A/N: No spoilers, time period doesn't matter. So this is my new series of one-shots! I'm trying to keep THIS alphabet one on emotions/things like emotion only for the titles/prompt, but I might do more later on more topics later. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach. However, I own my heart, and Bleach is in my heart, so... think about that! HA!

A: ANTICIPATION

The worker came and pushed the lap bar down so that it was gently pressing Rukia's legs. She was antsy; this was her first time, and she wasn't sure if Ichigo was going to take it easy on her. She breathed heavily as she heard someone mutter the "all clear" and the car moved slightly forward, inching uphill slowly.

Ichigo looked at her and grinned. "Are you nervous, midget?" he asked, nudging her. To be honest, he was a little anxious himself, but teasing the girl next to him made him feel a little more at ease.

Without looking at him, Rukia breathed, "No." It was very unconvincing, especially as her knuckles turned white as she grabbed the bar in front of her. Ichigo chuckled slightly and grinned.

They neared the top of the hill and Rukia looked down, instantly wishing she hadn't. They were high, REALLY high, and she didn't like it. She quickly looked up and gripped the bar in front of her harder. "Here we go," Ichigo said, lifting his hands over his head in anticipation of the upcoming hill...

...but nothing happened. The train sputtered to a stop at the very top of the hill. Ichigo put his arms down shakily. "What the hell just happened?" He turned around to look behind him at the station.

"We stopped," Rukia told him breathlessly.

"No shit, Sherlock." He gently pushed her and continued. "Why?"

She didn't bother to answer him, instead focused on keeping her breathing even and composed. Ichigo glanced at her and felt his expression soften. "Hey," he said, scooting a little closer to her in the seat. "Don't worry; they'll fix it."

Rukia spared him a glance before looking quickly up again, refusing to let herself see the ground again until her feet were firmly on it. "Mm," was all she said.

Ichigo sighed. "Well, we might be up here for a while, might as well get comfortable." He leaned back and put his arms behind his head. Suddenly, the lap bars all sprung up and Rukia screamed. "What the hell?" Ichigo said, worry and a little bit of panic showing in his face.

From below, they heard someone speaking on a microphone. "Please stay seated. There has been a mechanical failure. We are trying to fix it now. Do not worry; the train cannot move until it is fixed. Please sit tight."

Damn him, Rukia thought maliciously. Damn him for making me ride this rolly coast. Damn him for making us sit in the front seat. Damn him!

Rukia let out an "eep!" when the train lurched forward slightly before settling back to where it was before. "Ichigo..."

"What?" He sounded breathless as well, and she noticed that he was gripping the sides of the car with such force that it looked like it hurt.

"Hold me."

Ichigo's eyes widened in shock as he took in the sight of the frightened girl beside him. Without a word, he complied, reaching over and holding her close to his chest. Instantly, they both felt imensly better, him for having something to clutch to him protectively, her for being secured to something.

"Thank you," was all she said, and they sat there, waiting for a change of some sort.

For what seemed like hours, they sat in silence, Ichigo holding the petite girl to his chest, slowly petting her silky hair. Eventually, Rukia spoke.

"Ichigo, in case we die up here-"

"We're not going to die, we'll be fine."

"Well just in case," she began again.

Ichigo sighed. "We're fine. If they don't get it working again soon, they'll just get a transport up here or something to take us down."

"Will you shut up and let me talk!" Rukia said. It wasn't really a question, even though it was phrased like one. It was a demand. Ichigo obeyed. "In case we die, which I realize isn't very likely, but it feels like it is to me," she said before he could scoff or grumble or interrupt her again, "I have to tell you something."

Ichigo sighed. "What?"

"Thank you," she said softly. She turned her face up to look at him. "Thanks for everything. You have no idea what all you've done for me means to me. Just... thank you."

He smiled slightly and said, "You're welcome, midget."

For a few moments, they were quiet again before Rukia looked up at him again. "Ichigo... do you have anything to say to me?" she asked, looking slightly hurt.

"No," he said shortly. "We're not going to die up here." The train lurched again, making them stumble forward sharply. "Okay, okay! I get it!" he yelled up to the heavens before turning back to her. "Fine. Rukia... You're short."

If they were in a bigger area, she would've kicked him, but she had to settle for an icy glare. "Not what I had in mind," she growled.

"What did you have in mind?" Ichigo asked, curious.

Rukia turned her head away, but not before Ichigo saw that faint pink on her cheeks. "Nothing," she mumbled.

"Did you expect me to say that I love you?" he said, chuckling slightly.

Again, she glared at him, her blush becoming deeper.

"I'm surprised. I thought you already knew."

Rukia's glare changed from one of anger to one of shock. "Wha-what?" she stuttered.

"I love you, idiot," Ichigo said, grinning.

"I-I love you, too," she said back to him.

"I know," he said, leaning in slightly. Rukia's eyes fluttered to look at his lips before closing and he did the same, continuing to close the distance between them. Just before their lips met, the lap bars slammed back down and the coaster took off down the hill, shocking them both into jumping slightly away from each other.

Rukia began to scream as they went down the steep hill, but Ichigo just held on to her tightly, chuckling.

When the ride was over, they got out, Rukia on shaky legs as she stabled herself on Ichigo as they walked out the exit. As soon as they were out, Rukia stomped on his foot.

"OW! Bitch, what was that for? You don't actually think I caused the coaster breaking down, do you?" he asked warily.

She rolled her eyes. "No, of course not. But you did make me go on it in the first place."

"Whatever. It's a right of passage when you go to an amusement pa- mmph!" He was interrupted by her lips on his. Normally, interruption was one of his pet peeves. But if this was how it was gonna be...

He could deal with a little "interruption" from now on.

A/N: So? Keep it going? Shut down shop RIGHT NOW? Haha, I hope that you liked it. I recently went to Cedar Point and wanted really badly to write a amusement park/carnival one-shot, but they are kinda overdone. I couldn't help myself though. So here it is.

Next is "B." Ideas? Like I said above, I'm trying to keep THIS alphabet one on emotions/things like emotion only for the titles/prompt. If you have any ideas for any letters, let me know! Hopefully you'll give me some good ones, especially for letters I can't think of. :)

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