"You've got to admit, she's quite a looker, that new girl," Renji huffed as he skated down the ramp on his skateboard. Up and down he went while Ichigo just waited at the top of the ramp. He watched Renji skate down the ramp with one hand fingering the goggles on his messy orange locks. The thick black rim framed with red complimented his baggy black jeans and white singlet. His fake leather black jacket (courtesy of Yuzu's love for animals) covered his singlet, but did nothing to hide the dangerous blinding light of the chain that hung on one belt loop to another.

"But she's so stupid!" Ichigo called out to Renji. Renji snickered as he skated back up and then jumped to land next to Ichigo, stepping on his board to make it stand against his leg. Renji wore navy blue cargo pants with a yellow shirt and black jacket on top. His green shades rested on top of his bandana that did half the work of covering his usual black tattoos.

"Nah, it's just the fact that your charms don't work this time buddy. Face it." Ichigo punched him on the arm, swiftly pulled his goggles over his eyes and skated down the ramp. Toshiro shook his head as he leaned against the tree trunk on the highest branch, reading the book in his hands. He wore a navy polo shirt with loose dark blue jeans. He called down to Yumichika who was a few branches away.

"Oi, Ayasegawa, how tall is that ramp?" he questioned curiously. Yumichika was just relaxing with a yellow shirt, brown vest and jeans. And mind you, they weren't skinny jeans. His hat that adorned the side of his head moved slightly as his jaw was set in motion.

"I think Ichigo-kun once told me it was 11 metres or so high."

Hitsugaya whistled in a low tone. What was he doing there? Wasn't he planning not to come? Of course, those were his intentions before he realized Grimmjow didn't have the keys to the house. So being the nice brother he was, he decided to let him play in the front garden a little longer. Ikkaku stood in the shade of the large ramp swinging his sword about, trying to improve his techniques. He wore a white singlet and cream coloured cargo pants.

"Ichigo!" Renji panted out as he passed him on the ramp. Ichigo went up the opposite direction and shouted back.

"Yea?!"

"Let's say we jump into the air, and let go of our skateboards and run down!" he shouted back on the other end. Ichigo smirked. Sounded dangerous. But he liked dangerous.

"Let's do this thing!" he shouted back.

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"GO!" Renji was airbourne for 5 horrifying seconds as he realized that on the opposite end, Ichigo was smirking at him with his feet planted firmly on the skateboard, one hand holding the front of it tightly while the other hand showed his middle finger standing straight and tall. Renji shouted in alarm as he started tumbling on his feet down the 11 metre tall ramp. And he started to become pale as he realized Ichigo was heading straight for him.

"Heads up dude!" Ichigo shouted. Renji used all his strength to jump out of the way onto the grass beyond the polished wooden ramp. He coughed as some of the air in his lungs had escaped violently. He shifted his body over to rest on his elbows while he looked over at Ichigo. He started to crack up as he realized Ichigo's face collided with his skateboard that he had left when he jumped off.

Ichigo came tumbling right next to him. As soon as Ichigo regained some breath, he socked Renji in the arm really hard.

"Ouch man, you said you would do it!"

"Yea, I like dangerous, but I ain't stupid," Ichigo huffed with a smirk. He lay down on the grass with the back of his hand shielding his eyes from the burning sun. Renji dusted his pants and headed back onto the ramp.

"Yo Ichigo, Ima try your skate, alright?" he yelled from the ramp. Ichigo raised his head from the grass and groaned out a, 'don't fucking infect it with your germs!' Renji just ignored him and zoomed down the ramp. Ichigo chuckled and lay back down, his head to the side as he looked for who was around the park. There weren't that many children, but it was getting dark. His eyes widened as he spotted someone on the park bench.

Rukia was reading a book silently on the park bench, a pale blue dress hugging her body. Ichigo smirked as he stood up, dusted the dirt off of himself, and strode over to her. Toshiro, who saw this from above, decided to stop him if things got too far. Rukia seemed unaware of Ichigo's presence, as he stood right above her.

"Hey," he said softly. She looked up and smiled after recognizing him.

"Hello Kurosaki-kun!" she replied. He sat down next to her and decided to get on her nerves. He leaned right against her body and slung his lanky, muscular arm around her slim shoulders.

"So what ya readin'?" he asked quietly in her ear. Rukia smiled calmly as she turned the book in her hands to the front.

"'My rain comes from my eyes.' It's quite a wonderful story," she said happily as she faced him. Her face was just a few centimetres away from his, but she had no reaction, no blush. He scowled a bit and leaned closer, attempting to 'accidentally' rub his cheek against her smooth soft lips. But she had turned as well.

DAMN!

"So what's it about?"

"It's a diary of a girl who faces tragedies every day," she said happily as his face rubbed against her cheek. DOESN'T SHE NOTICE?! Ichigo blew one lock of his hair away from his forehead and sighed. He clasped his unoccupied right hand over her small left hand and then rubbed the back of her hand gently.

"You not cold?" he asked as he scooted closer, if possible. She shook her head and started to stand up. Ichigo, not expecting that reaction, fell sideways slightly.

"Sorry, but it's getting late, and I need to go now. Bye bye!" she said in a happy tone. Ichigo sat there glaring as she walked away. His hand that was now on the bench was breaking the wood into splinters. Toshiro, who had seen his little act, started to laugh his head off and he fell off the branch into the bush. He was still laughing. Ichigo glared at him and headed towards the ramp to end the afternoon. The moon was beginning to glow.

"Dad, Yuzu, Karin, haven't you guys closed-" Ichigo paused as he watched the Kurosaki clinic's inside. Yuzu was serving Rukia Kuchiki. His skateboard that was tucked under his arm was chucked to the side of the entrance when he entered the glass sliding doors. Rukia turned her head to the strange noise and stood there, slightly shocked.

"Kurosaki-kun? Is this your clinic?" she asked gently. Kurosaki Clinic. That's what the sign said, doofus.

"Uh… yea… Hi again."

"Onii-chan, do you know Rukia-chan?" Yuzu questioned with wide eyes. To be honest, Rukia had come in 30 minutes ago but they had started chatting absentmindedly. She was nice and very pretty.

"Uh, yea, classmate," he muttered. He was trying his hardest not to pounce on her and scream in her face.

"Onii-chan, can I invite her to dinner?" she pleaded. Rukia's eyes widened.

"Oh, no! I couldn't!"

"Why, it's ok Kuchiki! We don't mind!" Ichigo said slyly as he pressed his forehead to hers, resting his arm around her slim shoulders once more. At least she was tall enough for that.

"But I would be a burden!" she said in a distressed manner. Ichigo tilted his head back and let out a rich laugh.

"No, you could never, even if you wanted to! Join us for dinner-"

"SON?!" a voice bellowed from the other room. Ichigo paled.

"On second thought, you can leave, don't have dinner. You-"

"IS THAT A GIRL?!" Rukia stared at the man in a white doctor's coat with an orange shirt that had red leaves on it. His black pants that covered his legs were spread far apart in shock, his finger pointing at her. He looked to be in his mid 40s, black hair sprinkled with barely any white, surprisingly.

"CUSTOMER! SHE'S A CUSTOMER DAD!" Ichigo yelled back.

"I HEARD YOU INVITE HER TO DINNER! YOU'RE MAKING YOUR MOVE WAY TOO EARLY FOR SOMEONE YOU JUST MET, SON!" Ichigo decked his father on the head and dusted off his hands as he fell to the floor with a loud THUD.

"Kuchiki, sorry you had to meet this guy, but I'll see you at school tomorrow ok-"

"YOU SAID SHE WAS JUST A CUSTOMER!" Ichigo jumped as he realized his father was indeed still conscious.

"AREN'T YOU DEAD YET?!"

"YOU CANNOT KILL ME SO EASILY!" he yelled triumphantly as he blocked Ichigo's punch.

Rukia blinked at the scene. Her family compared to his was… a big difference.

"Rukia-chan, would you like to join us? I wouldn't mind cooking an extra dish!" Yuzu said shyly. Rukia was about to say no but then the voice of another girl stopped her.

"What's with the ruckus here? Ichi-nii, you didn't start another fight with one of the patients again, did you?" A girl with short, cropped black hair walked down the steps that was hidden in the hallway next to the counter. The girl raised a brow and pointed a finger at Rukia.

"Who're you?" Yuzu blushed and scolded the girl.

"Karin, you shouldn't talk to Kuchiki-san like that!"

"Kuchiki?" Karin questioned. She continued down the remainder of the steps and stopped in front of the KUCHIKI girl. Rukia bowed her head and smiled.

"Konbanwa, I'm Kuchiki Rukia. Yoroshiku."

"Eh? Rukia? Well, I'm Karin. Kurosaki Karin. Yo." Ichigo clapped his hands together and kicked his dad's stomach just to make sure.

"Kuchiki, you can leave if you want."

"Don't just reject her! You're the one that was desperate to invite her, nii-chan!"

"Yea Ichi-nii!"

"YEA!" Isshin yelled in agreement. He was standing tall next to his daughters with his fists on his hips. His body and face had bruises and blood all over it. Ichigo kicked him again and scratched his head when his father went flying.

"Ok then, after you." He flashed a smile at her. She bowed her head as she blushed a pretty shade of pink/red.

"Thank you so much, I appreciate it," she said gently as she followed a happy and excited Yuzu. Karin gave her brother a once look over and smirked, following the other 2 girls. Ichigo glared at her and looked at the pile of rubble where his dad was resting. He rolled his eyes and shoved his hands into his pocket, shoulders hunched and heading out the door.

"BYAKUYA?! THE KUCHIKI BYAKUYA?!" Isshin burst out loudly. Ichigo glared daggers at his father while Karin ignored him and asked for more rice from Yuzu.

"Eh… Yes, my Nii-sama is Kuchiki Byakuya… He owns the Kuchiki business firm and that's why we must move ever so often. Once again, I am sorry to burden you for this dinner," Rukia said softly before bowing her head again.

"I told you, it's ok Rukia-chan!" Yuzu boosted. Karin nodded, her chopsticks dangling from her mouth.

"You're always welcome here, Rukia," Ichigo said a tad bit too cheerfully as he winked at her, holding his bowl of rice with one hand while he held his chopsticks in the other. Rukia smiled and then continued eating her rice and miso with fish.

"Oh! Rukia-chan, how are you going to get home? I'm afraid it's a bit dark…" Yuzu said fearfully as she glanced out the window.

"Oh! It's ok, I can walk. It's no big deal," Rukia said politely, waving it off.

"What? You? Walk out there? Alone!?" Karin exclaimed.

"Yes… why?"

"Well, someone like you walking out at night is… you'll be raped easily!" she said bluntly.

"Karin!" Yuzu scolded.

"It's true! A looker like her, who wouldn't want to eat her?" Karin stated, as if it were obvious.

"Oh, stop making a fuss about it, if you're so worried Karin, I'll walk her, happy?" Ichigo snapped. Karin nodded satisfactorily. Isshin started to weep as he ONCE again headed over to the large poster of Masaki.

"Masaki oh dear Masaki!! Our Ichigo is growing up so fast!"

"Shut it dad, we're trying to eat dinner," Ichigo said bluntly in a dull monotone.

"Yes sir…" Isshin obeyed quietly as he sat back down, lines of blue sadness wavering over him.

Ichigo glanced up from his fish to sneak a look at Rukia.

I guess she is pretty…

"Don't walk like that! Doesn't it hurt your neck?" Ichigo scolded lightly. Rukia was walking with her hands clasped behind her back, her head tilted back to look up at the night sky.

"No. Besides, the stars are beautiful!" Rukia breathed. Ichigo smirked.

She shouldn't be too hard to break.

"So… any pretty trees in Karakura apart from the school's?" Ichigo said, twitching slightly as he gave a fake smile. Rukia nodded.

"Yes, I really like the view, and it seems to be such a peaceful neighbourhood!" she exclaimed as she looked at Ichigo. Her eyes sparkled and glittered in the moonlight, while her hair blended with the night sky and her skin shone. Ichigo whistled low softly.

She really is a looker.

"Wow, that bridge is amazing!" Rukia said excitedly as she pointed far off into the distance. Ichigo looked at where she was pointing. It was the large Karakura Bridge that connected the mainland to the other side. It was pretty large, its complex red glowing under the lights that flashed along the bridge.

"One day, I'd love to go there to spend some time alone with myself!" Rukia said happily. Ichigo raised a brow. Rukia, spotting his confused look giggled. "Sometimes, I like to take a break from it all, and have a relaxing time on my own. In every town I move to, I have my own secret place to think." Ichigo smirked.

"Well it's not secret anymore since I know where it is," he said smugly. Rukia smiled as she put a finger to her lips and made a small "Shhhh.." sound. She winked and then ran ahead.

"Oi! Rukia! Chotto matte!" He smiled as he chased after the girl. Rukia ignored him and continued to run. She turned left and disappeared halfway down the street as Ichigo just realized she had turned. He skidded to a stop and fell down a bit, hurriedly pushed himself back up on his feet and then ran as fast as he could to chase her.

Damn, she was fast.

"Rukia, where are you-"

His eyes widened as he realized that the car was speeding down the road while Rukia was running across it.

"RUKIA!!" he screamed as time seemed to slow down. Rukia stopped as her body seemed to jerk forward. She turned her head to look at the car that was now beeping its horn like crazy. Her eyes widened.

Time was going so slowly.

Ichigo jumped and then leaned all his body weight into pushing Rukia out of the way. The car skidded back and forth, side to side as it finally regained control and honked its horn loud and long, continuing down the road and turning right. Ichigo swore loudly and then stuck up both his rude fingers, making an X with them.

"Watch out, you fucking moron!!" he screamed. He heard one last honk in the distance before punching the air, jumping up a bit. Ichigo turned around and looked at Rukia. Who knew someone could look so beautiful after getting slammed to the cold, hard asphalt of the road.

"Yo, Rukia, you right?" he asked worriedly, holding onto her shoulder and caressing the side of her face. She looked up, her face a bit scratched and her knee was slightly bleeding. He looked down at her school blouse. The sides of it were becoming stained with red. He lifted both her elbows and flinched.

"Ouch!" Ichigo winced. Blood seemed to drip non-stop from her elbows as she blinked at him innocently. Then, her eyes widened as she realized something.

"I'm bleeding!" she exclaimed lightly.

"NO WAY! SERIOUSLY?!" Ichigo shouted before scolding her lightly on the head. "No shit, Sherlock! Geez, took a while to notice."

"Thank you Ichigo, for pushing me out of the way. If it weren't for you, I-" Ichigo silenced her mouth with his hand.

"I should be apologizing, why are you thanking me? I'm the reason you're hurt like this!" he said gently.

"It could've been much worse if you hadn't pushed me though!" Rukia said happily. Ichigo stared at her, his eye twitching.

Is she for real?

Rukia looked around her and looked at the ground blankly.

"There's glass." She pointed out the small sharp objects that were in assorted shapes and such. Ichigo gaped in horror. Doesn't it hurt if she just fell into shards of glass then? Ichigo had tiny cuts all over his hands, and they stung like hell.

Ichigo started to panic as he realized there was some red starting to drip down the side of her head.

"Oh my god!"

"There! All bandaged up! How are you feeling, Rukia-chan?" Yuzu coaxed.

"Much better, thank you very much!" Though it was unusual, Rukia actually looked… cute in those bandages. She had a bandage wrapped around the top of her head while more bandages were wrapped around her elbows. Her left knee was grazed, so a white patch-band aid covered it. A rectangular sticky sheet of white covered the spot on her cheek just under her right eye. Ichigo smiled as he caught eye contact with Rukia.

"Better?"

"Yup!" she said happily. Ichigo smiled, the inside of him stirring up a plan.

I am going to make sure she is completely broken by the time I'm done with her.

Author's Note -

I'm sooo sorry I'm taking so long to update my stories! I'm being irresponsible and lazy, and it's the holidays! DX

Konbanwa - Good Evening

Chotto matte - Wait a moment

I'll try to update faster, okies? X3

Ruki-chan