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A/N: I don't know what to say but the word WOW. I miss you all… are any of you old readers reading this? Time flies by so fast... I can't believe that it has been 4 years since I updated… it felt like I wrote this yesterday. But holy shit I cannot get over how fast 4 years went by, so readers, make the most out of your life and do what makes you happy because before you know it, you'll grow old and die. Thinking about that really scares me. I read back a little and saw that I was complaining about entering grade 9 but this year I'm in grade 12 and I'll be graduating to university. When I started this story, I was 13 which is FREAKING INSANE because I felt like I created this story a few months ago... BUT NOW... I'M 17... READING BACK ON MY STORY MAKES ME CRINGE ON HOW HORRIFYING MY WRITING WAS. By the way, I'm really sorry about quitting. I put it off only because I didn't know where this story would go…but I have a plan now! By the way, I wrote this chapter 4 years ago and there were so many moments throughout those years where I'll say "Hey, I'll post this today.. oh shit it's not that good." But finally I got the courage to post this today and I didn't edit it at all. The only thing I edited was the authors note. I literally rewrote it every year. It's funny because every year I would change the sentence "I'm 14 now." then "I'm 15 now." then "I'm 16 now," but I can finally say that "I'm 17 now". Also, the reason why I didn't change the writing of this chapter is because I wanted to give you all the last taste of my 13 year old writing before I continue on with a new chapter. I recently read my reviews and you guys are so motivational and awesome! Like I literally love all of you! I had to continue because I love responding to your feedback! I doubt that the people from 4 years ago will be reading this and they've probably grew up and found other hobbies other than reading fanfic. But I'm here to accept new readers to my story. I don't know if anyone will read this note, but if you're reading this, there's a 95% chance that you're new, so welcome! To let me know that you've read this, please include "Long A/N read" in your review, it would make my day to know that people care! My author's notes were so embarrassing back then and they still are now. I guess it's just apart of me.

My goal for this chapter is to hit 200 reviews! It would mean a lot for my return! (:

Chapter 14: Karakura Park Festival: Part 2

Ichigo and Rukia stood upon a small booth staring at every aspect of it. The planks that framed the stall had left over paint scattered across the dull wood. The booth looked old yet people still come to play like it's the newest thing in town. Rukia scanned over the prizes that hung above like bananas. Her eyes began to widen and gleam like stars as her gaze fixed on the enormous pink fluffy bunny staring down at her. Pedestrians walked by pointing at the particular toy begging their parents to win it for them. Ichigo looked down at Rukia's smiling face. He could obviously tell what she really wanted. He curved up a small smile and crossed his arms looking up at the dangling toy.

"So, I see you're eyeing that bunny up there huh?" The aviators that were sitting on his nose bridge had been removed by his hand and stuffed in his pockets. He stepped up beside her and waited for her answer. Her change in face to the question was priceless.

A wave of heat overwhelmed her body. He was close to her. It was embarrassing the fact that he teasingly asked her that out loud with all the people around. Her cheeks heated up at the thought of him making fun of her all day because of her obsession with cute animals. Rukia's emotions gave mixed looks to him; it showed what she was exactly thinking.

"No! Well- maybe- so what?" she asked a little loudly crossing her arms. Cold wind blew by making her shiver in the heat as she looked up at his reaction to her outburst.

His eyes gazed down at her and bit his lip keeping himself from chuckling at her face. He studied her scowling embarrassed face. Since she was already mad he wanted to playfully joke around with her.

"Do you want it?" he asked slyly placing his hand on her head.

"Of course I do!" she batted his hand away quickly. She stepped back away from him to keep distance. She did not like him teasing her, especially in public.

"Well you have to do something for me if you want me to win it for you!" he said smirking in a teasing way while squeezing her hand.

"I will not do anything for you! Plus I can win one myself!" she let go of his hand and turned around while crossing her arms. Her face is already heated up and she's trying to stay relaxed as much as she could. Who does he think he is? I won't let him do this to me. I hate the fact that he could make me feel weak.

"Why not?" his teeth couldn't bear holding onto his lip any longer so he let out a light smile.

"Stop being immature, just win it for me!"

"Me? I'm immature? Coming from a grown girl who wants a big fluffy bunny." He said sarcastically.

"What? You! no-

He interrupted her blabbering by chuckling loudly. She was cute when she's flustered. He thought it was really amusing.

"I'm only kidding; of course I'll win it for you." He smiled pulling her in for a squishy hug. The warmth of his body made her tense muscles relax and a small smile tugged up her lips.

Her eyes then soften and she started laughing along with him. If she catches him teasing her again he'll get it for sure next time.

Ichigo let go of her and walked up to the old booth. He paid the old man and the man handed him two balls to knock down the 3 blocks that's stacked onto a thin pole. Ichigo turned around and looked at Rukia. Her rather large eyes showed hope and trust. He could tell she wanted that stupid stuffed bunny desperately. Even if he didn't win, at least he did it for the heck of it. He felt even more determined because he loved challenges.

"Watch and learn," he said to her looking superior.

"Now don't be too cocky," Rukia shook her head giggling.

Ichigo eyed the three blocks. It stood stacked on each other waiting to be knocked down by a lucky one. He closed one eye and used the other to identify the target. His eye focused on the top block. Maybe he should knock the first one over. It didn't really matter as long as he won. Ichigo put his hand in position and got ready to throw. He bit his lip and launched his hand back and threw as hard as he could. His muscles slowly relaxed and he stood in his relaxed position watching the ball hit the top block.

'Just two more to knock down and it'll be all good' he smirked

He turned around and glanced over at Rukias hopeful face. She smiled and gave him a thumbs up.

He had to get the two blocks this time. If he misses it would make him so disappointed he can't even explain it. Finally he snatched up the second ball and eyed the target. He swung his arm back and released the ball with impact. It went flying towards the blocks knocking both onto the ground.

Rukia's eyes were widened and her jaw dropped down. She looked at Ichigo in surprise and launched herself at him squealing with joy wrapping her legs around his torso.

"You actually did it!" She exclaimed happily tightening her grip around him.

"I told you so." he said shaking his head smiling. He couldn't believe it. The feeling of victory made him feel a million times better. With Rukia happy, it made him happy too.

Rukia hopped down from Ichigo and skipped up to the booth. The old man brought down the bunny and handed it to Rukia; she gave it a big squishy hug. Rukia was extremely glad Ichigo could do it, she knew it. She looked down at the pink bunnies black marble eyes and smiled.

"Are you that young man's girlfriend?" a sudden voice peeped into her joyful moment.

Rukia looked around her confused with who asked her that question. She turned around and saw the old man at the booth staring straight at her.

"Who me?" she asked looking up at him. The man stood there with a questioning face.

"Yeah you," he said chuckling. The wrinkles on his face creased as he smiled. He was indeed old, around eighty years old. He wore an old dress shirt with a tie. His gray hair is pulled back with gel and his hands rested together behind his back.

"Yeah, I'm his girlfriend." She said kindly.

"You seem like a lucky girl to have a boyfriend like that, winning something for you. He's a champ."

"I guess so, but it was part of a deal that he had to at least get me something." she giggled slightly.

"I see, but it's still nice to have someone very kind like that. Before I ever worked here I had a wife, she passed away last year. We used to come to this festival every year every when we were younger. I remembered the look on her face when I won something for her every time. It reminded me of you and that young boy." He said smiling.

"Oh, I see. She must be beautiful." She whispered with a smile.

Rukia didn't know what to say to him.. She felt awkwardly uncomfortable. His eyes were still looking at her with his kind smile. She stared back waited for his response.

"She is," he said looking up at the blue sky with the bright sun glaring down on him.

"Well… nice to meet you sir." She bowed slightly in a respectful way.

"I have to go now," Rukia backed up slowly and gave a small awkward wave.

"Wait, one thing."

She turned around and looked at him confusingly.

"I hope you have a good and healthy relationship. He gave a slight bow and nodded his head giving her the message of a goodbye.

"Thanks." Rukia began to walk away to search for Ichigo. The old man talked to her for a minute and the next minute Ichigo is off wandering places without her. She wondered why he left her so quickly. She walked down a path and spotted him standing dumbfounded.

The thought of her and Ichigo dating made her feel uneasy. It was all too quick from that night they kissed- she didn't know what to think of it. Ichigo is an all-around handsome guy but their differences make them unlikely to last long. Though you know what they say, opposites attract. Not in this situation.

She let out a heavy sigh as her little form approached behind the tall orange haired man; she felt a unbalanced feeling washing though the body before she spoke up. He instantly turned round and bumped into her not realizing she was there.

"RUKIA!" he exclaimed over excitedly. "There you are.. For a second I thought I lost you. I was standing here scratching my head while looking around for the longest time, where were you?" he bent over to look down at her face. Her muscles tensed.

"I… I was still at the booth talking to the old man." A light smile curved at the side of her mouth.

Rukia seemed uncomfortable. There was something about her that gave him that impression, he had no idea. He sighed and fixed up a smile.

"As long as you're here, then that's good." He patted her head.

Rukia clutched onto his big hand and began walking. A bright and happy girl caught her eye and she fixed her eyes onto it from afar. It was the same girl they saw earlier, Melissa. Yet again, the girl was still strolling around with her expensive camera. The blonde haired girl looked lost and confused, something felt wrong. Melissa looked around the festival like she was upset about something. Melissa's aura felt almost strange. The unusual outburst she had earlier was different, something might've happened. Rukia thought nothing of it and began to continue with her walk gripping onto Ichigo's hand heading towards the rides.

Melissa's blue eyes gazed at Ichigo and Rukia. She fixed her glasses and glared at the two walking. Her eyes were burning holes through them as they laughed and held hands. A twist of jealousy stabbed through her stomach like pins and needles. The grip of her hand she put on her camera tensed up as her mind swelled with thoughts. Truthfully she never liked Rukia, that girl made her blood boil. Although she knew that they don't know each other well, something made her dislike her to the point where she'd blow up. Not only that, Rukia is dating the guy she wants. Who does this girl think she is? It's like that girl thinks she runs this place. Melissa wanted Ichigo badly ever since she came from America. That boy was intelligent and charming. She wanted it all. With Rukia in the way, how could she? By the time she made it over to the snack booth she was furious clutching her cash extremely hard. What if she took Orihime's offer? To team up and get rid of Rukia Kuchiki.

The other day…

Orihime pushed out the rusty school doors with her school books tucked under her toned arm. Her hair was pulled back in a high ponytail looking sleek and volumized. She wore a cropped white sleeveless blouse showing off her big bust with high waisted denim shorts accompanied with her tall red stilettos clicking on the pavement every step she took. Her brown eyes narrowed towards the petite blonde girl standing by the school fountain glaring holes into little Rukia Kuchicunt and her boy toy Ichigo.

Orihime smirked and walked over to the blue eyed girl.

"Hey you, Melanie right?" Orihime asked lowly.

"Well, it's actually Melissa, get it right." the girl turned around and flashed a sour look and quickly turned back to watch the couple.

"Melanie, Melissa. Same thing. Anyways I'm not here to learn your name... I see you're eyeballing Ichigo and Rukia, am I correct?" Orihime smirked narrowing her eyes.

Melissa turned around once again and gave a nasty look. "So what if I am? It's none of your business, get lost." Her blue eyes showed fierce anger.

'She is crazy.' Orihime thought

"What if I told you that I can help get Ichigo and Rukia apart…." Again she smirked waiting for her reaction.

The girl slowly turned around and loosen her grip on the camera and let it fall loose around her neck.

"What do you have as an offer?"

"Meet me here after school and you'll see." With that, Orihime walked away with the sound of her heels clicking against the floor.

A/N: And there you have it people, the long awaited chapter! It seems boring, short and anti-climatic to me but hey I wrote this 4 years ago. For the next chapter, I'll be sure to make it long! I'll also make sure to update in a week and I promise I will, no slacking. I owe my old readers an update apology even though they're probably not here anymore so I owe you new readers a quick update. PLEASE REVIEW! It'll make me more motivated and I just love what you guys have to say whether it's positive or negative! Love you all! I think the author's note is longer than the story. Oops! :)