Well, I has been a while, but I got another one up. Hope you enjoy.
NOTE: I've noticed that a few people read this story. Is it that I am not a very good writer? If so, tell me. If it's the story, give a suggestion.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or any of it's characters. Wish I did though...
Karakura was bustling with activity. The Tanabata festival was in another week or two and many took their time to make it another memorable occasion. But no other person enjoyed the cherry blossoms and festivities such as Orihime Inoue. She loved just closing her eyes and imagining herself in the arms of a strong man, dancing gracefully in the night air, the firework lighting hitting them perfectly. And now she could. Orihime had peacefully walked up to her new boyfriend, Uryu and kiss him on the cheek. From there, he was all her's. Anything she asked was her's. But Orihime never did it on purpose, it always ended that way. His smile and a sweet nod made Orihime's heart flip. "He's so sweet." She'd think.
Rukia Kuchiki also had her man under her will, although it's safe to say she made it that way. Anywhere she went Ichigo was always there, on purpose or not. She wasn't one for parties and often sat through boring ones when she was younger. But the Tanabata festival was different. When you made a prayer, Orihime, the princess of the festival smiled down on you, just like Orihime Inoue, and granted your wish. Rukia walked down the hall thinking of what she'd like to wish for.
"Oh, Kuchiki-san." Rukia looked up. She bumped into her friend when she wasn't looking.
"Ah, Ishida. Uh...where's Orihime?" Rukia asked. Although he hung out with them, Rukia hardly talked or paid attention to him. So she was trying to be nice and civil and strike a conversation, and maybe act like she was looking for Orihime so she could leave.
He tapped his book that he was holding. "I believe she was talking to Tatsuki-chan a few halls away, but I haven't seen her since. She'll be in the Crafts Club in a few minutes."
Rukia bowed. "That's alright, I was just a little worried that I haven't seen her." Ishida laughed which took Rukia a little of guard.
"Well, I'd think you'd be more worried about Kurosaki." Rukia seemed to loose herself and laugh as well.
"Nah, he's always lost. Plus, he's a big boy, he can handle himself." After that, they parted ways. Rukia sighed. Maybe I should pray for a tracking device...
"Oh, and Kuchiki-san, before you leave can you help me with something?" Rukia turned to a semi-smiling Ishida. She nodded and headed where he hadn't moved. "I need help retrieving some things from the supply closet." If Rukia was listening to every tone in his words, she could have sworn he shuddered. The supply closet on the second floor was a terror to the group.
10 minutes later
When Rukia and Uryu arrived, she noticed the handle seemed to have been replaced. Maybe it was the lock system? Uryu flipped the lights on, which didn't seem to help, because Rukia found herself squinting to see. A teacher walked by.
"Make sure you lock that closet, Ishida-kun." She called as she continued without stopping. Uryu nodded still looking through the shelves.
"Yes Maam." He answered. Rukia rolled her eyes. How does Orihime deal with this? If Ichigo were this good in manner, I'd feel like I have to take him out to a fancy resturant every night.
Keigo Asano peered around the hallway. Ah, Rukia! Means that Ichigo is there too! Now I shall have my revenge on them! Keigo silently walked to the closet which held Uryu and Rukia. Keigo locked and slowly closed the door. Here it is, now they'll be locked! He slammed the door on the pair running quickly down the hall and out of the school.
Rukia spun around quickly as the door shut. "What the-" Uryu turned to only to find himself giving a hopeless look that thankfully Rukia didn't catch.
"Great." Uryu said as he attempted to open the door to find that in his days of being locked, this was another addition. His shoulders shrunk and he slid to the floor against the shelves. "We're locked." Rukia sighed.
"Wonderful."
20 minutes later
"Maybe Orihime will notice I'm not at the Club?" Uryu suggested, once again hitting the back of his head against the dusty shelves. Rukia shook her head in disagreement.
"Sorry, but I doubt it. Orihime wouldn't notice something obvious. She always points out odd things."
Much to Uryu's dismay he agreed. "Yeah. I hafta say that she'd be a great detective."
"A hyper detective." Rukia laughed. She seemed to see Uryu a little more. He was a quiet person on the outside, but once you got to know him he had a kind and calm personality.
"I wonder..." Rukia snapped out of her thoughts and turned to Uryu. His head was pointed upward and his eyes were closed. "I wonder...is that what Kurosaki sees in you?" Rukia cocked her head.
"What's that?" She said calmly. He smiled.
"Your laidback attitude. Kuchiki-san you don't know it, but you're a kind and gentle person. Perhaps Kurosaki doesn't say that enough." Rukia's fist clenched.
"What?! What do you mean by that? Ichigo tells me all sorts of things!" Rukia said loudly. She could tell she caught Uryu of guard. His hands were guarding his face and he was cowering back.
"N-no, Kuchiki-san, t-that's not what I meant!" Uryu stammered, pushing up his glasses to calm himself down. "I just mean that, well a man can say anything to a woman. It doensn't always mean it's true or false, right or wrong. Men say things to woman to please them. I just wonder what Kurosaki says to make you and him so happy."
Rukia's anger faded away. "Well, he just tells me the truth. If I am in a bad mood he just tells me that I am. If I look bad in a certain color he lets me know. Some things he say aren't meant to hurt my feelings, but to stop me from being stupid or making a fool of myself."
"I wish I could do the same with Orihime...she's so gentle and delicate." Uryu sighed.
"She's not a flower." Rukia snorted. "You don't have to treat her like a fragile flower that you leave in a vase. You can sit there and tell it all day long that it's the prettiest flower. It may be to you, but maybe it doens't know it's wilting. You need to hold flowers too." Rukia said quietly as she soflty patted Uryu's sleeve showing gentlness and yet just the right amount.
Uryu smiled down at her. Rukia knew just how she wanted to be treated. She knew she was strong and wasn't there for looks, and although she didn't say it, she wanted a man to be there and make her feel soft and unprotected. "Thanks, Kuchiki-san."
"Uh, Ishida?" Uryu turned back to her to find her struggling to keep back a giggle.
"Yes?" She shook her head to keep from laughing.
"I know this'll seem random, but if you want to please a girl, you'll have to kiss better." Uryu frowned. He wasn't a good kisser? And he was so confident.
"I'm sorry." He was about to ask why but he remembered of him and Rukia's little mishap in the hall. He felt so guilty and yet angry.
"Don't say sorry you idiot! Just get better. Look come here." Rukia grabbed his collar and pulled him closer. Their lips were inches away.
Rukia closed her eyes and pushed the empty place to bits. She felt wierd. The whole thing was wierd. Uryu was still taken back and just as the first time, he resisted. After a few minutes, the two were in synch and Rukia pulled back. "See? That's tons better. I'm sure Orihime would be impressed."
"Uh...thank you?" Uryu was still in shock and didn't know what to think.
"Now, how are we going to get out?"
I know this was really short, but I was busy and did this in one night. Note: This is not the start of a IshiRuki!!!! I think that Ichigo and Rukia are cute and that Ishida is waaaaayyyy too shy for her anyways. Well, I was thinking that it be odd. In the next chapter, Ishida and Rukia are still stuck. Is anyone going to save them, or is Rukia or Ishida's guilty conscience strike out first? Heehee...cliffhangers suck huh?