This story takes place after the fullbringer arc. enjoy

It's been 2 years after the war and we've just been living life as we should. Kurosaki got his powers back and since then we've all been living in safe terms. We need two more months to graduate from high school and soon after we'll finally be going to live normal lives without the constant pressure of needing to save the world or ward off any evil force that comes to us. Now it's time to just live life how it is.

"Uryu, hurry up, I don't have your time." I heard my father complain.

Living with him after all these fights has been a bit awkward and there is a lot of tension between us. I never truly cared what it is that he did but now more than ever I am very curious as to how the world of Quincy's began and how are we almost extinct. Maybe one day the conversation will come up.

"Yes Ryuken, I'm coming." I replied.

As I got my bags and got into the car, we drove in silence. We were on our way to my mother's grave, it was her birthday today. She died when I was born but at times I feel like I knew who and how she was. I knew she was beautiful and graceful as many described her. I also know that because of her my father is the way he is now, grumpy. No one's told me but I can tell that my father treats me the way he does because it was my fault that she passed away and I can tell that he is still in love with her and has not forgotten about her. But I won't ever mention this theory of mine to him, there's no need to. When we arrived my father unlocked my door signaling for me to get off. Once I did, he drove off, figures he would. He's always done that. I walked up to my mother's grave and put the bouquet of flowers down near her tombstone and bowed my head and began to pray for her.

"Mom, I know I tell you the same thing every year but a lot has happened since last time we met. Kurosaki finally got his powers back and he's finally smiling which deep inside makes me happy; I'd be crazy to ever admit that to him though. I still haven't had a girlfriend and now I have a feeling that I might just stay single forever. Who knows, I wouldn't mind falling for a girl for once. Speaking of relationships, many are starting to reveal themselves. For instance Tatsuki and Sado have been really close with each other lately that it's begun to spread rumors around campus. I honestly do not know what to think of them but if they ever do pair up with each other I'd congratulate them. Keigo has been dating Abe-san but I really don't see them going anywhere, he really likes her though, which is amusing. Mizuo is the same player that he was last year. And last but not least Ichigo has finally confessed his feelings for Orihime to me but doesn't know how to act on them. I wouldn't know how to act on them either. The thing mom is that Ichigo thinks that Orihime is not in-love with him but a guy named Ulquiorra, long story short this Ulquiorra guy had Orihime living with him and Ichigo went to go take her away and killed him in the process. After that Orihime was a bit different but I know she still loves Ichigo but he doesn't think she ever did. It's somewhat funny that they've seemed to have switched roles. Either way, I hope that gets resolved. In two months I will be graduating mom and I've already been accepted to attend Harvard University in America. I'm really excited for a new voyage in another country but don't worry I will still come to visit you and drop a bouquet of flowers. Father and I have become somewhat closer mother, I feel as though he hates me because it was my fault you died. Whatever the reason is I know he really did love you so please don't be sad at the fact that he doesn't come and visit you." I stopped as I heard the alarm in my phone go off.

"It seems as if it's already time for me to leave mother, I've got to go to school. I love you mother. Good-bye."

I gave my mother her regards and went on my way to school. Having a girlfriend was never a big concern for me but lately I have been thinking about the possibilities of having a girlfriend. Maybe it's the fact I'm growing up and the level of testosterone in my body is increasing is what's giving me these responses. On my way to school I got a call from Ichigo.

"URYU!" Ichigo yelled.

"What is it Kurosaki?" I asked a bit displeased with his tone of voice.

"I need help studying for today's exam. I couldn't sleep last night. Please where are you? I'll go pick you up with our clinic van." He explained.

"Kurosaki, school is going to begin in one hour. How do you expect to be able to study for calculus? I will admit you are smart but not that smart." I answered him. I wanted to help him but there was just no way he'd be able to make it, even with my help.

"Just tell me where the heck you are, and you can have some delicious breakfast my sister Yuzu made. Come on please!" I couldn't turn him down now, he was offering me his sister's breakfast, Ichigo never did that to anyone he was very overprotective of his twin sisters especially Yuzu.

"Alright Kurosaki, I'm in front of the city hall. Come pick me up." I told him.

"Okay I'll be there in a minute, I knew you wouldn't say no to me so I Kind of took a head start towards your spiritual pressure." Ichigo explained. I never even thought he would be on his way, that's to show how more mature Ichigo has become.

A loud screeching of wheels and a gust of wind that hit my face interrupted my thoughts.

""GET IN!" yelled Ichigo as he rolled the window down. I shook my head and got in.

"Alright now before you give me shit start saying equations for me to remember! NOW!" HE yelled at me.

"Excuse me Kurosaki, but I don not like being scolded at and because of that I will not do what you asked me to do with such disrespect." I told him.

"Uryu, please I really need to study. If I fail this exam it will mess with my G.P.A. and I might not make the 25 % cut and I will be rejected by Tokyo University." HE said somewhat yelling. It was very amusing to see Ichigo struggling like this. But I know that whatever it is that's bothering him won't let him study. He's stressing out about something and it's clogging up his mind. I know there's no point in yelling out equations if his mind won't even let him think.

"How about you tell me what's going on. I know you know the equations and you know how to use them; there's no point for me to yell out useless information to you. It's just by what u told me that you couldn't sleep, something is bothering your mind. And whatever that is it isn't letting you think. So, for your own good, let it out and maybe just maybe you'll be more concentrated in your exam. I don't like admitting it but you can count on me Kurosaki." After I said that, his eyes were absent and there was silence. After a few seconds of being quiet, Kurosaki let out a suffering sigh as if he were in pain. He then stopped the truck outside his house and unbuckled his seat belt. Then he turned around to look at me, making eye contact to let me know that he confided in me. He turned back to the front and began to speak.

"It's Orihime…"

"Ahh, I had a feeling." I told him.

"Uryu, She's all I think about now. I need to make her mine. And time is running away from me. Orihime is leaving to Spain and I'm worried because I haven't received any acceptance letters from any school in Spain." I was a bit shocked with this information.

"I didn't know you had applied to schools in Spain. But why and when?" I asked confused.

"Well as soon as I heard news that She got accepted and she's attending Barcelona University. I've applied to every university in Spain, Valencia, Navarra, Malaga, you name it. I don't know what to do Uryu. I need to make her mine, she's all I ever wanted!" Ichigo exhaled and punch the steering wheel making the trunk honk for a mere 3 seconds. I never thought Ichigo loved her that much and seeing him suffer was making me feel sad I had to help him, he is the closest thing I had to being a best friend. I held out my right arm and put it on his shoulder as he began to release tears out of aggravation.

"It's going to be okay Kurosaki, we still have time, meanwhile you have to confess to her Ichigo cause if you don't you might be stressing out for no reason. You need to confess to her. Both of you are just so naïve it's so amusing. Now will you do it?" I told him trying to cheer him the best that I could. With a bit of relief, I saw him lift his head, wipe the tears out of his eyes and smile, followed by a punch to my right shoulder.

"You know, you may act cold, but I know deep inside you like me. Thanks Uryu for always secretly being there for me. And you're right I will confess to her and be a bit more optimistic. Want to come inside, I did promise you one of the best breakfasts you will ever have." He said as he unbuckled his seatbelt and got of the truck.

I answered by getting off myself and heading towards the front door.

Ichigo opened the door and we got in. I've never really been inside his house. Just maybe for a few seconds or a few minutes but to actually stay here and eat breakfast it's a bit peculiar. He signaled his hand to follow him to the dining table. There we sat down and waited to be served. His dad came in to the picture.

"Ishida-san, Ohayoo gozaimasu! How is your grumpy father doing?" Isshin greeted me with a bow.

I bowed in return, "Ohayoo gozaimasu, he is the same as usual grumpy." As I finished, Ichigo's father let out laughter. It was weird how our fathers know each other and how we are friends.

"That's good to hear, let me serve you guys breakfast, I had to drop off Yuzu-chan early today because she volunteered to tutor a classmate of hers on math. But rest assure this is her cooking so don't worry." Isshin said as he went back into the kitchen. To be honest I've never seen Yuzu I've only heard stories about her, the only sister I've seen has been Karin who has somewhat the same attitude that Ichigo has. Speaking of which comes down Karin with her backpack.

"Ohayoo Ichi-nii, Ishida-san, dad." She greeted us as she sat down on the seat next to her brother. She ate the food her dad had just put down and left as soon as she finished.
"well she's in a hurry." I acknowledged.

"she doesn't like staying here for long." Ichigo said as he finished up the last bit of rice.

"Alright dad, thanks for serving us breakfast see you later." He then got up signaling me to do so as well.
"Arigato, Kurosaki-san. Breakfast was delicious." I thanked him.

"Iie, just make sure to thank Yuzu whenever u have a chance, she's the one that cooked it."

I bowed and let myself out then started walking after Ichigo.

"So Kurosaki, do you still need for me to recite those equations?" I asked still concerned about his academics now that he confessed to me what his problem was.

"Nah, it's okay my head's a bit cleared up, I'll do great in that exam." He answered looking straight ahead.

I hope you guys like it, i will keep writing please read and review anything criticism and pointers that i could use. any questions regarding anything please ask i will answer :D