Super long A/N: I'm SO sorry that I haven't updated in so long! I have a valid reason though, I've had meningitis (an infection around the outer layer of the spinal cord and brain.) So I spent a week in the hospital and the rest of the time, I've been recovering. Also I started this chapter waaaay before Christmas because I thought I would have had it up before then, but unfortunately that's exactly when I caught the meningitis. So I apologize once again, this chapter will be Christmas related, even though I'm super late. I feel really bad for not updating soon enough, and I'm very sorry if the chapter is boring, I promise the next one won't be. I hope you guys understand. Thanks, enjoy the chapter, and have a happy new year!

Chapter 6: Under the Mistletoe

(R:)

There I sat, getting my hair done by

Rangiku hearing, not listening, to her talk about how beautiful I looked, and how I should wear make-up more often, but not too much, because less is more.

Today was the 'big day' as Rangiku kept calling it, except it felt like any other day. To any stranger it sounded like I was a bride getting ready for her wedding, but in reality I-, no, Rangiku was getting me ready for my date with Shuuhei. Rangiku really is a sweet and beautiful person, she's really lucky too. Her and Ichimaru taicho met at a very young age they had been childhood friends, I don't know when it evolved, I don't even think they know how, into what they are now. I don't think there is a word to describe what they are. They are not married, or even boyfriend and girlfriend. But everyone knows they are together and than they truly love eachother. I really envy their relationship. No, I'm very happy for them, I just wish I could have that, someone you already know very well loving you. Oh, how I wish.

I was really surprised when Shuuhei asked me to go on a date, because Rangiku had just agreed to help me out a few hours prior to him asking me. I couldn't say no to him, because he really was a very kind, funny, strong, and handsome person. But I really didn't feel any kind of attraction towards him, I guess that type of thing happends over time. When I told her she didn't really need to help me anymore, she had said, "No, this is an even bigger job, I'll help you out so your date goes perfectly...but there's just one thing..."

"What is it?"

"Not to pry or anything, but I thought you and Kurosaki had a thing, did you guys break up?" She had a worried face.

I didn't even know what to say. She thought me and Ichigo were 'together'? The Ichigo that calls me names, makes fun of my height and makes fun of my drawings? The Ichigo that saved me from my execution? The Ichigo that I gave my shinigami powers to? The Ichigo who's power have increased exponentially? I wonder how many people thought we were together...

I remembered that I had to answer Rangiku's question.

"Um...no. The fact is we were never together..."

"Oh? Well then, you like him, ne?" She grinned and nudged me suggestively.

"NO WAY!" I felt my face heat up.

"Then why are you blushing?" The grin didn't leave her face, she just raised an eyebrow.

I turned and left in a huff. There was no point in trying to convince her otherwise.

And here I was a few days later going on this date. From what Rangiku told me, Shuuhei is taking me out in the world of the living. So I had to wear regular clothes.

Now that my hair and make-up was done, I had to dress my self appropriately.

"Thanks Rangiku," I said as I began to leave. "I really appretiate you helping me out, I'll tell you how the date we-"

"Nononononono, you're not done yet."

I made a face.

"What's left to do? I just need to get dressed and leave through the senkaimon."

"Exactly, but your gonna wear my clothes." She beamed.

(N:)

Rangiku brought out very beautiful dress, elegant, yet flirty.

"Take off your shihaksho and try it on." She smiled.

"Um...right here?"

"Yeah, why not?"

"Hmm...okay."

Rukia began undressing, and all she had left on were her undergarments.

Rukia noticed that Rangiku was staring at her chest.

"THEY'RE SO SMALL!" Rangiku yelled suddenly.

"IT'S NOT MY FAULT!" Rukia yelled immediately covering her chest up with her arms.

Rangiku pryed her arms off.

"Hmmmm. I think I have just the solution. I'll be right back, just wait here."

(R:)

I wonder what Rangiku is up to now? She really is quite strange. But that was rude of her! It's not my fault I'm not as well endowed as her in the chest area.

Maybe that's why I don't have a boyfriend... No. I am intelligent, wity, strong, and loyal. Maybe Kami is just saving the perfect person for me...

I heard a loud bang, and realized that Rangiku was back. That was fairly quick.

I left her room, and turned to corner, to see her holding up bra stuffing pads grinning like an idiot.

"What are those?" I asked, even though I knew the answer.

"Can't you tell? They're cups for your bra, it's just gonna add a little definition." I wanted to wipe that grin off her face.

"Where in the world did you get those?!"

"I just went to the 8th barracks to see Nanao." She winked at me. "Well are you gonna try them on or not?" She pushed me back into her room.

After 20 minutes of trying to figure how to 'put them on' my um, chest, looked...bigger. I really wished I got ready at my house.

(B:)

I had just found out through Hisagi that tonight was the night that he would be taking Rukia out. I wondered if I should go and see how everything would go, but I decided I'd send Renji instead. I told the idiot Gin that he was to stay here, and if he left, I would kill him. He was lucky I hadn't already killed him, considering the whole 'getting Hisagi to ask Rukia out' incident. This was making me too anxious. I think I should go too, Renji probably can't do this on his own.

(Renji:)

Damn that taicho! Always sending me out to do stupid things like this!

"Renji, you are going to the world of the living. I have something I need you to do." I mocked.

As I walked down the street I thought about how I could have spent this nice winter evening snuggling with my beautiful Orihime... I realized I must have been blushing, so I tried to get the thought out of my head. As I was shaking my head I bumped into someone.

"Watch where you're going!"

I looked up and saw some familliar orange hair. "Ichigo, it's you!"

His head shot up too, "Renji! What are you doing here?"

"Well..."

(I:)

As Renji explained the whole situation I sat and sipped my latte in the small cafe.

"So baisically what you're telling me is that Byakuya sent you to spy them during the date." I summed up after listening to him.

"And to put them on track if things don't go well." Renji added. "So will ya help me?" He beamed.

"Are you insane?" I considered the idea for a moment anyways.

Something about the fact that Rukia was going on a date made me a bit anxious, and... Angry? Hmm, I don't really know how to describe it. I mean I have nothing against Shuuhei, so why did I feel this way? I guess going with Renji would help me figure that out.

(I:)

The movie was an action comedy, which I just happend to know is Rukia's favorite genre. They seem to have had fun, except there was some confusion regarding who got the arm rest inbetween them. It was hilarious watching them decide who got it. Though Renji seemed to have been rather absorbed into the movie, I think he forgot our reason for even being there. I reminded him that we needed to be focused during the dinner.

(N:)

Shuuhei stepped out of the taxi and opened Rukia's door for her. She smiled and stepped out. She looked up at the massive hotel where they would be dining. They walked into the hotel to see a restaurant filled with wealthy looking people. Rukia gawked at Shuuhei, "You made reservations here?"

"This isn't even the best part." He winked.

They walked up to the front desk, and Shuuhei asked, "Table for 2? The name's under Hisagi."

"Right this way," the waitress led them through all the people. As they walked Rukia focused on the beautiful jazzy christmas music being played live. Before she knew it, they were in a little secluded place with three tables very spaced out. The decorations were absoulutely stunning. Rukia was nobility, yet she had never seen such beautiful table ware. "Wow, you really didn't have to do all this."

"It's my pleasure," he bowed and pulled out Rukia's chair for her to sit.

She smiled and sat down. He then seated himself. A waiter came over and handed them menus.

"I suggest the chardonnay, it is exquisite." He informed.

"We're fine with water, thanks."

Shuuhei only liked sake, and Rukia didn't drink so they decided before hand they weren't going to drink. Rukia opened the menu when she saw all the strange names for food, and the sky high prices, her eyes widened. She look up from the menu at Shuuhei to see his reaction. His expression was very clam, almost nonchalant. She sighed lightly and looked back down at the menu. 'I guess all the order the lobster.' Rukia thought to her self. Little did she know her two friends Ichigo and Renji were at the table across from them.

"Renji! Do you know how much this stuff costs?!" Ichigo asked his friend.

"Yeah, yeah, how much ever it is, I got enough to cover it." He pulled out a gold credit card.

Ichigo oggled. "Where'd you get that?"

"Every time we come to the world of the living, we are given a certain amount of money, I've just saved it all up, I've never spent any of it." He ginned proudly, putting the card away.

Little did they know, Byakuya was at the third table sitting with none other than Gin!

"Mmmmm, this sounds good doesn't it?"

"Gin. Be grateful I brought you with me. Just be quiet, I have to observe."

"I've been wondering...why did you bring me? You told me to stay, and then a few hours later you told me to come with you?"

"I just didn't want to go alone. I would look like a lone needy person."

"So I'm a prop?"

"At least you know your place."

"Hmph." Gin muttered.

(I:)

"Renji, I'm tired of sitting around waiting for out food. I think I'll go wash my hands or something."

"Fine by me."

As I got up, I saw Rukia stand up as well. She was headed towards the bath room as well. I hope she won't see me I thought. As I was thinking that I happend to bump into a very short person. I looked down, and saw Rukia, she looked up at me. God, did she look gorgeous.

"Ichigo? What are you doing here?"

"Uhhh, um, me and Renji just wanted to grab a bite."

"At this fancy restaurant?"

"Mhm."

"I see."

Well, this was getting awkward.

"HEY, ICHIGO! LOOK ABOVE YOU!"

Rukia and I both look up, to see one lone mistletoe hanging right above us, off a chandelier. I spoke too soon.

We both blushed.

"Rukia...do you know what a mistletoe is?"

"Um...yes...I've watched a few movies."

"Oh...um...well..."

"Let's do it." She declared unexpectedly. I looked into her eyes, and she looked serious, like she was taking this as some kind of challenge.

"We don't have to..."

"Yes we do. We can't back out of this."

So she did think it was a challenge.

"Only on the cheeck though. I am on a date with Shuuhei."

"Um...okay..." I didn't dare tell her this was the first time any girl other than my family has kissed me.

I turned my head to the side and started to bend down. Rukia closed her eyes and puckered her lips and was going up on her tippy toes. Just then out of nowhere a loaf of bread came flying and hit me in the head, which ended up turning my head, and then our lips met. It was the most magical moment of my life. The warmth of her lips against mine. Then our lips seperated and both our eyes were wide, and both our faces were about the same color as Renji's hair. We didn't say a word to eachother and we scurried off the our respective bathrooms per gender.

(B:)

I could not believe my eyes. I don't know how that happend. If I was fast enough I could have caught the loaf of bread, but I couldn't. And because of that R-R-Rukia kissed that...maggot.

I don't know how I can live with myself anymore. Gin just sat there giggling the whole time. I could see tears in his eyes. Why on earth did he find this so amusing? This whole date was just meaningless. All this time...just a waste. I turned to see Hisagi's reaction. He just sat there wide eyed as it happend. But he seemed to have calmed down afterwards. Was I the only bothered by this?

A/N: This was the most boring chapter ever. I feel bad because a lot of you were looking forward to Rukia and Shuuhei's date. And it just ended so...blah. Just one long boring chapter. Well, happy new year! I hope 2013 brings you all happiness and good health!