So funny thing happened as I finished writing this chapter and was going ahead to fix any errors and rewrite the chapter online. I decided to look a the reviews, what are the odds of having my first Ichiruki hate review, I thought it was hilarious and pretty sad you'll understand once you continue reading this chapter. Just to give you a hint, I love Rukia's character she's strong, hilarious, and beautiful. She's so caring and Kubo wrote her perfectly. So as I read the review, I could have done something petty and just erase the Rukia section of the story, but I was like "NO FUCK THAT" it's so beautiful I have to show the people who are reading my story how great she is.
Side Note- There is a part in the beginning that I used Rukia's cute corny Chappy drawings in a way that it reminds me of a anime/game I played which I absolutely love. It's called Danganronpa, but don't worry no crazy ass bunny is going to pop up in the hot springs resort and force these characters to start killing each other. (Idea for a Fanfic-hmmm-j/k- or am I?)
Well, Enjoy! Thank you again for taking the time to read.
He was separated from Orihime a few moments as he kissed and told her he'd see her again once he settled into his room, Ichigo followed the servant girl with a kimono to his room. They stopped as Ichigo looked at the door to find a stupid bunny drawing of him with orange hair with a scowl expression on its face. His eye twitched as he knew this idea was certainly Rukia's. The girl opened the door with a huge smile, blushing when he walked in saying 'thank you'.
"Is there anything else that I can do for you?" The kimono girl said to him with a huge smile.
"Nah, I think I'm okay at the moment. Thanks!" Ichigo walked towards his bags that were sent up earlier.
"My name is Mayumi! If there is anything you need, don't hesitate to ask for me?" She smiled as Ichigo looked at her with a confused look.
"Okay, but I'm fine." She looked like she was going to say something as she stood there in silence. She turned a little hesitant but nervously closed the door. Ichigo shook his head as he started to unpack his bags when he heard a knock at the door. Ichigo started to get frustrated hoping that it wasn't Mayumi again as he opened the door with a scowl. He instantly widens his eyes shocked at Sora standing outside his door, ready to knock again.
"I'm sorry is this a bad time?" Sora said nervously.
"No it's fine, come in." He opened the door letting the older man in. Sora nodded as he entered, Ichigo directed him to a small table where they both had a seat. They sat there facing each other in silence, Sora seems concentrated on the table as Ichigo waited patiently.
"I.." They both said at the same time, as Sora grinned at both of them interrupting each other.
"You can go first," Ichigo informed him smiling. Sora nodded taking a deep breath as he spoke, "I came to say that I'm sorry for being such a... dick." He grinned causing the other man across from him to grin as well.
"Sora, you weren't acting like a .."
"Dick?! Yeah, Ichigo I was, don't defend my actions." Sora said with certainty in his voice, Ichigo stared at the older man as he listened.
"It wasn't fair to you and it most certainly wasn't fair to my sister."
"You were just being overprotective."
"Yeah I kind of want to believe that I was, but it went too far, I hurt her. Everything just happened so fast and I just didn't have time to think, so I overreacted. When I finally took the time to process everything, it dawned on me. Why wouldn't I have my sister be with you, you're a great guy."
"I wouldn't say all that Sora," Ichigo said unsure of himself.
"No, Ichigo! It's true, you're intelligent, soon to be Dr. Kurosaki, and you've always been there for me. It wasn't easy for me being a single parent but you took the time to listen to me when I was struggling, even introducing me to Rukia. She helped me get my foot in the door at the firm, even if it was an entry level position."
"But Sora, you rose in the firm and became a partner by your own account. Byakuya was impressed with you, I had nothing to do with it."
Sora shook his head laughing as Ichigo looked at him with furrowed brows.
"I can also add selfless to the list. You care about other people's well-being more than your own. Looking back I really am a dick."
"Okay Sora, if you insist then yes you're a dick." The orange haired man added as he laughed along with Sora. They sat there in silence for a few moments until Sora spoke again.
"What were you going to say?" He asked curiously.
Ichigo had a blank expression as he nodded finally remembering, "Oh, I just wanted to tell you that I understand why you were upset about me touching her that night after Rangiku's party. I was... sexually attracted to her, I was the experienced one and I should of never let things go that far. It was so difficult, I mean I know you're her brother, but god just look at her," he said aggravated just thinking about Orihime, then glanced at her brother.
Sora furrowed his brows, looking rather uncomfortable as he folded his arms, Ichigo soon realized his mistake.
"Okay I'm sorry, but she is beautiful. I want you to know it wasn't the only reason. It was her, all of her, she cared for others, she was so humble, unlike anyone I've ever dated before. She had her silly quirks but I found myself wanting to hear more of her crazy stories or what other wild things she would do next. She completely had my heart at the hospital. I was shocked to see her volunteering, I had to look twice to make sure I wasn't seeing things, but there she was. As I stood there, watching her interactions with the children, having no problem giving 100% of her attention. She didn't fake it or half-assed it, she completely gave her heart to those kids. She's unbelievable Sora, I know you understand that or you wouldn't have gone to such lengths to protect her. You raised an amazing woman, I hope you know that?" Sora nodded as he smiled appreciating the younger man's praise.
"So...Dr. Unohana and you are...?" Ichigo asked the older man as he smirked.
"Yeah, since we were younger. She'd help me take care of Orihime since my parents were... you know." Ichigo understood as he nodded, his face turning into a scowl.
"Orihime absolutely looks up to her and adores her. She always wanted to be near Retsu when she was younger, and she loved Orihime as if she were her own." Sora paused for a moment looking at his hands, " Orihime is special to her, the fact being she was able to raise her as a baby since ...she's unable to have any of her own." Sora said a matter of factly.
"I had no idea."
Sora looked at Ichigo who seemed to be upset at this revelation, "She feels that at some point I'm going to realize that she can't have any children and I won't want her anymore. I was honest with her saying that at some point in my life I saw myself having children of my own... but life doesn't happen the way you want it. I'm satisfied with not having any of my own and she's come to terms with the idea of not bearing children."
Sora took his phone hearing the message tone as he looked at the screen. "Speaking of Retsu, she's asking where I've been. She wants to take have a look at more of the grounds and since I've been here before, I'm her own special tour guide." Sora smiled as he made to get up. "Thanks, Ichigo, I really missed this, ours talks. The thing I said about not needing a brother." Ichigo already standing looking at him patiently, "It wasn't true."
"I figured as much, I just had to be patient wait till you stopped acting like a dick." Ichigo cheekily said to the older man receiving a finger. "Oh, don't let Orihime see you do that, her image of an innocent brother will be shattered."
Sora smirked "Shut up, Ichigo!" he said shaking his head as he left.
Ichigo felt relief wash over him as Sora and him were best friends again. He looked outside of the room's balcony, glancing at the breathtaking view of the island and sea. After a few moments of breathing in the fresh sea air, he decided to head back to continue unpacking his clothes. The message light on his phone lite up as he went to check on it, looking at the message from Orihime.
'It's Ms. Annoying, letting you know I have unpacked my things. I wanted to know if you wanted to find the hidden waterfalls Sora told me about. If that's not too annoying.'
Ichigo smiled at her still being upset as he texted her back.
'Mr. Sorry is not done unpacking, give me a few minutes and we can go see the annoying waterfalls together.'
He started to put his things away when he was almost done setting his toiletries items around the sink. He heard his phone receive a message, as he checked it.
'Ms. Annoying, was wondering if it's okay to bring Mr. Sorry's sisters along?"
Ichigo scowled, wanting to spend time alone with Orihime but he figured he'd have his chance this week.
'Mr. Sorry is okay with his sisters coming, but Mr. Sorry is going to have alone time at some point with Ms. Annoying.'
'Mr. Sorry is now Mr. Horny LMAO! Just hurry your ass up Ichigo to the lobby and stop sending texts to Orihime.'
'Karin, get the hell off Orihime's phone.'
'I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! She was too quick and took the phone. Ms. Annoying is now Ms. Sorry. = ( '
'It's fine! I'll be right down.'
Ichigo still peeved pocketed his phone as he opened the door to leave.
Shuuhei laid on his bed, relaxing from the stressful day of having to deal with his sister's crankiness and Rangiku's impatience as she complained about it taking so long. He just needed to take a few moments of peace, just to de-stress.
TAP!TAP! "Room Service!" Shuuhei gritted his teeth as he looked up to see his girlfriend entering in as she closed the door behind her. Shuuhei put his head back down as he sighed out loud, the blonde ignored him as she looked around the room looking outside his balcony.
"You have a better view in your room, I know where I'm spending most of my nights." She giggled as she bounced on the bed, causing the man on the bed to growl in irritation.
"Rangiku, can you please stop shaking the bed, I have a huge headache."
"Aww! Poor baby," she reached over massaging his head with her fingers.
"Hmm!" He sighed as he closed his eyes, smelling her sweet scented perfume.
"You smell good," Shuuhei mused basking in her touch.
"It's my favorite perfume, Pink Seduction!" She purred, as she laid closer into him, still rubbing his head.
"Mmmm," he moaned out smelling as he dug his nose into her neck, causing her to giggle.
He was pushed back slightly mere inches from her face when he leaned in for a kiss, her finger blocked him. Looking at her in question as she grinned, "No play time now, let's go somewhere romantic."
"Rangiku, I don't feel like going anywhere, didn't I tell you I have a headache." He said irritated.
"Then if you have a headache, I guess we shouldn't even fool around," she scooted off the bed. Shuuhei looked at her with stern eyes, " That's different, the headache goes away when you make me feel good." He complained as she giggled.
"Shuuhei, it's just the first day and we have all week to play around with each other, there's a place I want to show you." She made to get up but stopped when she felt a vibration coming from between her legs, squeezing them tightly as she moaned.
"So you still have it inside...what a good girl." Rangiku fixed her posture once the vibration stopped as she turned to him, blushing. She glanced at him holding up his phone as he smiled.
"You know they have apps for just about anything, for example, that vibrator between your legs. I press this button," Shuuhei pressed his phone, as she felt the vibration inside of her once more, trying to hold herself upright.
Shuuhei rose up from the bed walking closer with a heated stare as she continued to hold her legs tightly, moaning.
"Shuu...hei...mmmm," she moaned out through hooded eyes. Grinning at her as he pressed the button on the phone again. The feeling disappeared, Rangiku straightened herself once more.
"Yes, Rangiku?" He continuing grinning at her as she glared at him.
"I thought you were bluffing at the table, I had no idea you programmed it."
"Yeah, I did say we would program it together but where's the fun be in that?"
"What if you accidentally pressed it at the table, everyone could have seen," Rangiku shouted hitting her boyfriend's arm as he laughed.
"Don't worry I programmed it so that I have to enter a code when I want to get into the app, it also has settings."
Rangiku looked at the screen and looked at him confused, "Settings?"
"How fast, slow, or how high you want it to go."
Rangiku redden as she swallowed, "H.. How high does it go?"
"Don't know, care to find out?" He said waving the phone, looking like a boy with a new toy at Christmas. Shuuhei watched her blushed face, then aggressively grabbing her face to his as he kissed her, forgetting his phone as it fell to the floor. Rangiku moaned into his kiss, feeling her insides vibrate as he picked her up by the thighs carrying her to the bed.
"Sh... Shuuhei it's on...oh god..." She yelled out, he put her on the bed and watched her legs grip together as she gripped the bed sheets with her hands. Feeling himself start to harden, he looked around for the phone as he quickly picked it up. He returned to the moaning beauty as her hands started to lower opening her legs wider. He watched her actions above her at the end of the bed, he can see her skirt start to ride up to her hips showing her panties. With her eyes closed, her fingers started to reach into her panties as she began to touch herself. Her other hand grabbing her breasts and perking her nipples as she continued to moan.
Bending his knees on the bed in front of her, he removed her panties that were preventing him from seeing her. She didn't stop what she was doing, only raising her body to help him remove her wet panties, as he tossed them aside. He widens her legs more, seeing the end of the vibrator poking out from within her. Reaching to touch around the area, he found that she was drenched. He picked up his phone as he sets the vibrator a little higher and faster, which caused the blonde on the bed to yell louder.
"Oh..god! What did...you do...Ahhhh." She screamed out as she continued to finger her pink nub.
"Just raising it and making it go faster," Shuuhei started to unbuckle his pants then finally dropping his pants along with his briefs to the floor, crawling on top of her. "Turn around," he whispered in her ear, watching her open her lustful eyes. She continued to touch herself ignoring his request, being impatient he moved her hands aside as he flipped her over onto her knees.
He set the tip of his member to the outside of her bottom hole, feeling some of the vibration. He growled opening her ass cheeks as he entering into her hole slowly.
"Oh... Shuuhei... not when I'm filled with this vibrator too." She whimpered out causing him to harden even more. Picking up his phone once more, he set it to the highest setting and the fastest. He yelled out loud with feeling an incredible vibration within her as he entered fully into her anus. Loving the feeling, he pumped into her, hearing the loud moans coming from her and his balls slapping hard onto her skin.
"I...I can't..." She yelled out feeling her insides swelling up with pleasure and her nipples harden from sensitivity. " I..can't...take...it...anymore..." she said between him pumping hard into her.
"Don't cum yet, just wait for me." He whispered into her licking her earlobe.
"Don't...tell...me..to ...not...cum, I'm... so...fucking...sensitive.." She whined.
"Rangiku, just... oh...fuck you feel so good." He pumped into her harder and faster, as he pinched her nipples hard.
"AHHHH, you're going to... make...me...cum."
"Hold it, please, baby I'm almost there, Fuck you feel so tight right now." He heard her start to whimper as his hands moved from her breasts to her wet slit, feeling how wet she was.
She screamed when she felt his fingers slid past her swollen nub. "Look how wet you are, you must be aching to cum, aren't you," he whispered.
"Shuuhei, …. please …." She cried out.
"Please, Please what?" He continued to pound into her as she cried out, feeling himself about to cum.
"Let...me...cum...I...I"
"Wait...Wait.. I'm...almost...Fuck.." Shuuhei shouted losing himself as he shot into her filling her hole as he came. Feeling his cum shoot into her from behind, her insides clamped up as she came. Feeling herself squeeze out the vibrator, her juices dripping onto his bed before they both collapsed.
The vibrator moved on the bed, they both laughed feeling the device shake. Shuuhei reached for his phone, shutting it off. He pulled out of her slowly, causing her to shiver as he sat beside her. He pushed her strands away from her sweaty face as he watched her breathing pace start to slow down with her eyes closed.
"I think that app is a keeper," he joked watching her weakly smile with her eyes still shut.
"Mmm... I don't want to even get up," she whispered out.
"What happened to wanting to show me something?"
"Maybe later, I want to sleep." She wiggled a little making herself more comfortable on his bed.
"You know it's waterproof too," he said making Rangiku open one eye to look at him.
"Huh?!" She asked before yelling out, feeling herself being picked up. Shuuhei made his way to the bathroom, placing her in the shower, turning the water on. "Shuuhei, what are you doing? Get back here," she yelled from the bathroom, as he made his way to his bed grabbing the vibrator and his phone.
Byakuya sat near the headstone, burning incense, folding his hands together as he closed his eyes. He heard a branch snap in the back of him but continued paying his respects, as he spoke.
"Rukia, there is no need to hide, you can just come out."
Rukia sheepishly came out from the trees heading towards the headstone that sat on a high hill with a breathtaking view of the ocean. The place was hidden by a forest of cherry blossoms, only those who knew it's location was able to find the grave.
"I'm sorry Nii-sama, I came to pay my respects I had no idea you were here," Rukia said sounding ashamed of interrupting something so sacred.
"No need to apologize, come sit by me," Byakuya said as he opened his eyes glancing up at her from the ground.
His sister smiled nervously as she walked to him slowly, holding beautiful bouquets of flowers lilies, orchids, lotus, violet, roses, all with the same color matching Rukia's violet eyes. She sat by him placing the gorgeous assortment and then lighting incense and placing her hands together, paying her respects.
Rukia opened her eyes looking at the headstone that read 'Hisana Kuchiki loving wife and sister.'
"Do you think she would have liked Renji?" Rukia said glancing at her brother.
Byakuya slightly smiled as he nodded 'yes', " She would have loved him, she was kind and accepting."
Rukia smiled brightly, "Would it be silly of me to think she's taking the time out to watch from the heavens, on special occasions such as these?"
"Not silly at all, I can feel her presence even now among the cherry blossoms and her smile when I see the sun's reflection on the ocean's surface." He said sitting still looking down at his hands.
She lifted her brother's hand up as she placed her head on his lap, placing his raised hand on her shoulders.
"Can you tell me again, about you and Hisana?" Rukia said closing her eyes.
"You've must have heard this story so many times." Byakuya gave a faint chuckle, he felt her shake her head 'yes' on his lap.
"Please, I don't remember her and it's the only thing that makes me feel real close to her." He heard her sadly say. He stroked her shoulder and agreed as he began to speak.
"Two years had passed since the death of my father, I came into my inheritance at a young age of 23. With my mother having died when I was twelve, I was left the head of the Kuchiki assets. Even with my father being proud of my accomplishments of becoming a lawyer, my expertise with learning the business. Upon his death, I still had to prove myself to others, that I was not just my father's son, but my own man.
There was this small ramen shop that one of the locals told me about, a real hidden gem they said. It was clean and put together nicely, but you could tell it needed renovations with up to date work. They said it was run by a couple but when they passed away they left it in charge with their eldest daughter. I was curious, when I entered the establishment with the man who told me about it, he could tell I did not approve. As we sat at the table, I was inclined to leave until I heard a beautiful voice.
'Welcome to Sakura Noodles, what can I get you?' I glanced up to see the most beautiful violet eyes that matched her beauty. From that moment, there was no other place I ate at. She was not only beautiful but charming, and nice to everyone. Noticing I was becoming a regular she made conversation, I was hesitant at first but she made it so comfortable to talk to her. Her name was Hisana, I enjoyed her company, wanting to know if she wanted something more. She had abruptly denied my advances, all of them. It was disheartening, my pride was shot, it was something I was not used to.
I stopped going for awhile, but the thought of her smile kept me up. My arrogance turned to anger, it felt unthinkable for this woman who had nothing to act like she was better than me. I found myself walking to the small ramen shop late at night, finding it closed. As I went to walk, I heard her voice singing a lullaby. I found her heading towards me with bags in her hand and you wrapped in a baby sling.
'You want to hear it again Rukia-chan?' Hisana giggled but then stopped, noticing my presence.
'Kuchiki - san? Is that you?' She asked curiously a little hesitant to come near me.
'Yes, I'm sorry to have startled you. I'll be on my way.' I wanted to leave feeling like a fool, just showing up.
'I haven't seen you in awhile, did you miss the noodles?'
'Yes, but that is not the whole reason I came.' I looked at her as she came closer opening the door to her shop as she entered in.
'What is the reason? You can come in if you want.' She placed the bags on a table, she had bought from the market.
I paused for a moment, looking around before entering in. She beckoned for me to have a seat as she headed to the kitchen to cook. After awhile, she came with you still wrapped around her as she handed me a bowl, smiling at me as she sat across from me with her own. She started to take you out of the little bundle and saw that you looked like a mini version of her with the same violet eyes, but having a chubby face.
'Look Rukia-chan, Kuchiki-san loves the noodles as much as you.' She squeezed your cheeks as you squealed with delight. Hisana started to take a noodle blowing it into your mouth as she began to feed you.
'So why did you come, Kuchiki-san?'
'It's Byakuya,'
'Byakuya-san,' I noticed her blush at saying my name so formal, but also noticed you, Rukia, staring at me so seriously just observing me.
'I came because...' It was hard for me to speak with you continuing to look at me so intently.
'Is it because I said no?" She said worriedly. I looked at her and noticed her embarrassment as she redden when I nodded 'yes.'
"I'm sorry Byakuya-san, it's not that I'm not flattered but... I have my sister to take care of and this shop to run. I can't simply go on dates especially with a man like you.'
'A man like me?' I looked at her with a raised brow questioningly.
'You come from a well-respected family, your rich, and hand...umm well educated.' She blushed avoiding my eyes.
'So if I was not a Kuchiki, would you still have said no?' I looked up to her waiting for an answer.
'Yes, Byakuya-san, like I said, I have Rukia-chan and this shop. You shouldn't worry about a girl like me turning you down, I'm pretty sure you'll find her.' She smiled nervously.
'Her?' I asked her with a furrowed brow.
'That someone who will love you unconditionally and bring honor to the Kuchiki name with her elegance, ' she giggled, then looked down continuing to feed you, as I saw a hint of sadness.'My father knew my mother was the one because of her eyes.'
'Her Eyes?' I asked not fully understanding.
'Yeah, he said he would always lose himself in her eyes because they were so beautiful and honest. Take my father's advice Byakuya-san, when finding her,' She smiled.
I found myself looking into her eyes, slightly understanding her father's meaning, completely speechless as I continued to stare into those beautiful violet eyes. She quickly became nervous at my lingering stare as she looked down at her bowl.
'It's getting late and I have to get Rukia-chan to bed, I also have to wake up early in the morning to open shop.' She stood up as I did the same as I made to pay for my bowl of noodles, she declined, I insisted but she only ignored me. We said our goodnight, as she bowed and smiled, closing the door. I found myself walking away disappointed, going home thinking about her. I came by more to the shop, late at night to just talk. It started to take over my weekends, as I came to help. I made a fool of myself having no clue of doing hard labor, she found it endearing that I tried.
As we grew closer, rumors circulated and she received her share of unwanted comments and angered stares. Less and fewer people came to the small ramen shop, she was about to lose her family's shop when I bought it without her permission, which only angered her. I couldn't understand why she didn't want my help as she told me that if she continued receiving my help she'd get used to it. I asked her what was wrong with that, she said when the time came to part ways she would have to get used to making it on her own again.
'Then don't make it on your own, stay with me,' I asked one night, with you asleep in your bed, as we sat looking up at the moon and stars. She looked at me as she shook her head,'no'
'That would be improper,' she said feeling uncomfortable.
'Then marry me?' Her eyes widen at my declaration, as she stood abruptly heading into the shop. I went into the shop as well finding her upset with me.
'Why are you asking me to marry you? Is it because you feel sorry for me? Is this a proposal to be your wife and live somewhere hidden with Rukia-chan in your large house. Then, later on, you'll marry someone else someday only she'll be the first wife, and Rukia-chan and I would just be …... the help.' She said holding herself as she started to cry. I turned her around and saw the tears in her eyes as she refused to look anywhere else but me. I rubbed her cheek, wiping the tears as I found myself staring at her lips.
'I'm marrying you because when I look into your eyes I get lost in them, when I'm home alone in my enormous house I find myself wanting to be here. I think about Rukia-chan and your well-being every day, every time I say goodnight I want to kiss you instead. I'm marrying you because I love you.' I was honest with her as she looked at me with a shocked expression, as she smiled. I leaned in to kiss her, wrapping my arms around her I felt content, feeling I wanted to stay in her arms forever.
We eventually married, moving into my home, some did not approve but I cared not for their opinion. We were content together, raising you together like a happy family. You turned four when Hisana found herself too sick to get out of bed, having lupus disease with some cases being mild, her' disease became more severe, best doctor's money could buy couldn't fix the problem, and I became powerless. She told me to be strong and to raise you as my own, and to love you as a brother would love his own sister. Her body simply not having the strength to fight anymore, passed on, nothing seemed to make sense with her loss. I shut others out especially with you, I was falling apart until you came up to me with your worried expression.
"Chappy says Hisana is sad."
I looked at you confused as I glanced over to the small Chappy doll you held tightly.
"Why is she sad?" I asked you as you held Chappy to your ear, I waited as you sadly gave the answer.
"Chappy says because you're sad."
Those words hit me hard, holding meaning since I knew how she would feel if she were to see the state I was in. She would see the man she loved completely void of feeling, and most of all are upset that I had ignored her sister. From that moment, I still missed Hisana but I had you Rukia to fill that ache in my heart that was hurting."
Byakuya finished his story as they both stayed there for awhile in silence. Rukia sat up from his lap, whipping away the tears with a smile on her face.
"You know I still have that Chappy doll she bought me and the music box of the Chappy lullaby you made for me."
"She sang it to you all the time, it would always put you to sleep or calm you down." He smiled looking at her.
"Did you ever consider remarrying?"
"It's something that came to mind, but... I haven't met anyone that took my interest, I feel I may never. Your sister was a rare gem I found hidden in a small ramen shop. I can't see myself loving someone else, not in this lifetime." He looked to the headstone as he began to stand.
Rukia understood his words, she always felt sad because he was alone but Hisana was alive in his heart.
"I'm going to head back, be careful."
"I will Nii-sama," Rukia smiled as her brother headed into the forest. Rukia turned around, attention back to her sister's grave, and sighed. That story always felt more real than the photos or videos Byakuya provided of her sister. She felt both their strong bond for one another, no matter how many times he told it.
"I'm glad you loved Nii-sama the way that you did. I hope our love stays as strong as yours and Nii-sama's." She paused holding herself." and I wish you could have met Renji," her voice started to crack as she started to tear up. Quickly wiping away the tears, she felt a strong breeze sway the trees as the cherry blossom petals danced around to settle on her grave.
"I love you Hisana, keep watching us from the heavens," Rukia said getting up when she felt another strong breeze push the petals in her direction. Rukia smiled, as she made her way back amongst the trees.
"I can see it from here, we just have to take that trail on the right," Orihime shouted from high above the trees.
"Great! Could you please listen to me and come down from up there." Ichigo looked up nervously waiting for his fiance to climb down. He stood with his sister's watching, a few times having a heart attack as she slipped and caught herself.
"I'm okay," she yelled giggling as she dangled from the branch.
"Geez, Orihime! Please just. Take your time." Ichigo stood under her in case she fell.
"Yes, Hime-nii! Oh please be more careful," Yuzu said holding a basket of snacks and drinks.
"You should have climbed up, instead of worrying so much, " Karin said with crossed arms as her brother rolled his eyes ignoring her.
"unless you wanted her to go up so you can take a peek up her skirt."
"No Karin! She hopped up there before I could say anything," he said aggravated, looking up to see Orihime coming closer. He noticed her red panties peeking through as her long skirt swayed.
"I'm...I'm almost there guys," she said climbing down carefully. Ichigo began to scowl seeing her panties more clearly as Karin's comment radiated in his head like a loudspeaker. He looked away feeling heated, finding his sister glancing at him with a devious smirk. He glared at her but heard short huffs as he looked up and moved aside so he wasn't in her way.
Hopping down, fixing herself as she took a leaf out of her hair, then giving a bright smile. Taking out one leaf didn't do much good when her hair was completely filled with them as he chuckled. He walked up to her when he saw her confused face, he began to help her pluck them out one by one.
"Oh, Thank you Ichigo! So let's head out. Onward to the waterfalls!" She said punching her fist out with enthusiasm.
"You just finished climbing a tree, you don't need to catch your breath or relax?" Ichigo said concerned.
"Ummm, I feel just fine I have lot's of energy."
She pumped up her arms smiling, "Let's go," she said grabbing Yuzu and Karin's arms as they proceeded to walk. Ichigo followed behind the trio as he watched them talk amongst each other. He watched as his sisters spoke to Orihime as she's listened intently and laughed at certain points, he smiled.
"Really!? Can I see?" Orihime yelled out stopping abruptly as she covered her mouth in anticipation. Karin nervously handed her the phone as Orihime looked at the screen and began to blush.
"Ummm, Wow Karin-chan." She said nervously giving the phone back to the dark haired twin.
"Yeah, he's alright!" Karin said waving it off as her face told a different story as she began to redden.
"Whatever, Karin! You're always screaming into your pillow after you get off the phone with him."
Ichigo's ears perked up, as he glanced in their direction,"Who?"
All the girls stopped walking, glancing at each other as they started to laugh. "None of your business, Ichigo," Karin shouted back as she continued to walk with the girls.
"Ha Ha, very funny. Who are you talking to Karin?" Ichigo already feeling aggravated today, even more so from being ignored. Orihime and Yuzu looked at Ichigo then at Karin, both having worried expressions. Karin looked in their direction as she rolled her eyes, "It's just a guy!"
"A guy? Are you guys dating?" Ichigo said with his brows drawn downward as he asked.
"And if we are?" Karin shot back.
"I'd like to meet him. So have a picture of him, let me see him." He walked up to her as he put out his hand wanting her phone.
"No! Meet him so you can embarrass me." Karin said, but Ichigo raised a brow still having his hand out with a serious expression, " Fine!" She said through gritted teeth as she slammed the phone in his hand. Ichigo scowled as his attention moved to her phone pressing the screen. He saw a white haired man who gave a serious look with turquoise eyes, his scowl deepened remembering Orihime's pink tone looking at this man's photo. Suddenly the man seemed to look familiar but he couldn't pinpoint from where.
"He looks familiar, where have I seen him from?" Ichigo said dryly as Karin snatched her phone.
"That's because he plays for the JSL (Japanese Soccer League), his name is Toshiro Hitsugaya." She said sounding annoyed.
"Yeah, now I remember he's all serious and anal," Ichigo stated.
"He is not anal, he's smart and mature." Saying it in a determined voice trying to prove her brother wrong.
"How did you even meet?" Ichigo asked curiously.
"We met at soccer camp three years ago, awhile back when he was shorter, we kept in contact ever since. This summer he said he made it to the JSL and sent me his picture and it was like he grew overnight... he asked me to be his girlfriend." He fidgeted nervously as he saw his sister start to blush, avoiding her brother's stare.
"Well, I still want to meet him. Make sure he's not a punk." Ichigo said walking off, continuing on the trail moving to the front.
"Punk?! At least he's not a punk like Jinta Hanakari," Karin shouted out then quickly covered her mouth in shock.
"Karin, you promised!" Yuzu shouted as she pouted. Ichigo looked to Karin who looked ashamed for telling as he then looked at Yuzu who's eyes widen at Ichigo's attention to her. Yuzu glanced down at her basket, as Ichigo continued to stare at her.
"Who's Jinta, Yuzu?" He said trying to not sound angry.
"J.. Jinta is someone I'm … umm" Yuzu glanced to Orihime for help as Orihime shook her head in understanding.
"That she's currently seeing, Ichigo." Orihime giggled but noticed her fiance didn't find anything amusing.
Ichigo said rubbing the bridge of his nose, then had a face in thought, " Wait one damn minute! Hanakari? Doesn't he fight at Zanpaktou's?" Ichigo scowled looking at his sister questioningly.
Yuzu gripped her bag as she looked up at her brother and nodded. Ichigo stared at her dumbfounded with his mouth opened.
"What's wrong with Jinta-kun?' Orihime looked from Yuzu to Ichigo puzzled. Ichigo looked at his fiance confused.
"You knew Orihime?" Ichigo raised his voice, upset he was left out.
"Well, umm yeah I promised Yuzu to not say anything, plus I've known him since high school." Orihime twiddled her thumbs, " He has a temper but he's very sweet."
"Yeah, Ichi-nii!" Yuzu looked to her brother smiling as she agreed with her auburn haired friend.
"Didn't this same sweet guy send most of his opponents to the hospital?" Karin asked, receiving glares from her sister.
"You're not helping Karin, it's just because those particular fights his opponents were insulting him," Yuzu defended.
"That's where I've seen him. He's Zanpaktou's youngest fighter and Renji's friends with him even does his tattoos."
Ichigo realized he was shouting, then stopped to as he spoke more calmly, " Yuzu, I just don't think he's …. right for you."
Yuzu held her breath in as she puffed out her cheeks in anger, "YOU... don't know what you're talking about Ichi-nii," she shouted running ahead, past everyone.
"Yuzu," Ichigo said as he sighed, then turned to receive angry glares from the other girls. "What?"
Orihime looked upset with puffed cheeks as well, something he hardly saw as she shook her head walking past him heading in the direction of Yuzu.
"Orihime?" He looked at her worried as she continued to press on.
"You're being a hypocrite, Ichigo." Karin said receiving a scowl from her brother, "Looks like no hanky-panky tonight."
Ichigo shot daggers with his eyes at Karin's back as she walked away. He sighed, following the trail as he made his way to the waterfall.
He found himself staring at a beautiful cascade of blues and whites falling down into pools of water, the pools overflowed drizzling down to the rocks creating a river that proceeded to flow, disappearing into the forest.
He found Yuzu and Orihime, shoes off as they sat dipping their feet into the waters. Karin, just getting there decided to join them as she started to remove her flip flops. Orihime rubbed Yuzu's back consoling her as the blonde girl kicked her feet staring angrily into the waters.
"Don't worry Yuzu-chan, Ichigo will meet Jinta-kun and he'll get to know that he's really a great guy." She told the younger girl holding her close.
"I don't know Hime-nii. Ichi-nii seemed pretty angry," she sounded hurt.
"So I can't have an opinion on this punk?" Ichigo said irritated.
Orihime and Yuzu turned a little startled but soon gave Ichigo their glares as they turned back around, focusing again on the pools of water.
"You can have an opinion, that's not the problem, " Karin voiced out.
"Then what?" He said.
Orihime looked at Ichigo as she bit her lip and looked to Yuzu, "I'll be right back, okay?"
Yuzu nodded as Orihime stood up with bare feet and walked up to her clueless fiance.
"Let's go somewhere private, so I can speak with you." Orihime looked at him sternly something he was not used to as he shook his head 'yes' with a face like a little boy in trouble. She smiled at his worrisome face, shaking her head as she beckoned him to follow holding his arms. They decided on a spot in a little-hidden cove near the waterfall, where they could still see the twins but far enough so they couldn't hear.
"Ichigo, your honestly...clueless on knowing what's gotten Yuzu upset?" She raised her brow at him as if to say 'are you serious?' He looked at her clearly annoyed as he shrugged. She crossed her arms as she began to chuckle, "After what we went through with Sora, aren't you being sort of a …...hypocrite?"
"What?" This is totally different Orihime. I said I will meet this Tosh...uhh?" Searching his mind for the young's man name and failing.
"Toshiro!" She finished.
"Whatever, I said I would meet him no problem, but Jinta is a whole nother story."
"Yuzu tells me that he's good friends with Renji ever since he was younger." Orihime countered.
Ichigo noticed Orihime looking peeved as she leaned back with arms still folded, waiting for an answer. He seemed to find it attractive it made it hard to concentrate as he began to stutter, "R ...Renji met him at the dojo, felt bad for the kid with his only source of the family being his grandmother. So he took him under his wing helped him get into Zanpaktous. People mistake him for Renji's brother, but Renji never tells them any different or correct them. I also met him a few times, resulting in me almost having to beat his ass for his damn comments." Ichigo growled out.
" You guys always say comments to each other, yet you're still friends. That's just Jinta-kun's personality but he's a completely different person around Yuzu." Ichigo seemed to look unsure as he rubbed his hair, "Fine, but I still want to see both of them and if anyone of them hurts my sister's feelings I'll make sure they end up in the hospital."
"Ummm Ichigo do you really have to hurt them..." Ichigo stared at her seriously, looking like he was not going to budge from causing them injuries. "Okay...Okay!" She giggled nervously, "You shouldn't be so upset with your sister's choice in men, they tend to look for the qualities of the person they look up to."
"Who might that be?" Ichigo asked as he saw Orihime point at him as she giggled, "Me? How?"
"Well, Toshiro is known for being laid back, serious, and smart. Jinta-kun has a temper, bad-boy charm with a selfless heart."
"Bad boy?" Ichigo looked at Orihime with furrowed brows.
"You did mention and I also heard about you getting into fights at school." Orihime shyly said.
"That's because of assholes saying shit about me or my hair," Ichigo said annoyed.
"Well Jinta-kun is like that too, he was always in fights he didn't start, he's just misunderstood like Ulquiorra. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover." She grinned at him causing him to scowl and blush.
"So … bad-boy charm?" Ichigo said with humor in his tone, he saw her glance at him nervously as he played with her hair. "Is that something that always turned you on about me?"
" Umm .. I ...I Ummm," she was completely speechless as Ichigo started to kiss her neck, a small moan escaping her lips, "Ichigo, stop,"
"I missed you so much," he continued to suckle on her neck then hungrily kissed her mouth.
"Ichigo...stop... Karin .. and ...Yuzu," she said between kisses and gasping for air. Ichigo stopped turned in his sister's direction and exhaled sharply. He nodded taking her hand in his as they walked together back to the twins. Karin looked at the happy couple suspiciously as Yuzu looked at them nervously as Orihime began to talk.
"Ichigo agreed to let you continue to see these guys, on one condition, that he gets to meet them."
Ichigo started to talk when he was interrupted by his fiance, "and... he trusts you both on making the right decisions but..."
This time Ichigo interrupted as he eyed his sisters, " If they ever hurt you whether it's physically or your feelings I swear I'll break every bone in their body." He told them, as Yuzu jumped up excitedly and ran into Ichigo's arms.
"Oh, Ichigo thank you, thank you, your the best brother." She said giving him a hug as he scowled.
"I'm serious about the breaking bones part," he said with a grumpy tone as no one seemed to take his threats seriously.
"Okay let's enjoy this beautiful waterfall, it's such a great spot to relax." Orihime sat on the rocks putting her feet in the water.
"or a picnic." Yuzu said raising her basket out for all to see. "The chefs made some sushi rolls and sandwiches when I asked, I also brought waters and juices."
Everyone smiled at Yuzu's importance of being well prepared, they all sat around each other enjoying the snacks and refreshments watching the sun's rays hit the mist of the waterfall causing a rainbow effect.
"Wow! Look how beautiful, a rainbow near the waterfall." Orihime shouted as she finished her snack pointing in its direction, standing up. "Oh, is that little koi in the water, how cute ...Ah." Orihime felt herself loose balance trying to lean in to get a better look but felt strong hands grab her waist preventing her from falling in.
"You have to be careful or you'll fall...Arghhhhhh." Ichigo yelled as he was pushed in by Karin. Orihime and Yuzu both covered their mouths in surprise. Ichigo came up from the pool sputtering out water from his mouth as he stood up. The water reached to his stomach as he whipped away the water from his eyes, he looked angrily at Karin.
"Why the hell would you do that Karin?" Ichigo yelled, then his eyes widen hurriedly reaching into his pocket taking out his phone, "Fuck! Dammit Karin look it's completely drenched."
"All you need is to pull it apart and let it air dry. Look give me your phone, your completely useless," Karin leaned over reaching for Ichigo's phone as he hesitantly gave it to her. Before she knew it she was pulled in by her brother's strong grip falling in. Karin rose up from the waters shouting, "You jerk! You're lucky I put a waterproof protector over my phone." She said taking her phone out of her pocket and leaving it on the rocks.
"Good thing my phone it protected too," Ichigo grinned glancing at his sister who glared at him.
"You planned it you jerk," she said splashing his face with water as he chuckled.
"Well, Karin you did push Ichi-nii into the water...Ahhhhhh," Yuzu was trying to scold Karin when her twin sister, looking annoyed pulled her in as well. Yuzu reached the surface coughing and angrily shouted at her sister. "No fair Karin, now I'm all wet," she pouted.
"Awwww, it looks like you guys are having so much fun," Orihime giggled out, but then placed her phone to the side and suddenly ran in shouting, "Cannonball!" She jumped in bending her legs and holding herself into a ball as she jumped in. The water splashed the others as they watched the auburn haired girl rise up full of laughter. Ichigo saw her completely drenched as the clothes clung to her body when she stood.
"The water feels so nice, doesn't it Ichigo?" Orihime said starting to drain her hair out of the excess water. Ichigo's eyes continued to linger on her body, then realizing she was talking to him seeing her confused look. "Hmmm?" He answered.
"I asked if you think the water feels nice?" Still looking at him puzzled.
"Ah yeah it does feel nice," he swallowed feeling himself heat up, the cool waters not helping him at all. Ichigo continued to stare at her causing her to smile and blush. He suddenly was splashed in the face hearing laughter from Karin.
"My brother the pervert," she said splashing him again. Ichigo looked at his sister with an expression causing her to nervously laugh.
"So you want to go there, Karin?" He growled getting closer to the poor girl. He swiftly picked her up over his shoulder causing her to yell.
"What are you doing, Ichigo? Put me down!" Karin yelled out fighting to get off, as the other girls eyes widen. Ichigo walked through the rushing waters towards the waterfall, holding his sister as she tried to escape.
"I was just was trying to cool you off, you don't have to be so upset about it!" She shouted out, but her words fell on deaf ears as Ichigo turned his back towards the waterfall. She found herself drenched as the waters fell rapidly on her head and shoulders.
Ichigo smirked as his sister's legs kicked and faintly heard her trying to yell out his name.
"I'm sorry Karin, what was that?" Pulling her out of the waterfall as she spat out water trying to catch her breath.
"You're such a..." she couldn't finish her words as her brother put her back in for a few moments and then quickly took her out.
"With the waterfall, it's getting harder to hear you," he laughed as he heard her yell in frustration.
"Ichi-nii that's enough. I think she's learned her lesson," Yuzu said then he glanced over to Orihime who had the same face, smiling but a little worried. He let Karin go as she whipped her face and pushed him away, " You jerk!" She said angrily but started to smile, causing everyone there to laugh.
"So who's next?" He looked playfully at Yuzu who looked at him in shock and shook her head vigorously 'no.' Then he glanced at Orihime who's eyes widen as he came closer. Orihime began to run away laughing hysterically as Ichigo rushed through the waters catching up to her. She felt him grab her waist, lifting her up as she squealed in delight. Both losing their balance falling into the water. As they came up to the surface, laughing hysterically, they both stared at each other smiling.
Ichigo suddenly furrowed his brow looking at Orihime, "What's wrong?" She asked worriedly.
"You just have something, " he moved closer as she felt embarrassed wondering what was stuck on her face, as he leaned in and kissed her. After passionately kissing her he broke the kiss and stared at her. She had her eyes closed with lips slightly puckered out. She opened her eyes to find a grinning Ichigo as she reddens, "No fair, you tricked me, I thought I had something?" She pouted.
"You did have something I wanted, which was a kiss." He grinned. She smiled at his cleverness as she pushed him causing him to fall back, she walked away from him rejoining the girls. He enjoyed teasing his fiance, as he stood up following her with a smile on his face.
That's right I bold that comment on purpose 'smile on his face' why you may ask? Because it's dedicated to chapter 686, cause he deserves a fucking happy ending. Ichigo is my male favorite manga/anime character with Orihime being my favorite female manga/anime character so maybe I am biased but I fell in love with Ichigo's character way before Orihime (you can blame that on studio Perriot, they strayed so far from her character), so I think my favorite character deserves what he wanted all along to be happy with his family, with the love of his life, and being content that his son has the love of both parents (Knock on wood- if they decide to have a continuation with Kazui and Ichika, please don't have a tragic beginning that all I ask...please don't AHHHHH). Sorry, I'm just ranting, thank you again for reading I'll try to update as soon as I can. =)