I woke up breathing heavily. What the hell happened to me? The last thing I remember was me feeling very weak. Did I collapse? Maybe so since I am currently in a bed and by the look of this room I am in, this must be Urahara-san's house. I noticed that someone had been holding my hand tightly, Rukia. She must have fallen asleep here while she watched over me and she must have had a really hard time falling asleep since she looked tired. I reach out to her and cup her face, Man! She must have been worried about me! I bet she'd yell at me again. Rukia slowly opened her eyes as she woke up.

"Sorry… Did I wake you?" I asked softly as I still held her face.

"Huh? No I… Ichigo! You Stupid idiot!!!" Rukia suddenly smacked me on the head really hard!

"Oww! What the hell did I do to you!"

"You had me worried you jerk! I stayed up all night watching over you and I…" I didn't allow her to finish as I kissed her fully on the lips. It felt like years since I last kissed her and I really missed doing it. At first I thought she'd push me and smack me some more but eventually she kissed back.Waking up seeing her and kissing her like this felt really REALLY nice.

"Ichigo… How are you feeling?" asked Rukia seriously after we pulled apart. She was now resting her head on my shoulder as she got on the bed as well.

"Don't worry. I'm just fine see? I don't know what happened though…"

"Oh wait I forgot! Yamada said I should call him when you wake up. I'll be right back!"said Rukia as she got off the bed gave me a peck on the cheek and left the room. I tried to stand but I was still a little weak and a barely managed to do it. I noticed that the clothes I was wearing yesterday was neatly folded and placed in a table next to the bed. I changed and headed towards the living room. Rukia, Renji, Yamada, Ayame, Kosuke, and Soi Fon-san were all there talking.

"Hey guys!"

"Ichigo-san! Are you feeling better?" asked Kosuke who was happily enjoying a lollipop.

"Ichigo! I told you to wait, not come down here!" said Rukia

"But I feel better now."

"Ichigo-san I need to ask you a few questions. Before you collapsed, did you remember anything weird or out of the ordinary?" asked Yamada

"Huh? Well not really. I mean, after I went bankai and defeated that hollow, I couldn't maintain my bankai and after that I felt really weak. Do you have an idea about what happened to me, Yamada?"

"Well you felt weak because you've lost a lot of reiatsu Ichigo-san."

"But how? My limiter was released that time and I didn't even use that much reiatsu while the limiter was still on."

"Oh hey! Maybe Ichigo-san lost a lot of reiatsu because there was a mistake on his limiter being released!" said Kosuke as everyone looked surprisingly at him.

"Kosuke-kun I thought we've already agreed on Yamada's theory?" said Soi Fon

"Oh really? Hehe… Just thought I'd suggest something. Heehee…" Kosuke blushed furiously as he scratched his head.

"What theory are you talkng about?" I asked

"Yamada here seems to think that something or maybe someone sucked up your reiatsu that's why you felt weak." Said Rukia

"But who could've…?"

"We're not really sure about this Ichigo but we better be careful, all of us." Suggested Renji as everyone else nodded in agreement.

"A-no… Kurosaki-taichou, what should we do now?" asked Ayame

"Ichigo you'll have to stay here and rest for a while. Leave the mission to these guys in the meantime." Said Urahara san who had appeared in the room much to everyone's surprise.

"Yeah mr. hat and sandals is right. You should get more rest." Said Rukia

"Where's Toushiro and Rangiku-san anyway?"

"They escorted the princess back to Soul Society I think. And Ukitake-san went back as well since they need him there. Hitsugaya said he'd bring some more back up when they return." Said Renji

"I see…"

"Ichigo before I forget, Yorouichi asked me to pass on a message. She says that the hollow armor and mask samples you gave her were a complete match from that rock you found earlier." Said Urahara-san

"Really? How about the one we fought yesterday?"

"I took a sample from that one too Taichou, I had it analyzed at the 12th division and it was also a match." Said Ayame

"I see… Well since we don't have any leads for now as to who is responsible for the production of these new breed of hollows, I might as well take it easy for now, I'm still feeling a little weak." If a bed was near I would've dived into it earlier. What the heck is happening to me? When I woke up I felt better but just after walking all the way here to the living room, which was like 5 or so steps, I feel weak all over again!

"Ichigo, you okay?" Rukia had noticed that I've been leaning on the wall. I could barely stand up and to top it all off, I have this nasty headache!

"I'm fine, I just need to lie down for awhile…"

"I'll take you to your room. Come on." Rukia helped me to my feet and led me to the room I was staying in. Yamada followed to check up on me.

"Ayame, you wanna come with me?" asked Renji

"Huh? Where to Renji-san?"

"We'll patrol all over town. I'm sure Ichigo won't mind if we do so."

"Wait Abarai, What about Kosuke and I?" asked Soi Fon

"You guys should stay here and protect Ichigo. We're not sure but someone must be after Ichigo and its best if you two and Rukia are here."

"Ok then! Be careful okay?" said Kosuke as he waved to Renji and Ayame as they changed into shinigami form and flash stepped.

"Oh I forgot I had something to do! Sorry Kosuke but that talk you wanted to have would have to wait later okay?"

"It's no problem otou-san!" said Kosuke as he also waved to his father as he left the living room. Kosuke, realizing that the only ones left in the living room were him and Soi Fon, he blushed once more. He looked at Soi Fon. She had a gigai on and was wearing a yellow tank top and a pair of jeans. Even with such simple human world clothing, you still look so beautiful… Sigh…

"What's wrong Kosuke?" asked Soi Fon who seemed to notice that Kosuke had been staring at her for quite some time.

"N-nothing Soi Fon-san! Ano… T-there's something I have to tell you!" If I don't do it now, I never will! So it's best if I do it, NOW!

"What is it Kosuke?" Kosuke stood up and sat closer to Soi Fon. He touched her hand and looked intently at her. Soi Fon had never seen Kosuke look this serious before. She wondered what it was that bothered him.

"This might shock you but, I really REALLY need to tell you this now or I might regret it later!" said Kosuke really fast not really pausing to take a deep breath.

"Kosuke you're freaking me out! I've never seen you this serious before." Soi Fon didn't seem to mind that his hand was touching hers.

"I am serious. Please believe me Soi Fon-san!" Here goes! "The truth is that I…" Kosuke began to say but paused

"You what, Kosuke?"

"I… I AM COMPLETELY IN LOVE WITH YOU!" Kosuke blurted out and gave himself a "I did it" in his head.

"W-what?" was Soi Fon's reply. Never did she expect to hear such words coming from Soi Fon.

"I am in love with you. I may be childish at times, and end up fooling around a lot but please believe me when I say I love you, Soi Fon-san." Kosuke didn't even wait a reply from her as he covered her lips with his. The kiss was short lived as Soi Fon immediately backed away from him.

"Kosuke I… I'm sorry!" said Soi Fon as she stood up and left in a hurry, leaving a very disappointed Kosuke behind.

a/n: Sorry for this really short chapter! I'll make it up to you guys next chapter! And sorry bout this one coz I really REALLY wanted Kosuke to finally admit his feelings! But oh! The poor boy! It pains me to do this to him! But it will be a happy ending for him so don't worry. Heehee… Reviews please? 'kay? Peace! The next one will probably take 6-7 days… Sorry!!!