New School, New Life

AN: Well, hallo there my beloved readers. I am very happy that you guys still read this. :3 I love you all. Hopefully this is long enough. :D

DISCLAIMER: I do..not…own Bleach nor any of its characters. Man…I sure wish I did…

Ch.3: Rukia Can't and Something Smells Fishy

"Rukia, you can tell me what's wrong." Ichigo said with worries in his eyes.

"I-I…" Rukia stuttered.

"Rukia?" Ichigo asked.

"I'm sorry Ichigo, I- I can't tell you." Rukia said. A slight blush covered her face when she realized she was hugging Ichigo and Ichigo was caressing her hair.

Ichigo stopped caressing Rukia's hair. She looked up, her blush fading.

"I see. But when you're ready to tell me, then go ahead."

"…" Rukia couldn't say anything.

"Damn midget…made me go run for you." Ichigo said scowling.

"Shut up! Strawberry!" Rukia yelled.

"Where the hell did you get that name?"

"Ichigo equals strawberry, dumbass!"

"Ughh, let's just forgot this ever happened."

"Fine!"

The Next Day…

Rukia looked at her clock. "Crap!" She yelled. She jumped off her bed, rinsed her face, and quickly wore her uniform. She was gonna be late…again. She ran downstairs. Byakuya was nowhere in sight. She sighed. 'I guess he has some business to attend to.' The petite girl ran out, it was only her second day of school, and she couldn't afford to be late. She didn't think she would hit anyone, but she did.

"Oww." She said looking at the scratch on her knees.

"I'm sor-"

"YOU!" Rukia yelled.

"I can say the same to you!"

"Carrot-top…damn you." Rukia huffed and ran away.

Ichigo caught up with her . They were both going to be late.

Alas, they finally arrived, just on time. The class were shocked when they saw the two come in together.

"Ah, well I though Kuchiki-san and Kurosaki-san was going to be late." Ochi-sensei said.

"Sorry, Ochi-sensei." Rukia said as she walked to her seat. Ichigo didn't say anything and ignored his teacher.

10 minutes later…

"Psst…Rukia-san." Orihime whispered from behind.

"Yeah?" Rukia whispered back.

"Are you gonna eat with us today."

"Of course."

The girl smiled.

Lunch finally arrived. Everyone was excited.

AN: Just so I don't confuse anyone, here's the schedule for Rukia.

P.1 Advisory/Homeroom

P.2 P.E/Gym

P.3 English

Lunch

P.4 Art

P.5 Math

P.6 Science

And that's it. Ichigo is in allof her periods exceopt for math and science.

Rukia was walking to the rooftop with Tatsuki and Orihime.

"Rukia-san, what do you have for lunch?" Orihime asked.

"Ah, I forgot to make lunch." Rukia said.

"Oh! We can share food! I have chicken curry with red bean paste on top!" Orihime said.

"I don't think she'll want to eat that." Tatsuki said, laughing slightly.

They made it to the rooftop. Everyone else was there. Rukia and Ichigo glanced looks.

"Something smells fishy." Hitsugaya dryly said.

"Maybe it's Orihime-chan's cooking!" Rangiku said, "Orihime-chan! Did you make fish?"

"Ah, no Rangiku-san. Why do you ask?" Orihime said.

"Well, taichou said that something smelled fishy."

Hitsugaya's vain popped. Just because he was the captain of the soccer team, doesn't mean that he needs to be called "taichou." He glanced at Ichigo and Rukia. Ichigo was looking at the sky, while Rukia was trying to open the juicebox that Matsumoto gave her. He sighed. 'Those two…are probably the most stupid people I ever met.'

Ichigo walked up to Rukia and took the juicebox. Rukia just stared at him as he put the straw in the hole.

"Thank you." She whispered. She still can't forget about what happened yesterday. The raven-haired girl blushed and turn her gaze away so no one will see her face.

Lunch ended and soon everyone went to their next period. Ichigo and Rukia were walking next to each other, side by side. They weren't talking though. Rukia got many jealous stares from girls as she walked. 'Ichigo must be popular with the ladies. Damn, this girls must think I'm a slut right now.' So she walked faster leaving Ichigo behind. Ichigo was shocked, but kept on walking anyway. Rukia finally arrived to class, with Ichigo following a few minutes after.

"Okay, today we will be working on drawing the first thing that comes to your mind." Urahara smiled as he waved his fan around.

"Kurosaki-san, what's the first thing that comes into your mind?" Urahara said.

Ichigo was currently thinking of Rukia and what happened yesterday and why she walked away from him.

"Rukia." He said, caught off guard.

Rukia blushed and so did Ichigo as soon as he realized what he said.

Urahara laughed. "My, my, Kurosaki-san. You already drew Kuchiki-san yesterday. But fine, if you want to, draw her again."

"What are you thinking about Kuchiki-san?" Urahara then asked.

"Ahh, bunnies." She said.

'Damn it. I got caught.' Ichigo thought as he started sketching a mask. It was a rather peculiar mask. Rukia was busy sketching her bunnies, but she was still blushing. 'He…was thinking of me…AHH! Rukia! Snap out of it! You have only one man in your heart! But…he's…dead though.' Rukia gulped. She shouldn't cry. That was the past. The past shall be left behind.

AN: I hope it's long enough. I really do. Thank you for all the people that are reading this. :D Feeel free to review, PM me, flame, ask questions. Go ahead, don't mind.