Title – Another Chance

Disclaimer – sadly I don't own anything… Tite Kubo does!

Author's note – My first Bleach story. I guess there are spoilers in here, so if you're not in the fourth season and don't REALLY want to know what happens then don't read, but it's really nothing serious. This is set before the bount episodes, but sometime after Rukia's rescue from soul society.

"I-Ichigo?!" she reeled back almost hitting the wall. This… he … how?

"Rukia…." He said jumping over the railing to her balcony.

"What… how?" She gasped watching him walk closer to her.

Once Ichigo was right next to her he leaned into her neck letting his hot breath bathe her tiny silky neck.

"Ichigo…"

Suddenly he wrapped his strong arms around her tiny waist pulling her against him tightly his head still pressed against her neck, "I'm so sorry."

"Ichigo…. How did you get here?"

"I asked Urahara to help me. I … Rukia I've been a fool. I … Rukia… I love you." He whispered pushing her into the door way kissing her cheek over and over before moving to her lips, "I love you!" He gasped pulling her face into his hands before pressing his lips to hers again, "Goddamn it I love you."

And it was all Rukia could do was lean against him and cry, hold onto him as if her life depended on it and cry. She pushed her head on his chest and clutched his shirt tightly balling her tiny fists into his chest letting her tears soak the front of his shinigami robes.

"Please Ichigo…. Don't make this any harder…." Her voice was so thick due to her throat's constrictions and the sobs.

"Stay with me, please say that you forgive me." She felt wetness on her neck and knew instantly that he was trying to hold his tears but some escaped.

"Ichigo… I … I can't."

Ichigo pulled from her cupping her cheeks again, "Don't say that."

"Byakuya Nii-sama can't stop the wedding. I will be married in two months. I will be Rukia Yemeni. His name is Keiko. Keiko Yemeni. And…. And there isn't anything I can do to stop this Ichigo..." She pushed him away slightly looking away.

But Ichigo wouldn't have that, he grabbed her hands and kissed her cold fingers, "Then I'll stop this wedding, I'll take you away. I'll stop everyone from taking you Rukia."

Rukia pushed him away from him clutching her arms as more tears slid down her cheeks, "No… they'll throw Nii-sama out of the Kuchiki family and strip him of his title. They'll throw me out too. And…" She turned back to face him the desperation in her eyes apparent, "I can't do that, not to Byakuya Nii-sama who has done… everything for me. he brought me in, fed me, took care of me… I can't…" She slid down to the floor letting her sobs take over, "I can't…. I love you…. Oh I love you."

That was all Ichigo needed to grab the small girl by her arms and pull her up hugging her tightly kissing the top of her head.

"I love you, you know that?"

Rukia looked up and kissed him full on the lips, "I love you, and I never once hated you. And all I want now is for us to be together, but we can't."

"Don't say that." He whispered kissing her tears attempting to take them away. He continued to kiss her everywhere on her face and made it down to her neck before the two knew it they fell onto the bed in a heated kiss their tongues intertwining for need and love and comfort.

He stroked her lovingly across her face asking for her approval as his other hand tugged her night shirt buttons.

She looked up at him and kissed him letting him know that whatever he has planned it will be okay. He unbuttoned her shirt and continued to kiss along her shoulder with every kiss her gave her whispers of 'I love you's'.

Rukia did everything she could to not moan loudly as Ichigo's mouth roamed her body teasing her loving her.

And Ichigo took her, filled with love and need. They pressed their hands together as he moved inside slowly at first but increasing his space. He kissed her neck when she reached her limit crying out his name. He came soon after muffling his grunts and calling her name out into her neck. Her fingers went straight to his hair, tangling themselves up in his orange locks.

They lay in the bed after making love with Rukia's sheets pulled up around her chest still keeping her modesty and pride. Ichigo laid next to her with his head above hers his chin resting on her head. She was holding his chest tightly with her arm wrapped around him.

"Ichigo… I love you, more then you know." She kissed his shoulder again tasting his salty skin.

"I think… I think I know…. And I love you just as much Rukia." He smiled into her hair taking in her lavender scent and hugging her tightly against him, "You were fucking amazing."

Rukia giggled against his hard chest, "Aren't you supposed to be at school Mr. Kurosaki? You are fifteen after all."

"Eh … missing a few days isn't going to kill me. You make me sound so young grandma." He earned that punch on his chest for that one.

"I'm glad you're here with me." she was feeling sleepy and tired but she knew that this couldn't last forever.

"I should go…. I have a feeling your brother will come soon." He looked at the time on his watch and gasped, 5AM.

He pushed himself out of bed and pulled his shinigami robes back on. He turned around to see Rukia sitting up in her bed still holding the blanket over her small chest.

"I love you so much, and I will be back Rukia. But I have to go home now, I have to catch up on school, but mark my words, I will be back." He kissed her passionately letting his fingers roam over her stomach.

"Ichigo… I'm engaged…. I … we can't." More pain in those violet eyes of hers, "But god I love you…" She clung to his neck not wanting him to leave but knowing deep down that he has to.

He broke out of her clutch and looked her straight in the eye, "I understand, but …. I love you still… and… I can't…. I have to see you Rukia. I can't just push you out of my life. I … I told myself I wouldn't allow you to marry another man if your not happy."

"He's nice… kind, gentle, I know he'll be good." She immediately regretted her words once she saw the hurt written on his face, "But my heart will always be with you."

"I'll be back for you. I promise. If he makes you happy…. Then all I can do is stand back and watch." Another kiss, "But I love you. Good bye Rukia Kuchiki." He smiled against her soft warm lips and stood up once again picking up Zangetsu and giving her one last longing look before jumping out of the window.

And for about the millionth time that night Rukia clutched her pillow and sobbed. She swore her heart was dying.

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I know this chapter is SO short but I did that for a reason, this was only meant for Ichigo and Rukia. So that's why it was so short. Anyways please review! Thanks :)