Ok here is Day Twelve. I hope you all like it. Please check out my new Ichiruki fic Your Highness which I will be updating on Friday. It currently has two chapters. Thank-you to Ru-tama, purplepam, Phantom clare(you are my first reviewer in French. Thanks!), Guest(you're right I do have problems, thank you for pointing that out it gave me something to laugh about during P.E.), and falchonrukichi. You guys are amazing!
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Day Twelve
Ichigo woke up extremely warm. He looked down at his chest to see Rukia sleeping peacefully. Ichigo smiled fondly at her and slipped out of her hold as carefully as he could without waking her up. Ichigo looked at the clock and saw that he had another fifteen minutes before he had to actually be awake. He should of just stay put.
Enjoy it while you can
Ichigo ignored the little voice inside his head as walked into the kitchen on a mission to find something edible for breakfast. They had already eaten nearly all the food that Yuzu had prepared for them. It didn't matter much since they'd be back in two days.
Wow two days, that's all that was left of the Fourteen Days. In just two weeks everything had changed between him and Rukia, and now he ran the risk of losing everything they had ever had.
"Why is everything so complicated", Ichigo asked quietly to himself. He nearly jumped out of his skin when someone responded.
"What's complicated", Rukia asked yawning her short charcoal hair sticking up in various places. Ichigo had to admit it looked rather adorable.
"Just the whole homecoming thing. Why can't everyone just say how they feel instead of all this complicated shit", Ichigo complained and Rukia rolled her eyes.
"Because human emotions are some 'complicated shit'", she said quoting him. He frowned but she just smiled cutely before grabbing his cereal.
"Hey that's mine", Ichigo whined and he tried snatching back but was rewarded with a kick to the stomach.
"Not anymore it isn't", Rukia grinned and munched happily on the stolen goods while Ichigo scowled. He decided it wasn't worth the effort of getting it back and just started to fix another bowl much to Rukia's amusement.
"So what's on the agenda for today", Rukia asked grinning while Ichigo ate his new bowl of cereal.
"School", he told her looking at the clock glad there was another hour before they had to leave. He had to admit it was nice eating breakfast without rushing out the door.
"Oh, that's boring", Rukia told him frowning as she chewed on her cereal. Ichigo didn't know what she expected; they only had so much free time.
"Well don't you have to get a dress or something for homecoming? I doubt Yuzu has anything appropriate for the dance", Ichigo told her and Rukia froze.
"Dammit I totally forgot about that! Shit", she cursed running up the stairs. Ichigo watched her go frozen and he could hear her rummaging through Yuzu's closet.
"Damn", Rukia ran back down the stairs and she was pacing back and forth across the kitchen and dining room.
"What's the big deal can't you just go with Orihime and Tatsuki", Ichigo asked and Rukia just rolled her eyes.
"They already got their dresses last week and all the good dresses will be gone by now anyway", she told him and Ichigo nodded slightly as if he actually understood the ways of dress shopping.
"So what exactly are you going to do", he asked and she frowned in thought for a second before nodding.
"I'll just go to the soul society after school. I have tons of formal dresses from all the events Brother has made me go to", she told him.
"I'm sure one of them will fit the occasion", she said and she sighed in relief before pulling herself onto the counter and continuing her consumption of his cereal.
"So you're all set", Ichigo asked dubiously as she ate peacefully.
"Yeah, I'll just have to bribe Urahara to open the gate for me so I don't have to go through all the stupid procedures the court makes I do", Rukia told him and he felt confused.
"So wait you belong to the most powerful clan in the soul society but they still make you go through all the procedures everyone else does. That seems kinda pointless", Ichigo told her and she scoffed at him some milk dripping down her chin.
"We have to follow the rules like everyone else Ichigo. You've met my brother, does he seem the type to bend the rules because of his last name", she asked him wiping the milk off with a napkin. Ichigo shook his head and narrowed his eyes as he remembered the onetime Byakuya should have definitely broken the rules.
"Yeah he doesn't seem the type to break the rules for anything or anyone. Even if that person is family", he said bitterly. Rukia looked like she wanted to say something against his statement but she just leaned back against the counter.
"He does it when it counts", she told him and Ichigo looked at her in disbelief.
"Rukia he was about to let you die. If I hadn't been there you wouldn't be alive. You would be dead", Ichigo spat at her and she flinched a little bit.
"I know Ichigo but you were there and you did save me. Hell you saved me even when I told you explicitly not to. I think you have me covered without my Brother's help", she told him and Ichigo blushed slightly.
"I won't always be there to save you", he mumbled and she just laughed at him.
"So what, you think I can't take care of myself", she asked him and Ichigo quickly began to backpedal, knowing this conversation was going to end with him unconscious or unfit to move.
"No you can take care of yourself, it just makes me nervous when you're by yourself that's all", he told her and he then cursed inwardly at the sappy words that had just exited his mouth. It was a good thing none of the guys were here to witness this or he'd never live it down. Damn he was going soft.
"You don't need to be nervous. I've been doing this longer then you have. I wasn't made a lieutenant for nothing", Rukia told him placing her hand on his shoulder. Ichigo placed his hand on top of hers and squeezed before letting go.
"I know you're strong but that doesn't mean I don't want to protect you. It's kind of hard to just sit back while you do everything yourself", Ichigo told her and he looked up to see Rukia crossing her arms.
"So how do you think I feel? You make me do that every battle you can", she told him and he scratched the back of his head kind of embarrassed.
"Well I just want to make sure you're ok", Ichigo mumbled embarrassed. Rukia smiled at him and she leaned her head in making Ichigo's eye narrow with something that sure as hell wasn't anger.
"I know, but if we both fight together we'll defeat the bad guys faster and we'll see for ourselves that the other is safe. Isn't that a good deal", Rukia asked him and Ichigo didn't answer as her lips met his. Their lips moved together until Rukia was nearly falling off the counter. Ichigo pushed her back without disconnecting their lips. This continued until they broke apart for air and Rukia chanced a glance at the clock.
"Damn we only have thirty minutes until school starts, I gotta go", she told him slipping off the counter. Ichigo frowned but brightened up slightly as she placed one last kiss to his lips.
"I'll see you in a bit, alright", Rukia said before running up the stairs. He stays until he heard the sound of a shower running and he too started making his way up the stairs. He quickly shut his door and fell back on his bed.
"Why is everything so complicated", he asked aloud and this time no one answered him.
"Rukia come on we got to go", Ichigo called out knocking on her, well his sister's, door. He heard her mumble something under her breath but it was too quiet for him to catch. He could tell it hadn't been kind though.
"I'm coming", she told him and she swung the door open and he took a step back as she slung her school bag over her shoulder. She ran off down the stairs and Ichigo followed after her easily and he locked the door as the two left the house.
Once out of the house Rukia slowed down. Ichigo fell into step with her and the two walked in a peaceful silence. Ichigo had to admit it as rather nice.
"CARROT TOP, WAIT UP", and now it was ruined. Ichigo groaned while Rukia giggled and the two turned around to see Renji running towards them. He was panting slightly and Rukia hit him on the back a few times making him glare at her.
"What are you doing, when someone's panting you don't hit them on the back that's when they're choking", Renji scolded her and she placed her hands on he rips and Ichigo cursed as he looked at his watch. This little argument was going to make them late to school.
"I was just trying to help, you should be grateful I even bother with an idiot like you", she sneered and before the two could get out of their gigai's Ichigo got in between them.
"As much as I would love to see you kill each other, we're going to be late so put the claws away until later ok", he told them and he heard them grumble a little under their breaths but Ichigo ignored it in favor of not getting detention.
"Fine let's go", Rukia said adjusting her bag on her shoulder. Ichigo and Renji followed after her and Ichigo looked to Renji curiously.
"Why are you here anyway, this is the long way to school from Urahara's place", Ichigo asked and Rukia fell back in step with them as she waited with Ichigo for Renji's answer.
"I had to take care of a hollow earlier so I thought I might as well walk with you guys to school. I went to your house but you were already gone so I had to run to catch up with you guys", Renji said almost accusingly.
"Well it's not our fault we actually want to be on time for school", Ichigo scowled and Renji glared at him but Rukia's voice interrupted there would be battle.
"Hey Chad, hey Uryu", she called up and she ran ahead to greet their friends. Ichigo looked at them and nearly flinched when he saw Uryu. He was knitting what looked to be a wallet but what was really weird was his face. It was even paler then normal and his forehead had beads of sweat on it. Ichigo looked at Chad but he just shrugged, apparently he didn't know what was wrong with the Quincy either.
"Um Uryu are you alright", Ichigo asked hesitantly. The Quincy briefly paused in his work before laughing stiffly.
"Of course I'm alright, why wouldn't I be? You say the weirdest things Ichigo", Uryu told him laughing nervously. Ichigo raised a brow but he didn't push his friend any further as they entered the school gates.
"Hey guys", Orihime called out running over to the group. Tatsuki walked behind her at a slower pace and stood next to her as Orihime chattered on about the new recipe she had tried the night before.
"So I put the chocolate syrup over the peas and mixed that with curry. Then I put that on top of the roll I made, the one with the bits of garlic in it. It was so delicious, I had leftovers so I brought them for lunch if you wanna try them", she told them and the whole group flinched at the thought of eating the odd concoction.
"Oh wow look at the time we better get to class guys", Tatsuki said changing the subject without alerting the bubbly orange haired girl. Everyone nodded and for once the entire class showed up to class on time. The bell rang after they entered the room and Ichigo placed a quick kiss on Rukia's lips before sitting down. He ignored the 'awws' and wolf whistles in favor of staring at the window. He only turned to the front when cleared her throat.
"Good morning class today we are going to be discussing the...
Ichigo yawned as the bell rang and he stretched getting up before Rukia grabbed his hand. The two walked off with the rest tagging behind. Ichigo looked up as Rukia nudged him and he looked in the direction she was indicating to see Uryu walking over to Orihime with a determined expression. Ichigo stopped walking and the rest of the group followed suit before backing away slowly to give them some privacy while still being able to hear everything they say. So it wasn't really giving them any privacy. Eh, oh well.
"Hey Orihime", Uryu greeted weakly and she looked up her mouth full of her toxic leftovers. She swallowed before smiling brightly at him making the Quincy blush. Ichigo watched the scene curious as to what the archer was up to.
"Good afternoon Uryu would like some of my lunch", Orihime asked holding out the bowl that the young woman was eating from. Ichigo could understand why Uryu spoke his head, the stuff looked like it was going to break out of the bowl and eat him.
"Orihime I came here to...request your presence at a very important event in the imminent future", Uryu told her and it took Ichigo a few seconds to process the request. If it took Ichigo that long there was no way Orihime was going to get it.
"You want to request my presence", she repeated her tone curious. Uryu rubbed the back of his head and he timidly brought out something from his pocket.
"Yes, at homecoming to be specific. I-I made you this", Uryu stammered before opening his hand revealing what looked to be a blue rose. What made the rose so unique was the orange tints that appeared in the flower. Ichigo narrowed his eyes at the flower and nearly gasped as he realized that the flower was made of fabric. He saw Orihime's eyes widen in the same realization. She gingerly took the flower and she handled carefully as if one wrong move would tear the small blossom.
"It's beautiful, it's blue and orange just like us", Orihime whispered smiling at Uryu. With Uryu sat down next to Orihime.
"So what's in this again", Uryu asked pointing towards the dish Orihime was holding.
"Oh it has chocolate, peas, curry, and...
Ichigo smiled at the two and he turned and walked toward the classroom now that lunch was almost over.
"Aw, we wasted a whole lunch watching that", Renji whined and Tatsuki smacked the back of his head.
"Shut up, I'm just glad she's happy and I know you're happy for Uryu. If anything you're just jealous that you lost your only potential lover", Tatsuki teased and Renji frowned at her before slapping her arm.
"Oh shut it and if I recall correctly a girl just asked me to homecoming yesterday. I mean sure she's a bitch but she has an awesome ass-
Renji was cut off by Tatsuki slamming her hand into his throat. He sat down on the ground gasping and if he hadn't heard Renji talk about his childhood friend's ass Ichigo might have pitied the dude.
"Harsh Tatsuki", Renji gasped and Rukia chuckled as she squeezed Ichigo's hand. Ichigo turned to Rukia and he wondered if she would always make him feel like this. He hoped so. Rukia looked at her watch and frowned before looking back up at Ichigo.
"I gotta go", she told him and he frowned grabbing her other hand in his.
"I thought you weren't going until after school", he said his voice taking on an almost whining tone.
"It's the only time Urahara would open the gate for him", Rukia told him and Ichigo scowled slightly before looking back at her.
"I'll walk you to the gate", he told her, wishing she wasn't taking off when they didn't really have that much time left together. He wasn't so naive as to think the fourteen day mark would pass uneventfully.
"Alright", Rukia replied. The two walked down to the school's front gate and Ichigo wished the walk was a little longer. Once they got to the gate Rukia turned around to face him. Ichigo smirked at her and she replied by pressing a light kiss to his lips.
"See you later carrot top", she called out before taking off down the street. Ichigo watched her go.
"Wow, you got it bad", a voice from behind Ichigo whistled. Ichigo turned around to see Renji with his hands stuffed into his pockets looking at him with what seemed to be pity.
"What's that supposed to mean", Ichigo snapped and Renji just rolled his eyes before walking back towards the classroom.
"Don't ask a question when you already know the answer to it. It just makes you look even dumber", Renji told him before disappearing into the school building. Ichigo looked after him before turning back to the direction Rukia had run off in.
He had no idea what Renji was talking about. The man was just being an idiot as usual. That's all.
That's all.
End of Day Twelve
Ok guys we have two more days left until the end. Geez this story is so close to being done I'm kinda sad. Just for future info this fic will be done before January so enjoy it while it last. I was kind of disappointed with this chapter, I feel like I'm not putting in enough of Rukia but it's hard to. I like Uryu though, I feel like he's totally into Orihime especially in the rescue Rukia arc. Please review and keep tuned in for the next update.
-Sakura478