A/N: I either have no life, or find acceptance through my writing. XD It could be both, but anyway let's see what happens in chapter 4 shall we?

Warning: A bit of language in this one guys!

Disclaimer: Bleach and its characters are not legally owned by me. If they were, Ichigo and Rukia would already be together.

Rukias' fingers trailed down his bare chest, "You awake?" She whispered and the man smiled softly at her.

"How could I sleep with you…um…" Ichigo couldn't finish, his face turned a bright pink and even in the darkness of his room Rukia could see it.

She held back a giggle, knowing that her face was equally pink. She removed her hand from his chest, when he started wearing only boxers to bed was a mystery to her. It was one of those rare nights, when Rukia was able to sneak out of Yuzu and Karins' room and lay with Ichigo.

She snuggled up close to him, "You nervous?" She asked casually.

"About what?" Ichigo raised his eyebrows, staring at the petite girl in his arms. At first she said she came in here due to nightmares, Ichigo bought the excuse for a while.

Then one night she just flat out said she liked sleeping with him, which caused the usually scowling teen to blush and give his girlfriend a smile.

"Graduation, you idiot!" She said, kicking his leg under the covers…how she could go from cute and snuggly to abusive and feisty was a mystery to Ichigo.

"Mm…I'm not…just worried that my dad will do something embarrassing." Ichigo said closing his eyes, he expected Rukia to answer but she remained quiet. Just as he was about to fall asleep, her soft voice floated into his ears.

"I never graduated at soul society, well I didn't earn it…you know?" Rukia said softly before scooting up closer so she could tuck her head under his chin. Ichigo smiled, and pulled the covers over her

"Just get some sleep before you look like a zombie tomorrow" He said, with a light sigh. Rukia sat up and kissed his cheek, his eyes shot open and she smiled.

"I am a zombie remember?" She said lying back down on his chest, Ichigo chuckled and drifted off to sleep.

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Rukia rubbed her eyes, who the fuck was calling at 4 am! She grabbed her phone, it was a freaking text, who the hell would TEXT her at 4 am? She flipped open her phone, grumbling a series of colorful words and her eyes went wide. First from the brightness of the stupid screen on the stupid cell phone, and second because of the message.

New text message from Strawberry

Walk? With me?

Rukia nearly dropped her phone, she fumbled getting out of bed and knowing Ichigo he would either appear at her window or barge through her door. Rukia undressed in record time, something was telling her he would use the window, because she always used the window when she visited him.

She searched her dresser, throwing on a white shirt with a jean skirt. A light tap on a window caused Rukia to spin around, the bright hair never looked so…orange…against the black sky. Rukia couldn't help but smile, just a little, as she opened the window and let Ichigo climb in.

"How'd you know I was gonna use the window?" Ichigo asked, he wanted to surprise her and see the look of shock on her face and sadly that didn't work.

"I know you, Ichigo" She said with a playful jab to his stomach. He grinned as Rukia searched for her shoes, she slid on sandals and put her hands on her hips.

"Any reason why you woke me up at four in the freaking morning?" Rukia asked with a glare that could freeze hell over. Ichigo grinned even wider and took her wrist, "come on" He said helping her out the window and dragging her down the street.

She tugged out of his grip but continued following him, the whole world seemed empty…every now and then a car would drive by but mostly it was deserted. The street lights cast their glow on the dark street and the sky had turned purple with the upcoming sun. She never seen the sky so beautiful before, maybe at sunset but this was even prettier.

"Hey shrimp! Catch up would ya? "Ichigo called out, he was ahead of her but he had stopped and waited…like he always would.

"I'm coming, dope" She called back, Rukia ran up to him and he walked slower to wherever he was taking her. Ichigo didn't like this silence, he had a strong urge to argument with her…that was the spark…the passion in their friendship, or relationship. He wasn't sure what to call Rukia, two fucking years, an occasional phone call, and now he had her walking beside him. He wanted to grab her by the shoulders and crush his lips with hers, but he couldn't do that…So, he should talk to her.

He couldn't think of what to say! Stupid. You are an absolute idiot…you take her out of her bed, where she was safe and perfectly fine. Why? Because you wanted to talk, no you idiot, you just wanted her by your side. Doesn't that seem a little, just a little selfish?

"Ichigo!" Rukia said, he pulled his hand away. Ichigo turned a bright shade of red…Shit. He had grabbed her hand while walking, it was something he did several times when they would walk together. Question was, how long were they walking while he was holding her hand?

"Sorry" He muttered, walking ahead of her, the blush still bright pink on his cheeks. Rukia laughed, and caught up to him she grabbed his hand.

"What the?" Ichigo sputtered out, his blush matching Rukias' now…she just smiled.

"I was just shocked, I didn't want you to let go…idiot!" Rukia explained continuing to walk with him.

"Oh." Ichigo was amazed how childlike he felt when around Rukia, she had this 'thing' about her that allowed Ichigo to be a little more carefree and little less stressed.

"So, where are we?" She asked, looking around Ichigo let go of her hand; she looked around and felt the sting of tears threatening to leak out of the corners of her eyes. Ichigo sat down on the grass and Rukia soon joined him. She pulled her knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them, resting her chin on one knee. It's so beautiful, I wish I could give Ichigo...a...ki-wait! No, I don't wish that! I wish I could...uh hug him...yeah...for taking me here. If soul society wasn't the place where you went when you died, I would like it to be here.

"I used to come here…when I was little. Really early too, and I wanted to show you…" Ichigo trailed off, staring at the scene in front of him. The river was a deep purple, reflecting the sky, and a bright orange began to peak from the horizon.

The sky…its purple but orange too…it kind of looks like…my hair and his…when we used to sleep together…oh god, what am I thinking? Rukia could feel a blush coming onto her cheeks she was able to push it away.

"So? You wanted to talk right?" Rukia said stretching out her legs, watching the sun come up. She bit back a yawn and looked at Ichigo from the corner of her eye. He nodded slowly, and stared at the sky for a long time.

"What are we? Rukia." Ichigo asked turning his head to look at her. Rukia bit her lower lip, and didn't answer right away. So Ichigo waited…and watched for any tell signs.

"What do you want us to be?" Rukia finally asked after what seemed like forever. Ichigo shrugged and looked back at the sun that was rising and making his eyes water from staring at it.

"Friends." Ichigo said and he heard Rukia scoot closer to him, he blushed feeling her hand on his. He wanted to embrace her, but he just wasn't ready. He trusted her and cared about her, but he just wanted to be one-hundred percent ready to be back with her. It hurt to see her leave, and he was tired of it.

"Friends, I can live with that." Rukia lied, and she knew that Ichigo knew that she was most defiantly not fine with that. She spend months and more being 'just friends' with him, and she liked being more then that…but it was Ichigos' choice.

"But, let me help…you always look like you got the world on your shoulders. Let me stand by your side and held take a little of that weight off." Rukia said, with a small smile. She had remembered Tatsukis' words...about helping him with the load on his shoulders.Ichigo tore his gaze from the sun and stared at Rukia, who in turn stared back. They both blushed and looked away, he felt like he could see into her very soul by looking into her eyes.She felt like she could dive into those amber eyes and get lost within them, Rukia liked when they glared at each other because it was like a game…she could stare into his eyes for hours, but he'd always give up.

Rukia pulled her hand away from its spot on top of his, she went to get up and Ichigo grabbed her wrist.

"Don't leave, for a little while longer…I'm not done talking" He said looking at the sun that had risen completely. So, she sat back down and felt a blush turn a deep red…he had his arm around her shoulders. She would have preferred his arm around her waist, but this works…his cinnamon scent made her smile.

"Why did you leave?" He asked, Rukia was ready for that question.

"I had to, you know that" Rukia defended, crossing her arms and frowning. Ichigo only sighed and stared at Rukia.

"Why…didn't you take me with you?" Ichigo asked and she turned to glare at him. He glared back, and could see the sadness maybe even regret in her eyes.

"I felt like…I was holding you back. So, when soul society said they needed me back…I left. I wanted you to have a normal life…you know? Without me, without hollows…" Rukia said, slowly scooted away from him.

"How could you even say that!" He barked out, I couldn't live without you! You stupid shinigami! Stop fucking worrying about me, and start worrying about yourself once in a while! Stop blamming yourself for everything, let me take the stupid blame and let me freaking help you! He wanted to say that, but for now kept it in the back of his mind.

"Ichigo!" She yelled back, he hit a nerve and she wasn't about to back down.

"I loved you!" He yelled back, a vein pulsing in his head.

'l-loved…that's…past tense' Rukia mentally noted. She wouldn't falter though, she would stand tall and be strong...she could do that with Ichigo.

"Yeah? Why didn't you come for me?" She screamed, jumping to her feet. Ichigo copied her and glared, she was right…why didn't he?

"Well, you didn't exactly say in that damn letter of yours that I could!" Ichigo snapped.

"Since when did you listen?" She found a weakness, point one for Rukia. Ichigos' face fell, he couldn't keep up the glare.

"I…you…well, it was like…" Ichigo struggled for words as his fists were clenched by his side. He couldn't think of what to say.

Nice going, you hoped to talk with her now you are standing here screaming. You are a fucking idiot, Ichigo.

"Ichigo" Rukia said softly, he looked up and saw that she was looking at the ground. He suddenly felt a weight on his chest, seeing her like this…so weak…it hurt like hell.

"I…love…um…loved…you…and…" Ichigo stared as her voice gained confidence, and she looked back up at him. Her eyes filled with a rage he'd only seen once before, it had no playful edge to it at all.

"I wanted you so badly to come and get me!" She yelled, her hand clenching her shirt, where her heart is. Ichigo was stunned, he opened his mouth but no words came out.

"I waited everyday for you to come in, sweep me off my feet and" She clenched her shirt tighter, her face flustered from yelling. "TAKE ME AWAY FROM" She yelled, but the last word "him" was in a whisper. Ichigo heard it, and his amber eyes filled with a sudden hate for who ever that 'him' was.

If someone was hurting his Rukia, he would make them pay…wait…his Rukia? Where did that come from? Maybe, she really was his…I mean, he did risk his life multiple times for her and they were together for 3 years…

"Who?" Ichigo demanded, he took a step towards Rukia and she back away. He grabbed her arm and pulled her close, putting both hands on her shoulders.

"Who? Who? Who?" He demanded, his face filled with fury. Rukia looked down, and said "Drop it. It's none of your concern" She looked back up and shot him an icy glare. He scowled and let his hands drop from her shoulders.

"The hell it's not! I---" He stopped, Rukia had thrown her arms around his waist and was…hugging him? Her arms pinning his arms against his sides, and he wanted to hug her back but he couldn't.

Suddenly the fire in his chest, the rage that filled him was gone he looked down at the raven hair buried in his chest.

"Friends…remember? Friends don't fight like this, Ichigo." Rukia said before she broke the embrace, Ichigo just stared. "Take me home, I need some sleep" She said adding a yawn and stretching. Ichigo stuffed his hands in the pockets of his jeans and led the way back to her home.

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"Rukia, we are friends right?" Ichigo asked, Rukia laughed and shoved his shoulder with hers.

"No, Ichigo we are mortal enemies who watch movies together!" Rukia said sarcastically while rolling her eyes for emphasis.

"Rukia, would you…be…more then…you know" Ichigo asked, Rukia gave him a quizzical look and he fought back a blush.

"Rukia…willyoubemygirlfriend" He said quickly, his face a bright pink. The war was over, and everything would be peaceful right? So he could finally have Rukia, no more interruptions, he could be more then just friends now.

He looked at her, she was a bright shade of pink as well. Rukia and Ichigo starred at each other for what seemed like a very long time. Then she pounced (yes pounced!) into his lap, and nuzzled her head into his neck, Ichigo felt himself turn twenty shades brighter.

"Yes, I'll be your girlfriend…might as well enjoy the time we have, right?" Rukia said, breathing on his neck. Ichigo grinned and allowed Rukia to sit there for the whole entire movie, until Isshin came in and babbled about grandchildren.

A/N: I had too much fun writing this, or I was hyped up on my friends triple chocolate brownies OO

First, I was thinking fluff, and then im like NOO! LETS MAKE THEM ARGUE.

Then I was like QUICK MAKE RUKIA HIDE SOMETHING.

YAY DRAMA!

OO remind me not to eat any more brownies and I'll remind you to review also, if you wanna draw fan art from scenes please ask first. Thanks oh and sorry if they seem like OOC or moody .> I blame the brownies.