For One More Day With You

AU Their relationship was never what you call the best. When she decides to end it, things turn for the worse when she dies in a plane crash. Devastated as he is about their break up, he ends up in a hospital after a car accident. Seeing his broken state, a mysterious man decides to help him. He wakes up the next day in his old room, 8 years younger. Will he seize this second chance?

Disclaimer: I'm STILL not the owner of Bleach :P (and I don't think I will be any time soon XD)

Chapter 9: The New Bet

Today, Ichigo immediately left the school facility after class ended and before any of his friends could even drag him to anywhere. He was determined this time especially when this day is very significant and if he wants everything to go smoothly, he needs to make preparations.

Rukia on the other hand was inside the principal's office carrying out her own plans.

"But ma'am, please..." She pleaded.

"I have to meet with the director," She demanded putting her hands on the principal's table.

The principal, an old woman with glasses and grey hair, looked at Rukia sceptically, "Miss Kuchiki, I know you're upset about the recent changes—"

"I'm not the only one who's upset! Which is why, I come here as the voice and representative of the drama club. The director needs to know what we have to say first before making such rash decisions!" She reasoned.

No. I won't give up. I've waited a long time for this—years at that... just to get this part. And I'm not going to let some stupid funding adjustments stop me. She reminded herself.

The principal then adjusted her glasses before she replied, "Then why don't you tell me what you are going to tell him, dear. After all, all the affairs of the school director must go through me first. I might be able to help you with your problem without drawing too much trouble from him, since I think you are aware too that he's a very busy man."

"I understand. Well then, I have a proposition to make," Rukia began with full resolve.


Meanwhile, Ichigo arrived by the river and just as he thought there was no one else there. He inspected the road and found a tin can of soda lying around.

Well what'd you know? It's here. He thought with a smirk.

It's amazing how this road always gets thrown with garbage A.K.A. tin cans.

He ran towards the riverbank and lied down in the grass, in the exact spot that he remembered he was before.

Great, everything is perfect. Now, all I have to do is wait... He told himself with a cheeky grin.

He closed his eyes and wondered when she'll get there.

What's taking her so long?

Maybe I should take a nap to make things more realistic... b-but what if the can doesn't hit me and wake me up!? I might miss her! She might not see me and just leave me be!

No. No naps for you. Just be patient...

But worse... what if she doesn't go here at all!? Since we already met a few days ago she might not—

Suddenly someone's voice cut him off from his thoughts.

"I'll show you football bastards! The Drama club shall prevail!" And as if that was the signal, he closed his eyes and waited for everything to go as he planned.


Rukia was on her way home when she passed by the river. She was a little proud of herself by the way things went with the principal.

Who cares about the people gossiping about her this morning, the important thing is there's still a chance to save the drama club. And plus, a way to crush those football assholes...

"I'll show you football bastards! The Drama club shall prevail!" She yelped in frustration. She saw a can in the road and by instinct she was ready to kick it when she stopped half way.

W-w-woah! Wait! Rukia! You have got to stop kicking cans. Remember last time?

The thought of a certain orange head crossed her mind. She stood up straight and looked around. And just like magic, there he was—lying on the grass... sleeping? With his hands behind his head. Her eyes widened and she froze on her spot.

He's here.

Should I approach him?

But wouldn't that be rude if I woke him up?

She looked at the can by her feet.

Oh man, good thing I didn't kick it, or it might've hit him again.

She sighed.

Then I guess I should just head home and leave him be. She told herself.


Ichigo was getting a little anxious now. He was ready to be hit by an empty soda can any time now. He even practiced in his head how he would react.

Where the fuck is that fucking can!?

Maybe she kicked it already!?

Maybe it didn't hit me and she left!

No. She can't leave yet!

"Shit!" He cursed as he sprung up into a sitting position. He blinked twice when he saw Rukia sitting beside him looking at him with a surprised expression.

"I thought you—"

"S-sorry... I... I didn't mean to wake you," She muttered sitting up straight. He just stared at her.

"I... um... was on my way home, when I saw you," She said as if that was enough to explain everything.

I knew I should have just gone home straight. Look at what you did? You disturbed him, stupid. She scolded herself.

And he looked so peaceful too.

She remembered how he looked. She couldn't help but stare when suddenly he jerked awake which really surprised her.

"Oh..." He finally said then he looked around for any sign of that wretched can.

Where the fuck is it? Did it miss me?

Rukia noticed what he was doing.

"Is there something wrong? Did you lose something?" She asked looking around herself also even though she didn't know what she was supposed to be looking for.

"I-it's nothing," Ichigo quickly replied with a nervous chuckle. "A-anyway... what are you doing here?"

Her eyebrows shot up at the question, "Mmm. You're right, I should get going." She simply replied and was about to stand up when Ichigo stopped her.

"W-wait!"

Damn it... stop stuttering! He scolded himself.

"You were... here last Friday," He didn't know why he said that though.

"I..." Before she could even mutter a decent reply, he brought out the note from his pocket and said that he found it there last week, suspecting that it was from her. Her eyes widened as she stared at the crumpled paper and what she has written on it.

Oh god Rukia, how many times will you keep embarrassing yourself? She asked herself.

"T-that could have come from anyone!" She insisted giving it back to him, although her blushing face didn't help support her statement. "I... never came here, last Friday." She tried to add, looking away.

"Oh..." Ichigo said taking back the paper. "That's too bad, I thought you were here but I guess I was wrong."

More like you were late. Rukia wanted to add.

Then there was silence.

What now Ichigo? He kept asking himself. He glanced at her and saw that she was simply looking at the flowing water from the river.

Okay, am I supposed to make her sad like before?

It feels wrong to do that... but what the heck do I do?

He tried to go back on track.

"So... football huh? By the way you kicked that can—" He paused.

Oh no wait. There is no can. Okay, okay, think.

"The... er... way you kicked that can... BEFORE... you should definitely... join the football club," He said it like it was something scripted but she didn't notice. She replied with as much emotion as she did before, "Join them!? I would never join those bastards. Not in a million years." But this time she just crossed her arms over her chest. He blinked twice at her reaction.

Well, that didn't help.

"So, aren't you going to ask me something?" She posed.

"Ask what?"

Ask? Ask what? I was supposed to ask something? Ichigo's brain panicked for an answer.

"You know. The rumours," she said not looking at him.

Oh right. That. Now that she mentioned it he remembered how everyone was talking about it. Yes, this time he can't help but listen to those gossips, well even if he tried not to he could still hear them. Heck it was like reading a newspaper and you're trying to ignore the headline. It made his head heat up in frustration having to hear those bad comments and rude theories about how or why the incident really happened. He just wanted to punch every single one of them for not minding their own business.

"Oh... that..." He said in a low tone.

"So you heard about it too. Of course you have. The whole school knows about it so you should too," She said sarcastically.

"Well I'm not really a fan of rumours. Sticking my nose into other people's business is not really my thing," He replied plainly.

"Yeah well, I don't really care about what other people say either," She murmured hugging her legs but Ichigo could tell that she's lying.

"So... how's the drama club?" He asked this time hoping he could light up the mood and go to a different topic.

"Oh, I talked to the principal and they agreed to give us one more shot to prove that we're worth keeping. AND WE ARE WORTH KEEPING! The drama club is just as good as any other club and it's DEFINITELY much better than that STUPID football club, blah..." She snorted then stood up.

"This year, I'm going to prove that to those bastards and to the whole school... I'm going to direct the best version of Romeo and Juliet in the history of history!" She cheered with her fists raised in the air and full determination on her face.

Ichigo's eyes widened. It's like that feeling of replaying your favourite part in a movie but this time you're in it.

Say your line idiot! His inner self tried to cue him.

He smiled looking at her warmly, "A midget like you... No way..." He said following his mind's script.

She raised an eyebrow at him and smirked, "You wanna bet on that?" She dared, her hands on her waist now.

"Look, there's nothing to bet on. As if you can beat Shakespeare's version," He explained standing up and crossing his arms over his chest—emphasizing his tall height compared to hers.

"Fine, but let's put it this way. If I'll be able to save the drama club through this play... hmm..." She tried to think of a consequence. "I'm not really sure about what I want," She cleared out.

"How about if you win, this riverbank will officially be yours, and I'll have to do everything that you tell me," He suggested.

"Sounds interesting... but, why would I want this riverbank? I mean, it's not really mine to keep, you can go here too any time you want," She explained.

"R-right. Then I'll just... do whatever you want. But what happens if I win and you lose?" He asked hoping to hear her say it.

Come on say it... He was practically holding his breath.

"If I lose," She paused for a moment then she locked her eyes with him. He was looking back at her with so much anticipation when she finally smiled.

"If I lose, I'll treat you lunch for a whole month!"

Ichigo's jaw dropped.

"Eh?" He let out.

After seeing his reaction, she changed her condition, "Okay, okay, TWO months! But that's all I could give you."

No. No. No. That can't be! Ichigo yelped in his head.

"Instead of treating me lunch," He finally spoke up. "Why don't you just... you know... go out with me?"

Her face quickly snapped back up to look at him after hearing his suggestion.

"G-go out with you?" She squeaked and she tried to observe his face. He looked serious about the idea. She looked away to hide her blushing face.

"W-why would I go out with you...?" She said trying to point out the absurdity of said idea.

Goddammit stop blushing! She yelled inside her head.

"So... Afraid that you'll lose?" He asked in a taunting voice. And that drained the blush on her face, replacing it with sheer competitiveness.

"W-what!? NO WAY! I won't lose a clear win bet! You got a deal!" She answered shaking hands with him.

And the deal is done.

Now all there's left to do is wait right? Because it was that bet that got them together in the first place, right?

For some reason, Ichigo thinks something's wrong about that plan.

They were together because...

Rukia lost and he won.

This time he felt it—another pang on his chest that said on the day the bet ended... none of them won at all.

A/N: So here is chapter nine! I totally forgot that I wrote this chapter already. I'm sad because it's long but wow, I never thought I'd make it to chapter nine but it's going to be a lot harder from now on. I hope you guys stay with me. Thank you so much for the reviews and encouragements. I'm so glad that you still read my work. Sorry about the errors and everything, I don't have much time to check. Anyways, keep reviewing because it's what keeps me writing hehe. I don't know if I'll be able to update soon, well that all depends on your feedbacks :D ILY guys and God bless :P

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