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Rated M for Mature Readers

Ch 36

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Rukia Kuchiki has been located," echoed a Byakuya's voice in the dark room. "She lives in a little place called Kurakura Town. I have one our agents keeping an eye on her."

"If you know where she is Byakuya," said a man's voice from a nearby hanging TV monitor. "Why haven't you contacted her?"

Byakuya looked at the monitor. "She has made it clear she wants nothing to do with the family or the business."

"What difference does that make," asked another man's voice.

Byakuya turned his head towards the other monitor and shook his head. "I don't see any reason why we should talk about this matter."

"Are Security Team has reported that there was a recent unauthorized enter into one of our databases," said a female voice. "Data was taken Byakuya."

"I read the report." Byakuya closed his eyes. "The data was on the matter of the closing of the Factory in France a few years back. The only data that was taken was the info on the fate of the Laroux family." Byakuya shrugged at the hanging TV monitors. "Not much of a breach. There was no major secret."

"Don't down play the matter Byakuya," said an old sounding man. "You have to understand how this makes us a little nervous. A Kuchiki that has gone rogue has the access to all of our data. This can be a huge security breach."

Byakuya rolled his grey eyes. "Must I remind you the part of the report where it wasn't Rukia herself that didn't access the content of the data."

"Paradox," said a low gruff voice. "We know nothing on who that is."

"We suspect its one our past employees who knew how to navigate our systems. But we keep hitting dead ends," said another women's voice. "It's as if Paradox never existed."

"Paradox can wait for the moment," said an older sounding man. "Byakuya! Though the Council is happy you have kept tabs on the girl. I'm afraid we need more than this."

Byakuya sighed. He looked hesitant to answer. "Rukia has made a life for herself on her own without taking a penny from our bank accounts." Byakuya held up his index finger. "You have nothing to worry about. She poses no threat to us."

"You're avoiding the most important part of the issue," said a female voice. "She been fighting for a living like some sort of barbarian from the Viking ages."

"Excuse me," asked a man's voice.

"She's a pro fighter," said Byakuya. "They have rules and regulations just like any other sport. I'd hardly call her a barbarian."

"How could you call fighting a sport," asked a male voice. "Disgusting especially for a Kuchiki. It's beneath us."

"What sport is this Byakuya," asked an old man.

Byakuya frowned. "She's a pro kick boxer."

"Ah that sport that has been skyrocketing in popularity in the past few years the WFKA," said another man. "I have to admit I'm a bit of a fan myself. Very entertaining."

"Be quite," snapped another voice. "Regardless of its popularity we can't allow her tainting our name."

"She may not be tainting our name now. But she has a history of violence and being loose cannon."

"Didn't you have a fall out with her last time you saw her in person Byakuya?"

Dropping his head Byakuya knew he had to answer the question. "We did. I won't stand here and pretend what happened didn't happen." Byakuya rose his head with stern eyes. "But if she really wanted to hurt the company she would have done it a long time ago."

"We can't take that chance Byakuya," said the voice of an old man. "Rukia has a history of being a short tempered hateful person that has shown signs of despising us. There are even some that say she might even be mentally unbalanced. Can you really blame us for being defensive about this?"

"Mentally unbalanced," Byakuya repeated as he shook his head in disgust. "Sir I…"

"Say that we do leave her alone," said a female voice. "She has the access, knowledge, and power to steal our valuable information. If that does happen. She can leak that info to our rival companies. We will lose money. If we lose money will have to make cuts. If we make cuts will have to let go are hard workers that depend on us. Eventually our rival companies that have our stolen data will get the upper hand on us. And because of that more people will have to be laid off. I don't know about you Mr. Byakuya Kuchiki. But we not allow that to happen to you understand?"

Byakuya narrowed his grey eyes. "You seriously don't think I haven't thought of the risks involved?" He raised his head high. "I'm well aware of the risks my dear family," Byakuya said in a stern voice. "Until I'm certain she's a threat. I will not rip her life away from her!"

The room remained silent after Byakuya's surprise outburst. It was something he rarely ever did. He was always so nice, cool, calm, and always collective. He never showed any emotion. Until now.

"We the council have talked about this. None of us want you to the rip her life away from her Byakuya," said in a low dark voice. "Whether we like it or not. Rukia is apart of our family. And we want nothing, but the best for her. So we can't just simply ignore her. We may love her as a family member. But that doesn't mean we trust her. And considering her past history we need to take precautions. Bring her before us. We need to speak with her."

Byakuya frowned again. "Out of the question. There is no way she would agree to speak with us."

"Then find a way Byakuya," snapped a female voice.

"Do whatever it takes to get her in this room," said a man's voice.

"We will give you time," said a deep gruff voice. "But if you fail to bring her to us. If Rukia Kuchiki keeps ignoring our invitations? You will be off the case. And we will deal with her ourselves by any means necessary."

"Is that clear," asked the voice of an old man.

Byakuya held his stern gaze. "It will not come to that." He then walked out of the lit circle in the center of the room and walked past the monitors to the door that automatically opened for him to exit.

"Wait we are not done," yelled a man's voice from the TV. "How do you intend to deal with her?"

Byakuya stopped and turned his head with no emotion showing in his grey eyes. "In a way that will get her in this room without you interfering." Byakuya then walked through the doors that quickly closed automatically behind him. Leaving the council in the room.

Rukia opened her violet eyes as she awoke in her bed. She rubbed her eyes and she sat up straight while holding the sheets around her chest. She remembered she had no clothes on. She got up and walked out of the room. After a minute past she walked back in the room with a big cup of water. She sat down on the bed and took a hug swig of water.

The world outside was still dark and the crickets were chirping loudly outside. After Rukia was done with her water she sat the cup down and got her legs in back into the covers. She laid down and turned her body to see a her shirtless orange haired boyfriend sleeping soundly right beside her.

Rukia's looked at him with tired eyes. "He looks so cute when he's sleeping," thought Rukia. She reached over and brushed some of his locks of hair over his ear. "I didn't think someone like you would sever exist. I thought all guys cared about was sex? But you're different Ichigo. He's been so supportive and he's treated me so good." Rukia looked sadly at him. "Every time you look at me…or hug or kiss me…I can't really describe what I feel." She leaned over and gently kissed the side of his cheek before laying next to him and pressing her forehead against his.

Ichigo's amber eyes shot open. "Huuh," he said as he looked at her with tired dazed eyes.

"OH I'm sorry," said Rukia as she placed her hand on his cheek. "I'm sorry go back to bed."

"Oh," said a tired Ichigo. "Okay," he exhaled in relief and closed his eyes.

"Sorry," she whispered while pushing her fingers through his orange hair.

"It's okay," he said softly. He then started to lightly rub his hand on her smooth silky waist. "Are you okay," he barley opened his eyes.

"Yeah," replied Rukia. "Just giving you another kiss goodnight. And I just wanted to say thank you."

Ichigo closed his eyes. "For what?"

Rukia cracked a small smile. "Just for everything. You being yourself and dealing with all my stupid shit. I know I haven't made it easy for you." Her expression saddened.

Ichigo frowned as he opened his eyes. "Are you still thinking about that fight we had with Laroux?"

Rukia closed her eyes. "Yeah," she said softly. "I'm sorry. I was acting like such a bitch."

"You're still think about that?" Ichigo sighed. "Come here."

Ichigo pulled her in and kissed her softly on the lips. Rukia closed her eyes and moaned when she felt her boyfriend's soft lips. He pulled back and looked at Rukia lovingly.

"Stop bringing that up," he said softly. Ichigo then held both of her wrists down on the mattress as he held himself over Rukia. "If you keep blaming yourself Rukia." Ichigo smiled. "Then I promise I'll never let you sleep again."

Rukia blushed and her eyes grew as she looked up at her boyfriend. The way he spoke to her was making her heart beat faster. Plus seeing her boy friend's muscles on his naked upper body was making electricity surge though her body. She opened her mouth to say something, but her voice was silenced when Ichigo locked his lips against hers in an open mouth kiss. Rukia was helpless as her hands where held in place. She felt her boyfriend's soft kiss sucking and nibbling on her lips. All she could do was moan as she felt the sensation growing in her. Their tongues twirled around a few more times before Ichigo pulled back with both their tongues still hanging out of their mouths.

Ichigo smiled. "Feel better?"

Rukia's violet eyes shook as she looked at him in a daze. "Huh uh," she nodded. Now Rukia couldn't even remember what she was apologizing for or what her name was.

Ichigo pecked her on the lips quickly and Rukia leaned her head back and gasped when she felt Ichigo's lips sucking on her nipple. A soft moan then escaped her lips when she felt his hand grabbing and squeezing her other breast. Ichigo then slid his tongue counter clock wise around her areola. Rukia moaned as she felt her sensitive nipple harden, but before she could speak Ichigo switched and did the same thing to her other breast. All Rukia could do was squeeze the sheets with her hands as she felt the area between her legs getting wetter.

Ichigo slid is tongue around her areola a few more times before he sucked on her hard nipple. Which again made his girlfriend moan softly in pleasure as she arched her back. "Aahhh Ichigo." Rukia lifted her head up. She got her hands free and she lightly tugged on Ichigo's orange hair to lightly lift his head up. Releasing his lips from her breast. Ichigo grabbed Rukia's left hand and started tracing light kisses along her arm all the way up her shoulder. Rukia sucked in air as she felt his softly lips giving her chills. Ichigo then smiled as he looked hotly at her.

"You want to go another round," he asked softly as he rubbed her hand up on his cheek. "I'm ready if you are?"

Rukia blushed hard as he spoke to her. She wasn't sure what it was. But she always lost her mind when he spoke to her like that. It wasn't often, but Ichigo could act and talk super sexy when you wanted to. It was dangerous how good he was at it. But Rukia knew she was lucky since he didn't do it that much. He was usually shy. But she found that part of him irresistible to.

Rukia then flung herself with her lips locking on top of Ichigo's lips while her arms wrapped around his back. Ichigo moaned as he felt her hard kiss. Rukia eyes were closed, but her strength was goddess level as she held onto him tightly. With her naked warm body now pressing up against his. Ichigo's excitement grew as he felt her tits pressing up against his chest. However Ichigo lost his balance and he fell back with Rukia now lying on top of him, but their lips never separated for a moment. Ichigo could tell that Rukia probably wanted him more than he wanted her. But he wasn't going to complain.

The darkness surrounded Rukia's room, but the noises of panting and moaning could be heard clearly in the dark as Rukia moved her hips up and down. Rukia sat up straight with her hands intertwined with Ichgio's hands for support. Her eyes narrowed sexily, her mouth was half open, and a quick moan kept escaping her lips every time she felt her pussy swallow Ichigo's cock over and over with an impressive rhythm. Rukia then released his hands and pressed her hands up against his bare chest so that she had a better position to move her hips.

Rukia looked down at her man who was lying on his back with his arms spread out. His eyes were closed, his face was blushing, and his mouth was partly open breathing heavily and moaning softly. Seeing her man enjoying himself from the pleasure she was giving him made Rukia happier and it caused her excitement to grow as well. She always loved being on top and in charge.

"Ichigo," she said softly as she kept gyrating her hips. "Does it feel good?"

"Uuuhh Rukia," he moaned as he opened his eyes slightly at her. "You feel amazing I can't take much more."

Rukia blushed and she let her hips fall so that her pussy completely engulfed his manhood. Rukia's face blushed and her eyes frowned as she felt his whole length inside her. She then clamped her inner muscles on his hardness and began moving her hips back and forth. Ichigo leaned his head back and saw dots floating in his vision as he felt the sensation of Rukia riding him. The way her wet pussy wrapped around his solid cock felt amazing. Ichigo felt like he was in a dream as he gazed again at Rukia's erotic face. She seemed to be enjoying herself as well. He then looked down to see her amazing athletic body. The way her body bent and moved as she grinded her hips and he even loved seeing how her would tits bounced every time she moved. Her pretty violet eyes shined in the dark. But what really surprised Ichigo was the way Rukia looked down at him. She then smiled. "What's the matter," said a breathless Rukia. "Can't take it?" She then brushed her long front bangs aside with her hand as she kept working him. Ichigo felt like he was going to lose it right there.

He couldn't think of anything or anyone that was hotter or more angelic right now. Ichigo lost his mind and didn't know what was what anymore. "Rukia," he said as he reached his hand up at her. "You are so beautiful. I love…..," he whispered softly in the moment but stopped himself instantly as soon as he knew he said the "L" word out loud.

Rukia stopped her movement when she heard him. "What," she asked as her eyes rose. "What did you say?" Rukia's heart began to surge and the heat in her womanhood started to overheat.

Ichigo's amber eyes trembled as he looked up at the beautiful goddess. "I umm." Ichigo stopped for a second. A million things were racing through his mind. "Rukia I…." But his voiced was stopped when Rukia's hands were pressing up against his mouth.

"No," she said as she closed her eyes tightly. "Please don't say anything." She then pulled him up so that his face was pressing up against her breast. "Just enjoy the moment," she said with a trembling voice. Rukia felt her face turning beat red. "Just let us be one for now." She then started to thrust her hips harder and faster. "Uhhh! Ahh! Ahh! Ngg!" Rukia moaned out loud every time she thrust her hips forward a few times. She pulled her hips back and thrust hard again making her "Uuhh!"

As Ichigo frowned as he felt the intense pleasure building as Rukia kept fucking him. He couldn't take anymore. But in the back of his mind he knew what he had just done. It might have slipped out, but it wasn't like he didn't mean it. But the timing wasn't that great. He understood that. So for now he just enjoyed the moment.

Ichigo closed his eyes and pressed his lips against Rukia's breast and began sucking on her nipple while he started to lightly squeeze her other breasts with his hand. "Nnnnngh," Rukia flung her head back as she felt Ichigo's tongue circling around her areola. The extra sensation coming from her sensitive breast was too much for her now. Electricity flowed through her body. And it was just enough to send Rukia over the edge. She wrapped her legs tighter around Ichigo's waist and her pussy clamped down hard on his cock as she erupted into an orgasm. Rukia moaned out loud and Ichigo groaned with his lips still sucking on her breast. He squeezed his eyes shut tighter as he felt his hard manhood spasmed multiple times with warm fluid releasing from his tip. Rukia opened her eyes as she saw stars and other weird objects in her vision as her climax over took her while feeling Ichigo's warmth filling her insides.

The couple held each other breathing heavily and having drops of sweat forming on their foreheads. They stayed at their position what felt like a long time. Ichigo could feel the warmth of their cum slowly sliding down his shaft. It felt so hot especially since he was holding his girl in his arms. But he knew needed to patch something up.

Ichigo pulled his head back away from her breasts and he looked up. "Rukia," he said as he gently touched her cheek and made her look at him. "I didn't mean to…..well I mean…..I."

"Ichigo," she said pressing her Index finger up against his lips. "I know what you meant." She looked lovingly at him. "You were just in the moment okay? So it doesn't count." She smiled and started to run her fingers through his orange hair which she always loved to do. "Okay?"

Ichigo's expression then lessened. He was relieved she wasn't freaking out. But he still felt bad about it. Again he knew he shouldn't had said it, but at the same time. He wasn't technically lying. But he was confused what he was thinking. He just didn't know anymore. He dropped his head. "I'm sorry," he said sadly. "I made things weird huh?"

Rukia smiled and giggled as she continued patting the top of his head. "No you didn't," she said softly. "I'm just that amazing in bed I guess." She made him look up at her. "Don't worry about it okay?"

Ichigo continued to look at her sadly. "Okay. I won't." But Ichigo felt even shitter about the whole thing. "Rukia," he said seriously. "You do know I care a lot about you. And I'd walk on hot coals if it made you happy." He frowned. "You know that right?"

Rukia's violet eyes grew and her jaw dropped a little. She seemed really shocked by the reply. But she then went back to smiling at him. She knew what he was trying to do. And she was happy. "And you know id crawl through glass if it made you happy. I know Ichigo."

They both closed their eyes and the pressed their lips together lovingly.

"You did what," asked Keigo who had a straw in his mouth.

"Please don't make me repeat it," Ichigo said in a depressed tone as he was leaning his head on the table while Keigo sat next to him.

"You told Rukia you loved her?" Keigo frowned.

Ichigo didn't say anything. He just nodded his head in agreement.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I'm guessing by your reaction she said she didn't?"

"No worse," he said. "Rukia knew I was just in the moment and she just played it off like it was nothing." Ichigo groaned in pain.

"So it's okay then," said Keigo. "She's not dumb. She knew it was an accident." Keigo turned away and started sipping his drink.

"I know but it's so embarrassing." Ichiog stat up straight with his head still hung down. His amber eyes looked watery. "I really am the kid of the couple."

Keigo turned to Ichigo. "What?"

"The kid you know? She's the mature adult and I'm not." Ichigo looked up. "I tried so hard to be mature. I wanted to be someone that Rukia could always count on." He then frowned. "And that one moment of weakness I fucked EVERYTHING UP!" He waved his hands. "She's gonna break up with me now," he said with a trembling voice like he was going to cry.

"Dude relax!" Keigo lightly smacked Ichigo's back. "She's not going to break up with you. Because you never were the mature one in the first place. Ichigo we were the first in line for the opening night of Guardians of the Galaxy!"

Ichigo felt a sword shove through his body. It hurt, but it was true. "I guess you're right," he said looking down with sad eyes. "Guardians of the Galaxy really was amazing," he said in a depressed voice.

Keigo smiled and nodded his head. "That a boy." He then started sucking on his straw again.

Ichigo then looked up to see Chad sitting across the table. He saw that Chad was sitting forward looking at Ichigo. But he couldn't tell if he was looking at Ichigo or not. His long hair always covered his eyes. Ichigo had several moments where he wondered how the hell Chad could even walk around with hair like that?

"Has Chad been sitting there the whole time," asked Ichigo.

"What!?" Keigo then looked over at Chad. "Oh yah. He's been there from the beginning. How could you miss him he's like a hundred feet tall."

"Oh great," said Ichigo. "Now Chad knows my problem. Why didn't you tell me Keigo!?" He frowned at Keigo.

"Oh calm down." Keigo waved at Ichigo. "He can't even hear you. He has his iPod headphones in his ears. He can't hear a damn thing."

Ichigo frowned and he looked at Chad. But his hair was so long he couldn't even see his ears.

"Watch this. This will funny," said Keigo as he leaned forward to Chad. "Chad you're big a worthless idiot! You suck at everything you do! Your hair is stupid! And we talk crap behind your back all the time! You suck and everyone hates you!"

Ichigo gasped in response. "Keigo what the fuck!?" Ichigo then looked at Chad with worry. "You're going to hurt his feelings."

Ichigo was on the edge of his seat ready for Chad to go into an outrage. But several seconds passed and the big man didn't do anything. Until he took the small earphones out from his hair. "What," he asked in a low voice.

Ichigo sighed in relief.

"Nothing big guy you're awesome." Keigo then put his straw back in his mouth.

"Oh," said Chad. "Okay." He then put the earphones back in his hair where his ears were supposedly. Again it was hard to tell because of all the hair on his head.

"You know Rangiku," said Rukia who was holding up a shot glass sitting in a big chair. "This shit you got here…." Rukia then hiccupped. "This shit you have here is really good." Rukia then hiccupped out loud again before taking another shot of alcohol.

"I know," said Rangiku who was leaning back in her couch across from Rukia. "I got it…I got it from…" Rangiku leaned back and then looked down at her black and white business women outfit. "Uuuuuhhhh. Uuuuuhhhh." Rangiku then started to laugh. "You know. I have fucking idea where I got the drink." She then erupted into laughter. "I'm so drunk right now."

Rukia laughed with her and sat her shot glass down. She brushed some pretzel crumbs off her white t-shirt, and blue jean pants. "Oh man thanks again for inviting me over to your place. I was getting really bored at my apartment." Rukia leaned back comfortable on the chair. "I have so much free time

"Oooohh." Rangiku hiccupped outloud after a having a few too many drinks. "No problem Ruka oh I mean Rukia." Rangiku started to laugh. "I'll go get the water. I've had way too much to drink."

"Give me one to. Water sounds really good right now." Rukia then hiccupped again since she also had too many shots. "Okay that's getting really annoying." She then laughed again.

After having a few cups of water. Rukia and Rangkiu finally started to sober up a little but still having a little buzz going on.

Rangiku adjusted the large bun in her hair. "So tell me Rukia. How's that boyfriend of yours?"

"Ichigo," said Rukia. "He's great!" She nodded her head. "He's the best."

Rangiku nodded her head. "Oh that's good to hear."

"Mmmm hmmm," she nodded her head. "Though." Rukia leaned her head to the side as she looked away. "He did say he loved me as we were having sex."

Rangiku's eyes rose and she spat out the water that was in her mouth. "WHAT!" She then started to cough a little. "No shit!?" Rangiku looked at her oddly. She leaned forward with a frown on her face. "What did you say?"

"It wasn't a big deal," said Rukia. "I knew he was just in the moment so he didn't really mean it. Guys do that all the time. Plus I know he already likes me. Plus we discussed it so it's fine."

Rangiku narrowed her eyes seductively. "Are you sure about that? What if he was serious?"

Rukia started to blush as she imagined Ichigo saying those three powerful words to her face. "Heheh no way," said Rukia. "We've only been going out for a few months. It's too early to say the…the "L" word."

Rangiku smirk grew. "And you don't feel at all like saying….the "L" word?"

"I…..I." Rukia's violet eyes looked at Rangiku's nice apartment. "I care a lot about Ichigo. He….." Rukia frowned as she started to hate how flustered she felt when she thought about him. "He means a lot to me okay," she snapped.

Rangiku closed her eyes and held her hands up. "Okay okay relax. I was just asking. No need to attack me. As long as you guys are honest with each other. That's the important thing." Rangiku opened her pretty light blue eyes.

Rukia blinked at her. As always Rangiku might have acted like a total idiot. But there were times where she said things that made total sense. "Thanks Ran." Rukia smiled. "You're a pretty good friend."

Rangiku smiled and shrugged. "Well I do what I can."

"Oh," said Rukia. "What about you?"

Rangiku looked at her oddly. "Me?" She pointed at herself.

"Yeah did you ever hear back from you know…..Your boss." Rukia titled her head.

Rangiku frowned and she looked away in thought. Her mood now changed drastically. She did not look too happy about the topic. "Uuuuuuuhhhhhh. Yeahhhh. About that."

"You guys had that one night of passion right," asked Rukia. "Then ever since then he had to go away for a while to look over his company that's being built somewhere else or something?"

Rangiku looked down. "Yeah that's about right."

"You never heard from him since then?"

Rangiku sighed. She leaned over and grabbed her smart phone and pressed a few buttons. "Read this," she said before tossing her phone to Rukia.

Rukia caught it and looked at it.

Dear Rangiku

I'm sorry I haven't given you an update on the progress of the situation over here. Things are going well so I'll be heading in sooner than expected. So I'll see you tomorrow morning. Please give me an update when I come in.

Thank You

Toshiro Hitsugaya

Rukia looked up at Rangiku with a frown.

"I just got that email before you showed up. I have no idea what to make of it."

"Okay well calm down," said Rukia. "Maybe he's trying to play it cool. You know not put pressure on it. Or maybe it was just a onetime fling."

Rangiku then started to blush when she remembered that night when Toshiro and her were intimate together. "Yeah that's what I thought to. I thought it was a onetime only thing also." She smirked.

Rukia frowned when she saw Rangiku. "Wait a minute," said Rukia. "Do you like him?"

"Hell no," snapped Rangiku. "He's my boss Rukia! You know how messed up and inappropriate that is!? There's just no way!" Rangiku flung her arms up. I'm a horrible person for doing what I did that night."

"I know Rangiku, but let me tell you one thing. I once thought the same thing with Ichigo. But the more I knew him. The more I….." Rukia was going to say something, but she stopped herself. "I just really started to like him. And to be honest I don't regret it." Rukua looked at Rangiku seriously. "I'm saying this as your friend. So I'm being real fucking real with you. You're fighting a losing battle Ran. And the same goes for your boss Toshiro as well," she said with a stern voice.

Rangiku swallowed as she looked at Rukia.

"Think carefully girl. And if you need to talk. I'm just a phone call away."

Rangiku frowned and she nodded her head. "Thanks Rukia. Your probably one of the honest people I know." She then looked sadly at her.

Rukia smiled and shrugged. "Part of my charm. But relax. As I said before. You'll get through this."

Rangiku nodded her head. "I know and thank you Rukia." Rangiku smiled. "For being a good friend."

Rukia stood in the gym wearing her white shirt, black sweat pants, and wearing white running shoes. She frowned with sweat dripping down her face as she hopped lightly on her toes while holding her red boxing gloves in front of her chin. With her left glove leading her right. She snapped out two lightning left jabs that slapped into the heavy bag. She backed off a little while guarding her face. Rukia then swung a mean high kick that sank into the heavy bag with such force the bag bent and turned distorted. Looking like it might break in half.

Rukia hopped away again still holding her fighting stance. Her breathing was loud and heavy, but her movements didn't seem to slow down. Rukia ducked her head as if she was dodging a real punch and she countered with a hard right hook that flew into the air and crashed into the lower area of the punching bag with a loud 'whack' noise. "Huungh! Hunngh! Hunngh! Hahh! Hahh!" Rukia yelled as she threw two snapping left jabs, a right jab, left jab, and then finished her combo with a heavy right hook. Each hit making a loud slapping noise of leather hitting leather.

"Rukia," called out Yoruichi as she was walked up to Rukia wearing a bright orange hooded sweat shirt, black sweat pants, and jet black shoes. "What the hell are you doing?"

Rukia stopped hopping on her toes and dropped her red gloves. "Hey coach," Rukia said breathlessly. "Just getting some exercise." She then raised her gloves again and snapped two more left jabs at the heavy bag.

"I can see that," Yoruichi said sarcastically. "I mean what are you doing here? You're supposed to be resting still."

"I've rested plenty." Rukia shot a right left jab combo. "I don't want to get too relaxed. Hahh! Hahh!" She snapped a left jab and landed a harder right hook that shook the heavy bag violently from her power.

Yoruichi sighed and she closed her gold eyes. "Fine," she said in annoyance. "But I better not see you spar with anyone. Cause if I do I'll knock you out and tie you down to your bed at home."

Rukia laughed. "Okay okay I won't. Hnnngghh!" Rukia's performed a high right kick landed again distorting the heavy bag from the insane force of Rukia's force.

Anyone who watched Rukia could tell she was getter stronger. It was only a matter of time. However Rukia was suppose to be resting. But days and days of doing nothing…..She just had to do some sort of exercise. The light jogs she did every morning just wasn't simply enough for her. She needed at least something that made her feel good. She needed to hit something. Don't get Rukia wrong. She loved the time off and spending alone time with her boyfriend Ichigo. But lately being with him made her feel…..well nervous. She wasn't quite sure why. Maybe it was because of Ichigo's recent confession when they were alone together, but Rukia didn't let it bother her. She knew Ichigo felt bad about it which in return made her feel a little bad. But she knew it was just a little misunderstanding and that it would pass. So she thought she'd clear her head and at least smash the heavy bag a little. She was now the 24th ranked fighter in the WFKA. She at least had to keep herself in shape and make something of herself.

After working up a good sweat Rukia returned home to her apartment in Karakura Town. When she entered she noticed everything inside was neat and clean. Ichigo's doing no doubt.

Rukia sat her bag down on floor and shook her head. "Ichigo you here!?"

Ichigo walked into the living room wearing his school outfit and holding a pink towel. "Hey welcome home."

"You don't need to keep cleaning my place up you know? Though I do appreciate it." Rukia ran her index finger along the kitchen table. "Fucking kidding me? Not even a speck of dust." Rukia examined her finger. "How do you do that?"

"As I always say I'm the best. "That and 409 does wonders." Ichigo smiled as he walked over to her.

Rukia extended her hand out to stop Ichigo in his tracks. "Don't I worked up a big sweat today at the gym." Rukia turned away from him. "I'm gross right now."

Something then forced her body around and Rukia's back then hit against the wall and her lips were caught up against Ichigo's mouth. Rukia's moans were muffled as they held their kiss for several seconds. Ichigo pulled his head back slowly and smiled at her.

He licked his top lip like he ate something sweet. "A little sweat never bothered me." He then brushed some locks of Rukia's black hair over her ear before he walked away to fold some clothes.

Rukia stayed up against the wall with her cheeks blushing hard and a blank look on her face. It sort of looked as if she was frozen in time. It took her a few minutes to register what had just happened. Finally she blinked a few times and she looked over at her boyfriend who was busy with clothing. She hated to admit it, but she wanted him right now. All the stress her heart was feeling instantly came right back to her with just that one stupid little act that Ichigo pulled.

Rukia frowned in anger and she growled. She walked over to Ichigo grabbed his hand and yanked him to walk with her.

"Woah hey hey! What's wrong," asked Ichigo.

Rukia then sat him down on her bed. She put her hands on her hips,and narrowed her eyes as she looked down at him. "I'm going to take a shower," she said meanly. "You are going to stay on this bed! And if you're not here when I come back? I will fucking hunt you down!"

Ichigo looked at her with wide eyes. "Uuhhh okay," he said in a frail little kid voice.

Rukia then turned away and slammed her bathroom door after she entered. Ichigo remained silent as he sat on the bed blinking his eyes.

"The hell was that about," wondered Ichigo. "All I did was kiss her hello and say that her sweat didn't bother me." Ichigo shrugged not knowing what he did wrong or what caused Rukia's sudden mood change.

BREAK

Time passed by. Ichigo and Rukia found themselves laying face down on the bed wearing no clothes with the bed sheets covering their waist and legs. Ichigo looked at Rukia who had her eyes closed as she was breathing moderately heavy after they finished a round of making love. He then reached out and started to fiddle with her long spiky bangs.

Rukia started to smirk and she opened her eyes. "What the hell are you doing?"

"Nothen," he replied. "Just flirting with you I guess." He then took his index finger and started to lightly run his finger along her back and tracing images.

Rukia shut her eyes and let out a quick laugh. "Stop that," she whined. "That tickles."

"Sorry," said Ichigo. He looked at her passionately. "It just funny how different you are."

Rukia looked at him lovingly. "What do you mean?"

"Just how gently you really are." He then ran his fingers through her jet black hair. "And how fierce you can be when you kickbox. It just funny sometimes. It's like your two different people."

Rukia smiled. "Well I think you're the one that brings out that gentleness in me when I'm not trying to punch someone's face in." She giggled.

Ichigo giggled. "You really like fighting don't you?"

Rukia slightly nodded her head in agreement. "I really do. I just grew up with fighting all around me. I fought a lot of people in high school. It happened so often to me I just kind of thought it was normal."

Ichigo's expression changed. "That's kind of sad. Don't you ever get tired of it?" Ichigo stroked her hair lightly with his fingers.

"Not really," she shook her head. "It's a part of me. It's who I am. I love doing it. Every time I'm done with a match. I can't wait, but look forward to the next one. When will it happen? What will they look like? How strong are they? How do they fight?" Rukia smiled happily as her eyes shined, but her expression then saddened. "You must think I'm really fucked up huh?"

Ichigo laughed a little bit. "Rukia," he said softly. "The moment I first met you I thought you were fucked up."

Rukia then fornwed. "Thanks," she said sarcastically before she turned and laid on her back. "That's one of the reasons why I never wanted a boyfriend. I was afraid they'd think I was weird or they'd feel threatened by me because I can fight. Or that they would try to stop me from fighting," she said with a sad tone.

He sighed. "To be honest Rukia," Ichigo said in a serious tone. "I really wished I never had to see you get hurt. Every time I see you get hit I feel like I'm getting stabbed in the chest." Ichigo eyes grew sad. "I feel like my heart is breaking little bit every time I see you getting punched." He put his hand over his chest. "It really does hurt sometimes. Have you ever experienced watching someone you care about getting beat up right in front of you? And there's nothing you can do to help them except watch it happen?"

Rukia's expression saddened even more. She turned towards him and pressed her hand up against his bare chest where she felt his heart beating fast. "Ichigo," she said sadly with sad eyes. "I'm sorry. I….I never really thought about it."

Ichigo then took her hand and laced his fingers with hers. "It's okay," he said. "I wouldn't be here with you if I couldn't take it." He smirked. "Even though it sucks sometimes watching you fight. It is fun overall to watch you. There are times I can't even believe that it's you up there. So many people cheering for you and I'm the only one there that knows you. But I'm here to support you a hundred percent. Never doubt that Rukia Kuchiki."

Rukia's violet eyes shook as she looked at him. She didn't have doubts. She knew in her heart he meant every word. "I know." She smiled warmly. "As much as I love fighting. There is no were else I'd rather be than right here." She then shook her head. "And you're my favorite in the whole world. Never doubt that Ichigo Kurasaki."

Ichigo's amber eyes grew as his face started to blush. He didn't know what to say to her except smile at her.

"Could you come a little closer," Rukia asked shyly. "I'm a little cold."

Ichigo smiled and he scooted over and held Rukia in his arms as they both laid next to each other. Both of them closed their eyes and smiled as they felt their legs intertwining together. The warmth of their bodies resonated with each other as they cuddled together. The moment felt magical for the both of them. And neither of them wished it would never end.

Okay so maybe a little heavy on the romance side. If that's possible? It's cool. I'm human. I understand that. But I think I got something to even it all out.

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