I like that you guys enjoy this story just as much as I do. :) So I have decided that chapter 10 was an end of the "arc" as Tite Kubo likes to say.. Ha ha ha, so why not follow his footsteps as much as possible? Okay well not story line following, just jumping to different main ideas? I'll just stop blabbering now..

Disclaimer: I will never own Bleach. Just an adorable orange kitten c:

Chapter 11

As months pass by slowly, students like to count down to the most important day in school, graduation. After surviving four long years of high school, the group finally comes to the finish line. Standing around in cap and gowns, seniors of Karakura Elite stand around and wait for the ceremony to start. Standing in a tight group, Rukia and her friends talk to each other about future plans. Many of the teens will be attending the local college down the street. It still feels weird for most of them to leave the high school.

Just last year did Rukia meet this interesting group. 365 days ago did she meet Ichigo and the group of friends that she became so close to. Just one year ago did she leave her hellish home from her father. One year brought a lot of memories for Rukia, whether they were good or bad, she remembered it all. Just about everything involved her closest companion that she met first, Ichigo Kurosaki. The two have been through just about everything together. She would easily go through all of them once again for that fool. She isn't sure when she felt feelings for him, but she knew that they would eventually surface. Rukia had to admit painfully that Ichigo was quite the attractive man who she wouldn't mind seeing every day and night. She would guess these feelings came to her when Ichigo saved her life.

The two were close friends from the start, everyone could see it. They bicker at each other all the time, even when Ichigo was sent home from the hospital. The group began placing bets behind the backs of Ichigo and Rukia. The two never noticed the bets that went on. They didn't even notice the subtle comments given towards them. Ishida always felt bad for the two, but then again he didn't at the same time. He knew the two were dense, just not this dense in the head. Ishida has caught them several times acting quite close towards each other. Tatsuki has also noticed the same things like Ishida. She has seen the lingering touches and long glances toward each other. Tatsuki has even seen them cuddled together as they took a nap one afternoon on Ichigo's couch.

Seeing them together now on graduation, everyone was waiting for the two to finally become a couple. But at this rate, most of the group just wanted to trap them in a closed room and leave them in there for the rest of their lives. Hearing the bell ring, all the teens groan at the loud sound. Lining up in two rows, the seniors prepare for receiving their diplomas. Grabbing her hand, Ichigo stays next to Rukia in the line. Walking down the aisle, each teen receives their diploma from the principal. Families clap and cheer for their child and friends. Of course once Ichigo Kurosaki came up, the whole gym started to explode from Isshin Kurosaki. With bells, whistles, air horns, fireworks, and other loud stuff, Isshin desperately tried to get his son's attention. The reign of Isshin's troubles only lasted for a minute before security dragged him away. Ichigo ended up hitting his head against the wall after grabbing his diploma.

Once everyone got their diploma, they all gathered together for pictures and to plan for a party. Isshin soon came back in and began an attack on the group with many pictures. Rukia had no clue what was going on, except for the fact that she was being blinded by a camera flash many times. Karin saved the two when she knocked Isshin down and grabbed the camera. "Okay, you guys leave before this old man wakes up. Be safe Rukia and Ichigo. See you later at home." waving at Karin and Yuzu, the two leave with their friends to go to the senior party being held. The two walk behind the group towards senior class council president's house, Momo Hinamori. As each teen walked through the door, loud music was being blasted and many teens had cups in their hands.

Even though Rukia has seen many parties like this in movies and heard about from school, she still felt uneasy about this party. Rukia stayed close to the girls as she watched all the guys walk off in a group. The group of girls all walked into the kitchen to grab drinks. Rukia watched them confused as she saw them all grab little shot glasses. She was even more surprised to see Orihime Inoue grab one and down it in two seconds. "Kuchiki-san, are you going to take a drink to celebrate?" Tatsuki hands her a small glass and nudges her to drink it. Rukia looks at the glass for a few seconds and contemplates. Looking around the circle, Rukia made up her mind by closing her eyes and downing the drink. The alcohol quickly burned her throat and made her cough several times. Rukia wasn't too sure about the alcohol, but once time passed by, she grabbed another.

On the other side of the house, the boys were all standing by the keg getting some beer. Each guy has gone through about two cups of beer and were feeling great. Renji and Shuhei were singing along loudly with the current song playing. Keigo was being a fool as always trying to hit on a couple girls and failing as always. Ishida and Ichigo were more calm while drinking. The two guys were scanning the room looking for the two girls they came with. Ichigo felt uncomfortable with the idea of Rukia being at the party. Not that she was uncapable of taking care of her own, it was the fact that there were many perverted teens here at the party. Ichigo knew how the guys act while drowning themselves with alcohol. He knew how the guys thought it was okay to hit on any girl in the room. Ichigo knew that all the guys would be going for Rukia. Ichigo spotted Rukia a couple times talking to girls and this one, disgusting human being.

Standing next to Rukia was high school senior, Ashido Kano. Ichigo could already feel anger rise in his body. He never really liked Ashido, and he sure as hell did not like Ashido being by Rukia. All students know the history of Ashido with girls. Date them for two weeks and leave, that was his game. Ichigo soon felt himself explode when he saw Ashido pull Rukia onto the dance floor. Jumping up onto his feet, Ichigo begins to hunt down the two until he is stopped by a girl. Riruka Dukogamine, Senior Class Secretary, stepped right in front of Ichigo's stampede. "Hello there, Ichigo. You sure seem to change a lot since the beginning of school. You looked quite handsome today in that graduation outfit." looking down at Riruka, Ichigo just gives her a questioning look. "Sorry, but do I know you?" Riruka laughs at Ichigo's question and lays a kiss on his cheek. "You are hilarious Ichigo! I'm in the same grade as you. My name is Riruka Dukogamine, you must of heard my name before." Stepping away from the girl, Ichigo just shakes his head and attempts to get away. "I have no clue who you are, now if you excuse me. I need to find someone right now." Walking away from Riruka, Ichigo misses the evil glint in her eyes.

"Hello there Ms. Kuchiki, a pleasure to meet you." Rukia turns around to face a young man that she has never seen before. Based on looks though, she can guess that he is about the same age as herself. Rukia looks down to see a hand out for her to grab. Grabbing the stranger's hand, she is shocked to see him put his lips across her knuckles. "My name is Ashido Kano, I went to the same school as you. Must I say, you are quite a pretty girl at this party. Care to join me for a song?" Slightly blushing Ashido's boldness, Rukia nods her head in politeness. Rukia is soon pulled out onto the dancefloor. Unfortunately, she has no idea how to dance at all. Looking down several times, Rukia catches herself stepping on Ashido's feet several times throughout the song. "I'm sorry Kano-san, I have never danced before." Laughing at her apology, Ashido pats Rukia on top of the head. "Don't worry, my feet are not important at all."

Rukia blushes at his comment and is about to reply, but she does not see him. Five feet in front of her is Ichigo on top of Ashido, in a very aggressive way. Running over to the two fighting on the ground, Rukia pulls Ichigo off of Ashido. "What are you doing Ichigo?!" Ichigo glares down at Rukia and walks away. Everyone at the party just stares at the commotion and makes no movement. Looking awkwardly around, Rukia takes off in the same direction as Ichigo and leaves everyone to help Ashido. Cursing to herself about the cold and blaming Ichigo for leaving, Rukia stomps down the street to find the tall teen. Turning down the main street, Rukia spots Ichigo sitting in the curb. Sitting next to him, Rukia turns and slaps him on the back of the head.

Ichigo doesn't speak from her action, instead he grabs her arm. Linking his fingers between her own fingers, Ichigo holds her hand close to his face. Rukia at first is startled by his action, but doesn't tug her hand away. "Ichigo what's wrong?" Replying back softly, Ichigo keeps his head down. "Nothing Ru.. Nothing at all." Rukia is still confused by his actions, but she doesn't move at all. Ichigo stands up after ten minutes and pulls Rukia with him. "Let's go home." Ichigo stayed straight to the point as he pulled Rukia with him. "Hold on Ichigo. I can tell something is up, tell me." Ichigo stops walking when Rukia begins to talk.

Maybe it was the alcohol, Ichigo wasn't sure but he felt anger just boil over. Turning around, Ichigo angrily matches up to Rukia and talks to her in a menacing voice. "Just leave the subject alone Rukia. Nothing is wrong, end of story. Now let's go home." Rukia did not feel satisfied with the answer and ran in front of Ichigo. Ichigo felt more irritated from Rukia's consistent stops. Ichigo attempted several times to dodge all of her maneuvers, but it was not enough. "Will you stop for once?! You are being fucking annoying! Just leave me alone Rukia!" Rukia stares up at Ichigo with her mouth open. At a lost of words, Rukia backs up and runs away from Ichigo.

Once Rukia left, Ichigo continued to walk around the town. Every time Ichigo passed something, it reminded him of Rukia and that got him more upset. Punching random walls, Ichigo became more pissed and injured. Blood flowed out through his knuckles and ran down his arm. Feeling his warm blood come out of the wounds on his knuckles, Ichigo begins the journey home so he could patch up his hand. It doesn't take long before Ichigo reaches home. Glancing at the door next to him, Ichigo just waits to see if the door will open. As the door stayed closed, Ichigo gave up for the night and went to sleep.

Sitting behind the bathroom door, Rukia sits naked on the linoleum floor. Coming out from the shower, Rukia just let the towel fall off her smooth body. Sitting on the floor, Rukia ignore the numbing in her butt. Swirling a metal object in her hand, Rukia spins it a couple time before pulling it up to her wrist. Feeling tears run down her cheeks, Rukia pulls the razor across her wrist with slight pressure. Soon she can feel the blood seep out from the entry part of the cuts. 'Good job Rukia. First time you make a friend, you ruin it. Just like how you ruin everything, even your own wrists.' Letting her frustrations out by hitting her head against the door a couple times, Rukia slowly crawls over to the medical kit. Pulling out some gauze, Rukia wraps up her wrist and puts ice on the cuts she inflicted. Stepping out of the bathroom, Rukia walks down to her bedroom. Opening the drawer on her nightstand, Rukia places the small razor in the back of the drawer. In five minutes, Rukia falls into a dreamless sleep with marked wrists and a cracked heart.

that's the end of chapter eleven. Yay yay yay. So Ichigo and Rukia got into a fight? This calls for juicy drama to happen. Well you guys are all awesome, so go review! Cheers c: