Disclaimer: I do not own any of Bleach; they belong to Tite Kubo. This is just an AU fanfic.
Music was filling the whole place, and everyone was dancing with either their best friends, their girlfriends or boyfriends. Ichigo was holding Momo by the waist and shoulder, slowly moving his feat like he was following the beat of the song currently playing.
Momo buried her head in Ichigo's chest, happy that they're dancing. The band was a very good one, they were in sync with each other and the music was original and unique, lovely to the ears.
"Ichigo, this is nice, right? That we are together." She mumbled and Ichigo smiled, resting his head on hers. Momo did not notice this, though Ichigo was liked by a lot of girls in school and they were looking at her with mad jealousy.
She was even liked by a couple of guys who found her to be cute and sweet, and they had envy in their eyes and they were glaring at Ichigo.
Then a new song started, and this one was a little more upbeat so that the dance could be groovier. Ichigo smiled and everyone started making different dance moves; they were twirling, tumbling, spinning, being carried around by the male partners.
Ichigo took Momo's hand and twirled her around, then carried her and they both twirled around Momo's dress flowing from the wind force of the circling motion.
Ichigo put her down and they swayed their hips to the rhythm, snapping fingers like they were playing along with the music. After a lot of minutes another one was played, and this one was the best as it was like it was truly meant for a prom, though the one thing that the people were missing are elegant masks as the song's name was Masquerade.
The party's fun level might have just blown it's top from this song. Ichigo loved it even though it was more meant for girls, and Momo enjoyed it. Everyone danced way better than before, the moves wild or elegant or graceful. Now this is what they called a prom dance.
When it was over, everyone decided to take a break and have fun chatting, drinking and eating for a while before they go dance to the beat again. Ichigo gently dragged Momo to the balcony where there was no one else, and they could get a good view of all the shining stars on the dark blue/black sky.
Momo held Ichigo's hand as they looked at the view, the stars forming lots of figures that the couple could imagine.
"Ichigo, you have something to tell me? Since I arrived here you didn't talk that much to me and there is something a little odd about you." Momo said to her boyfriend, dense about his plan to propose to her.
However before Ichigo could say something, Momo pointed at the sky and saw a shooting star. She crossed her fingers and closed her eyes, making a wish.
Ichigo also made a wish, though he didn't make any hand gesture. He just wished it by closing his eyes and thinking of what he wished for. Soon after he took Momo in for a sweet kiss and Momo returned the kiss, embracing him lovingly.
"Momo, as you know I love you and I trust you, that you won't betray me. I won't betray you and never hurt you and now I..." He gulped down a sigh of nervousness as he knelt down and took out the box.
Momo covered her mouth when he opened the box, inside being a ring with a beautiful diamond on it.
Crystal clear liquid started to form in Momo's eyes as Ichigo said the next words that touched her whole, "Momo Hinamori, will you marry me?" Ichigo bit his lower lip as he felt awkward about what her answer would be, and what he got was a deep kiss.
She was crying, from happiness and hugged him tightly. "Yes, I'll marry you, Ichigo Kurosaki." Was her answer. She was crying some more tears out of happiness and he kissed her again, fitting the ring into her hand; it fit perfectly.
They kissed each other again and they spent the whole break together, dancing under the skies where the skies were shining brighter than before.
Back on the dance floor, this time a mellow melody was being played and the lyrics was full of romance in it that Momo cried again from all the joy she felt, and both listened to the whole song, the words that will be forever engraved in their hearts, the song romantic yet with a hint of tragedy in it.
When the prom was over, Ichigo carried Momo in her house and they circled around again while kissing. They went up to her bedroom and Ichigo slowly undressed his now fiancee, letting the dress slide off her body.
Momo did the same thing and removed his suit, his tie and loosened the belt for Ichigo to take off his pants.
They were both excited about doing this, and they gave romantic and passionate kisses to each other on the lips or the cheeks again and again, as they love each other that much.
Ichigo was on top of Momo and whispered to her, "I love you." Momo said the same thing to him and they kissed again, leading to a moment that was unforgettable and magical.
When it was graduation, everyone was wearing black robes and mortarboards. Momo was standing beside Ichigo, who has a lot of medals hanging on his neck. He was the valedictorian and she was very proud of him, along with his family.
When he was called to make his graduation speech, he went up the stage and held a diploma in his hand, testing the microphone before starting to talk.
"Okay. As all of you know, we are going to start a new life in college, trying to take a step closer into achieving our goals or dreams. Well, I learned this immortal line from someone very important to me: 'No one can do everything, but anyone can do anything. Despite the hardships of life, they are what keeps us going.' Just because that I am an honor student doesn't mean that I am the one who'll become the best or I'm the one superior to you. To all of you I say this, no matter who you are; whatever kind of people you are you can do what you like and no one can stop you. I learned all of this from my experiences, and I hope you learn from your experiences too and become great in what you want to do. That's all."
As he walked down, he got several loud cheers, everyone was standing up from their chairs and applauding, some were whooping and cheering as their voices became hoarse.
His father was crying like an idiot and he just sighed, his sisters were deeply touched by his words. Momo ran to him and hugged him, kissing him as well. Everyone threw their hats up in the air, shouts bringing the place to life.
"Okay, how do I look?" Ichigo asked his friend Uryuu who was responsible for making the suit/tux he was wearing right now.
"You look magnificent. I'm sure that Hinamori-san would really melt when she sees you wearing that. And were the dresses that I made for your sisters okay?" Ichigo agreed through a nod and fixed his tie, and fixed his hair. His shoes were glossing, his suit was very clean without a single stain on it.
Ichigo sighed and rested his hands on a table, like he was losing his breath.
"What's wrong, Ichigo?" Uryuu asked, showing concern. "I'm just a little shaken up. I should be fine, I should be fine..." By the shaking he showed Uryuu sighed, and assured him that it would go well. They waited six years for this and it won't get spoiled by anyone. Ichigo thanked him and left, readying himself.
Meanwhile, Momo was already dressed. Something old was the necklace her father gave her, something borrowed were the sandals that belonged to Rangiku, something new was the wedding dress and something blue was the ribbon tying her hair like a headband. And there was a bouquet on the table, full of many types of flowers.
She was nervous, about being married and was sweating profusely. Rangiku gave her a towel to wipe it off and patted her on the back, assuring her the same way Uryuu assured Ichigo.
Momo thanked her and put on her veil and fixed her make up, leaving so that the ceremony would start. She walked down the aisle of the church, and there was a large crowd.
Most of them were old high school and college buddies, and some were old neighbors or friends. Some were family too. Ichigo looked at her from afar and thought that she was so beautiful, like a beautiful angel. Momo looked at him from afar and was enchanted by his appearance, like he was her prince and knight in shining armor.
When Momo was finally beside Ichigo after the long walk, the ceremony began with the words
"We are gathered here today..." There were songs and this and that, and it finally came to the part where the groom and bride had to say their vows.
Ichigo began first, and said a long speech that was all stored in his head and not in a piece of paper. "Momo, before I met you I lost all hope in falling in love again. I was thankful that we met when I saved you, and I was surprised when we were actually classmates on the next day. And as time passed by, I realized I was falling in love with you and I don't regret this day. I love you, Momo Hinamori. I'll love you even if the world comes to an end."
Momo smiled as tears of joy flowed out of her. Now it was her turn to give her vows. "Ichigo, as you know I was afraid to love because of certain experiences, and when I encountered you I was starting to change my view on love. I am glad that I love you even up to now and I am happy that we are getting married; so happy that I might die from that happiness. I love you, Ichigo Kurosaki, no matter what trials await us."
Yuzu cried from the speech along with Isshin, and Karin for the first time showed a lot of her emotions for her brother.
After fitting the beautiful rings in their fingers with the words 'Eternal Love' carved on it the priest declared, "You may now kiss the bride." Ichigo looked at his now wife's face for a while and took those cherry lips to seal the marriage and everyone clapped, touched.
Soon after the wedding party Ichigo carried Momo to their hotel room and slowly removed each others' clothes while kissing and flirting, marking their love for each other one more time.
"I'm pregnant?" Momo repeated what Ichigo told her, as she started throwing up again. "Yeah. Well I guess we forgot to use protection if you didn't want to have a child..." Momo stopped him from saying anymore by placing a finger on his mouth.
"No. I am actually very happy that we are having a child. I just didn't expect it that I'd be pregnant right now, it was just unexpected."
Ichigo smiled and just watched as she continued her morning sickness. Now he is a registered doctor and she stays home, doing the housework which she greatly appreciates. She actually makes her own money by selling dresses which she made from scratch.
Their new house was great, and a few months later they were in the hospital for a sonogram. The baby is a boy and they were excited. For a month they were thinking about what names should they give the child, and at the end of the month they decided that it would be Ryuko.
When it was the ninth month of the pregnancy, Momo dropped her broom and fell down on the couch, breathing hard. Ichigo ran to her and quickly knew that the baby was coming, so he carried her to the bed and he got a couple of medical stuff necessary for the delivery.
After a few preparations he spread her legs wide and told her to push. After several screaming and blood, Ichigo held her hand and kissed her, telling her to push until the baby comes out.
Momo agreed and exerted herself until Ichigo got the baby out of her body. He cut off the umbilical cord, washed the baby, wrapped him in a clean towel and presented it to her.
"Oh, Ichigo. He is so cute and tiny." They looked at their newborn child with a lot of love in their eyes. The baby has black hair and orange eyes. They smiled at the little miracle and named him Ryuko. Ryuko Kurosaki. It sounded nice and had a nice ring to it. Ichigo and Momo spent the rest of the day with each other, and their lovely gift from God.
From all these events it seems like they are now problem-free and are happy together. But there is still one problem up ahead, the ultimate test to prove their love.
To be continued...
A/N: Now as I said in the previous chapter I'll make the sequel Peaches and Strawberries then publish it within a while after I finish the other stories. I hope this story wasn't half-bad and please give me your reviews! Until next time!