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Chapter 7
Rukia looked at her orange-haired body guard who seemed to be in a deep thought. Sighing frustatedly, she kicked him in the shins, using her entire force.
"Owww!what the fuck is wrong with you?" man,it hurts like hell! often he wondered why the hell he was to guard this shin-abusing midget! God must really hate him!
" What is wrong with me? YOU ASK ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?WHEN YOU WERE THE ONE WHO LOOKED LIKE A FUCKING IDIOT WITH THAT BLANK LOOK!WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?" Rukia huffed,turning her face away from her oh so personal bodyguard.
SILENCE
"you know what? It's none of your business. I am supposed to be your bodyguard and I very well remember what my job is. I am not your personal punching bag!" he said through gritted teeth "and whatever that concerns me isn't your business!"
"Ok," Rukia stated calmly,"you know what Ichigo?I like to treat everyone who work for me as if they are my friends. I care for them. It's the least I could do for people who are putting their lives on line for saving me. Caring for them . If you think that I am crossing my limits. Then I am sorry" she expressed herself in a heartfelt apology which left the orange-haired man think about his own actions.
Sighing defeatedly, Ichigo replied "I am sorry for snapping at you . I just - " Ichigo was cut off at mid rant when two petite hands surrounded his torso, bringing him into a friendly hug.
"talk to me .I will try to understand. Just -just don't close of yourself Ichigo. I know that opening up to a person whom you've known for only two weeks is too much to ask for. But I-" stopping at mid sentence, she looked up, her violet orbs glimmering with an unknown emotion. Ichigo stood transfixed to the spot ,afraid of disturbing the moment. He fought the urge to hug her back . but when she looked up, her amethysts locking up with his ambers, he lost it. Hugging her back gently. He savoured her warmth,calming his nerves. His mind recalled the conversation he had with his father
"Dad, you know I cannot do this" Ichigo reasoned to his father.
"Ichigo, situation called for it. You and senna had been childhood friends. It wouldn't be as bad as you are envisioning it. Maybe you could learn to love her?"
Ichigo sighed. "Dad, I don't want to marry someone whom I do not love. Senna is just a friend. That's it" .
His father sighed fitfully. "listen Ichigo, I have given you ample amount of time to find someone. you know that elders have been breathing down my neck ever since you turned 18. It has been two years. You are twenty now. You know how it is with nobles. I can't hold them forever. The recent attack on hitsugayas had put them on edge. If you do not agree to this, one of your sisters will be forced. Think about it again Ichigo"
Dipping his head into the nook of her neck ,Ichigo tried to forget every responsibility he had. Her warmth soothed him . he tried to forget about his impending engagement that he had no choice but to accept.
Ichigo Shiba Kurosaki had no other choice but to accept his fate …
As a heir to Shiba clan .
Rukia turned bright red as Ichigo placed nose in the nook of neck. His warm breathe tickled her, raising goosebumps along her delicate flesh. His lips grazed her collarbone, intensifying her blush tenfold. She bit back a moan effectively.
"I-ichi-go …" He tightened his grip on her, sending her flush to his body. He don't want leave his personal didn't want that engagement.
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Taking his time to distance himself, his warm goldflecked eyes met with her oceanic blues.
Rukia's face looked adorable with her blush
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Said raven haired girl looked at him, her lips pulling up into small,shy smile.
Dammit. ..he just wanted to kiss her. ..
Wait. ..that was one dangerous thought. .erase. ...Erase. …
Instead, he settled for one thank you.
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It has been two weeks. When do you want to carry out your plan?
"Let us wait for one more week ,Tousen. "
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Karakura high.
P.E class
Rukia wiped the sweat matting her forehead. She hated physical fitness classes. Although she loved playing sports , running laps wasn't her favourite.
As she passed through girls locker rooms, she could hear girls whispering and giggling.
"wow! Have you seen Kurosaki's body? Damn those abs. "
"one could grate cheese on them "
"I think I would like to ask him on a date "
Rukia couldn't help but feel irritated. Ichigo? On a date? With other girl? Why does the thought disturb her so much?
Or is it that she was steadily developing feelings for her personal bodyguard?
Her eyes widened at the realisation.
She had. .feelings. ..for Ichigo?
No way. She only knew him for 2 whole weeks .besides ,she liked renji
Renji…
It surprised her that she never thought of renji sans the day he left for his hometown.
Past two weeks, her thoughts revolved mostly around Ichigo.
And only Ichigo.
"Yo"
The object of her thoughts stood in front of her , smiling crookedly.
Damn it! Her heart started fluttering. With every step he took near her.
"Rukia, ready to go home? " he asked her, smiling gently. He was no longer thinking or spacing out.
Blinking twice to reign out of her stupor, Rukia nodded her head
Both of them were half way to the exit, when Mizuiro came running.
"Kurosaki, kuchiki wait up! "
Both Ichigo and Rukia stopped, confused.
"What is it kojima-san?" Rukia asked him puzzled to why he wanted to talk with Ichigo and her.
"Kurosaki, kuchiki, coach Kenpachi wanted to have a word with both of you. Apparently the relay swimming team lacked one more member. Arisawa-san recommended that you are good at swimming " Mizuiro looked at Rukia expectantly . Rukia liked the idea.
"I do like the idea .I will talk with my brother about this and let you know by tomorrow " she would ask Nii-sama about this.
"what do that have to do with me? " Ichigo asked, quit baffled
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Mizuiro took in deep breath " Well, you see, Kenpachi was clearly impressed with your football skills earlier today and wanted you to play on behalf of Karakura high in upcoming Interschool competitions"
"But isn't football team already selected? Me joining means that you needed to displace someone. Isn't it a bit trouble?" Ichigo questioned Mizuiro.
"Ah, about that -"
"Waahhhh! I can't believe that he had a nerve to displace me from group. What have I done to deserve this! " Keigo wailed dramatically as he approached Mizuiro, Ichigo and Rukia.
Up on seeing Rukia, Keigo's eyes shined .
"Kuchiki -san, I've been kicked out of school soccer team. A gentle kind-hearted lady like you should comfort me "he flew towards her, trying to hug her, only to be met with a fist.
"Ah! My nose! Kurosaki! "
"Touch her and I will break every bone in your body. You got that? " Ichigo threatened Keigo while the later backed off silently cupping his bloody nose,mumbling how unfair God was.
Turning towards Mizuiro, Ichigo replied "I am sorry Kojima, But I have some previous obligations to take care of. I am afraid I cannot join you "
Rukia internally scoffed. So I am an obligation? "Excuse me kojima-san, I would like to speak with kurosaki-san, in private". not waiting for any response, she dragged Ichigo to a secluded spot.
"Ichigo, why were you refusing the offer? If it is because of me then don't leave it. It may be helpful for you when you wanted to go to a university after this whole bodyguard issue. Besides sportspersons get scholarships easier " she urged him.
Ichigo internally laughed. Scholarship?he had already graduated from the most prestigious university at a very young age of 19. Why would he need one? He could enter any Ivy league collage of his choice if wanted. Clearing his throat, he replied to the petite girl " Rukia, it's not that. These past two weeks things are distractingly calm. I wouldn't take risk. Gambling with your life isn't a good thing to do "
Rukia's eyebrows scrunched up, clearly annoyed "Ichigo, shuuhei would be there. And I would be present at your would leave school together as usual. And whoever that attacked me in Tokyo, why would they wait this long to attack me if they knew my current location? You are just worrying too much. This would be refreshing to your mind. You had been pretty distracted and upset about something lately "
A look of surprise crossed his face which vanished as quickly as it came,replacing it with a grin.
"You talk too much Midget"he replied, his voice full of mirth. Dammit, this caring attitude of hers. …
"You make me talk too much . your thick skull needed some serious pounding" she replied haughtily.
"Che, as if"
Happy that the idiot bodyguard of hers was finally taking up the offer, she turned to go and tell Mizuiro about it.
Suddenly Ichigo caught her wrist, yanking her with some force, making the petite girl collide with his hard chest. Trying to gain some support, she placed her hand on his hard chest, marvelling at how it felt good under her palms.
Looking up at him, she could see warm liquid ambers staring at her intensely.
"I was upset this morning. But not anymore. Someone comforted me" his voice ended up more huskier, making her insides warm "and I wanted to thank them " he complied in the same husky voice,making her face blush harder
"you have al-already t-thanked them" she stuttered. Damn it Rukia! Pull yourself together! You are a kuchiki for fuck sake! You shouldn't let a mere -yet -handsome bodyguard affect you this way. She mentally berated herself.
"oh!" he sounded slightly disappointed. A sly smirk formed on his handsome face. "What if I wanted to thank them some more?"he insisted in the same husky voice which made her heart beat faster
Dammit! He loved making her blush. He loves teasing her to an extent where her neck flushes red.
Violet orbs sparkled mischievously "oh,you wanted to thank her some more? Then why don't you join school football team on her request " she said, her lips pulling up into a coy smirk
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He smirked in return " is that all, Princess?"
Her smirk grew wider
"Oh that's not all. If you wanted to thank me that much, why don't you take me to newly released chappy movie? "
Ichigo's gaze grew to the size of dinner plates.
OH HELL NO!
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