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=.= just re-read my last chapter and story- I am thoroughly disgusted at my writing skills from back then… makes me wanna throw up. I APPOLOGIZE TO YOU PEOPLE! *le bow* NOW! I will finish this story with better writing, the RIGHT way! (Was that a pun?)

HERE WE GO!

.:Final Chapter:.

Several strange things have happened over the past months, and Ichigo was now sorting them all out mentally. First, he realized how much he loved Rukia. Another was that he has found out that his Substitute Soul Reaper duties are now coming to a close. But, on that note, what will happen when they do? Will he get to see Rukia again? Surely he will… sure she is a stickler for the rules, but wont it be beyond unfair to strip away her rights to see him? He was getting to worked up over nothing, no one is going to order complete isolation from the soul society- would they? Of course not! He just kept telling himself over and over again. He was repeating the same pattern repeatedly and anxiously, trying to go thru every scenario possible. Break himself down, build himself up. It kept repeating. Finally, there was a timid knock on his door. He quickly shot upright from his laying position on his bed to a sitting position. "C-come in." He said, curious about who would want to talk to him at this time. And just like that, the door swung open easily, and behind it was a familiar looking raven-haired girl. "Oh, Rukia… its you." Ichigo stated, looking down to his lap. "Yea- sorry to bother you. I have one of my shirts in your closet-" Rukia started in response, only to be interrupted by Ichigo nonchalantly strolling up to her. "I-Ichigo, are you okay?" She questioned, only making his face go grim. A little confused, Rukia took a step back, not knowing what to do. A gleam lit within Ichigo's eyes, targeting the girl. She backed away some more, putting up her hand as if a stop sign, or a way to protect her. Ichigo only moved closer and grabbed her wrist. "O-Oi! Ichigo!" Rukia yelled, slightly confused and angry, a tiny bit scared. All Ichigo did was lean in and put his mouth to hers. But, Rukia fought back by slapping him on the cheek. "Y-You baka! What the hell do you think you're doing? HEY! ARE YOU EVE-" She demanded angrily, only to be interrupted by Ichigo's melancholic answer, "Sorry. Not feeling." After he said that, he turned around and sat down. Confused, Rukia questioned his response, "Not… feeling? What? Ichigo, that isn't even correct grammar…" "Not feeling well." He stated rather blankly. Slowly, Rukia took a seat next to him on his blue bed, only a foot apart. "You're acting strange. What's wrong?" She asked, concerned, confused and even slightly annoyed. "You." He answered suddenly, Rukia flinched in response. How was it her fault, she wondered silently. "How so?" She wondered, but it was more like a demand. "…" No words escaped his mouth in response, it just stayed agape as he tried to figure out what to say. Feeling upset, Rukia stood up and started walking to the door, but then Ichigo interrupted her leave.

"R-Rukia! Don't leave!" He yelled, jumping up to grab her wrist, causing her to shoot a glare at the extreme ginger. "What?" She coldly asked, "Why are you acting like this?" She continued. Ichigo put his head down in shame and answered in a mumble, "It sounds weak, that's why I don't want to say it." Rukia's eyes widened in shock as Ichigo continued, "I-I guess I can say… I don't know how to act around you. My heart is telling me to kiss you, but my head is telling me to leave you be, so when you leave- ill be prepared." Rukias shock was gone and was replaced by a blush, and soon after, confusion. "When I leave?" She asked, mostly to herself. Ichigo responded with words that shocked her even further, "When they, the soul society, will force you away- and we won't be able to see each other again. When im not going to be a substitute soul reaper anymore." "I-Ichigo…" She stuttered out, but then was once again filled with determination, "I am not leaving you, and like HELL you will be leaving me. If they force me away, then you can bet I will come back! And, if you can't see me… Then I will make sure that we find out a way to make you. BUT! None of that will happen! We will just have to repeat how it started, wont we?" She sweetly asked at the end, calming down from her yelling, and gave off a smile. Ichigo, blushing- another rare thing that only happens when Rukia is around- slid his hand down to hers, and enveloped his fingers with hers. Slowly, he raised his and her hand to his chest and walked closer to her- all while keeping eye contact. Slowly, their hands were touching both chests as he leaned into Rukia and gave her a kiss.

THE END

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=.= …. ^3^ YAY! I AM DONE! I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for reading!