Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach, Chibis, identical waitress clones, strawberries, or the song Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, which is the song Matsumoto sings towards the end!

IMPORTANT: I have an idea, but I would like the opinion of you, the esteemed read! I want to be able to do other fairytales and other couples, but I might just stick to this paring in lots of different tales! Its up to you guys now, so opinions are greatly appreciated!

Of Lovers and life: Chapter 6

She glared.

He twitched.

They were sat either end of a long table. The Seven Chibis sat along the sides, trying desperately hard not to make eye contact with the fuming Princess or the nervous Prince. Matsumoto was beaming, immensely proud of the way operation: Happily-ever-after was going. Orihime was also smiling along with her. She wasn't entirely sure what had happened, but since Matsumoto seemed happy with it, she concluded that it must be good.

"Rukia, I said I'm sorry!" Ichigo stated for the 6th time that day. Rukia just continued to glare at him.

To be honest, she wasn't even that angry with him.

Embarrassed? Yes. Confused? Yes. Somewhat flattered at the way he had stared at her? Deffinatly.

But these weren't things Ichigo needed to know! So she knew that if she pretended to be angry, the idiot wouldn't ask any questions about her constant blush.

And besides, she was a little angry with herself.

Angry that she wasn't angry.

"I heard you the first time, pervert."

"I am not a pervert!"

"Then what were you staring at me for?!"

Ichigo flushed and stared down at the plate in front of him. This was the Goddamn Bathhouses fault.

"I…I was just…surprised!" It was the first time he'd ever seen a naked woman for christ sake!

Deep down, he was happy it was Rukia. Well, not that deep down. But deep down enough that he could just push it back and discard the feeling for a while. His own body had betrayed him. Even just thinking back on it made his body warm and his heart flip. He crossed his legs, thankful for the cover of the table. He glanced up at the elegant, strapless, violet gown Matsumoto had forced Rukia into wearing, along with the sparkly silver tiara. He ranked his eyes over her bare shoulders and gulped.

Ah damn it!

What a fantastic time to realise you're in love!

W-Wait1 Did I just…?

OMG! I'm in love with Rukia!

But-But! When? Why? How-?

He was broken from his little panic attack as Yamamoto entered the room followed by what appeared to be a small army of identical, black haired waitresses, all holding a tray with a different type of food.

"Princes, Princesses and fellow Chibis! Dinner is served."

As the waitresses moved around the room, placing dishes on the table and serving meat and vegetables, the others failed to notice a waitress, slightly taller and more flat chested than the rest, place a bowl of bright red strawberries next to Rukia.

After the waitresses finished, they bowed and moved back to the corner of the room where the y gathered around, waiting to be of some assistance. As they began to eat, Ichigo suddenly realised how much he didn't know! He had so much to ask, his head felt like it explode any second now!

"Do we really have time to sit around eating?! I mean, I don't know what kind of hell hole this really is, but if I don't get out of these clothes soon, I'm going on a rampage!"

Everyone except Toshirou laughed before continuing their conversations. Rukia, who was now no longer glaring at him, spoke up.

"Well, according to Uraharas little opening narration, I believe we're in the tale known as 'Snow White'. And, this is not a hell hole! These Chibis have been really nice to me!"

Ichigo pouted and crossed his arms.

"Well, I woke up in this dorky outfit, found out you were being hunted by your own brother, escaped from Yumichika and Nanao by leaping out the window of a castle, and then I spent hours running around just to find your sorry ass!"

Silence

Wow…that came out slightly…

Emotional.

Just to brake to unnerving silence that had swept over the room, he picked up a nearby bowl of apples and threw the contence over his shoulder. If they really were in Snow White, he sure as hell wasn't letting her anywhere near apples!

When he got his hands on Urahara…

Rukia sighed and picked up a strawberry. The small disturbance that was Ichigo's stupidity had gone, and the silence ebbed away too. She smiled as she heard Matsumoto happily begin to sing. The song was so familiar, but she couldn't quite remember where she'd heard it.

I will never let you fall

No doubt it was a love song though. She'd probably heard it from a romantic movie or something. Orihime smiled and swayed side to side in her seat in an obvious attempt to dance.

I'll stand up with you forever

Matsumoto had flung her arms over the shoulders of Toshirou and Hanatarou and was quite forcibly getting them to sway too.

I'll be there for you through it all

Yamamoto, Jyuushiro and Shunsui smiled warmly and continued to sip their drinks. Though, not before Jyuushiro had a small sneezing fit.

Even if saving you sends me to heaven

Even Ichigo smiled slightly at the merry-happy group in front of him. She shook her head, beamed, and popped the strawberry into her mouth.

And chocked.

Because you're my…

You're my…

My true love.

My whole heart.

OMG!! Done! This chapter had me stumped! I wanted this chapter to be a sort-of filler chapter so I could leave you hanging there! X3 But I hit a little block and I just couldn't go on! And that's why, it is now 2:45 am and I'm awake to upload this! Because I finally found my inspiration!

I think I toyed with the rating line a little in this chapter, but don't worry, this will be as bad as it gets (fingers crossed) as it IS rated a T!

Haha, thank you to all my lovely reviewers! You make my day! For every review you make, the more Chibi hugs you shall receive! From the Chibi of your choice!

I shall see you all soon! Goodnight, and Bankai to us all!

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