okay well, here is chapter 11.

I hope you all love it!

Rating: PG

Summary: He was never good with names, but her name was different.

Disclaimer:

Bleach is not owned by me…I wish it was…because by now, ichigo and rukia would of declared their unyeilding love for eachother and smooched.

but this story IS owned by me. So no stealing!


Ichigo waited outside, like he always did. He hated it when she was late, because it made him think and when he thought too much (especially about her) feelings began to arise…and after all they were just friends.

"Stupid midget" Ichigo said, shifting his school bag to his other shoulder. Okay, he was a little worried, but only just a little. He focused on the blue sky above; it kind of reminded him of her eyes…

Only a little…

One thing that stood out in his mind was her name; he remembered it and her face perfectly. Hell, he could barely remember his classmates' names but hers was different.

Maybe that was because she saved him, and his family…or maybe it was because he liked her…only a little though. After all, who could love an annoying, short, fierce, stupid, beautiful, midget? Gah! Wait not the beautiful one! He didn't think Rukia was beautiful…

Okay, maybe a little…

But back to her name, he could remember it and that made her different. Maybe it was because she introduced herself before shoving a sword through his chest.

"It's not shinigami" Said the wounded girl, who held the sword with a shaky hand.

"It's Kuchiki Rukia." Ichigo grasped the sword and steadied her hand…

"I'm…Kurosaki Ichigo"

Ichigo snapped his fingers and smirked "That was it! That's why I remember her name because she gave me strength to fight, after telling me her name!" Ichigo announced proudly. A kick to his back sent him flying to the ground.

"Daydreaming about me, how sweet" Said a petite school girl with a grin on her face, arms folded across her chest. It wasn't a question, it was a statement and the truth but he wasn't day dreaming! He was just remembering her, that's all…and that's not the same thing!

He growled as he stood up, and glared at her "As if! Who would even want to dream about you?" He snapped back, Rukia laughed and he felt his stomach flutter.

"Mhmm, whatever Ichigo…let's get home" She said leading the way; Ichigo followed her staying only a few paces behind.

I never was good with names…

I just had a problem matching names with faces, but with Rukia it's so different. I've shouted her name; called it out, hell…her name even got caught in my throat…several times. I wish I knew what made her so different then every other girl. I'm not a crazy girl chasing pervert like Keigo…but…

Rukia stopped abruptly and Ichigo ran into her, She almost fell but did not…"Idiot" She snapped but her eyes went wide as she soon noticed that Ichigo had his arms around her waist.

"Ah sorry! Youweregonnafallso, I caught you." Ichigo said quickly, the words just tumbled out of his mouth and it took Rukia a moment to figure out what he had said. Ichigo let her go and she continued walking, apparently Ichigo grabbing--no catching her, had not bothered Rukia the slightest bit.

"Hey Ichigo?" Rukia said, turning her head to look at him. He raised an eyebrow, butterflies were not supposed to flutter in his stomach when she said his name.

Maybe he's sick? Or maybe…

He likes it when Rukia says his name…only a little.

"What?" He said in response, he took the moment to look around. He was so deep in thought, just letting Rukia lead the way that he hadn't realized where the hell she was taking him. Rukia took a step backwards and grabbed Ichigos' arms.

"What the hell are you-!" Ichigo sputtered out and tried to get his arms free from her grasp, he failed.

"Shut up and hold me" Rukia growled out, wrapping his arms around her waist. Ichigo turned a bright shade of pink, that wasn't normal.

Yeah, he was getting sick…this blush must be a sign from a fever or something…or maybe…He liked holding Rukia.

Only a little though…

He tore his gaze from her raven locks, to the sight in front of him…Rukia had led him to the river by the school. The sun was setting, casting its orange glow over everything…he looked back down at Rukia.

"Why-?" He began but was cut off by her foot stomping on his, he glared but did not release the grip around her waist as much as he wanted to nurse his now sore foot.

"You are way too stressed, hollows and school…I wanted…you to relax, if only for a minute." Rukia said in a tone that was laced with worry, concern for him.

"Ah…I see…hm" Ichigo rested his chin on her head, breathing in her scent. He like the way her hair tickled his skin, only a little.

Rukia leaned up against his chest and smiled her hands resting on his.

Maybe, I remember her name and face because I care about her…and she cares a bout me…

Only a little though…

Then again, maybe it's 'cause I care about her…a lot. I think, I'll tell her someday but not now. I'll just be her friend…for now. Rukia…

"Let's get going dope" Rukia said, removing his arms from his waist and she headed off.

"Right, and uh Rukia?" Ichigo said, now walking right next to her. Rukia looked up at him in surprise and waited for him to continue;

"Ah…well uh…Thanks." Ichigo said with a light shrug, Rukia jabbed him in the ribs with her elbow.

"Fool, it was nothing." Rukia said a smirk dancing on her lips; Ichigo grinned and nursed his sore side.

Nothing? Rukia…you honestly have no idea…


A/N: yeah, this was kind of quick.

But I loved writing Ichigo in denial XD I think he was a bit OOC but oh well.

I was thinking about it last night, Ichigo couldn't remember Ishidas' name but he had NO problem remembering Rukias' name and he only met her the night before. Ah true love XD (Im such a sap)

Also, if you have a request for a story just put it in a review or PM. Or if you would like to draw a scene from a fan fiction, just ask for my permission and I will gladly let you.

I think I love my fans too much XD but before I start to babble on, I would like to say

THANK YOU (for reading and reviewing)

-DB-