Chapter 9
Ichigo….Ichigo……..
Rukia slowly opened her eyes, she had been dreaming about Ichigo. She then realized she was wrapped in a blanket. She slowing sat up and she realized she was wearing her uniform and it was wet. She looked around and she didn't recognize any of her surroundings. She was in a small apartment, on a loveseat sofa. Suddenly she remembered all the events that happened. She remembered Ichigo at the restaurant with that girl, she remembered going to Las Noches, She remembered taking shots, dancing with Grimmjow, him forcing himself on her, then Shuhei.
"I see you're awake" A familiar male voice said. Rukia turned to see Shuhei. He was wearing black sweats and no shirt. He looked like he just stepped out the shower. He was muscular and tan, this made Rukia blush a bit.
"Uh, yeah, is this your place?" Rukia asked trying to hide her blush.
"Yeah, I live here with my mom" He replied.
"Oh" That's was all she could say, She felt awkward, she was caught in the most embarrassing and scariest situations of her life and Shuhei had rescued her. "Thank you…It seems as if you are my knight in shining armor" She joked.
"It was nothing" Shuhei said, he could feel the awkwardness. He was ready to yell at Rukia for being downtown by herself.
"Where are we anyway?" She asked. "This is downtown Karakura"
"Oh so I guess it's no coincidence that you were down here"
"No, not really, that asshole Grimmjow lives in one of the other building in this complex."
"Grimmjow" Rukia said his name with bitterness.
"What were you doing down here anyway?"
"I would rather not talk about it but let's just say I may never drink again" Rukia explained. Shuhei just smiled and handed Rukia a towel. "If you want you can go take a shower. I'll wash your clothes and dry them for the morning."
"Oh my gosh, what time is it?"
"Its 2am, but don't worry, I called Momo, she called your house and told your butler that you were sleeping over her house and she called Ichigo and told him the same, it seems he was all over Karakura looking for you. But don't worry Momo told him not to come over and check on you"
"Thank you so much Shuhei… do you think I should go to Momo's"
"Not the best Idea, I looked out my window earlier Grimmjow and a few of his boys are out looking you, and they guy who hit him" Shuhei said with a smirk. He hated Grimmjow and hitting over the head with a brick was enjoyable.
"So I'm gonna stay here?" Rukia asked confused.
"Yeah, don't worry I don't bite" Shuhei joked.
"What about your mom?" Rukia asked. "I don't want her to think that I'm some whore you picked up."
"Its fine, my mother is a flight attendant, she has an overseas trip."
"Oh okay, Thank you so much Shuhei"
"Stop thanking me, I'm happy to help" He smiled. Rukia hadn't noticed how cute Shuhei was.
"But at least tell me why you keep running away from your boyfriend." Shuhei insisted. Rukia sighed and told him what had been going on between her and Ichigo. She somehow began to tell Shuhei about her family and her past. For some reason, she was able to trust Shuhei, because he had saved her a couple of times she felt completely safe with him.
"From the sounds of it, the situation looks bad, but it doesn't mean he was unfaithful"
"I don't even know anymore"
"He assumed that something was going on between us and it was just a misunderstanding"
"How are you so sure, he isn't just gonna leave me?"
"He loves you, Rukia" Shuhei stated. "I see you guys together, you love him right?"
"Without a doubt" Rukia answered. "Then give him a chance" Shuhei said. Rukia smiled at him then headed for the shower; before she entered she turned to Shuhei and said "Thank you again"
He nodded his head. "Its fine, I made my bed for you, you can sleep there, and I'll take the couch." He said before walking away. Rukia smiled to herself, Shuhei had given her good advice, and she needed to trust Ichigo.
The next day…..
Ichigo walked to school, he didn't like what was happening to his relationship. He knew they both had trust issues that they had to deal with, but he loved her and he was willing to anything to be with her, Just as he turned the corner, he noticed Shuhei pulling up to school with a girl behind him on his motorcycle. Just then he noticed Momo walking from the opposite direction. He wondered why Rukia wasn't with her. Maybe she went home first. That's when Ichigo turned to see Rukia hopping of Shuhei's bike and taking off the helmet. Ichigo's heart clenched watching them.
"Make sure you work things out with Ichigo" Shuhei said to Rukia.
"Yeah, I'm gonna look for him now" Rukia said smiling; she was ready to listen to what Ichigo had to say.
"I'm gonna park my bike, see you in class" Shuhei said. He pulled away as Rukia watched him turn the corner.
"Hey Rukia" a voice said to her, she knew it was Ichigo, and by the sounds of it he was angry. She turned to see him, she was automatically sacred. He looked upset like he lost his best friend. I hope he didn't see me with Shuhei
"Hello Ichigo" That was all Rukia could say she didn't know how to start.
"The roof in five minutes" Ichigo said suddenly. Rukia nodded and made her away inside.
On the roof, Ichigo leaned against the fence as he waited for Rukia. Rukia quietly made her way to the roof. She slowly walked to Ichigo till she was in front of him. His head was low; she couldn't read any of his emotions.
"Ichigo, I-"
"Where were you last night?" Ichigo interrupted. Rukia stood silent, she knew the lie was that she was with Momo, but she didn't want there to be anymore lies between them.
"Answer me" He yelled. Rukia was now scared. Ichigo was now looking at her upset, hurt and betrayed.
"Before I answer, tell me why that girl was at the restaurant?"
"This again, Rukia? Ichigo was obviously irritated. "She is just a friend"
"So why were you so determined for her not to go back to her boyfriend, are you jealous or something" Rukia fought back.
"Why don't you trust me?" Ichigo yelled
"Well I hate that I always see you with that girl"
"How the hell, do you think I feel when I hear you were kissing my cousin and you always with Shuhei?"
"He is just my English partner and my friend, nothing is going on"
"I remember saying the same thing but for some reason, when I say a girl is just a friend I'm a liar" Ichigo spat back. Rukia realized he was right. "So, I'm gonna ask you again, Where were you last night"
Rukia knew after she answered, he would hate her. Although she didn't do anything with Shuhei, it didn't matter because Ichigo would be infuriated. She hung her head low and told him. "I was at Shuhei's"
Ichigo's heart shattered into pieces when he heard those words.
"Its over" He mumbled. It was hard to hear but Rukia heard it. She fell to the floor and started crying while Ichigo walked away with a tear rolling down his cheek.
Class had started a few minutes later. "It seems like everyone is here except Miss Kuchiki." The teacher announced. Ichigo felt his heart twitch when the teacher mentioned Rukia's name. Shuhei looked at Rukia's empty desk then looked at Ichigo. He could tell something must have happen between them but butting in would not help at all.
Momo raised her hand before the teacher could begin class. "Rukia, went home, she started feeling sick." "Thank you Miss Hinamori" Momo nodded then turn to give Ichigo a cold look. He noticed it but brushed it off; he didn't care about what Rukia's friends thought of him.
Gym class came along and all the guys were in the locker room. Ichigo was changing into gum clothes while Keigo was telling one of his crazy stories. Ichigo noticed Shuhei and his usual crew (Ikkaku, Yumichika and Izuru). He hated Shuhei and wanted to kill him. Shuhei noticed that Ichigo was glaring but he pretended not to notice. In gym class they guys were told dodge ball would be the game for the day. This mad Ichigo happy, he had a specific target in mind. The game started. Ichigo took the first ball and threw it right for Shuhei's head. Shuhei ducked and was shocked by the force in the throw. Man, he must hate me. Ichigo smirked and picked up another ball, and then Shuhei picked up a ball. Ichigo threw it at Shuhei but he missed, soon after Shuhei threw his ball and it hit Ichigo in the stomach. "OUT!" the coach yelled.
Ichigo stomped away not before giving Shuhei a quick glance at this time Shuhei was smiling about his victory, something inside Ichigo snapped and he ended up tackling Shuhei down. He started throwing punches and Shuhei fought back. They fought with each other, punching and thrashing for a couple of minutes until Chad simply picked both men up. He dropped Shuhei then his friends came to his side. "Shuhei, what's with you?" Izuru asked his friend. "Ask carrot top" Shuhei yelled wiping blood from his mouth.
Ichigo was let down by Chad, just as he was ready to attack, "Kurosaki and Hisagi!" the coach yelled. "Principal's office immediately" .Chad was asked to escort both men to the office.
Ichigo and Hisagi sat in the principal office in silence. Ichigo hated Shuhei, he kept thinking about what Shuhei and Rukia might have done while she was at his place.
"So you found out that she slept over my place huh?" Shuhei asked breaking the silence. Ichigo was ready to get up and hit him again. "You assume, something must have happen between me and her". Shuhei continued. Ichigo just sat there, any minute he would kill Shuhei. "Why don't you trust her?" That last statement surprised Ichigo, but he didn't let it show. "I found her in downtown Karakura, about to be raped"
"What?" Ichigo said finally looking at Shuhei with wide eyes.
"Grimmjow from the Espada gang had her pinned against a wall, he was gonna rape Rukia" Ichigo's anger rose through the roof when he heard this. He was now out of his seat grabbing Shuhei shoulders. "What the hell happened?"
"I hit him in the head with a brick and he fell unconscious. Rukia, who for some reason was drunk, was crying and wet from the rain, I took her to my place where I let her rest." Shuhei explained
Ichigo sat there dumbfounded. Rukia must have been upset seeing me with Senna and started drinking.
"She kept calling your name" Shuhei said to Ichigo. He turned to him. Ichigo was ashamed, he was complaining about Rukia not trusting him but he didn't trust her.
"Ichigo, I know you love Rukia, I can see why, she is amazing, and I don't think you realize how much she loves you back, I think you guys need to remind each other why you fell in love in the first place" Ichigo was so surprised to hear all the things Shuhei was saying. He was so sure that Shuhei had a thing for Rukia but here he was giving advice.
"I really messed up, I broke up with her"
"So what, fight for her, a girl like Rukia is definitely worth fighting for" Shuhei said smiling.
"Thanks Shuhei" Ichigo said "Sorry about attacking you" He apologized.
"It was nothing, you don't hit that hard" Shuhei joked. "Now go and make up with Rukia"
"What about the principal?" Ichigo asked.
"Don't worry about it, I get the principal free tickets for airlines because my mom is a flight attendant" He chuckled. "You think having a motorcycle at school is allowed?" Shuhei joked. Ichigo laughed then ran to the door to find Rukia.
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Ichigo arrived at the Kuchiki mansion within minutes. Ichigo ran to the door and knocked hard. Soon the butler came to the door. "Hello, Mr. Kurosaki, what can I do for you" he asked.
"I need to see Rukia"
"I'm sorry, but Ms. Kuchiki wishes not to speak to anyone."
"But it is urgent; I have to see her please"
"I cannot disobey Ms. Kuchiki's orders." The butler said. Ichigo didn't need to argue, he knew if he pushed further, he would get anywhere. Just as he was about to turn…
"And please do not attempt to climb into Miss Kuchiki bedroom window, which is open" the butler said. Ichigo turned to look at the butler who winked at him.
"Thank you" Ichigo said, and then ran around the yard to where Rukia's bedroom was. He used always climb down the tree by her window, when they were hiding their relationship. He started climbing the tree, which took no effort, he was used to it.
When Ichigo reached the top, he looked into the window and saw Rukia on her bed lying down. He jumped from the branch to the window sill and jumped into the bedroom. Rukia jumped hearing the commotion by her window. She turned to see Ichigo standing by her window.
"Why are you here?" Ichigo didn't even hear her question, he just looked at her, her eyes were red and puffy and her voice was breaking.
"I'm so sorry" He apologized. Rukia just looked at him, she was crying her eyes out again over him, and all she wanted to do was kill him and kiss him at the same time.
"I want us to talk, to actually sit down and work things out"
"How can you just show up at my house and expect me to forgive you" Rukia said. She was hurt; she hated crying over Ichigo all the time.
"I know I hurt you" Ichigo said. He understood that breaking up with before he even knew the whole story.
"I love you Ichigo," Rukia yelled, she was now shaking "I love you much it hurts, that's why I get crazy jealous when I hear about a girl you failed to tell me about"
"Rukia, I love you more than anything, you are my best friend and my girlfriend and I would never betray you, so now I'm gonna tell you the whole truth, and then you can tell me." Ichigo stated.
Rukia just looked at him then nodded.
"The week you were in china, I met a girl; I defended her from her crazy ex boyfriend. She helped me pick out a present for you. When we got to the Chappy store, they had a sale, 'Two necklaces for one prices'. She happened to like the necklace I was getting for you so I told her she could get the same since it would be free. The day you saw me in the park, I didn't deny being her boyfriend because I thought he would leave her alone if she had a 'boyfriend'. She kissed me on the cheek because she was thanking me. Last night at the restaurant, I told her not to go back to her boyfriend because he hits her."
Rukia was shocked hearing these words. Ichigo has always been a good friend and protective so it made sense, that he was defending that girl.
"Now your turn." Ichigo said. Rukia cleared her throat and started.
"In China, Kaien got really drunk and I was asked by his boss to take him home. He ended up kissing me and I didn't kiss back. Me and Shuhei are just friends, after I spied on you at the park he saved me from getting hit by a truck. Then he brought me home. And Last night, I uh…"
"Shuhei told me what happen" Ichigo said. Rukia was ashamed of ending up almost raped.
"I swear I will kill Grimmjow"
"Its fine, I went to that bar and started drinking, and it's my fault"
"No its not" Ichigo argued. "I'm just glad Shuhei helped you out."
"So now that we have confessed everything what happens now?"
"I have to give you space, I hurt you a lot and probably made you cry a whole lot" Rukia stood there quietly as Ichigo made his way to the door.
"Wait!" Rukia yelled. Ichigo turned around and the next thing he knew Rukia jumped on him and started kissing him. He was surprised but he kissed her back passionately. As they kissed she started directed him away from the door and towards the bed. She then broke away from the kiss and pulled his shirt quickly over his head.
"Rukia?" Ichigo said looking at her. He wanted her but he knew he had hurt her so much; he just wanted to give her time to heal. "Maybe this isn't the best time to" Rukia kissed Ichigo again.
"Ichigo, all I want is to be with you and I don't wanna wait…not anymore." She smiled and unbuttoned her shirt exposing her bra and sat on the bed.
"Are you sure?" Ichigo asked again. Rukia frowned then pulled him down on top of her. I guess she is sure.
A FEW DAYS LATER
"Why are we going to the park" Rukia said to Ichigo. They were in the middle of Karakura park "I thought we were gonna go to the Chappy store at the mall…I knew it was too good to be true"
"Don't worry midget, we are going to that hell on earth" Ichigo said back. Rukia frowned.
"The Chappy store is more like a heaven on earth." Rukia yelled. "So why are we here anyway?"
"I want you to meet someone" Ichigo said smiling. Rukia was confused. Who do I need to meet?
"Hey Ichigo" a girl's voice called. Rukia turned to see the girl who was the center of all her jealousy and mistrust.
"Hey, you made it" Ichigo said to her. He turned to Rukia; He knew Rukia knew who it was. She went up to Ichigo and Rukia and smiled. Rukia didn't know how to feel about her being there.
"Senna, this is my girlfriend Rukia" Ichigo said to Senna, and then he turned to Rukia. "Rukia, this is Senna"
Rukia just stared at Senna. She had never seen Senna this close and she thought Senna was very pretty.
"OH MY GOSH, you are so pretty" Senna said to Rukia. This surprised Rukia.
"Uh thank you" Rukia replied.
"No seriously, you have such beautiful skin and the most beautiful violet eyes… I wonder how someone like Ichigo got a pretty one like you" Senna claimed.
"Hey what's that supposed to mean"
"And your wearing your Chappy necklace" Senna said ignoring him. "Ichigo went through hell and back to get it for you" Rukia started blushing. She couldn't believe how nice Senna was.
"Have you been to the Chappy store yet?"
"No, I haven't Ichigo is supposed to take me today"
"Can I go? I have developed an addiction for Chappy" Senna exclaimed. Rukia grabbed Senna's hands excitedly
"Isn't Chappy the best?" Rukia said smiling. "The very best" Senna said jumping up and down with Rukia. Ichigo just laughed at them, he was happy that they were getting along. He was even happier when Senna called him the night before and told Ichigo that she got a restraining order on her ex boyfriend.
"Let's go" Senna said linking arms with Rukia. "Uh, Ichigo you don't have to come"
"Why not?" Even though, he hated Chappy he still wanted to spend time with Rukia.
"Because, I wanna spend time with Rukia, I might just steal her from you" Senna said winking.
"Ha-ha, whatever." Ichigo said crossing his arms.
"Come one Rukia" Senna said grabbing Rukia and running.
"Heyyyy, wait up!!!" Ichigo said running after her.
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Meanwhile in Tokyo, a teenage boy was filling out a college application. He was planning on going to Shinigami Academy.
"Don't worry Rukia, we will be together soon" He said as he mailed in his application.
The End
So yes I have finished chap 9.
Next chapter skips all the way to graduation. And you will find out who this guy from Tokyo is.
I don't know how long it will take me to update
