A/N: This is my first IchiRuki. I like this pairing, and I tried to keep them in character. Review!!

"This is so embarrassing," Rukia muttered, Ichigo's arm slung over her shoulder.

"What?" Ichigo feigned innocence. "I'm injured and I need help. It's only normal for you to help me."

"What if someone sees us?" Rukia whispered.

Ichigo looked at her, annoyed.

"Chill out," he rolled his eyes. "They're not going to suspect anything. I'm tired from battle, and you're supporting me."

Rukia's eyes flitted around nervously, but everyone was busy, fighting or helping other shinigami.

"They're not paying attention right?" she confirmed.

"They're not," Ichigo grinned, pecking her on the cheek.

"Stop it!" Rukia ordered, turning a little red. "People might see!"

"Oh would you calm down?" Ichigo laughed. "We're never gonna get to have any fun!"

"We can have fun anywhere," Rukia insisted. "I mean, when I'm in the human world, I sleep in your closet!"

"Actually these days you sleep in my bed," Ichigo corrected her.

"Stop talking so loudly!" Rukia shushed him. "People could hear you!"

"I think I'd like that," Ichigo smirked.

Rukia sighed in exasperation, slipping her arm around his waist. Despite all the things she said, she loved the feeling of being enveloped in him. It was just so warm and fuzzy and so Ichigo. She didn't ever mention any of this of course, he would make fun of her way too much.

"Isn't that too public?" he teased, enjoying the presence of her arm.

"I can take it off if you want," Rukia threatened.

"How did I fall in love with you?" Ichigo groaned. "You're quite irritating at times."

"Not quite as much as you," she retorted, yanking him down by the collar.

"Hey that hurt!" Ichigo pouted. "I was actually fighting just now, you know?"

Rukia quickly pressed her lips to his, squealing in protest when he deepened the kiss. His only response was to pull her closer and get lost in her unique taste. Rukia fought to untangle herself from him and finally succeeded. She put her hands on her hips and glared at him.

"They're not looking Rukia, I swear!" Ichigo protested.

"But what if they did?!" she exclaimed. "They can't see us. It would be horrible. What if Nii-sama found out?"

"Byakuya was in love once," Ichigo assured her. "I'm sure he would understand."

"I'm sure he wouldn't," Byakuya's deep voice said into Ichigo's ear, making the couple jump.