I'm sorry!! Don't hate me! I know I said I would do 19 next but I couldn't think of anything! The whole trip I kept trying to think of the story but I just couldn't. And then I thought of this on the car ride home and I figured it might make you all less mad. I've been really busy lately and school is starting tomorrow so I'm not going to have as much time but it should all work out. Once everything is settled down I'll be updating a little faster. So, sorry this isn't the one you all wanted but I dedicate this to yuki-kami for being my 50th reviewer and Hannah for not getting mad when I stuck her in a fic she didn't even know about. (She was the pretty brunette with silvery-grey eyes who helped Ichigo find the 'feminine hygiene products') Hope you like it!
11) Lets you drive his brand-new car even though he knows you'll wreck it
"Ooooh! Ichigo, it's so big!" Rukia squealed excitedly.
"It is pretty cool, isn't it?" Ichigo didn't smile but he had a proud gleam in his eye.
"Can I touch it?" She looked up at him with her big, violet irises and Ichigo knew he couldn't refuse.
"Fine, but be gentle. I don't want you to hurt it."
"I won't. I promise!" She slowly reached out and slid her fingers across the smooth surface. "It's wet!"
"Well, yeah. I just washed it. I wanted it to look good before you saw it." Ichigo shrugged. "It's really not all that impressive. It's only a Lexus"
Yes, Ichigo Kurosaki had gotten a 2007 Lexus LS for his 18th birthday. His father had insisted on a new car for his son. Ichigo loved it. He was constantly washing its shiny black coat. In fact, it had even gotten waxed this morning in honor of Rukia's first viewing but of course, Rukia was not content just to look.
"Can I drive your new car, Ichigo? Please?" Rukia begged.
"But you don't know how. You probably couldn't even see over the dashboard you're so short."
Rukia glared at him and when that didn't work she kicked him in the shin and jumped into the driver's seat.
"I can see just fine. Now, how do you start it?"
Ichigo groaned. "You can't drive, baka. It's illegal."
"Ichigo, please, I am over a hundred years old. No policeman would stop me. I'm obviously old enough," Rukia said patiently as if explaining to a young child.
"Yes, but since you can't drive you're bound to be pulled over and you don't have license which means I'll get a ticket." Ichigo sighed. "Now get out of the car, I've got to go pick some stuff up for Yuzu."
"Fine, but can I come too?" Rukia asked climbing out of the car.
"Why would you want to come?"
"I want to get a license at the store so I can drive. Really Ichigo, use your head every now and then, will you?" She slid into the passenger's side. "Now let's go. I want to get my license as soon as possible!"
Ichigo shook his head and drove to the store. When they arrived Rukia immediately began her search.
"Ichigo!" Rukia shouted from across the store.
"What?"
"I don't see the licenses!"
"Try looking by the cereal!"
A few moments passed…
"Ichigo!"
"What?"
"It's not there!"
"Well, could you get some cereal while you're over there?"
"What kind?"
"The kind in the yellow box with the red and blue writing on it!"
"Okay!"
A few more moment passed until Rukia came up and dumped a box of cereal in the cart. Ichigo picked it up and examined it. Then, he frowned.
"This isn't what I asked for."
"I know, but the box had a rabbit on it. I thought it would be better." Rukia looked up at him innocently.
"Well, go get the right kind." He handed her the box.
"No! I have to find the driver's licenses!" She pushed the box back at him.
"Fine!" Ichigo threw the box back in the cart. Then, he took a deep breath and said, "You know, you might check in the frozen aisles."
"Why would it be there?" Rukia had a suspicious look on her face.
"That's where I got mine," He lied easily. "Oh, and while you're over there would you get some frozen vegetables and ice cream?"
She nodded and scampered off.
"Ichigo!"
"What?"
"I still can't find it!"
"Did you find the other stuff I asked you to get?"
"Yes!"
"Then get over here!"
"But what about my license?"
"I'll help you look for it later! Now hurry up!"
"All right, all right! Give me a second!"
Rukia zig-zagged through the aisles as she looked for Ichgio. Finally, as she turned the last corner they almost collided. Well, Rukia and the cart did. After placing a curse on the 'demon-possessed object' she tossed the dinner items in.
"Ichigo, I can't find it anywhere!" Rukia whined.
"Try the deli. They sometimes have them."
"Are you sure?"
"Positive. Get a pound of ham and a ½ pound of turkey too, ok? And some beef."
"Ok!" She turned and headed toward the deli. After repeating his trick a few times Ichigo was able to cut his usual shopping time in half.
"Excuse me? Where do you keep the driver's licenses?" Rukia asked once they got to the check-out. The cashier gave her a funny look.
"You're kidding, right?"
"Why would I be kidding? I need one to drive his car." Rukia pointed at Ichigo.
"Sweetie, you can't buy a license here. You have to go to school, pass a test and everything."
Rukia looked at Ichigo. First, there was a look of shock and then it turned to a look of hurt. She stayed quiet and looked at her feet while the cashier finished ringing them up. After easily scooping up over half the bags and carrying them silently to the car, Rukia stared out the window.
"C'mon, you knew it was a joke, right? You didn't seriously think you could drive just like that" He emphasized the last word with a snap. Rukia gave him a dull look, then sighed and continued looking out the window.
"Look… Maybe if you're really, really careful... you can drive around the parking lot once." Rukia spun around, eyes wide and smiling.
"Once! And only if you're really, really, really careful!"
"Really? Thank you, Ichigo!" She jumped out of the Lexus and ran around to the other side. Ichigo slowly got out knowing he would probably regret his decision.
"Ichigo…" He turned and saw how much trouble she was having reaching the pedals and looking over the steering wheel at the same time. After a long groan he pushed her out and sat down.
"Here, sit on my lap so you can reach." Rukia smiled and agreeably hopped on.
"Ok, I'll work all the controls and you just steer. Got it?" Ichigo tried to work out what was going on inside her head but she kept hitting him in the stomach with her elbow.
"Ichigo! Start the car! I want to go!" He felt her shiver with pleasure as the car started and he inched it forward.
"Keep your eyes open. Look out for other cars and don't hit anything or you'll ruin the nice paint job." But Rukia wasn't listening.
"Go faster!"
"No, this is fi-TURN!" The Lexus swerved to the side to avoid the oncoming car. Ichigo slammed on the brakes causing the car to come to a screeching halt. Un-nice words were shouted from the other car and Ichigo gladly returned them adding a few of his own.
"I told you to pay attention! What were you thinking, Rukia?" No response. Ichigo's breath caught in his chest as he saw the petite figure slumped over in front of him.
"Rukia!" He grabbed her shoulders and pulled her up. "Rukia!" He heard a soft groan.
"Don't…don't yell." She arched her back and shook her head. "I'm really sorry, did I hurt the car? I didn't see it, really."
"The car? Jeez…" Ichigo wrapped his arms around her stomach and buried his face in her hair. Rukia quickly inhaled at his touch. "I thought you, you were… I'm so happy you're okay." He pulled her against his chest and she couldn't help resting her head on his shoulder. They sat there for a minutes just savoring each other's touch and the fact that they were both alive.
"I don't think I want to drive anymore." Rukia said softly. Ichigo chuckled.
He took a deep breath to inhale her scent and then reluctantly said, "We should get going. You think you'll be ok?" She nodded slowly.
"I'll be fine. Don't worry." She shakily climbed over to the other side so she wouldn't have to get out.
They rode home in silence and as they were carrying the bags in Rukia asked, "Are you sure you're not mad about the car?"
Ichigo shook his head. "The Lexus is fine. You're the one I worry about. I can't just go and buy another you, can I?"
He looked around quickly to make no one was watching and kissed the top of her head. With both of them blushing nothing else was said as they continued on inside.
Not that he would have told her anyway but her hair smelled like raspberries.
Still hate me? I made it a little fluffier so I hope you liked it. Now you know what I think Rukia smells like. How about you? What fruit do you think suits Rukia best? Also, any thoughts on the next chapter would be helpful. R&V!
