(AN:) First, I want to apologize for all the grammar/spelling mistakes on the last chapter! I updated it so most of them are fixed, but the story remained the same. Thank you to the ones who read though it! I will try my best not to edit late at night again to avoid the errors!

Anyway, on to the story! Like many of my dates, this will be two parts! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.

Chapter 16

Rukia arrived at Division 3 Barracks preciously at 7 o'clock as Izuru instructed. She glanced around for the blonde man yet she didn't see him. What the hell is going on? Where is he? Hm, I wonder if Captain Otoribashi knows where he is.

As she turned the corner heading towards the captain's office, Rukia heard raised voices -a male and a female voice. Torn between what she should do, Rukia began to back track only to run into Izuru who came around from the other side of the building where the voices were heard.

Shocked, wide eyes stared at her for a minute before he resorted back to his old self. "Rukia, you look lovely as always." Izuru commented. Rukia knew that she hardly captured his attention in her outfit if his brief sweep over her was any indicator. The man only made the comment out of politeness.

Rukia withheld "yeah right" that tried to escape her lips. Instead, she chose to be courteous and returned the compliment instead. "You look handsome as well, Izuru."

At least Rukia was sincere with her complement. Izuru looked more attractive than normal in his dark green shirt and tight skinny jeans. Part of her wondered did Yumichika or Rose help dress him though. The skinny jeans just didn't seem to scream Izuru Kira to her. Of course, Rangiku could have dressed him too since this new, edgy area of the Rukon didn't sound like his scene. Hell, it wasn't exactly hers either, but that didn't stop Rukia from trying something new.

Awkwardly, Izuru extended his arm so Rukia could loop hers through. She took the offered arm, but she made sure they remained the appropriate space apart. These two were faking this date to the core. Tension rain through the air, and not in a good way. They proceeded to stiffly walk together towards their destination.

Inwardly, Rukia groaned. Why must this date be painfully formal? None of have been like this! Izuru must have been put up to this by his clan. Maybe I could break a deal with him! We could say we dated and had fun, but we worked out better as friends! Yeah, that could work!

Before Rukia could even approach her idea with him, Izuru broke the harsh silence. "I should have asked this before, but the date was rushed. Do you even like rock music?"

So the dreadfully boring small talk begins. "I like it well enough. Do you know who's playing?" Rukia asked.

"Numerous bands will be there, but we are going because Shuuhei and his band are playing so I thought we'd go support our mutual friend."

His body laughed told her that Izuru wanted something to divert Rukia's attention from him tonight, and she was okay with that, especially if it involved using Shuuhei as the distraction!

Maybe tonight won't be so bad after all!

Loud, blaring metal music was heard from miles away. Rukia approached the area with apprehension. She spent enough time in the World of the Living to learn about all the different music genres thanks to Ichigo. Was it too much to hope that the band sounded like Shinedown? But this wasn't music, and it certainly wasn't rock! The sounds coming out of the speakers were something else - screaming bloody murder, out of tune instruments, gargling from constant guzzling of alcohol. Rukia thought her ears were going to bleed to death due to all the racket.

Thankfully, the concerts were part of a local fall festival with multiple bands appearing. At least they knew Shuuhei's band would be decent. "Izuru, do you know when Shuuhei and his band are supposed to perform tonight?" She asked as they walked along the vendor stalls. Rukia was desperately searching for cotton or some form of paper to block out the noise, or as some people call it singing. The band just hit a high note making Rukia want to curl into a ball of pain, but Izuru didn't seem to notice the discomfort of his date or hear her yelling at him.

Izuru just kept walking forward like he was in his own little world. Amethyst eyes glare ice daggers into his back for ignoring her. Sure, she didn't want to be on this date, but at least he could do was act like he was interested. Hell, she thought that he would provide a decent date like Shuuhei did but without any sparks. Rukia contemplated on calling Iba to see where he was at. He did owe her one date rescue after all.

After 10 minutes of trying to get Izuru's attention, Rukia grabbed on to his arm once her short legs caught up with Izuru. He turned around with a confused look on his face which made Rukia's left eye start to twitch just slightly. "What's the matter, Rukia? Am I walking too fast?"

With a polite smile – inwardly it's an 'I want to strangle you smile' – Rukia pulled Izuru closer to her. The blonde haired man looked terrified for a moment, but Rukia just pulled his ear down to her level because she could hardly hear him. It was no wonder why some people went deaf from these things.

"Izuru, you look miserable! Why are we even here? You look like you're in pain being around me. Hell, you've also been ignoring me most of the night! I'm sorry to call you out, but this is ridiculous! I would like to be with someone who actually wants me around him." Rukia stated with an icy glare.

Her words shocked him. This was the last thing he expected Rukia to say. "Uhmmm, I … uh…" Izuru stuttered.

"Well, I'm going to get a drink. When you can make coherent sentences, we'll finish our conversation, and you can tell me what the hell is going on with you!"

Izuru just started at his date as he watched in horror as she made her way to the bar. No, he wasn't scared of letting alcohol grace the precious Kuchiki princess' lips. He was terrified because his ex(ish)-girlfriend was at the bar cry her eyes out, and Rukia was making her way to said ex.

The bar area was packed with lots of patrons. Rangiku and Renji on one end drinking till to their hearts content, but what caught Rukia's eye was a very heartbroken Momo. Instead of making her way to her best friends, Rukia slowly approached the crying girl. They weren't really friends, but Rukia didn't like to see an acquaintance cry.

"Are you okay, Momo?" Rukia asked as she placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Go away, whore!" Momo yelled through tears when she saw that her new companion was Rukia. Rukia saw the 4 empty classes, which she assumed was alcohol. "Why do you have to be here! All I want to do is forget you and that blasted man!"

Rukia was taken back by Momo's words even if she was drunk. She shook the tearful girl only to receive a death glare. "Why the hell are you talking to me like that! I'm just trying to help!"

"You stole him from me!" Momo sniffed as she tried to grab a holt of Rukia's shirt to emphasis her point. Although, she released Rukia's shirt as quickly as she grabbed it."But I guess you can't really steal what wasn't mine to begin with can you?" A hiccup escaped Momo's mouth as she thought better to threaten Rukia. Her heart hurt for the lost girl in front of her, but Rukia was confused by her words. She didn't steal anyone unless Momo was referring to Hitsugaya or wait - no! Could she be talking about Izuru?

Rukia grabbed the bartender's attention and ordered them two waters. She had sneaky suspicion what was going on, but she wanted to confirm it. As the bartender set down the glasses in front of them, Rukia pushed one closer to Momo. "Now, drink and tell me what's going on, and why your so hostile towards me."

"He said he…" Hiccup… "Had a date…" Hiccup… "With you tonight." Hiccup.

Rukia's suspicions were confirmed. The voices, the awkward tension, the unplanned date comment everything led to Momo and Izuru being the couple with the raised voices earlier. "You were dating Izuru?" Rukia asked.

Momo noted her head. "He said he had to go on a date with you though, and we got into a fight earlier. I came here hoping to drink him away, but then you two were here. I can't compete with you – the perfect Kuchiki princess!"

Rukia sighed. There was so much the small girl in front of her did not know. To be a princess was a burden not a blessing. She gathered Momo's hands in hers. "Momo, you do know that I don't have a say over who I go on dates with right?"

Clouded eyes filled with confusion looked back at Rukia. "Why would they not let you chose who to date?" Momo asked in a small voice.

"I don't know. All I know is that I have these dates planned for me. So you see, I didn't mean to cause any problems for you and Izuru. But if it makes you feel better, I am definitely not interested in him. He's just a co-worker/friend in my book." Rukia told her sympathetically.

Momo's eyes brightened with hope. Unexpectedly, the little, brown eyed soul reaper wrapped Rukia in a hug. "Thank you, Rukia! I am extremely sorry for calling you a whore! I didn't know! I just thought that Izuru was trading me in for you, and the thought was just too much to bear!"

Rukia patted Momo on the back. "It's okay, Momo. I forgive you. Just remember next time that Izuru's family may be forcing him to date too since he is from a lesser noble house." An idea popped into Rukia's head to help further calm the girl. "You know, I don't think Izuru or I really wanted this date that's why we are here to listen to Shuuhei."

"Shuuhei is playing?" Momo said enthusiastically. Then a light bulb started to click in her head.

"Yeah, he is! You didn't know?" A shocked Rukia replied.

"No! Oh gosh! Now, I feel like such a stalker! He's going to kill me for being a drama queen to him! Besides, I think I know what he planned for you now that Shuuhei is in the mix." Momo said as she grabbed Rukia's wrist.

"Why are we in such a hurry, Momo?" Rukia asked as the two ladies made their way through the crowd.

"Because we need to find Izuru! He's going to be drinking himself silly in some lonely corner if he saw us talking together! We need to set everything straight before he turns into a blonde ball of tears and hiccups!" Momo said with a determined look on her face right before she threw Rukia a playful wink. "Then he wouldn't be much fun for a rest of the night!" She said with an evil laugh.

Part 2 is coming soon! Thank you to all my readers! I love hearing your comments! I'm overjoyed that y'all are still loving the story!

Since I can't PM guest logins, I want to thank That One Person for the review! To Bleach power, yes there will be one from the 12th division within the next few chapters. As for Ichigo well, he's being a stubborn strawberry, but you'll see him again shortly. Sorry I cant give too much away ;) . I hope y'all continue to enjoy the story!