I have a week long function going on at my house. I wasn't going to upload a new chapter this week, but I owe it to all those who review. So, here it is. Although, I want to proof-read and upload it again. So feel free to point my mistakes.

Uryu

I wasn't Ichigo's best friend so as to say, but we were close friends; and in some cases, rivals. Close enough to point out when the other was being a fool, or when the other was feeling distressed over something. We worked together on most of the projects and stressed over the simplest of things. Most of the times that stress was carried to our personal life. Which I agree, wasn't healthy.

All this started changing for Ichigo when Rukia entered his life. I saw his stress disappear after he spent even a few moments with her. Even though I hated him for rejecting Inoue's confession and making her unhappy; I was pleased to see him with a person who cared for this stupid, arrogant fool. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw someone as sensible as Rukia with someone as reckless as Ichigo. I guess, all human beings deserve love.

However, there was something odd about them. I could feel that Rukia was not who she was portraying. There was a secret they were trying to hide. I would've tried to investigate, except it was their problem, and who was I to poke my nose in their business.

Ichigo hasn't come to work after Rukia left. He just mopes around in his house. He hasn't left the house since he stopped looking for Rukia. Everyone's hoping for Rukia to come back and sort out their crisis, and I am one of them.

Chad

We were what people call 'best-buds'. I never spoke much and neither did Ichigo, but we could understand what the other had to say, without putting it into words. We fought for each other and alongside each other.

I could say that the bond he had with Rukia wasn't your everyday conventional bond. It was better than that, and in the fair amount of time I've known Ichigo, I could say that he was happy, genuinely happy. The grumpy Ichigo who hardly ever smiled, now smiles more often. He was very protective of his family and friends, but refused to show that side to anyone. With Rukia it was different, we could see his compassionate nature towards her.

At the time they shared the news of their engagement, I was sure that there was no-one else other that Rukia, who can make my friend this happy. I was glad that my friend found someone he loves and that person loved him back. Rukia was the only one for him. It never shocked me to see him rejecting Inoue, in-fact he told me that he did not want to lead her on, seeing that he would never love her.

Now that Rukia is not here, Ichigo looks as if he has lost the most precious person in his life. He blames himself for something he had done to Rukia, but refuses to tell us about it. I realize that he wants to solve the matter by himself. Rukia is a huge part of his life and her disappearance has left a large hole in it. I hope she comes back to him and gives him the happiness he deserves.

Inoue

I've been in love with Kurosaki-kun for as long as I could remember. He has always been a good friend to me. We weren't as close as I wanted to be, but I decided to wait and give him some space. I once confessed to him and he said 'You are a good friend, but I can't think of you in that way. And anyway, I'm not interested in having a relationship right now'. I always thought that when he makes up his mind about having a relationship he'll give me a chance.

Then, along came Rukia. None of us knew her before they started dating. By the time we were well acquainted with her, they chose to get engaged. My heart was breaking every step of the way. I wanted to hate her, I was jealous of her. She snatched my opportunity to be with him. However, I could see the love for her in his eyes. Being with her, made Kurosaki-kun content. And I understood why I never stood a chance. She brought-about positive changes in Kurosaki-kun and we all very thankful to her for that. Even his family loves her, they can't stop gushing about the new daughter/sister they've found. She seems to fit right into the family as if she has always been there.

Now I can't even bear to look at Kurosaki-kun as he falls deep into despair- after Rukia left. It upsets me to say, but I wish that Rukia returns and Kurosaki-kun reverts to his old self.

Isshin

I was sure that Ichigo was gay, he never showed any kind of interest in girls, not even Inoue-chan, who once confessed to him. But, as always, he had to prove me wrong. I discovered that he was actually meeting a girl behind my back. Maybe he was embarrassed to introduce her to us because of my nutty behaviour. Therefore, I decided to bring-up the topic by myself.

One day he brought her home. I couldn't wrap my head around the idea of an elegant, graceful girl being my scowling, orange-haired son's girlfriend. Thanks to her somewhat erroneous judgment, my hopeless son got a gorgeous girlfriend. I could see that he loved her and vice versa. For the first time in many years- after his mother's death- I saw the Ichigo who loved to live his life.

Not just Ichigo, even my daughters loved her. Hence, I accepted her as my third daughter. She is such a caring girl. Even Karin had a soft spot for her, and that is a big deal.

Why is God so brutal to my son? First his mother and now Rukia-chan. He lost both of them. His mother will never return, however I expect Rukia-chan to come back as early a possible. I can't have a son that's sulking 24/7. I want a son that I can tease, and who smacks me as a come back.

So Rukia-chan, come back soon. We all are waiting especially Ichigo.

Not too much to read I guess. Sorry for the back-story kinda chapter.

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