1Limited surprises

"No. There's just not way I'm buying that." "Come on. It's really cute and Ichigo will love it." Rangiku said holding up the spaghetti strapped, white top with a matching skirt on the hanger." "It's almost Valentines Day. You have to find something." "Couldn't I just buy him a present, wrap it and give that to him instead of looking sexy most of the time?"

Rangiku sighed. "You two have been together for how many years?" "Three." Rukia answered. "You two have loved and protected each other for how long?" "Six, well you might as well call it seven now since the year's almost over."

"Rukia focus. You have a job to do and you have to do it!" Rukia crossed her arms. "And what job is that?" Rangiku smiled and turned away. "Never mind. Just forget I said anything." Rukia got back to looking at the outfits in the store. It was February 10th, almost Valentines Day and Woman's Association was planning a get together on the same day. Captains, lieutenants, 3rd seats and 5th seat (squad 11) were going to meet up to celebrate the 14th.

Rukia and Rangiku were going shopping to see what gifts to their friends. They happened to hit a clothes store nearby and looked around. That is if you call looking around buying things that you think are cute and plan on keeping for you.

Valentines Day was also the first day Ichigo confessed his feelings to Rukia. He was now the captain of squad 5 and she was the lieutenant of squad 13. Time has changed and their feelings have grown. She wanted to give Ichigo a present he'd never forget since the past 3 years have been the best presents to give him.

Most of the presents she chose came from Ichigo's dad. And that didn't end up so well. She decided to change things. To make things better, so she called Rangiku for an extra hand.

After shopping, Rangiku headed back to Orihime's place while Rukia went to Ichigo's. She opened the door, took her shoes off and walked into the living room with a small bag in her hand. It was pink and the top was stapled shut. When she looked around, she saw Ichigo on the couch watching TV. "Hey," he said while looking at her with his gentle brown eyes. "Welcome home. "Thanks," she smiled. "Whatcha go there?" Rukia looked down at the bag and hid it behind her.

"Nothing." she said. He put the remote down, got up and walked over to her. Rukia stepped back trying to keep hiding the bag. When Ichigo reached her, he softly put his hand on her head. She looked up at him. Now their eyes met. "What are you hiding?" "Nothing." she answered turning away and her face starting to become slightly pink.

"You can tell me." "No, I can't." He put his hand off her head and calmly said, "Come on midget what are you hiding?" Rukia looked at him, grabbed his hair and pulled him over to her. "How many time do I have to tell you I'm not a midget! Stop calling me that strawberry!"

Ichigo squinted his eyes and removed her hand. "How many time do I have to tell you to stop calling me strawberry." Rukia crossed her arms. "Well it's catchy and goes with your name. Oh wait, it is your name!" Before Ichigo could say something, he stopped himself and put his hands in his pocket. "Whatever. I don't care what you're hiding. If it has nothing to do with me, then I don't wanna know about it."

It has everything to do with you, Rukia thought. Ichigo pat back on the couch while Rukia went upstairs. Ichigo's eyes following her as she went upstairs. He noticed that she had a slight frown on her face. Ichigo was never good at giving people advice, but when it came to Rukia, he did whatever he could. Even if it helped or not. I sighed, turned off the TV, and went upstairs.

His door was open when he reached the top. He went in and saw Rukia about to take off her blue dress that Ishida made her after they rescued her from her execution. When she saw Ichigo, she put her dress down and asked, "What is it?" Ichigo looked over and saw the pink bag on his desk. He turned on the light and closed his door.

"Hey! What's wrong with you? I like the light off. What's the matter?" "Rukia," he calmly said. "What?" she answered. "Are you alright? Did something happen today?" She sat on his bed. "No, I'm fine. Why do you," "I noticed something on your face." He interrupted. "I noticed that you're not so happy or whatever and I was concerned. Did Rangiku say something to make you uncomfortable?"

Rangiku was a big help actually. What is he so concerned about? That I'm not happy? That has nothing to do with him, she thought. "It's not that. She helped me a lot today. Will you stop worrying about me. I can handle myself." "Yeah," he said. Ichigo walked over to Rukia, kneeled down and kissed her forehead. He went down to her ear and said, "But if you ever feel uncomfortable, I can relax you." Rukia's eyes widened and her face turned red.

Ichigo walked out of the room with a slight smirk on his face. "I can't believe he just said that." she muttered. "Damn that strawberry."