Author's note: Hey guys! I'm back! I know I probably said I would stop writing stories, but I decided to change my mind and give myself a project for my Senior year in high school! So I thought of this story, I hope all of you like it! Please enjoy it!
If any of you guys are familiar with me, you'll know I just finished Infertile Love and my last HitsuRuki story just very recently. I am still working on The Illusion of Benefits, so please watch out for that!
Singer Troubles:
Chapter 1:
The small stream of sweat trickling down her face was becoming a bother.
Hearing the screams of adoring fans made her smile wide, even though her heart was feeling like complete shit. But she couldn't cry because she knew fans would take pictures, notice online, and then cause a dramatic scene about it. Sparkles, glitter, balloons, and flowers rained down upon her and the three girls standing beside her in their ending poses for their song.
It was the last promotion stage they would have for the particular song, and the leader was more than happy to get on with it and move on to their new upcoming projects.
The girls then dropped the poses, but kept the smiles. All the girls raised the microphones to their mouths.
"Did everybody have a good time?!" Rukia asked enthusiastically to the crowd of screaming fans. The fans screamed louder as their response. Rukia noticed Rangiku, Orihime, and Momo waving and blowing kisses to their fans. Rukia lowered her microphone and waved to her fans that eagerly waved back to her.
"We hope everybody enjoyed our performance tonight! We want to thank all the fans for coming out and supporting this song!" Rangiku shouted into the microphone and the girls onstage laughed.
"We hope all of our precious fans have a good night and enjoy the rest of their weekend. " It was Momo's turn, but Rukia couldn't stop looking to the side where she saw their stage assistant.
"Have a good night! Please look forward to our upcoming projects!" Orihime shouted enthusiastically, and then all the girls bid their goodbyes as they slightly bowed to their crowd and walked off stage. The screams died down, and Rangiku began talking about how good their performance was for the night. Rukia looked at the stage assistant as he eagerly kissed some random girl, which was most likely a crew member.
Rangiku called out for Rukia as the other crew members began taking off the sound equipment. Rukia ripped out the singular headphone taped to her ear so it wouldn't fall off her performance and rushed over to the stage assistant. Pushing her arm in between the stage assistant and the random girl, Rukia pulled on the stage assistant's shirt collar and made him face her.
"What the hell? How could you do that to me?!" Rukia screamed as she released the assistant's collar. He just scoffed in her face. Now everybody was looking at The J Angels' group leader and their stage assistant.
"What are you talking about Rukia?" He was panicking, "She came onto me!" Rukia wiped away the tear that accidentally had gotten out. Rukia promptly slapped him.
"I thought you loved me Ashido." Rukia said quietly as she tried to hold in the tears, but it was useless. "I thought you treasured what we had!" Rukia screamed, Rangiku came up and gripped onto her arm.
"Rukia, let's go. If the reporters see, you'll be in trouble." Rukia shook Rangiku's hand off of her.
Rukia glared at Ashido, "We're done you asshole." Ashido just stared at her in disbelief.
"Please, baby, don't go." Ashido grabbed her arm, but Rukia pulled away and walked away. Rukia let a crew member rush towards her and take off all of the sound devices off of her. Rukia heard Ashido storming away, and the girl following him quickly.
Rangiku, Orihime, and Momo looked at their leader with sympathy as Rukia wiped away the tears. Rukia walked up to them and Momo touched Rukia's arm lightly.
"We're sorry Rukia." Rukia just sadly smiled at her group mates.
"Come on, let's go home. We have classes tomorrow." The girls opened their mouths, but Rukia began walking towards the dressing room, so they just shut their mouths and quietly walked to their dressing room as well.
The girls walked out of the stadium through the back door and into their large transportation car where their manager had already been seated in. The girls climbed in and sat opposite from their manager as he was looking over some paperwork. He looked up at the girls and looked back down at his paperwork.
"Your last promotion stage for this song went well. Congratulations." No one said anything, the air was quiet for a bit.
"Thank you," Rukia said meekly as the manager looked up and saw Rukia's red and puffy eyes as she leaned her cheek on her fist as she stared out of the window. "Nii-Sama, I'm glad we could deliver a great performance." Byakuya set down his paperwork as he stared at all of the girls who looked away from his gaze.
"Are you alright Rukia?" Byakuya asked as Rukia looked towards him and gave him a small smile.
"I'm fine Brother, just tired." Rukia looked out of the window and saw a grocery store on the way up. "Driver, please stop at the upcoming grocery mart, I'd like to get something really quick." The driver acknowledged her and Byakuya remained silent.
"Has Ashido made you upset?" When Rukia didn't answer him and when the rest of the girls looked at Rukia with saddened gazes, he already knew the answer. "I see." The girls felt the car stop. Rukia got out of the car and promised to be back in a minute.
Rukia rushed into the grocery market, content that it was pretty much empty, swinging by the freezers, she picked up a pint of ice cream. Going up to the cashier, she looked down at her feet so she could attempt not being noticed. The cashier rung her up and looked at Rukia.
"Hey, aren't you Rukia Kuchiki?" The cashier asked as Rukia put down the money needed for the ice cream, grabbed it, and left. Rukia entered the car quickly and the driver began moving towards the girls' apartment near Karakura University.
Rukia knew that Byakuya wouldn't try to stop her from breaking the idol's diet that she and her group had been placed on. They reached the apartment complex, and the girls got out of the car as two body guards accompanied them and Byakuya to their large penthouse apartment on the top floor of the building.
Byakuya stood outside as the girls filed inside the house, all going in separate directions to their rooms to shower and get ready for classes the next day. Rukia stayed at the door. Byakuya looked at her as Rukia rubbed her tired eyes, not even caring that she ruined her make up.
"Tell Hisana I said goodnight, Brother." Byakuya nodded and placed a hand on her shoulder and squeezed it lightly.
"I will tell her. Don't stay up too late, and please try to get some sleep. I will see you girls in a few days." Rukia nodded as Byakuya and the body guards left to go back to the Kuchiki mansion, Rukia closed the door and headed to her room. Putting the ice cream on her bed, Rukia went into her large bathroom and looked at herself in the full length mirror.
Rukia gave herself a full body examination.
"Was I not good enough for you?" Rukia whispered as she touched the mirror. Rukia turned back around to face the sink and saw Ashido's toothbrush and razor he kept in her room when he had stayed over. Rukia's tears dropped on the clear white marble sink, she gripped the edges as she leaned over. Letting out a silent sob or two, she wiped up her eyes and started up her shower. Steam began filling the bathroom as Rukia stripped herself and promptly entered in the hot water.
Rukia stared mindlessly at her feet and finally unleashed the tears that had been held back. She had truly loved Ashido, and she had thought he felt the same. He promised her that they would be together forever, and that he would always love her. Their relationship had been running for at least three years, ever since the dating ban was lifted off her group by Byakuya.
How could he have tossed their relationship away so easily?
Rukia didn't understand, she had given him her everything. Rukia sniffled as she remembered the best moments of their past relationship together.
Had Rukia worked too hard and never paid attention to him? Did she never give him enough of her time? Was she not pretty enough? Was she even enough for him at all?
Rukia decided pondering about it would only hurt her more, but her heart felt heavy. Rukia shampooed, conditioned it with favorite strawberry scented shampoo, made sure she wiped off all of the makeup on her face, and washed her body with a fresh and light body wash.
Rukia climbed out of the shower and toweled herself off as she put on only a simple black bandeau, a pair of underwear, and some comfortable shorts she only wore at home. Rukia picked up the slightly cooled ice cream and headed out to the large living room.
Turning on her customized lavender colored laptop, she plopped on the couch after grabbing four spoons for the ice cream. Picking up a spoon, she dug into the ice cream and scrolled through the news.
She saw an article about her and Ashido and clicked on it. She heard Rangiku, Orihime, and Momo filing and plopping on the couch with her as they dug into the ice cream together.
BREAKING NEWS: HAVE IDOL RUKIA KUCHIKI AND ASSISTANT ASHIDO KANO BROKEN UP?
It was posted recently on Ashido's facebook page that he was feeling heartbroken and feeling at lost with his feelings when it comes to love.
Does this mean that idol Rukia Kuchiki and Ashido Kano broke up? Fans are buzzing on forums and on his facebook page looking for an explanation to his recent update.
Rukia Kuchiki and Ashido Kano have been together since Byakuya Kuchiki, lifted the dating ban off his of younger sister and the rest of her group mates in The J Angels.
They met due to Kano-san getting a job as The J Angels' stage assistant, and they were seen in public holding hands and being affectionate!
Has the fire burnt out? What really happened?! We will find out in due time I guess.
Rukia pulled her lips back in a semi growl as she almost threw her laptop on the ground.
"That idiot!" Rukia screamed as Rangiku, Orihime, and Momo stayed still and continued eating the pint of ice cream.
"Don't listen to anything those reporters say, and Ashido is probably trying to bait you and cause a scandal that you broke up with him." Momo suggested as Rukia ran fingers through her hair roughly.
"That no good, lying, cheating bozo thinks he's going to get away with that stupid Facebook status? Really?! To whatever deity is out there, please help me try not to cut him!" Rangiku patted Rukia on the back.
"There's nothing you can really do about it now. At least no reporter snapped photos of you hitting him, or of him cheating on you." Rukia buried her face into her hands and brought herself up immediately to put another spoonful of soothing ice cream into her mouth.
"I guess, but now I'll probably have to explain myself when I do the talk show in a couple of days." All of the girls sighed simultaneously before they heard the phone ring. Rukia dug around for her iPhone and scoffed as she saw the caller ID. She pressed the accept button and pressed the phone to her ear.
"What on Earth were you thinking when you posted up that stupid Facebook status? And why are you calling me? Do you really just not remember that we broke up?" Rukia yelled into the phone, she heard Ashido's silence.
"Rukia, baby, I can explain myself! The girl just threw herself on me and you caught me as she did! I didn't mean for it to happen! I love you!" The girls just rolled their eyes as they dug into the ice cream together, Rukia felt like stabbing someone.
"Oh really? Because you seemed really into it." Rukia remembered how she watched Ashido throughout her whole performance as he hoisted the girl up, had her wrap her legs around his waist as they passionately kissed.
"Noooo, don't think that! I love only you! Please don't leave me, I need you." Ashido wailed.
"Ashido, I gave everything and you cheated on me. I'm not staying around for this." Rukia heard Ashido's wailing stop and it turned into a laugh.
"You know what, fine, leave me! I have other girls on the side that I've been dating, I don't need you!" Rukia felt her heart get heavier and she hung up. Rangiku, Orihime, and Momo winced at Ashido's confession, Rukia sighed as she got up.
"I'm going to bed. Night ladies, don't stay up too late, we've got classes tomorrow." Rukia closed her laptop and gathered up her things and went straight into her room. The group mates just stared at their leader as she walked into her room and closed the door quietly.
"Poor Rukia." Orihime muttered as all of the girls got up quietly, bid their good nights, and went straight to bed.
A few days later, and with barely any sleep, The J Angels managed to finish up their classes for the week and were now preparing to perform their recent single on the talk show they had been invited on.
Rukia adjusted Rangiku's dress and made sure everybody's headphones were secure and snug, even though it was taped to their ear. Rukia, Rangiku, Orihime, and Momo lined up and were waiting for the signal so they could go onto the stage.
The signal had been given, and Rukia, Orihime, Rangiku, and Momo filed out and got into their positions, ready to sing.
The performed the song easily, having performed it over numerous times now for different concerts, stages, and award shows, it wasn't hard. Rukia made sure that nobody made a mistake, and Rukia had even caught Momo as she almost slipped on stage due to the girls' extremely high heels.
Once they were done, the girls had gone backstage and dressed into more casual clothing. Rukia had been slipped into a plum colored dress with sleeves that ended at her elbows, a boat neckline, form fitting, and ended at her knees. She was given a ring or two to put onto her fingers, and some black pumps. Rukia heard herself being introduced and she went out there by herself. The interview had only called for Rukia since she was the lead, while the rest of the girls were being whisked away to have lunch.
Rukia introduced herself to the crowd of eager fans, and smiled as she heard the screams. She sat down on the comfy white chair with plump pillows and faced her interviewer.
"So, Rukia, has life been stress free ever since you stopped promotions for I Love You?" Rukia just gave her a warm smile as she crossed a leg over the other.
"I wish I could, but I would be lying. The rest of J Angels and I have been studying hard at college now that we've finished promotions. But our work doesn't stop there; we have a lot of other things coming up for us right now as well as a group, so I hope our fans can look forward to that." The interviewer just laughed.
"So Rukia, what is your major in college since it's known that you attend Karakura University?"
"I am studying a Business major; I'm interested in business because my brother had me interested in it ever since I was young, and even debuted." Rukia was glad that the interview was going so well, even if she was uncomfortable wearing her dress and her shoes made her feet ache since she just wanted to release them from the high heels.
"Do you think you could give your fans a sneak peak or an insight of futures projects that is in store for The J Angels?" Rukia blinked twice, she knew she couldn't reveal that they were already working on a new album and the fact that they were would be released in three months.
"Well, the girls and I are taking up to be representatives of some brands, and filming commercials, and we might even take up some acting in future shows. So we would want our fans to look out for that!" Rukia found it hard to be enthusiastic when all she wanted to do was take a nap and just try to rid herself of the hurtful memory of Ashido.
"Oh that sounds exciting! I loved Orihime in her recent show as the main lead! I thought she acted very well, and her kiss with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez! It was so romantic and perfect for the show finale!" The interview commented, Rukia nodded as her response to the commentary.
"Yes, our manager was really pleased with how well the ratings were. Grimmjow is our close friend, so it was awkward for both of them having to kiss when Orihime is dating a boy from Karakura University, and he is close friends with Grimmjow."
"I heard you, Rangiku, and Momo are going to be featuring in separate shows?" Rukia felt weird as the interviewer brought it up, it was true, and Rukia was going to be in her own drama with Momo's boyfriend, Toshiro Hitsugaya. It was going to be a romance show as well with Rukia and Toshiro as the main couple.
"Yes, we are. We are all planned to be the main female leads for our different shows. I'm going to costar with Toshiro Hitsugaya in an upcoming romance show. Rangiku is going to be in an upcoming romance show as well, and Momo is taking part in a romantic and comedy show. So we are hoping that fans will be eager to see that as well from us!" Rukia tucked some hair behind her ear and leaned back a little bit on the chair.
"That sounds very exciting; we are all going to look forward to that! The J Angels never disappoint with anything that they do!"
"Yes, we're planning to have a very busy year since our manager feels like it is a prime time for groups to rise to the top." Rukia felt like huffing and finishing up the interview, she remembered she had to type up a paper for her class that was due in two weeks, but Rukia knew she would have to finish it by at least tomorrow so she wouldn't have to worry about it.
"Well I agree, The J Angels are one of my favorite groups," the interviewer smiled at Rukia, and Rukia braced herself for the question she knew she was going to have come up since the interview was almost done. "Rukia, I know it's just rumors right now, but fans are curious, have you and assistant Ashido Kano broken up?"
Rukia just laughed slightly and flashed a sweet smile.
"To be honest, yes we have, we just felt like our relationship wasn't going in the way we wanted it to go." Rukia tried her best not to blurt out the truth.
'Meaning that he's a liar and a cheater who never gave a shit about me.'
"So we decided it'd be best to end it and pursue our own paths in the world of romance." The fans gave out gasps of shock, so the rumors had been confirmed true.
"I'm sorry to hear that, do you miss him?" The interview pressed, Rukia felt like frowning, she knew it was the interviewer's job to get all the juicy details, but, that didn't mean Rukia couldn't feel annoyed by the question.
"Of course I do, but it was for the best, so that's that." The interviewer flashed a smile and looked back to the camera.
"Well I guess that explains it all," she turned back to face Rukia, "Well, it is time for The J Angels' leader, Rukia Kuchiki, to go on with her day. As a thank you gift to all the audience for coming out to see her, The J Angels have decided to give everybody in the audience a signed copy of their poster for I Love You!" the interviewer announced as fans shouted in delight as they went under their seats to retrieve the individual posters and squealed in delight. The interviewer and Rukia got up and Rukia waved to fans that waved at her.
Rukia then bowed to the interviewer slightly and walked off stage. Rukia was then promptly whisked to take off sound devices, and to change her back into the clothes she had come in. Rukia got dressed, and then was taken back to her apartment.
When Rukia had come back from the interview, she dropped her keys into the little key bowl that was on the counter by the door. Stretching her arms, she announced she was home. She smelled take out and went over to the dinner table the girls were sitting at, digging into their take out ramen.
Rukia sat down and popped off the lid to her bowl of ramen, and began digging in.
"How was the interview?" Momo asked, and Rukia shrugged.
"It was alright, they asked about Ashido. I had to lie of course about why we broke up." The girls continued eating.
"We know, reporters that sat in for the interview already typed up your statement about him for the Japanese music forums." Rukia sighed; she knew she shouldn't have expected any less.
"Also, we're getting positive reviews from fans about the upcoming shows we're going to be in!" Orihime chirped but Rukia was finding it hard to concentrate while she was eating the delicious food.
"Oh my god, this ramen is amazing." Rukia commented as Rangiku and Orihime pointed towards Momo as the reason why they were having noodles. Rukia just laughed, "I should've known." Momo just smiled.
"It's because these two cook and want to try weird food." Both Orihime and Rangiku pouted at the same time. All of the girls just shared a laugh, and Rukia felt herself already recovering from the wound Ashido had created.
The next day, it was the usual day for Rukia's run around the Karakura University Park she ran in every Saturday. Rukia stretched her legs, plugged in her ear buds, blasted the music on her iPhone, and began to run.
Rukia was running on the smooth concrete path that was in the park. Rukia looked out in the reflection of her iPhone to see if she remembered putting in her brown eye contacts in, she also made sure her trademark bangs were pinned up and put into the ponytail. She put her iPhone back into her pocket and kept on running.
She would run for at least two miles to keep herself in shape. She didn't like weight lifting, or intense work outs, running seemed to do the trick for her.
Rukia's iPhone switched to the next song on the automated playlist she picked on an app, but Rukia scowled as she heard the upbeat song.
It was one of Senna's songs, and even though Senna was a singer under the same agency as her, The J Angels and Senna despised each other. Senna was a complete bitch to say the least, and was only mean towards The J Angels for their popularity while Senna had lengths to go for her popularity as a solo artist.
Rukia took her phone out of her pocket and immediately tapped the screen to change to the next song. As she looked back up, she saw a bicycle coming straight towards her, but it was too fast and it ended up colliding with her leg slightly, causing Rukia to jerk forward and keep on running. Rukia's leg was in pain, and her body wasn't fast enough to recover from the accident, and then Rukia felt herself slamming into someone and then falling flat on her butt and back.
Rukia pushed herself to sit up and found a man by her side and grasping her shoulders lightly.
"Hey, are you alright? I'm really sorry! Are you hurt?" Rukia looked up, and saw a lightly tanned face, with stunning honey amber eyes with genuine concern, and with… orange hair?
Author's note: I hope everybody liked the first chapter! It's about 9 pages long! So I hoped you guys liked it!
Don't forget to leave me a comment, and all of that fancy stuff, and maybe some expectations for this story? And some ideas? I don't know, I always look to you guys to give me ideas when I need them!
I'm also trying to update this story at least once or twice a month as a promise to myself and a goal for the upcoming Senior year!