Okay people...i didn't get the chance to really run thru this as much as I would have liked...the writing probably isnt really my best...and those whove pointed it out thank you!...anyhow i'll be revising this later, I've been really busy as of late...our county fair is up so me and all my FFA buddies have been busy with our animals and school has been a pain in the ass...so, yea...oh and i'm really happy right now...my school has anime club its so fun with all friends after school...and to be honest..I had no idea that many kids liked anime in my school...it was kinda weird...oh well enjoy the story...it will be revised and spelling will be corrected...and OOC...yea it might be hanging around with you...hopefully not

Rukia exited the Urahara Shoten with a very angry and well, pissed-off look on her face. They had finally done it. The Kuchiki had done the one thing that Rukia had dreaded since becoming a noble. She had hoped that being a Shinigami would have stopped anything like this from crossing their minds. Apparently, she was wrong because she was now aware that said situation was now currently unfolding. And that is...

Son of a- What the hell were they thinking?! They didn't even ask me about it. An arranged marriage! Some random guy shows up asking to marry me and they say yes! Don't I have say in this! Dammit! And even Nii-sama went along with it! This isn't good...

It was true. Rukia was going to be married to a man she didn't know and hadn't met. Byakuya had summoned Rukia from Karakura just the day before. He had told her that a man by the name of Takahashi Kiba had arrived at the Kuchiki mansion earlier that day. He had one request, to marry Rukia.

To be honest, Rukia was scared, angry, sad, and above all else just plain out pissed. But wait, sad? Why in hell should she be sad? It's not like she was being sentenced to another execution. But still, why would she sad? She thought about this as she walked the streets to the place she had begun to call home. And there it was his house.

Where she had first met him. She loved this town. It and Ichigo had changed her, for the better, of course. Rukia had tried not to get close to anyone, but Ichigo had melted her heart of ice. He made her happy. When he wasn't being idiot. Sure, her place was in Soul Society. But to Rukia home was here in Karakura with Ichigo.

That's when it hit her. Deep in her mind and heart, Rukia would miss him. If she were to get married, she wouldn't be able to see him often. If at all and it made her upset. Not only that but she would no longer be able to be a Shinigami. According to her brother, they would want her removed from squad 13 in order to focus on family matters...

What, do they think I'm some baby-making machine or something!?

She couldn't take it anymore. She needed to talk to someone. Lucky for her, Ichigo would listen. Okay be forced to listen, as long as she got it out...

She climbed up to his window. It was open. Was he expecting her to come back? She smiled at the thought. She climbed in and landed on Ichigo's bed, trying not to wake him. She sat on his floor and watched him sleep. He looked so calm and his normal scowl seemed nonexistent.

Rukia sat there for awhile. Just watching him. She thought that she might not be able to do this again. She had done it before. When she used to sleep in his closet, there were times she couldn't sleep. She'd open the closet door ever so slightly and just, watch. She'd watch his chest rise and fall in a rhythmic pattern. He'd sometimes mumble things she could make out. She'd just silently laugh to herself. It was something just liked, no loved to do. And she'd miss it.

"Rukia.."

Rukia was jogged from her memories by the sound of his voice and her name. He had said her name in his sleep. She smiled again.

"Rukia, why haven't you come back?" Ichigo said sleepily. He didn't seem to notice Rukia was right in front of him sitting on the floor. I'm right here idiot. Rukia thought to herself. Ichigo soon fell back asleep.

He was worried. He left the window unlocked expecting me to come back. Now, he's saying my name and asking where I am in his sleep. Why would he worry that much. I can take care if myself! Then again, he always worries. Even after my powers returned he still worried. I guess he always will. All he wants is for me to be safe...Hmph. I wonder how he'll react when I tell him about the marriage thing...

And again something hit her. She had an idea about how to get out of the marriage. Byakuya had told her that the man would come to Karakura soon to meet Rukia. He had told her that he wanted to win Rukia over. He wanted to make her fall in love with him. That would take time. Meaning he'd be around for awhile. Her idea you ask? Well. How can he love a woman who already has a man?

In other words, she'd pretend to already have a boyfriend. Then, maybe he'll give up on his love crusade and leave Rukia in peace. Now, to find a "boyfriend". Bingo. Right in front of her. Ichigo.

It wont be that bad. I'm already close to Ichigo and rumors of us are always flying around so it won't be that big of a deal, right?

She had admitted to herself that Ichigo was very handsome. And deep in her heart there were feelings that she was trying to hold back. Love. She had yet to admit that she was in love with him. But, subconsciously, she had.

He had done so much to save her and protect her. The feelings she thought of as friendship developed into more over the time she knew him. In the first two months she knew him, she had,in way, admitted her feelings to herself. But, once the war started she buried them deep in heart. She didn't want to be hurt too badly if she lost him.

But it was over now. Aizen was gone. And maybe...maybe..she'd get another chance. But for now she had to make sure he agreed to the plan.

"Hey, Ichigo! Wake up." He didn't answer. She tried again and again and he still didn't wake up. Time to move to plan B. Which involves either a pillow or a foot to Ichigo's head. The foot should be more effective.

Ichigo was trying to sleep. And failing, horribly. Rukia had left yesterday without a word. Saying her brother wanted to talk to with her. He tried not to worry, much. But he couldn't help it. He wanted her here. He wanted her home. He had stood up half the night waiting and thinking of her. He was currently trying to sleep and it wasn't working. He thought he heard someone saying his name. He ignored it. And ignored it. And still ignored it. Dammit he couldn't take it anymore!

"Dad, shut the hell up! I'm trying to sleep!" He yelled, expecting to see his father. Instead he saw the short, black-haired, midget sized source of all his worry and sleep deprivation.

"Rukia?" He stared at her in surprise. The angry scowling look he had slipped away as he gave a small smile when he saw her. "When did you get here?" he asked his voice calm, with an obvious hint of happiness to it. He's glad I'm back. I wasn't gone that long. She laughed a little.

"What's so funny? And answer the question!"

"Nothing and just a little while ago." Liar. You sat and watched him for a half an hour!

"Oh. So, what did your brother want?" Rukia's face became serious.

"Well, he just wanted to talk. You know family stuff and all that. I got to visit Renji and just hung around. I'm getting married to a guy I don't know." Ichigo sat and listened to it all. He nearly chocked after hearing the last bit.

"MARRIED!" he yelled. Whispering the last bit so not to wake the house's other inhabitants. Rukia explained the entire situation to Ichigo and told him she had a plan to get out of it.

"So, what's the plan?"

"Well...I pretend I have a boyfriend while he's here. Eventually, he'll lose any hope of getting me and go home."

"Okay, we'll have to find someone who is willing to be your boyfriend." That earned him a wack to the head.

"Ow! That hurt!"

"You deserved it! And anyway I already have someone in mind."

"Who?"

"You." Ichigo's eyes widened in shock.

"What!? Why me!? No chance in hell!"

"Why not?! Please Ichigo! I don't have anyone else, please." She pouted at him and gave a sad puppy-eyed look. He wasn't going to give in...damn it worked.

"Fine, I'll do it."

"Really?! Thank you so much Ichigo!" She gave him a quick hug and kissed his cheek lightly. She got off his bed and left to the twin's room. Ichigo stared at his door in surprise. His hand was resting on the spot Rukia just kissed. He was red. Either he was really embarrassed or just plain sick. He'll have an even worse time getting to bed now...