pushing through crowds of people. Once she got at least a foot away from Ichigo she blushed hard red. "H-hi Kurosaki-kun." She stuttered.
Toshiro's emerald eyes went to Ichigo and then to Rukia. This is a crappy moment.
"Inoue hi, uh…" Ichigo glimpsed Rukia for help, but she had her eyebrows furrowed and looked away as he looked at her. "What's up?" Ichigo asked his eyes going back to Orihime.
Of course…Rukia thought. "I'm going to get a drink." Rukia said quietly to Ichigo.
"R-Rukia!" Ichigo was about to go after her, but Orihime was already in front of him and he could just run her over no matter how much he wanted to. His eyes went to Toshiro and Toshiro knew what to do.
"Alright." He said with a nod. "I'll take care midget."
"Kurosaki-kun, I was wondering if…" she smiled and looked down at her feet. "Well I wanted to thank you for saving me on prom night." She said.
I saved you? Ichigo thought not even remembering half of what happened except for well… anything that had to do with Rukia. "Uh… ya… right, no problem." He tried to spot Rukia. Nope. "I have to go." He said grabbing her shoulders and practically picking her up and moving her to the side. And he dashed off, breaking through crowds.
"K-Kurosaki-kun!" Orihime said but he didn't even give her a second glance.
Rukia was at the punch stand, already on her second cup and swallowing down the alcohol whole. It was cold in her mouth and tasted like sprite with a fruity sensation almost, but when it went down her throat it was warm, something different.
It felt good. When the warm drink went down her throat she felt better. She felt like it was her world, and she could do anything she wanted too. It was almost like Momo's sacrifice wasn't her fault; it was like she never killed Aizen. And the more she drank the more, she liked the feeling that she the blame wasn't always on her.
And somewhere deep, deep inside the Kuchiki girl she wanted to feel noticed. She didn't want Toshiro and Ichigo to be with another. They were her friends. She was jealous, yes. But she also knew that she wasn't their owner, she was their friend. Their best friend.
"Rukia."
Rukia turned around and had her cup to her mouth, putting down the finished cup on the table. "Yeah." She said to Toshiro as her grabbed another cup.
"Rukia stop it." Toshiro said. "Stop drowning yourself in that, stuff." Toshiro said in disgust. "I don't know why your upset, but tell me and I will help you, Ichigo and I will always help you." He said. "Don't be afraid to ask."
Rukia put the cup down. That's what she wanted to hear. She want to hear that she was not alone. That they would always be with her. She gave Toshiro a grateful look. "I know." She said. "But I feel… empty." She said.
Toshiro wanted to take away her pain. He want her hug her and tell her everything would be ok. But he couldn't. "I don't want you to feel empty…. But I don't know how I can help you either." He said truthfully.
Rukia step forward. "Sometimes... I-I feel..." another step. "L-like I-I can't breathe." She said putting her head on his shoulder. "The pain his killing me," she said, "I feel like I'm drowning."
Toshiro was shocked at the Kuchiki's movements. She could already be in his gasps, just one quick movement and she would be in his arms. He wanted her in his arms. And he put her in his arms. He grabbed the Kuchiki girl into a hug and he felt his shoulder get wet. "If you drowned," he said. "I would save you every time."
Rukia picked up her head to look at Toshiro's emerald eyes. "Thank you." He said quietly.
Toshiro felt his heart sink to his stomach and he let go of Rukia. "If you want, we could go outside." He said trying to change the sad atmosphere. "The sun should already be gone." He tried a smile.
Rukia whipped away her tears and smiled. "It was getting to loud anyways."
"Rukia!"
Rukia turned around and Toshiro's attention went to the orange haired idiot shoving his way through crowds of people. "Hey Rukia!" He said catching sight of her and walking up to her. "I thought I would never find you, what happened?" He asked.
Rukia smiled at him. "I was thirsty." She said. "And then it was getting a bit loud so me and Toshiro where just about to go outside." She said. "What did Orihime want?"
"Noth'n really." He said. "All she did was thank me and well I didn't really give her a chance for anything else." He said with a sheepish shrug.
Toshiro sighed. "Hey are we gonna go outside or not?" he asked shoving his hands in his pockets.
"Oh ya, you to go ahead, I want to grab a few cookies." Rukia said walking over to the food stand and grabbing a plate and she started putting chips and cookies and anything else that looked yummy.
"Kay," the two guys said and disappeared into the crowds of dancing teens.
Rukia felt her hand stop as she tried to pick up a sweet. I'm such a wimp. she thought. Never again will I cry like that in front of Toshiro. Never. Rukia promised feeling her heart race. I will never feel jealous for such a petty thing. And I will never...Rukia started to run out of things she would never do and a alcohol was already getting to her head.
She picked up the last sweet and started for the back door.
"Rukia..."
Boy people said her name a lot.
Rukia turned around sighing. "Yes?" She asked the soft feminine voice. When Rukia finally realized who it was, her violet eyes widened and her voice was gone.
"I'm sorry..." Orihime said her head low. "For all the trouble I caused you last year," he eyes finally met Rukia's. "I must have been a real bother." she said. "Every day I would tell myself you weren't mean, but when I would see you with Ichigo, I felt my jealousy take over." she said tears watery.
Rukia nodded slowly.
"I-I would cry every night and... and..." tear broke her will to not cry. "Oh god when I saw you and that beast over." she ran for Rukia and hugged her. "I felt the pain you had gone through."
Rukia thought she would never here those words from Orihime. "Orihime." she said with a smile. "Thank you." she said.
Orihime let go of Rukia and smiled back. "I got glitter all over you." she muttered, causing Rukia to look down at herself and laugh. "Anyways I have to go." she said and left.
Rukia felt like it was the best day ever.
But everything ends sooner or later.
Rukia walked to the outside door, and popped her head out to fined Toshiro and Ichigo sitting down looking up. "Hey guys." she said letting her body out.
Two heads went to her. "Hey Rukia." Ichigo started. "You should see this, it's amazing!" Ichigo said waving for the Kuchiki girl to come closer.
Rukia did so and it was Toshiro's turn to speak. "Look up." he said.
And Rukia saw the most beautiful thing she thought she would never see in her life. An Aurora. With her mouth wide, and feeling in disbelief, Rukia let a smile curve over. "Amazing!" she said in awe. "but how?"
"It's probably from the other side." Ichigo said. "But since an aurora is made of light, it shows here, especially since it's night." he said.
"So you mean we share the same sun and moon?" Rukia asked.
"And stars." Toshiro added knowing Rukia's eyes went to him. "Except in the other side, we have opposite days, like you know, and we sometimes have to days and one nights." he said.
Rukia gave him a questioning look and he chuckled. "It's like this, Instead of having day and night, we can have day all day, and the next day we would have all night, and everything would go back to normal after that." he said.
Rukia was still confused, but she just blew it off. "Well" she said with a yawn. "I feel like going home." she said with a smile to the boys. "After all, summer doesn't last forever." she said.
The two loyal friends nodded and got up. "I'll start the car." Ichigo said walking out of the porch and inside the house.
Toshiro walked closer to Rukia. "Well this party went better than last time." Toshiro said with a smile that made Rukia shiver in her spot.
Rukia wasn't a dumb person, so she took two steps back, getting away from the pool. "Don't you dare push me in Hitsugaya." she warned with a smile.
"Ohhh... you used my last name, I'm so scared." he said pretending to be scared. "Come on Rukia don't you want to get a little wet?" he asked jokingly with a seductive tone.
"I swear Toshiro, if you get an ounce of water on me I will convince Ichigo to let you walk home." Rukia warned backing against the wall until she could go anywhere.
Toshiro smirked, grabbing the Kuchiki girls waist and practically carrying her to the edge of the pool, her screams not effecting him one bit. "One." he swayed her. "Two."
"Don't you dare!" Rukia screamed.
"Three."
Rukia closed her eyes waiting for the water to touch her skin. But nothing happened. She reopened her eyes to find a laughing white haired boy cracking up almost in tears. "DAMN YOU SNOWFLAKE!" She shouted pushing him into the pool.
Splash.
Rukia smirked at Toshiro her hands on her hips as she stood in front of Ichigo's car. She snickered in triumph at the wet Hitsugaya trying to explain to Ichigo how he fell in the pool. And he was doing poorly too.
"How the hell do you expect to sit in my car when your soaking wet!" Ichigo shouted at him, numerous of time already. "Did you even get a freak'n towel!" He asked.
Toshiro rolled his eyes throwing his head back. "Ask the freak'n girl who pushed me in!" he said sending a death glare to Rukia.
She just smiled harder.
Ichigo sighed shaking his head in disbelief. "Well, you're walking home." He said giving up and getting in the car.
Toshiro wasn't really pissed cause he could get home in a matter of two seconds, he was really pissed cause the girl who couldn't take a joke was winning the second battle of the day.
Rukia passed by him tilting her head in the most cutest of ways. "No convincing needed." She said with a smile as she hopped her little ass in the car.
Toshiro wished he could send daggers with his mind.
Rukia waved at him through the window pissing him off even more. Toshiro stuck his tongue out and flashed home, cursing something about being a wet dog.
The ride back for our heroine was quick, she was already getting sleepy from he cups of alcohol she drank, and she felt her brain go numb. Ichigo though would just laugh at the nonsense she was making.
"I can't believe you actually drank that many cups of spiked punch." he said. "Your body can't handle that much Rukes." he said smiling behind the wheel.
Rukia just hiccupped saying something about feeling sick.
Ichigo sighed. "And did you really have to push Toshiro into the pool?" He asked. "He probably cursing you name right now." Ichigo's accuracy wasn't always right but this time, he nailed it on the spot.
Rukia laughed slowly feeling her will taking over again. "Toshiro deserved what he-" Hiccup. "Got." she said drowsy.
Ichigo let a smile slip. "It's amazing what you do, Rukia." He said. "You actually have the guts to tell a guy off, let alone push him in a pool, and at that, the guy is your friend." He said. "Honestly, there is no stopping you." he said.
Rukia smiled back, her violet eyes lighting up. "See, you should learn from his mistakes Ichigo." Rukia said with a happy tone in her voice, but that might have been the slur from the dizziness.
Ichigo grinned. Only Rukia could make him feel so happy. Only Rukia could make him so mad for falling, slipping, anything that got her hurt. Only Rukia would make him so over protective. And he didn't regret a thing. Ichigo liked Rukia, for a fact. But he knew Rukia deserved better. Every day, Ichigo would convince himself that, Rukia needed someone who didn't have two lives, someone who wasn't half dead, someone human. Ichigo could only be a brother too Rukia, and that's all he would allow himself to be.
But he loved her, and that's what stopped him from believing it.
"Rukia," he said softly, only a mile or two away from her house. "I need to tell you something." he said his eyes tracing for hers. The thing was her violet eyes had already caught him in her trap.
"Yeah?" She asked as he pulled into a red light.
"Rukia, I love you."
Hehe... Chapter one up and there's already a cliff hanger! Yay!
There it is guys, sorry for the wait, I really appreciate it! Hope you liked it! So who do you think is going to be Rukia's real boyfriend? Toshiro or Ichigo? Please put your opinion in your review! Thanks for reading Dark Nights! ^^
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