Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Aftermath ❯ Bunnies ( Chapter 8 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Rukia liked bunnies. The fluffy little fur-balls that hopped around eating carrots. She was in love with them. She couldn't help but show this deep affection whenever she saw one of these cute creatures. At first, she tried to hide this furry fetish, but after awhile, she couldn't stop herself. When she first came to Karakura town, the first sign of this deep bunny love, was when she tried to buy the Chappy-the-Rabbit soul candy. A minor sign of interest. Then, at first sight of Cloud's rabbit stuffed animal body, she openly showed her affection with a deadly bear-hug. An larger sign of interest. Of course these are but examples of her love. Once, she even talked openly to Ichigo about it...

Rukia looked at the small toy being presented to her. She was shocked beyond words. It was unusual when Ichigo called her up to his room, because he would usually go looking for her. It was even stranger when he told her to sit on his bed and close her eyes; but the most suprising thing was when he told her to open them, he was in front of her holding out a small, furry, fluffy, cute, bunny plushie. She couldn't speak, she thought she might have a stroke. Then, she noticed that a small, furry, fluffy, cute, bunny plushie was within her reach. In no time at all, it was in her death hug that could crush that largest man into a fine powder. Just ask Ichigo, he once ended up, though we won't say how, hugging Rukia. He still complained about the spinal injuries.

"Oh Ichigo! It's so cute! I love it! Thank you!" Rukia beamed as she squeezed the little bunny plushie tighter, if that was even possible.

"Would you stop that, you're gonna pop it's head off." Ichigo sighed as he shook his head at her shameless display. Rukia almost immediately loosened her grip. She would be damned before she let herself be responsible for a bunny brutality. Over the next five minutes, Rukia hugged, kissed, and loved the small toy. Meanwhile, Ichigo stood at her side, holding one of his rare smiles.

"Ichigo?" Rukia asked eventually.

"Hm?" Ichigo grunted. Not an annoyed or angry grunt, but a happy grunt, if there is one.

"Why did you get this for me?" Rukia asked as she looked up at the much taller boy. He cocked an eyebrow and turned his head slightly to the side.

"Because I felt generous, why do you ask?"

"Well, it isn't exactly everyday that I do nice things for you, so I didn't think it would be the same the other way around."

"That makes no sense, just shut up and be happy." Ichigo ordered roughly. After only two minutes this time, Rukia spoke up again.

"Ichigo?" She asked as she fiddled with one of the bunny's paws.

"What now?" Ichigo sighed heavily.

"Do you know why I like rabbits?"

"Uh...because they're small and cute...and remind you of yourself?"

"No...wait, are you calling me small?!" Rukia growled as she sent a death glare at Ichigo, who could've sworn that he saw flames rise around her.

"What, no!" Ichigo stammered as he waved his arms wildly.

"So...you're calling me cute?" Rukia asked, her glare turning into an evil smirk. She was going to have more fun than she thought.

"Wait, no, what, NO!" Ichigo yelled as he began to back away from Rukia, but tripped and fell on his ass. In no time, Rukia had her knees in his stomach and was holding his hands down with her own. She was looking at him with a mix of pleasure and curiosity.

"So, which is it, cute, or small?"

"Rukia! Get off me!" Ichigo yelled as he struggled to get free. Sadly, he was trapped.

"Tell me, which one!" Rukia ordered, bringing her face only inches from Ichigo's. No matter how he looked at it, he was stuck. He couldn't move, his family was out, his friends were spread across town, Kon was useless, and he could never escape those shining violet eyes of hers. Ichigo made a mental note that her eyes went on the looks-good-but-don't-get-close list. Not that he was saying she had pretty eyes...

"Alright, I'll tell you if you get off me." Ichigo sighed. Rukia nodded her head and stood up and away from him. She crossed her arms and tapped her foot impatiently. Ichigo needed to think of a plan, quick. That's when Kon walked into the room. Ichigo was never more relieved.

"Yo--hey!" Kon yelled as Ichigo snatched him off of the ground. In seconds, Kon was sent flying at Rukia, while Ichigo made his escape.

"Ichigo Kurosaki!" Rukia yelled as she struggled to pull Kon off of her. Meanwhile, Ichigo had already made it out of the house and was running for his life, well not his life, more of for his dignity. He would run, escape, hide out at Chad's house, and when things were clear, he might come home.

"Prepare to die Ichigo!"

"Holy hell!" Ichigo yelled as he saw Rukia, in Shinigami form, racing towards him. In no time, she was standing on his wrists and holding her sword, Sode no Shirayuki, to his throat.

"There is no escape now Ichigo." Rukia grinned as her sword tickled his throat.

"What are you, a crazy bitch?" Ichigo yelled as he struggled to get free. Once again, Rukia was only inches from his face and was giving him a look of pure seriousness.

"Yes, I am, and until I get my answer, I'll be an angry, crazy bitch."

"Alright, alright, I'll give you your damn answer." Ichigo said as he tried to avoid the sword tip that was poking at his throat.

"Well, which is it, short, or cute?" Rukia asked, her voice solid. Ichigo looked at her and knew there was only two ways she would respond to his answer. She would either kill him, or beat him without mercy. He didn't like either one.

"Alright, what I meant was...both." Ichigo sighed. Slowly the sword was raised away from his throat and above Rukia's head. Ichigo became frantic. She was going to kill him? Great, he had plans this weekend. He closed his eyes and awaited certain doom. Only three sounds could be heard from there on. The singing sound of Sode no Shirayuki slicing through air, the sound of a sword being dug into earth, and a soft thud. Ichigo opened his eyes and looked to the right. Barely an inch away was Sode no Shirayuki's blade, dug into the ground beside his head. Okay, that covers the first and second sounds, now about the third. Ichigo looked up and sitting on his chest was none other than the tiny Rukia Kuchiki, staring at him with that same iron.

"Don't call me short." She ordered. Ichigo nodded his head. Next time, think twice before leaving her confused and angry. Not a good combination. Slowly, Rukia lowered her head in front of Ichigo's face and...smiled. Not her fake smile, not the evil smile, the real happy smile. The one that Ichigo had secretly labeled as a cross-breed of cute and sexy. Quickly, and barely visible to the naked eye, Rukia had moved herself so she was laying her lips on Ichigo's cheek. In just the same speed, she pulled away. To sum it up, she just kissed him.

"That was for calling me cute." Rukia smiled as she got up and pulled Sode no Shirayuki from the ground. She then walked back to Ichigo's house. Which was only a single block away. Didn't get far, did her? So, instead of being closer to his heart, Rukia was dead center.

"FU-uh-oh screw it."