Chapter two

"Well Ruk's looks like we're caught". Renji laughs while whispering to Rukia..."Don't forget to breathe".

She exhales then inhales slightly looking pale. Ichigo has not taken his startled hidden eyes from Rukia while hers has not left the ground. Everyone remains quiet and still until Uryu, Keigo, Tatsuki and mizuiro appear behind Chad. Screaming with delight Keigo jumps towards Rukia however Renji holds him at arm's length.

"Don't even think about it"!

Keigo pretends to cry suddenly Orihime runs to hug them both tightly.

"I can't believe you guys are really here"!

Awkwardly Rukia and Renji respond back. Renji is still holding Rukia's hand afraid if he lets her go she'll fall apart. Tatsuki gives Rukia an evil glare. Chad and Uryu look at each other then at Ichigo. Orihime wipes her happy tears. Everyone else begins to greet but remains silent Tatsuki however decides to open the flood gates.

"So you finally decide to show up how nice of you to grace us with your presence".

Rukia's eyes averted back to the ground. Orihime walks over to her.

"Don't say things like that Suki-Chan, It's not nice".

"I'm just saying what all of us are thinking Hime".

Uryu clears his throat.

"Why don't we all have a seat around the fire it's chilly tonight".

Chad puts his hand on one of rukia's shoulder. She looks back his eyes pleading for her to sit.

"You have to sit Rukia".

Keigo begins to dance around the campfire. As they all gather around to sit Ichigo has yet to say or do anything. Renji gently tugs Rukia's hand.

"Come on…"

Reluctantly she begins to move.

"Kuchiki-san that dress is gorgeous on you"! Orihime is smiling as she admires the dress.

Rukia using a small voice replies…"Thank you Orihime".

Uryu fixing his glasses looks up.

"So where were you guys all this time"? Ichigo finally opens his mouth. "And why now"? Rukia's heart begins to thump. "What is it this time"?

His voice is deep and cold unlike when he was talking to Orihime. It got so quiet after that. Orihime grabs his hand trying to get him to stop. Renji stands up.

"Watch what you ask little boy"!

"This little boy saved all of your asses"!

Both are growling at each other. Mizuiro sighing puts his apple down.

"Guys we're all adults here we can discuss this maturely".

Tatsuki walks over right up to Renji's face blushing as she looks into his eyes which are piercing her soul.

"Don't like the truth, you shouldn't be here"!

Rukia puts both of her hands over her heart.

"Suki-Chan that is not right".

"Hime you know what we all have been going through".

This time loud and clear enough for everyone to hear Rukia talks.

"I apologize for coming like this without notice, it was rude. We will take our leave".

Turning around to leave she stops dead in her tracks with Ichigo's next words.

"Just like you to take off".

Renji lunges to punch Ichigo in the face but Chad gets in between them. Ichigo smirks.

"Who is the little kid now"?

Livid he struggles to get past Chad to reach Ichigo.

"Renji stop now"! No one moves or says a peep. Rukia bowing very lady like. "Goodnight and once again sorry for the intrusion".

Renji growls one more time fixing his hoodie and turns around, Rukia is already heading to the path they had come from. Renji looks into Ichigo's eyes.

"Do you know the difference between a boy and a man? A boy will talk to you about his lousy day a man will ask you about yours, and listen".

Uryu puts on a slight smile.

"Not bad Abarai".

"Whatever four eyes".

"Wait Abarai-San don't go"!

"Thanks Orihime but I need to catch up with Ruks".

She bows as he walks away.

"Are things really okay like this"?

Ichigo sits back down.

"It's just fine Mizuiro".

Chad walks towards the direction they went.

"Ruks wait..."

Renji sprints to her. Getting in the car she takes another deep breath.

"Thanks for waiting Tessai". Smiling but not looking up she directs her words to Tessai. "You knew this would happen".

Tessai makes an apologetic smile.

Chad grabs Renji's arm.

"What happened Renji"?

"It's a long story".

"Shorten it".

Renji sighs and gives in to Chad's request.

"A couple of us were imprisoned". Honking of the horn startles them both..."Later Chad".

As he gets into the car there is no eye contact. After watching the car leave he walks back to the campsite. Taking a look around for the person he needs to talk to.

"Looking for Ichigo he walked off with Hime following so don't bother".

Understanding he sits down.

"Ichigo…"she yelps losing her footing. He quickly turns and grabs her."Are you alright"?

His cold face changed back to warmth.

"I' am thanks". He sets her upright again.

"Is it really fine this way"?

Ichigo doesn't answer however looks up as the wind picks up.

Tessai turns on the radio surfing around. Rukia looks at the driver's seat.

"Leave it there please".

The first sound she hears is a soft piano. (Song playing is "The Lonely" by Christina Perry) Lowering the window to feel the fresh air come in she closes her eyes. The minutes pass by in silence the only sound is the hauntingly beautiful melody of the song. After the song is done silence is broken.

"Where can I escort you"?

"To the hotel Mirage if it's not an inconvenience".

"Not at all".

"Renji could you give him the address"? Renji takes out a piece of paper and proceeds to tell him the information. Forty minutes later they are both standing out of the car bowing to Tessai as he drives off. "Could you make sure the reservation was made and wait for me in our room. Order food if you like".

"Ruks where are you going"?

"For a walk".

Beginning to start her journey.

"I'll come with you".

"Not necessary".

"Ruks"…

He gets cut off.

"Renji please do this for me".

Heavily sighing he heads inside and turning right back around.

"You know…it's not good to hold things inside".

Noticing she is already gone he reluctantly goes back in. Rukia finds herself running to no particular place, or so it seems. Panting heavily she keeps running passing an entrance. Fully stopping she backs up to the gates. She pushes herself through the slightly opened gates and continues running. Looking desperately she finds her destination landing with a thud as she twists her right ankle. Mumbling to herself...

"Damn shoes"! She struggles to take them off. Quiet sobs begin to escape her delicate lips. With shaky whispers…"What should I do Mrs. Kurosaki? I'm so lost I can't even look him in the eyes. I don't blame him. He doesn't need me especially now that he has her".

The wind picks up oddly but she doesn't notice. Putting her right hand on the tombstone she closes her eyes. Suddenly a dark aura hits her put it's too late. Gasping for air she holds her chest as if something's squeezing her heart. Shakily stands up searching for her shoes. Bending down to grab them she tries to get her bearings. Closing her eyes shut.

"Oh Kami what is happening to me"?

Author's note: Hi my wicked ones more changes lol