HAHA I updated... well you know how I've been "counting down the chapters" well forget that... I reread my entire story only to find out I randomly skip to 3 weeks later! So this was totally from scratch and I really don't feel like going through it a billion of times to see if i fixed all the errors! because most likely i wouldnt even get them all anyways! So before you start reading this short little development to the story i just wanna wish everyone...

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!!


By the time lunch rolled around Rukia was pretty sure she learned the names of all her classmates. Well, at least the names of the students closet to her seat. Ichigo sat in front of Rukia, next to her was a busty girl named Orihime. In front of Orihime sat Uyruu, who reminded her slightly of a nerd. Behind Orihime was her best friend Tatsuki, bit of a tomboy, but she's pretty cute for a girl. Behind Rukia was Keigo, he kept bugging her all throughout class.

'Now I see my Ichigo told me to ignore him! He's so annoying!' Rukia grinned and looked out the window on the other side of her. She already knew what Ochi-sensei was teaching so she didn't see the need to pay attention.

The bell rang signaling lunch could finally start. "Hey Rukia!" Tatsuki called out, "come eat munch with us out on the roof! Meet you there?"

Rukia smirked as she reached out to grab her bento Yuzu made her, "Sure! If you're positive you'll be there before me!"

Tatsuki smile turned into a grin of mischievousness, "You're on!!!"

The two girls dashed out of the classroom, leaving the other students confused, dazed, or making bets. Keigo nudged Ichigo, "$20 bucks says Tatsuki will win!"

Ichigo glanced at Keigo before grabbing his own lunch, "I'm not stupid enough to make an obvious bet like that." Mizuiro walked up to the two guys and butted in, "Asano-san, are you sure you're not just trying to support your girlfriend."

Keigo jumped back in defense bright red, "Wha-what do you mean girlfriend!?!?!" Mizuiro still absorbed in his cell phone replied, "Don't try to hide it; Asano-san, you and Arisawa-san are going out, am I right?"

Keigo's face turned into a frowny pout, "Mizuiro! How can you be so formal!!! We're friends right!?!?!?!?!" Mizuiro smiled though still pounding away at his cell phone's keyboard, "And you don't deny your relationship."

Keigo's face froze in comical horror, "You can't tell anybody!!! Tatsuki would kill me!!!" Ichigo rolled his eyes, 'What's to tell, you'll eventually blurt it out anyways.'

Ichigo began walking towards the door of the classroom, lunch over his shoulder; he looked back and called out, "Hey! You two coming?"

Keigo turned his attention to Ichigo and wailed, "Wait for meeeeeeee!!!!!" Mizuiro silently followed.

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Rukia and Tatsuki both drained of energy plopped next to Orihime and a few other classmates. Tatsuki grinned, "You're pretty fast, Abarai!" Rukia retorted back, "Not-so-slow yourself!"

The two laughed knowing that they were gonna be great friends. Orihime with a few crumbs cutely placed at the side of her mouth but in, "Who won?" Tatsuki smiled, "I did!"

The three bursted in laughter. Orihime perked up when she saw who came up to the roof, "Hi, Kurosaki-kun!" Ichigo faced Orihime and gave a small salute, "Hey Inoue-san."

Rukia turned to see Ichigo followed by Keigo and Mizuiro. They sat down to join Uyruu and a big guy who Ichigo called Chad.

Rukia turned her attention back to the girls, out of curiosity she asked, "Arisawa-san, how do you all know Renji?"

Tatsuki smiled, "Renji is in our class! He's not here today because he has some work to do in the Sereitei; his division is in complete chaos! Ever since their division leader's little sister disappeared last night!" Rukia winced, 'Am I really that important?' Tatsuki began to speak again, "Oh and you can call me Tatsuki!" Orihime bounced up and down, "And you can just call me Orihime!" Rukia gave a worried smile, though she tried to cover it up, "Thanks!"

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Ichigo was taking a bit out of his sandwich when he glanced over to see Rukia. 'Hmph, I guess the midget fits in just fine.' He smiled as he remembered his last time seeing the Kuchiki family.

It was a funeral, the 6th division's captain's wife passed away. He invited all the divisions and their families to the funeral, which was the only reason I was there. After the immediate family gave their goodbyes it went by division, having my family being related to the 1st division, I was one of the first non family members to give his respects.

After paying my respects I headed towards my seat, I glanced at Byakuya Kuchiki. He had a little girl next to him, like a mini Hisana. I couldn't help but think that she was his daughter. I told my father this, He told me that was Rukia Kuchiki, and she was recently adopted into the family as his little sister.

To hell with that, no way was I going to believe Byakuya just randomly adopted some brat that so happened to look like his wife. So I never did.

Ever since that day the girl's face was forever sketched in my mind, never did I think I would bump into her again. Especially how the situation is now! 'Well, guess we'll just play this out huh?'

yea I know its short... but now you finally know how Ichigo knows Rukia is a Kuchiki!!! :) Thanks to all those who reviewed!!!! A BIG THANKS TO YOU!!!!!!! also thanks to all those who favorited/alerted this story!!!! When i woke up the next morning to see my inbox filled with so many reviews/alerts/favorites i nearly screamed!!!! It means so much to me! :) thanks!!!!

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