Chapter Eleven

Ichigo sat quietly outside the principal office in the assistance office. Nemu was working diligently at her desk not paying attention to his presence. Minutes ticked by, they arrived early before students usually arrived; they did this arrangement to prevent any students to become aware. The whole school became aware of the incident that happened at the party about a week ago. Ichigo was unofficially suspended that whole week so Urahara would make preparation on what would happen to him. Today he was talking to his dad, including him on Ichigo's options. He heard the bell ring marking first period, the hall slowly quieted as the students made their way to class, he heard a few quick footsteps for those that were running late.

Not long after the principal's door open, his father step out, "Come in."

Ichigo slowly got up and followed his father in. Isshin guided his son to one of the seats, once he sat his father followed.

"We have come to a decision," Urahara stated solemnly.

Ichigo waited for the inevitable.

"You will continue your education here," Urahara said with a smile.

"Huh?" That was the last thing he expected, "Why?"

"Since your enrollment we saw some improvement in your grades. The Board reluctantly acknowledge your improvement though they are still a little apprehensive about you. They didn't want you to continue."

"How did you get them to change their mind?"

"I have more influence then they realize," Urahara stated.

The tension Ichigo felt dissipated, he didn't realize how worry he was. When did school mean so much to him? The thought of that raven head, he found his answer.

"Though now until you graduate you're going to be supervise."

Ichigo looked stunned, "What do you mean?"

"Someone will become your shadow. He will go wherever you go in school grounds."

"That's bull!"

"And you will be having a different tutor," Urahara continued.

Ichigo shot up from his seat, "I don't need another tutor, what happen to Rukia?"

"You really think it would be fair to her after what you did. Byakuya was furious and you can understand why. You put Rukia in a bad position."

"I agree with Kisuke. It would be best if you stay away from her."

Ichigo looked at both men in disbelief, he didn't think he would have to avoid the girl that has now become a constant part of his life. He wanted to fight back on those decisions, but he already knew it was a losing battle.

He grinded his teeth as he made his resignation, "I understand."

Rukia slowly made her way to the school front gate. She wasn't thrill about entering. Since everyone found out about the incident the students were now whispering about her. Whenever she walked by they started to give her side glances.

The first day she returned since the party was hard on her. Everyone seem to avoid her like a plague. She felt like she was being shun, no one wanted to be near her in class, any friends she had before left her. She knew the reason for that, they were all Luke friends and she is pretty sure they were blaming her. The first day Luke didn't show leaving Rukia with so much pent up emotion after that though he did arrived and everyone seem to have been sympathetic towards him. He didn't however speak to her, if anything he did everything he could to avoid her which left Rukia feeling awful. Ichigo hasn't shown up in a week which led her to believe that he got expelled.

A part of her still worry about him, the districts around here know of him which meant he wouldn't be able to build a life here, no one would trust him. He will have to move away. During that night and the morning after she was angry with him, she knew it wasn't fair to him but she had to let her frustration out and she rationalize that if she had never met him, this wouldn't have happen. When she arrived to school and experience the reception everyone gave her she realized that Ichigo, however arrogant he may be at times was her true friend, he never pretended and she now cherish that.

The bell rang as she walked into her first period class, everyone was starting to sit, she walked over to her desk, her seatmate purposely avoided her. Rukia took her notebook and pen and waited for the assignment, this will be another tedious day.

As soon as Ichigo entered his first period class, everyone stared at him. He was feeling irritated and their stares made him even more so. He could hear whispers. From the sound of them they knew of the fight he had with Luke, he could hear accusation in their voices like he was the one that started it.

He scoffed, this was ridicules. He went to his seat, Chad greeted him nonchalantly, the rumors didn't seem to bother him.

Ichigo slightly smile, "Hi there Chad."

"Hello," Was the silent giant only reply.

"Okay class, time to get started, remember today is the day for tests, so I hope you've sturdy long and hard," Ochi-sensei said as she entered the room.

Crap! Was the first thing on Ichigo's mind, he doesn't even know the topics the classes went through.

"Ichigo, I am aware of your situation. You won't be tested until tomorrow this will give you enough time to go through your topics. I've already wrote them on the board," Ochi-sensei said.

Ichigo nearly sighed in relief as he saw the board, this worked out better than he would've thought.

"Why does he get special treatment?" He heard a guy at the back whispered to his friend. He had to restrain himself from going up to him. It wouldn't be worth it.

School ended for Ichigo with the same routine of trying to catch up with his study while the class was taking their tests. It was a boring slow day; he was more than happy to leave his last period class until he remembered that he was to meet his new tutor in the library. The worst part of it was that he'll have to start from scratch with this new person and with his luck it would be someone who extremely hates his guts, which doesn't help narrow it down for the majority hates his guts.

Ichigo entered the library in a foul mood after thinking about his luck. Though what he saw waiting for him in the spot he and Rukia usually meet was a surprise he was not prepare for.

"Hi Ichigo," His only friend Chad said.

Ichigo couldn't help but smile slightly, "Hi there big guy. So you are my new tutor."

Chad nodded, "I was the only willing volunteer."

Ichigo expected that, "Well I'm glad it was you."

"It will be simple today. I'll help you study for your test for tomorrow," Chad said as he opened a textbook.

This couldn't be the worst tutor session he ever had. Ichigo was happy about that.

"So how was school today?" Her sister Hisana asked once Rukia entered her home.

"Boring," was her simple reply as she quietly went to her room.

She knew Hisana was worry for her. It was no secret about the situation in school. Byakuya knew the situation which he in turns share with her sister. This frustrated her to no end, she felt that her issues were not a big deal and having her sister worrying over it was pointless.

"Rukia I know things are hard now but it'll get better," Hisana reassured.

"It will never be the same! I'm hated and it's my fault that Ichigo have an even worse reputation! I don't blame him if he now hates me," She whispers the last part.

Hisana let her younger sister vent, her sister had a tough time, "I wouldn't be sure. Ichigo gave me the impression that the people closes to him will be more important than himself."

"I doubt I am one of them," Rukia mumble as she went to her room.

Hisana smile sadly, "No Rukia, you are one of them. If only you do not deny what you see with your own eyes."

"It is almost time," the sinister voice of Aizen announced.

"It's about time, just sitting around waiting for something isn't my style," Grimmjow stated.

"I've done enough research to feel confident of my actions," Aizen stated.

"And what is it exactly that you have found out?"

Aizen slowly smile which chill Grimmjow, nothing good ever come from that smile, "Soon, very soon the young Kuchiki will be mine and I will finally take what she has been hiding from me all along."

I am soooooo so sorry I took so long, trust me I didn't plan to take so long, life and work got in the way. This chapter is a little boring and short I know, but do not fear, for the climax will be coming very soon and I will do my best to make it longer. I thank all who is still supporting me!

I thank grayember13, andyantopia, and WarriorofAnime for their last reviews on my last chapter!