A/N: Hi, Everyone! Bet you thought I was dead. I actually had a legitimate reason why I was gone. If you want to know just ask. I don't want to write to long of an authors note. By the way if you don't like people trashing Renji or Orihime don't read. They won't the bad guys, but in the beginning I make them look like total asses. By the way I need a help with coming up with an idea, there will be more info at the bottom. Well, I'll let you get to reading.

Disclaimer: I don't own bleach or any of the charters, Tite Kubo does.

Tea, Arguments, and Tough Decisions

Rukia's POV

"Ugh," I sighed. Today hasn't exactly gone to plan. I mean who the hell does he think he is. Trying to tell me what I can and can't do. I am a grown woman for crying out loud, and can take care of myself. That damn Renji thinking he knows what's best, and most of all for berating Ichigo. I just really wanted to lash out at him at the time.

I breathed in trying to calm my self and opened my eyes to take in the breath taking view. I was sitting on a hill, under the Sakura tree over looking Seireitei. It was quite beautiful and I knew I wouldn't be able to visit it for a while. It was one of my favorite spots, it let me think, and gather all my thoughts without having other people around. Since I am suppose to leave to spend the next months, or however long they want me there with Ichigo, I decided that I would visit the spot one last time before I left.

I was so excited to go to the World of the Living. I could see Ichigo's family again. No matter how much Ichigo said that they were 'annoying,' they just tended to grow on you. Especially Ichigo's sisters. Yuzu was so sweet I don't think there is a soul in the world that wouldn't love her. Then there was Karin, who was a tom boy, which made it really easy for us to get along, since I could relate to her.

Then there was our friends. I didn't so much miss the people who didn't really know about the Soul Society like Mizuiro, Keigo, Ryo, and Michiru. I missed Orihime, Chad, Uryu, and even Tatsuki. Yeah I missed the girl talks, and hanging out with everyone. As I was thinking about the past, I let a sigh pass through my lips as my head tilted back looking up at the sky. I closed my eyes again remembering the first time everyone asked about my relationship was with Ichigo. I chuckled at the thought, but now I didn't really know how to answer the question. I tucked a piece of hair behind my ear, and looked back down at the city. I got lost in what people were doing down below that my mind wandered back to the carrot top.

Then there was Ichigo. I probably missed him the most. I'd never tell anyone this, but I did miss the stupid idiot. I mean I did live him for some time. I couldn't believe myself as my lips slowly curved into a small smile thinking about seeing him again, and then I thought of the bastard Renji. Which reminded me of earlier that day.

Flashback:

I slowly woke up excited for the day, and I hoped that it would turn out for the best. I planned on surprising the idiot, and not telling him before hand. I was smiling for once which wasn't usual, but I was to excited and couldn't help it. I got up out of my bed and stretched all the kinks out of my body. I decided to take a warm shower first, since I woke up with plenty of time to spare. The shower was so refreshing, and to be honest I don't think I've relaxed this much in a long time. I stepped out of the shower, and dried myself off before putting on my shinigami robes.

After I was ready I went down stairs to find my brother having tea, and with the conversation we had last night I decided to join him. I was thinking how much our relationship was progressing as brother and sister. I can only thank Ichigo for the opportunity. I know Byakuya and Ichigo didn't get off to such a great start, but I can't help but think maybe Ichigo left a good impression on him. If it wasn't for him I don't think Byakuya would have told me of Hisana, be able to have small conversations, or even look at me like his sister. It was nice for a change. I reminded myself to thank Ichigo for this one day.

Once I was seated across the mahogany table from my brother the maid asked, "Some tea Ms. Kuchiki?" She was wearing her uniform, symbolizing that she was a maid, and blonde hair pulled up in a bun. I looked at her and gave a curt nod. Then Byakuya spoke pulling my attention away from the maid, "Did you sleep well?" He glanced at me then adverted his eyes to his tea, and brought the tea to his lips to take a sip.

"Yes and thank you," I responded. Then I glanced down to stir my tea a little. Then after that conversation took off.

The rest of our time together went quite well. We talked of current events, about my mission, and when nothing was needed to be said we sat in comfortable silence. To say the least I was very happy.

After tea Byakuya told me if there was anyone I needed to say goodbye to now was the time. Then he wished me good luck on my mission, and went on his way to who knows where.

I inwardly groaned, but I knew it had to be done. I had to go and talk to Renji. I couldn't just leave without telling him. We've known each other forever, and it wouldn't be fair even if we weren't like how we use to be. Most of all like how I want us to be.

On that note I took off to look for Renji. I thought where would Renji be. I hoped he was in his barracks, and not on a mission so that I could get this over with. I stepped into squad six's barracks, and I asked around for Renji. Every single person I asked seemed to have no clue where he was, and if he wasn't in his barracks then I had no clue either. I tried to think of where he might be, but couldn't think of anywhere. So I exited the barracks, and decided to walk around to look for him. And if I were to not find Renji then it was no one else's fault but his own. Since we weren't as friendly as we use to be and more stand offish. He would just have to deal with it.

I searched all around Seireitei looking for Renji, but just when I needed to talk to him I couldn't find him. I stopped for a second, and just decided to start walking around to gather my thoughts.

"Rukia," said a very high pitched female voice. I froze and thought please no. I slowly turned around to look in the direction of the owner of the voice. Yep, I was right it was Rangiku. I just stood there and stared at her with an annoying look plastered on my face. She came running up to me with her hand waving in the air, and she was soon followed by Momo.

"Hey Rukia. Aw someone's awfully happy today," she said with a big grin. I furrowed my eyebrows and glared at her. Then she continued, "Did Ichigo come to see you?"

I gaped at her completely speechless on what I should say. Why would she even suggest that? No wait…HOW could she even come so close to why I was really happy. She could read people so easy it was scary. My hands were clenched into fists, with my arms pinned to my sides, and all I could do was gape at her question.

Momo was trying so hard not to laugh. She had her cheeks puffed out, and was covering her mouth. While Rangiku had her hands planted on her hips, her head tilted back, and was howling a ridiculously loud laugh.

"Stop it," I yelled at her. While I tried to keep the pink tinge from rising to my face.

After a while she finally stopped laughing, and joked, "It's just so much fun to make fun of you. You just make it so easy."

"Whatever," I said and rolled my eyes at her. "Uh…do you know where Renji is?"

"Why, is something wrong," Momo asked?

"No, I just really need to talk to him." I sighed out of annoyance. Not so much about Rangiku and Momo, but about Renji.

"Ooh, something serious by the looks of it. Well…I think I saw him at the ramen shop. You know how he is with food," Rangiku replied.

Why didn't I think of that. No duh, it's almost time for lunch, and Renji is always eating. He especially likes eating at that small ramen place by his barracks. I inwardly face palmed my self in the face for my stupidity.

"Well, good luck Rukia," Rangiku said, while they waved me good bye. I watch there backs retreating away from me before I went off to go find Renji.

I flash stepped to the ramen shop and there he was downing a bowl of ramen. I walked into the shop, and sat down by him at the bar. He didn't even notice that I sat down beside him, since he had his face shoved into a bowl of ramen.

"Ahem," I fake coughed, trying to get Renji's attention. He looked up from his ramen bowl with an I'm an idiot look. He had ramen on his chin, back hunched over the counter, and looking like a starving kid.

I sighed and rolled my eyes in ignorance. "Renji," I said with a cold tone.

"What," he shot back in an irritated tone.

I already almost had enough of him and I haven't even started talking yet. "We need to talk," I replied in a surprisingly over confident tone.

"Shoot," he said, stuffing another spoonful of ramen into his mouth.

"In private," I said back getting quickly annoyed.

"If you have something to say here is fine. I'm not going to go somewhere with you to have a petty conversation, when I could be eating my ramen. Besides if it's that important it can wait." He said, giving me a glare and a side ways glance. He then reverted his head back to his food.

"Fine," I said, folding my arms over my chest and huffed. "I'm leaving tomorrow to go on a mission. I thought you should know, but I guess you don't care."

He put down his chopsticks and looked at me. He stared for a second then asked, "Where?"

"To Karakura. Don't ask how long I'll be there either cause I don't know," I replied looking the other way, obviously still mad at Renji.

He gripped the table really tight, glaring at me. "What business do you have going back to Karakura? And don't you dare tell me your going there to see Kurosaki. You need to stay away from him Rukia. All he does is bring you pain. Ever since you meet him you haven't been the same. He's bad news Rukia. I forbid you, stay away from him."

"Uhh," I gasped. "You…you can't do that. And yeah I'm going to Karakura to stay with Ichigo, it's what my missions all about. Besides he isn't bad news, he's a wonderful person, and don't you forget he saved everyone's lives for your information. How dare you speak about Ichigo like that? He's ten times the man you'll ever be. For your information Renji you can't forbid me to anything. I can do anything I want." I could hear my voice get louder as I spoke, I tried to lower it but my attempts were futile. "Good bye Renji," I said calmly, standing up.

"So, this is how it's going to be. Your going to pick some horny prick over your best friend. You must be really getting some, huh Rukia." Renji said, glaring down at me.

I was so angry at this point, not because he said me and Ichigo were in some kind of sexual relationship, but because he was trashing Ichigo's name. I was so angry I tears on the rims of my eyelids. I cranked back my hand and let it crack across his face. "YOU ASSHOLE! I hate you. Don't you dare ever speak like that again. By the way Renji, we stopped being best friends the day my brother adopted me. Today, were not even friends anymore. Goodbye, for good this time," I told him in a jerky voice. I left the shop and headed to my favorite spot.

End Flashback

I had about thirty minutes to get to the senkaimon, where Captain Ukitake would be waiting. So I got up off my butt, and headed to the senkaimon. I was ready to see Ichigo, ready to get out of the Soul Society, ready to get away and stop thinking about Renji. I flash stepped to the gates with five minutes to spare.

"Rukia, are you ready," Ukitake asked?

"Yes, I am Captain," I replied, giving him my fakest smile. For some reason I knew he knew I wasn't really happy at the time, but he still gave me a smile wishing me luck.

Once the gates were open I dashed through the diagon alley. I was ready to surprise him, and nothing was going to stop me from seeing the priceless look of surprise on his face.

A/N: Well, how was it. I hope I did justice for how long I was gone. Please review, I've been feeling really depressed lately, and they will defiantly make me feel better. Anyways, what I need help with is how should I surprise Ichigo. Well it's your choice, and I'm not posting until I get a review. If no one tells me how I could surprise him I'll probably just come up with crap. So, help please! I would say I'll try to update in two weeks, but we all know it probably won't be for a month. Anyways, see you next time, and review!