A/N: I think I'm losing inspiration so I might update on different occasions, and yes I know I'm late by 324325 weeks? Kidding, like 3? Sorry I've got my ups and downs. I was not able to write due to laziness and most of the time I wasn't home. Another thing is school started on the 6th and starting high school has been a pain for me. But at least I'm gradually getting better for English right? WARNING: SHORT CHAPTER!
I'm sorry when I read other stories I'm like "AWE SO CUTE." And when I read mine I think of some zombie apocalypse or 2012 doomsday.
Review Response:
AmileraeD: I'd have to say I thank you for your review, I understand I'm slow with the relationship and I agree my grammar is a bit off. Just to clear your question, Ichigo can't say he likes Rukia because he really didn't like her from the start. What it said from chapter one he said he admits that she's beautiful but he wouldn't go far to saying he likes her because well he never did thought of her that way. He's on a fresh start with that now.
ShadowSword524: Byakuya is testing them!
LeftHRyder: Ichigo is having second thoughts but he won't fall for Rukia that easy.
Kurosaki Anne: I'm trying to create fluff but every idea that comes out of my head is like 2012 doomsday, so horrid. & jealousy part I still have no idea, I go on I'll think of something. But Kaien is probably someone I would consider.
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Manga reader 125: High school love stories? I should try seeing some. Thanks for calling my story real hehe~ (Heart)
Ichirukilullaby: My inspiration is going low. Every time I think about writing the next chapter I get this lazy hate feeling like I should quit. But with this many people liking my story I have to continue like I promised. So thank you!
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Disclaimer: I don't own BLEACH
Chapter 10: I Spy
As the sun started to set and the moon started to rise in the twilight sky, Rukia got out of the now cold pool and walked to the secluded area where she left her swim bag and towel. As she picked up her lavender towel and dry herself she felt exhausted from running and jumping in the pool.
'I'm probably going to get a cold since I stayed in the pool for so long, I look like a wrinkly raisin!'
She sighed to herself while shaking her head 'no' and smiled. 'At least I had a great time.'
Once she was done wringing out her hair she reached into her bag to grab her off shoulder pink shirt and her white shorts to wear over her bathing suit.
Once she dressed she unzipped the front pocket to snatch up her necklace. As she stuck her hand in she felt no content of it. Rukia started to panic and move her hand around the small pocket to see if she could find it.
'Oh crap! Where the hell did my necklace go?' She thought terrifyingly touching around her neck to see if it was there.
Rukia started searching around the pool and change room, she felt upset because she didn't take care of it like she promised herself. After a few minutes of looking Ichigo finally came to of the change room and saw Rukia running around with fear in her eyes.
"Rukia, what's wrong!"
"Ichi-go the neck-the n-necklace, It's gone!" she studdered falling onto her knees looking down.
"What do you mean it's gone?
"S-Someone stole it, I-I swore I put it in my bag. I-I placed my bag by the fence over there and suddenly it disappeared! I can't find it. "
Ichigo then scowled and thought about it. 'This can be done by one person, that one person only.'
He then ran his fingers through his half wet hair and kneeled to pull her face up so that they were making eye contact. "It's okay Rukia I can buy you another one." He said pulling her in for a warm embrace.
Her heart suddenly sped down. "Thanks Ichigo," she hugged him back. They stood there for a minute.
"We better get going, Renji and the others left." He said breaking the silence. He pulled her up and headed out the pool. By the time they began their walk the sun had set down. The birds stopped chirping loudly and the street lights are on.
Ichigo, as he normally was scowling and frowning was looking around until his eyes fell to the petit woman. Rukia seemed too happy and he feels like he's killing her time, heck she probably doesn't want to pretend date him, she's just saying yes to help herself out. Ichigo frowned a bit deeper and sighed.
'This is how it is.' He thought 'I wonder if she'll say happy birthday to me, my birthday is in a few days.'
As they walked for a few more minutes, they finally reached Rukia's house. They both stepped onto the porch to see the door swing open slowly. As the door slowly opened, Byakuya's body appeared. He was standing there with an expressionless face like he was waiting for Rukia. Byakuya suddenly reached for the door handle turning it open.
"Hi," he randomly said. "Would you like to come in Ichigo?"
Rukia flashed Byakuya a questioning look.
Ichigo looked confused too, even though Byakuya trusts Ichigo (He thinks?), He was still curious why he was invited in.
"Uh- I-Can't really I'm-
"Would you like to come in, Ichigo?" Byakuya repeated flatly which made Ichigo feel nervous
"Y-yes sir!"
"Follow this way."
As Byakuya turned around to lead them to where ever, Ichigo and Rukia trailed behind him. He suddenly stopped in an open room which was awfully dimmed; there were candles lit and the fireplace was glowing.
"Two chairs for your two to sit down." He stated and slowly walking away to god knows where. "By the way, Hisana and I will be out."
"This late? It's 9."
By the time Rukia answered him he left.
Ichigo and Rukia stood there dumbfounded.
"That was random.." Ichigo said.
"I agree," she added.
"So…"
"Let's talk," she said pulling him to sit down.
Meanwhile…
"Byakuya! What in the world are you doing?" Hisana cried.
There in front of Hisana's eyes was Byakuya in his office looking though his two way mirror spying on Rukia and Ichigo. He was kneeling in a perfect position watching closely at each and every move. He was looking intensely at Ichigo scanning over every single detail. 'Delinquent' was written all over him.
"HELLO? ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO ME?"
"Be quiet Hisana."
"Why do you got to be so rude, leave them alone."
"No."
"I thought YOU," she pointed at him. "Said that he was in your approval."
"That was part of my plan to see if he really wants Rukia for real, his little acts are not going to fool me."
"What acts?"
"To see if he's making moves on her."
"Oh.."
"Now look over there." He said pointing at the room in front of him. "I set up a room for them, romantic isn't it?"
"You sure do have a sense of style," She answered sarcastically but Byakuya didn't notice.
"I'm only checking if he's going to make a move." He murmured. "Oh wait! Look they're talking about something, she's blushing. Oh no she's getting up, Rukia better not be getting what I think she's getting! Also It's her first time and on the couch too and un front of us! Oh-
Before Byakuya can mutter anymore Hisana punched him in the head.
"Byakuya, how could you think about that stuff! She's not that kinky either!"
"I'm sorry," He said rubbing his head. "I care about her."
"I know you do, I feel the same," she said looking down at him. "And look she's back with just juice for them."
"Are you sure it's juice…?"
"Well I didn't confirm that but…"
"But?"
"Rukia doesn't drink."
"True."
Byakuya was so caught up talking to Hisana he didn't realize Rukia entering his office. He froze. Rukia starred at them both. Bykuya was in a kneeling position frozen and Hisana was surprised.
"Oh R-Rukia what a surprise," Hisana said nervously.
"Nii-sama? Hisana? What are you doing here? I thought you left."
"Uh- well.. uhm-
"I'm looking for my car keys." Byakuya interrupted and Hisana sighed with calmness.
"Oh, well I'm looking for paper. Ichigo is teaching me how to make origami, exciting isn't it?"
"Very" Hisana said "well I think we better get going, have fun you two!" Hisana exclaimed pushing Rukia out the door and shut it quickly.
"Yeah, well let's leave them alone we almost got caught!" She said pulling Byakuya up and dragging him outside somewhere.
Rukia entered the dimmed room walking unbalanced and Ichigo caught her. She was forcefully pushed out the office by her sister 30 seconds ago.
"Rukia, what happened?"
"No Idea, Byakuya and Hisana are acting strange, I'm a bit worried."
"Haha, the same as usual weird couple," he joked. "So where's the paper for the origami?" he asked sitting down with her on the sofa.
"It's right here," she said handing it to him hesitantly looking down. Ichigo starred at her face noticing that something is bothering her.
"Rukia is something wrong?" he asked.
"Well- Um- your birthday is in 3 days and I want to suggest what we'd do for it.." she answered fiddling with her fingers.
"Oh I see." He said putting his arm around her back smoothly and laying back. "What's the idea?"
"I've been thinking of it being held here and we can invite the friends we actually talk to like 20-25 people. I think this would be a great place.. you know."
"That's actually a good idea." He said smiling pulling her closer.
For the rest of the night they spent time on making origami.
The next day Rukia spent all morning trying to convince Hisana to have Ichigos birthday at their place and Hisana was uneasy about it. Hisana knew they all needed Bykuya's permission before they could do anything. So Later on Hisana would ask Byakuya to say yes so he'd have the opportunity to see the real Ichigo. Of course they are going to lie to them and say they're going out but really they're going to be in their LOCKED office spying,, they have nothing better to do honestly.
"So can we please."
Hisana sighed. "Well I guess you can," She said. "I think you should start decorating."
"I'll be right on it!"
For the rest of the afternoon Rukia visited party stores to gather decorating items for the party room. She also went to grocery stores to buy snacks and food items. For the rest of the time she dressed the whole house with streamers and balloons. She looked round and was proud of her hard work.
'Two days, I can't believe two days, what should I get him? What would go down?' she thought.
"I shouldn't be worried, in two days everything will be fine." She said to herself
If only she knew what would happen…
A/N: REVIEW PLEASE
ALSO I KNOW NOTHING HAPPENED YET BUT BARE WITH ME ( Also sorry for short chapter, I bet review response and a/n is longer LOL ) there's also a story behind the stolen necklace that wasn't told yet which obviously we all know who took it... AND I PROMISE I'LL UPDATE ON WEDNESDAY. NOT NEXT WEEK. MY WRITING INSPIRATION IS UP AND DOWN AND AFTER WRITING THIS I KIND OF MISS IT AND YOU GUYS. I'LL TO MAKE UP THE WEEKS I MISSED BY WRITING EXTRA CHAPTERS.
SORRY IF BYKUYA IS OCC, IT'S BOUND TO HAPPEN. SORRY FOR CAPS TOO LAZY TO UN CAPS SO YEAH I'M NOT SCREAMING OR MAD JUST THINK OF THIS AS A NORMAL NON CAPS SENTENCE IF YOU SEE UN CAPS DURING THE SENTENCE I ADDED THOSE IN WHEN I UN CAPPED. I'll answer some review responses next week, too long dammit!
Love you all & Take care. –Alice(Heart)