Falling in Love in a Coffee Shop

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Chapter 12

Waterfall

I've seen the waters that make your eyes shine, now I'm shining too

Isshin was holding back tears, Yuzu was bawling, and Karin was perfectly straight-faced as Ichigo walked, alone, down the aisle in a black tuxedo. His best men waited along the platform: Chad, Uryuu, Renji, Hanataro, and Urahara. Hanataro's height made him stand out next to the redhead and the hat-wearer.

Standing opposite the best men were Rangiku, beaming in a small blue dress that was pulled very low over her chest; Nanao, smiling solemnly; and Momo, bouncing on her heels and looking short as ever.

Byakuya was the one to lead Rukia down the aisle. As they reached the halfway point water began to fall from a spout in the arbor, just next to Ichigo's head, into a small fountain.

Rukia's smile grew wider with every step, her veil gently waving in the vague breeze, and her long white dress trailing behind her. There was a sash tied around her waist, her sleeves were long and loose, and her dress had a V-neck that teased of cleavage.

She reached the platform, Byakuya going over to his seat, and slowly untied the sash. Everyone watched in confusion. She was taking off her wedding dress?

But no, as the dress fell to the floor a different dress was revealed. It was a knee-length strapless white satin dress, with a single black rose pinned on the waistline. Her veil fluttered madly, as if it had recognized the change.

Ichigo tried his hardest not to smile.

He didn't listen to the service. In fact, Byakuya had to cough pointedly when Ichigo forgot his cue.

"Oh, um..." Ichigo faltered. "I do."

Rukia gave him a tolerant half-smile. "...I do."

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the b-"

The priest was cut off as Rukia leaped over the fountain into Ichigo's arms and kissed him fiercely.

The wedding attendees began to clap.

-o-o-o-

"Now introducing...Mr. and Mrs. Kurosaki!"

Rukia entered, wearing her short dress, followed by a blushing Ichigo. "Hello, everyone," Rukia said loudly. There was a round of cheers. She waited for silence.

"Ichigo and I will be leaving tonight for our surprise honeymoon, so you won't see either of us for about a month," Rukia continued.

"I have no idea where we're going," Ichigo commented helplessly.

"It's a surprise!" Rukia laughed. "Anyway, welcome to the reception, everyone! We'll have dancing and some great food, so everyone better enjoy themselves or I'll set my husband on you." She made a threatening face. The crowd laughed on cue.

"With that, let's start the party! Enjoy!" Rukia waved, and then the spotlight went over to the DJ.

"Yo, DJ Kon here, let's start things off with the song for the new couple, and then we can get everyone on the dance floor," the DJ said into the microphone.

A slow song began to play, and Ichigo and Rukia went onto the floor and wrapped their arms around each other. The room went dark but for a single light hanging above them.

-o-o-o-

"I think that possibly, maybe I'm falling for you..."

"Do you like the song?" Rukia whispered, head resting on Ichigo's shoulder.

"It's perfect," he said softly. He meant it. It described their relationship exactly. "Any hints to where we're going for the honeymoon?"

"Nope," Rukia said wickedly.

Ichigo gave a fake sigh. "I guess I can wait."

"Just a few more hours."

They swayed in silence and then Rukia lifted her head. "Hey, Ichi?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you, you know that?"

"I love you too."

That was enough for Rukia. She put her head back down on his shoulder and finished the song, swaying gently.

-o-o-o-

As the last notes echoed in the hall, everyone waited expectantly. Ichigo noticed the tension and got a clue. He dipped Rukia down, bent over, and kissed her.

Her eyes widened with surprise, and then she kissed him back. For yet another time that day, the crowd cheered.

-o-o-o-

"You suck at dancing," Rukia informed Ichigo as he did a strange shimmy-wiggle to 'Never Gonna Give You Up' by Rick Astley.

"You suck at picking music! I hate this song!" Ichigo retorted, but he was grinning.

"Oh, just...dance," Rukia said indistinctly as Ichigo picked her up in his arms. "What are you doing?"

"I just felt like kissing my wife," Ichigo told her, and he did.

-o-o-o-

Ichigo thought he might've had a bit too much champagne, but they were both laughing their heads off as Ichigo ran, carrying Rukia in his arms, down to the fountain where water still flowed.

"Heave!" he yelled, and tossed Rukia in.

The water splashed all over Ichigo and drenched Rukia. She started giggling unstoppably. "Now look what you did! Go get Nanao and tell her I need a new dress!"

"I'm prepared," Ichigo said fake-indignantly. "Get up, I brought towels and a new dress for when you needed it."

Rukia giggled more as she climbed out and started to strip. Only the moonlight illuminated her as she toweled off her naked body, and slipped on the new dress. Ichigo watched in silent admiration.

The new dress was a simple black one, one of her favorites and especially comfortable. She toweled off her black hair and gave Ichigo a huge, genuine smile.

They raced up the hill together back to the reception hall.

-o-o-o-

"Cut the cake!" Urahara yelled, a tad drunkenly.

Rukia and Ichigo did so at the same time, and then messily forked it onto a plate. They gave each other bites.

"Icing, right there," Rukia said, pointing.

"Right..." Ichigo pointed.

"No, there."

"Here?"

"No, see."

"Here?"

"Oh, just let me get it," Rukia said, standing on tiptoe and licking the icing from his lips.

-o-o-o-

"Are you guys tired yet?" Rukia yelled.

"No!" was the answer.

"Idiots! You should be, it's about three in the morning!" Rukia responded. "But who cares?"

"Not us!"

"Unfortunately..." a series of boos resounded "...Ichigo and I have a plane to catch. You guys wanna know where?"

"Yeah!"

"Me and Ichigo, for one month, are going to..." she paused for extra dramatic effect. "Everywhere!"

What? There was a collective gasp.

Byakuya stood up. "I have arranged it so that Ichigo and Rukia will be flying on a round-the-world trip, starting today. They'll be stopping in four different continents, exploring multiple countries per week."

"It's just a taste, but it'll tell us where we might want to vist again," Rukia explained.

First Nanao started to nod. Then Momo began to clap. Then everyone began to clap and whistle and cheer.

"It was great seeing everyone! Thanks for coming!" Rukia yelled over the noise. She gave Ichigo another peck on the cheek and pulled him out into the night.

-o-o-o-

"Was that an okay surprise?" Rukia asked, strapping herself into her seat on the private jet.

"Byakuya is this powerful?" Ichigo was looking around the inside of the jet.

"And more. Just wait til we get everywhere." Rukia pulled a book out of her side pocket and stretched out her legs. "First stop is Europe! We land in Milan, Italy!"

A/N: ok wedding scenes? And ok surprise? I should only be spending two or three chapters on the honeymoon cos there's going to be another twist soon that I bet most of you are expecting anyway...well, we'll see! Reviews would be highly appreeeeciated :) love Nanao-chan