~Epilogue:~

~Otherwise known as, Chapter 25~

AN:
WAAHHH!!! The last CHAPTER!!! *Runs away in a rush, awfully disappointed*

*Comes back, sighing*[ToT]

Man, this is the last chapter! I loved this story, it was the peak of my… 4 month career on ! Hopefully my other new fic will get just as much attention, and maybe more…

Anyways, I want to wrap it up. Play 'Looking Up' by Paramore with this chapter. Trust me, it's an awesome ending song. This chapter's gonna be laugh-your-ass-off hilarious, heart-string plucking romantic, and ever-so corny!

See you guys soon,

Fanatic99

Karakura Park

Saturday, 1:45 PM

Rukia's POV

Its spring now.

The sun is shining brightly above, and the grass is greener than ever. The sky is as blue as a sky could be. Flowers of many colors sprouted from many directions, forming a multi-colored rainbow. It was beautiful.

I was lying next to Ichigo in the grass, his hand in mine. Life was better now.

Ever since we had officially kissed and Ichigo finally told his dad about 'us', I don't know what to think of our relationship. He's not 'going steady' with me, he's not 'dating' me, and he's not my 'boyfriend'.

Ichigo is simply mine. I won't even claim we are dating, because he'd never stray for a million years spent with me. Everyone just seemed to… know our relationship. Right away.

I smiled and turned to face him. His hair was spiked as usual, slumped in its usual 'Ichigo' way. His eyes were closed in concentration. He was wearing a nice powder blue t-shirt today, with a guitar logo on it. He had tight jeans on, which I started to like about his apparel, and a pair of white and grey Pumas. He was thinking about something. He frowned in his thought.

Ichigo's a dreamer. I know it.

But I guess I still will never know what he dreams about.

"Rukia?" Ichigo whispered to me, his grip on my hand tightening.

"Yeah?" I responded. His hand was warm. I liked that.

"I still think it's weird that my dad moved you into my room. What did expect to happen?" Ichigo asked, blushing furiously.

I laughed and kissed his cheek. "You and I both know he wants 'Grand-babies'."

Ichigo shrugged. "At least he had the liberty of adding an extra bed."

I nodded and smiled, closing my eyes to take it all in.

I was 'with' Ichigo. This is a dream.

Maybe, just maybe… if he ever died, and I found him in Seireitei… we could get married. He is a Shiba, right? I mean, noble to noble interaction is just ideal for the Kuchiki family image and-

…ah, what am I saying? Basically I love Ichigo so much I want to be with him forever.

"…are you wearing new perfume, Rukia?" Ichigo asked quietly, leaning closer and sniffing my neck. I loved the way his warm breath brushed against my skin.

"Yeah," I responded, cradling my head by his neck. "Its strawberry scented."

Ichigo smiled and brought up his hand that wasn't holding mine to my cheek. He brushed away my stupid stray bang and smiled.

I had dressed up especially for our simple date to the park. I wore a purple t-shirt with a white short-sleeved hoodie, along with a pair of nice tight jeans and purple Converse.

I was glad my apparel worked. Go Ichigo's awesome fashion sense!

I leaned in.

You know, kisses are like chocolate. The more you have, the more you want. Yum-yum!

Just before his lips could reach mine, someone tapped his back with a foot.

I looked up. It was a roaming police officer. He didn't look too happy.

"No displays of public affection on park grounds, you love-birds. Make love somewhere else."

Eh? Make love?!

Ichigo didn't say another word. He stood up, pulled me up, and walked with me, hand in hand, down the street.

The police officer stood in the spot where we had once been, mouth gaped open.

"That's one ideal boyfriend you've got there, missy!" He called after us, grinning.

I blushed.

But I would stay here forever, just hand in hand with him.

My world would be complete.

Suddenly, Ichigo stopped walking. We were outside his house already.

"…this is outside park grounds, right?"

I nodded. What was he getting to?

He sat me down on the bus bench by his house. Ichigo's hazel eyes twinkled knowingly.

"Good."

He kissed me. I can't get enough of his kisses anymore, I swear.

What the hell happened to the 'Get your damn hands off me, Kurosaki!' Rukia, I don't know.

…who the hell cares?

His tongue poked through my lips, touching mine lightly. I smiled through the kiss.

We suddenly heard shopping bags drop behind us.

I turned around, breaking the kiss. [I bet you you wanted to hear more about it!

It was Yuzu. Dear God, it was Yuzu, the 11 year old, innocent twin.

Ichigo's mouth gaped open in terror. "Y-Yuzu-chan!"

Yuzu's mouth was gaped open in surprise. She had obviously never seen people kiss, let alone her brother.

"…oh, my, Gawd." She whispered, pointing to us.

I just realized that Ichigo still had one of his arms wrapped a little 'low' around my waist. I pushed it away, blushing hastily.

"…that was so cute, Ichi-nii. I see you can understand why girls like kissing now!" Yuzu said, smiling.

I sighed in relief. Wow.

Record scratch.

"…wait…" Ichigo stammered, looking at his sister in surprise. "…are you implying you've been KISSED before?!"

Yuzu nodded, blushing slightly. "I let him. Ryu was so cute, I couldn't help it!"

My mouth hung open. I was 167 when I got my first kiss. Yuzu was… 11.

Ichigo's eyes widened. "You mean the 8th Grader Fuzukawa Ryu? Our neighbors? God, Yuzu! You are in the 5th Grade!"

Yuzu shrugged. "Ryu's nice. He wouldn't harm me."

Ichigo opened his mouth as if to protest, but I squeezed his hand and told him no with my eyes.

Ichigo sighed. "If that guy ever gets too bold, just tell me and I'll beat the crap out of him."

Yuzu smiled. "Agreed!"

She skipped off inside the clinic with her groceries.

I smiled. "Isn't that cute? Yuzu has a boyfriend!"

Ichigo shrugged. "It's weird. Ever since you and I, well, you know… I feel that love has been in the air. Strange, eh?"

I nodded. "Weird."

Suddenly, we heard a weird moaning sound from the back.

My eyebrows rose. I heard that sound before.

I stood up off the bench.

Ichigo stood up with me. "Is something wrong?"

I shook my head. "Not really, I guess. Just be quiet and come with me."

I quietly tiptoed, maneuvering to the back of the clinic swiftly and gently.

I heard another moan. It was louder this time, and mixed with a weird slurping sound.

I peered over the side of the house to the street.

I swear I could've passed out at the sight.

It was Kurosaki Karin, was, MAKING OUT, with a very handsome young man. Up against a streetlight. In a dark alley by her house.

"KARIN? WHAT THE HELL?!"

I turned. Ichigo was steaming red.

Karin was surprised. She let go of the guy and he did the same. They both looked very flushed.

Karin was… blushing. She looked down at her feet as she approached us, the guy backing a little away from her.

"…this is my friend Kasanoda Eiichiro. He is an 8th grader. We've been going out for a week now."

My inner voice was screaming in my head.

Love was really in the air.

--

Arisawa House

1:57 PM

Tatsuki's POV

I leaned against the wall, staring at the TV. I was home alone.

Nothing good was never on. Ever.

I flipped the channels. All of the shows on were either crappy news or soap opera romances.

I just can't bring myself to watch soap opera romances anymore. I just think about the pineapple man I used to dream I was in love with and feel bad.

I just know that the pineapple man was real.

I can't remember his name. I honestly can't. My dog Inu-chan probably does, but he can't speak, so what's the use!?

I sighed and turned the TV off. I stared at the ceiling, at the ceiling fan.

Orihime had recently started dating Ishida. They were a weird couple, but for some reason, they look like they were made for each other.

They were on a date today, so I couldn't hang around them like a tool with no date.

No way.

Suddenly, the silence I felt inside the room was disrupted when someone knocked the door.

I stood up, ran down the stairs, and opened the door.

It was… a guy. His hair was, oh God, shaped like a pineapple.

Abarai Renji!!! That's his name!

"…Tatsuki?" He asked me. "How's it been?"

I didn't say a word. I threw myself into his arms.

"I love you, stupid."

Man, that came quickly out of nowhere.

Renji smiled, wrapping his arms around me. "How did you know what I was going to say?"

And with that, my whole world changed.

--

Kobayashi Manor

2:17 PM

Takeo's POV

"You may now kiss the bride."

So I did. Rangiku and I were officially hitched.

I fell in love with her, and she with me. As weird as it sounds, I don't feel like I deserved to be perverted with her.

Mainly because there was no need to be. She was plenty perverted to me, believe it or not [probably believe it!]!

"You know, Rangiku," I whispered into her ear, playfully licking it. "Your body is mine now. No one elses."

"I'm afraid you are mistaken, Takeo." She said, tracing a finger down my bare chest under my kimono. "Your body belongs to me."

Rangiku licked her finger and slapped my ass.

Ooh la-la!

And with that, I swept the bride off her feet, carried her the 500 meters to my bedroom, and yeah. You know the rest.

--

Kurosaki Household

10:45 PM

Ichigo's POV

Eiichiro had messy black hair and dark blue eyes, much like Karin. He was very good looking, and he seemed to admire Karin a lot, and he loved my video games as much as I do, so all was well.

Love was in the air.

It's corny, I know. But it's true.

Just as we walked into our room this evening, Rukia noticed at once my stupid dad had made with the furniture.

There was only one bed.

"…dammit…?" I swore, blushing.

I stared at the bed, horrified. I would have to sleep on the floor…

"…I don't mind…" Rukia said softly. "I trust you, Ichigo."

So after changing into her pajamas and me into mine, it was bedtime.

My heart was racing. You won't do anything, right, Ichigo?

I was nervous none the less.

"…are you sure you want to do this, Rukia?"

She nodded, obviously sleepy. "Like I said, stupid. I trust you. Now get in the bed."

I climbed in, shaking from head to toe.

Just as I got under the covers, Rukia did too. My senses went into panic mode.

I was in bed. With Rukia.

I freaked out. My bed is only a full, so I was afraid that I would piss myself with her so close to me.

Her back was practically pressed against my front. I was shocked to death.

Within seconds, Rukia fell asleep.

What the hell am I supposed to do now?!

I watched her. Her face was so peaceful, so beautiful. I couldn't resist staring.

So I did what Ichigo Kurosaki always did.

Embrace the situation.

So I held her closer, kissed her forehead, and went to sleep myself.

My life is a dream, as long as I'm with her.

This is the True Will of My Heart.

AN:

…it's over.

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WAH!!! JUST REVIEW, PLEASE! I MUST LEAVE TO SOB IN A CORNER!

…but before I do, I have to thank all my reviewers and readers [too lazy to review] alike. You guys really pushed me on and inspired me. Thank you!

…and if you liked this story, please oh please check out my other story, 'Life Lessons With the Strawberry'! I promise you'll like it…

-Fanatic99