This is my first story so please no flames. This originally was a story for school, lemon removed, but I decided to make it something more than just a school project. No flames please just constructive criticism. Sorry if there are any grammar or spelling errors. Story could be OOC, but it's all in the eye of the beholder I guess. This story is rated M for lemon. Chapter is rated T, just to be safe.

Italics – sound effects

Right now I just want to chill for a while. Take a hiatus from all the craziness. To clean my house, see my family. Just see some movies and pick some strawberries.

~Lauren Amdrose

…RPOV…

This all started with a dare. A stupid, worthless human game, well at least that's what I think, considering I'm a soul reaper and all. As I walked the streets to the outskirts of Karakura town I followed the map Keigo drew me of where I had to go. Earlier that day I had been playing a game of "truth or dare", or whatever it was called, with Keigo, Mizuiro, and Chizuru. When I start to think about it, the look on Keigos face meant something was up, but why didn't I notice it sooner!

As I reached the forest, I started thinking about what happened. '"Truth or Dare," Keigo yelled to me, as Mizuiro briefly looked up from texting his girlfriends, to roll his eyes at Keigos choice of game, and looked back down seconds later. "Dare," I said in my school girl voice, trying to sound happy, though I really just wanted this game to be over with. "O.K," Keigo said happily "I want you to go to the forest just outside of Karakura, and find the bridge. Then video tape you, going across the bridge, and show me tomorrow." I stared blankly at Keigo for a few seconds before catching myself and putting on my façade, that's all he wanted, really? "Alright," I said, just as the bell rang, singling the end of lunch.

Walking through the forest, I would pull out a piece of ribbon from my pocket, and tie it around a tree branch that I could reach, and I did this every several feet. I really need to grow taller; I can barely reach these branches. As I stretched up to tie anther ribbon onto a tree, I could see the bridge a little while away. I started walking over, and I could see that the bridge was about 15ft. long and 50ft. high above a rocky river just below. As I looked over the bridge, I noticed how banged up it looked; the far end was missing the wooden floor boards and the rope was worn out and ripping. Sighing, I walked over to the bridge, pulled out the camera, and pressed the record button.

Stepping onto the bridge, I could hear the creaking of the wood, as well as the slight swaying of the bridge. If I don't want to fall, I'm goanna have to take this nice and slow. As I started walking further out onto the bridge, it started to sway again, and I could hear a slight ripping from in front and behind me. Whipping my head around, I glanced back to the end of the bridge from where I came. My eyes bulged when they landed on the large rip in the rope. Not knowing what to do, I just stood there, paralyzed with terror.

Slowly, I started walking the rest of the way to the end of the bridge, when the bridge swayed one last time before it snapped. I plunged down to the frigid waters below. Shutting my eyes, I waited for the impact, but what I felt was a sharp gripping pain on my arm. Crash! Opening my eyes, I looked down to the mess of camera flowing down the river, and along the rocks. Looking up, I realized that the rope from the bridge wrapped around my arm as I fell, I was safe, for now.

Damn, I left Chappy at Ichigos house in my school bag. I can't just hang here till someone finds me, it's getting dark too, and I won't be able to see anything in a while. As I looked up at the slowly darkening sky, I sighed, as I began to look around for a way to climb back up. As I looked around, I noticed the outstretched rocks in front of me, and followed them up to the top. I can go about 5ft. before the rocks stretch out too far for me to get around. Maybe one of them could hold my weight if I end up being out here all night.

Rocking my body back and forth, I found a momentum. After a few tries, I was able to grab onto the rocks with my one good arm and place my feet onto the rocks below me. Glancing up, I steadied myself, and started climbing up the rock wall at a steady pace. Suddenly, as I stepped down onto a rock, it came lose, and fell. I plunged down again, the rope gripping at my arm, tearing flesh.

While I was hanging there, I could hear a faint rustling above me. "Hello," I called, "is anyone there?" Looking up, I noticed how dark it had gotten. The sky had a mix of dark blue, purple, and a faint pink. Another rustling sound came from above me, seemingly louder. "Rukia, is that you? Are you alright?" the voice called, slightly muffled by the wind and the distance between the two of us. "I-Ichigo! What are you doing here?" I asked, slightly angry that he followed me here, but the feeling quickly reduced and was replaced with relief. Someone found me, now I can get out of this mess. It didn't take long for Ichigo to get to the bridge, but I didn't miss all the crashes and the colorful words he used on the way over, no doubt from him falling.

When Ichigo got here, I noticed that he was sweating, dirty, and he looked really tired. Did he follow me out here; was he really that worried about me? I stared up at him; I still couldn't believe he was here. "Are you alright Rukia? Are you hurt?" Ichigo asked me. I looked up at Ichigo and was about to yell back something about him being a fool, you know, the usual, but the look on his face stopped me in my tracks. His face was contorted in his usual scowl, but with that scowl was a look of anxiousness. He was worried about me. I felt so bad for worrying him, but I was not about to admit that aloud, so I just shook my head no and looked away. "Just hold on," he said, running his hand through his spiky orange hair, "I'll pull you up."

Bending down to grab the ropes, Ichigo glanced down at me, giving me a reassuring smile, then started to pull me up. As Ichigo smiled at me, I could feel my face flush, and my heart flutter. Why does he make me feel this way whenever he looks at me? I kept her head down in an attempt to hide my blush from Ichigo.

"Hey Rukia," Ichigo said, standing up to get better leverage.

"Yeah…" I said looking up.

"Why would you come out here in the first place, you never do what Keigo says, so why now?" Ichigo said, walking back with the rope in hand.

"I…I don't know. I just wasn't thinking I guess." I said with a twinge of guilt in my voice. I never meant for anyone to worry about me.

A few minutes later, Ichigo had pulled me over the edge with ease. Lifting me up, Ichigo carried me to a nearby log to sit on. Placing me down, Ichigo started to look me over for any injuries. "I-Ichigo… I'm fine, don't worry." I said.

"If you're so fine," Ichigo started, "then what's that?"

I looked down to where Ichigo was gesturing to, and silently gasped. All over my right arm where cuts and bruises from where the rope had been, and on my legs from when the rocks came loose. "I didn't notice that," I said, "but it doesn't hurt, so I'm alright." I started to stand up, but my legs buckled, and I fell over. Ichigo lunged forward and caught me in his arms. Sighing, Ichigo picked me up bridal style, and started walking home.

I think this turned out better than expected. Reviews are appreciated. Thanks for reading my story.