I don't own bleach or any of characters, they are all property of Tite Kubo.
It was Ichigo's first day of high school and he was getting ready in his room when he heard "Onii – chan, breakfast is ready."
"'Kay, I'll be down in a bit," he replied.
When Ichigo walked into the kitchen he saw Karin and Yuzu's best friend, the ever annoying Rukia Kuchiki. Rukia was happily talking to Karin, while Yuzu set the table.
"Mornin'," Ichigo said.
Yuzu gave a warm smile and replied "Good morning Onii – chan," she then served him his breakfast.
"Morning," replied Karin and Rukia without even looking at him.
"Don't you ever get tired of bein' here?" Ichigo asked Rukia indirectly.
"Onii – chan, be nice," Yuzu scolded.
"It's okay Yuzu, you can't expect an idiot like him to act civil towards others," Rukia answered again without even looking at Ichigo.
"If you got somethin' to say then say it to my face. Ya got that midget?"
"Aww, is wittle strawberry angwy?" Rukia teased.
Ichigo simply muttered "Damn bitch." But Yuzu heard.
"Can't you two ever get along?" she asked.
"Doubt it, Rukia's been our friend ever since we were little," Karin answered.
Ichigo quickly finished his breakfast and said, "Alright, I'll see you guys later. Don't wanna be late on the first day."
As Ichigo was about to head out the door Rukia shouted "Just don't scare all the girls away or you'll never get a girlfriend." Ichigo simply slammed the door as he left and Rukia couldn't help but smirk at his antics.
"You too Rukia – chan, don't pick on Onii –chan," Yuzu scolded.
"Yuzu, the faster you accept the way things are, the easier it'll be," replied Karin, and Rukia simply nodded in agreement.
Ichigo's freshman year of high school quickly passed by, and throughout his first year of school he made a few new friends. His new friends included, Keigo Asano, Mizuiro Kojima, Orihime Inoue, and Uryuu Ishida. Although, Ichigo and Uryuu would often insult each other, the two would help each other whenever necessary. Ichigo was in school with his childhood friend Tatsuki Arisawa, and his middle school friend Yasutora 'Chad' Sado. Rukia also became acquainted with Ichigo's friends. Rukia would see Mizuiro every morning while Mizuiro would wait for Ichigo so they could walk to school together. She saw Orihime, Keigo, and Uryuu a few times when they would visit Ichigo. She was also well acquainted with Tatsuki and Chad since they knew Ichigo the longest and they would help Ichigo when he got into fights.
Before Ichigo knew it the summer was almost here and his third and final year of high school was coming up. Yuzu, Karin, and Rukia would then be starting high school.
Rukia was waiting in the Kurosaki kitchen waiting for Yuzu to come down so they could go shopping. While she was waiting she heard "Kuchiki?" Rukia turned and saw Tatsuki standing there.
"Ah, Arisawa how is school?"
"It's going pretty well. I heard you, Yuzu, and Karin are planning to go to our school."
"Yeah, I mean it is the closest school and I hear it's pretty good. But I'm still not sure."
"Well, if you three decide to go we'll keep an eye on you and help you out if you guys have any questions."
"We?"
"Yeah, me and Ichigo."
"Yeah, right. Ichigo can be such an ass, he'll probably make my high school experience worse."
"(Laughs) Well then me and Orihime will help you out."
With a smile Rukia said, "Thanks Arisawa."
"No problem. Well, I'll see you around, me and Ichigo are gonna work on a project," Tatsuki then headed upstairs. A few minutes later Yuzu came down and the two girls went shopping.
After they were done shopping they went to get something to eat. While they were eating Rukia said "I want to go to Karakura High."
"Really Rukia – chan? What made you decide? And did you tell your brother yet?"
"I was talking to Arisawa while you were getting ready and I don't know, I guess I just needed an opinion or something from someone who goes there."
"Oh, Karin – chan will be so happy when she finds out your also planning to go to Karakura High."
"Yeah, maybe we'll have classes together. Have you decided what high school you're going to?"
"No, not yet. But I'm excited about starting high school."
"I know me too."
It was officially summer break and Rukia, Karin, and Yuzu all decided to go to Karakura High and they all passed their placement exams. Since Karin wanted to join the soccer team, she had Rukia help her practice. Rukia and Karin were at the park practicing, Rukia was the goalie and Karin was kicking the ball. Rukia got distracted while they were practicing. "Rukia," she heard Karin yell. Rukia turned towards Karin and saw the ball coming. Rukia immediately ducked to avoid getting hit. She then turned to see where the ball was going and saw the ball was headed towards some guy. She was expecting the guy to get hit, but the guy simply jumped a bit and stopped the ball with his chest.
"I'll go get the ball," Rukia told Karin.
"I'm sorry," Rukia said as she approached the guy.
"You really should have been paying attention."
"Yeah, sorry….Hey you look familiar. Were you in any of my classes?"
"I was in your class last year. I'm Hitsugaya Toushirou."
"Oh, that's right. Well Hitsugaya, it seems like you got some moves, want to help us practice?"
"No, you might get distracted again and then I'll end up getting hit in the face."
"I will not! Plus you're probably just scared that you'll get beat by a girl."
"I won't lose to you!"
"So you'll help us practice?"
"Yeah, you and your friend vs. me."
"Okay. Loser buys us ice cream?"
"Deal."
The three of them finished their game of soccer and they were worn out. Toushirou won by a single point.
"You lost that means you're buying the ice cream," Toushirou said, directing his comment to Rukia.
"I know," replied Rukia, "come on Karin, I'm buying."
*At the Ice Cream Parlor*
"Okay what flavors do you want?" Rukia asked.
"I'll take vanilla," answered Toushirou.
"Me too," said Karin.
"I'll take 2 vanillas and 1 strawberry please," Rukia ordered. After they all got their ice cream they went and sat at a booth.
"So why were you two practicing for soccer?" asked Toushirou.
"It's cuz I'm gonna join the soccer team when I start high school," answered Karin.
"And I just wanted to help since I'm pretty good at soccer, and I'm also thinking of joining the soccer team," added Rukia.
"Well, you're both really good. Are you going to the same high school?"
"Yup, we're going to Karakura High," Rukia said.
"Really? I'm going there too," replied Toushirou.
"You should join the soccer team too. With you and Karin on the team it'll be unstoppable," said Rukia.
"Well, I have been thinking about joining the team. But I'm not sure yet. You should join too, you're a pretty tough competitor."
"I don't know. I mean Karin is the best soccer player I know, so if she gives me some pointers, I might reconsider."
"How is she the best when I beat the two of you?" asked Toushirou.
"That's only cuz you got lucky," answered Karin.
"Luck? It was all skill," Toushirou said with a smirk.
Karin and Rukia looked at each other and started laughing.
"What?"
"Nothing," they replied in unison and started walking out the ice cream parlor. Toushirou ran to catch up and they talked on the walk home.
The summer before freshman year of high school passed by so fast. It was the week before classes started and Rukia was very excited to see Karin and Yuzu. Although, Rukia practically lived at the Kurosaki household, the summer was the only time Rukia didn't spend with the Kurosaki's because Byakuya was not as busy and he wanted Rukia around.
*Knock Knock*
Yuzu opened the door and said, "Karin – chan and I have been waiting for you. Come in, Rukia – chan."
"Thanks Yuzu. I've missed both of you too." Rukia said as she walked in.
"Karin – chan is upstairs. You go on ahead. I'll take some snacks up."
"Okay."
Now that all three girls were in the room they were gossiping about how they spent their summers.
"So Karin, Toushirou told me that you two practiced a few times throughout the summer. How was practice?" asked Rukia.
"Toushirou?" Karin and Yuzu asked in unison.
"Oh…umm….you see…."
"Since when do you call a boy other than Onii – chan by their first name?" asked Yuzu.
"Well, we hung out alot over the summer. And …we're dating," Rukia said with a blush. Yuzu immediately jumped with joy while Karin had a look of sadness on her face, but she quickly hid her expression and asked "How long have you been dating?"
"About 3 weeks."
"That is so cute, your first boyfriend Rukia – chan," Yuzu said with a smile. Karin nodded in agreement not wanting to ruin Rukia's good news. After talking for another few hours Rukia had to leave.
Rukia, Karin, and Yuzu were walking downstairs and Karin saw Ichigo watching TV on the couch.
"Ichi – nii, it's getting late. You should walk Rukia home," Karin said.
Ichigo was getting off the couch, when he heard Rukia say, "It's okay Karin. Toushirou's waiting for me outside. I'll see you two on the first day of school. Bye girls, bye Strawberry."
Ichigo scowled at his nickname and then asked "Who's Toushirou?"
"That's Rukia – chan's boyfriend," answered Yuzu.
"Boyfriend? Since when does Rukia have a boyfriend?" Ichigo asked angrily.
"They've been dating over the summer. Why is something bothering you Ichi – nii?" Karin asked with a smirk.
There was a slight tinge on Ichigo's cheeks and he replied with, "NO! I just don't get what kinda guy would date that crazy midget."
"Yeah, I wonder," Karin responded with another smirk and sat down on the couch while Yuzu went to get dinner ready.
So this is the first chapter, I don't think its that good, but it gets better so please rate and comment
