While the first chapter is an epilogue about Rukia, this chapter is about Ichigo. There are also song lyrics in between.

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There are wrong spelling and grammar so sorry for that in advance.

The soundtrack for this chapter is " Crash Into Me" by Dave Matthews Band.

I don't own bleach.

Chapter 2 Crash Into Me

The road was calm as the moon gently casts its soothing light over the black sea above. Cars pass by and through the wide highway making their route to their own destinations.

Cruising home, he opens the car's window and rests his arm on the windowsill while one hand was on the wheel, tapping his finger to the beat of his favorite band's song playing on the car. He let out a soft sigh as he felt the light breeze on his face and let it brush his naturally born orange locks.

Kurosaki Ichigo, 19 years old, Junior College

Captain of the Basketball Team

You've got your ball; you've got your chain

Tied to me tight, tie me up again

It was a tiring Saturday in school, not because of math exams or make-up classes but because of extra long hours of basketball practice. The school year has just begun a month ago but Zaraki Kenpachi, coach of the Karakura University Basketball Team, was already pushing his boys to their limit through extreme trainings and exhausting practices. Having a coach like him makes it hard for Ichigo and his teammates to recruit new players for the team even though Ichigo made himself clear when he spoke on the stage during the "Club Campaign's Day."

"..so I'm asking you guys to check out the basketball team and try out." Ichigo announced on the mic trying his best to look 'appreciative' even though he can't resists scowling and pouting because he's been doing the campaigning thing for 3 years but it still won't work. Why? Just look at horrifying Zaraki, the scowling team captain and the whole basketball team and you'll get the answer. Ichigo sighed as he turned to a particular lame-looking student who raised his arm nervously and answer before the guy could even ask his question,

"No, you don't have to be a bad ass." He said it as 'calm' as he can. "And you don't have to look like one either." he added cutting the guy's attempt of a follow-up question.

"Okay." the guy said, smiling nervously while scratching the back of his head, and by the looks of it he finds Ichigo 'unconvincing'.

'But at least the have the immune system to do so.' he muttered under his breath while he puts his hands in his pocket leaving the stage. It also didn't help that his getting more attention from the college girls than a potential teammate. The girls are squealing, giggling and yelling to get the attention of the 5 foot 9 inches tall, gorgeously built, handsome, amber eyed, orange haired scowling captain of the basketball team named Kurosaki Ichigo.

Wearing jersey number 15, he's known not only being a silent bad boy of the hard court but also for being good in academics. Back in grade school, he took up karate lessons with his childhood friend, Tatsuki Arisawa. But after the accident that killed his mother, Ichigo stop participating in any school organizations, events or activities. But in was in High school when he met Chad Yasutora that he decided to play basketball and eventually loves playing it.

And he didn't regret it because basketball gives him a lot of opportunity. Through discipline, hardwork and natural talent, Ichigo becomes the youngest player to join the National Basketball Team in which he earns more than what he expected, 'Popularity'.

Who's got their claws in you my friend

into your heart I'll beat again

Being a school varsity, Ichigo supports his own education; receiving an allowance from the university and earning his annual income for being in the national team. He was able to buy his own car and support his studies. His dad and his twin sister moved to another town because of his dad's medical business leaving Ichigo alone in their house located in a secluded and private subdivision away from the crowded Karakura downtown. He don't mind being alone, the truth is he loves it.

"Are you sure, Ichigo?" his father Isshin asks him with a serious tone looking straight into his eyes.

"Yeah, of course. It's no big deal. Ichigo answered confidently."Besides I can focus on my studies now that you're not around."crossing his arm he turned his back on Isshin but regretted it because Isshin grab him from behind wrapping his arm on Ichigo's neck ,putting him on a headlock and suffocating him suffocating him in the process.

"That's my boy! I know you're just ashamed to ask your all-too-great-daddy but I now give you permission to bring as many girls as you want in the house… but just remember to always use a protect—ugh!" Isshin was cut off by his son's fist buried on his mouth.

"Just-coughs-leave already-coughs-woud you!" Ichigo barks at his dad while rubbing his neck with his hands.

"Ichi-nii, you'll visit us right?"

"Aah." Ichigo nods at his sister Yuzu wiping the tears on her cheeks.

"Just don't let a girl open the door when we visit." Karin said sporting his tomboyish smirk on her brother. Ichigo rolled his eyes patting Karin's head and messing up her hair. Then Karin dragged their father into the car while Isshin's whimpering something about her mother and why they have to leave the house.

"C'mon Yuzu we gotta go!"

Yuza nodded at Karin. "Bye Ichi-nii. Take care of yourself!" she said hugging Ichigo then she followed her sister into the car.

"Ichigo, don't forget what I've told you, I don't want you to have an ST-"

"Go away!" he yelled annoyingly waving his hand. He looked at his family as they wave goodbye, well actually it was just Yuzu who was waving but still he felt lonely though he won't admit it to them. "Be safe, old man."

He wanted to be with them but he doesn't want to leave the house, their house, where a lot of memories still linger especially the memories of his mother. It was his mother's dream house and he loves it as much as he loves his family.

"So I guess it's just you and me now." Ichigo said at the house, talking to it as if it can understand his feelings. He smiled, though his family is not with him physically, he's not feeling alone…as long as he have the House.

Sweet like candy to my soul

Sweet you rock and sweet you roll

He finds peacefulness in the house in which he can't have being a basketball player. He loves playing basketball, he loves winning, he loves going to school and hang out with his few friends but what he didn't like is the annoying and obsessive fangirls and envious college boys that ruin his moment, making his scowl deepened before, during and after a game. In short, all the time.

Ichigo didn't show any affection for any girl in campus, ands yes it is confirmed that not even in other campuses. Some find it as Ichigo Kurosaki's flaw , questioning the status of his gender while other girls (and some boys) find it more interesting about him.

'Let them think that I'm gay.'

'Let them think that I'm sexy.'

'Let them think that I bleached my hair….for all I care.'

He didn't care about what other people think but since he was put on the spotlight, Ichigo finds it hard to move freely and be his self.

'You're the captain, guide the rest.'

'You're one of the top students Ichigo, others are looking up to you.'

'Ichigo, you're a model student so act like one.'

Those words build a barrier around him making it hard for him to move freely. So the more other people try to come closer to him, the more he eluded them. He didn't hate the world, really, as long as he have his family and his house, his teammates and friends and he can play basketball, he's contented with his life now…..is he?

Lost for you, I'm so lost for you

His thoughts were interrupted by the beeping of his cellphone. Remembering that he tossed it on the backseat he reached behind turning his head slightly for a moment not noticing a girl crossing the road in front of him.

Oh and you came

Finally reaching up for his phone he turned his head back on the road but then

"Shit!" a horrifying screeching sound of his cars tires were heard ripping the calmness of the night.

CRASH...into me...

The girl came stumbling down on the rough pavement. Ichigo finds it hard to breathe, his whole body was trembling with shock and disbelief.

"Did I-…I k- I killed her.." was all he can mutter as a throbbing headache consumes his brain and entire body.

The road was once again calm as the moon was hanging in the black sky as it serves as the only witness to a fateful night that will change their lives forever.

That's it. The story will begin in the next chapter.. I will upload as soon as possible but I would like to hear from you first.

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