I apoligize if there's any mistakes, I wanted to get this up as soon as it was done.
With that, please enjoy!
"Ichigo?" Orihime asked in concern, poking Ichigo gently on the side. "I've never seen in so defeated."
Currently, Ichigo had set his head down on the table when he realized that the Host Club had followed him.
Then the Host Club noticed Ichigo and his friends.
"Sorry Ichigo," Haruhi apologized, sighing. She was going to have to apologize a lot to him thanks go the Host Club.
Ichigo didn't stay anything. Orihime tilted her head in concern, checking Ichigo's forehead to make sure he wasn't getting sick.
"Ichigo?" Haruhi prompted alongside Orihime, but they failed to get any sort of reaction.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Host Club was looking around the shop in curiosity, forcing Kisuke to snatch anything soul reaper related before these humans could ask questions. Kyoya noticed with a raised eyebrow, but decided not to say anything.
As Tessai was hiding everything else, Kisuke pulled out his fan, hiding his face behind it. "So, what can I do for you?"
"Honestly," Haruhi said before anyone could say some stupid lie, "they wanted to hang out with Ichigo this weekend. But when he told us that he was busy, we followed him here."
"Haruhi! Don't make us sound like crazy stalkers!" Tamaki wailed, clinging onto her side.
"That's because you are," she said prying him off. Tamaki went and sulked in a corner.
"It sounded like you didn't want to join them," Kisuke noted.
"I just wanted a weekend to myself. But ever since I joined their club, I don't have have any privacy." At that Ichigo died a little on the inside.
As everyone was talking, Ichigo heard his combat pass made a noise. Glad that no one other then him and his friends could hear him.
Pressing his pass to his chest, his shinigami was standing where his other body was.
Ichigo quickly moved his body out of everyone's sight and left.
Haruhi wasn't paying much attention to the conversation so she looked around the shop. And as she did, she caught a glimpse of Ichigo walking past.
Shaking her head, she blinked and looked again. This time around she didn't see anything. She wanted to say something, but in fear of sounding crazy she stayed quiet.
"Ururu," Kisuke said gaining Hauhi's attention, "why don't you give Ichigo's new friends a tour of the town. I'm sure this is the first time here."
"What about Ichigo? Won't he be joining us?" Tamaki asked looking behind Kisuke.
Orihime and Uryu looked at each other unsure what to say. Chad stayed quiet but Kisuke was as calm as ever.
"Ichigo went to go see his family," Kisuke lied, "but I'm sure you'll meet him up later on in the day."
Haruhi highly doubted Ichigo would want to bump into her and her friends. I mean, they did follow him as soon as he left his apartment.
Kisuke waved his fan and shooed them off.
Tamaki tried to get a conversation out of Ururu, trying to learn a little bit more about Ichigo, but she kept shying away, saying as little words as possible without seeming rude.
Haruhi was about to say something to get Tamaki to stop, when she noticed something in the sky. Shielding her eyes from the sun, she squinted upwards, trying to figure out what she was seeing.
She nearly had a heart attack.
It was a little difficult to see, but she was pretty sure that was Ichigo up in the sky, fighting some sort of monster.
"What's the matter Haru-chan?" Hani asked, having noticed her shocked expression. Haruhi glanced at her friends, but none of them showed any signs of seeing Ichigo in the sky.
"I-i thought I s-saw something," Haruhi stuttered. "It must have been my imagination though." She looked around for some kind of distraction, but she noticed Ururu gaze flickering between her and the now empty sky.
Tamaki flung himself at Haruhi. "Are you getting sick? Don't worry, Daddy will take care of you! Mommy what should we do?"
"Senpai, I'm fine." Haruhi pushed him off. "Let's just finish the tour."
Tamaki pouted, checking Haruhi's forehead. "Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Come on, boss, let's go." The twins pried Tamaki off, who protested the entire time.
As they began walk again, Ichigo peeked out from his hiding place atop a building. He was sure that someone had seen him.
Ichigo sighed in relief as he watched the group of friends leave. He made a mental note to be more careful around the Host Club from now on.
If one of them could see him, he was sure there would be question. And the last thing he need was more people being sucked into his world.
He looked back at the spot he was fighting with the hollow and was glad he finished it off before they came.
Looking back down to the ground, Ichigo made sure it was safe and started making his way back.
"How did it go?" Orihime asked when Ichigo walked through the door.
Ichigo shrugged. "It wasn't a powerful hollow, so it ended pretty quick," he said as he stepped into his body. "Although, I'm pretty sure someone saw me."
This caught everyone's attention. "Who?"
"It looked like Haruhi," Ichigo said scratching his head in thought. "But I'm not sure."
"Do you think we should ask her?" Orihime asked bitting her lip. It'd be nice if there was another girl that could join their group.
"Not yet. It's best we wait until further develops," Uryu said pushing his glasses up.
"That's a good idea." Waving his fan Kisuke ushered everyone in the back room to discuss what they actually came here for.
"So, I've noticed strange activities coming from Ichigo's area," Kisuke started turning serious.
"Is it a serious threat?" Uryu asked.
"That is something I do not know. Ichigo, have you noticed anything since we last talked?"
Ichigo thought about the rest of the week and shook his head. "No but there are less hollows and spirits around town though. I don't know if that has anything to do with what you've noticed."
"What exactly do you know Kisuke?" Orihime asked.
"From the data that I've collected, it seems like they have the same spiritual presence as you Orihime."
"What?! I thought I was the only one?"
"If they do have a resemblance of Orihime's power, then why show up now?" Uryu asked the question everyone had in mind.
"I don't know. But for now we have to be careful," Kisuke said. "There's isn't much we can do but don't let your guard down."
Having talked a bit more, Kisuke waved everyone away but too Ichigo to stay a bit.
"I heard you have an apartment. Do you have room for another person?"
"Yeah," Ichigo said, staring at Kisuke in wonder. "Why?"
Kisuke waved it off. "I'll let you know later. Anyways, enjoy your weekend and have fun." And just like that, Kisuke turned into his usual annoying self.
Ichigo left the store grumbling about never going to understand him.
"It everything alright Ichigo?" Orihime asked once he joined them.
"Yeah. Kisuke's just being annoying," Ichigo answered and they began walking again. "Come on, let's get something to eat. I'm starving."
So the four friends set out to find a restaurant.
"Hey look! It's Ichigo!"
Ichigo tensed when he heard Tamaki yell. He turned around to see the group make their way towards him.
"How is your family doing?" Haruhi asked once they joined Ichigo and his friends.
"Good I think," Ichigo lied, "they weren't home though."
"That sucks." Ichigo just shrugged.
"I'll see them later."
"Ichigo," Orihime said gaining his attention, "aren't you going to introduce us?"
Before Ichigo even had the chance, Tamaki stepped forward and took her hand. "Allow me, princess. I'm Tamaki Suoh it's a pleasure to meet you," he said kissing her hand. Orihime blushed and stuttered out her name. "What a lovely name you have Orihime Inoue."
Haruhi sighed at his behavior and finished with the introductions as Ichigo was to busy glaring at Tamaki. The twins had made a comment on how scary Ichigo looked, and Tamaki looked up and backed off.
"So where are you headed?" Kyoya asked.
"We were on our way to get something to eat," Uyru answered.
"Mind if we join."
"No."
"So mean!" the Hitachiin twins exclaimed.
"Awe come on Ichigo, it would be fun!" Tamaki pointed out, trying not to get on his bad side. He had a feeling he was failing.
"Yeah Ichigo," Orihime said and gave him puppy eyes. "Please?"
"They say the more the merrier." Ichigo turned and glared at Uryu as if saying not helping.
Sighing in defeat, he nodded. "Fine." So much for avoiding the Host Club.
Orihime and Tamaki cheered and from there they set out to find a restaurant.
After arguing what kind of food they wanted, and Tamaki making a comment about commoners and their food. They finally agreed on sushi and walked to the restaurant that happened to be near Karakua High.
Once they were seated, they ordered and began talking about school, the Host Club and exactly what it was. When their food arrived, they ate in silence with the occasional questions from Tamaki or Hani.
During the meal, Haruhi couldn't help thinking about what she saw earlier. Was it really Ichigo fighting some sort of monster? She looked over and studied him, trying to process it. But she didn't believe it.
Sure, Ichigo knew how to fight but that didn't explain the monster. She desperately wanted to ask and have him clear it up. But she didn't want to be wrong or sound crazy, so she stayed quiet.
Ichigo caught someone stare and looked to see it was Haurhi. Blushing, she quickly looked away and promised herself that if she found herself alone with Ichigo, she would ask.
When they finished eating, they paid and left the restaurant. They all had decided to walk around town as they wanted to walk off the food. During the walk, they talked and tease each other.
When the sun was beginning to set, the group of new found friends broke off to get some sleep. Tamaki had said that they all should hang out tomorrow since no one was busy. Ichigo was iffy about it, but one look from Orhime had him agreeing.
Once Ichigo made sure Orihime made it home safe, he began walking home. As he walked, he couldn't help but think about the people that decided to show themselves now. He wanted to know why now and what do they want. He just hoped that it wasn't going to be another war.
Fighting hollows he could do, but another war? He felt like he would retire as soon as he was done school.
His thoughts broke off to earlier that day when he was fighting the hollow. When he heard Tamaki's voice, he looked down and briefly made eye contact with Haruhi. He wondered if she could see the after life to. He wanted to ask, but it seemed like an odd question. So he decided to keep quiet until the need arises.
Finally arriving home, Ichigo walked in and was immediately greeted by Isshin's attack. Sighing, Ichigo stepped to the side to avoid his dad. While doing so, Isshin ran straight into the wall face first.
"As diligent as ever Ichigo," Isshin complimented.
"What? Did you think I'd be slacking?"
"No. I'm just testing your reflects."
Rolling his eyes, Ichigo made his way to his old room. "Where's Yuzu and Karin?"
"They're hanging out with friends. They should be home soon if you want to see them."
"I'll see them tomorrow, I'm going to bed."
"Night!"
As he laid there in bed and waited for sleep to come, he couldn't help but feel like someone was watching him.
