Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach. But It would be like Tidying clothes. Folding and Unfolding if I did.

Companion

Ichigo Kurosaki was kissing her that night, in the middle of the forest. It was dark and the frogs were mating all around them. They were naked in the moonlight, Rukia Kuchiki's hair gleaming with the moon. Ichigo's orange hair was not reflecting anything, but was hanging over his eyes, his eyes dull and far away it seemed. His hands groped her, feeling her body and the grass above him. The creek was running behind them, and they were happy. They were so happy to take this time together. This was rare nowadays.

"Ichigo…"

"Rukia…"

Ichigo got curious and smirked at the thought of putting her in the water and doing this. Ichigo got to his feet, her hands still on him, and he dunked her in the semi-deep stream. As Rukia saw the water bubbles come to the surface, she saw Ichigo's happiness and swooned in it, Deeply kissing him on the nose. He laughed underwater and his chest bulged for air. He got out and Rukia did the same and they hugged. They were naked and totally silent as they rocked each other, feeling true companionship. And that this was perfectly normal and right. They closed their eyes and enjoyed each other and thought of nothing except the touch of their skin as their parts touched together and they made sweet love under the moonlight.

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They rode in almost complete silence on Ichigo's motorcycle, but it wasn't awkward silence. It was bliss silence. The silence you feel when you are at peace. When you are happy inside. Rukia's arms fit perfectly around his waist. Ichigo's Riatsu hummed with pleasure as Rukia put her head on his shoulder. Rukia stared at the road and was mesmerized at the yellow lines. Her leather jacket gleamed in the lights. She loved that.

Then she remembered something. College was tomorrow. Oh shit.

"Ichigo…"

"Yeah love?"

"I just remembered our first day of college is tomorrow."

"oh crap, you're right…how could we fucking forget like that?"

Ichigo hit the accelerator, heading for Chad's place. Rukia's house was destroyed by a hollow, so they were staying with Sado-kun for a while until they could get their own place and start a life. It's just that college is painful. The couple was so happy to have Chad there for them. Chad was waiting on his patio with beer and a big keg.

"Hey guys. Want some beer?" He said as Rukia and Ichigo pulled in.

"Yes!" The couple said in unison. "Cheers," Chad started, "To college!"

…

There was no answer to that one from the couple.