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Chapter 4, Thursday: Pineapple Boy
It was all so comfortable. The bed was the best thing mankind could ever invent! The soft mattress and pillows, all snuggled up on my body…..
"Hey sleepy head! Time to get up!" a sudden voice woke me up with a start. When I slowly opened my eyes, they met straight with clear brown eyes. Soon I realized I was staring straight into Ichigo's face. He was like inches away from me! I felt my face growing bright red. "Hey you ok, you're red all over? You got a fever? Let me feel your head." Ichigo asked as he placed his large hand over my forehead. That did it…
"AAAAAAAAGGGGGGRRRRRHHHHHH!"
Outside the house
"Man, you can sure scream! My eardrums are still running!" Ichigo complained, trying his best to get back his hearing. "Hey Toshiro, I thought you said that if we wake her up, she wouldn't scream so much!" Ichigo diverted his complains to Hitsugaya.
"Well I wouldn't have screamed if you didn't put your face too close you me! Gosh!" I stuttered, trying to get the blush out of my face.
"She's got a point. And how many times do I have to tell you, it's Hitsugaya to you!" Hitsugaya complained, exasperated. How many times does he have to say that?
Classroom:
"That's why you guys have to come! They're selling these new pink pumps that is just gorgeous!" Rangiku exclaimed with dreamy eyes. She, Rukia and I were just chatting on the new sale coming up this weekend. Even though it's been only a few days since I got to Gotei Academy, I've really gotten closer to everyone here, especially Rangiku and Rukia. They've always been with me during my days here at the academy. During our chat, I turned to see Ichigo standing by the window. I was just about to wave at him when I saw something different about him. His eyes. His usual cheerful filled eyes were now switched with a serious stare. Wonder what that's all about.
"All right class settle down, time for lessons." Mr Urahara said before everyone dashed to their seats.
Lunch Break (Classroom)
As soon as the bell rang for lunch, Ichigo rushed out of the classroom. After that, some other students left the class.
"What's up with Ichigo? He seems quite strange today." I asked Rukia. From what I know, Rukia and Ichigo have been friends for quite some time. Surely she would know what's going on.
"They're probably going at it again." Rukia sighed as she picked up her lunch box.
"Again?! This is like the hundredth time they done it!" Rangiku exclaimed in shock.
"What's happening? Who are they?" I asked.
"You'll see. Come on guys. Looks like lunch will be at the field." Rukia said, as she headed out the class with her lunchbox.
Field
I was shocked. There were a ton of people here. All chatting amongst each other about something eagerly.
"There's so many people!" Rangiku cried out, looking for a place for us to settle down.
"What do you expect? Those two idiots are like giving the school free entertainment to the school!" Rukia complained. Idiots, someone else and Ichigo? "Don't worry Kurara, You'll soon see what I mean." Just then I saw Ichigo out at the field, with a football under his foot. Football? That's what everyone is here for? I could get why the girls are here, wanting to see their prince work out. But what's with all the guys here, they look like a fight was about to happen. I followed the boys' gaze and saw a boy with long crimson hair, tied into a ponytail. He had tribal like tattoos on his forehead which were covered by a maroon coloured bandanna. He looked quite tall and was quite lean built. He wore his uniform quite loosely, showing a bit of his chest which also had tattoos. He also had black straps tied around each of his wrists. Is he some kind of gangster?
"Uhm, who is that guy?" I asked Rukia, as we sat down under a tree with a closer view of Ichigo and the new boy.
"Oh that's Abarai Renji. He's from Class B." Rukia answered. No wonder I didn't see him. I was about to ask why we're here when…
"RENJI! I AM GONNA BEAT YA TO HELL THIS TIME!" Ichigo exclaimed loudly, clenching his fist real hard. I was stunned by his tone. I've never seen this side of Ichigo.
"YEAH RIGHT! WE ALL KNOW WHO'S GONNA WIN AND THAT'S ME, DUMBASS!" the red haired boy complained back. I could see lightning coming out from their eyes, staring at each other intently and fire burning in the background.
"Uhm…What's going on?" I stuttered, scared from the scene.
"Like I said, that's Abarai Renji, also known as Ichigo's rival. We've known each other since we were kids and believe me, when those two see each other, it usually starts off with a fight." Rukia explained as Ichigo and Renji continued bickering at each other, clearly pissed off at each other.
"ALRIGHT THEN! TIME TO SETTLE THE SCORES ONCE AND FOR ALL! Ichigo exclaimed as he got ready to kick the football.
"YOU'RE ON ICHIGO! I'LL FINALLY GET YOU THIS TIME!" Abarai exclaimed, ready to rush over to him. Finally the imaginary starting bell dinged, and they were off. Man, those two really want to win! They were trying their fullest to get the score. All the girls supported Ichigo while the guys supported Abarai. This is like the match for the world cup!
"Man, I knew they were at it again." A tired voice said. I turned around and saw Hitsugaya walking towards us.
"Hey Hitsugaya! Finally interested in one of Ichigo's matches?" Rangiku asked cheerfully.
"Like hell! I was just trying to study in the library. But Kurosaki and Abarai just had to inherit loud voices. I could hear them already from the library." Hitsugaya said, exasperated. That's like two blocks away! Those two were that loud!
"Sorry about them Hitsugaya. But you know those two, they won't stop until one of them wins." Rukia apologised before diverting her attention back at the two warring boys.
"You mean after all those competitions, none of them has won?!" I asked, stunned.
"It usually ends with a tie. Shocking isn't it?" Rangiku answered. Very. Soon minutes passed and still no score on either side. Man, they're good!
"JUST GIVE IT UP ICHIGO! THERE'S NO WAY YOU CAN BEAT ME!" Renji cried out.
"OH YEAH! WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT!" Ichigo screamed, clearly very pissed. He soon lifted up his leg, ready to strike. Just ten he lost his balance and kicked the ball to the other direction. Straight towards me! I was frozen to the ground, my eyes wide open at the ball darting towards me. Oh no! I braced myself for the impact, but it never came. I opened my eyes, and saw Hitsugaya catching the ball with one hand. He saved me again!
"You alright?" Hitsugaya turned to me and asked. I nodded. He may look cold but he actually has a very kind heart. His teal eyes say it all.
"Kurara! You alright?!" Ichigo ran up to me and asked. But before I could answer, a foot landed on his face.
"Ichigo you idiot!" Rukia jumped up and kicked Ichigo's face, sending him flying off.
"What the hell was that for Rukia?!" Ichigo whimpered, holding on to the bruise on his cheek.
"You know full well what that was for! How can you be such an obnoxious idiot! That goes for you too Renji!" Rukia exclaimed. Abarai was silently escaping the frenzy but Rukia's sharp senses alerted her and she landed a powerful punch on Abarai's chest. Abarsai was rolling on the ground, crying and clutching his chest. "You guys fighting over stupid things is practically idiotic! And you almost killed Kurara!" Rukia lectured the two injured boys. Wow, Rukia sure does know how to control men.
"Wait, who in the world is Kurara?" Abarai asked.
"I'm Kurara, Haruno Kurara. I'm the new student who transferred here." I introduced.
"Oh so you're the scholarship student everyone's been talking about. Name's Abarai Renji, you can call me Renji." Renji said gleefully, practically ignoring the situation he was in at first.
"Well Ichigo? Don't you have something to say to Kurara?" Rukia asked, but sounded more like she was demamding.
"I'm really sorry about that Kurara." Ichigo apologised shamefully.
"It's ok. I know you didn't do it on purpose." I reassured him.
"Ha! If either of them hurt someone on purpose, they wouldn't live to see the next day!" Rangiku remarked. I flinched, imagining Rukia wiping the life out off Ichigo and Renji. Suddenly the bell rang. "Looks like we better get going!"
After School
"Man, that guy pisses me off!" Ichigo grunted.
"He ain't the only one who pisses people off." Hitsugaya remarked.
"What'd ya say?!" Ichigo exclaimed, glaring daggers at Hitsugaya. Soon both started glaring at each other.
"Come on now guys! Lighten up! It was just a little fight." I said, trying to control the two hotheads
"Truthfully yes. There was one fight that practically the whole rugby and soccer team had to go and control those two. Ended up with both teams full of bruises, cuts and twisted ankles and those two getting cleaning duties for a whole month." Hitsugaya calmly remembered. I shivered, trying to imagine a fight that ended up like that. I'm surprised they haven't been expelled yet.
"Hey, you didn't have to tell her about that fight!" Ichigo complained.
"She's gonna be our roommate for the rest of her years here. She's bound to know about it sooner or later. Just be thankful I didn't tell her about it in too much detail." Hitsugaya spoke back. I think I'll have a sleepless night if he did. Soon we reached home and I started on dinner once I settled my things. As I was cooking some soba, I saw Ichigo rummaging through the cabinets.
"What are you doing?" I asked, curious.
"Oh just looking for something. Do you know where the first aid kit is?" Ichigo asked. I was stunned by his question and then I saw a giant bruise on his right wrist.
"AH! How in the world did you get that?! It's huge! Let me help you with that." I told him as I got the kit out.
"No need, you got dinner to work on. Besides, I've got a number of bruises due to my sport activities, I'll be able to handle it." Ichigo reassured. True. After all, he is the sporty one among the princes. When he grabbed the kit, his large hands touched mine. I blushed, it felt so warm. I quickly removed that thought and concentrated on dinner. A few minutes later, I heard some grunts from the living where Ichigo was.
"Ichigo, are you ok…EH!" I was shocked at the scene in front of me. Ichigo was sitting on the couch, covered in bandages! "What the heck happened?! Please don't tell me this is what happens to all the times when you injuries!" I exclaimed, rushing over to Ichigo.
"Eh heh heh, well the bruise always hurts when I move it. So it was kind of difficult to wrap the bandage around." Ichigo confessed bashfully as I tried to remove the bandages off him. He acted like a little kid who just got caught doing something naughty.
"Gosh! Why didn't you call for me?" I asked as I finally got all the bandages off him.
"You were busy, so I didn't want to disturb you. Especially after I said I could handle it." Ichigo answered.
"Well, at least I found out before you had come to dinner looking like mummy." I replied as I started to bandage the bruise. Although, I think Hitsugaya would have a good laugh at it. That is, if he ever laughed. In a few seconds, I neatly bandaged up the bruise. "There. How does it feel?" I asked as Ichigo moved his wrist around.
"Better than what I did. I think it should be better in no time. Thanks!" Ichio grinned.
"Well, help me clean up this place, dinner should be ready soon." I instructed as I went back to prepare the plates. As I was doing that, I heard the door open. It was Kuchiki sensei. "Ah Kuchiki sensei! Welcome back." I answered.
"Thank you for the kind welcome." Kuchiki sensei replied.
"Oh Byakuya, you're home early!" Ichigo shouted out.
"For the last time Kurosaaki, you are to address me as Kuchiki sensei. I finshed my work earlier than expected so I came here to rest. And I've heard about your little incident with Abarai, you won't be let off so easily young man." Kuchiki sensei retorted, clearly pissed off. Now I see what Hitsugaya meant by Ichigo being able to piss people off. Ichigo flinched, worried about what will come his way.
"Why don't you go and put your things down Kuchiki sensei. Dinner will be ready soon." I suggested, trying to break the ice.
"Yes I will. If you may excuse me." Kuchiki sensei answered as he headed off to his room. Man that guy's formal!
"Welcome to my life! Where the two most irritating people live in. Man can't they just let loose for even a minute or so!" Ichigo complained. I couldn't help but giggle. Since I came here, I had nothing but fun and laughter, here and at the academy. I'm really glad I'm here, and that I'm with these three.
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