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Day Four

Ichigo stared out into the courtyard as he thought over what the guys had told him yesterday. Him go with Rukia to homecoming, the way they were talking it almost seemed like they wanted him to date her or something. There was no way he could do that they were just friends and besides she didn't even like him that way

He shot a glance towards the shinigami to see her staring into space as well. Usually Rukia was the star student always paying attention. She found all of the school topics fascinating since she hadn't learned them in soul society. Besides she was kind of a nerd anyway. Ichigo had asked her about the soul society a bunch of times and she always had a book long answer that would end of hurting his brain, that's why he asked Renji now. His answers were short and sweet although they were occasionally wrong at least he didn't have to listen to him talk for hours. You couldn't have it all.

"Kurosaki if you would kindly come back to earth with the rest of us I would really appreciate it", Ichigo was met with a chorus of laughs as he started paying attention to the classroom. It had, of course, been who had scolded him but he was used to it. He waited a minute or two before going back to staring out the window.

What was he going to do? His friends said him going with her would be the last push in making her stay. Were they right? Did Rukia think he was that important that she would stay if he confessed? And what about after homecoming. He didn't like her that way, was he supposed to 'break up' with her or something. That didn't seem right either. Plus he was completely lost on asking her on a plain date let alone homecoming. This whole idea had a lot of things that could go wrong and if he knew if Rukia found out about she would be pissed. He didn't think he could pull it off so what was he supposed to do.

Ichigo was interrupted from his thoughts when a small thudding resounding from his desk. He looked down to see his phone vibrating indicating he had a new message. He looked to who was currently enthralled in the wonders of the stock market. It seemed to him that her topics got more and more boring every day. He opened his phone and saw it was a message from Renji.

So r u going to ask her out or not, the message said making him glance toward the red head who wasn't even trying to hide his bored expression as he stared at the board.

I didn't even agree to ur stupid plan, Ichigo saw Renji look down to his lap where a light had gone off making all the students in the general vicinity give Renji a suspicious glance. He ignored them and read Ichigo's message which seemed to make him annoyed as he rolled his eyes.

If it's such a stupid plan y don't u have a better 1, Ichigo glared at his phone as he read Renji's message. What was he supposed to do? Rukia had her work above everything else and this was a great chance to earn points for a promotion.

Maybe it would be best 4 her 2go, everyone looked up as they heard Renji growl. Ichigo looked up at the same time did.

"Is something wrong Renji", she asked raising an over plucked eyebrow. The only person not looking at Renji was Rukia who was still looking off into space.

"No just thinking about something that a complete dumbass said", everyone gasped at Renji's language as he spoke it looking in the eye. She didn't seem to find it amusing and curled her lip like she smelled something disgusting.

"Well would you mind thinking about it after class", she growled. Renji just rolled his eyes and a vein throbbed in 's neck. She looked like she was going to wring his neck but she just took a deep breath and then got back to talking about investments and how to do it safely which made the class relax. Some relaxed so much they looked borderline sleepy. If she didn't watch him like a hawk Ichigo thought that the drone of her voice would be perfect for a nap. As she continued talking Ichigo began to nod off. At the moment he was about to sleep, his phone vibrated and he was once again pulled into a conversation he knew was going to give him a headache.

What the hell r u talking about? Ur a dumbass u know that. She means a lot to a lot of people and ur a jackass if u not only make her leave ur life but every1 else's 2. Ichigo was a little shocked at how serious and smart Renji sounded. He didn't get how his role was important. Rukia had Orihime, Tatsuki, Chad, and Renji too. Why couldn't they do something? He knew Renji was stuck here until senior year because of his assignment from the soul society. Otherwise he would probably be happy about Rukia leaving and he'd probably follow.

Ichigo didn't answer the text he just looked over at he still spacey Rukia. He wondered if she was thinking about the deadline as much as he was. How could a two minute phone call make him so edgy for so long. The worst part was he knew he'd feel a lot worse if she actually left. This time it wouldn't be because she was kidnapped or forced, it would be of her own free will and that seemed to make the whole thing so much worse.

"Rukia are you alright", asked concerned. If it was anyone else Ichigo would have scowled at the favoritism she was showing. Instead he cast a covert glance at Rukia to see if her face gave anything away at the question. It didn't, it had transformed into her peppy schoolgirl expression that she always showed when she was in the human world.

"Oh I'm fine just a little tired", Rukia chuckled. Ichigo could tell it was forced and from Renji's expression he did too, but as with most people believed Rukia's performance.

"Alright dear let me know if you need anything or if you need to go to the nurse's office", told Rukia sternly. Rukia nodded and with one last concerned, but satisfied, expression went back to her lecture.

Ichigo tried to withhold a cheer when the lunch bell finally went off. He walked out the door before could finish giving them their homework.

"Yo Ichigo what's the rush man", Ichigo turned as Keigo looped an arm over his much taller shoulder.

"You look tense something happen", Mizuiro asked appearing on the other side of Keigo. The two looked up at him expectantly and Ichigo realized he must have looked really off if even Mizuiro and Keigo could see he was distressed.

"I'm fine", he answered curtly not in the mood for a therapy session. He walked up the stairs to their usual spot on the roof and plopped down next to Chad and Uryu. He pulled out his sandwich and took a big bite hoping his friends would get the message he didn't want to talk. Naturally the message went straight over their heads.

"Come on Ichigo share your troubles. We are here for you always. Always", Keigo whispered the last part out as he put his hand on Ichigo's heart. Ichigo flicked the kids head making him fall backwards, right onto Renji's lap. Keigo looked up fearful at the still pissed off red head and quickly clambered out of Renji's lap. The whole thing probably would have gone a lot smoother if he didn't plant his foot in Renji's balls on the way off.

"OW! IM GOING TO KILL YOU, YOU LITTLE FUCKER", the other boys watched as Renji chased after Keigo shouting curses at him as Keigo screamed for people to help him. Some people looked away trying to avoid getting in the middle, but most people were watching the spectacle laughing as Keigo tripped and Renji kicked him as he tripped over the younger boy. Mizuiro got up to calm down Renji and help his idiotic best friend out before he ended up dead at 15. The boys lost interest as Mizuiro and Renji argued while Keigo rocked back and forth clearly traumatized.

"So Ichigo what were you and Renji arguing about during class", Ichigo looked up at the Quincy and wondered how he knew it was him that Renji was talking to but shook it off. It was probably obvious to most of their friends that the two were the ones texting. After all Ichigo was Renji's favorite dumbass, plus Renji didn't really associate with anyone but Ichigo's group so that narrowed it down too.

"Just about the stupid idea you guys came up with yesterday", Ichigo said sarcastically, angrily biting into his sandwich as he reflected on him and Renji's conversation. Chad and Uryu exchanged a look that just made Ichigo madder. "What did you guys actually think I was going to do your stupid plan", Uryu looked a little irked at Ichigo calling their plan stupid but Chad just stayed quiet, apparently already resolved to let them argue it out.

"It isn't stupid; it's a good idea to make her stay. I don't see you coming up with anything better", Uryu complained crossing his arms over his chest. The two glared at each other and didn't even seem to notice a very familiar figure approaching.

"Um excuse me", a timid voice said speaking to the group.

"WHAT", the two boys yelled but then froze as they saw who they were yelling at. Orihime stood there confused with a hurt look on her face as the boys stammered to apologize.

"Sorry Orihime, we were arguing we shouldn't have yelled at you", Uryu said beating Ichigo to the punch. Orihime gave him a small smile that made the boy blush. Ichigo raised an eyebrow at Uryu's behavior but pushed it aside as Orihime started to speak.

"Do you either of you know what's wrong with Rukia, she seems rather…distant today", she asked them looking at them curiously. The boys exchanged a glance wondering if they should tell her. On one hand, she already knew Rukia's true identity so it wouldn't be revealing a secret. Plus she might even be a good person to help convince Rukia to stay considering they were close friends. On the other hand, Orihime was a very emotional person and would probably take the idea of Rukia leaving very hard especially considering she was part of the team to rescue her the first time. Also she wasn't very good at keeping secrets and might reveal to Rukia that they knew about her leaving which might make her mad that on top of the fact Ichigo had been eavesdropping he hadn't confronted her about it.

"I just want to help", she whispered clearly troubled about her friend. The boys expressions softened and they both nodded to each other silently agreeing to tell her what was going on.

By the time they were done lunch was nearly over and Orihime looked extremely troubled.

"So she might leave", she whispered tears brimming in her eyes. Ichigo knew the two were pretty close and thought it was nice that Orihime had another great friend besides Tatsuki. Although, he thought looking towards the Quincy next to him, the girls weren't the only ones who were close to Orihime.

"Yes and we might have a definite way of making her stay", Uryu told her looking towards Ichigo. He knew Orihime had taken the bait and now he would probably have more people on his case about 'the plan'.

"What", Orihime asked not knowing she had become a new tool to use against what remained of Ichigo's resolve.

"We think that if Ichigo goes out with Rukia and takes her to homecoming, she might not want to leave", Uryu explained. Orihime eyebrows bunched together in thought but then softened as she understood.

"That's not a bad idea actually", she said a small smile showing up. "Rukia is really looking forward to homecoming and yesterday when we watched any couple scenes she got a dreamy look in her eye. I think she's lonely, I don't think they have dating in the soul society", Orihime smiled as she felt reassured about the situation.

The thought of Rukia feeling lonely tugged at Ichigo's heartstrings, something that few things accomplished. He knew at one point Renji had had feelings for her but he now seemed to have only brotherly feelings for the small shinigami. He wondered if she had ever had a boyfriend or ever kissed anyone. No! These feelings were going to end up making him agree to the whole plan. He couldn't do that. He couldn't. He couldn't, right?

"Ichigo", Orihime said timidly making the boy look to her. She gave him an encouraging smile before saying the thing that would seal the deal, "I think it would make Rukia very happy".

Ichigo still hadn't said anything when a now much calmer Renji sat back down. The lack of two humans told the rest of the group that they were probably in the infirmary or still hiding from the intimidating male.

"So what'd I miss", Renji asked stealing a bite from Ichigo's sandwich. The others turned to Ichigo as he let out a sigh.

"I'm going to do your stupid plan", Ichigo griped taking his sandwich back from Renji before curling his nose in disgust and tossing it back to him.

"So plan ichiruki is a go", Renji cheered taking another bite from Ichigo's sandwich. Ichigo smacked him in the back of the head making the red head choke and start attacking Ichigo making Chad break them up. Ichigo couldn't help but think this was going to be harder than everyone anticipated.

Alright that's it for Day Four expect lots of fluffiness in the next few chapters. Please review and tell me about where you want Ichigo to ask Rukia for their first date and everyone's reaction, including Rukia's! Please Review!

-Sakura478