Sighing heavily Rukia opened the wooden door to Ichigo's quaint home. "Ichigo!"

"Ichigo!" Her screams echoed though the house. "What!" A muffed voice replied. "Stupid strawberry." She scoffed finding Ichigo spread across the couch. "Why did you leave me at school? Forgot I was back?" Rukia fumed eyeing up Ichigo's mastered scowl. "How can I forget a midget like you? Screaming in my ear every few seconds."

"Why don't you shut up carrot top!"

"Make me midget!"

Picking up a manga from the table she swatted him in the face with it. "Owww!" he yelped whacking the book away. "Well! Then next time do you mind waiting for me."

"Yes, yes, I do!" Picking the manga up again she held it over his head threateningly. "Fine!" Rukia dropped the book and sat down next to him. "Where are Yuzu and Karin?"

"Grocery store."

"Oh…. Issin?"

"The clinic. Since when do you care?" Ignoring Ichigo she stood up and placed her backpack down at the table. "Let's go for a walk in the park! The fresh air will do you good, carrot top!" Pulling him from the couch Rukia led him out the door.

"What are those?" Rukia asked curiously pointing at two plastic rectangles in Yuzu's hands.

"Oh, these are movies."

"Movies?"

"You didn't have movies where you use to live?"

"No…"

"Movies are long T.V shows with a plot." Ichigo butted in plopping down on the couch. "We use to have a movie night every Thursday."

"Oh, well what movies did you pick?"

"One scary movie for Karin, Ichigo, and you. Then a romance movie for dad and I."

"Why do I have to watch the scary movie?" Rukia asked leaning over to see the titles.

"Well,"

"They suck, that's why!" Ichigo said pointing at the box on the right. "They really suck." Swatting Ichigo in the head Rukia scolded him.

Ichigo sitting on the right side on the couch Karin sat on the left only leaving the center for Rukia. That meaning she would have to be the designated popcorn holder. As the movie started Rukia got comfortable and sat the bowl of popcorn on her lap. The lights were turned off and Yuzu and Issin went to the other room to watch their movie. The movie played on, and as the first monster popped up, so did Rukia. The popcorn flew in all directions sprinkling popcorn like snowflakes. Ichigo had found Rukia in a ball like a leech clinging to Ichigo. Suddenly Ichigo's face became tinted with a dark shade of pink. Blushing softly Rukia noticed how close she was to Ichigo.

"Ummmm…" her voice faltered as another monster popped out so suddenly. Her tiny fingers clutched Ichigo's shirt tighter leaving small red marks on his chest..

All night.

'Boo'

"Ahh!"

"Oww!"

'Boo'

"Ahh!"

"Oww!"

Once the movie was over Rukia was crawled up with her head in Ichigo's lap breathing softly. He picked her up and carried her to his room. Laying her head down softly on his pillow he rubbed his chest. He wasn't sure if Rukia could hold his shirt any tighter without ripping his skin off. Changing into shorts and a white wife beater shirt he got ready for bed. Ichigo slowly moved Rukia to the side and laid down next to her. Turning over to face her he smiled. Brushing a few lose strands of hair from her face he leaned forward and kissed her nose. Placing his hand on her cheek Ichigo grinned watching the peaceful look plastered on her face.

"Goodnight Rukia." Ichigo whispered. To his surprise a faint voice replied. "I…. Ichigo…. Lo…." Her voice faltered as she fell back asleep in his arms.