Sorry it took me so long to update this story. I got carried away with updating otd. Lol. I've been having a rough time lately. I got a cold then I got a sinus infection and then guess what else happens? On Friday morning at work I was too busy jacking my jaws and then bam just like that I was in agonizing pain. I sprained my finger it is now in a splint so typing is like arggh lol.

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Rukia's blood shot eyes watched the sun make its way through the clouds. It had been three days and Ichigo was still in critical condition. He hadn't opened his eyes or said a word to her.

Reaching her hand inside her jean pocket she pulled out the ultrasound picture of their babies.

Rukia sighed. She couldn't sleep no matter how hard she tried. She stayed sitting next to Ichigo's bed staring at him.

His chest would rise and fall heavily. Rukia felt guilty even though Tatsuki kept reassuring her that it wasn't her fault. That Ichigo had brought it upon himself.

If only she had stayed there longer. If only she had stayed the night in their home.

Rukia brought her knees up to her chest and started crying again. She had been crying for the past three days like it was some kind of ritual.

All she wanted was to hear his voice again, to feel his touch again, and to just be comfortable knowing he was going to be alright.

Rukia hugged her knees tighter while letting her tears fall. Her jeans were stained in tears. A knock at the door made her jump.

Wiping her eyes she walked to the door.

"Hey, I brought you something to eat and drink." Tatsuki and Rangiku gave her a hug.

"Rukia, have you been crying?"

"N-no, my allergies are just bothering me pretty bad. They seem to have gotten worse since I've gotten pregnant."

"I don't believe you." Tatsuki said putting a hand on her friend's shoulder.

"Rukia, it'll be okay. You should know by now Ichigo is a fighter." Rangiku smiled reassuringly.

Rukia grabbed her drink and food before taking a seat next to Ichigo's bed once more.

"He probably hates me now."

"Ichigo couldn't hate you even if he wanted to." Tatsuki laughed.

Rukia picked up her spork and started eating her food really fast.

"Well, I guess it's a good thing we got you some food! You must be really hungry."

Rukia ate the three course meal within a matter of five minutes.

"That was delicious."

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"Ichigo..." a dark voice said.

"What the fuck? Where am I?"

"This is the spiritual realm. You were almost killed."

Ichigo sat up rubbing the back of his head.

"I don't remember anything except me and Rukia hating each other. Well, her hating me anyway."

"You started snorting a lot of cocaine and drinking heavily. That's why you didn't care."

"Am I dead?"

"I don't think it's your time. Just be careful next time. Rukia needs you."

"She hates my fucking guts."

"She has been by your side this whole time. I'm going to send you back now. Remember, next time you might not be so lucky."

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Rukia had fallen asleep. She was snoring lightly. If only there had been a cot in the room then she probably wouldn't wake up with a bad pain in her neck.

Ichigo's eyes slowly opened. His pupils hurting from the bright light shining above him. Why didn't someone shut that damn thing off and why did his chest feel so heavy?

Turning his neck he spotted Rukia with her head tilted forward.

Ichigo scowled. He wakes up and the freaking midget is asleep.

Taking his hand out from under the cover he reached for one of her left over sporks. Picking it up with what little strength he had he hit her right in the head.

Rukia shot out of her chair sprinting towards him anger written clearly on her face.

"You stupid strawberry-headed buffoon!"

Ichigo laughed.

"I didn't want you to break your neck, midget."

Rukia smirked as she pulled his orange mane with full force.

"Oww! Fuck, Rukia! I'm in enough pain as it is!"

Ichigo grabbed both sides of her face pulling her in for a gentle kiss.

"Why would I want to kiss someone who tries fucking another girl?"

Rukia pouted crossing her arms.

"I didn't fuck her, Rukia!" Ichigo shouted angrily.

It hurt when he yelled.

"Y-you!" Rukia couldn't say anymore as the tears just started to fall.

"I'm sorry." Ichigo said in almost a whisper.

"I was so worried." Rukia started crying hard.

"Rukia, I'm sorry. I messed up. If you don't want to talk to me anymore, I understand. You can leave if you want."

Rukia continued crying. Ichigo wanted to get out of the bed so bad, but he couldn't. His dad had him hooked up to an IV with morphine, another one to hydrate him, and then he had a catheter so he didn't have to get up to use the restroom.

"Come here, baby." Ichigo said in a soft tone.

Rukia walked over to him. Her eyes red and puffy from crying.

Ichigo put his hand against her warm, tear streaked, cheek. His hand was cold. On instinct Rukia put her hand over his and stroked it to give it some warmth.

"I wish I could get out of this damn bed." Ichigo grimaced as he felt his cock get hard wanting to spring free, but he couldn't do a damn thing. It had been a while since Rukia had given him any.

Rukia took a seat on Ichigo's bed and rested her head on his chest. She was so tired.

Ichigo smiled at the warmth of her head laying on his chest.

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"Do you think Ichigo is gonna be pissed?" Renji asked curiously.

"Hell no. He's gonna love this baby." Grimmjow shined a brand new blue Nissan Skyline.

"I can't believe you bought it for him."

"Kaien needs to shut his fucking mouth. If he wants a drag race when Ichigo is better, he'll fucking get one!"

"Ichigo will beat the fuck out of him." Renji said looking at his boss's brand new sports car.

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"I see you two made up!"

"Yeah." Ichigo said rolling his eyes at his dad.

"I need to go to the restroom." Rukia put her hand to her mouth dashing for the toilet.

Ichigo sighed as he watched his girlfriend attempt to hold back her food.

Isshin's eyes roamed the room when he spotted the ultrasound picture on a table.

Isshin quickly picked it up before looking at his son.

"My son. When were you going to tell me Rukia was pregnant?"

Ichigo got a lump in his throat.

"I was going to tell you…eventually."

"She's having twins? Good job, my boy!"

Ichigo's eyes widened in horror.

"T-t-twins? No…uh…let me see that." Ichigo grabbed the photo out of his father's hand staring at his two unborn children.

"See, there's two of them. Did Rukia not tell you she was expecting two?"

"No." Ichigo scowled.

After scowling a small smile appeared on his face as he stared at the photo.

He felt light headed and shocked all the same, though.

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R&R!