Girls' Reign and their staff flew to the city of Seireitei on December 25th; their plane landing at 9:45 pm. Momo, Tatsuki, and Orihime shared a room, Ichigo and Rukia took their own, Rangiku and Yumichika, and Uryu and Sado shared one. The next morning, the three girls had woken up and decided to go find breakfast at the nearby resturant. They had called Sado and asked if he could take him, and he, being the early riser, had agreed.

"Did Rukia reply?" Tatsuki was sorting through her suitcase, glancing over at Momo, who was sitting on the bed, looking at her phone. Orihime was standing at the bathroom counter, drying her hair with a blow dryer.

"No," Momo rolled her eyes lightly, "I'm not surprised. She's probably still in bed right now,"

"I knew letting her room with Ichigo was a bad idea. That guy never lets her get out of bed on time. They're probably still rolling around kissing right now,"

"Rukia-chan will kill you if she hears this~!" Orihime sang out teasingly from the bathroom. Tatsuki snickered.

"I'm jealous. Its easier for her since Kurosaki-kun is our manager. He has to go everywhere with us.. so they're able to be together all the time." Momo sighed, looking at her phone, "Must be nice to wake up all cozy and warm," she snickered at her own comment, glancing up at Tatsuki's fake-saddened face, "What?"

"What about me huh? We shared a bed last night!"

Momo laughed as Tatsuki threw her towel at her playfully, "So-rry!"

Tatsuki's phone vibrated and she glanced down, "Oh, Sado-kun's here. Let's go Momo!" she grabbed her black bag, pocketing her phone and getting up, she glanced over her shoulder, "Orihime, you sure you don't wanna come?"

"I'm sure," Orihime was now running the straightener thru her hair, "You guys go on, I have Hani to give me company,"

"Alright," Tatsuki and Momo left, the door closing behind them. Orihime went over to the bed, where her two year old tan colored Pomeranian dog was lying, sighing quietly. She had brought Hani with her because she didn't want to constantly leave him with Tatsuki's parents, worrying that she was burdening them- they already took care of Hani whenever the girls were on tour- so she had brought Hani with them.

The problem was... traveling stressed Hani out.. resulting in.. well, diarrhea. Orihime sighed softly as she picked up the little dog, petting him gently. "Good boy Hani.. ohhhh yes you are,"

Rukia shifted lightly, her sleepy eyes staying closed as she moved her head until her lips pressed against Ichigo's temple gently. It was 7:45 in the morning, and he was dead asleep- not that she blamed him. She had heard her phone vibrate a few minutes ago, but she couldn't really move to grab it in her position, twisted up in the bedsheets with her knocked out fiancee.

She moved now, stretching her arm out to reach the nightstand where her phone sat, Ichigo grunted in sleep as he slipped down, his head resting against her chest as she grabbed her phone, sighing in accomplishment as she moved back under the blanket.

"Ichigo.." she murmured his name as she grabbed his shoulders, trying to pull him up a little to make him more comfortable. He groaned in his sleep, fidgeting against her as she rolled her eyes, whispering in annoyance, "Move up, Ichigo...up. Please, baby," she tried to coax him, but he was too deep in sleep to move, "Ichigo, up..!" finally he obeyed, his head plopping against the junction of her neck and shoulder as his right arm wrapped around her waist, a soft, content little snore leaving him.

She looked at her phone, seeing unread text messages.

(11) New text messages

From: Tatsuki
Rukiaaaaa r u awake?

From: Tatsuki
Rukiaaaa

From: Tatsuki
stop making out with your fiancee and answer me

From: Tatsuki
u r grounded young lady

From: Tatsuki
WAKE UP GIRL

From: Tatsuki
Im gonna glue ichigos lips together when i see him

From: Tatsuki
were going to ihop! if u wanna come answer now

From: Tatsuki
if u wanna go theres 10 minutes left

From: Tatsuki
Sado's downstairs waiting, me and Momo r going

From: Tatsuki
we'll bring u lovebirds chocolate chip pancakes. i no there ur fave

From: Tatsuki
if u want n e thing else text me

Rukia rolled her eyes, smiling as she typed a quick reply.

From: Rukia
chocolate chip is fine. could u ask 4 strawberry topping? and mind u, we were SLEEPING. nothing else!

From: Tatsuki
suuuure. riiiight ;)

From: Rukia
Thanks :P

Rukia set the phone back on her nightstand, curling under the blanket, she rubbed her nose against Ichigo's temple, her eyes closing.

Later, after breakfast, the group had split up. Since it was a free day, Rukia had decided to visit her brother and sister, and Ichigo went with her in the black tinted sedan. Hitsugaya picked up Momo in his fancy silver Mercedes and took her to their house. Tatsuki had decided to take a rental car herself to go to a store she'd seen. She had asked Orihime if she wanted to come along, but Orihime was worried about Hani's rather difficult health position, so she had declined.

Now Orihime was alone in her hotel room, and she decided to rent a movie on the hotel's tv. She called the front desk and asked for Ratatouille, her favorite movie. As she was setting it up, there was a knock at her door.

"Uryu!" She smiled happily at seeing him there, wearing a dark brown sweater and jeans, with a plastic bag in his hand.

"Can I come in?" he smiled easily, holding up the bag, "I got ice cream,"

"Of course!" she moved aside, letting him in and closing the door behind her, she turned when he grabbed her waist gently, giving her a little kiss. "Cherry garcia right?"

"My fave!"

An hour and a half later, Orihime had gone to the bathroom when an evil prank idea stuck Uryu. He stood up and went to the little kitchenette, finding peanut butter, he mixed a bit with his chocolate caramel ice cream, before going over and, kneeling, careful spilled some on the floor.

He left the rest of it on the counter, returning to his seat as Orihime came out, "Hey 'hime?"

"Hm?"

"I think Hani used the restroom on the floor again."

"Aghh!" Orihime walked over, tying her hair in a bun on her head, "Where is it?"

"There.." he pointed, glancing up at her as she bent her knees slightly, staring at it. "Yeah, it's definitely..." she sighed quietly. "At least it's thicker than before.."

She paused as Uryu knelt by it, her mouth opening as he reached towards it with a single finger. "Don't touch it! Baby- no oh mY GOOOOOD! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" - as he stuck his finger in his mouth, now giggling.

She stared at him in horror, her hands on her face. Uryu sat back, laughing.

"UR-YUUUU!"

He laughed harder, saying lowly, "Y-You've been punked.."

"What IS that?!" Orihime cried, now laughing as well, albeit nervously. Uryu grinned, "Peanut butter.. mixed with choco-caramel ice cream.."

"You're horrible!" Orihime cried, now laughing as much as he was. They both paused for a minute, staring at the chocolate puddle on the floor.

"I can't believe I said 'at least its thicker'."

The day of the awards show was hectic, to say the least. The girls got dressed according to the outfits as Uryu gave to them, as always. Momo's dress was a bright blue, knee length dress that tied in a black bow at the waist. Rukia's was floor length and made of a soft white chiffon. Tatsuki had donned a simple navy colored dress, and for Orihime, Uryu had chosen a pink, ruffled dress that was from his Summer 2015 collection, yet to be released. He had designed it with her specifically in mind. Ichigo and Sado drove them to the place where it was to be held.

They pulled up on the red carpet, stopping so that the girls could get out. Ichigo handed the keys to the valet as the girls posed together for photos, as was the routine. A reporter from Karakura Dispatch handed Orihime a microphone.

"Hime-san! How are you today?"

"I'm fine, thank you!"

"You and your members all look lovely this evening," the reporter stated, "What was the inspiration behind your fashion choices for this evening?"

"Fashion?" Orihime paused, "Well.. our stylist, Ishida Uryu, chooses clothing for us that will suit us well, and also match our personal styles. For me, I'm wearing this beautiful dress from Ishida-kun's unreleased Fall 2015 clothing line!"

Behind them, Ichigo and Rukia were being bombarded with paparazzi, since this was their first public outing since the news of their engagement came out. Ichigo had Rukia on his arm as the reporters shouted many questions at them. Finally, Rukia stepped forward, letting a reporter hold the mic to her lips.

"Rise-san, is it true that you plan to marry in May of next year? If so, are the rumors about Girls' Reign disbandment true?"

"It is true that we're planning to marry in May," Rukia nodded, her smile gentle, "But as for the disbandment rumors.. they are not true. I wish for Girls' Reign's way down to be beautiful.. we have no intention of leaving."

"What about the baby rumors? There are rumors you're due for a baby in July!"

Rukia held back a laugh as Ichigo blushed profusely behind her, "No, they're not true either. It's a dream of mine... but no, the rumor is not true."

ARTICLE: GIRLS' REIGN RISE AT 2014 JAPAN MUSIC AWARDS

Get the look!

Rise wore:

Emilio Pucci silk chiffon gown (white) - 8,200 $
Diamond Stick Drop earrings (rose gold) - 3,750 $
Tiffany diamond engagement band - 2,425 $
T-strap close toe heels (black) - 55 $
Velvet clutch with gold trim (black) - 35$

Momoko wore:

Madame Rage bow front dress (blue) - 3,300 $
Electric blue and black watch - 140 $
Chandelier Lace Drop earrings (black) - 69 $
Louboutin pumps (black) - 620 $
Betsey Johnson round telephone clutch - 88 $

Tatsuki wore:

Swing Cocktail Dress (navy) - 1,750 $
Marce Jacobs Star bangle - 70 $
Tri tone crystal ring - 20 $
Peeptoe platform heels (navy) - 37 $

Hime wore:

QUINCY layered chiffon ruffle dress (pink) - 1,720 $
Les Néréides La Diamantine bracelet (pink) - 379 $
Mother of pearl earrings (pink) - 1,695 $
SJP Strappy Sandal heels (pink) - 130 $
Ted Baker London Bow flap clutch (pink) - 150 $

The hall inside was huge. There was a center stage that was fairly large, surrounded by the seating arrangements, done in rows of three seats each. Each seat had a paper stuck to the back with a certain person's name on it.

They found their seats easily, finding that Orihime, Momo, and Tatsuki's seats were together, and then Rukia, Ichigo and Sado. Rukia's seat had a paper taped to the back that said "Girls' Reign Rise". Ichigo's seat said "Kurosaki Ichigo" on the back.

Rukia, with her long hair pulled back and pinned neatly so her forehead showed, smirked lightly as she sat down in her seat, glancing as Ichigo sat next to her. "They so did this on purpose,"

"Did what?" Ichigo murmured his reply, leaning with his elbow on the armrest looking at her, his chin propped in his hand. She pulled the collar of his suit jacket gently. "This seating arrangement. Since we were announced official they've been dying to see us together."

He laughed. The lights dimmed, lighting the stage only for the awards show to start.