Rapunzel

A/N: It's been such a long time since I been on fanfiction. I feel so strange writing again =D It's such a nice feeling to write a new story though. I really hope you will enjoy my story. Please review and tell me what you think. All right lets get going...

Disclaimer: Don't own bleach ='(

Chapter One

I hear my alarm ringing at six o' clock, I reach for my alarm to turn it off. He is getting up as well.' I think with a smile on my face. I stretch in bed and walk to the bathroom to wash up quickly. Once I'm done I head towards my window and open my Chappy curtains. I look towards the apartment building across my street and focus in one apartment in particular. The one where he lives. I could see him getting ready to start his day. I would copy his same morning routine- eat breakfast, clean, doing laundry ect. I would watch him until eight-thirty since that's the time he leaves for work.

"Have a wonderful day at work. See you later." I'll say as I wave good-bye.

Today I realized it's all ready three years since I've been peeping at him from my apartment window. It's a secret nobody knows about. There are times I wish I could talk to him. But I'm too scared and shy to get too close to anyone especially him. That's one of the reasons why I barely leave my home. Some of my neighbors nickname me Repunzel. Being locked up in a tower, which in my case is my apartment and it's not because someone put me here. I did this to voluntarily. I have gone through a lot during my high school years and because of that one incident I closed myself to the cruel world outside. Never did I want to go through that again. That's why I found a job that I could work at home and not have encounters with anybody. I'm a book editor, I love to read and write but one of my desires is to write books- children's book to be exact. I hope one day I can accomplish this dream.

I look at the time and realize I should start working. I head to my white Chappy desk and pick up my red pencil I started reading the first sentence and that's when I heard my phone ringing. Which surprised me normally I don't get calls at this time, must be my boss.

"Hello?"
"Ms. Kuchki this is Urahara, I'm in charge of security. I wanted to tell you that today we're having a manitory meeting. So you have to attend this time-"

"Um... will it be a long meeting? Cause I'm a little busy I have to edit-"

"Ms. Kuchki no excuses please come to the security office at nine."

"But-" I heard him cut off the line. -Sigh- Now I can't avoid this.

I look at the time and see I only have ten minutes. I heard my neighbors leave their apartment one by one. I waited until I knew everyone had left. I slowly open my door and took a peek of the hallway. ' Good everyone is at the meeting.' I walk out and lock my door, I make my way to the elevator as I wait for the elevator to arrive I hear someone come out of their apartment. I suddenly got nervous I wasn't very good at communicating. I turn my head to see Renji my next door neighbor, he smiled at me. I smiled back.

"Ah- good morning Ms. Kuchki. It's been a while, I-I haven't seen you come out of your apartment lately. You're looking very um... bea-"

Ring-Ring

We both look down at his pocket. I was so happy that the conversation was cut short and even more happy the elevator arrived. I quickly got in and closed the door before Renji could get in. 'Sorry Renji.'

I reached the ground floor and only needed to turn the corner to reach the security office. Once inside the office I see all my neighbors sitting in a circle. Urahara was in the center.

"Please take your seat Ms. Kuchki, now we need to wait for Renji to arrive. Did you see him on your way here?"

"He'll be here in a minute." I said quietly.

"Sorry what was that- Oh! Renji you're here all right take a seat. The reason why we're having a meeting is because the owner of the building wants to let everyone know that the rent is going to many of you it's going to be a struggle and it's unfair, so I decided to have a protest. Who would like to join? Please raise your hand."

Everyone in the room raised their hand except for me. I didn't like that the rent was going to raise since I don't get paid much. But I also didn't like the thought of joining the protest it would mean I have to be around too many people. "Ms. Kuchki are you sure you don't want to join us?" Urahara asked me. I was about to say something. "Mr. Urahara don't pressure have everyone helping so please don't bother her." I looked at Renji thankful that he stood up for me. He had a smile on his face when he realized I was looking at him. "All right Ms. Kuchki I won't force you. I guess you can leave now, but if you change your mind come and join us." I nodded and got up and left just then I heard footsteps behind me. 'Is someone behind me?'

"Rukia please wait for me! I-I wanted to ask you something." I stopped reluctantly and turn to face him.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I was wondering if you would like to go to the beach with me and my friend Uryuu and of course you won't be the only girl. I invited some friends from Tokyo who will join us. Ah- we're going on Friday, what do you say?" I was shocked I wasn't expecting to get asked to go anywhere. I never had anyone ask me to join some social gathering. It was nice of Renji to invite me but I wouldn't feel comfortable.

"Thanks for inviting me Renji, but I'm sorry I won't be able to-"

"Please Rukia I know that you're not comfortable with people. I wanted to showyou something special. You don't have to be with us the whole day just one hour will be fine. Just think about it and let me know tomorrow. I have to go, I'll see you later.' He waved and quickly ran to the elevator but ended up tripping and falling on the floor.

"Stupid Renji you should watch where you're walking. Excuse me Ms. Kuchki." I turned to see Uryuu- Renji's roommate. He helped Renji get up and they both got in the elevator. Uryuu was holding the elevator door for me. I decided to take the stairs instead. I pointed to the staircase and Uryuu nodded and let the elevator door close. When I finally got to my apartment I felt so relieved. I walked to the window and peeked through his window even though I knew he wouldn't be home right now. But something was off, I could see clothes laying all over the living room floor and there was bags of chips on his coffee table. He would never have his house this unorganized. Was there someone in his house? Was it a thief?! All of sudden I see someone walking out of the bathroom. Who is he? I never seen him around. My neighbor only brought a few people over and I knew how they look. He must be a thief i quickly reach for my cell phone and call the police.

"Hello Karakura police department what could I help you with ?"

"Hello this is Rukia Kuchki and I think there is a thief in my neighbor's apartment." I reported.

"All right what's the address?"

"It's Karakura apartment building two on the fourth floor. I don't know the apartment number." I hope they hurry up so they can arrest this orange hair thief.

"Okay Ms. Kuchki the police will be there shortly.

"Thanks you." I hung up and looked at the window again. I could see the orange hair thief looking around the apartment. That jerk he better be caught. Maybe I should go and try to stop him.

Ichigo P.O.V

Finally I'm back in Karakura. It's been three years since I've been home. Sadly my brother couldn't pick me up from the airport. Hopefully the taxi will be here, as I look around for my taxi I hear someone say my name.

"Is that Ichigo Kurosaki?"

"Where?!"

Ah great I thought my disguise would work. How are these fan girls so good at finding me? Being famous sometimes stinks. I start running as fast as I can before these girls start asking for an autograph and pictures. The only place I'm safe is in the men's bathroom. I lock myself in the bathroom and call the airport security to make sure I can leave the airport in one piece. In a few minutes security arrives to my rescue and escort me out. I can hear all my fan screaming my name. The paparazzi soon arrive as well taking pictures and asking questions. I just politely wave and smile which made all the fans scream more.

"Mr. Kuroski I think it's best if you go out the back taxi driver will be there waiting for you." One of the security officers said.

"Yes that's fine with me." I replied. We slowly made our way to the back door and quietly got inside the taxi with my luggage.

"Where to?" The taxi driver asked.

"To Karakura apartments please."

The drive to my hometown brought back memories. I lived here for thirteen years then I moved to the U.S. Everything looked the same, I'm so grateful my record company let me come to record my new album here. They allowed me to stay for three months, which wasn't so much time.

"We're here. Do you need help taking your luggage?" My driver asked.

"I got it thanks." I paid him and quickly got my luggage out.

All right now I got to find building two. I looked around and spotted the building on the right side. I walked in the building and got inside the elevator. He said he's apartment is on the fourth floor apartment number thirty-four. I push the button and soon reached the fourth floor. Hopefully my brother didn't forget to leave the door unlock. I turn the doorknob and felt relieved to find the door unlocked. When I got in the apartment there was a little banner hanging on the closet door.

Welcome Home Ichigo.

I smiled and quickly settle in the apartment. I take out all my clothes and place them on the floor I realized I didn't bring Kaien's gift, Yuzu and Karin are going to be upset. I must have left it in my apartment. Oh well I'll get him something else later. I hear my phone and see I received a text from Kaien.

K*Hello Ichigo I just saw some pictures of you at the airport. My little brother is so famous. I'm guessing you're at my place. Feel free to grab whatever. Sorry I don't have anything for you to eat. There are some potato chips in the cabinet I'll buy groceries on my way back and make dinner.

I*You should have food for your famous brother ready. I'm hungry and don't have money. You better get home quickly so I can eat!

K*Yes I'll be there soon.

Oh well guess I have to eat chips. I go to the kitchen and find a few bags I take them to the coffee table and start eating. I look at the time and decide to look around his apartment. He keeps everything simple and clean. Seems like he doesn't spend much time at home, he doesn't even own a television how can I entertain myself. Guess I'll just take a long shower.

When I get out of the bathroom I decide to look out the window. The apartment building is close to this one. I could see inside one of the apartments. The owner of that apartment definitely doesn't have good taste in house decor. Who buys white bunny curtains? I look at the other apartment rooms and see someone by their window talking on the phone. Its kinda creepy that you can see everything. I wouldn't like living this close. I turn around and call my family back in the U.S to tell them I arrived safely but since it's night time over there I just leave a message. I hear a knock on the door which surprised me. Must be Kaien.

I walk to the door and find two police officers. "Put your hands up you're under arrest." I was shocked why was I being arrested. "What did I do? I just came to my brother's house." I explained. The officers informed me that a Rukia Kuchki reported me of being a thief. I quickly explain the situation and the officers believed me. "Sorry Mr. Kurosaki for bothering you. Welcome to Japan." They said. "Thanks and no problem." I said smiling.

The police officers left and I walked to the living room and I looked out the window and find myself looking at a young women. She looked shocked and quickly hides behind her bunny curtains. This must be the one who reported me. I wait for her to show up again and when she does she stands frozen and I mouth the words I got you. Time to pay a visit to my noisy neighbor.

A/N: Please don't forget to review =) Have a wonderful day I'll update next week.