"…and that's why I'm back here again… sniff" said Rukia. She had just told dad, Yuzu and Karin about her disappearance. The "grandmother story". Man, she's giving me the thumbs up again. Doesn't she realize that they might find out this was all made up? Sigh…
"Dad! Rukia-nee can stay here again right? That story was just too sad!" Yuzu said with tears in her eyes.
"I know! Rukia-chan you can stay here again! We'll take care of you!!!" Dad, like Yuzu, also had tears in his eyes. These guys are so easy to fool! I look at Karin; apparently she was the only one who was suspicious of Rukia. She kept looking sternly at her after all. While dad and Yuzu were fussing over Rukia, Karin came up to me.
"Ichi-nii"
"What's up Karin?"
"She… I mean Rukia-chan, she's just like you right?"
"What are you talking about Karin?" Oh no here it goes again. I knew that Karin also had reiatsu, which meant she might have seen Rukia in her shinigami form somewhere before.
"You know what I'm talking about, Ichi-nii."
"Well I…"
"ICHIGO!!! Rukia-chan must be hungry! Take her out for dinner or something!" Whew, sometimes this old man can be tad useful.
"That's right Ichi-nii! You guys should celebrate Rukia-nee's return!" said Yuzu
And with that, Dad and Yuzu pushed Rukia and I out of the house.
"Rukia, you hungry?"
"I sure am! Ichigo!!! I want Ice cream!!!!!!!!!!!" exclaimed Rukia, She can be so loud when she's excited.
"Okay then, but we'll have dinner first. Then I'll buy you ice cream for dessert."
"Pwomise?" She sounds like that damned Chappy! But she's too cute!!!Cute?!! Ichigo! what the f is with your choice of words?!!
"Promise, Now let's go." We walked hand in hand towards the ramen restaurant near the ice cream stand. And all the while she was swinging our hands, just like a little kid.
"Not much has changed here in Karakura huh?"
"Of course, it's only been a year you know."
"I know, but it felt like it has been a long time!"
"Yeah, this past year didn't feel like just a year has passed. It felt like a hundred years to me."
"Really?"
"Uh-huh, maybe because you weren't here with me."
"I-ichigo…"
"Ah ha! I made you blush Rukia! And that was like, the third time today!"
"Ichigo you stupid…!" It's so fun to tease her! Before she could finish what she was about to say, I covered her lips with mine to stop her from saying curses which were directed at me, and also because, I wanted to. She was now my girl after all.
"You were saying?" I said as I broke the kiss. Even though I didn't want to. We had to stop for air you know.
"Idiot…" she mumbled.
(The next day…)
"Ichi-nii!!!" I woke up hearing Yuzu knocking on my door.
"What is it Yuzu?" I thought she woke me up because I was going to be late again. It was only 7:00 AM.
"Rukia-nee was not in her bed when I woke up! I looked for her inside the house but I couldn't find her!"
Damn, did she leave again? Without saying goodbye? Again?! I couldn't think straight, the thought of being away from her again; will I be able to handle it once again? As I was deep in thought, I heard a faint snoring sound. Wait a minute! So that's where she was! That midget! I panicked for nothing!
"Yuzu, I'm sure she's just fine. She must have left for school already. Now, why don't you head down and prepare breakfast huh? I'm starving!"
"Are you sure Ichi-nii? Okay… if you say so." as soon as Yuzu got out of my room, I walked towards my closet and opened it. I knew it. Rukia was sleeping soundly in my closet again. She was hugging her chappy doll so tightly. Damn bunny, I wish that was me. I leaned towards her and kissed her lightly on her forehead and she woke up.
"Ichigo? What are you doing in my closet?"
"Don't you mean my closet?"
"You know how much I like sleeping here! And I couldn't sleep in your sisters' room!"
"Yeah I know, Yuzu was worried though. I told her you went to school already. So I suggest you go on ahead to school."
"Then get my uniform. It's in your sisters' room."
"Hai hai…" She orders me around like I'm her servant or something. I don't mind anyways. Anything for my Rukia.
(At school)
Rukia, Chad, Inoue, Ishida and I were all at the roof eating lunch. I just hope Keigo won't suddenly barge in and disrupt our peace. They were all looking at Rukia and I with weird smiles on their faces. What's wrong with these guys?
"Why are you looking at us like that?" I asked
"N-nothing Kurosaki-kun! Ne Uryuu?" said Inoue
"Right"
"Sorry Inoue, Ishida, I just can't lie to Ichigo, he's a good friend." Chad said.
"Sado-kun hush!" Ishida said. What were these guys hiding from us anyway? Don't tell me they saw…?
"We saw you and Kuchiki yesterday. At the roof…"
"And?" said Rukia. She's clueless as to where the conversation was heading.
"We saw you and Kurosaki-kun." Said Inoue
"Oh you mean you saw us kissing?" said Rukia
"Rukia!" This girl is so blunt. Now I'm blushing!
"Wow Kurosaki-Kun is blushing! Haha…" said Inoue
"There's no need to be shy Kurosaki… We all knew this would happen sooner or later." Said Ishida and Chad nodded.
"We're so happy for you guys!" said Inoue
"Thank you Inoue!! And I'm happy for you too! Ichigo told me about you and Ishida!" Yeah about that, After Rukia left Inoue told me about her feelings for me, I was really surprised but I turned her down and apologized profusely for saying no to her. Inoue is really a nice girl (and well endowed too) but she wasn't Rukia, and it was Rukia I wanted. It would have been unfair to her if I went out with her. And I see her as just a friend after all. So anyway Inoue took it hard and Ishida was the one who comforted her and the rest is history.
"So Kuchiki-san, are you staying in Karakura for good?"
"I don't know that yet Ishida-kun this is just for the time being."
"Oh…" said Ishida
"Kuchiki-san why don't we go to the mall later? All of us! It will be fun!" said Inoue
"Sure! Hey Ichigo we're going to the mall later with the others okay?"
"Okay…"
I have forgotten about that. Rukia may have to leave. She doesn't exactly know when but it will happen. But when that time comes I know what I'll have to do. For know I'll just cherish every moment I spend with her and hope for the best in the future, whatever it may bring…
A/N: The plot will probably take some time to resurface, but I assure you, this fic does have a plot! I will update as soon as I can! Tell me what you think by reviewing. Special thanks to those who reviewed!