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Chapter 2

I'm so confused, I see the police leaving without the thief. But what's worse is that I've been discovered, he caught me. Oh god what am I going to do? I should quickly leave, he might come to my apartment. I'll just have to leave my home for a few days until this dies down. I quickly run to my room to grab my Chappy backpack and stuff it with some clothes I find in closet. I grab my purse and run straight to the door. But when I open it, to my despair I see the orange hair thief coming out of the elevator.

"Ahhh!" I scream and immediately close the door, my heart starts pounding fast. He starts knocking and when I don't open it. He says, "I believe you are Rukia Kuchki. Open this door and explain to me what is going on."

He knows my name? Did the police tell him who called?

"I know you're inside, open the door." He bangs the door again. I was going to say something but then all of the sudden I hear Renji's voice.
"Hey orange hair freak what do you think you're doing?" Renji asked annoyed.
"My name is Ichigo Kurosaki and it's none of your business. This is only between me and her... Wow are all the neighbors here noisy?" He said the last part to himself.

What should I do? I don't want Renji involved in this. But I also don't what to face the thief, he seems intimidating. I take a deep breath and open the door. I see all my neighbors also coming out of their apartments. Probably wondering what is happening since it's always uneventful they want to catch the action. I look at Renji and he was calling someone, probably Mr. Urahara. The orange hair thief looks annoyed with the crowd he attracted. I wasn't too happy either.

"Wait, isn't that Ichigo Kurosaki the handsome singer from the U.S! Rangiku come out you have to see this!" My neighbor Momo said calling her roommate.
"Hi, yes I'm Ichigo Kurosaki. Nice to meet a fan." Ichigo said smiling at her.
"Pffft, he's not handsome." Renji said as he ended the call with Urahara.
"You're just jealous." Rangiku said joining Momo at the door. "Will you please sign your CD for me?"
"Of course I will after I finish my business with Ms. Kuchki." Ichigo said looking back at me.
"Ms. Kuchki? Oh so that's Rapunzel's real name." Rangiku said smiling at me.

This isn't looking too good for me. I don't want everyone on the fourth floor knowing my secret. Then they'll think I'm even more weird. I'll have to probably move out of my apartment to avoid the gossip.

"All right security is here. What's the problem?" Urahara announced."This man here is harassing Rukia. Please take him out of here." Renji said pointing at Ichigo.
"I'm not the one who's harassing her. She's the one who's-" Without thinking anything through I just hugged Ichigo tightly.

He stopped talking surprised at the sudden physical contact. Everyone especially Momo and Rangiku look shock. "No fair we want hugs too!" They said coming towards Ichigo. That's when I let go and he said,"You know what I'll talk to you later Rukia so don't think of running away from me. Cause I won't let this pass. Sorry girls I have to go, next time I'll bring you two something special."

"Promise?" They both said in unison.
"Promise." Ichigo said smiling at them. The two went crazy after that.
"Don't ever come back here!" Renji yelled as Ichigo got inside the elevator.

Once the elevator doors closed I could finally relax. I'm so relieve, now I don't have to worry about him revealing anything to my neighbors. Now I just have to make sure he won't be coming back.

"I'm sorry for making a big commotion." I said apologizing to all my neighbors.
"Rapunzel you just made our day, don't worry about it." Momo and Rangiku both said excited. I'm glad they weren't angry at me. Probably the only one who was upset was Renji.

"Are you okay Rukia? He didn't scare you did he?" He asked concerned.
"I'm fine thanks for asking I just-"

I hear my phone ring and look at the ID number I didn't recognize the number. Who could it be?

"Excuse me Renji I'll talk to you later. Thanks again for watching out for me."
"It's no, no problem. I'm always here for you whenever you need anything." I nodded and Renji went inside his apartment.

"Hello?"
"Meet me at the small park by your apartment. I'll be waiting there, if you don't show up in the next five minutes I'm going to report you to the police and press charges-"
"Charges? What for? How did you get my number?" I asked terrified.
"Doesn't matter how I got it. But I'm pressing charges for peeping and stalking. My lawyers are very good, since I deal with it very often. I'm sure you don't want to become the next fan girl to end up in prison?"

I can't believe he is threatening me.

"Um.. I'll be right there." I said not having much of a choice.
"Good, see you soon."

How am I going to clear this mess up? I don't want to tell him the reason why I was peeping. If he really is going to report me to the police then I have to tell the truth. I reluctantly walk to the park and find the orange hair man, sitting on the bench looking at two children playing.
"Hello little girl glad you didn't make me wait too long. Come and have a seat." He said making room for me to sit next to him.
"It's okay... I'll stand." He smiled and got up from the bench. He grabs my hand and sits me down on the bench.
"What are you doing? Let me go!" I said struggling to free myself.
"I don't want to chase a little girl around the neighborhood. We're just going to talk." He sat down.

Little girl does he think I'm a kid?

"Start talking little one. Why were you peeping and what made you think I was a thief?" He asked.
"Please... lets forget what happen earlier. I promise I won't do it again." I said trying to avoid revealing anything. "I can't do that just answer the question." He said. I look away and plan not to answer him. "You know you're making this worse for yourself. Maybe you don't think I'm being serious about reporting you to the police." I hear him dialing on his phone. I quickly turn to see him waiting for the police to answer.

"Wait! Okay I'll tell you." He hangs up and smirks. "All right then lets hear it."

My heart pounds fast and I feel my cheeks start to feel warm. This is going to be so embarrassing.

"Ah could it be you like my older brother?" He said all ready guessing my reason for blushing. Wait did he just say older brother. This man is related to him?
"It's just a small crush."
"A small crush I don't think so. Stalking a handsome young man isn't a simple crush. I should tell my brother he has a small admirer that stalks him all day."
"No don't tell him! Please keep this to yourself. I promise I won't ever do this again I'll just forget everything about him." I said begging.
"I don't believe that. But if you want me to keep this dark secret of yours to myself I need something in return for my silence, also if you don't want me report you to the police I'm expecting you to give me something."

He's blackmailing me? What a cruel person.

"What do you want from me?"
"Help me get through tonight's dinner." He simply said."Tonight's dinner? That's it?" I asked surprised at the simple request.
"Yes is it a deal?" I look at him suspiciously there must be something else. He smirk and asked, "Don't you trust me?"

"How could I trust you. When we just met?" I said.

"Come on little one. What can I do to make you believe me? I just want someone to help me get through dinner. My brother is bringing someone who I get nervous around and if I have someone by my side I can get relax a bit more. I'm a man who keeps his word, please help me." He said. Deep inside me tells me I could trust him. But just in case I take my phone and quickly write a contract.

"Here sign this contract and I'll help with tonight's dinner."
"All right." He took my phone and sign the contract.

"Lets go then little one." Why does he keep saying that he knows my real name all ready.
"Where are we going?"
"To the market to buy some groceries. My brother doesn't have his fridge stock up with things we need to make dinner. My manger brought me a car so we can take my car."
"All right lets go." I said.

As we are making our way to the parking lot Ichigo is busy talking on his phone with his manager, thanking for the car. It was a nice red sports car. My brother-in-law has many sports car in Tokyo. He keeps trying to give me a car but I don't really need one since I don't go anywhere. We both getting into the car when I hear Renji's voice.

"Rukia!"
"Oh look it's the red-head wonder what he wants." Ichigo said pointing at Renji who was running towards us as fast as he could.
"Where are you going with Rukia? You shouldn't go with strangers especially any male. I don't trust him at all."
"Renji don't worry I'll be fine. We'll just going to the market to buy groceries." I explain.
"I'm going with you two beside I need to buy um... somethings myself."
"Hold on are you her boyfriend?" Ichigo asked.
"No... I'm-"
"Are you her father, brother?"
"No."
"Then why are you so worried? You act like her guardian, she doesn't need your permission to go anywhere. She's free to go with who ever she wants. Tell him." He said looking at me.
"I'm okay Renji I'm just helping Kurosaki do some errands it'll be a quick trip to the market." I can tell he wasn't going to let this go no matter how many times I say it's fine.
"I'm coming along. Like I said I need to buy some stuff." Renji opened the car door and Ichigo didn't seem to like it at all.

"Little one lets walk instead I believe there is market at walking distance right?." Ichigo walked towards me and took my hand. We left Renji dumbfounded. We started to cross the road and we can hear Renji yelling behind us.

"Let go of her hand! She doesn't need someone to hold her hand she's old enough to walk across the road." Renji said angry.

"Kurosaki you can let go of my hand." I said. Instead of letting go he grabs my hand tighter. Renji stepped in front of us blocking our way to the sidewalk. He glared at Ichigo, "Didn't you hear me I said to let her go."
"Why should I? I don't see anything wrong with holding hands."
"It's wrong! She's not your girlfriend!" Renji angrily shouted.

"Yes she is." I looked at him shocked. I couldn't believe what he was saying. When did I agree to this?
"She's my new friend I don't get why you are staring at me like I grew another head. Ah- you think I meant it as we were a couple -"
"What the hell is wrong with you? Almost gave me a heart attack. Just say friend don't say girlfriend or else people will get the wrong idea."

"You like her..." Ichigo stated. Renji's face turns so red that it matches his hair color. Does he like me? "I-I-I have to go I just remember that I have a very important meeting. I'll see you later." He ran so fast out of our view he almost knocked down a few people as he made his way back to the apartments.
"Good I made him go away. Come on let's get going." Ichigo said. I could tell he was happy to be without Renji.

As we arrived back to the apartments I realized that building two was well-kept and looked so much better than my apartment building. It seems the wealthier residents live here. The moment you walk in you can hear classical music playing in the background. When we got to the elevator I could see that it was big enough to fit a lot of people. Our elevator only could fit three people. I wonder what job he had.

I realized Ichigo didn't say anything after we exit the market. I thought he would be talking and asking me questions. But I'm glad he wasn't. In the elevator ride he was texting somebody and I felt like I was being ignore now. I don't why that bother me, normally I'm happy when people don't talk to me. When we reached the fourth floor Ichigo got out first and lead me to the apartment that was on the left side.

"Here we are my brother's apartment." Ichigo said opening the door. He walked right in but I stood frozen at the door. I couldn't walk inside. All these years that I've looked through my window to see this apartment in person felt so strange. I could even smell the cologne that he uses mix with the nice clean scent of his home.

"Hey aren't you coming in? You're not planning on running are you? We made a contract remember." Ichigo snapped me out of my thoughts. He took the one grocery bag I was carrying and came behind me. He started pushing me inside the apartment. Once I was in he closed the door.

"All right make yourself at home. My brother and my friend are coming in an hour so we have to hurry up and get everything ready. You can start cutting the vegetables and I'll start cooking the chicken." He said as we headed to the kitchen. His kitchen look so new and he had brand new appliances. I looked around the kitchen and saw the dining table. I imagine him siting eating breakfast, this was amazing. Ichigo took out the supplies and we started to work on dinner. It was silent for a few minutes. It seemed that Ichigo wanted me to start a conversation but since there was no sign of me attempting to start any time soon. He started to talk.

"So little one how did you meet my brother?" He asked.
"I-I just met him on the small park where we met today." I said.
"Really? Did you talk to him?"
"No, I'm too awkward and I don't like to talk to people."
"I notice that when we were at the market. Why don't you like talking to people?"
"Why are you asking me personal questions?" I said annoyed.

"All right then I'll be fair why don't you ask me questions then." He said smiling at me. I really didn't want to talk at all. I just want to get through dinner so I won't go to prison and my secret would be safe. But I'll just play along with this. I start thinking on what to ask.
"Umm, why are you here visiting your brother?" I asked.
"I haven't seen him in three years I've been busy with my album and I decided to record my new album in Karakura to get some inspiration. I'll be leaving in three months. Next question."
"Are you really famous? I've never heard of you before."
"I'm famous in the U.S and I can see I'm starting to get famous here in Japan. Do you want a copy of my album I'll even sign it."
"No thanks."

We stayed quiet again. When I thought we were staying quiet for the rest of the time I heard him speak again.

"Why did you're neighbor call you Rapunzel?"
"It's because I stay in my apartment and barely leave." I couldn't believe I actually admitted that.
"I see, well seems like that is all going to change." He said smiling at me.
"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Hey little one could you set up the dining table the plates and glasses are in the center cabinet." He said ignoring my question. I started to set the dinning table while Ichigo finish making dinner. Soon he will be here. I hope I'll be able to stay for dinner and don't end up running away. I just need to keep reminding myself of the deal I made with Ichigo then everything will go smoothly. I finished setting the table and help Ichigo bring the simple dinner over to the table. That's when we heard the door open.

They're here.

I feel my body start to shake I'm so nervous. I start playing with my hair and I honestly felt like I was going to faint. But then I felt a strong hand on my shoulder and I look to see Ichigo giving me a reassuring smile. I start to calm down and take a deep breath. That's when he comes into view along with another girl. They both smile at us, the young woman runs into Ichigo arms for a hug.

"Ichigo! I'm so happy to see you. You should visit us more often now that you're a star you forget about us small people." She said.
"Senna you know I could never forget about you." Ichigo said holding her tight in his arms.
"Hey Ichigo who's our guest?" When I heard his voice I felt such happiness that I haven't felt in a long time.
"Oh Kaien this is a new friend, I want to introduce you to her. Rukia Kuchki this is my older brother Kaien Kurosaki."

Kaien so that's his name.

"Ms. Kuchki very nice to meet you." He smiled. Immediately I could feel my cheeks burn. He's so perfect.
"Say hello little one." Ichigo said giving me a small push towards Kaien.
"H-H-Hello it's a pleasure to meet you." I said quietly.
"Hi I'm Senna, nice to meet you. I'm happy Ichigo found a girlfriend. It makes me feel more comfortable to know he has someone by his side." She said giving me a tight hug. I stood still I haven't receive hugs in such a long time.
"She's my friend. Senna please don't make her feel uncomfortable." Ichigo said grabbing Senna. She let me go and I could breath again.
"Smells good here shouldn't we start having dinner?" Kaien pull out one of the chairs at the table and looked at me. "Come have a seat Ms. Kuchki." I nodded and sat down Kaien sat in the chair next to me. I must be dreaming. I'm so happy to be here. Never did I imagine to be in his apartment having dinner with him. I hope I never get up from this sweet dream.

"I want to sit next to Kaien." Senna complained. I looked up at her and she looked like a little girl with her arms cross.
"Just relax Senna it's not going to kill you if you don't sit next to my brother." Ichigo and Senna sat in front of us and I could feel Senna glaring at me. That glare triggered a memory of my past. Back in high school that's how many students would stare at me. My happy moment is quickly changing to a bad one. I try my best to ignore it and just continue with this dinner. Soon it'll be over and I'll never have to see Ichigo, Senna and sadly Kaien. I will think of this dinner as the end of my peeping days.

As we were eating dinner I would just keep myself out of the conversation Ichigo was having with his brother and Senna. Every time I would hear Kaien's voice I would feel like I was up in a cloud. I badly wanted to look at his face up close but that wouldn't be a good idea. I would just take some glaces and see him smile at his brother.

"So Ms. Kuchki how did you meet my younger brother? I don't think he has told me anything about you." Kaien asked. I wanted to answer him so badly but I couldn't open my mouth. I was so nervous that I forgot how to talk."We met today, she was the only girl who didn't know I'm a celebrity. Turns out she's a huge fan of someone I know." Ichigo answered for me.
"Who is it?" Kaien asked.
"Someone who is close to me, I'm actually a little jealous-" What is he doing? Is he trying to tell Kaien that I like him.
"You know I think I should leave now." I said getting up.

"Not so fast little one, remember what we talked about earlier."
"Trust me I haven't forgotten but it seems you have." I said accusing him.
"Sorry it slipped my mind. I promise I'll behave." Ichigo said. Everyone look confused but didn't bother asking us anything. We continue our dinner, once we were done we sat in the living room and Ichigo was busy telling everyone his stories when he was on his tour. I wasn't very focus on what Ichigo was saying, I was busy focusing on Kaien and realized he was looking back at me. Again my face felt warm, I couldn't believe he was looking at me. "Kaien stop staring at her." Senna blurted out interrupting Ichigo story.

"Sorry it's just that Ms. Kuchki has the same color eyes as someone I-"
"Kaien don't think about the past. She's not alive anymore you have to move on." I was surprise at Senna's words. How could she say such horrible things. Kaien look pretty hurt and Ichigo just seem angry. I wonder if the person he was thinking about was his girlfriend?

"Senna stop it,you know my brother is still sensitive." Ichigo said trying to calm down.
"Kaien please forget her, can't you open up your heart to someone else. You know I love-"
"Didn't you hear me Senna? Just stop you know what my brother is feeling. He doesn't like you that way. Why can't you let him go and accept my feelings? I just came to visit you two and you're too busy caring for Kaien. Can't you at least pay attention to me just this once, instead of being jealous. " Ichigo blurted out. This was starting to feel uncomfortable. Senna started crying and ran out the door.

"Ichigo you shouldn't have said that to her. You should go after her and apologize." Kaien said.
"You go she wouldn't want to see me now anyway. I'll talk to her later, besides I'm going to take little one home now."

Kaien nodded. "I'm sorry Ms. Kuchki for this. It must have been awkward, I'll make it up to you next time we meet." He said. Once he left I felt upset this wasn't the night I was expecting. But I hope everything works out for everyone. I turn to look back at Ichigo and notice him looking out the window and was staring at my apartment window. "Do you think I can sleep over at your place for tonight?"

A/N: I hope this chapter didn't suck, I know the ending wasn't the best I couldn't think of a way to end it. Bear with me I'm trying to get used to writing again. I'll do better on my next chapter ^-^

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