Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach, Ichigo or Rukia as they belong to Tite Kubo

A/n: I bet all IchixRuki fans are excited about episode 114!! I certainly was jumping around the kitchen ecstatic! I wont give away spoilers for those who have not seen it, but if you haven't I suggest you should!!

Ichigo continued his stride down a sidewalk his feet dragging heavily with him as they hit puddles of water. He didn't feel like picking up or slowing down his pace. His face did not look down but nor did it look up. He was sort of slouched, his hands in his pockets loosely. The rain did not cease and to Ichigo the rain continued to taunt him.

You momma's boy! I have never seen anyone so attached to one memory like you

So what if I do? Why would I want to forget her; no how could I forget. How could I ever forget such a day? Especially when it's me who killed her… she died to protect me. But I had to save that girl from drowning.

Ichigo looked up only once to see he was close to school. He picked up his feet and his pace a spec. He saw the students of Karakura high encircle the school's doors. He ignored the meaningless talk of girls as they rambled on an on about their summer. He passed a group of guys who were eying the girls intently. He rolled his eyes. Sometimes things never changed. He was looking at this new school and already knew that he hated it. He wandered aimlessly through the halls with his coat hanging over his shoulders. His brow was fixed into his scowl, which told everyone within a 3 feet distance to back off. He didn't even stop when he heard murmurs in his directions. No matter where he went, his hair always got him attention. They would always ask if he had died it that way, and he would get into fights daily because many thought he was just calling for unwanted attention. When he came home with bruises his sisters and even his old man asked why he was so beat up and if he wanted any medicine. He said no and didn't tell them why. He would simply change the subject as always. His brooding was cut short as he received a friendly punch on the shoulder. "ICHIIIGOO!! Happy birthday!!" His head turned and he saw a familiar wavy brown haired boy make a wide annoying smile that made Ichigo want to kick his ass. "Oi Keigo." Said boy made hurt evident on his face. He obviously wanted more than just a Hi from his best friend; especially from one he hadn't seen all summer. "That's all I get? An 'Oi Keigo?' We haven't talked at all this past summer and Im just left out in the cold like that? I can't believe my own best friend would just shrug me off like that. You should be grateful I had time to even talk to you, you know." Ichigo only smirked; same old annoying Keigo. He was still the same idiot he had known since 8th grade. He found his locker he was given and opened up. He thrusted his backpack into his locker with Keigo still there. "Aa sorry about that Keigo. I guess I'm still upset summer is over." Ichigo could see from his position that he left keigo stunned. Normally his headstrong friend would punch him or kick him from being the annoying bastard he was but instead he got an apology. Keigo put both hands on Ichigo's shoulder so Ichigo would face him. "Ichigo you aren't acting yourself. Its time for some girl time. It will be just like the old days with us spotting for hot chicks and their racks!" Ichigo smiled which gave him another questioning stare. "Or do you already have a girlfriend without me knowing? How far did you get, was it magical?" keigo was posed in his dreamy pose where he was imagining his messed up fantasies of Ichigo finding a hot chick to marry and make sweet love with each other. Ichigo didn't even hit Keigo when he had said all that. He ignored his words and simply closed his locker. Ichigo ran one hand through his orange hair and used his free hand to dismiss keigo. Keigo was left teary-eyed as he saw his friend leave him. Ichigo wasn't acting himself at all.