A/N Please forgive any mistakes

It's time for a change

The weekend went by smoothly after that whole Kugo situation I decided to chill at home that weekend and just isolate myself. I had my therapy session as usual with Nanao and told her about the party leaving out the cutting and Kugo altercation duh I'm not telling her that. Nanao was calm as usual and she even gave me advice for my panic attacks. Basic knowledge here. Count to ten and take deep breaths in between counting. She made me promise to have a more positive outlook on life and to also write happy thoughts into my journal which I agreed to.

Monday morning came all too quick. I honestly didn't want to go to school but I had exams and I couldn't not go. I'm not a coward or anything. Shiro drove as usual and walked me to the entrance. He asked if I needed him to stay with me but I just said no. I regret not asking him to walk with me to my locker. I was greeted by a lot of people who were huddled around my locker specifically. I frowned as I looked and saw that my locker had been vandalized. Written in black marker were the words slut, whore, cow, bitch, cunt. The list went on.

I was embarrassed everyone was looking at me laughing and snickering. It was such a high school movie loser of me clique to do but I just pushed past everyone and ran. I didn't know where I was running but I had to get away from that. My feet lead me outside. The cold air seems to be a breather for me lately. I honestly couldn't believe they wrote that about me on my locker like where did that come from? I decided that I wouldn't let this phase me and carry on with my day as Nanao said deep breaths count in between. I took one last needed air gulp savoring it as if it was my last then turned to the building and went to my class.

When I got there kids were looking at me whispering gossiping. It was very annoying and frustrating. In between classes I made sure to reassure Shiro that I was fine and that I would see him at lunch. After Chemistry Chad wanted to walk me to the cafeteria which I appreciated more than he could ever imagine. He told me to hang in there and that it gets better. I couldn't help but hug him. He was such a good friend. Once I was in the cafeteria I went into my usual corner away from people. Unfortunately today I just couldn't not be the center of attention. I decided to keep my head down.

"Ugh the nerve of these idiots to believe a stupid rumor and those bitches I saw what they did to your locker I'm sorry Ichi."

I looked at Neliel and smiled. She really was a good person. It saddens me even more thinking of the nasty rumors and nasty things I used to say about her. Neliel grabbed my hand and squeezed it encouragingly. Wait, did she just say a rumor?

"What rumor?"

"It's all around school apparently Kugo told Shinji that you hit on him and you practically begged him to fuck you and when he said no you slapped him" Neliel explained.

That's the dumbest fucking thing I've ever heard I was basically assaulted by that disgusting fucking pervert. The sad thing is people actually believed that bullshit what in the actual fuck is going on with peoples logic now a days. Shiro made his presence known along with Gin and Renji which caused the whole cafeteria to whisper and gossip more.

"What in hell is up with these rumors?" Shiro asked.

I was not going to tell Shiro what happened at the party, he would go ballistic so I just bobbed my arms in confusion. Everyone at the table was confused since they didn't even see Kugo at the party. I guess he saw me and made his advances before he even went into the actual party. I couldn't help but sigh, lucky me. Neliel hugged me in support saying rumors were just that and that I shouldn't pay it any mind. I mean I wasn't but it was nice to have support. I decided to change the subject.

"Hey Nel, where is your brother? I just noticed I have never seen him at lunch or even in the halls."

"Oh Grimm he's out he doesn't eat lunch on campus he just leaves and comes back and as for never seeing him in the halls well he's always late to class he takes recurring 'mental' breaks now and then. Meaning he usually skips since he's a junior he's allowed to leave campus."

I nodded, it actually made sense honestly. He didn't scream good school boy when I first saw him anyways. After lunch as usual the day went by pretty fast for a Monday. As I was leaving my last class I of course came face to face with Shinji and my other old friends. I took a deep breath and counted in my head 1.2.3 breathe 4.5.6 breathe 7.8.9 breathe and 10. We all stared at each other for a bit. I was calm for now, my breathing was slowed and my heart rate was stable for now at least.

"You whore you really tried fucking my boyfriend you haven't been getting enough dick lately huh?"

Breathe Ichi breathe, "He came onto me just so you know. Maybe talk to your pig boyfriend before trying to confront me." Yeah take that bitch.

"Ichigo you are such a slut we know you've been after Kugo for like ever and for you to come on to him is just disgusting you're trash."

You know now that I think about it Rukia was always annoying and she was such a little bitch. She always had to put her two cents in even when it had absolutely nothing to do with her. Breathe Ichi breathe.

"I'm sorry Rukia didn't you cheat on Renji with Ashido. How am I the whore here exactly?"

Ooo yeah you bitch fuck with me I got my witty comebacks as long as I'm calm I can do this.

"You stupid bitch!"

My eyes widened as Shinji and Rukia charged me. I quickly backed away going to run but one of the cowardly bitches grabbed me by the hair. Orihime of course took her phone out to record that's all the pussy bitch knew how to do. I fell straight to the ground and came full impact with a punch in the face. It was Shinji then a punch in the gut. It was Rukia. I was then kicked. They were really going for my ribs today.

"Who do you think you are huh stay away from my boyfriend bitch unless you want more of this." Shinji screamed.

She grabbed me by the hair and started punching me in the face. Pussy punches Shiro hits harder than this. Rukia was still kicking me. I feel like that's all she could do honestly. They were so weak these hits felt like nothing. Rukia spitted on me and they poured their water bottles on me and left like it was nothing. Ironically no one was here to see the fight. They calculated this shit to a T they knew everyone would be gone before me even the teacher I was always last since I liked a relatively cleared hallway to walk down.

I laid down on the ground and sighed. I already knew I was going to bruise badly and I already knew I was going to have a black eye. It didn't hurt necessarily, it was just an annoying pain. I think I'm just going to lie on the ground for a bit. Actually, maybe a piano will fall on me with my luck. You know maybe a nap would be nice, why not? I have fluids on me and a nap sounds great. Oh fuck did those bitches hit me in the head? Ugh damn adrenaline no wonder I didn't feel much. Shit I probably have a concussion. Fuck me. Everything went black.

I woke up in my bed. Shiro and Gin were hovering over me, Neliel and Renji were standing in the back also watching me. I kind of just stared at them wondering what happened. As if he could read my mind, which he probably can, Shiro began to explain everything.

"Mom says you have a concussion but you should be fine. The black eye you have should be gone in a few days as well as those bruises on your ribs. Dad said the swelling in your face should be gone within a day or two. Mom and dad are thinking about transferring you to another school. They already had a meeting with the principal today and they were pretty mad."

I knew better than to try and sit up or anything of the sort especially with a concussion. I've had worse bruises. I don't understand why my parents want to transfer me. I sighed and looked at the ceiling. I'll tell half the truth.

"I got into an altercation with Shinji, Rukia, and Orihime." I explained.

"Oh we know that we saw the video of course their faces are blurred out but we know who did this to you."

I felt weak and ashamed, "Please let me handle this please Shi."

Gin frowned at me, "Ichigo you keep getting roughed up and it's hard for us not to act this is going way too far. You need to start fighting back or else you could seriously hurt even worse than this."

I know he's right but there was still hope for us to be friends. Maybe they need to get the malice out of their system just a little longer then we can go back to being friends like we used to. Wait what am I saying oh my gosh Nanao was right.

"You're right Gin I promise you guys I'll start fighting back I promise."

Neliel hugged me and said she'd come and visit me and bring cake next time. Renji also hugged me and told me he'd bring me little chocolates. Gin and Shiro both kissed my cheek and told me to take it easy. I rolled my eyes. Gin swore he was my brother then again he might as well be he's been protecting me since we were young. Even then I barely acknowledged them for the sake of Shinji. I cut my tv on and decided on some cartoons hopefully with some much needed rest after being woken up every hour would help me relax.

I missed three days of school and during those three days I was updated on how the principal reprimanded everyone. There was a seminar about bullying and how it hurts people. My parents expressed their anger at my bullying and nothing being done. Even though there were videos because their faces were blurred out, the principal couldn't legally expel Shinji or Rukia. I just wanted everything to go back to normal. Haha what was even normal for me?

Besides all of that during my days away from school Renji bought me candy and played board games with me. Neliel bought me cakes and watched tv with me. Gin and Shiro would eat popcorn and watch movies with me. On the third day Neliel bought Grimmjow with her, who bought me a weird looking stuffed animal. It was a panther Grimmjow said it was to protect me. I couldn't help but blush. It was so sweet. Neliel left stating she had to do her chores and needed to go grocery shopping. Which left me and Grimmjow alone.

"So Ichigo, why do you keep getting into these horrible situations?"

I sighed and decided to give Grimmjow the whole spill on my ex-best friends. Grimmjow sat diligently and listened; he was a good listener. I wonder if it's because Neliel was his sister and she talked a lot.

"Geez Ichigo all that because of a lie? And for some best friends they sure did believe a dude over you."

I couldn't help but smile. Grimmjow was nice to talk to, he listened and was understanding. Grimmjow shook his head and told me to get up and get dressed. I frowned. Grimmjow left my room and gave me five minutes. I was flabbergasted because I couldn't get dressed in five minutes. I decided on a lazy day and wore a pair of sweatpants and a blue t-shirt with some boots. I put my hair in a messy bun and walked out to Grimmjow's car. My wounds healed nicely in the time period. I felt almost as good as new. Just wish the bruises were completely gone. He looked me up and down and smiled which caused me to glare.

"I look that bad?"

He shook his head, "Nope you look normal for once and to me you look good."

This fucker he knew exactly what to say to get me to blush. Grimmjow drove and drove and drove and at a point in time it felt like forever before we stopped. Grimmjow got out of the car, opened my door and helped me out. I looked around and saw that he took me to a vacant park. It was peaceful and quiet. Grimmjow grabbed my hand gently and guided me on a trail. I followed and looked around at the trees and felt the cool breeze of the wind and the peaceful sounds of nature.

"When I get stressed out I come here. It's nice no one ever comes here and it's just nice to be myself." Grimmjow explained.

I couldn't help but admire Grimmjow. He was just so damn hot and him speaking about being himself just did things to me. He led me down further down to a secluded lake and walked into the water. I gave him the craziest look ever. It was cold as hell out and he was just casually standing in cold water.

"See you're so stuck up. Relax, be out of character."

I rolled my eyes, "Boy it is way too cold."

Grimmjow grinned and pulled me into the water causing me to fall head first in the lake. I screamed the water was cold as hell and he just laughed at me. I growled and tackled him in the lake. We played a bit and it honestly lifted my spirits. I wished my days were like this everyday. That's when it clicked it was time for a change.

A/N Sorry it's late. I have just been busy preparing for school. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. The next three should be done soon. Bye see you through the screen.