Matchmaking Disaster

I do not own Bleach.

Chapter 2: Their Date

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They sat there in silence, confused at the last five minutes of oddities.

"He called her Orihime…"

It was painfully obvious that the group was planning something. Orihime being forceful? Tatsuki not killing someone who called her a bitch? Ishida eating Orihime's food?

"I wouldn't eat it even if it was the only thing left in the world." Ichigo chuckled. Rukia smirked and punched him playfully in the arm.

"You would," Rukia grinned. "Lets hope humanity doesn't come end that way. She turned the way Orihime was to see what the burnt orange head was up too. She was staring back at the two of them, intensely and wide eyed.

"But still, what's up with there behavior?" Ichigo sighed, his eyes turned to the way Tatsuki and Karin had gone. "I mean, they are so hid- w-what a-a-are y-you d-doing s-s-s-so c-close t-to…"

"Stop stuttering," Rukia whispered. She leaned in closer, as if she was going to kiss Ichigo. "Don't move back either. Look at Inoue." Ichigo looked over Rukia's shoulder at the burnt orange head. Her eyes were wide with excitement, her hands clasped to her cheeks.

"What does she look like?" Rukia whispered. Ichigo turned so that he was (uncomfortably) facing Rukia's ear.

"Happy? But why?" he asked. Rukia sat back down suddenly, her face smiling.

"Thought so." Ichigo turned his head widely between the two females, confusion obvious in his face.

"What's going on?" Rukia smirked and grabbed his hand. Ichigo swore he heard a squeal from Orihime.

"Nothing. Lets go." Rukia pulled Ichigo off the bench after her.

"W-what is… Oi! Rukia!"

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"So they are trying to set us up?" Ichigo scratched his head, confused. "Why would they want to do that?"

"Oh really, you expect me too know?" Rukia scoffed. The two of them walked down the pier, taking in the warm breeze that the sea brought. It was a beautiful day, and they definitely agreed with Orihime when she said it was perfect for a trip to the amusement park.

Of course, they hadn't factored in possible reasons for why such a hastily planned outing.

"Knowing Orihime, she probably thinks we're compatible or something." Rukia looed out into the ocean again, her eyes furrowed. Ichigo laughed, causing her to avert her head quickly to him.

"What?" He said nothing, trying to contain his chuckles. Rukia did that quickly for him with a sharp punch straight to his gut.

"Oh damn it Rukia," Ichigo groaned, and Rukia smirked. "Really, us, compatible? What is she thinking?" Rukia shrugged. Trying to figure out Orihime's mind was like trying to climb out of a vat of petroleum jelly. Once you get in, you'll never get out.

Better to just not try in the first place.

"What surprises me the most," Ichigo said slowly, his eyes narrowed in thought. "Is that the rest of them went along with it. I mean, I'm not sure Ishida gives a rat's ass about romance between two Shinigami's, Arisawa doesn't believe in love anyway, and Chad… well… he's Chad." Rukia giggled, it was true.

'So either they have secret romance fetishes in them or…" Both paused.

"Inoue's puppy dog eyes." They said simultaneously. Everyone had once in their lives fallen prey to the never say never puppy dog eyes. You just couldn't say no.

"Man, Inoue has such an evil side to her," Ichigo shrugged. He turned to Rukia and gave her a semi-smile. Bumping his fist to her forehead, he said, "And at least we know the other three haven't gone crazy yet."

Rukia was about to protest to his head bump, when she saw Ishida and Chad standing nearby, watching. While Chad showed no emotion, Ishida was bright red. Rukia smirked. She grabbed Ichigo's hand and pulled him closer to her, giving him a semi-hug. He went red as well.

"Not sure you wanna say that yet… at least about Ishida…" Rukia murmured. Ichigo turned, and caught sight of Ishida's face right before the Quincy turned around. He smirked as well.

"Well then… guess everyone has something secret about them…"

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"Well then… what are we going to do for the remainder of the time?" Ichigo sighed, stretching his arms. He was bored, there was no doubt. Aside from the few roller coasters they had went on, and the boardwalk games they had played, the amusement park really was no place for teenagers. Rukia was also bored, but did more to hide it.

"Well, we have to wait out the whole time, cause I don't know were the others are," Rukia started.

"And the Red team wins again!"

The announcers voice made the two of them look up, and smile brightly.

"There they are," Ichigo smirked as he led the way to the soccer pit. His sister, Karin Kurosaki was growling, still in full battle mode. On the other hand, Tatsuki was near dead, huffing and puffing, beads of sweat running down her cheek.

"Tatsuki Arisawa won again!" Someone in the crowd shouted, and more cheered. Karin growled even louder, and stood up straight.

"Again!" she roared, and even Ichigo felt shivers. "Unless you can't take it anymore, huh?" Tatsuki groaned, rolling over.

"Kill me now…" she muttered, loud enough for Ichigo and Rukia to hear. "Please… just kill me now…"

"Why don't we give her some support?" Rukia grinned. Putting her arms around Ichigo, she was surprised when he wrapped a protective arm around her neck as well. He's so warm…

"Oi! Tatsuki! Good job!" Ichigo shouted out, and pulled Rukia closer. Tatsuki saw that, her eyes widening. Ichigo nestled Rukia in his chest, and she blushed.

He's so strong…

Ichigo stroked Rukia's hair, fully aware of Tatsuki's leering eyes and even more aware of it's effect on Rukia. Rukia smirked. Two can play this game.

Pulling Ichigo's shirt, he leaned over and Rukia gave him a soft kiss on his cheek. His eyes widening, Rukia smiled at how he turned red, but started a smile at this intimate action.

"Oi! You think you're so good? Bring it on Kurosaki! I make you go crying like that big brother of yours!"

Rukia pulled Ichigo away before he could shout back to this remark. She smiled; they had pulled off a successful trick. Filled with giddy happiness, she didn't even care that Ichigo still had his arm around her.

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"That was some kiss you did back there," Ichigo threw the last of the darts, and it hit perfectly. Rukia's face shone as she selected the giant plush bunny, hugging it tightly to her chest.

"Thank you Ichigo!" she squealed, and he smiled.

"So? You practice on Renji or something?" Rukia scoffed and shook her head.

"I've never kissed before, at least as a Shinigami. I just saw how in the manga's and stuff." Rukia stuck a nose up at Ichigo, a superior demeanor on her face. "But of course, I'm a Kuchiki so I'm good at everything." She blushed, realizing that came out a little too braggart.

"Heh, thinking you're the expert?" Ichigo cornered Rukia, his eyes narrowed into seductive look. Her eyes widened, what was he doing?

Swooping in, he captured her surprised face in a long kiss, straight on her lips. Her eyes widened, but instead of punching him in the guts, she decided to keep with the façade, and take in this moment. It was warm, and it felt good.

"Inoue-san? Oh, Inoue-san! Are you okay?"

Ichigo broke apart much to Rukia's surprise and disappointment. She looked over, where Yuzu and Orihime were standing on line for the teacups.

At least, Yuzu was standing. Orihime was slumped over, a dazed but happy look on her face.

"Point for me," Ichigo muttered. Rukia giggled.

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"Wow, you guys look pooped out," Ichigo commented. It was true, as all of the rest of their group were either sweating, red in the face or with a dazed look on.

"You think?" Tatsuki muttered. Karin looked triumphantly.

"Who's the soccer master now?" Tatsuki groaned and rested her head on the table.

"Whatever you say."

"So what did you two do this whole time?" Ishida asked. The whole of the gang looked up, waiting for an answer. The two smirked, looking at each other.

Dare tell?

Hell yes.

"Did what you guys wanted us too, went on a date," Rukia grinned at their stunned faces. True to this, Orihime and Tatsuki's mouths were wide open, and ever Chad raised an eyebrow to this. Ishida smirked disbelievingly.

"Seriously though, if you guys wanted to set us up on something like this, do so more secretly," Ichigo guided Karin to the exit, and Rukia took Yuzu's hand. "I mean, anyone would be able to guess." They left the rest to stare disbelievingly at this.

Behind their backs, Ichigo and Rukia fist-pumped each other. Really, try to match make these two?

Never going to happen without consent.

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Second Part. I think it came out nice. A little more IchiRuki here. Thank you to all my reviewers. Special thank you too Shinigami School Girl. I am also a IchiHime fan! I'm a multishipper (meaning I ship alot of pairings) so it makes me happy to see someone who is primarily another shipping to enjoy something I wrote about a specific shipping. At least, I hope that makes sense.

~~~EeLgIrL (^.^)