New School, New Life

AN: I'm back! Hey guys. It's been a long time! A year, right? I'm SO SO SO SORRY that I haven't updated since then. I am sorry that those who read this waited for so long. I just want to say, thank you for sticking with me and this not-so-good story. I really appreciate it. Thank you to those that supported me and encouraged me to continue this! You guys are the best! I have to admit, that I have changed in terms of writing style and personality. But I assure you, I will do my best to continue this. I might also create new stories! :D

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DISCLAIMER: I do not own Bleach, nor do I own the characters of Bleach. I wish I did.

Ch.18: Preparations [November 26]

Rukia was honestly shocked about being a hostess, but she was more amused that Ichigo was a host. Here she is, staring at him as he was being fitted for the host outfit. The theme was "visual kei" and Rukia had to admit that it fit Ichigo well. They locked glances, and he glared at her. She just smirked.

"Ah, Rukia-san!" Orihime said from behind her.

"Yes?" She replied as she turned around.

Orihime smiled, "It's your turn to be measured!"

Rukia nodded as she walked to Uryuu, who was in-charge of the costumes. Ichigo playfully bumped into her. Rukia slapped him.

"Alright, first we'll measure the chest area." Uryuu said as he took out his tape measurer.

"There's nothing to measure!" Ichigo remarked and was immediately hit by a pen from Rukia.

As Uryuu was measuring her, she looked around and saw how hard everyone was working. There were people decorating the classroom, creating menus, and making posters. She wondered how fun it would be.

After school…

"So I'm a host. EHHHH." Hisagi whined as they walked home together. "And you're a hostess. I'll kill anyone who looks at you."

"Isn't that the point though?" She laughed.

Hisagi gave her a gentle nudge as they walked into their house. "Honestly, you need to be more careful.

Rukia sighed, "I know…" She thought about Kaien as she went to her room.

Hisagi noticed what he had said. "A-ah, wait, I'm sorry." She nodded and gave him a grin.

The next day…

Rukia ran in with Hisagi as the bell rang. Rukia woke up late and Hisagi practically dragged her out of bed.

"Tch, wow, late again." The strawberry said. She just stuck out her tongue to him. The bell rang and Ochi-sensei soon followed.

"Today, and the following days, we will be working on for the Winter Festival. Please do your best and also have fun." With that, she took role and let the students go to their work.

Orihime went up to Rukia. "Rukia-san! Have you seen the clothes Uryuu made for the hosts?" Her eyes glistened.

Rukia smiled, "No I haven't." Orihime pulled her to where the other hosts and hostess were.

"Ahh, this one is for you." Orihime said as she took the costume from Uryuu. She slightly blushed as their hands met. "Here you go!" She said as she handed Rukia her costume.

Rukia's eyes widened. "Is—Is this appropriate for school?" She practically yelled out.

Ichigo came up to them. "Aye aye, I didn't know someone that short can be that loud." A punch was made to his arm. Ichigo then saw the costume and blushed. "Is that even appropriate?" He looked away.

Uryuu scoffed. "Of course it is." He went and gave Ichigo his costume.

Rukia looked at it and laughed. "PFFFHAHHAHA. THAT IS SO STUPID AHHAHA."

Ichigo frowned and said, "Shut up, at least I won't look like a whore." Rukia was just about ready to punch his lights out.

Orihime saw the tension. "Ahh, why don't both of you try them out?" Ichigo and Rukia both nodded.

Rukia walked with Orihime, Tatsuki, and the 2 other hostess to the restroom so they could change.

As Rukia was in the stall, she took another look at the costume, her face turning red. She got out quickly and saw that everyone was already out there. Tatsuki grinned at her. Her costume was pretty decent. It was some black shorts with knee high socks that were neon green. Her shirt included puffy sleeves and was a white button-up. Orihime smiled at Rukia also. Orihime had a Lolita dress, which was red and black. She had red tights on and a bow on her hair. Rukia shook her head, 'Of course Uryuu would be careful of what she would wear.'

"Wow, Rukia-san, that looks really good on you!" Orihime said. Rukia blushed. Her costume was a short tutu that reached up to her mid thighs. She had striped suspenders with her sleeveless blue tube top. She had short loose socks on. "Uh, thanks, I guess."

They walked back to the classroom and saw that the hosts were already dressed too. Keigo ran up to the girls. "You all look beautiful!" Tatsuki grabbed Keigo by the hair and dragged him away.

"Damn it Rukia! If your brother sees you like this, I'll be dead!" Hisagi said as she walked up to him.

"I think he would kill you more." She said as she laughed at his outfit. Hisagi blushed as he tried to cover his midsection, which was exposed. "Nice abs, by the way." Hisagi just sat down, being defeated.

Renji was looking at Rukia. "Renji!" She said as she walked to him. "You don't look half-bad!" Rukia laughed and Renji laughed with him. He ruffled her hair, just like in the old times.

A vein popped. Ichigo looked at them intensely. "Well, You look like a hooker." He said bluntly.

Rukia stopped laughing and moved to Ichigo. "What did you say?" She glared at him.

"You look like a hooker, midget."

"OH YEAH. WELL YOU LOOK LIKE A GIRL."

"HOOKER."

"GIRL."

"HOOKER."

Everyone's sweat dropped as the two kept fighting.

AN: AHHH, done. I hope it was good enough for my comeback!