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Why is this taking so long Part 8?

'Shh. Rukia's asleep Kon.'

'But I wanna see her!'

'No you understand!'

"It's too early for those two to be so noisy." Rukia thought burrowing her head deeper into the pillow. "Jeez I feel like I've been hit by a truck." She eyes shot up and she sat up, a little too quickly that the closet started spinning around her.

"That's right, I was..." She laid a hand over her stomach and sighed when she felt the bump under her clothes. She slowed her breathing down and a content sigh escaped her lips and she closed her eyes again.

'She's safe.' Rukia whispered, letting her head fall back against the pillow. She tried to fall asleep again but the loud voices from outside the closet kept her awake.

'Rukia's been acting really strange lately. Have you noticed Ichigo?'

'Yeah. Do you know why?'

'No it's strange but I think she is definitely hiding something. It's not normal.'

'I wish she would open up a little more. I can see something's wrong but she just won't open up to me.'

'You almost sound worried about her.'

'Because I am you stupid fuzz ball!'

"Oh Ichigo." She smiled sadly, feeling tears well up in her eyes. She cursed, wiping off the tears.

'Stupid dumb hormones. I've never cried so much in my life.' She exclaimed a little too loudly, not realising her mistake till a knock sounded.

'Rukia? Are you awake?'

'Yeah, just a second.' She pushed to blanket off her and started striping off her top, still feeling stiff. She slipped her dress over her head and pulled it down over the more visible bump, a little tight and showing the outline of the bump. (Think the light dress with the red bow on it from Diamond Dust Rebellion.)

'At this rate I'll have to buy new clothes.' She muttered, reaching for her hairbrush. She quickly brushed her hair, chucked it back into the corner and slid the closet door open, coming face to face with Ichigo.

'Morning.' Rukia said letting out a yawn.

'Good morning. You feeling ok?' He asked, concern showing in his face.

'Yeah just a little stiff in the back. Those hospital beds aren't the most comfortable things to lie on.' She replied, waving her hand around in the air.

'Yeah listen Rukia...about that...'

'Wha-''Ichigo! Your friends here!' Karin yell out, cutting off anything Rukia was about to say.

'Ok!' He yelled out, muttering something about annoying little sisters. His gazed drifted back to Rukia and noticed the depressed look on her face.

'Something wrong?'

'No. It can wait till later.' He grabbed his jacket off the bed and started heading for the door but stopped.

'I'll be home this afternoon. Try not to overdo it ok.' He said while slipping on his jacket. Rukia just smiled and gave a nod.

'Sure no problem.' Ichigo stared at her for a second then turned and exited the room. When the door closed Rukia raced to the window and spotted Kana waiting at the gate.

'Oh so he has a date.' She mumbled. She turned away from the window and slipped on her shoes, waiting for the moment when she could leave the house. She spotted Ichigo meeting up with Kana, Kana hugging Ichigo causing the orange haired teen to shift around uncomfortably then the two walked off, disappearing around the corner.

Feeling safe enough Rukia slowly opened the window and climbed out, shutting the window behind her quietly as possible. She jumped down and raced out the front gate and down the sidewalk, enjoying to warm touch of the sun and breeze on her face. She slowed when she reached the corner and decided on walking instead of running.

Walking around aimlessly she came to the centre of town. She looked around at the crowds and shops and felt a burst of energy hit her just from the buzz around her.

'It's so nice.' She said smiling, taking in a deep breath. Without releasing she came across an ice cream parlour and sitting out the front at one of the tables was Tatsuki.

'Hey Tatsuki.' Rukia greeted walking over the Tatsuki who looked up from her homework and smiled lightly.

'Hey Rukia. How are you feeling?'

'I'm alright. Just a little stiff.' She gripped the top of the vacant seat in her hands, looking around at the smiling faces around.

'Figured as much. Here.' Tatsuki said handing her a soda can. Rukia accepted it and sat down in the seat to Tatsuki's left.

'Thanks. Luckily they called of classes today. I don't think I could stand being in school today?'

'It's thanks to this dumb festival night. Every adult in the district is supposedly helping out including all the teachers, so they really had no choice.'

'Festival?' She took a sip of the fizzy drink, enjoying the feeling of the tang calming down her stomach.

'Christmas Festival. About a week before Christmas there's a small event held in the square to celebrate. Many schools finished school yesterday but we don't finish till tomorrow.'

'Man we lucked out somewhere along the line.'

'Hey! Rukia! Tatsuki!' The pair looked up and spotted a frantically waving Orihime running towards them.

'Does she need to be so loud?' Rukia mumbled, watching Orihime run over like she had two heads.

'Hey guys. Lovely morning isn't it?' She said taking the seat next to Rukia's left. She dropped her backpack to the ground and collapsed against the metal table.

'Just peachy.' Rukia answered trying to be sarcastic, but Orihime's bubbly attitude rubbed off on her preventing her from doing so.

'So-'

'Before you ask, I feel perfectly fine.'

'Oh good.' Orihime let out a breath and smiled. She sat up straight and unzipped her back pack, pulling out some books.

'I can see you've been pretty busy.' Rukia muttered, taking a big gulp of her soda, finishing off the can. She put the can back down on the table and suddenly her face was blocked by a notepad. She blinked and looked around to see Orihime holding it in front of her.

'Read this for me please.' Rukia a notepad which she took and started reading. She scanned then read out a little piece.

'Show me, hold me, speak up and tell me something
Change my mind before it's too late
Are you alive, show me you're human
Can't you feel, feel, feel, feel?'

'Cool. What is it?' Rukia asked handing the notepad back to Orihime who grasped it in one hand and looked over the page too.

'It's a song I was asked to write for school.' She stuffed the notepad back into her backpack and leaned back in her seat, stretching out her arms above her head.

'Awesome. I didn't know you could write stuff like that.' Rukia blinked in surprise, impressed by the work Orihime had put into the song.

'Yeah. It's going to be used for one of the dances for the dance competition next year.'

'Really? That's too bad. Sounds like fun.'

'Yeah. It's too bad that you're pregnant or else you can join in.'

'Well seems like getting pregnant came at the right time since I can't dance.' Rukia said smiling, while rubbing the protruding bump in her dress.

'Well tomorrow night is the big dance at school too. So you can't get out of everything.' Tatsuki pointed out, putting down her homework to take a sip of her drink.

'But I don't even have a dress.' Rukia argued, hoping it would be enough to get her out of the dance.

'Don't worry Rukia. I found you one in a shop when I got mine. So I got you one too.'

'Gee thanks. Am I gonna like it?'

'It's stunning. You'll leave noses bleeding in it.'

'Lovely thought.' Rukia grumbled.

'But we need to get you some shoes to match so after this I'm taking you to get a pair, you should come Tatsuki.'

'Sure why not. If I don't you'll run Rukia ragged. And who would be able to carry her after that.'Tatsuki said tossing her empty can into the nearby rubbish bin.

'Oh before I forget.' Orihime reached into her jacket pocket and pulled out an envelope.

'This came for you yesterday. 'She handed Rukia the envelope and picked up her drink off the table.

Rukia tore open the top and pulled out the letter inside. She unfolded the paper and scanned the writing.

Dear Miss Kuchiki,

I just wanted to remind you of your next ultrasound appointment. In younger girls such as yourself I like to keep an eye on the development of your baby more closely than usual. If there is any change in your condition or any problems that you may be concerned about, then please don't hesitate to call me sooner.

Judging from the size of your baby and your development, I'm guessing your baby is more accurately eleven weeks putting you closer to the 2nd trimester by next week. Or rather three weeks into your third month.

Also enclosed in this letter is a picture of your baby. I gave you the first one already but here is a second for you to give to a relative or the father.

I shall see you next week and look after yourself.

Sincerely,

Dr. Oberman

"So it's been that long. Wow time really has gone fast."

'Everything ok?'

'Just a letter from Oberman. By next week I'll be in my fourth month of pregnancy.'

'Wow! That's so cool!' Orihime jumped up and hugged Rukia tightly. Rukia put a hand on Orihime's back and gently rubbed her back.

'You already know I'm pregnant right? So how come that's so exciting.'

'Sometimes it just hits me. One of my best friends is having a baby.' She shuffled her seat closer to Rukia and sat down leaning forward and placed a hand across the swelling bump under Rukia's dress. 'Under my hand a life has already begun. It's just so exciting!' Her eyes sparkled and her smile widened at the sight of Rukia's own smile.

'Yeah, your right. It is pretty cool when you think of it that way.' Rukia placed her own hand next to Orihime's. Tatsuki looked on nervously, feeling a little left out. Rukia looked up and reached over with her free hand and grabbed Tatsuki's wrist. She pulled Tatsuki forward and put her hand in between her own and Orihime's.

'You're in this too Tatsuki. No need to feel left out.' Rukia said smiling at the shocked girl. Tatsuki smiled and stared down at the growing belly under her fingertips.

'Your gonna be mom Rukia. It's so...' Orihime whispered.

'Amazing.' Tatsuki finished.

"A mother? That's right, a mother to a little baby."

'Ahh look there's something I need to do. Can I catch up with you later?' Rukia shifted in her seat, getting ready to stand up.

'Sure. What's up?' Orihime watched as she stood up from her seat and pushed the chair back into the table.

'Nothing. There's just something I need to do.' She smiled at Orihime.

'Meet us at Shock One in an hour.' Orihime said as Rukia took off.

'Ok. See you later.' She yelled out as she ran off down the sidewalk.

'I wonder what's up.' Orihime said, watching as Rukia disappeared into the crowd and out of sight. Tatsuki just shrugged and went back to her homework.

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When Rukia reached her destination she collapsed to her knees and tried to catch her breath. She breathing was shallow and quick and her heart was pounding in her chest. She closed her eyes and wiped the sweat off her forehead with the back of her hand.

'Wouldn't want to do that every day.' She puffed out, her breathing slowly returning to normal.

"This had to have been the most important person in Ichigo's life."

'And still is.' She whispered as she came to a stop.

'Hello Masaki, or Mrs Kurosaki.' She kneeled down in front of the head stone and gazed at the name engraved.

"My names Rukia.'

' I know you don't know who I 'am but I'm a friend of Ichigo's and I... I made a mistake; a drunk mistake.'

'I don't know why I'm here telling you this but I just need to tell someone other than my friends. And someone close to Ichigo.'

' I'm pregnant.'

'But I guess you probably know that. And it's Ichigo's. But I haven't told him. Guess you know that too.'

'I can't tell him. I'm too scared.'

'I'm afraid... that he might reject the baby...and me.' She placed a hand over her belly and caressed over the fabric gently.

'He's so young and has a whole life ahead of him. And I know that I'm not exactly lining up for social security or anything but for me this baby is really an incredibly thing. I just...' Her bottom lip quivered as tears formed in the corners of her eyes.

'...don't know if Ichigo would feel the same way. I'm just so scared!' She buried her face into her hands, tears leaking out through her fingers and dripping onto the pavement below.

'I know this is a lot to ask but I just need a sign; a sign to show me whether I should tell Ichigo or not. Just any tiny sign possible.' She wiped the remaining tears off her cheeks and stared at the grave stone, desperately looking for her sign.

'Damn hormones.' She muttered wiping off the remaining tears off her cheeks. She looked up and smiled at the words Loving Mother.

'You're son; he really is an amazing guy. You should be proud of him. I know that...'

'...my life is really great with him in it.'

'I couldn't imagine not being around him. He's incredible.'

Then it hit her.

'That's it.' Slowly a smile spread across her face.

'Thank you.' She stood up and took off without a second glace.

'My life is a whole lot better with him in it. I know him and I just have to be honest.'

'I have to tell him. I won't find anything out if I keep it hidden. Not telling him will make everything worse.'

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'Ichigo?'A voice bought Ichigo back out of his thoughts. He looked up and came face to face with Kana.

'Hmm?' She was staring at him, looking pretty pissed off.

'Are you ok?'

'Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?'

'Cause you keep bouncing your leg up and down. And it's really annoying.' Ichigo looked down at his leg and noticed she was right.

'Sorry.'

"What the hell? I can't seem to keep my head straight."

'Ichigo!?' He looked back at Kana, who appeared to be fuming.

'What the hell is wrong with you? I ask you out here and you can't even listen to me for more than five seconds.

'I just have a lot on my mind.'

'Well forget it ok. You're on a date with me so what else could you be thinking of?' She stated like she was the most important person in that moment.

'Yeah sure.' He just shrugged and took a sip of his drink.

'So do you have a date to the festival tonight?'

'Festival?'

'It's nearly Christmas Ichigo. Tonight's the night were they open the carnival for Christmas Eve. That and the carols in the park too.

'Oh right. I forgot. I may just end up going with my family.'

'Is that so.' Kana said, looking a little disappointed. But then her face brightened.

'What about the dance tomorrow night?'

'What about it?'

'Do you think...maybe we could go together?'

'Ahh I'm not sure. I might not even go.'

'Why the hell not?!' Kana demanded.

'Dances just aren't my thing.' Kana was about to retort but her phone buzzed on the table. She picked it up and flipped it open.

'Hello.' She said her voice bitter and angry.

'What? But I'm already out. Come one.' She whined.

'Fine. I'll be home soon.' She slammed her phone shut and chucked it into her purse which was sitting on the table.

'Look I have to go. My mom needs me home to do a job.' She stood up and grabbed her purse off the table.

'Ok.' Was all Ichigo said. He was about to stand up but Kana grabbed his shoulder and pressed her lips roughly against his. He just sat there not responding and soon enough she let him go, a flirty smile gracing her lips.

'See you soon.' She gave him a wink and stalked off. He watched her walk off then when she was out of sight wiped his mouth off with a napkin.

"She's a girl. A nice looking girl. But how come that kiss repulsed me so much?" Ichigo thought walking away from the cafe.

'Might as well head home. Check on Rukia.' He started walking in the direction of his house, his mind fogged by the raven haired girl in question. He couldn't figure her out. Her actions in the last few weeks confused him and worried him like he never had before.

'I can't seem to get her to talk to me. She's acting so weird and I can't figure it out.' He muttered stuffing his hands into his pants pockets. He continued walking that way until he reached the gate to his house. He walked in and walked up to the front door. He opened and was instantly met with the aroma of cake and cookies baking.

He stepped inside and shed off his shoes, sighing at the yelling coming from his father. He mindlessly walked over to the stairs but stopped when he saw Yuzu coming down before him.

'Hey Ichigo.' The way she greeted him made him stop and she stopped in front of him.

'Yeah. What's wrong Yuzu?'

'That friend of yours, Kana just called and said that you left your jacket at the cafe.'

'Oh crap!'

'She said she'd give it to you at school tomorrow.'

'Thanks Yuzu. How long ago did she call?'

'About twenty minutes. How did she end up with your jacket?'

'I was with her at the cafe.'

'Like on a date?'

'No. Just hanging out. She's just a friend.'

'That's not what she said.' Yuzu muttered quietly.

'What did she say?'

'Never mind. But I can tell you one thing. That girl has more on her mind than friendship Ichigo.' But Ichigo was already heading up the stairs so he didn't hear her.

'I knew he was an idiot, but who knew he'd turn out to be such a dumbass.' Karin said coming out of the kitchen area.

'Karin that's not very nice.' Yuzu scolded, a frown creasing her brow.

'But it's the truth.' Karin muttered, shrugging her shoulders at her sister.

With Ichigo (again)

As he entered his room he noticed three things. First the silence enveloping the room, the lights were on and Rukia kneeling on his bed with her back towards him.

"Now's my chance."

End

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