Back to school spells plenty of gossip.

Note: I do not own Bleach. Also, younger viewers should look away. Kind of a mini-lemon at the end.


Chapter 9: Trying It Out

Sunday went about as smoothly as Saturday. Rukia woke up in Ichigo's arms after making out for the rest of the evening. She could lie there all day if she had the opportunity. Ichigo awoke with her smiling at him in the morning light streaming though his window. If he thought she was an angel before, he damn well knew it now. He wanted nothing more than to stay right where they were, and that's just what he did. They stayed together all day enjoying the peace they were given. In spite of this, Rukia couldn't help but wonder where in the hell all the hollows up and disappeared to.

The twins began to worry about them since they didn't come down at all. Isshin just assured them that the two were probably studying for a big test they had the next day, and though they had their suspicions, they saw no reason to refute it. 'Enjoy it, son. You've earned it' Isshin thought to himself. He could remember all too clearly what being with Masaki felt like. If he had it to do all over again, he would've done the same thing the two kids upstairs were doing.

Although Ichigo and Rukia didn't want this to end, the weekend came to a close all the same. They had to return to high school the next morning, but at least they would be together all day. With that thought in mind, the two left for school earlier so they could take their time. They strolled along their usual path just enjoying the morning. Ichigo walked with his arm around Rukia's shoulder, and Rukia had her hand on his. The lovers had not a care in the world. That is, until Keigo caught up with them.

"Yo, you guys! Hey, wait up!"

Ichigo promptly scowled and readied his arm.

"Hey, how'd you guys get so far ahe-" He was cut off by Ichigo's arm yet again in his throat.

"Hey, Keigo" Ichigo and Rukia said in monotonous unison.

"Ohohow! Dammit, Ichigo! Why do you always-" He froze when he saw how they were arranged. "Heeeeey…What's going on? I thought you guys said it wasn't serious…"

Irritated, Ichigo scowled further. "Not that it's any of your business, but we made it serious."

Keigo jumped about ten feet in the air. "Alright, Ichigo!" He landed in a dramatic crash and then zipped right back in Ichigo's face. "Man, you really do work fast, Ichigo."

"Aw, shut up, Keigo!" Ichigo's fist came crashing down on the poor sap's head.

"…Okay…" came Keigo's squeaky reply.

"Now then, we have to get to school. You'd better do the same if you don't wanna be late." With that, Ichigo and Rukia continued on their way, Rukia giggling like always at the display.


It's safe to say that everyone was shocked. In came Ichigo and Rukia, one with the arm around the other. Not two days ago, they were filing in together in a line like they always did. Were they together now? Questions like this made the new couple the topic of gossip around the class, and the two in question didn't give a damn. They were just happy being near each other. The rest of the world could go to hell for all the attention they paid it.

Tatsuki couldn't believe it. Ichigo hadn't given any thought to girls for as long as she had known him. She knew he wasn't gay or anything. She just knew what his life was like and understood his mindset. Now, he had completely thrown it out the window. She was definitely glad that the poor boy had finally found someone, but she was sorry it wasn't Orihime. 'It's just good that she isn't here right now. I'd rather her hear it through the grape vine than see it without warning. Where is she anyway?'


Orihime arrived by the lunch hour. She had been surprised with early training by the strange talking cat, Mr. Yoruichi. She hardly ever missed school to begin with, so she wasn't exactly worried about the teachers pushing the matter. She would just say she had a doctor's appointment. In any case, today was the day she decided to get Ichigo and Rukia together. That was all that was on her mind after she checked in at the office. She would go directly to Rukia and ask her about it.

After signing in, she headed right for the girls' lunch time hang out. Thankfully, Rukia was there as usual. She joined in with the rest of the crowd as the questions began to fly. "Hey, Orihime. Where've you been all day?" asked Tatsuki.

"Oh hi, guys. Sorry, I had a doctor's appointment today. Routine check-up. How is everybody?"

With everyone answering affirmatively, she decided to go along with her plan. "Hey, Rukia. Can I talk to you for a minute?"

Though she thought it strange, she complied. "Sure."

Tatsuki became worried right away. Though she knew Orihime wasn't the vengeful type, she couldn't stop fearing the worst. 'She hasn't heard already, has she?'

When they reached a secluded spot, Orihime jumped right to the chase. "So Rukia, I was just wondering if you liked Ichigo at all."

Rukia's mouth hung slack for a moment before she smiled and a slight blush came to her cheeks. 'More than like if you take into account what we've done to each other over the past 72 hours.' "Um…Yeah, I do. Why do you ask?"

Orihime steadied herself before continuing. "Well, I was thinking that…the two of you would make a great couple." She began to laugh as she sweat dropped, rubbing the back of her head with one hand.

Rukia almost laughed herself. "Well, that's nice of you to say, especially considering we kind of already are one."

Orihime just about fell over at the news. "Oh…well, I uh…Great! That's great! When did you two make it official?" She suddenly felt like a complete idiot. At least she didn't have to talk to Ichigo about it as well.

"Uh, Friday evening. We finished studying in his room, and he just up and confessed that he loved me." She blushed even harder at the memory.

Orihime couldn't believe her ears. She didn't know Ichigo could be such a Casanova. 'How romantic…' She had to shake herself loose of her daydream. "Well, I'm glad to hear it. Congratulations."

"Thanks again."

With that, they returned to the group. Tatsuki, nearly sick with worry, was at least glad to see them both in one piece. "Hey, guys. What did you need to talk about?"

"Oh nothing" Orihime replied, sweat dropping yet again. "I just wanted to congratulate Rukia on her new relationship."

All the girls lit up at this. "Yeah, I know, right? I didn't know Ichigo was even on the market or I would've tried for him myself."

Rukia, though agitated, just laughed at the comment. After that, lunch continued as usual, though the conversation mostly stayed on the two love birds. Finally, someone got around to asking what everyone wanted to know. "So, Rukia…have you guys…ya know…done it yet?"

The girl in question happened to be taking a drink of her soda at the time. Needless to say, Rukia was shocked into spitting it out, coincidentally soaking Chizuru in her attempt to sneak up on Orihime. Her face went a flaming shade of red. "I…we…uh…"

All the girls with the exceptions of Orihime and Tatsuki instantly surrounded her. "No way! You guys did, didn't you? What was it like? What was he like?"

Orihime was just about as red as Rukia. Tatsuki, on the other hand, was red with anger. "Would you guys knock it off? That's none of our business!" All the girls were simultaneously swept aside by one of her famous roundhouse kicks. Little did they know, she was saving Orihime as well as Rukia.

After watching the girls all this time, Rukia learned that they normally shared everything with each other. She didn't want to stand out as abnormal, so she took a deep breath before starting. "Well…it was the first time for both of us…" She was instantly re-surrounded as the ladies eagerly listened in. "All I can say is…amazing." Her face reddened again, but for a different reason.

"Was he that good?"

She just stared off into space as she answered. "You have no idea…"

All the girls sighed with passion at the image. Orihime was sweating like crazy, but at the same time, she felt turned on like the rest. What she wouldn't give to be in Rukia's place…'No! No! Think of their feelings. Don't be selfish.'

The bell finally rang, jolting everyone out of their erotic daydreams. Tatsuki immediately went on clean-up duty. "Okay, show's over! Time for class! Let's go!"

As they were all heading back to the building, one girl Rukia couldn't quite place a name to asked her a question. "Have you done anything…interesting on him?"

Rukia had no idea what she was implying besides its sexual nature. Sticking with her plan to blend in, she answered nonchalantly. "Other than the regular…stuff, I don't think so. What do you have in mind?"

The girl just smirked deviously. "Okay, first of all, how big is he?"


Tatsuki was heading home with Orihime after a long day. She was glad the gossipy fiasco was over, but she still worried for her friend. "Are you okay, Orihime?"

"Sure…why wouldn't I be?"

She bit her lip trying to decide how to put it. "Well, there's the whole situation with Ichigo and Rukia…"

"Yeah, they make a great couple, don't they?"

"Uh, yeah, but…oh come on, Orihime. We both know you like Ichigo, too."

Orihime froze in place. She hadn't expected to be called out like that. "Wha? No, that's not true at all-"

"You can't bullshit me, Orihime. I'm your best friend. Ever since I've known you, you've had the hots for Ichigo. You can't tell me him being with Rukia doesn't bother you."

She hesitated before finally answering. "I never could lie to you, Tatsuki. I…I do like him. I've liked him since the first time I saw him, but the other day, I saw how he looked at Rukia and vice versa. It hurt, but…I'd rather he be happy."

Tatsuki didn't expect this. She was actually willing to give him up if he was happy with Rukia?

"And besides, Rukia's also my friend. I don't want to hurt her either."

It was shocking to say the least. Tatsuki always knew her friend was kind, but this brought it to a whole other level. 'Classic Orihime: too nice for her own good.' "Okay…so, what did you really talk to Rukia about?"

"Well…it's stupid really, but…I was gonna try and set the two of them up." She began her nervous laughter like always.

"Woah woah woah! Let me get this straight. You were willing to go so far as to make them a couple?"

Orihime slowly nodded.

Tatsuki's mouth hung open. 'There is nothing she won't do to make others happy.' After a moment, she surprised Orihime with a hug. Whispering in her ear, she said "You really are a good person, you know that? Sometimes I'm afraid you'd jump off a bridge to save a total stranger. When I start to think this world is nothing but a hell hole, all I have to do is think of you to know there's still hope."

Hugging her best friend back, Orihime finally let her tears fall as a sad smile spread across her face. "Thank you, Tatsuki."


(Lemon-ish)

As they had done the past two nights before, Ichigo and Rukia were tangled on his bed exploring each other's mouth. Time seemed to slow as they did so, and Ichigo didn't see that as a bad thing. Rukia, however, had something else in mind. She broke off the kissing all too soon for her lover's liking. Before he could make any comment, Rukia placed a finger over his mouth. "I want to try something out."

Ichigo had no idea what, but by the look in her eye, he got the feeling it was devious. She then opened his uniform shirt to begin kissing her way down his chest. Her lips on his skin in any way always made him shiver in delight. She got to his abs, marveling at how solid the teenager was. His musculature was unbelievable. Life as a Shinigami could do that to you.

Rukia finally made it to his pants, at which point Ichigo got an inkling of what she was doing. "Okay. One question. Where in the hell did you hear about…this?"

She just smirked and cocked an eyebrow. "A girl has her sources…namely other girls." She undid his belt and zipper as quick as a flash. Before Ichigo knew it, the girl had his pants completely off.

"Are you sure you wanna try this?" he asked.

Rukia looked him dead in the eye before answering. "You're forgetting I started it. At least this way, we won't have to worry about my volume level. Just yours." She laughed at the implication.

He just smirked and nodded for her to continue. With that, his underwear was gone in an instant. 'She must be doing that 'flash step' thing she told me about.' He had no time to contemplate it further before she started.

Rukia, remembering how the girl explained it, spit in her hand before grasping his hardening shaft. She then began the pumping motion the girl mentioned. She could tell she was doing it right since Ichigo almost instantly threw his head back with a quiet groan. She kept the pace semi-slow as not to have him finishing early on her. Like the girl had said before, 'It wasn't always the guy's fault when they came too quick'.

"I don't know who taught you this, but damn you're good at it" Ichigo said between moans.

"There's more where that came from, Strawberry."

She stopped momentarily, making Ichigo wonder what was happening. Since his head was still turned to the ceiling, he didn't expect the sudden change in texture flick the head of his member. He nearly jumped at the sensation. He jerked his head down to see Rukia spinning her tongue across the tip. She now had him shivering with ecstasy.

Rukia figured she'd better not waste time, so she wrapped her lips around it and began bobbing up and down as she was told. To put it lightly, Ichigo was shocked by her knowledge and skill. Her bobbing motions became lower and lower until Ichigo was pretty fucking sure the girl was inhaling his cock. Little did he know that this is what she was instructed to do. 'Go down every time you inhale. That's how she said to…what did she call it? "Deep throat" him?'

She finally felt him tense up under her, a sign she was waiting for. She made her bobs shallower and shallower until he finally let loose in her mouth. Rukia was surprised by the amount, but she managed to swallow consistently enough to take it all. After she sucked down all he had given her, she leaned back to stare up at him, licking her lips appreciatively. Ichigo was stuck thinking she looked so damn hot with that line of drool still stuck between her chin and his shaft.

(End Lemon)

"Just who the fuck taught you that?"

Rukia just laughed. "A girl I know from the usual crowd at lunch. She thought you'd like it."

"Damn straight I did. That was amazing."

Her grin got broader at the compliment. "Just one of many new experiences I hope to enjoy with you, Ichigo."

"Give me a few minutes, and I'll show you how much I enjoyed it."

"Can't wait, Strawberry."

He didn't know why, but the insult had recently gotten a sensual quality to it. Smiling his rarest genuine smile, he said "I love you, Midget."

"I love you, too, Idiot. Now, come over here and prove it to me" she said with a seductive wave of her finger.


Thanks for reading. Any comments are welcome.

Okay, yes this might seem a little overboard, but think hard over Rukia's character to start with. She was always quick to follow the lead of the kids around her since she had no clue on the customs of the living world. And if that mean learning a new way to have fun with Ichigo...well that couldn't hurt, could it? lol

Next time: Ichigo has some unwelcome guests.