Here comes high school! Why not just make the whole cast share a room and mention some new characters this chapter? Ichiruki yet to come ! Seeing Grimmjow and ulquiorra in school uniforms… gasping for air..
Not So New Student
"Aghh!" Ichigo panicked throwing his alarm down onto the ground. "Dammit, it's 7 i'm gonna be late!"
Throwing his clothes on, Ichigo made sure he was well prepared for today. School has been annoying and they just wanted to get through this week before Halloween break.
Grabbing his bag, Ichigo stepped outside and walked up the driveway and got into his new Accord which he still kept sleek. Driving, he made a right down his street. 'Hmm, I wonder if Senna was smart enough to get Rukia set up for school. I'd better check.'
Ichigo drove over the next block and down the street. There she was. In a khaki skirt and white button up with a red bow tie. She was wearing leggings beneath her skirt and converse under it all. She seemed to be looking over to her car contemplating whether she should drive or walk.
"May I suggest an alternative?" Ichigo pulled up in front of her place. "I can drive you to school today" Ichigo offered. "Eh Ill show you around the school" he added.
Boy was he acting kind, although there was the grumpy voice lingering over him. Almost like someone told him to.
"Uh th-thanks" Rukia blushed in her cute school outfit. "But don't you think if we're in together people will-"
"I park behind by the grass where it's empty. I like that kind of area so no. But even if, I wouldn't care about what people thought or would say."
Rukia blushed again. What's with this guy? Why's he so full of surprises?
The pair began to make their way through the front doors. Ichigo looked over at her with his scowl. "You need help with your classes?" Ichigo already knew by the time he asked.
"Well, yeah. Here's my schedule" Rukia handed him the sheet of paper. Ichigo was kind of weirded out.
"Call me crazy, but you have your classes with me" he said in disbelief. Rukia glared at him and smacked him upside the head.
"What the heck midget I- OW!" He was cut off by another smack. "Okay! Why am I getting hit?" He complained irritatedly.
"The first one, you thought I couldn't be in smart classes like you!" She crossed her arms. Ichigo sighed.
"Who said I was in all smart classes dummy" even though he was, an answer would help.
"Shut up!" Rukia stuck her tongue out in defeat. "And what? You don't want me to be in classes with you?" Rukia's glare deepened.
Ichigo shrugged. "I really don't care so.."
"Well that doesn't explain the midget part!"
"I think it fits."
"I'm not that short! You're just tall, jerk!"
"Excuses excuses."
"Grrrrrh, shut up!"
"Yes your highness." Ichigo sighed and Rukia smiled victoriously.
"Except.." He started off smirking. "There's nothing high up about you" Ichigo snickered.
'Yep, still a dickhead' Rukia thought as Ichigo began escorting her to their first class with a limp.
Walking into their first class, Rukia was able to recognize many familiar faces. Namely her close friends.
There was Senna sitting in the middle of the class. Directly in front of Uryu. It seemed to be a chain, because beside Uryu, was Chad. Behind Chad, was Renji. Then leaning towards the right and more corner of the class were others. Ulquiorra sat in the third to last seat with Grimmjow two seats back and to the right of him. That's where a lot of teasing took place.
Tatsuki sat directly behind Renji. Beside Tatsuki was Orihime, who sat in front of her crush, Ulquiorra. Not to mention the great Keigo was moved to the front of the class for being disruptive. Mizuiro sat in that same first row but in the third to last seat, Shuhei directly behind him. And then finally the carrot top, Ichigo Kurosaki sat beside him. The second to last seat of the second row. Not to mention, the only empty seat left was the one to his right. Which means, he would have to bear with the little demon longer than usual. (AN: Not that the seating chart is all that important, but these teens won't survive!)
"So I assume I'll be sitting next to you?" Rukia stood beside Ichigo, who was sitting in his desk with his hands behind his head and eyes closed.
Opening his eyes, the piercing amber met a wide violet. "Guess so" was the calm reply. Rukia sat down and looked around.
"Hey Ichigo! Hey Rukia, welcome to Karakura High!" Greeted Senna sitting on her desk waving like a toddler. Rukia smiled at Senna. "Hi!" Was all Rukia could muster up. Shuhei stood and walked over and leaned on Ichigo's desk. "What's up dude, hey Rukia" Shuhei calmly smiled lightly at Ichigo, then Rukia.
Rukia only smiled back and replied with a hello greeting.
As Shuhei was about to talk, Grimmjow jumped on his shoulders, ultimately toppling down. "Hey hey Ichigo. Heard about that memorable Sunday with your bud next to ya" Grimmjow smirked as Rukia and Ichigo's faces had flushed. He still showed no mercy.
"How're your scratches that you gave each other comin along? Still feeling that kinda play?" Grimmjow teased smiling wider than a Cheshire Cat.
"Grimmjow" Ichigo growled. "It's 7:56. If you pester me with these jokes so early, I swear I'm gonna dye your hair black and steal all your gel" came the threat from Kurosaki.
Shuhei shrugged Grimmjow off of him and shook his head. "Too early for this. Too early" he finished just as Senna jumped on his back, yelling in his ear. "Hi Shuhei!" She greeted to what she could say was her crush. It's not like he could say different. The player would have to wait this one off, cause Senna? Yeah, she's a keeper.
"Gah!- uh hey Senna, why're you screaming on my back?" Shuhei scratched his head asking confused. Senna just shrugged and hopped off, rushing to her seat. Their teacher had come in.
"Good morning class, we have a new student. Her name is Rukia Kuchiki." Their kind teacher started. " Hello Rukia, I'm sure you know some things around here" her sensei almost read her mind.
"Anyways, today we'll be working in pairs" of course today. "Here's the study guide to your chemistry tests this week. I'll be pairing you up" (Foreshadow you evil teacher!)
"Keigo, you'll work with Mizuiro" Friends forever
"Shuhei, you'll work with Senna." Hehe.
"Grimmjow, you may work with Chad." 'No hot girls dammit!' Grimmjow thought.
"Renji, you'll be working with Tatsuki." Hmmm.
"Mr. Cifer, you'll be working with Orihime." Ho ho ho!
"Chizuru, go ahead with Michiro." Eh.
"And Mr. Kurosaki, you'll be working with the new student!" The teacher cheerily exclaimed. Whistles were heard from the class and ooooohs as well. Well, mainly from Grimmjow.
"Why me?" Ichigo muttered, sinking into his chair.
Rukia just didn't like the subject today. It was so complicated that she refused to listen to the stupid strawberry. Well actually, he was quite intelligent as far as the lesson went. It's like he was tutoring Rukia instead of partnering up to work.
"No, you see a catalyst is something that speeds up the chemical reaction in this situation, so the two parts to make foam only work together. Got it?" Ichigo asked for the hundredth time while tapping the paper with his pen.
What he received was a nod that said 'I'm clueless.' He managed a sigh.
"Okay, ask if we could sit in the back tables with the lab equipment." Ichigo ordered.
"Why? Can't you just-"
"No midget I can't just explain the process" he emphasized explain to Rukia.
"I have to demonstrate it, that way I can go home early and sleep in okay?"
Rukia only nodded and looked up. "Sensei? Is it okay if Ichigo and I work in the back tables, I want him to help me take care of some stressing matters at hand." Rukia asked in a higher voice, ever so kindly and unlike her little devilish self. Couldn't be more of a dumbass.
The class just twisted their heads to the two beside each Grimmjow and Ulquiorra were wide eyed and uncertain. Senna seemed to be dazed herself, and Shuhei was just downright face palming at the girl who just shattered Ichigo's sanity.
Renji looked over to Uryu. "Can you sew my collar? Grimmjow just uh, ripped it."
"Um y-yes go ahead?" The teacher almost asked them. Ichigo was as red as the meaning of his name, and Rukia? Just a clueless schoolgirl.
"Let's just go" Ichigo gulped walking down the row. The two made it to the back and Ichigo began trying his explanation again. This time, he held a bottle with white powder inside of it which read 'Synthetic Snow.'
On the other hand, Ichigo held a couple cubes of ice. A big cup of water was set in front of him.
"Okay so here are the three substances for this experimental lesson" Ichigo started opening up the contents.
"You put the ice in this water. You see how the water rises a bit with the ice added in it?" Ichigo asked but waited not for an answer. He continued.
"This powder will speed up the reaction" Ichigo dumped the contents into the ice water and it began flowing until the Synthetic snow was created.
Rukia's eyes lit up at the sight of it. "You made snow.." She merely whispered in awe. Ichigo nodded slowly. "Uh yeah, that was what I was teaching you. See this powder is what acts as the catalyst, so do you-"
"YOU MADE SNOW!" Rukia cut Ichigo off in a scream that caught everyone's attention.
"Gah! Ruk-" Ichigo was cut off in his shock due to Rukia jumping at him and hugging him tightly around the waist. Her eyes shut and Ichigo could honestly say that if they were alone, he probably wouldn't be able to let the urge to hold her cut him off.
"Hey uh Rukia? We're in the middle of class. Everyone's sort of watching us" Ichigo whispered as the class was smiling at the scene.
"So uh, get off me if you will?" Ichigo rubbed the back of his head. Rukia let go and cleared her throat.
"Can I keep the snow?" She looked up at him hopefully. Obviously she was still excited, but at least she calmed down.
"Uh yeah of course" Ichigo shrugged and Rukia jumped up and down with the cup of snow in her hands. "Thank you thank you thank you Ichigo!" Rukia squealed in close proximity. Ichigo couldn't help but feel weirded out by the sudden affection she had for snow. But one thing was sure, it left a warm spot in his heart to see such hopefulness and cheer.
The rest of the class stared and still smiled. To them it seemed not the least bit awkward. And Ichigo, he didn't seem to care much at the moment.
"I think we'll have to be pairing up more often" their teacher smirked and winked at Ichigo.
"Eh?" Came the crooked reply from him.
"Yay! Ichigo you can show me how to make more fun things like snow!" Rukia interjected looking up at him.
"Huh? Eh fine."
Just then, the bell rang and Ichigo was going to make his way out.
"Ichigo" was the call that came from behind him. Rukia.
"What do you want now Rukia?"
"Well, aren't you gonna help me to lunch? What kind of conductor are you? Fool."
"Conductor? I oughta-" Ichigo was cut off when he turned to see if anyone was around. "Dammit, Senna left" he muttered. "Okay let's go. But if you wanna eat with the girls, I'm only walking you to the field. Got my own spot and it's kind of hard from there" he explained with a sigh.
"It's okay, I'll just sit with you, we do have our next class together anyway" Rukia simply replied.
"You uh sure?"
"What happened to not caring what anyone thought, huh?"
"I didn't know it would be this difficult"
"So you're being lazy? Is that it?"
"You know, for someone as small as you, you sure are a hell of a weight on my back."
"I'm not on your back, this is on your back!"
"Hey hey! Get offa me!"
"Ride away Horsey!"
"This is assault…"
Ichigo ended up in a weird situation off of his own criticism. He was currently giving Rukia a piggy back ride to the front of the roof which seemed to be a sight from where the rest sat.
"How long do you insist on leeching on me?" Ichigo looked as far back as possible. Rukia just giggled and kept her hands on his shoulders while he walked up the stairs.
"Of course, until we arrive at our destination. You wouldn't just drop me on the floor would you? I don't exactly peg you for it." Rukia innocently cried. "Or maybe-"
"Shut up, I'll bring your lazy ass there. Damn midget. Ow!"
Rukia pulled on his orange locks.
Sooner than later, the two had arrived up at the roof, sitting on the edge.
Coincidentally, Ichigo and Rukia had only juice and chocolate. "Copying me huh?" Rukia teased.
"Yeah right."
Ichigo pulled out an energy drink from his bag. It read monster and the can seemed to be printed in beige. Coffee monster.
"What's up with the caffeine?" She looked over to the tall strawberry.
"Eh, just so I could stay focused at work. Up and awake."
Rukia pouted lightly. "You shouldn't be drinking those too much, it gets bad for you" she decided that now was a good time to mother him.
"Well, compared to the other things I've done, I'd say this is nothing" came the flat response from Ichigo. Rukia had to bite back her gasp and just shook her head. "Like?"
"What makes you think I'd wanna tell you?"
"I'm special?" She tried. He didn't agree, well he did in one way of special.
"Hey Ichigo, I've never had this before, how do you propose I open this drink?" Rukia began poking at the juice pouch.
"Here" was all he said. Simply he poked the hole and handed it back to Rukia.
"Thank you."
"Mhm."
The bell rang and school seemed to be over, it was a long eventful day, so Ichigo was sure to rest before work. He was now walking with Rukia to his car, after all the compliments on their 'relationship' which was not quite that at all.
The drive home was short. There wasn't much talking or any kind of sort. Ichigo pulled up to Rukia's house and quickly opened her door for her and she yawned. "Hey Ichigo."
"Yeah what's up?" He replied almost sleepily. Rukia bit her lip.
"Well.." She started slowly. "I know you got me down for the whole first day and all, but can you pick me up tomorrow and show me around again so I- 'Can spend more time with you' –can get the hang of it?"
Ichigo sighed. He knew it was right to, but shit it was a pain. Nevertheless he positively answered.
"I don't have a choice, do I?" He grinned and Rukia relaxed. "Nope! I guess not!" She gingerly replied.
They now reached her front door, and Rukia opened it ready to head in. "Oh yeah Ichigo, can you save my new number. I mean you never had it but I just gotta new phone, and I'd like for someone to put me back in the group chat. But I have no numbers and-"
"Yeah sure" he sleepily answered. Now was not the time for an explanation. He didn't care of rumors or annoyances. He just needed to sleep and work before school.
"O-okay, here" she took his phone and put her number in. Ichigo just nodded. "Take care, see ya tomorrow Rukia."
"Bye strawberry!" Rukia shut her door and Ichigo snarled at her.
Turns out, Ichigo got no sleep. There was a 2 hour nap he'd been able to hold before work.
But, he just had to make the mistake of sending Rukia a quick text that it was him.
Checking his notifications, he noticed that she had put the contact name in herself. It read 'Rukiaaa' with a red heart, a bunny, and a white rose. He'd quickly changed it to 'Midget.'
'Hey Ichigo!'
'Bye Rukia'
'Leaving so soon? ;( '
'Yeah, I have work in two hours. Now scram midget.'
Her phone read 'Strawberry' with a rabbit and a bunch of hearts. But the replies she was getting from Ichigo settled for a frown.
"Jerk" she muttered aloud. "Well guess I'm sticking to the shower then."
Down at the Urahara shop, Ichigo didn't know what he was doing. His plan of napping the few hours he had left let alone sleep was thwarted by the little midget. Shuhei, who was beside him, seemed to notice the most of it.
"Hey Ichigo, you alright? You look like you've been on those pain killers again" Shuhei worried about his friend then and on from there.
"Yeah, I'm just beat, Rukia kept me from napping before work. So I feel like crap" Ichigo complained. Normally he would never blame anyone, especially a girl. Or Rukia.
But he was just too tired for excuses, and Shuhei seemed to be the most understanding of it.
"She must really like you huh?" Shuhei propped his arms up on the counter. He guessed now would be a nice time to talk about these things since there weren't any customers.
Ichigo snorted. "Ha, I doubt it. She's either a little girl about me doing something and praising me. Or, she's just an annoying midget who likes to beat on me til I'm frickin blue!" Ichigo viciously spat.
Shuhei took one step back and grinned. "Well, sounds like you're rather romantic, just with some lover's quarrel, eh?" Shuhei smiled widely and Ichigo wasn't having it.
"Well how about you and Senna? I'm sure that her talking about you wasn't a one day thing. I mean as far as I'm concerned you two are my closest friends. Tell me" Ichigo pressed now smirking.
Shuhei put a hand under his chin. "Okay, to be honest, I got feelings for her. And I'm sure it's not infatuation, I mean she's really amazing Ichigo" Shuhei said almost in a dream like voice.
"She's a keeper, I say go for it. I mean she does like you after all" Ichigo nudged Shuhei.
"Are you serious?" Shuhei looked over to the candy aisle all jittery.
"Of course, I mean she tells me everything pal. Trust me she's probably more into you than you are. So don't stress it, and run this plan north" Ichigo ordered.
"Should I act as if I don't know Senna has feelings for me?"
"Yeah, let it play itself out."
"Man, thanks Ichigo."
"Anytime."
"Band practice?"
"Eh, my place. 9:00."
By now it was 8:30 and the two boys got out of work. Ichigo and Shuhei had gotten into Ichigo's car and headed off down Karakura's favorite gym. 'Rukongai.'
Not to mention, it was one of Grimmjow's many jobs. He was mister muscles, and the guy all the girls had worked out in front of. He'd gotten his lay.
But Ichigo and Shuhei? They were the favored ones that didn't work there. Always showing off by accident. And here they were right now, ready to power lift.
Ichigo was dressed in a tight black sleeveless muscle shirt. A thin gold necklace of a weird skull looking monster(hollow). He was also dressed in tight black compression shorts, with a trim of black and green outlined socks. As well as all black shoes, the man was on fire.
Shuhei was dressed in a white wife beater and gray sweats. He and Ichigo looked like family at the they both looked like angry and rude boys with discipline issues. The punk look over them. One was tatted up and the other had orange hair!
They walked up to the counter to greet some more friends. "Hey what's up guys? Been a while eh?" Ichigo said calmly beside Shuhei leaning on the table.
Behind the counter was Ikkaku, Yumichika, Rangiku, and Toshiro. Four friends who graduated just this year. Being two years older than Ichigo and his grade. Well except Toshiro. He was just a genius.
"Hey Ichigo, long time no see." Came Ikkaku. Yumichika had his eyes closed, but smiled at Ichigo and Shuhei. Rangiku jumped over the counter and hugged the two tightly.
"Gosh! What's up, you beautiful punk rockers decide to show up again!" She cheered. Shuhei went beet red as Ichigo did the same. Toshiro just shook his head.
After a couple seconds, Rangiku let go and Shuhei cleared his throat. "Anyway, where's Grimmjow? Doesn't he basically run the place?" Shuhei crossed his arms.
Rangiku smiled. "The sexy beast is out getting ice cream, cause he knows Orihime and Tatsuki are gonna ship it off with Nel in there today" Rangiku snickered. Of course it was her who initiated the plan.
"Yeah?" Ichigo cut in. "What about that crazy bastard, Kenpachi?" Ichigo shivered. Kenpachi never left Ichigo alone. It was always: "Oi Ichigo! Need a spotter? Add some more weights fool! Wanna work here? Wanna spar? Need a lesson on fighting? Kendo?" Ichigo began to boil at the endless questions.
His thoughts were cut short when Yumichika spoke up. "He is spending the day with little Yachiru. Said that the 4 of us got this place down today."
"Good" Ichigo and Shuhei sighed in unison.
"So.." Rangiku started. I saw good little Senna with a smaller friend. Mmm she was pretty hot I tell ya. Rukia I believe? I've seen her around" Rangiku said.
Ichigo gulped as Shuhei turned to smirk at him.
"Well she's reserved here for Ichigo, and man it's some real tension between them" Shuhei chuckled and Ichigo punched Shuhei.
Rangiku smiled widely. "Aww Ichigo! It's about time a young hot man like yourself found a sexy little thing like her, you two seem to fit perfectly in my eyes. Right guys?" Rangiku looked over to the three behind the counter.
Yumichika: "Such young love, close to true beauty."
Ikkaku: "Good job Ichigo!"
Toshiro.: "Hmph, nice Kurosaki." Ichigo glared and was about to flip.
"Okay?" Rangiku was weirded out by them. "Anyway, I'm a little upset Ichigo.." Rangiku pouted.
His head shot up along with Shuhei's. "Why?" Ichigo questioned.
"Well, how come you didn't wanna go out with me? Huh? I've been coming onto you after all your concerts! In fact we almost-"
"You were drunk and almost passed out all those times with Kira and Momo! How could I have?" He answered the hot blonde with a question. "Besides.." He started. "Aren't you crushing on your professor? What's his name? Gin?"
"Shhh, let's keep it low for now" she winked. Ichigo and Shuhei twitched.
"Well? Rangiku raised an eyebrow. "I don't wanna keep you from you girlfriend-"
"Midget's not my girlfriend!" He cut her off.
"-Waiting" she continued. "What're you waiting for anyways? I mean if you really wanna talk to us that much… Well, we could go for some drinks after this" Rangiku gave a smug smile.
"Actually" Shuhei cut in. "We're waiting for Kira. The three of us were gonna work out just today, but he's been driving for an hour to get here" Shuhei justified.
"Wow" Rangiku started. "Momo is with them. Three on three. Eh Shuhei?" Rangiku nudged him as he blushed. "U-uh Senna and I are just friends actually" Shuhei lied, well it was basically the truth though.
"Except the fact that she was looking for you. She asked me 20 minutes ago when they got here. All in that white sports bra she was matching with Momo. Some rather tight shorts if you ask me?" Rangiku smirked. "You think you can contain yourself?" She asked Shuhei teasingly.
"Apparently you lost the chance to do so" Shuhei muttered only for Ichigo and Toshiro to hear and he earned snickers from the two.
"Where's that Izuru anyway?" Ichigo looked around. As if on cue, Kira walked into the gym. Up in a skin tight gray tee and black sweatpants. His blonde hair was long, running over his right eye and leaving the left side of his face visible. If it was anyone beside Kira, they would've already figured he was emo.
Although Kira Izuru was quite far from it. Yes he was rather quiet but who wasn't out of those boys time to time? He was still very calm and kind. Funny usually when in a sticky situation, especially with Shuhei and Grimmjow. Or Ulquiorra, considering they grew up together. Though Kira graduated with Rangiku, the friends always stayed connected.
"Hey, sorry I'm late. Had to pick up some medicine" Kira explained while clutching his bottle of Gatorade, revealing his muscular pale bicep. Shuhei grinned. "Like anyone can ever get mad at you dumbass."
Rangiku smiled wickedly at Kira. "My my do you look sexy as ever, Kira Izuru" she licked her lips. The girl had no control. And Kira was now blushing but still smiling. "Uh.."
Ichigo looked over to the four behind the counter. "Well, catch you guys Thursday" Ichigo promised walking off with his two friends. Rangiku smiled as she saw the three approach the area where the girls were.
"Get em, you naughty pack of wolves!" Rangiku cheered as Ikkaku whistled and Yumichika smugly looked over. Toshiro just sighed. "Gotta feel bad for them."
The trio pretended not to hear it as they neared the bench press and dumbbell selection. "What's today again? Monday? What are Mondays again?" Kira asked putting weights up on the bench.
Ichigo rubbed his chin. "Uh it's supposed to be chest and triceps for me since Shuhei and I haven't worked out together for a week."
"Yeah" Shuhei started. "For me it's back and biceps."
Kira frowned. "Shoulders and biceps for me. How do we do this?"
Ichigo laughed. "Well we just decided we'd do a kill day today since we have different workouts" Ichigo told him.
"Really?" Kira asked. "On a Monday?"
"Yeah" Shuhei cut in. "That way we won't do it again for the week. Just max out on everything today, and tomorrow we'll figure it out."
Ichigo began stretching. "Hey Shuhei, you're already putting 180 on the bar and I never even stretched!" Ichigo complained.
"Well hurry then chump" Shuhei stuck his tongue out. Kira chuckled softly.
"Well I'm gonna do some push-ups, give me two minutes. You warm up too" Ichigo advised as he put down his orange powerade. Getting on all fours Ichigo muttered "It's go time."
Two minutes later, Rukia looked over to Senna and curiously stared. "Um what's wrong Senna?" She waved a hand in her face. Senna smiled. Slowing down slightly on the treadmill, Senna looked over to Momo, then to Rukia. "Look downstairs, straight ahead."
They did so, both of their jaws dropping. Three handsome boys down by the elliptical, getting sweaty. Rukia was sure in the purple sleeveless shirt and tight black shorts she had on, her form would fall out of place. "Damn" Rukia's throat was dry watching Ichigo.
His all black get up was riling her up. The tight sleeveless muscle shirt around his tanned and very well muscular and fit body made her mind wander off to different thoughts. Like if she were to strip him of that menacing outfit, and he were to do the same. Pinning her to a wall and- No! Stop Rukia! Bad girl! It's just Ichigo, calm down.
Senna looked over to Rukia and smirked, yeah she figured it out. Let the teasing begin. Momo seemed to notice Senna's glance at her and nodded. Twin teasing time.
"Wow Momo, look at Ichigo." Senna dragged out as Rukia snapped her heads to them.
"Yeah" Momo started. "I swear if I didn't have a crush, I'd really like to see the other side of Ichi. Just look at those muscles" Momo quivered. "Yeah" Senna replied quickly. "Shuhei gets my attention just right. But man, I guess since Ichigo can't be mine, well I could only stare at the sexy guy. Anyone would be lucky to have such a big strong man like him." Senna looked at Rukia and smiled. "Hey Rukia" she smiled widely as if she was never there or her blush.
"H-hi" she had her eyes trained on the carrot-top, who was benching 195 lbs. And from his normal pace, it didn't seem like his max.
"Man" Senna giggled. "What a sweaty mess he is. Momo we should just go there and-" Senna was cut off as Rukia almost began drooling over the Orange who stood now. His arms now slightly bulged more and pink marks, along with many visible veins around his hard perfect body.
Rukia's brain turned to mush. That was it. She was gonna go up to him and just tackle him into the mat and she wouldn't spare a second.
Senna watched Rukia's small from walk off to the stairs. Her purple sleeveless workout shirt ended at her belly button and showed off her thin waist and supple body overall. Her rounded hips and that soft toned ass. She'd had strong legs, female version of Ichigo's legs for sure. Her skin seemed taken care of. An irresistible milky white and- Senna she's going after him!
Senna dragged Rukia back. "Hey hey. No need to rush things. Let him see you" Senna nudged Rukia and they went back to the treadmills.
As they stepped back into their own, Momo giggled at Rukia.
Senna opened up a new topic. "So Momo how's Kira with you?"
"Well, this is the first time I saw him all week. And I mean, he's nice. I don't really know, but I think I like him. More now than before" Momo blushed.
Senna made the cutest face to her friend. "That's so cute! He's so nice! I think you should go straight for it, like Rukia over here."
Momo giggled back at her. "Well how about you and Shuhei?"
"Shuhei is incredible! I never told him how I feel yet. He's down there with Kira by the way. Those three are working out. And they're about to come up here. Wow." Senna's tone never changed.
"W-what?" Momo and Rukia asked in unison. Senna looked at them confused. "Well it's a gym.. They're permitted to workout wherever whenever so…"
Ichigo was the first to appear with the two beside him as they went over to the medicine balls. "Remember in weight room, when we were influenced by jackass and threw this out the window?" Ichigo chuckled at Shuhei. He nodded in return, smirking. "Kira was still in Karakura high."
"Hey" Kira tapped Ichigo. "What's up Kira?" He asked.
"Look" he pointed at the three girls. 'Damn' was all he could think.
Ichigo noticed Senna and his good old friend Momo. They looked hot, though he friend zoned the two.
Rukia on the other hand, was by him, and boy did her body look nice. Like really hot. He wanted to just do careless things with her at the moment.
A 10 pound medicine ball hit him in the head. "Ow" he groaned.
"Hey Ichigo! Hi Shuhei! Kira! Senna rushed up to them merrily. "C'mon Momo! Rukia!" Senna called as the six greeted.
Senna smiled at Ichigo, then frowned at Shuhei.
Shuhei's smirk died out. "What?" He was surprised.
"I'm hungry."
"Let's go." He led her out of the gym. Just like that. "Ichigo, Kira, girls, meet us at the diner okay?" Shuhei walked with Senna jingling his keys. "I'm gonna head to the locker room and wash up." He and Senna went to their respective locker rooms.
"Coming" Ichigo called and the rest followed.
The six made quick work and dressed quickly. Ichigo was wearing a white shirt with a tight black unzipped jacket over. His jeans were khaki a light shade of gray and he looked like he was ready for a concert already.
Rukia was dressed in a black sweatshirt and blue jeans. Kira and Momo were already headed out. That left Ichigo and Rukia alone outside the gym.
He walked over to his car and opened the door for her, now heading into the driver's seat. "Hey Ichigo" she normally called.
"What's up?" Was the reply.
"You told me not to get all too comfy in your car. Feels like home now."
"When's the last time you drove your car anyway Rukia?"
"You haven't given me the chance since I moved in!" She playfully frowned.
It made her realize how caring and generous Ichigo really was. She smiled at him and looked out the window.
"Guess that makes me selfish, for keeping you to myself" Ichigo tried making it sound non romantic, but failed.
"I don't mind" was the quick reply from Rukia who was now slightly blushing. "Thank you" she said after a couple seconds.
"No need to midget- Ow!"
Down at the diner, the four were just lazed around in a booth. Kira sitting beside Senna. Shuhei beside Momo across from them.
"You think they'll show up?" Kira opened up the conversation.
"Haha. No" Shuhei answered for them. "But we should find out."
"I got it" Senna pulled out her phone and texted Ichigo.
'The four of us are at the diner! Where are you jerks? Making out?'
Ichigo's phone chimed. "Who is that?" He asked not checking it. Good. Responsible driver.
"It's Senna. I'll answer for you" she smiled widely. "Um what's your passcode?"
"And why the hell should I tell you?"
"So I can answer her?"
"Can I trust you?"
"Of course Strawbe- Ichigo!"
"It's zero seven one five."
"Ookay."
She began young on his phone with a wide smile. Yep, Ichigo shouldn't have done it. The evil grin on her face said so.
Senna opened her phone up. The reply came from Ichigo.
'Maybe we are making out, maybe not. And sorry we're gonna be heading out. I'm worn out and Rukia is just amazing in all aspects. This came from Ichigo. The strawberry.'
Senna just giggled. "She said they won't be making it. Looks like the four of us oughta find something to do now!" The three were dragged out in Senna's grasp.
Rukia didn't think twice when sending that text. Ichigo would obviously see what she sent, and here he was now at a stop sign. With no cars around.
"So you wanna go to the diner?" She looked over to him.
"Eh, not really, you?"
"No"
"Okay" he started. "What do you wanna do?"
Rukia tapped her cheek repeatedly. "How about we to a park or the beach or-"
"The Michi Lake" Ichigo cut her off driving."Wha?" She looked over.
"Just shush and come" he answered.
"I don't have a choice do I?"
"Do you want a choice?"
"Well done Kurosaki."
"But you can call me Ichigo."
The two were at their necks with arguments, but found it comical in the end. Shortly, they'd made their way to the lake. It was beautiful.
The grass was only a pure green, and at ankle length. That's mainly what it was, all that green grass, the water had sat upon the grass. It seemed bigger than it looked. Almost like a hotel swimming pool actually. The water was definitely a very clear shade of blue. It was dark, so it wasn't visible. But, the aroma said it all.
"This place is beautiful" Rukia remarked. Her arm brushing Ichigo's. Them being at this beautiful and isolated lake said much about what he/she can do.
"Yeah, I come here with the band mid day to ease off practice" Ichigo sighed while taking his shirt off. Rukia gulped and couldn't believe what was going on. Was she going to see his gorgeous body again? Now without a shirt? Why was he undressing? Why's he looking at me? Is he gonna kiss me? Oh please do so.
"I assume you haven't seen a shirtless guy before, don't worry I won't attack you."
Oh that's exactly what she would like at the moment. "N-no! I know I'd so kick your ass Kurosaki" she blushed as he smirked at her. "I know you would." He whispered, leaning down to Rukia who was in utter shock. Rukia leaned in herself.
"Gah! Ichigo! What are you doing idiot!?" Yelled the frantic midget. Ichigo had her carried bridal style. "I understand you wouldn't take your shirt off in front of a man. Especially an 'idiot' like myself" Ichigo mocked.
'Oh no, you've got it wrong. I would be more than willing to.'
"So I'll bring you in clothes!" He smirked viciously.
Rukia's eyes were wide in fear. "Wait, Ichigo you're not gonna-"
"Oh yes I am. Let's go!" He jogged towards the water and stopped right at the edge. "Ready?"
"No!" she spat venomously. Keeping her hands pressed to his God-like chest, trying to push at him. The wall wouldn't budge.
"Well u gotta practice for a concert three days from now, so I'll make this quick" Ichigo said almost no tone in his voice.
Ichigo set Rukia back to stand. He then grabbed her sides, Rukia could only yelp. "Ichi!-!"
Rukia broke into a fit of laughter as Ichigo began tickling her sides. "N-no-no! Please Ichigo stop! I'll do.." Cut off by laughter.
Ichigo stopped, still holding her. "So what'll it be? Do I take you or make you pee yourself so you'd have to jump in yourself?"
Not getting an answer, Ichigo tickled her sides and Rukia budged. "Take me take me!" She couldn't stop laughing. Oh, she said it.
Ichigo smiled evilly and lifted her up again. Jumping into the water, Rukia yelped and Ichigo made sure she was upright and steady when they got in.
They were soaked and Rukia wasn't all too mad about it now. The two began giggling at each other and Ichigo spoke up. "It sure is relaxing."
"Tell me about it."
"You look so funny right now" he chuckled and Rukia dunked his head down into water, nearly drowning him.
Ichigo came back up. A coughing fit caught her attention. Ichigo backed away and began choking.
"Ichigo!" Rukia grabbed him and was ready to perform CPR. "I'm sorry Ichigo!". Ichigo smirked as she held onto him. Now!
Ichigo grabbed her and Rukia squeaked. "Sorry doesn't cut it" he grinned evilly.
'Dammit! The bastard got her.'
Ichigo held her and launched down the water. "Ah!" She squealed. How the hell can someone launch someone else?
Okay, now Rukia felt cold. She rushed over to Ichigo and pushed at him, before leaning onto him. "Jerk."
"C'mon cupcake" he whispered, Rukia blushed. Thank god it was night. Ichigo carried her out of the water and to his car. "I've got some spare clothes in the back. But not that much." Ichigo was now in thought.
"Here" he remembered he was shirtless, so he gave Rukia his shirt. He was wrong. She would take her shirt off in front of him. He held in his urge to grab her and drag kisses all over her when she threw on his tee shirt that acted as a shirt dress which read 'Nice Vibe.'
Ichigo then grabbed his jacket and wrapped it around her cold and thing frame. Then he gave her his new gray sweats and sat in the backseat to change into a spare black long sleeve. He put on his white shorts that he wore over his compression shorts.
"Let's go" the two said in unison while chuckling.
"So what do you love about music so much?"
"Well" he scratched his head. "It's a nice form of art. I can express myself and others while having fun. Most songs I write or cover is from my own experience" he confessed.
Rukia took a mental note to listen to those songs so she could figure him out.
The two had been in small talk all around town as they drove around and teased and mocked and played.
Finally they were on Ichigo's street. "You don't have to go home tonight, if you wanna still hang out, that is" he cleared his throat. Man, Rukia really didn't wanna go home, and she knew he wanted to still hang out. So what the heck? They were both stupid teens, why not? By now, she trusted him with every inch of her fiber.
"I would like that" she answered with a smirk.
Ichigo brought her over and the two sat on his couch. Talking for hours and hours. She went on to shower while he practiced with the band and all they really did was question Ichigo about her. Mainly Grimmjow. Even Ulquiorra was interested in the topic.
Now it was 12:30AM. Ichigo and Rukia were on the couch still talking. "We have a day off tomorrow, Merrind's eve" Ichigo smiled. "So.." He started.
Rukia raised an eyebrow, "So?"
"All nighter?" He smirked at her. Rukia smiled widely. It's been a long time since anyone pulled an all nighter with her. It's been a while since she pulled one at all.
"Yes!" She cheered as Ichigo stood up and rushes over to the kitchen. He came back with lots of candy and soda. "There's a movie set right next to the books. If you wanna watch one" he pointed as he set the load of candy and soda down on the table in front of them.
Rukia looked through the selection. "Hmm I'd say out best bet is comedy or horror. Which means Shrek, or The Ring?" Rukia held both up to him and Ichigo grinned.
"Great picks, why not both? We got all night after all" he smirked.
Rukia had to stop herself from jumping into a tight embrace with him, this man always knows what to say. "Yay!"
As Rukia set in the horror movie, she sat on the black leather couch right beside Ichigo. Her left arm brushing his right one due to her leaning on him. Ichigo pulled a gray blanket over them.
Hitting the play option, the two glued there eyes to the screen.
Gee that was about as long as a story haha. But I had to squeeze it in there's only so much to happen in the next three chapters!
