Shadow Lifted

Disclaimer: I don't own bleach

Beta: DazLex

A/N Hello everyone here's chapter two. I want to let you know that my work schedule is hectic. However that doesn't mean I'm ever going to abandon this the only way that's happening is if I die. Also the only true canonical part is Ichigo loses his powers after fighting Aizen two more things Ichigo and Tatsuki's relationship will progress a bit faster due to already knowing each other so well.

Chapter Two

Ichigo awoke the next morning to the sound of his alarm. He hit the snooze button before slowly getting out of bed and staggering towards his closet. He sets his school uniform on the bed before heading into the bathroom to shower. Thirty minutes later he emerges from the bathroom. Heading straight to his room before drying himself off and getting dressed. Ichigo proceeds downstairs to find his father and sister's sitting down for breakfast. "Morning everyone" The twin's look to their brother. "Morning Ichi" Isshin looked up from his paper " Good morning Ichigo" Ichigo joined them at the table to eat before getting up to head off to school. He's stopped at the door by Yuzu he turns around and is handed two cloths with lunch boxes in them. "What's the second lunch for" Yuzu points to the second lunch. "The second ones for Tatsuki can you please give it to her?" Ichigo smiles "Sure" He then exits the house before heading towards school.

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When he arrives at school he sees Tatsuki and calls out to her. She stops and turns around to see Ichigo running towards her.
"Yo Ichigo how are you doing today?" He smiles. "I'm doing surprisingly well. How are you doing?" "I'm great actually Chizuru hasn't tried to attack Orihime and I get to talk with you so my mornings going great."
Ichigo gives her a slight smile before remembering something. "Oh yeah before I forget Yuzu wanted me to give you this."
He fishes around in his bag before pulling out a cloth wrapped lunch box and handing it to her. She looks at the container before handing it back. "Hold onto it for now we'll sit together during lunch I'll take it then."
He puts it back into his bag. "Sure I'm looking forward to it"

They give each other one last smile before walking into the school. They then head straight for their classroom and enter before taking their seats right next to each other. As they continue talking Ichigo doesn't notice the three pair of eyes watching him. They're all shocked to see him smile and interact with Tatsuki. The first half of the day was agonizingly long. Ichigo almost jumped for joy when the bell rang signaling the start of lunch period. Ichigo got up from his seat and walked over to Tatsuki. "Yo Tatsuki you want to go up to the roof or go sit under the large oak tree near the courtyard?" She thinks for a moment. "Let's go sit under the oak tree" Ichigo and Tatsuki grab their bags before walking out of class and heading towards the courtyard.

Once they reach the tree Ichigo removes a blanket and the two lunches from his bag. He hands one to Tatsuki before spreading the blanket out. While there sitting down chatting there's a group of students looking at them from the roof. "Has anyone else noticed how differently Ichigo is acting today." Uryu nodded "I've noticed as well Orihime, he seems to be returning to his old self." Chad speaks up."Actually Uryu this seems to be a whole new Ichigo just look at him he's smiling and laughing. The three look back towards the two sitting under the tree. Just in time to see Ichigo fall back in a fit of laughter. Soon the bell rings, Ichigo packs up before him and Tatsuki head back into the school for the second half of the day.

The rest of the school day went by in a flash and soon the final bell of the day rang out. Tatsuki and Ichigo grab their bags before walking out of the classroom. Heading for the front gate Ichigo grabs Tatsuki by the arm spinning her around. "So um Tatsuki I was wondering if you wanted to grab some dinner tomorrow and maybe catch a movie my treat" Tatsuki stared at him for a moment before grinning. "Ok Ichigo how's this if you can defeat me in our sparring match today I'll accept your invitation." He smiles at her. "Well then look forward to your first loss against me I'm determined to do anything if it means I can take you out." She smiles back. "Well then I'm looking forward to the match today."

They both share a laugh before walking towards the dojo. Completely ignoring the student's talking behind them.