Note: Another chapter already, I know but I was in the zone. That and I had nothing to do. Well my best friend in the entire world told me I should make longer chapters which would mean I had to stop being lazy. And we both know that wasn't gonna happen but I gave my word that I would try. Here I go :D
OH quick note: Songs that I listened to when writing: all Foster the People, Strawberry Gashes, Birthday Dress, Ghost of you, I Don't love you, Thanks for the Memories, I Don't Care, Bruises and Bitemarks, and the amazing pianist Kyle Landry doing Kingdom Hearts songs.
ME: I DON'T OWN BLEACH.
Chapter 3: School Days
Ichigo was up before 6 o'clock and now at the table eating breakfast with Hisana and Byakuya. It was the least he could do seeing that he slept through dinner. His plate with pancakes and, bacon, and eggs were fleeting fast.
"Sorry about sleeping through dinner last night. I was pretty tired from my last mission" Ichigo said breaking the silence.
"It's okay Ichigo, it must be hard to be 17 and a shinigami" Hisana said.
"What made you want to become one?" Byakuya asked putting his paper down.
"Well my father was a captain and he retired so I wanted to take his place"
"Very noble"
"And because my-
"I'm UP!" Rukia called plopping into her chair. "Morning daddy, mom" she said in a sweet voice that everyone at the table saw through.
"Rukia, say good morning to Ichigo" Byakuya said. Rukia pouted.
"Rukia Kuchiki" Hisana said. All three people turned to where Ichigo was seated. Was.
"See you in the afternoon" Ichigo called before putting on his shoes and walking out the door.
"Rude much" Rukia said.
"Rukia, he is driving you to school hurry up and go." Byakuya said. She was about to protest when he gave her the Kuchiki glare. She grumbled before getting up with a toast in her hand. Rukia slipped into her shoes, grabbed her book bag, and walked out the house. She looked around and saw him in the black Mustang in the driveway. It was a beautiful car, not that she would admit it. She walked over and opened the passenger's side door only to find a stack of papers, a leather jacket, and some files.
She stood there for a moment while he fiddled with the CD. When he finally pressed play the song Helena Beat from Foster the People (a/n: ONE of my FAV bands of ALL TIME). he started at her with a raised eyebrow.
"Move the junk so I can sit" she ordered. Ichigo laughed at her.
"No I need those there, sit in the back"
"No way" Ichigo nodded and reached over and closed the door. He dug the key in and started the engine. Ichigo began pulling out and Rukia stood there dumb struck. He was leaving her. RUKIA Kuchiki was getting left by some poor guy living in her house. He was about to start down the street when he saw her stomping over to the car. She yanked the door open and climbed in.
"Buckle up" he reminded her. Soon after that Ichigo was driving down to school. After a few stoplights, they were there. He stopped in front of the building and she climbed out.
"RU-RU-CHAN!" she heard and saw Momo, Tatsuki, and Rangiku starting at her like she had an extra head.
"What?" she asked. They pointed to Ichigo who climbed out the same car she did and the four girls watched as he locked the car.
"What?" he asked as he saw the girls staring at them. He turned to Rukia, "Better be at the car as soon as school is out, I'm not waiting for you. If you're late walk home" Rukia was about to bite his head off when someone beat her to it.
"Why you talking to my girl like that?" Renji asked as Ichigo walked up in the street. By now there was a crowd's attention.
"Well I wasn't talking to you do keep your ponytail tied okay?" Ichigo said less than interested.
"Do you know who you're talking to?" Renji asked walking in front of Ichigo. "And why are you living with her?"
"Renji Abarai and I was invited by Byakuya. Any more questions?"
"Smartass" Renji threw a fist to Ichigo who side stepped and the red head stumbled a bit onto Ichigo's car.
"Scratch it and you pay me back for it" Ichigo said as he walked up to the school building. As he did the students that gathered made a path out of fear and respect.
…
It was finally lunch period and Ichigo could catch a break. After watched Rukia and following her from the shadows, he learned she was just like he pegged her.
"Momo could you open my locker?" Rukia asked as she stood next to her locker.
"Why you're right next to it" Momo asked frowning a bit.
"Fine then, don't open it" Rukia turned to face Rangiku and talk to her ignoring Momo. Ichigo wanted to slap some sense into the girl but kept his cool. That Momo girl did right by not opening it. But after a moment Momo spoke up.
"What did you want from it?" she said with defeat hanging over her head. Rukia smiled and turned back to her friend.
"I needed my wallet for lunch money" Momo nodded and got the Chappy wallet before closing the locker. "Could you hold it for me?" Before Momo could answer Rukia smiled again. "Thanks!" she walked to where Renji was and he stopped talking to his friends and left behind her.
Ichigo ran a hand through his orange locks as a soft breeze flew in. he stopped scowling and closed his eyes. His mother told him about to roof exactly one year ago on his birthday.
It was the day she died. The day he swore he would get stronger to protect everyone he loved that he had left. Losing her because he couldn't protect her killed him inside. Everyone said not to blame himself, he couldn't do anything about it. But Ichigo knew better, he stood there and saw it happen. He didn't stop it, try and help, call somebody, or scream. He just stood and watched. Pathetic…
"Damn I missed you" Ichigo heard a voice say. Judging by the sound it was Renji. Probably another make out session with Rukia. They tended to have one every few periods.
"I knew you would" Rukia said to him before giggling. It took a lot for Ichigo not to gag. The one place he thought he could get a moment to breath was gone before it could officially start. "Stalked much?" Rukia said appearing next to Ichigo with swollen lips and messy hair.
"I didn't know you were up here and why would I stalk you?" Ichigo asked in monotone.
"Come on Rukia, let's leave this ass to himself."
"No I want an answer. Why have you been in all my classes today?"
"Because that's what my schedule says" Ichigo said shoving his hands into his pockets. "Anything else or would you mind leaving so I can get some peace and quiet"
"Maybe I want to stay here" Rukia said. Just then Renji's phone rang. After a minute conversation he hung up.
"I gotta go coach wants to meet me" Rukia nodded and he left them alone.
"Then keep quiet if you want to stay" Ichigo said not really wanting to argue today. His cell rang and he answered.
"HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY SON!" Isshin screamed. "HOW ARE YOU?"
"Dad, I already told you I don't want to acknowledge today as anything more than a day okay?"
"Ichigo, how long are you gonna beat yourself up about that?"
"I don't want to talk about this right now okay?" Ichigo sighed before he hung up. He leaned his head down and his bangs covered his eyes.
"Today's your birthday?" Rukia asked with her normal annoying attitude.
"Yeah" he grunted out.
"Ha-
"Stop, I don't want any wishes okay?" Ichigo said softly. There was an obvious hurt in his words but Rukia stubborn as she is refused to hear anything but him being rude to her.
"Well than fuck you! I was just trying to be nice you and wish you a happy birthday but you gotta go and be an ass as normal and stop me. Geez and then you think that I don't care about people. I was wishing you a happy birthday and I don't even like you! HOW MUCH MORE CARING CAN I GET!" Rukia screamed before stomping to the door.
"Bloody midget" Ichigo scowled.
….
The car ride home was silent. Rukia was still in the back seat and Ichigo driving. Luckily she was by the car in time. Okay so she was about five minutes late but he waited. It's not like he could drive away from his mission.
When they got home and were about to open the door, there was a surprise. Literally.
"SUPRIISE ICHIGO HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Isshin, Hisana, Karin, and Yuzu screamed.
Ichigo stood there while Rukia pushed past him. She turned to see him standing in the door with a deep scowl.
So it's just me…..maybe I shouldn't have snapped at him like that.
"SON!" Isshin came lunging forward but was stopped by a fist in the face.
Jerk, who hits their father? I bet he only cares for himself!
"Yuzu, Karin, how's my favorite girls?" he said. He walked over to the little girls. "Wow, for five you guys sure are big" he kneeled down and bought them into a hug.
"Ichi-ni we missed you so much! Why are you away?" Yuzu asked as she snuggled into her brother's shoulder. Ichigo laughed and picked both girls up.
"I'm not a kid!" Karin complained through her missing teeth.
"I can see, soon we're gonna have to marry you off!" Ichigo teased.
"Ichigo come back soon. You're barely around and without you I miss mom more!" Yuzu said.
Rukia could feel the whole environment get dark. She watched as Ichigo set the two girls down on the ground.
"Ichigo…" she heard his dad say.
"I'm pretty tired, I'll go and get some sleep. Thanks for coming, it was great to see you guys again" He walked up the stairs and no one moved until the click of his door was heard.
"Come on girls, I think Ichi-ni needs more time" both girls nodded at their father. "Thank you Hisana. I'm sorry about my son though"
"What's wrong with him? Is he sick?" Hisana asked with a worried tone.
"No….well it's his story to tell. We'll be off now" with that the three left the look-alikes alone.
Rukia followed Hisana into the kitchen. She sat down on the island seat and ate from the plate of assorted candy set on it.
"So if he has a house why is he here?" Rukia asked. Hisana dropped the spoon she was holding into the sink making a loud clinking noise.
"Rukia! I WILL NOT HAVE YOU TALK SUCH THINGS!" Hisana snapped. "He is in a bad state and all you are worried about is him living in the same house as you? Do you even know what he's doing for us? No and I bet if you did you wouldn't even care! We have failed our jobs as parents if we raised a child who knows nothing but herself!"
"Okay whoa, who said I don't care about anyone but myself? And so what if I don't want him living here? What is he doing for us? Freeloading?" Just then she stopped and saw Ichigo standing at the doorway.
"I came to see if you were okay Ms. Kuchiki, I heard a loud noise." Hisana was about to speak when a knock came on the door. "I'll get it" when Ichigo opened the door there were two men dressed in suits with a major case of the Men-In-Black Wanna be Syndrome.
"We would like to speak with Rukia Kuchiki" the one with black hair and a 69 tattoo on his face said.
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