Confessions

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH.

NOTE- WHEN -- APPEARS, IT IS A FLASHBACK.

CHAPTER 2

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH

Ichigo wandered down the stairs sleepily, his thoughts on the night before, why had Rukia acted so badly to Orihime? Why was it she seemed regretful once Orihime had gone? What was going on with her? His train of thought was interrupted by a short black haired girl walking down the stairs, "Morning midget," Ichigo greeted her playfully.

"Shut up," She retorted. Ichigo had decided not to mention the night before, he didn't want any more arguments with Rukia, because it seemed she always won. Rukia had busied herself with pouring Juice and cereal out for her breakfast, "Listen, Ichigo, I have something I need to tell you," Her expression was serious, this made Ichigo worry, "Since I've met you," She took a deep breath, readying herself for the worst, "We've developed a friendship like no other I've ever had, your always here for me Ichigo, you're always the one I can turn to you for help, and I really think-" She was cut off by the sound of a phone ringing, a weak hollow had just appeared close by, Rukia stood up, ready for action, but Ichigo led her back to her seat, "Don't worry, finish your breakfast, I got this," And with that he was gone. 'That's why I love him' she thought to herself, smiling.

Ichigo walked back into his home, breathing heavily, 'Wonder what Rukia wanted earlier?' He mused. Ichigo wandered upstairs and opened the door to his room to find it littered with scrunched up balls of paper and Rukia sitting as his desk with a pen and an angry look on her face. "Rukia, what do you call this?!"

"Ichigo? I didn't expect you to be back yet!" She was blushing incredibly, Ichigo smiled and picked up one of the papers, "No! Don't touch that!" Rukia ran up to Ichigo and hit the paper out of his hand.

"Rukia, what's wrong? You've been acting weird all day."

"Are you sure you want to know?"

"Yes, I am."

"Ichigo, I l-love y-you." She stammered, red in the face and staring at the floor.

"Rukia… why didn't you say sooner?" With that he moved closer to Rukia, she could feel his warm breath on her face and it made her spine chill, she leaned into him, and their lips met.