Title: But once a year

A/N: So you liked/didn't understand the last chapter.. that's cool.. basically it was kind of an insideish joke... if you guys watch the Japanese subs... you prolly wouldn't get it... Jonny Yong Bosch (English voice of Ichigo) played Nero from Devil May Cry 4... that was the little joke there.. :D

And Doctor who is correct... that is where I got my "Timey Whimey" Tenth Doctor.. equals epic hotness

One of these days I'm going to have to go through like all the chapters and reviews.. and give you guys scores.. and reward you guys.. or something... because I sometimes add those bonus questions... hehe..

Once a year they got to pretend they didn't know each other. It was probably the best day of the year for them. They would leave their home, letting Yuzu keep watch over things. They'd go to Tokyo and pretend they didn't know each other. They would arrive and go their separate ways. Rukia would rent a room in a high end hotel and Ichigo would go off as well.

If they saw the other walking down the street, they would regard them just as you would any other stranger. Only they seemed to have a little glimmer of mischief in their eyes. Ichigo would sometimes smirk. Rukia would almost always roll her eyes. But not at the ginger haired stranger, no just at the world.. or at least that's what she told him after their little game.

They would usually end up at the same bar, late at night. Rukia would be drinking, like she did nearly each year, aside from one year.. where Ichigo said drinking was out of the question... Rukia replied with a simple "Well Duh.. carrot top" that year they met at the hospital, and not by ether's wishes... they had to cut that day short. Though that year Ichigo had voiced his opinions of having a bad feeling.

Though this year was different. That year had occurred a year ago... since then they had been careful.

Rukia walked into a shop, examining the far out clothes she could buy. She giggled at all the bright clothes and loud accessories. Then her eyes landed on it, and she had to buy it. One thing led to another and soon she was loaded with bags.

Ichigo underwent the same problem. He found himself overrun with bags of things he'd never need. Rukia wouldn't be pleased. Sure they both made a lot of money in their Field of work. Rukia being an accountant, helped keep their financial books balanced. Ichigo was a doctor, well known at that. He had, with the help of Isshin Kurosaki, Uryu, and Uryu's father, made many major break throughs in medical technology. Still they needed to spend money less frivolously.

Night soon fell on the bustling city and Rukia found herself at the same bar that she met Ichigo at each year. She was drinking a virgin margarita of sorts when Ichigo came in. He smiled and took a seat beside Rukia. He would put on his sexiest smirk and lean on the bar.

"Hey beautiful.." He whispered.

Rukia rolled her eyes, "Leave me alone.."

Ichigo rolled his eyes then. "Wanna come back to me place later.."

Rukia smiled, turning to her husband. "I dunno..."

Ichigo laughed, as the clock hit midnight. He leaned in a placed a kiss against her soft lips. He pulled away, smiling. "Hello Rukia.."

Next thing they knew, they were in Rukia's hotel. Clothes on the floor, strewn about in impossible places. Soft hands in tender places, whispered words, soft kisses, statements of love, every year. They woke up the next day, happy and satisfied. Rukia would snuggle deep into the covers. Ichigo draped a protective arm over her, refusing to let her get up and get dressed. Getting dressed would signal the end of their trip, their little vacation. A vacation from being known, a vacation from being with one another, a vacation from the troubles that followed Rukia and Ichigo. But in the end they could never draw the time out longer than one day.. because they couldn't stand the fact that the other wasn't with them. They couldn't spend any time longer than a day away from the things they loved.

"Ichigo..." Rukia whispered.

"Hmm?" He asked, yawning.

Rukia kissed his jaw bone. "I bought stuff.."

He nodded, "Me too..."

"It wasn't for me.." She admitted.

He smirked, "I know.. neither was the stuff I bought..."

"I did get you a nice hat though.." Rukia added.

"I got you a necklace.." He threw in.

Rukia laughed, "So what did you buy then?"

"... stuff..." He stated, trying to avoid his wife's questioning gaze. "And you?"

"Clothes.."

He rolled his eyes.

"I couldn't resist.." She added, "I thought Kaji and Raikou would look darling in the matching boy girl outfits.."

Ichigo sighed, "We have twins and you make it a point to dress them alike.."

"Eimei thought is was a good idea..." Rukia pouted... "I bought her some shoes.."

Ichigo rolled his eyes. He got up and dressed himself. Rukia doing the same. Before they knew it, they were at their home. Rukia sighed and placed the key in the lock, and swung open the door. The lights flew on and everyone shouted.

"HAPPY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY!!!"

Rukia smiled. Ichigo did the same. Their four year old daughter, Eimei, ran up to them, flinging herself into her fathers strong arms. Her orange head burrowing into his chest. "Papa... I missed you.."

Eimei was born a daddy's girl, and would die that way. Rukia walked over to her one year old twins and picked them up. Truly this was a day to rejoice, not only had she and Ichigo made it through five years without killing each other.. but they had three wonderful kids. Rukia smiled at Ichigo. They couldn't pretend to be some one they weren't.. because they loved who they were. They had everything they could ever want. Still once a year they could feel young and free again.

Rukia cleared her throat. "Ichigo.. I have to give you a gift.."

"Wait wait... I have one for you!" he pulled it from his pocket, swearing as the receipt fell from his pocket. Rukia picked it up and glared at him.

"I thought we set the limit at twenty dollars.." She didn't sound happy.

"Well.. you're worth more than that.. and even this gift.." Ichigo stated, handing her the small box.

Rukia opened it and inside rested a ring that had the birthstones of her three children placed in it, as well stone from the month they married, Her own birth stone, and his birthstone. Three sapphires, a ruby, a garnet, and an Amethyst, all set into a silver band. She smiled.

"My gift isn't as good as yours.." She pulled a hat from her bag and shoved it over his head.

Eimei screamed. "Really!!!"

Ichigo looked at himself in the mirror. He felt an odd sensation in his stomach.. and then he collapsed.

It happened every time.

Rukia picked up the hat and put it on the coat rack. It read in big red letters. "Future daddy..again."

A/N: Weird chapter eh? What'dya think?

The Sapphires are September.. three because they married in September and their twins were born on their anniversary last year.

Ruby- Is July.. Ichigo's birthdate

Garnet- January.. Rukia

Amethyst- wow I can't remember.. Februrary? Well that's Eimei...

yups..

Eimei- Glory

Kaji- Fire

Raikou- Lightning