This is dedicated to MultipleCyrosis because of the amazing story 'Holding Her Hair' which inspired me to do this originally. It's a great story and I recommend it to any IchigoxRukia fan.

Whew! I wrote almost non-stop all day to get this thing done. I hope you like it because it gave me quite a headache halfway through. I'm so tired I can't even think of anything to say… Just read and enjoy, then review and vote.

5) Tries his best to win the big plushie at the carnival even if the game is rigged

The stars glittered brightly and the moon shone with all its strength but Ichigo couldn't see any of it. He was stuck trailing after Rukia as she ran to various rides and booths. All the lights washed out the stars making them seem insignificant.

"Oh, Ichigo! Look at that!" She petite shinigami squealed out every few minutes. She was having the time of her life, or non-life, but Ichigo couldn't really care less. He thought back to earlier...

"Ichigo?" The boy grunted a response. "What's a carnival?"

"Where'd you hear about that?" Ichigo asked. He was working on his homework while Rukia sprawled out on his bed drawing more of her chappy pictures.

"Orihime asked me to come to one tonight and I told her we would," She replied.

"It's like…like a big party. There are rides and game tents. Wait, you told her we were coming? As in both of us?"

"That's what we generally means, isn't it? Besides, I want to go." There was a tone of finality in her voice but that didn't stop Ichigo from trying.

"There's no way I'm taking you to that disgusting place. It's smelly and there's sticky food everywhere and people who try to take your money."

"Surly a soul reaper can handle that." She had a smirk on her face as she said, "Besides, I've already told Yuzu and Karin we would take them as well. They seemed very excited." Ichigo muttered a few select words to himself as he tried to finish his homework. Rukia smiled, knowing she would get her way once again, and went back to her masterpiece.

Ichigo pocketed some money as he asked, "Ready to go?" Rukia nodded, shrugging on a jacket then helping Yuzu with hers.

They were just about to walk out the door as Isshin came running up shouting, "Don't forget daddy! He can't just let his little babies go out at night all alone!" After a quick kick to the head Isshin quieted down and followed them out the door.

They got there just as the sun was setting and Ichigo couldn't help but notice how pretty the colors were against Rukia's pale skin.

"What?" Rukia gave him a curious look and he quickly turned his head.

"Nothing," He answered and they continued on to the fairgrounds.

"Oh Karin! Ride the merry-go-round with me!" Yuzu squealed with excitement.

"No way! I'm going on the Rocket!"

"But Karin, you're too short to ride that roller coaster!" The tom-boy looked at her sister and sighed.

"Fine, let's go ride the merry-go-round." And with one last look filled with longing at the Rocket Karin hung her head and followed Yuzu.

"Wait for me, girls! Daddy wants to ride the horsies too!" Ichigo shook his head as he watched his father bump into multiple people chasing after the girls.

"So, what do you want to do first?" Rukia asked.

"Get this night over with," He grumbled. The raven-haired girl kicked him in the shins and began walking toward the ferris-wheel. Ichigo kept his eyes toward the ground as he walked after Rukia, only looking up to make sure she hadn't gotten lost.

Rukia stopped short, causing him to run into her. "Oi! What'd you stop for?" He followed her line of vision and couldn't figure out what had her so entranced. "Rukia?"

"Ichigo! It's Chappy!" Rukia practically flew toward the booth, easily dodging everyone in her path. She was so short he almost lost her but then he heard the booth man yelling at her.

"Young lady! What in heaven's name do you think you're doing? That's not for any young person to come up and play with!"

"Rukia, what's going on?" Ichigo walked over and saw Rukia holding a stuffed rabbit. Well, she was holding a stuffed rabbit. The booth man snatched it out of her hands.

"Ichigo! I want the Chappy!"

"Shut it, midget! Don't you know how much trouble you could've gotten into?" Then he noticed the sad expression on her face.

"I'm sorry… I didn't…" She didn't finish the sentence but turned to the booth man and bowed. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have touched it without your permission." The man's frown softened.

"Aww… It's all right, little lady. Say, why don't you see if your boyfriend here can knock down these cans and win it for you?" Rukia's face lit up.

"Please Ichigo?"

"No, I'm not spending money just to find out the cans are weighted down." The booth man's eye brows raised and Rukia was shocked.

"Why would you weight down the cans? If they were weighted nobody could knock them down." Rukia looked at the booth man for an answer.

"Now see here, mister, I am an honest man. I wouldn't cheat such a sweet, little girl out of her bunny." Ichigo saw Rukia's nose twitch. He knew she didn't like the man either but she really wanted her Chappy.

"Please, Ichigo? I'll never ask for anything again." She begged. He sighed, one look at her pleading eyes and he knew he had no choice.

"Fine, I'll get you the stupid rabbit." Rukia did her victory dance in her head but couldn't suppress the big grin that broke out on her face. Ichigo took the three balls and threw the first one at the cans. He hit it dead center but they didn't fall. Ichigo gave the booth man a look and he squirmed under Ichigo's gaze. He threw the next with all his might. The cans swayed but still didn't go down. Ichigo looked at Rukia. She was already looking down in disappointment. He took a deep breath and silently promised Rukia he would get her the rabbit no matter how dumb it seemed to him. He threw the last ball and hit the top can clear off. A smug smile crossed his face but it was quickly hidden as the scowl took back over.

"The rabbit, please." Ichigo said to the booth man. "Umm… I'm sorry, sir… b-but umm… you have to hit all the cans over… you only got the top one…" The booth man barely got out. He flinched as Ichigo straightened up. "Three mores balls, then" The booth man managed a small smile as he handed him the balls. The cans had been restacked and this time Ichigo actually had a plan. It was a small pyramid, only three cans. Ichigo figured since it was so easy to hit the first one off he could just aim each ball at a can and he would easily demolish the mound. He was wrong and a couple minutes later he was paying for more balls. He had attracted quite a crowd and everyone was shouting out suggestions.

"Aim higher!" "Aim lower!" "Hit the center!" "Hit the man!" were only a couple. Ichigo looked at Rukia. She was gazing at the plushie but when she noticed his stare she smiled, encouragingly. He had used up most of his money so he focused hard on the last three tries he had but the damn things just wouldn't be shaken.

One last try. Ichigo tossed the ball up and down a couple times trying to find the best way to go about it when he had an idea. His eyes widened as he noticed the stand under the cans. He wound up and let loose on the stand. It went over easily taking the cans with it. He looked over at the booth man, with one eyebrow raised.

"You said to take cans down. They're down and I'd like the rabbit now." The way Ichigo was looking at him the booth man didn't dare refuse. He handed Ichigo the plushie and the crowd was cheering for him as he pulled Rukia along with him through it.

Once they were away from the mass he gave her the bunny.

"You've got your stupid rabbit. Now can we go home?" Rukia squealed and hugged her prize. She looked up at Ichigo, making him slightly uncomfortable.

"Thank you." Her eyes shined and she gave him a big hug.

"Hey, your're welcome. Just don't get all mushy on me." Ichigo pushed her off and quickly turned around so she wouldn't see the smile on his face. "All right, let's go already."

Ok, not much more to say but I hope you liked it and obviously don't vote for this one again. This time only one or two votes a review just because most already have a good start. Oh! Please point out anything I did wrong or that you didn't like and of course, I want to hear what you did like too.