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Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach, nor any of the characters. No matter how much I wish... sob sob
a/n I'll add one later...For space... (I'm still getting over the whole disclaimer thing...-wipes away a stray tear-)
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--Chapter 3: Miss Me? --
--Ichigo's POV-
As I sat there waiting for the bell to ring -ending class- I found myself thinking about something that was often on my mind these days. I ignored the teacher droning on and on about some old subject I didn't care about. What's the point of learning History? It's the past, we're in the present, where's the logic in learning that? Who cares about some love-struck Miko and some weird old prince? Resting my head on my hands, I let myself drift to the subject that was Uryuu Ishida.
-Uryuu's POV-
"Uryuu-Sama! Uryuu-sama! You're amazing!!"
"Yes, well. That's my job...isn't it..." I stuttered, feeling awkward as only a teenager can.
I stood up to try and find my project amongst a sea of girls. As I flipped through the files holding various papers, the girls in the club seemed to get louder, then the noise suddenly fizzled out. As I turned to see what happened, I blushed for what was probably the fifth time today. Ichigo had managed to creep up behind me, unnoticed. I fought back the urge to kick him in the nuts, no matter how much I would L-O-V-E to see him double over in pain.
-Ichigo's POV-
"Miss Me?" I asked, throwing my arms around him, my hands hugging Uryuu's waist, I nuzzled my face into his neck.
"Wh-What?!" Uryuu managed to say, his eyes flashing from me to the girls and back. "N-No!!"
"Are you saying you didn't miss me?" Nuzzling closer, I whispered into his ear, "Because I missed you, Uryuu..."
"No, I didn't miss you! BAKA!" Uryuu shouted, now bright red in hue. The girls in the room just kept staring at us, wide-eyed, with large smiles on their faces. Uryuu, finally gathering his wits asked loudly, "And where do you get off calling me by my first name?!" glaring at me, he shooed my hands away. Quickly wrapping my arms around the smaller boy, I smirked.
"Play along, why don't ya?"
"What are you DOING?!" he whispered back, scathing mad.
"What's wrong, Uryuu? Are you angry?" I said, regaining my hold on his waist. He watched me, squirming.
-Uryuu's POV-
'What the hell is this bastard DOING?! Is he TRYING to make everyone think we're-we're-we're...Together?!' paling, I stared him in the face. As he grabbed my hand, I whispered softly so only he could hear, "What did I do to piss you off? I mean, I surely did something HORRIBLE for you to do something as idiotic as THIS..."
"No...That's not it."
"Then why must you torment me so? Damn bastard."
"What's THAT supposed to mean?" He asked, pouting.
"It means you are being an ass for no apparent reason."
"An ass?"
"Yes. An ass. Must I spell it out for you?"
"Well, coming from your lips, I probably wouldn't mind."
"Quit fooling around."
"C'mon...Can't I have just a LITTLE FUN?"
"No. You can't."
"Hmm...Well--"
"Would you please release me now?" I glared at him. 'Why won't he let go?!'
"Aw, but Honey-muffin!" He pulled me in closer, making me blush yet again at the sudden warmth pressed up against me.
As he grasped my hips, he continued "I was thinking that after you're done with your little cluby-thingy, we could go have some fun...Just you and me..."
"You a-and...me?" Using his right hand, Ichigo traced an imaginary line across my chest, sending shivers down my spine, and blushes across my cheeks.
"Yeah. Us. All alone."
"Wh-What do you mean, 'all alone'?!"
"It means--"
"Ichigo-kun! There you are!!" Came a shout that caused the orange-haired idiot to let go of my waist and wrist.
Pounding through the door came Rukia Kuchiki. I have never been so happy to see that overly-hyper soul-reaper in my life.
-Rukia's POV-
That big, stupid idiot! I tell him to stay close, a hollow's nearby, and what does he do? Runs off to see some kid in the craft club! I swear! If he doesn't start paying attention, I'll just let the hollow eat him...And of all people in the human realm, why does he decide to befriend a Quincy?! All of this flashes through my mind as I grab him and drag him out of the class, and run down the hall.
"What is it? A hollow?"
"No, it's a Kappa!"
"...really?" He stopped, turning to look at me.
"Are you serious?"
"Since when are kappa evil?"
"They aren't."
"Then why--"
"Of course it's a hollow, baka!"
"Hey! What's your problem?"
"Nothing! Now let's go!" I stomped off in the opposite direction.
"Hey, wait up! Rukia!"
-3rd Person's POV-
'A hollow?' Uryuu realized, grabbing his bag. 'But I didn't sense anything...Could it be shielding its presence?' Hurrying to where he sensed the hollow, he realized just how large it was. "A hollow of this size and power...in our Realm? Impossible..." Uryuu ran down the stairs, ignoring the cries of the deserted first-years still in the club.
The hollow seemed to be in the middle of a large park, with cherry blossom trees spread throughout. The light filtered through the blossoms on the trees seemed to dance through the air, lighting the path. The crisp air reflected the oddly distinctive smell of the season. Finding their way through the park, to where the spiritual pressure was at its peak, they met their friends.
"Chad? What're you doing here?" Ichigo asked, glancing from him to two of his nonspirit-sensing friends.
"We were just coming to the festival..." The smaller of the three said.
"Festival? What festival?" Rukia and Ichigo asked, lost.
"Oh, Rukia-chan! Why, the Cherry-Blossom festival of course!" Ichigo's brown-haired, flirtatious friend explained, smiling.
"The Cherry-Blossom Festival?"
"Yes. It's the time of the year when the sakura open, revealing their colors...Everyone dresses up, and they have the festival in the park. We came to help..We're on the committee." Chad said in his usual indifferent, yet somehow vaguely caring attitude.
"Oh...I see."
"Mm." Chad nodded.
-Meanwhile-
"Oh, Ishida-kun! Hey!" Uryuu turned around to see a short red-headed girl running towards him.
"Do I know you?"
"Of course! It's me, silly! Hisagi Hitomi!" The girl said.
"Oh yeah...Hisagi-san. How are you?" Uryuu replied weakly.
"I'm fine. Hey guys! I'll catch up with you later, 'kay?" Hitomi called to her friends, waving goodbye.
'Crap!' Uryuu thought as he turned to escape.
"And where do you think you're going?" Hitomi asked, putting her hands on her hips.
"Uh, Uh..."
"C'mon." She said, grabbing him by the collar and dragging him away.
'Help!!'
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"Hey..."
"Yes?" Uryuu had given in, and was walking beside her. Turning to look at her, he saw she was staring back at him.
"Are you going to the sakura festival?" Hitomi asked seriously.
"I don't know...maybe?" He said, looking at her.
"Do you have...a date?" Hitomi asked, looking away and blushing.
"A...date?" Uryuu stuttered, dumbstruck. She looked to him, and as realization sprang upon him, he blushed redder and redder. "N-N-N-No..."
"Great! Then you can take me, Uryuu-chan!" She began walking again, beaming.
"E-Excuse me? I don't remember asking yo--" He stopped dead in the middle, cringing at what lay before him. 'Her death glare...terrifying...'
"I SAID, you're TAKING ME."
"Yes!" Uryuu said, not noticing who was watching him.
A lone figure stood watching the tall, slender boy. 'Why does he do this to me?'
"Ichigo! you coming?" Rukia called, pulling him away from his thoughts.
"I'll...be right...there." He said, and turned to leave.
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After their friends left to help with the committee work, Ichigo and Rukia turned their attention to
finding the hollow. The sky darkened, leaving only a few street lamps to guide them. The streets seemed barren, the night sky empty and dark. The cold, bitter air swirled around them, picking up fallen blossoms and whipping them around their feet.
"It's quiet..."
"Too quiet?" Rukia finished for him.
"Rukia!! I wanted to say it! Do you know how long I've been waiting for a chance to say that?!"
"Sorry, sorry..."
"I mean, seriously!"
"I said I was sorry didn't I?"
"But still--" Ichigo narrowed his eyes. Squinting into the darkness, he drew his zanpaku-to.
"Ichigo? What is it?"
"It's here. The hollow." Ichigo said, taking a battle stance. Rukia looked around, not able to sense it. A blue arrow whizzed past them, piercing the cold night air. A screech blasted against their eardrums, the distinctive sound of a hollow's cry. Turning in the direction the arrow was fired from, they discovered Uryuu standing there, another arrow ready to fire.
"Well don't just stand there! Move!" Uryuu shouted, firing a second arrow. Ichigo jumped put of the way just in time, narrowly escaping the attack.
"What the hell!?" Ichigo shouted, running to the Quincy.
"Behind you!" Uryuu shouted, readying another arrow. A claw came down, slamming hard against the ground. Lifting his zanpakuto, Ichigo jumped high into the air, attacking full-force at the hollow's head. As soon as it made contact, it shattered the hollow's mask.
"Stupid hollow." Ichigo said, resheathing his sword. "Hey Uryuu-- Uryuu? Where are you..."
"Over here." Uryuu said, kneeling on the ground next to an unidentifiable mass. As Ichigo came nearer, he realized just what the mass was.
"Rukia..." Ichigo ran to her side, a worried look upon his face.
"She didn't dodge in time. When the hollow attacked, she was caught by it. She's unconscious, but I've given her some medicine, so she should wake up soon." Uryuu said, turning around. Inches from his face, staring him straight in the eye, was Ichigo. Blushing yet again as Ichigo touched his cheek with his right hand, Uryuu barely noticed when he started to speak. Snapping back to reality, he heard Ichigo saying "Thank you, Uryuu..."
"O-Of course! I mean..." Uryuu stopped as Ichigo's attention turned to his bag. "What are you doing?"
"Looking."
"Through my bag?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"I get bored easily." Ichigo grinned, still looking through the bag.
"All right. That's enough. Hand it over." Uryuu said, holding his hand out.
"Hm...I'd rather not."
"I SAID, HAND IT OVER."
"Mm...Nope." He smiled, standing up.
"What're you doing?" Uryuu asked, watching him.
"Do you want it back?" Ichigo asked, smirking.
"Want what..." Uryuu stared at the other boy. Realization dawned upon him. "Give it back."
"Come and get it."
"Fine. I will."
"Fine."
"Fine." Uryuu said, standing up. He jumped high into the air, but was immediately knocked to the ground by Ichigo's arm.
"Give it to me, dammit!" Uryuu shouted, recovering from his fall. As he lunged towards the jet-black bag, he could've sworn he heard Ichigo say: "If you insist..." Startled, he lost his footing, falling into Ichigo's arms. He slammed his eyes shut, embarrassment threatening to show upon his face. When he turned to look up, his lips fell upon soft skin. It took a few moments before he realized just what his lips were touching. 'Ichigo's...Lips.' His eyes widened in shock, feeling Ichigo...push back? 'No...he couldn't have...He's with Rukia-chan...Right?'
Ichigo pulled him closer, not willing to let go.
-Uryuu-
I closed my eyes as I felt myself plunging into the kiss. His tongue caressed my lips, causing me to gasp. He, being an opportunist, used the break in my defense to sink his tongue into my mouth, snapping me back to reality. 'He's just kidding around with me again. He has to be.' I reasoned, as I slapped him square across the face.
-Ichigo's POV-
I couldn't hold back anymore. The idea of Uryuu being with anyone else...I just couldn't take it. 'I guess I should've expected a reaction like that...I could've sworn he was gay though...I mean, I've seen the way he looks at us when I'm with my guy friends...Like he's jealous that I have them...I wish he was jealous of them thought...for being close...to me.'
-3rd Person's POV-
Ichigo struggled to stand back up again, but Uryuu had already left. He grabbed the hand rail, all the while cursing himself for letting him be so weak. "Great. Now he'll tell the whole school that I'm--" he stopped midsentence, realizing something. There on the grass, was Uryuu's bag. 'Heh...I'm sensing an excuse to bug Uryuu-chan further!' Ichigo sang in his head.
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YAY!! Super-long chappie!! I even went back and made it so it kinda made sense!! Yeah!! (I can't write action worth a crap, if you didn't notice)...Any non-flaming tips, and I will love you forever (and ever)! I said someone would die, didn't I? Notice the DEAD HOLLOW!! BWAHAHA!! I have officially decided to change the category listing for this series... ,-.-,
to
drama... T.T (I'm such a loser)
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