MAJOR EDIT2: This WAS chapter five, now it's seven. It was suppose to be seven, but I uploaded as five because I lost the other two files that I retyped.

This chapter...is a special chapter...because.. it just is. :D Nelia-chan suggested I squeeze Ken-chan and Yachiru into here. Problem is, how? I have no place to stuff them into the storyline. Suggestions are welcome.

BlackButterfli's file had a virus and I'm not saying the person PURPOSELY try sending me it. But to be safe, I'm not downloading it and afraid I might have to get a new BETA reader because hotmail is being gay and just saying it has a virus or some sort.

Ichigo was taking his younger siblings to the mall for a little shop trip. Karin was looking at jerseys while Yuzu gazed at sun desses.

"Y-you t-t-t-two...need.. t-to...s-stop...running!" , Ichigo panted heavily glaring at the younger siblings.

"How about you sit down..." , Karin started.

"-and we'll meet ya' back here in an hour!" , Yuzu finished off.

"..An hour? AN HOUR! We've been here for about four to start with!" , Ichigo yelled, causing some people to stare.

"Thanks Nii-chan! See ya in an hour!" , both said in unison before sprinting off.

"H-h-hey! HEY!" , Ichigo started after the girls but gave up and sighed. He went over to a bench and sat down. Extending both arms on the back off the seat, taking up the whole bench. He lowered his head and sighed. When he looked up again. He saw a familiar face. It was Kuchiki Rukia in some lotion or bathing oils shop with another man. Ichigo squint a little to make out the face. ' Isn't that...her brother...? ' , he thought to himself. Not long after, both emerged fromt he shop, he saw the older man looking down and saying something to the younger girl, but he couldn't make it out. With a small, almost hidden smile, the girl bowed and nodded. As the man started to depart, the girl turned and looked at the orange headed boy. Ichigo saw her eyes widen a bit and turned the other way. "What's with the shocking expression?" , Ichigo said loudly.

"Huh?" , Rukia looked at him and blinked. "I-I-I..." , she started to stammer.

"You? You what?" , Ichigo questioned the studdering girl.

"...Nothing..Why are you here? Just like sitting in malls?" , it was her turn to ask the questions.

"No, I'm here for my younger sisters."

Rukia smiled, some what thinking of why her brother was here before having to go pick something up. She remembered that morning saying that she was like to try some Japanese products that they didn't have in America. She was rather shocked when her brother offered to go with her, but she didn't mind, she rather enjoyed it. He's barely around here and since they're here for Vacation, she guess he has more free time. "Really?"

Ichigo nodded, "Why?" .

"Just asking."

The two of them stared at each other for another moment before Rukia spoke, " Say...want to come with me instead of sitting here?"

"Depends, do you run into one hundred shops in less than a minute?"

Rukia chuckled and shook her head, "No."

"...Fine."

The two walked until they reach a deserted area of the mall when a piano melody started playing. Since they were the only ones around, it was easy to hear.

"Hey." , Ichigo started.

"Hmm?" , Rukia stopped right when Ichigo did and looked up at him.

"Wasn't it because of me that you weren't able to dance with the other girls?"

"...W-what?"

"Since you and I were...at the pond most of the night."

Rukia remained silent for a while. She opened her mouth to say something, then closed it. After repeating this step for another three times, she finally said , " I...I..I guess. "

With that, Ichigo took the bags out of her hands and set them down. Then he placed her arms on his shoulders and place his own on her waist.

Nobody knows who I really am .

I never felt this empty before .

And if I ever need someone to come along ,

Who's gonna comfort me, and keep me strong ?

The first verse started, so did their first step.

We are all rowing the boat of fate .

The waves keep on comin' and we can't escape .

But if we ever get lost on our way .

The waves would guide you through another day .

Rukia wasn't really thinking, because he feet were moving, but she wasn't telling them too. Her eyes remain wide.

tooku de iki wo shiteru toumei ni natta mitai

kurayami ni omoeta kedo mekakushi sareteta dake

inori wo sasagete atarashii hi wo matsu

azayaka ni hikaru umi sono hate made

Rukia continued to stare at the orange-headed boy. Her eyes slowly returning to their normal size, a tint of shock still lingered on her face.

Nobody knows who I really am

Maybe they just don't give a damn

But if I ever need someone to come along

I know you would follow me, and keep me strong

hito no kokoro wa utsuri yuku nukedashitaku naru

tsuki wa mata atarashii shuuki de fune wo tsureteku

Ichigo stared dreamingly at her. The two, still dancing gracefully in each other arms.

And every time I see your face ,

The oceans heave up to my heart .

You make me wanna strain at the oars ,

And soon I can see the shore .

Rukia's tint of shock faded away and a smile pulled on her lips.

I can see the shore

When will I see the shore?

I want you to know who I really am .

She closed her eyes and slowly placed her head on his shoulder. The smile still lingering on her lips.

I never though I'd feel this way towards you .

She knew it.

And if you ever need someone to come along .

It was more than a crush...

I will follow you, and keep you strong .

She loved him. Maybe it was just the moment now. What he just did for her. Making up a dance. Or maybe this little crush that happen the night of the dance developed into this love? Who knows? She didn't mind it, not at all.

tabi wa mata tsudzuiteku odayaka na hi mo

tsuki wa mata atarashii shuuki de fune wo terashidasu

inori wo sasagete atarashii hi wo matsu

azayaka ni hikaru umi sono hate made

Not so far away, leaning against a railing Byakuya watched with his eyes narrowed. He didn't like watching his sister dance with another guy. Another guy he doesn't know. Plus with a hideous hair color. ( A / N : That was for humor, laugh. Laugh! I SAID LAUGH! sob )

And every time I see your face ,

The oceans heave up to my heart .

You make me wanna strain at the oars ,

And soon I can see the shore .

The music kept playing.

unmei no fune wo kogi

nami wa tsugi kara tsugi e to

watashitachi wo osou kedo

sore mo suteki na tabi ne

dore mo suteki na tabi ne...

The voice faded to an end, the instrumental still playing, the two young teenagers kept dancing.

"ICHI-NII!" , came a deep but young voice.

"Nii-chan! Nii-ch..." , Yuzu paused , "-an..."

The two older kids stopped and looked down, still not letting go of each other.

"Oh..my..gosh.." Yuzu began.

"Ichi-nii...has a..." , Karin continued.

"Girlfriend!" , Isshin stepped in.

The young teens pulled apart, wide-eyed.

"Dad! What are you doing here!"

"To pick you up of course!"

"..." , Ichigo had nothing to say.

"So! Who's this? What's her name! She's awfully cute! Aww...look at her face...she looks pretty happy to meet her future husban's father!" Isshin gave a large grin and shook Rukia's hand.

"...What!" , Ichigo and Rukia spit out, still wide-eyed.

"Oh, it's okay! I'm Ichigo's father, but you can call me Dad! Th-" , Isshan began.

"Dad!" , Ichigo was trying to shut his father up.

"Yes, yes, that's me! Let me finish!"

"Dad!"

"I said let me finish!"

Ichigo sighed and gave up.

"Any way," he continued, "This is Karin and-"

"Rukia" , a new voice was heard.

"No, no! That's Yuzu!" Isshin corrected the older man, pointing to his other daughter.

Byakuya paid no attention, "Are you done, Rukia?"

Rukia's heart pounded faster than ever in her life, hoping her brother didn't see anything. Rukia nodded. "Bye..uh... Ichigo, Ichigo's father...Carrie and Yasu?"

"K-" , Karin began to correct her but the older girl already walked off with the older man.

"Man, some father she has." , Isshin said, scratching his head.

"That's her brother." , Ichigo corrected him.

"Oh? Man! I'd really hate to meet her father then!"

Ichigo sighed, "Lets head home."

"Yeah, then you can tell us about the little missy! What was her name..? Riku? Risa? Rika?" Isshin put his arm over Ichigo's shoulders, making random guesses.

Ichigo pushed off his father's arm, "Her name's Rukia, and that's all we're discussing." he said, then headed for the exit of the mall.

The ride home in the limo was rather awkward, Rukia talked a lot, as long as she kept her brother off the subject of Ichigo.

"Where's Kyoto?" , Rukia asked her 79th question, repeating her 3rd question.

"...Again...Not too far from here."

She was running out of questions, 'Oh...no...', she thought to herself. Then she notice a package to her brother's left.

"Where did you go all of a sudden?"

"To pick up something."

"What?"

Byakuya stared at his sister, obviously knowing what she was doing. "A suit."

"A suit?"

"For the meeting we're holding, remember?"

"Oh, yes."

"By the way.. who wa-" , he got interrupted by another question.

"What about my dress?"

"...It's already in your room."

"I don't get to pick?"

"Remember last time we let you pick an outfit for a ball or meeting?"

Rukia did, it was barely four months ago. She walked into the room with jeans and a white tee. A small giggle began to come out but quickly went away when she saw her brother's face.

"Any way, my qu-" , once again, another question.

"Who's comin'?"

"What?"

"To the meeting or whatever."

Byakuya sighed, he wasn't get it out today.

See that :D Special chapter indeed! That song is the full version of the first ending."Life is like a Boat" by Rie Fu. I TOTALLY recommend it. Almost any BLEACH fansite has it. So yeah, if you say so in your review and leave you e-mail/MSN/AIM, I'd gladly send you it, maybe even the full OST if you say that too. I had it uploaded on my host not so long ago, not much of a problem uploading it again if enough people request it.

Credits:

Story - Saccharine Rhapsody

Idea: ( SHORT STORY TIME! Nothing to do with Bleach, but it's rather romantic.)

So, where did I get this dancing in a mall thing from? Two friends. Two very special friends. A very lucky guy, and a very lucky girl. A really lucky girl.

They hooked up on Valentines day in 1998. ( Yes! Eight years together! ) So, on Valentines Day of this year, on our dance night, the lucky guy couldn't make it. My female friend was extremely disappointed and a little pissed off. He gave her a second batch of roses and candy the very next day for apologies. Of course, she said it wasn't a big deal, but I assumed, no. I knew it was. So, when those two, three other friends and I hit the mall. He told me his little plan and shooed me away with my three friends. Then took the long way to her next shop. Of course, there was no music, but he told her he owed her a dancer. I was moved, deeply touched even from watching from a distance. Quite jealous..or to be nice, envious of her. She told me later than night it was far better than what could of happen at the dance. I almost cried. Yeah, I'm a sap, hush you.