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Chapter 6 - The White Rabbit's Actually Black?

I stood there frozen by the voice that had just spoken. She really was here... I smirked.

"So you finally decided to show up?" I turned around to face her. There she was. Sitting on the windowsill with her legs crossed holding up an oversized pocket watch. Rukia. She took her gaze away from the time and met my eyes.

"I see you got my note, Ichigo." She nodded towards my hand still grasping the little piece of paper. My smile widened. God, I missed her.

"Just in time too." I took a step towards her.

"I guess being late paid off." She slid off the window sill and gave me an endearing smile. Tilting her head up at me now that she was significantly shorter.

"I'd say you were right on time." I looked down at her. It was weird. She seemed different than anybody else in here. She was her. She was Rukia. Not the White Queen or Red Queen, the Mad Hatter or the Cheshire Cat. She was just Rukia. I stared into her eyes just glad to know she was here and that she was really her. The one I know and lo- whoa, I must be really happy to see her. Love? I'm getting carried away here.

"Ahem excuse me. I'm sorry to interrupt but... Who are you?" Orihime pointed at Rukia with her eyebrows raised, waiting for an explanation. I forgot about Orihime completely. We both turned to face her. I wasn't surprised she didn't know who Rukia was though. Rukia's note explained that. I looked at it again.

'I fell down this damn huge hole and found myself in this weirdo Alice in Wonderland universe and everyone was calling me the White Rabbit so I played along because I love rabbits! I finally was able to get out but I saw you shuffling along, coming towards the hole, so I pulled you in and decided to have some fun ;) but once you started falling I poofed away and I couldn't find you so I left this note and other clues for you to find, so I could find you. Try not to get into too much trouble before I get to you! -Rukia'

"I'm the White Rabbit. Nice to meet you, White Queen." Rukia put on her fake actress smile and curtsied before putting her hand out for Orihime to shake. I couldn't hold back a snicker and Rukia lightly elbowed me in the ribs. Orihime took her offered hand daintily.

"Very nice to meet you, White Rabbit. As long as you're a friend of Kurosaki-Kun's then you are welcome here." She smiled at me and I felt a little uneasy.

"Thank you, White Queen your generosity proceeds you." Rukia curtsied again and I had to cover my mouth to smother my laughter.

"Yeah thanks Orihime. I don't know what I'd do if this little rabbit wasn't with me." I ruffled Rukia's hair and rested my arm on her head leaning my weight on her as if she wasn't about to topple over from it. She tried to escape but I just pulled her into my side and held her there. She stopped squirming immediately and froze. I was gonna tease her about her oh so sudden surrender but when I looked down at her I realized I was still shirtless and she was squished up against my bare chest. Damn.

"Hey Orihime, um, about those clothes..." I scratched the back of my head awkwardly with my Rukia free hand. Orihime turned and gestured us to follow. I tried to play it cool when I let Rukia go and started after Orihime. Shaking herself out of her daze, I could hear Rukia quickly catch up behind me and then, there she was, by my side again. I smiled for the hundredth time in the past five minutes. I don't think I've smiled this much since I got here. It felt nice to be content once again with this midget to keep me company. We followed Orihime in silence just enjoying each others presence. When I stole a glance at Rukia she had a small smile on her face, so I decided to tease her, of course! What else?

"That happy to see me, huh?" I nudged her with my elbow as I smirked down at her.

"I'm just so relieved that even that empty head of yours actually found my note." She smirked back at me and stuck her tongue out for good measure. I laughed.

"Oh yeah? Well it can't be that empty if I could find your sucky clues." I retorted poking her in the side.

"If they were so sucky then how come it led you right where I wanted you?" She flicked me in the arm and gave me a sideways glance as she raised an eyebrow, waiting for me to answer.

"Pbff, right where you wanted me? Then how come you were late if you knew I would be here? Hmmmmmm?" I questioned right back at her. I was grinning madly.

"I told you my watch was off." She huffed and crossed her arms over her chest. I looked at her questioningly. She looked genuinely upset. Hmmm... That's not right.

"Why so upset, little munchkin?" I tried to goad her out of this sudden slump but she didn't take the bait. She wouldn't even look at me.

"I-" She stopped and looked me in the eyes.

"What?" I asked my eyes never leaving hers. How did the mood change so fast? What the heck?! Was it something I said?

"Um excuse me but were here. This is your room Kurosaki-Kun." Orihime had stopped as well and popped us out of our own little bubble that had suddenly become very awkward. Orihime gestured to the door behind her as my room.

"There are clothes inside. And the White Rabbit's room is just across the hall." Orihime pointed to the door right across from mine.

"Thanks again Orihime." I started scratching the back of my head awkwardly again. Rukia just nodded.

"It's the least I can do for you Kurosaki-Kun. I'll leave you two as I have some business to attend to." Orihime left us to our awkward silence.

"Rukia, ugh, what were you going to say?" I needed this awkwardness to end and for us to be normal again.

"I just wanted to surprise you is all." She shrugged, pouting and looking at anything but me. I couldn't help but burst out laughing. That was it? She was too cute. Did I say cute? I meant in a midgety kind of way...

"What are you laughing at?" She yelled and smacked my arm. She glared at me as she put her hands on her hips. I tried to calm down.

"Are you kidding me, Rukia? I never in a million years would have guessed you'd be down here. Surprise me? You nearly gave me a heart attack!" I chuckled. She can be too much sometimes. I started to laugh again as her face brightened. She laughed along with me once she realized how ridiculous she was being.

"I guess you're right." She gasped out between laughs. Once we both calmed down I found myself staring into her eyes again. God, it was so good to see her.

"You've got a lot of explaining to do." I said matter-of-factly looking pointedly at her. She raised her eyebrows at me.

"You read my note, didn't you?" She asked playfully, knowing full well what I meant.

"Yeah and I still can't believe you're the one who dragged me down here." I sighed. She chuckled at my distress.

"So what did you want me to explain?" She tilted her head to the side and grinned. That little butt! I scowled.

"Like how did you get down here? What were you doing here before and after I got here? And how did you get out of here? And why did you stay? And why-" She cut me off with a flick to my forehead. I looked at her intensely. No way was she gonna avoid my questions.

"That sounds like it'll take a long time. I promise I'll explain everything tomorrow but for now you get changed and then let's get something to eat cause I'm starved." I was about to argue and demand that she answer me now but my stomach had other ideas. At the mention of food it growled. She smirked.

"Fine!" I grumbled turning around and walking into my room. I turned to take a quick glance at Rukia only to find her retreating back disappearing into her own room. I shut the door behind me and found the clothes laid out for me on the bed. I changed quickly and walked back out of the room. Rukia stood there waiting for me. I smiled. She smiled back than HER stomach growled. I chuckled.

"Come on let's go." I nodded to the stairs we had climbed just a few minutes ago but it felt like a lifetime ago. Time in this place sure was weird. As we were walking back towards that kitchenish room we first met in, we heard a loud bang to the left of us. We turned in that direction just in time to see Byakuya blast through the closet door and tumble to the ground. He's probably not a happy camper. He got up, dusted himself off and spotted us. Or he spotted me at least considering his mood went from calm and collected to raging volcano in the matter of seconds. He glared and started to stomp over to me. Just as he was about to unleash his fury...

"Nii-Sama?!" Rukia looked in disbelief at her brother.

"And who might YOU be?" Byakuya turned towards her and asked in as calm a manner as he could. He was still fuming and he started to breath heavily to try and reclaim composure. Rukia looked incredulously at her brother, in shock that he didn't know who she was. Ah, hell.

And that's a rap people! Chapter 6 done! Did you guys love those little fun awkward IchiRuki moments? Review and let me know how I did! I'll be your best friend if you do XD I promise ;) And there'll be more IchiRuki fluff coming up! One last thank you to all those amazing people who reviewed :D till next time! MC out :)