Sorry guys about the super late update man I've been busy Ms. Cunningham and her evil English summer project I've haven't met her I've seen her not met her and I already hate her GRRR any my personal life isn't a big deal. THis chapter isn't exactly long sorry about that again but I think its pretty good I don't neccessarly feel like writing alot anyway because alongside my English project is my U.S. History and Academic Decathlon projects and those kill me too but I still like writing this story it is actually quite relaxing so I hope you guys enjoy it I like it.

Chapter 7 One step closer to fame and one too many Big Macs

It has been three weeks since the camping incident and Rukia has grown into routine practicing with Ichigo and the band during the day and spending her evenings with Byakuya. Life had finally had a silver lining for the first time in years (no matter how gay it sounded) Rukia felt well to put it bluntly happy; no more pretending to be that sweet petite little Japanese girl at the private all girls schools with the snobbish rich preps.

And for some weird reason, though she wasn't complaining, Byakuya was actually acting like a caring brother unlike the ice-cold demeanor he usually portrayed. He still was as overprotected as ever, but hey it showed he cared. So she was careful to leave out the whole Ichigo-kissed-me-thing out of their dinner conversations. Not like much has happened since then just a lot of googally eyes they've been making to one another which she also left out, but Byakuya wasn't oblivious to Rukia's fascination with the certain carrot-top strawberry kid, but what he was oblivious to was the fact Rukia was in a band which was to the advantage of a certain petite raven-haired girl.

What had made Rukia happier than anything was the fact that she finally had actual friends. She didn't have to fake it she admired, adored; and enjoyed everyone of Miyako's friends. Orihime was probably the sweetest and most innocent girl she had ever met one might have thought at first glance she was a bitch mainly because Orihime was one of the few girls blessed with the body, hair, and face of a goddess. But unknowing to strangers was that the girl had a heart of gold and despite her very redundant acts of ditziness she had brains enough to be ranked third in their class.

Uryuu was great too. People who enjoyed stereotyping assumed he was a nerd and probably overconfident and uncaring of people's feelings but on the contrary Uryuu's heart matched his girlfriend's in size and capacity. And though he didn't like to admit it he held his friends dearly even the two idiots with ridiculous colored spiky hair.

Kaien was cool to Rukia and she couldn't help but admire him the way she admired Miyako they were just so much alike the perfect couple in every way.

Tatsuki was so laid back and though she seemed indifferent about everything she was a skilled listener. She listened to everybody's problems and was ready to beat up anyone who disrespected her friends in any way.

Renji despite bumping heads with her best friend was actually really easy for Rukia to get along with. She suspected it was because of the fact that she could kick Ichigo's ass but disregarded that.

Oh that's right Ichigo the only guy she's ever thought of as a crush. She loved fighting with him and was glad it was a mutual feeling. And man was he a damn good kisser, not that Rukia had anything to compare him to but assumed that he was definitely skilled in that area. She could still feel his arms tight around her waist and his tongue in her mouth. Oh yeah Strawberry actually tasted like strawberries she giggle mentally at this and began to turn a light shade of pink. Then she felt a rather large hand on her forehead.

"Rukia are you okay?" Byakuya asked with concern. "DO you feel sick or something?"

Rukia was baffled, "Why would you think that?"

"You've been staring at your milk for the past ten minutes and haven't touched your pancakes; I think they're soggy since you basically drenched them with maple syrup." Byakuya pointed out.

"Man! Uh… I was just spacing out" Rukia managed to say while stuffing her soggy pancakes in her mouth rapidly.

"Rukia"

"Mess" Rukia swallowed the food in her mouth, "I mean yes"

"Table manners?" Byakuya simply inquired with a raise of an eyebrow.

"Uh sorry" She wiped her mouth; she had gotten used to eating with Orihime and Renji.

"Are you sure you're alright then?" Byakuya pushed, this overprotective shit was a bit too overbearing.

"Yeah" Rukia crinkled her nose.

"Anyway I must inform you that in two weeks I will be on a week long business trip in Tokyo" Byakuya Said in a business tone.

'Back to that again' Rukia thought, "What for?"

"Ah, since the Shinigami have been such a success for the label Kuchiki Records is going to hold a competition for local bands to compete to see who will abe the next Japanese band to be signed to the label" Byakuya said in a matter-of-factly manner.

"Oh, I see so like a battle of the bands sort of thing" Rukia asked thinking of her own band.

"If you wish to use such a term"

"Uh jeesh look at the time Miyako's gonna kick my ass if I'm late!" Rukia finished her milk and placed her dishes in the sink and did something she never did in her entire life. She gave Byakuya a kiss on the cheek "Bye"

"Umm Rukia?" Byakuya aksed his little sister before she closed the front door.

"Yes"

"Mind your language"

"Sorry" Rukia was needless to say embarrassed. That was after all the first time she ever cursed or said any type of profanity in front of her elder brother.

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The practice went as planned everything was perfect. Rukia really did make a great addition to the band and she loved to sing the songs despite the fact that some of the songs were maybe just a bit too melrose for her style but Ichigo wrote them and he did seem a little bit on the emo side though she was sure he would explode if she said anything about him being emo. After the practice everyone decided to go to McDonald's to grab some lunch and indulge themselves in the most unhealthy food in unimaginable and very dangerous quantities.

"So guys I have a pleasant surprise" Miyako announced as she pulled out paper from her lime and lemon colored oversized purse.

"So guys I have a pleasant surprise" Renji mocked in an irritating voice. Kaien shot him a death glare and Renji rolled his eyes with irritation as a response. Seriously Kaien was so protective of his girlfriend. Rukia, Ichigo, and Uryuu snorted and smirked. Tatsuki gave him a teasing smile while Orihime decided to just disregard the silent event that to place.

"Anyway I got these forms" Miyako pointed at the forms, "They're for a competition that will take place in Tokyo at the club Las Noches in two weeks. It's a competition to get signed by Kuchiki Records" Miyako smiled when everyone was in shock.

"Omigod you guys are lucky!" Orihime cheered.

"Your not as uselsess as you usually are!" Renji exclaimed

"I'll take that as a compliment coming from you Renji" Miyako gave her movie star smile

"This is amazing I can't believe this" Uryuu was actually happy this was peculiar.

"Miyako you rock!" Ichigo said sincerely trying to hide his uncharacteristic joy that seemed to surround him.

"Duh she's awesome" Kaien shot back hugging Miyako.

"Wha-Wha What" Rukia stuttered in an alomost unvocal way.

"Rukia are you okay?" Tatsuki asked half surprised and half concerned.

"Rukia?" Ichigo asked with more apprehension than Tatsuki.

"I-I-I…I" Rukia stammered she broke out in a cold sweat and began gasping for air.

"Do you need something? Water? Rukia?!" Ichigo was growing more and more concerned for her.

Rukia grabbed her lower neck slightly with both of her hands and began breathing even harder "I can't breath" Rukia stated bluntly. Ichigo thinking quickly knew she needed fresh air and space so he picked her up bridal style and carried her outside.

"I knew it I knew Ichigo likes her" Orihime stated proudly.

"Orihime no need to be so prideful everyone else knew as well" Tatsuki tried to calm her lower down her friends unneccesary pride.

"You guys did?" Orihime asked curiously.

"Ya" Miyako and Renji said at the same time then they glared at one another.

"It's obvious" Uryuu gave his girlfriend a faint smile.

"Really?" the redhead princess wrinkled her nose.

"Painfully obvious. So obvious you guys should be in the room with him when he starts murmuring in his sleep" Kaien laughed " 'Rukia..oh Rukia … that feels so good…Oh Rukia you taste sssssssoooo…good'" Everyone burst out laughing at Kaien's impersonation of a lustful Ichigo.

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"Do you want to tell what the hell was that panic attack was all about?" Ichigo inquired.

"Nothing" Rukia quickly shot back glaring at him.

"Oh I got it" Ichigo said scartching the back of his head.

"Y-You-you do?" the petite girl asked staring up at the tall teen wondering if he actually knew.

"You have stage fright don'tcha?" The orange haired teen anwered.

"Why would you think that!" The raven haired girl said with the irritation in her voice obvious.

"It's okay lil' Rukia" Ichigo patted her on the head as if she were a child while wearing a giant grin on his face, "Everyone gets nervous sometimes" He says teasing.

"You Bastard!" A vein popped on the blue eyed girl's forehead, "You think ya know me or something! I'm not afraid of some stupid crowed full of fucking idiots"

"Sure" the amber eyed teen mocked.

"I'm not!" Rukia shot back.

"Whatever but I know more 'bout you than you want me to"

"Bullshit!" Rukia huffed with her arms crossed.

"Trust me when I say I do" Ichigo said dangerously.

"Like what?" Rukia said showing she was intimidated.

"Like I was your first kiss" The orange haired boy smirks.

"Wha-" She began

"You took a while to respond, but don't worry it was just as good for me as it was for you" He winked at Rukia and she turned a deep crimson color.

"And I know you find me incredibly sexy and irresistible"

"Don't go getting too cocky Strawberry" Ichigo said nothing but started towards her with a smirk and a playful glint in his brown orbs. He stopped behind her and moved a few stray peaces of her silky raven locks off her left shoulder. Then he grabbed her hip with his right hand and used his left hand to go slowly up her left arm. "What are you doing?" she gulped.

"Shhh my little usagi. Rukia went stiff as Ichigo whispered that in her ears. Then he began to place butterfly kisses on her porcelain skin starting from her shoulder to her neck and along her jaw "Ichigo" Rukia moaned breathlessly.

"See I told ya" Ichigo backed away leaving Rukia still stiff and in a daze he was satisfied., "Come on let's go and fill out those forms for the competition."

When the two were situated again Miyako handed each of them an information form. Rukia gulped at what was supposed to be placed on the first line. Just before the blank line the words 'Last Name' in black ink. So Rukia quickly filled out her form and handed it to Miyako in record time so nobody would be able to read any and absolutely nothing about her being a Kuchiki. Still she wasn't sure or not if Byakuya would read through the forms so she just used her initial for her name. That wasn't a crime hell no!

"Damn girl are you used to filling out those things?" Renji asked slightly surprised and slightly impressed.

"Um.. I guess" Rukia smiled.

"Hey Miyako why do me and Orihime have to fill these out we aren't in the band?" Tatsuki asked.

"Oh that's because you won't be able to come back stage if you don't so I gave you guys jobs Tatsuki you're wardrobe and Orihime you're hair how's that sound?" Miyako gave them a generous smile.

"That's way cool thanks Miyako you're the best I love you now we can go too, Tatsuki!" Orihime ecstatically cheered with joy.

"Ya that really is awesome" Tatsuki gave a faint smile.

"Maybe you'll make sure Renji doesn't eat all the free food." Ichigo simply stated.

"What did you say carrot top?!" Renji asked as a vein popped.

"No need to get your panties in a bunch I was just saying that you eat too much everyone

Knows it for god's sake you're the one who order two big macs, two double quarter pounders, a large vanilla milkshake, onion rings, and two oreo McFlurries!" Ichigo yelled in his face.

"That's it Strawberry!" Renji yelled.

"Bring it monkey face!" Ichigo barked.

Then the two idiots were there fighting on the floor in the middle of McDonald's.

"You idiots what the fuck stop your nonsense!" Uryuu yelled.

"You guys are going to get us kicked out!" Orihime warned.

"Um is there a problem with Ichigo and Renji?" A nervous teen asked from behind the counter.

"Hanataro shit just keep you're manager away!" Kaien yelled trying to yank Ichigo from Renji as Uryuu tried to grab Renji. 'Small town right everyone knows everyone' Rukia thought when the cashier recognized them.

"Keep me away from what?" Kukaku asked as she saw her naïve nephew fighting with the Abarai kid yet again. "You dumbasses!" She yelled and knocked them both upside the head.

"Uh Kukaku?" Ichigo asked rubbing the bump on his head.

"That's Aunt Kukaku you ignorant piece of shit" Kakuka yelled, "Now get the hell out of here!" The group ended up getting kicked out.

"Wow you aunt is-." Rukia began.

"Ya we know" Kaien and Ichigo said together.

"Damn that's the fifth time this year" Renji rubbed his bump.

"You guys are losers." Rukia laughed. Yep this was definitely a interesting group.

ha so what cha think our band is finally into something of value. Yes a battle of the bands! And I have Las Noches as an infamous night club in Tokyo. I wonder when everyone will find out about Rukia. Maybe, maybe not. And how is the Ichirukiness? And what about Ichigo's wet dreams about a certain raven haired girl I enjoyed writing that I laughed my ass off. and until next time peace people. :)