Comrades: Almost

by a failed writer

Every Friday night, Kurosaki Isshin and his family are scheduled to have dinner with Kuchiki Rukia, the widow of the late Shiba Kaien, Isshin's nephew. Kurosaki Ichigo, Isshin's oldest son, and Rukia have an antagonistic relationship at best. The former thinks she is an uppity snob while the latter thinks he is a contrived poseur. They are equals – in everything. Sucks. Maybe not.

26. Chapter 26

"Find anything yet, Ichigo?"

Yoruichi is getting agitated. Ichigo silently sneers. She just wants to resume whatever he interrupted.

"No, Yoruichi-san. I'm still not done looking. I'm not going to be done in the next five minutes. So quit asking."

Her grin makes a return. "This girl must be special if you're being indecisive. Like I snail, might I add."

Ichigo splutters at the first part.