WoW! So many reviews :o

Let's give notable mention too…

The many and I mean MANY of you that voted for boys, girls, twins and so many names.

And also those who have been waiting for this chapter.

My computer crashed taking EVERYTHING with it

But here we are :D

I know twins might be a little much for a teen mum so ill just choose between a boy or girl. But its so damn hard!

The thought of either sends me into a fluffy cute mood and can't choose. It's just too damn cute to choose at the moment. I'm kinda partial to a girl. I mean seeing tough Ichigo holding his little girl and having her reach out her hand and touching his cheek, doesn't that just sound too adorable.

But then a boy also sounds so good too. So I have names for each. 4 only so its gotten smaller.

-Names Picked out-

Boy- Mamoru (earth), Kai (inspired by a friend), Mizuki (precious), Jun

Girl- Kiyomi (Pure Beauty), Mina (by popular voting) or Aiko (Little Loved one), Akira

Disclaimer- I don't own anything seen here except for the dress concept and accessories. Bleach belongs to Tite Kubo and the blah blah blah.

!For dress concept see my main page for the link!

Dont let hard work go to waste :(

Why is this taking so long?

Chapter 10

"This is a reading list for over the holidays," The teacher announced, handing out a pile of papers to each student. "You need to keep sharp and this could be fun."

"Now it's not mandatory but I would really appreciate it if you didn't let my hard work go to waste." She smirked as the groans of her students echoed around the room. "Tomorrow is the last day of this school year and that means last minute exams, time to hand in all that work you haven't and preparations for next year. Class dismissed."

Ichigo stood up from his desk and turned to face Rukia who hadn't made a move to leave the classroom. He came to stand in front of her desk and Rukia looked up at him.

"Rukia can I have a –l" But he didn't finish. Rukia bolted out of her seat, covering her mouth, and disappeared from the classroom.

"What the?" Ichigo stared at the classroom door, trying to figure out what just happened. He turned and saw Orihime packing up Rukia's books and sliding them into her backpack.

"I think she must have had something bad at lunch." Orihime said as she picked up both Rukia's and her own schoolbag. "I wouldn't worry too much."

"A bad lunch? I highly doubt that." Ichigo collected his own bag and left the classroom as well. He made it to the door and looked around the hallway, but Orihime had already disappeared. Sighing he made his way down the corridor and towards the exit.

When Orihime made it to the bathrooms she checked behind her to make sure Ichigo hadn't followed her. Seeing no sign of Ichigo she sighed, a small smile spreading across her face. Looking around she moved over to the wall opposite to the bathrooms and leaned back against the window pane. She peered back over her shoulder and watched as the students below flooded out of school.

Looking back at the door she could her Rukia grumbling and held back a little laugh.

"Ichigo's really worried about you. I'm surprised he didn't follow." Orihime said holding out Rukia's school bag.

"Thanks Orihime." Rukia said, taking hold of the bag from her hands. Rukia started walking down the corridor, Orihime keep pace with her, as she took a few deep breaths.

"You ok?" She looked at Rukia with concern, noting how pale she was.

"Yeah I'm fine. I'm just hungry now." Orihime just giggled at her statement.

When the two made it outside to the front of the school, they noticed how deserted the grounds looked.

"Thank god. I thought the day would never end." Rukia said, stretching her arms upward, taking in the fresh air.

"You want to come over? Start getting ready for the dance."

"No thanks. I'm just gonna go home and close my eyes for a bit. I'm wiped."

"Sure, just come make sure to come to my place by about five-ish and we can head over to the dance together. It starts at quarter to six."

"Ok. See you then Orihime."

"Oh Rukia, wait a minute." Rukia turned and watched as Orihime dug around in her bag for a few seconds.

"Here. I found this." From her bag she produced a medium size purple book. On the cover there were picture of a small green rattle, a pair of yellow booties and a rubber duck under the curved title.

"It's a baby book. I found it a local book store and couldn't help myself. I've already pasted in the ultrasound pictures for you."

"Wow Orihime." She smiled as she stared at the pictures on the light purple paper. "Thanks a lot." She closed the cover and pulled her backpack around, opening the main section and slipping the little book in.

"It's beautiful." She smiled, adjusting her bag to a more comfortable position.

"Glad you like it. I better be going now." Orihime quickly hugged Rukia then pulled away and started off in the other direction.

"See you later Rukia." Orihime said, running off and waving back to Rukia. Rukia waved a little then turned and started walking home.

"That girl seems too excited about tonight. I hope this dress isn't too ridiculous." Her head dropped at the thought of what Orihime was going to put her in. She giggled a little, letting the thought slip from her mind and looked up at the glowing sky. She couldn't help but love the contrast of blue and orange clashing together. A sudden gust of chilly evening air blew through, ruining her moment.

"Its quite chilly out isn't it?" She came to a halt and dropped her school bag to the ground and knelt down, opened the zipper and started shuffling around. After a few seconds she pulled out her jumper and closed the bag back up. She pulled the jumper over head and pulled the bottom down to cover her back.

"There that's better." She said patting her belly, content at the warm feeling her jumper was giving her. She picked her back up off the ground and straightened. She was about to continue walking home, but she heard someone calling out to her.

"Hey! Rukia!" Rukia turned and spotted Ichigo bounding over to her.

"Hey what's up?" She turned to face him, looking him directly in the eye.

"I needed to talk to you."

"I feel like… these last few weeks we really haven't talked much."

"Yeah, I'm sorry. I've just had a lot on my mind."

"What was that about? Back at school?"

"I dunno. I just felt really weird. I might of had something bad to eat."

"There's a bug going around. Maybe you caught a dose of it."

"Maybe." Rukia bit her lip trying to think of a way to change the subject. Thinking of a topic she cleared her throat a little before speaking.

"So you ready for the dance tonight?"

"Yeah all set. You?" Ichigo said, scuffing his shoe along the footpath.

"Orihime made sure of that. Cant slack off too much with her around me."

Ichigo was about to saying more but was stopped.

"Ichigo!"

"Oh boy." Ichigo muttered to himself, his usual scowl crossing his face.

"What are you doing out here? You should be getting ready."

"Ready for what?"

"The dance silly. It starts at seven but I need you to be there by about six so my parents can meet you."

"Kana I-"

"Well I gotta go get ready. See you soon."

Ichigo stood staring in shock in the direction Kana ran off in.

"Sorry about that."

"No problem."

"Now Rukia about-"

"Uhh let's go. I need some rest before going around to Orihime's or I'm not going to survive the night."

"Right." Ichigo watched as Rukia started walking towards the street where the clinic was. He watched as her head tilted back and she gazed up at the sky, and noticed how the sunlight hit, illuminating her face. He couldn't help but find her…pretty.

'Be damned if I ever admit that out loud.' Shaking the thought from his head he followed after her, catching her easily, and they walked back to the clinic in silence.

"Ill meet you inside."

"Sure." Ichigo watched Rukia scale up the front of his house towards his open bedroom window.

Once inside she slipped off her shoes and closed the window behind her, instantly feeling the temperature difference. She pulled off her jumper and laid it inside up one end of the closet.

Just as Ichigo entered the room she chucked her schoolbag into the closet and climbed in after it. Her hand came to rest on the door to the closet and she started to close it.

"I'm gonna lay down for a little while before I have to head over to Orihime's."

"Sure." And with that she closed the door. Pushing her bag to the end of the closet she dug out her phone and flipped it open, deciding to trust her phone alarm better than her own judgment. Setting it for five she laid it up next to her head and collapsed back against her pillow. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, feeling sleep creeping up to take her away.

A few hours later Rukia managed to wake up on her own, without the assistance she thought she would need. Groaning, she sat up and stretched out her back, feeling her tense muscles loosen up. Looking around she picked up her phone and noted the time was only 5:52.

"Wow, I managed to beat my alarm." She shut it off and put it on top of her back pack.

Deciding to fill in time she unzipped her backpack and pulled out the little purple book Orihime gave her. She looked at the cover and her fingers traced over the title,

My Pregnancy Book

Rukia opened the purple cover and flicked through the first couple of pages to the couple of ultrasound photos pasted on the page.

She grabbed a pen from her bag and started filling out the 13th week section, noting down all the little details she felt important to remember.

It feels a little strange to be keeping a journal. I've never really thought about keeping one before, and now to be keeping a pregnancy journal seems very strange. But I think it's a really good idea.

Well it's fast approaching Christmas and ending school tomorrow, so I'll have a lot of time to myself to prepare.

The morning sickness has eased off for the time being and hopefully it stays this way.

Tomorrow I enter the 14th week of my pregnancy. It seems to all be going by so fast but I still have a long way to go.

Such a short time. And yet it will be a lot of time Ichigo's missed out on. I keep trying to tell him but every time I try to I get scared.

I know I have to tell. No. I want to tell him. I need him with me. I need the father of my child but I can't seem to keep my nerve long enough to tell him. And now he's dating Kana. Should I still even tell him? I mean what if he breaks up with her just because of the baby. I mean he couldn't actually love me.

Right?

This whole experience has made me realize that I am in love with Ichigo. I have for a while. But I don't ever think he could feel the same.

Let's just hope everything works out. I can't complain too much though. I have a beautiful baby growing inside me and friends who are so supportive.

Everything will work out fine.

I hope.

Rukia sat the pen and book down for a second before scanning the page slowly to read over her words, letting her acknowledgement sink in.

'I'm really in love… with Ichigo aren't I?' She let out a sigh and looked down at the belly.

"What do you think huh? Do think I am, in love with your moronic, carrot top father?" She whispered.

Shaking her head she let the book close and slid it under her pillow and replaced the pen back into her school bag. Grabbing her jumped she carefully opened the closet door and slid out, cringing slightly at the bright light. She looked to where Ichigo was studying and smiled as he turned his head to look at her.

"Better?"

"Much. I'm gonna head over to Orihime's now. I'll see you at the dance ok." She slipped the jumper over her head and walked over to the window, slipped on her shoes and opened the window.

"Be careful." Ichigo warned. Rukia peeked over her shoulder and noticed he had turned back to his homework.

"I will." And with that she climbed out the window.

Orihime's House

Rukia stood outside Orihime's for a good three minutes before gaining the courage to climb up the stairs and knock on the front door. The door suddenly opened and there Orihime stood with a facial mask and curlers already applied. The sight made Rukia jump back slightly.

"Rukia you're here. Finally." No questions asked Orihime pulled her inside and slammed the door. She pushed Rukia down the hall and straight into the bathroom.

"Your dress is hanging on the back of the door and the shoes are in the box on floor under the sink. Hurry up."

"What just happened?" Rukia muttered to herself, a little stunned as to what just happened. Shaking of the confusion she stripped off and pulled the dress off the hanger and slipped into it with ease. She adjusted the top of the dress to sit properly on her chest and fixed a piece of the skirt that bunched up to her thigh.

Removing the lid on the shoes she slipped them on one at a time, holding onto the sink to balance. When she stood up straight, she wobbled slightly, adjusting to the new height and carefully let go of the sink.

"Come on Rukia, we're going to be late!"

"Alright alright." The bathroom door opened and Rukia slowly stepped out, hesitantly placing a high heeled foot out onto the wooden floor.

"Oh wow. You look-" Tatsuki stopped mid sentence, not really knowing what to say. She couldn't help but take in every detail of Rukia's appearance.

"Hey Tatsuki is…Rukia…ready?" Orihime stopped, her mouth gaping as she looked Rukia from head to toe. Rukia ran her hand from her lips and down across the dress nervously. The dress was a silver strapless gown. Instead of being fitted, it flowed down from just under the bust line to hide her stomach and fell down to her ankles. From the knee down the material gradually became transparent till the end. The skirt, from the waist line down, had rhinestones scattered all the way to the bottom and around to the back. On the stomach there was a pattern of beading spreading from the center outwards. Across the top of dress along the bust line was beading that spread up into a triangle shape towards the curve where her arm began and in a lower section, spread all the way around to the back.

Her shoes were 3 and a half inch heeled stilettos with pearls encrusted around the ankle and leading down across the tops of her feet and a thin band joined out and wrapped around the balls of her feet.

"Is the something wrong?" She asked, placing her hands on her stomach, looking for the problem.

"Rukia you look gorgeous." Tatsuki said, smiling as she watched Rukia panicking.

"Wow." Tatsuki reached over and closed Orihime's mouth, breaking the girl out of her stupor. Rukia smiled, blushing at the stares and compliment.

"Come on. I'll do your hair." Orihime stepped towards Rukia and grabbed her hand, pulling her towards a chair and mirror she set up.

"Oh I forgot the slides. You sit down and ill be right back." Rukia watched the orange haired girl disappear into her room, and then slowly stepped towards the chair. She sat down and patiently waited for Orihime to come back.

"Ok. Just sit still and ill get your hair and makeup done." Rukia just sighed and prayed Orihime didn't go too overboard.

When Orihime was done Rukia peered to look in the mirror. Her hair which was usually just hanging out in no particular fashion was now pulled back into a ponytail, but instead of a hair tie, her own hair was wrapped loosely around it. The section of fringe that usually hung down the middle of her face was pulled back into an arch down the center and tied off in the ponytail. Orihime also left a few pieces of hair to drape down either side of her face.

Her makeup was simple; black eye shadow lightly dusted across her eyelids, mascara and a light pink lip-gloss. While she was at it Orihime fastened a necklace around Rukia's neck, adding a beautiful vintage diamond necklace to the mix. The necklace around the collar was curvy and had leaves sitting around each side and where it met up at the front, the necklace dropped down the chest and ended in a flower.

"So what do you think?"

"It's amazing Orihime." She stood up from the chair and hugged Orihime tightly. "Thank you so much."

Orihime just giggled a little and hugged her friend back.

"It was no trouble really." She pulled back and let out a deep breath. "Now ill just grab my purse and we can all go."

As Orihime disappeared Rukia played with the tip of the necklace, smiling as she looked down at the dress which was doing well to hide her stomach.

"Here almost forgot these two." Tatsuki held out her hand and gave Rukia a bracelet and an armband. The bracelet was a diamond cuff of four bands and the armband was a Celtic style silver band. Rukia put both pieces on and sighed.

"Anything else? I'm staring to feel like a window display." Both girls just smiled and all three grabbed their coats and headed out the door.

The dance

The students had been told the dance would be something special. And they were not disappointed. There were decorations all around and the room was bright and airy. The roof had been strung with blue fairy lights and candles laid all around the room. Tables had been decorated with pink flower petals over, depending on the table, a white or black table cloth. A dj booth had been set up and a large section had been made into the dance floor.

The party was well under way by the time the girls arrived and everyone appeared to be having a fantastic time, the music booming from speakers placed around the room.

"This place looks incredible." Rukia said in awe, staring up at the ceiling.

Of course she wasn't the only one in awe. Many glanced at her, not believing this was the same Rukia they went to school with. Mizuiro spotted her and his jaw dropped.

"Oh my-" His brain couldn't even finish his sentence. Spotting Ichigo on the far side of the room he took one last look at Rukia before making his way over to the bored male.

Ichigo was busy staying hidden from Kana when Mizuiro popped up in front of him.

"Hey Ichigo, have you seen Rukia?"

"No. Is she here?"

"Oh man is she ever."

"What's wrong?"

"Just be prepared to drool. A lot!" He grabbed Ichigo by the arm and started pulling him in the direction Rukia went in. Spotting her, he stopped and pointed Ichigo in the right direction. Ichigo started walking but stopped when she turned and he saw her fully for the first time.

"Rukia?" He stared at her, feeling his mouth go dry and his hands start to sweat.

"Hey Ichigo." She smiled at him and came a little closer, making him more nervous.

"What happened to you? You look…" Worry washed over Rukia's face, thinking he was going to say she looked horrible or something.

"You look beautiful."

'Is this the same Rukia? She… she looks stunning.' He thought, still trying to take it all in.

"Thanks." Her smiled brightened at that, her heart fluttering. Keigo came up to the, looking depressed and lonely.

"What's wrong with you?" Ichigo asked, not totally concerned, but might as well ask.

"I've lucked out! I can't find anyone to dance with!" Keigo cried his hanging down depressed and sullen. Feeling bad for him Rukia closed the gap.

"Come on Keigo Ill dance with you." Rukia said grasping his hand. He looked up and found her smiling sweetly. He looked at her shocked for a second then smile widely and dragged her out onto the dance floor.

Orihime watched on as Rukia tentatively started moving along to the beat of the song, laughing as Keigo grabbed her hand and spun her in and out of his hold. Slowly as she got more and more into the song she started to let go and giggled as Keigo tried dipping her and spinning her.

At the end of the song he bowed to her, thanking her for the dance, and she moved off to the sidelines to where Orihime was standing. In her hand was a glass of water which she held out to Rukia, which Rukia accepted and started gulping down.

"Having a terrible time I see." Orihime said laughing as Rukia gulped down the last of the water. She put the glass down on the table and leaned back against the table, although her rest period didn't last long.

"Rukia, would you do me the honor and dance with me?" Mizuiro asked holding out his hand to her.

Rukia laughed nervously, trying to think of some way to avoid the situation, with no success. She was unexpectedly saved by the sound of, "Actually," Uryu said as he pushed up his glasses back onto the bridge of his nose. "I'd like to dance this next song with Kuchiki-san, if she doesn't mind."

Rukia smiled gratefully and agreed, leaving Mizuiro with Orihime who told him something, sending him running off smiling.

Orihime looked on as Uryu took Rukia's hand gently and started to slowly sway to the music.

"Thank you."

"You looked cornered." He said, stating the obvious.

"I was."

"And I know you don't want everyone finding out. It's understandable."

"What?"

"I'm not thick like Ichigo. I know." He said nonchalantly.

"For how long?"

"A few weeks."

"Weeks?" Rukia questioned, panic setting in.

"Don't worry. I haven't said anything. And I don't plan to either."

"I just cant believe you know. I thought I was hiding it well."

"Oh you were. I just was a little too observant."

"I take it Ichigo is…" He asked, waiting for her to finish.

"Yeah."

"Well you can trust me. He won't find out from me."

"Thanks Uryu." She smiled, feeling relief set in.

"Mind if we go join Orihime after this song?"

"Sure."

They danced slowly for the rest of the song, completely silent until the song ended, and the two walked back over to where Orihime had snagged a table. Sitting down Rukia started to relax until the dj announced the next song.

"This song, written by one of the students, Rukia Kuchiki, and is titled Love the Fall. Enjoy."

"Oh Rukia, it's your song." Orihime said giddily. When the lyrics started Rukia followed them in her mind.

I remember the time
When I was searching my mind
Just to find out if I ever define who I am

"Did you have fun dancing with Uryu?" Orihime asked, snapping Rukia out of the song.

"I did. But now I'm exhausted." Her breathing was coming out in short puffs as she took slows sips of water.

But I can't give up
No I won't give up
Until you see that okay's never ever enough

What if I dive off the edge of my life
And there's nothing beneath
What if I live
Like there's nothing to lose

"I take it your not having as bad a time as you thought?"

"Ok I admit this is pretty fun."

"And people seem to love your song." Rukia looked around at the other students and had to agree. Everyone was screaming and having a blast.

"That's good." She giggled as she watched some of the girls trying to reach the high notes of the song. "At least they don't hate it."

As the song drew to a close, some student requested to replay the song, but the dj just ignored them.

By this stage Rukia's breathing finally returned to a normal pace she shifted in her seat to sit up straighter just as a new song started playing and Ishida came over, asking Orihime to dance. Blushing a fairly deep shade of pink she took Uryu's hand and stood but stopped and turned to Rukia. When Orihime told her they were going to dance Rukia just collapsed back into her chair.

"How can you go again? I'm exhausted! And you've danced more than I have." Uryu just smirked slightly and pushed his glasses back onto the bridge of his nose.

"Come on Rukia. Come and dance with us." Orihime pleaded, grabbing hold of Uryu's hand, causing the boy to turn a deep shade of raspberry.

"No thanks. I think I'll just here and rest." She replied, placing a hand over her stomach.

"Ok. Do you want some more water or something?"

"I'm ok." Rukia just smiled and watched and Ishida led Orihime onto the dance floor.

I need another story
Something to get off my chest
My life gets kinda boring
Need something that I can confess
'Til all my sleeves are stained red

Rukia giggled as Ishida dipped Orihime, nearly dropping her and Orihime just kissed him on the cheek, turning the pale boy bright red.

'She seems to be doing that to him a lot. Poor guy.' Rukia thought to herself, letting her eyes scan away from the dancing pair.

"Although he isn't letting her slip either." She mumbled, smiling at the thought of the pair.

From all the truth that I've said
Come by it honestly I swear
Thought you saw me wink, no
I've been on the brink, so

Tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insinceres
I'm gonna give all my secrets away

'Secrets huh…' She thought to herself, her eyes catching a glimpse of Ichigo on the dance floor with Kana pressed tightly to his body. His eyes seemed to be trained on a particular spot on the wall and nothing was going to change that. Not even Kana rubbing up against him like a cat in heat.

This time, don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away

Feeling uneasy from the song and seeing Ichigo with Kana, not to mention her own stomach, Rukia stood up from her chair and made her way over to Orihime, determined to leave the dance. When she reached said girl she tapped her on the shoulder. Orihime turned to her laughing but immediately started to worry at the pale and torn expression on Rukia's face.

"Rukia?"

"I'm gonna go. I'm not feeling so good."

"Oh…Ok. Call me when you get back so I know you got home safe." Rukia turned to go but Orihime put a hand on her shoulder stopping her. She looked over her shoulder at Orihime, confused.

"Aren't you going to tell Ichigo?" Orihime asked, nodding her head to where Ichigo was.

Rukia followed Orihime's gaze to where Ichigo was. The pair had stopped dancing, and Kana was gripping his arm tightly while he talked to Chad.

"No. He looks busy. Ill leave him alone." Orihime noticed the sad look on Rukia's face and pulled the girl into a hug, knowing the real reason she wouldn't go over there.

"Thanks for talking me into this Orihime. I had a great time." She pulled away and smiled honestly.

"Be careful Rukia." She said, watching Rukia make her way through the crowd. When she lost sight of her, Orihime turned and looked back over at Ichigo, who now seemed to be not only ignoring Kana, but scanning the crowd for somebody. He pulled away from Kana and came through the crowd, heading straight towards Keigo who was dancing like he was having a seizure.

"Keigo." He tapped his friend on the shoulder, wincing slightly as Keigo fell and landed flat on his face.

"Dammit Ichigo! What the hell was that for?"

"I didn't do anything."

"You interrupted my move; I was just about to bust too!" Keigo complained.

"Whatever."

"So what's up?" Keigo asked, still a little peeved.

"Have you seen Rukia?"

"Didn't she just leave? I thought I saw her heading towards the exit."

"When?"

"Literally just left. Not even five minutes ago."

"Thanks." He left and made his way towards the exit.

"Ichigo!" The shrill of Kana's screech sounded behind him. He stopped but only long enough to see the displeasure written across Kana's face. Shaking his head he continued towards the exit. Stepping out into the cold night he searched for Rukia but couldn't see her anywhere around.

"Damn it. She's gone already."

"Wait! Ichigo!"

"Ichigo, you cant just leave like this."

"Kana, there's been an emergency. I have to go."

"But-" Before Kana could say anything; Ichigo had already taken off down the steps.

The whole way home questions flashed through Ichigo's mind, making him even more confused than before. When he rounded the corner he spotted his house and picked up his pace, running through the gate and bursting through the front door.

The whole house was in darkness, except for the dull glow of the street light outside filtering through the half closed curtains. Kicking off his shoes he immediately made his way upstairs to his bedroom. He kept his footsteps quiet until finally he stopped outside his bedroom door. His hand hesitated over the door knob, deciding whether or not to enter. Without thinking he opened the door and stepped into the room. When he looked up, there was Rukia rugged up in her pyjamas and spread out on her side reading a manga. Hearing him enter she looked up and smiled lightly.

"Hey welcome back. Have fun?"

"Yeah it was good. What about you? You left so suddenly. You ok?" He let the door close behind him, hearing it click behind him.

"Yeah just felt a bit queasy."

He walked over to the bed and sat down next to her, watching as she shifted away from him.

"Something wrong?"

"No, just tired." She lied, covering her mouth to fake a yawn. She closed the manga in her hand and stood up off the mattress, avoiding Ichigo's gaze by looking at the closet doors.

"Goodnight Ichigo." She made to move towards the closet when a warm hand wrapped around her wrist. She looked over her shoulder to yell only to stop at the sight of Ichigo with his face hidden, bowed and covered by his bangs.

"I don't understand Rukia." She stood a little shocked, waiting for him to go on.

"Have I done something wrong?" He questioned, looking up into her eyes, but she turned her head, directing her eyes somewhere else.

"I must have, since you can't even look me in the eye."

"Its not you." She tried reasoning, but her voice cracked. "I'm sorry."

"Then tell me…what's wrong?" She looked up at him, her brow creasing, as the words just wouldn't come out.

'Damn it! Why can't I say it?'

"I've had enough of this! What is going on?" Ichigo was done being nice about it, he wanted answers, and he would get them.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"I'm talking about you leaving the dance without one word. I had to find out from Keigo that

you had left. "

"I wanted to leave. It's not really anything to worry about."

"And you more secretive than you ever were."

"I mean your not acting like you. Is there something going on Rukia?"

"No of course not."

"I just had a headache and just wanted to leave. Is that so bad?"

"I thought you felt queasy?" He commented, catching her little slip up.

"What's with the third degree? All these questions? There is nothing wrong! Get it! Nothing! Just leave it alone!"

"There is something! You don't just make up some crap and pretend like everything's ok! I know you! The hell with being queasy or having a headache; there's something going on and your lying about it!" Rukia pushed herself against the closet door, slightly terrified by Ichigo's yelling and the pure anger written across his face. Not noticeable to Ichigo, but Rukia was trembling and tears were starting to form.

"I trust you, but my patience is wearing!" He stopped, waiting for an answer, only to receive silence.

"Fine. Suit yourself." Shaking his head he turned and headed for the door but stopped when he opened it.

"Even Kana's more trustworthy than you right now." Not looking back he stepped out and pulled the door closed behind him, shutting it a little too hard.

When the door slammed shut Rukia collapsed to the floor shaking. Tears started falling from her eyes

"Dammit!" Her voice cracked through her tears.

The End


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