Rapunzel Chapter 3, a bleach fanfic

A/N: Hi I'm back. All right I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who review, favorites, and follows my story. Each new person who adds my story makes me smile. So please keep showing your support =) I want to dedicate this Chapter to Animevy116 she gave me a boost of confidence =) Thanks again.

All right on with chapter 3!

Chapter 3

Why am I at a bar? I can't believe I actually agreed to come with Ichigo. He's drinking too much and now he's completely drunk. I should have stopped him at two drinks but he probably wouldn't listen to me.

"Hey little one why don't you join me? Come on... Have a drink. I'll tell the bartender you're old enough to drink." He said, I can barely understand his words.
"Ichigo I'm twenty-two." I said annoyed that he keeps thinking I'm a child.
"Really? You're the same age as me!" He said excitedly.

Everyone at the bar started staring at us. Today was too much for me, I already stepped out of my comfort zone too many times. I have to go back home, I'm sure Ichigo will be fine by himself. Besides he can't make me stay with him anymore, I have already completed the request he made in our contract. I get up and tell the bartender not to give him more drinks and to call a taxi for him. I walk out of the bar and start making my way back to my apartment. I realize the small street was dark the only light this street had was the one light post by the bar. Its been a long time since I walked home by myself this late before. I honestly didn't want to go by myself, I wish I had more money to take a taxi. I look at the parking lot and see Ichigo's car parked across the street. But what good is it if I don't even know how to drive a car.

"Little one! Don't leave me please!" I heard Ichigo yell. I look back and see him coming down the street struggling to walk in a straight path.
"Ichigo I'm going home, I did my job. Now please keep your side of the deal and let's move on with our lives like we never met." I tell him coldly.
"How can you be so mean? I'm upset and I don't have anyone else to talk to. I-I-I just want someone to comfort m-" Ichigo ended up reaching for the light post and slowly slides down and ends up sitting on the sidewalk and passes out.

I quickly check his pulse and call his name a few times. Then he opens his eyes and says, "Senna... I love you." He cups one side of my cheek and kisses me. His lips softly pressing against my and I quickly back off and slap him. I couldn't believe he kiss me! I cover my mouth and saw Ichigo rubbing his cheek. I suddenly remember what happen in high school. That one school dance ruin my innocence, I could never forget him for hurting me. I started to cry, I wish I could just erase this horrible memory.

"Why... are you...crying?" Ichigo asks confused.
"Just leave me alone, I don't ever want to see you again." I say angrily, I run off leaving Ichigo behind. Never in my life have I ran this fast I felt like I would never reach my home. I just want to reach my bed and be under my covers where I feel safe and no one can hurt me.

-Next morning-

Six o' clock he's getting up.

I get up from bed and walk to my window and see Kaien getting ready to start his day. He was on his phone and looked worried. Probably wondering about Ichigo. Did he not arrive home last night? I suddenly felt worried but why am I worried? We're strangers I don't ever need to think about him again, after he kissed me and got me confused with Senna I don't need to worry.

I shrug it of and walk to the bathroom to see myself in the mirror and see my eyes red and puffy from crying so much last night. I'm glad I don't have to go anywhere so I don't have to worry about my appearance. I walk back to the window and see Kaien doing the same morning routine, but sadly this time I won't join him. I reach for my curtains and for the first time let them cover my view of Kaien's apartment.

This is going to take a lot of self-control.

As I was getting dressed I hear someone quietly knocking on my door. I never have anyone knocking my door this early. I look through my peep-hole and see no one standing outside, maybe I'm just imagining things. I walk away and hear the quiet knock again, I go back and this time I see a familiar face that I wanted to forget. If he keeps knocking at my door I'll call Mr. Urahara to handle Ichigo. I head for my desk and decide to start editing since yesterday I didn't do anything, I'm already behind one day's work and my boss would be upset if I'm late on any work.

Bing Bing

"I can't focus!" I say yelling at my phone, I pick it up and see text messages all from Ichigo. I don't bother reading them and just deleted them and turn off my phone, so I can concentrate on my work. But wait, how did he get my number? Oh that doesn't matter I'll just get a new number. As two hours past I look over at my clock and decided to have some breakfast. But then I remember I ran out of eggs and forgot to buy some yesterday. Why didn't I buy any? Now I have to go to the market. I walk to my chappy money jar I have in the kitchen counter and have enough money for eggs and some juice. I walk to my door and when I push it I felt there was something blocking the door. I try pushing harder and it wouldn't budge. Until my third push I almost fell on the floor, luckily I had someone who caught me before I could fall. Wait who caught me? Looking up I see Ichigo giving me a small awkward smile.

"Morning little one. I've waited outside your door all nigh-"
"Let me go! Don't you remember what I told you last night?" I angrily ask."Actually I don't remember anything when we got to the bar. Normally when I'm drunk I become very emotional and start saying things about Senna. But it seems I did something worse since you're so angry with me. What did I do?" Ichigo asks very clueless.
"I don't want to talk about it. Leave now and don't come to see me ag-" Ichigo bent down he was eye level with me. Caught by surprise and looked down avoiding his intense gaze and covering my mouth. He better not repeat last night kiss.
"Sorry little one I didn't mean to kiss you. Like I said I'm very emotional when I'm drunk. Don't take the kiss seriously, it doesn't mean anything." He explained.
"Doesn't mean anything you say? How would you know what the other person is feeling? Haven't you notice my red, puffy eyes? I cried all night because of you!" I yelled.

"Cried? Was the kiss something that bad I'm truly sorry. What if I make it up to you. Want to come with me to the beach this Friday? I'm going with my brother and I can help you two get together. I think my brother liked-"

"You don't understand Ichigo, it's not something you can easily make up. I really wish you can understand. Now move I have to go to the market, leaving this early I won't have to deal with too many people." Ichigo moves out of my way and I make sure to lock my door. I quickly get in the elevator and see Ichigo not moving, which I was glad knowing he wasn't going to follow me. Once I got outside I find Renji sitting on the sidewalk he seemed to be waiting for someone. I quietly try to pass him before he can notice me, but of course Ichigo have to call out my name which made Renji turn around and glare at Ichigo. Why can't I be ignored?

"Little one!" I don't stop walking and continue to ignore Ichigo.
"Hey leave her alone! I've been waiting to talk to you Ichigo." I hear Renji say.
"We can talk later first I need to talk to Rukia. Hey Rukia just listen to this I won't stop meeting you! If we don't talk now then I'll just wait till you want to talk! Sooner or later you're going to be annoyed by my persistence!"

I can't believe he won't give up. This is getting annoying, I stop and walk back to Ichigo and Renji. If I just do what he wants he'll stop bothering and I won't have to deal with him anymore. "Alright let's talk Ichigo, so you can leave me alone. What do you want to say?"

"Hey red-head give us some privacy will you?" Ichigo says to Renji.
"Pfft after you finish your talk, I'll be waiting to talk to you. Meet me at the playground over there." Renji said pointing at the playground."Yes I'll be there soon." Renji nodded and walked in the direction of the playground.
"Little- ah Rukia I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I'm sorry about the kiss I probably broke the trust we had. I should have realize this would hurt you. I really want to make it up to you and I also want to apologize for Senna's outburst. I knew she was jealous the moment Kaien was being nice to you. She can't help it when Kaien pays attention to any other women. But I'm thankful and happy that you were with me. I'm really sorry for yesterday, please let me make it up to you. After I pay you back for helping me, I promise you won't see me anymore."

"Do you really mean it?" I ask."Yes, I'll take you to the beach this Friday and Kaien will be joining us. He wants to apologize as well for dinner." Ichigo explains.
"All right then. But just to let you know if you ever kiss me again I'll report you to the police." I said.
"Don't worry little one, I promise I won't kiss you again, unless you ask me." He said winking. I roll my eyes and walk away before I lose my temper.

-Friday-

Finally it's Friday. To my surprise I'm so excited to go to the beach. Hisana promise me we would go with Byakuya before I graduated high school. But sadly that never happen. So today I want to make sure I enjoy my time at the beach. I pack my chappy backpack with two towels, sunscreen and another spare of clothes. I look at the time and realize Ichigo and Kain are probably outside waiting for me.

I walk downstairs and see the Kurosaki brothers putting their things in the trunk. "Hey little one right on time. I thought I was going to have to drag you out. Guess you really want to go to the beach." He said taking my chappy bag and putting it with the rest of the things. "Hello Ms. Kuchki, I'm happy you agree to come with us." Kaien said opening the passenger side door for me. I got in and Ichigo was going to be the driver and I was hoping Kaien would be driving. The brothers were busy talking most of the way to the beach, I was glad to just be a listener and not worry about saying anything.

"Ichigo you should but on some music. I think Ms. Kuchki could be tired of us talking." Kaien said laughing.
"All right hold on, little one can you find a CD? It's inside the glove compartment."

I open it and find a few, I just pick out a random CD and play it. The first track was an acoustic song. I actually enjoyed a lot. The lyrics were also nice, it was like a story. The lyrics were explaining how the guy feels every time he sees the girl he loves with another person. It was so sincere and the one listening can feel the sadness. When the song ended I could feel Ichigo taking glances at me. I turn to look at him and he just smiles. "Did you like the song?"

"I did. It was... nice." I said.
"Nice? That's all you have to say? This song was my number one on the music charts." I look at him surprise to find out that We are listening to his CD. How can a beautiful song be his?
"I don't believe it. You are not the singer it doesn't even sound like you."

Ichigo starts to sing the first line of the song and I'm in shock when the beautiful voice I heard on the CD was actually Ichigo's. I look down at the cover and see Ichigo holding a black guitar. It is him.

"My brother always got that kind of reaction when we were in school. All the girls couldn't believe that Kaien's younger brother had such a good voice." Kaien said laughing.
"All right just be quiet Kaien and let Rukia listen to the album." Ichigo said annoyed at his brother.

I listen to the album it had ten songs and I hate to admit it but I loved each song so much. All the songs were about different and unique. But I wasn't going to tell Ichigo that. As I was taking out the CD and putting it back in the case I hear Kaien in the back quietly singing. His voice was not bad either, it wasn't as great as Ichigo but it was still nice to hear him. I wish I could sing, but my sister Hisana was the one with the beautiful voice. She would sing to me at night when I was young.

"We're here!" Ichigo said loud enough to hurt my ears. I look out and see the blue ocean. Now I'm really excited to be here. The Karakura beach had a few people all ready setting up their things. Ichigo parks the car and I quickly jump out and touch the sand. I wish Hisana was here with me. She would love to be at the beach. "Hey little one here's your weird-looking bunny backpack." Ichigo said throwing it and I caught it and just glared at him. "Ms. Kuchki can you go and save us a spot on the beach. A lot of people are going to start to show up." Kaien said. I nodded and started looking for a good spot. I found a place that was near the little food court. Soon Ichigo and Kaien came with the things and started setting everything. I helped them out as well then I hear someone call Ichigo.

"Ignore that, it's probably a fan. If they ask any of you if I'm Ichigo just lie. I don't want to deal with fans today." Ichigo said putting on some dark sunglasses.

"Ichigo, Kaien don't you ignore me."
"Senna?" We all look at the direction of the voice and sure enough it's Senna.
"What are you doing here?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm here with some of my old college friends." She said pointing at a small group of people coming our way. I recognize two people, Renji and Uryuu. Oh god I just remember Renji invited me to come to the beach today as well. I completely forgot to give them my answer. What is he going to think when he sees me here with other people?

"You know the red-head?" Ichigo said surprised.
"Renji? Yes I do, have you met?" Senna asked.
"I have met but I didn't expect to see him here with you."
"I wasn't expecting to see you here with her." Senna said pointing at me.
"Be nice Senna." Kaien warned her.

"Rukia is that you?" Oh no it's Renji.
"Hi Renji, I'm really sorry I completely forgot about your invitation. Please don't get mad at me." I begged.
"Don't worry it's fine, I'm happy you're here. But I didn't know you were coming with him. But now that you're here I'll like to introduce you to my friends. Hey everyone come here quickly!" Renji call his friends over.

The four girls were the first to come he introduce them as Orihime, Tatsuki, Isane, and Nanao. Everyone smiled but the girl Orihime said, "We finally meet Rukia the one Renji can't stop talking about. You're so cute! I hope we can become good friends." I smile and nod, the girls seemed to wait for me to say something.
"Nice to meet you too." I simply say.

"Here come the guys." Renji said pointing at four guys coming our way I only recognized Uryuu. Once they arrived Renji introduce the guys as Toshiro, Hisagi and Hanataro. They all greeted me and I would just shyly smile. Once the introductions finished. They set up their things next to ours. Ichigo wasn't too happy being near Renji.

All the girls were inviting me to come and change with them. "But I don't own any swimsuits I just came with a baby blue dress. I wasn't planning on changing into anything." I explain to them. Orihime offer to let me use her spare but Tatsuki said it wouldn't fit. The girls were trying to call Senna since she was the one who could probably let me borrow a swimsuit. But Senna was ignoring her friends. I quickly told them not worry about me and to go have fun. They weren't too happy to leave me alone with the guys but I reassured them I would be fine. They all nod and head to the changing rooms, Senna who was right behind them gave me another glare.

"Hey little one come over here." I hear Ichigo's voice calling me. I turn to see Ichigo by the car holding a small box. I wonder what he wants. I head over to the car and tells me, "I got you something." He hands me the box and waits for me to open it. What could it be? I open it and find a blue swimsuit. I blush and look at Ichigo surprise at what he gave me. Does he expect me to wear this?
"I know what you're thinking you won't want to wear it, but we are in a beach so you should wear it. I'm sure it would look nice on you." He said.
"I never wore anything like this, it's too embarrassing." I said giving him back the present.
"Look over there, the girls are wearing bikini's this is a one piece. So there's nothing to be embarrass about everyone is going to wear one. Now go and get dress and have some fun." He said taking my hand and handing me the swimsuit.
"But I don't know how to swim and-"

"Stop making excuses, I can teach you, now hurry up." Ichigo took of his shirt and headed for the ocean, leaving me alone contemplating if I should just do what he says or just leave the beach and return home. But he would drag me back, guess I should change. I walk to the changing rooms and quickly put on the swimsuit. I wish I had a mirror, hopefully I don't look ridiculous. I take a peek outside and find no one around, I slowly make my way back to the beach feeling so self-conscious. I felt like many people were staring.

I head towards Ichigo and at first I didn't realize how many girls were staring at him. Are they trying to figure out if he was a Ichigo saw me he smiled and said," I knew it would look great on you. All right my brother is waiting for you over there where the water isn't too deep." He said pointing to Kaien. "What? Why am I going with Kaien I thought you were going to teach me." I said not willing to learn from Kaien.

"You like him right, I'm just trying to help you out. Besides I'm not a very good teacher. Now hurry he's waiting." He pushed me towards Kaien's direction and now he is staring at me. Too late to turn back, but I got to admit he looks great he wasn't shirtless but his white t-shirt clings to his body so nicely that I can see his muscles. He couldn't get any more perfect. "Come in Ms. Kuchki the water is great!" He said smiling. Suddenly I didn't fear anything and quickly got in. But then I froze when the water reach a little above my waist. I didn't want to go further. Kaien notice my hesitation and came towards me. "Don't worry the water isn't so deep it's about five feet. Here take my hand and I'll hold you." He offer his hand and I shyly grabbed it. He pull me in deeper and I felt safe.

"All right, Ichigo told me that you would be very shy ,but please feel comfortable with me Ms kuchki."
"Thank you kaien by the way You can call me Rukia." He nodded and he started my swimming lesson. After thirty minutes I finally learned how to float on my own. Kaien smiled and high-five me when I could float. "I finally did it! What's next?" I asked excited to learn the next step.

"Now I can teach you how to swim a short distance." He showed me the technique and I was surprise at how I quickly I got it. "Very good Rukia, now I want you to swim towards me. I'll be standing right there." I nodded and watched him head to the place he would be waiting at. Once he was ready I started to swim towards him. But then I felt a leg cramp and started to panic. I couldn't swim anymore. Kaien quickly came he carried me back to the beach. He place me on his towel under the umbrella we had set up earlier and instructed me to stretch my legs. It was painful at first but I felt the pain subside. He wrapped another towel around me and that's when Senna came to complain.

"That's enough, I can't handle it anymore. I was stopping myself earlier when you were teaching her how to swim, but now I can't. You haven't even looked at me at all. You keep ignoring me and caring for her more. But you just met her a few days ago. And you known me for eight years!" She yelled. Soon all the other girls came over trying to calm Senna down. "Please Senna I thought you said you got over him." Isane said.

"You have to move on."Orihime said.
"Yeah you really need to meet other guys." Tatsuki added. Everyone freaked when Senna came and tackle me to the ground. To my surprise she was strong and I had a hard time breaking free. I started to scream and cry. "Get off! Don't hurt me!" Kaien quickly pulled Senna off and took her away. The girls surrounded me asking if I was fine. I ignore them and ran away until I bumped into someone. "Little one what happen?" I didn't answer and continue to run. I wasn't so sure where I was going . But as long as I can get away from Senna and everyone else I didn't care. I just wanted to have fun, but I guess with Senna around that wasn't going to happen.

A/N: Sorry for the ending, I actually have a bit more of writing for this chapter but I didn't want it to be too long. So I decided to put the rest in the next chapter. Thanks so much for reading and I hope to see a review from you.