Loves Me Not

By JamesRKS

Rated M for strong language and possible suggestive themes

Dedications: This story is dedicated to: KengoGirl, Fantasy Fan Girl, HimmelsDraculina, PurpleFireStarter, Anime Wildfire, Third Person Point Of View, Vejhed, Spruston Spook, SparklingDreams, SovereignZERO, Some Enchanted Evening, Kurai Hitokiri, Forsaken Angel 13, Jounin Troublesome, Falls-44, Edward'sTrueAngel, Clodilla, Coralian Exorcist, Astrocam, christydoll, Tori128, PokeShipper4EverMore, Pervy Sage89, Kikyo-chan93, Gbaby808, Cdc100, Bittersweet Romanticide, Fester0662, and several other authors that have inspired be to start writing my own fanfiction either by doing such a good job on their own or by encouraging me to try and offering to help me along. So this is for all of you, I'm kinda tired so if I accedently forgot to mention someone please let me know so i don't feel like an ass for not including you, I'll add you in K.

Description: This is an IchigoxTatsuki fic based off the world of Bleach by Tite Kubo. If anybody has a problem with the pairing,... GO BURN SOMEWHERE. CHA! I got the idea for this fic listening to the song Loves Me Not by TaTu, hence the title. Relax the title is a little misleading this is a love story. Just listen to the song to understand.K. They're one of my favorite bands so check them out.

This story takes place just before Ichigo and the gang head off to Hueco Mundo to save Oriheme from the Arancar.

This is my first fan fic so please be nice in your reviews. Any constructive criticism will be taken into accord. However... ANY AND ALL FLAMES WILL BE IGNORED! Flaming is pointless and only makes you sound like a self righteous prick, so don't bother.

Ichigo: Are you done, or are you just gona talk them to death?

Me: Shut the fuck up Ichigo! Or I'll make you gay!

Ichigo: ...

Me: Cause I have that power!

Ichigo: ...

Me: HEY, ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING!

Ichigo: Huh, Oh did you say something?

Me: I swear, why you're my favorite character is beyond me, seriously.

Ichigo: It's just out of jealousy; you just wish you had my awesome appeal to the ladies.

Me: Yeah... you OBVIOUSLY haven't heard, ignoring the girl you came all the way to a different world to save and walking over to the guy behind her to apologize is not the best way to show you care.

Ichigo: Hey, that wasn't my fault. Tite Kubo made me do it! I didn't write the script... Or else I'd be with all the ladies.

Me: Yeah sure, whatever. Anyways I think we've kept them waiting long enough.

Ichigo: I agree.

Me: Good since you're in such an agreeable mood, you can do the disclaimer.

Ichigo: Awww. Fuck me.

Me: Quit your bitching and get on with it.

Ichigo: Fine. This retard doesn't in anyway shape or form own Bleach or any of its characters. He just uses them for his sick ideas he calls stories.

Me: ... (Stares at Ichigo menacingly)

Ichigo: What!

Me: You really want to die don't you?

Ichigo: If it gets me out of being in your sick idea of a story then... Yes, yes I would.

Me: Whatever just shut up. Anyways on with the story. Enjoy

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Chapter 1

Remembrance

It was just like any other day at Karakura High School for Tatsuki Arisawa. Except for the fact that for the last couple months or so she's been seeing strange monsters. But more importantly, noticing as Ichigo Kurosaki, her long time crush and best friend, cutting class all the time and running off from school wearing a black kimono, not to mention the HUGE sword on his back that runs as long as his body. No normal human could possibly lift that let alone wield it with any efficiency.

She had had tried on several occasions to have him explain what's been going on, but every time she tried to ask him, he seemingly disappeared. Finally once she felt Orihime Inoue her other good friend, disappear from her newly acquired senses she decided it was time to learn what was really going on.

When she confronted him in the hallway at school and asked what was going on he simply said it was none of her business. After he said that she couldn't hold her frustration in any longer grabbing him by his shirt collar she shoved him back wards a little harder than she intended, forcing his head into the window hard enough to shatter the glass.

He simply had a sad look on his face like he was regretting something. "Just, don't asociate yourselfs with me anymore." He said before walking away as if nothing had happened. Keigo and Mizuiro held her back as she tried to give chase. As all this happened all she could do is wonder what had happened between them to cause this. After all they had been friends ever since they were four years old...

FLASHBACK (Tatsuki's PoV)

Like any other week day I was at the dojo. I had just taken down my fourth opponite in the first half hour of class when I hear a commotion coming from the entrance to the building. When I looked over I saw a boy that looked to be the same age as me holding his moms had with the goofiest grin I'd ever seen plastered on his face. Right from the start I figured he wouldn't last long being what looked to be a momma's boy.

As soon as him mom left he simply went and sat in a corner sulking. That is, until our Sensei called him over. I watched as they talked for a few minutes until I noticed Sensei pointing towards me. When the boy looked over towards me he gave me a strange look as he stared at me. Blushing I turn away trying to hide my embarrassment. Not sure why I felt so nervous all of the sudden, I look back up only to see him walking towards me.

Not sure how to act I simply stare at him wondering what's come over me. I'm never this nervous around anyone. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, I'm able to break the silence.

"H-Hi, I'm Tatsuki." I managed to say. But he doesn't respond he simply looks at the ground in silence. "So what's your name?" Still not getting a response from him I grow frustrated. "Come on boy, what's wrong with you? When someone tells you their name it's always polite to tell them your name. So let's have it, WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU WANT!" I said a little meaner than I had intended.

After a few seconds he looks up at me slowly "I-I'm I-Ichigo, I-I'm s-s-supposed to b-be your s-sparing p-partner." He stuttered out before looking back at the floor like he was afraid that if he looked away from it for a single second it would disappear just to spite him.

"Well Ichigo, It's nice to meet you." I said. "Shall we get started?"

He looked up again albeit a little less nervously. "A-All right" he said with a small smile barley visible on his face.

"Great. Well then, follow me" I said as I start heading over to the nearest sparing matt. After a second of hesitation he followed after me. Once we're there I took a fighting stance and watched as he did the same. "Ok now, you no the rules right?" He noded his head. (A/N I don't know the rules so I'm just guessing so don't hold it against me please.) "Right then lets begin." As I said this I made a mental note to go easy on him.

But no sooner than my first punch made contact than he fell backwards and started whimpering. 'Dang I didn't even hit him that hard. He must be even more of a wuss than I thought' But surprisingly he got back up and took his stance. 'Ok, so he's a crybaby but at least he's determined I'll give him that.' The matches between us continued for the next thirty minutes.

After I knocked him down for the dozenth time with him actually crying a little that time. I looked away from our match to see that it was time to leave. I helped him up and as we looked towards the door we watched as his mom walked in. I noted that the instant he saw his mother, despite crying two seconds ago, his goofy smile he had on the first time I saw him came back in an instant. 'I guess he's really close to his mom.'

I watched as he ran over and huged her. It was so peaceful that it startled me a little when he suddenly looked up at his mom, took her hand and started walking over to me. I stood there in shock for a minute. 'Why is he coming back over here, not that I don't want him to, but why?' I asked myself. Ichigo talking breaks through my thoughts.

"Hey mom, this is my friend Tatsuki." He said blushing slightly before adding. "She's really strong." I just stared at him incredulously. When I finally caught up with what he said, I couldn't stop the blush that spread across my face. 'What is it about him that makes me feel this weird? It's not bad by any means; it's actually kind of nice. I just don't get it.'

After I finally broke free of my thoughts I managed to say, "H-Hi, Mrs. Kurosaki. Like Ichigo said, I-I'm Tatsuki, Tatsuki Arisawa."

She looked at me, smiling fondly. "Well, it's nice to meet you Tatsuki." She said. "I'm so glad Ichigo made a friend on his first day." She looked back over towards Ichigo. "You've met quite the cutie, haven't you?" She said as she looked back and forth between us, a knowing smile spread across her face.

"Mooommmm. Quit it." He said meekly as he turned and hid his head behind his mothers leg. 'Which was a good thing considering that the blush I still had from earlier just increased ten fold?'

Mrs. Kurosaki simply laughed sweetly. Turning to me she said, "Well allways nice getting to meet my sons' friends. Is your mom here? Maybe I can set up a play date for you and Ichigo."

"N-No, she's gona pick me up in a little bit." I said. 'Dang it. Why do I keep stuttering, it's not like I'm afraid or anything, so why?'

"Ok, well we'll see you later Tatsuki, I look forward to meeting your mom. I'm sure you and my little Ichigo will be good friends." She looked at Ichigo and smiling ever so sweetly after noticing the blush coming back to his face, said, "Common sweetie, we need to get home so I can make dinner."

He looked up at her with that goofy grin covering his face again as he said, "Ok." Turning back towards me "I'll see you later Tatsuki." He said as he started walking off with his mom. Suddenly he stopped and turned around. And before I could even react, he ran up to me and pulled me into a small hug while saying, "Thanks for being my friend." He pulled away so our faces were visable to each other before saying, "I-I like you a lot Tatsuki." He then turned around one more time and ran to catch up with his mom who had been watching the scene unfold with a smile etched onto her face like she knew something we didn't.

I just watched speechless till they were out of sight. 'H-He likes me. But why? All I did was knock him flat on his back all afternoon.' Just then my mom drove up to pick me up after training...

END FLASHBACK (back to regular PoV)

She didn't understand it, why was Ichigo, her best friend and crush, acting so cold towards everybody especially her. It was then that she decided to follow him after school and find out what it was that was causing him to act this way.

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Me: Alright that's the end of the first chapter. I hope you liked it.

Ichigo: Why did you have to bring up the part of my life where I was a complete wimp?

Me: Because I'm the author and I can do whatever the hell I want, get used to it.

Ichigo: Don't make me go Bankai on your ass.

Me: DON'T MAKE ME TURN YOUR BANKAI INTO A MARSHMILLOW SHOOTING POWER!

Ichigo: ...

Me: I'll do it to and you know it. So behave your self.

Ichigo: Fine.

Me: Better.

Ichigo: Anyways, please review otherwise this jack ass won't stop bitching like a little pansy.

Me: THAT'S IT, GET OVER HERE MARSHMILLOW BOY!

Ichigo: (Runs away screaming at the top of his lungs)

Me: Hey get your ass back here you coward. (Gives chase after him)