FINAL

“___! Get here!” Toshiro yelled as he chased after me.

I laughed out loud as I saw how angry he was. I stole the last watermelon piece that he was just about to eat. It was so funny when I saw him turn red. It’s very rare to see him like that because he is always so cold. Get it? Cold or ice represents the colour blue? No...Sorry.

A yelp escaped my lips as I was tackled down and my body was turned around. My gaze locked with Hitsugaya fiery glazed eyes making me sent an innocent grin.

“Now calm down captain...It was just a watermelon piece...” You ruffled his white locks but it seemed to tick him off even more.

Hitsugaya performed a headlock and I tapped the ground while crying out in pain.

“Ichigo!!! HELP ME!!”

Ichigo who was relaxing on a chair, turned his attention to me and raised a brow at the scene we were causing.

“You’re on your own this time, __.” He said making me fume.

My bangs shadowed my eyes and I shook slightly in anger. Histugaya sensed the dark aura around me and decided to let me go. He quickly moved out the way as I got up and marched up to Ichigo who gulped. Before he could speak, I grabbed his arm with both my hands and stored energy in my arms.

“Baka Ichigo!” I exclaimed before throwing him with all my power.

Ichigo cried out and flew comically before landing in the sea. I huffed and crossed my arms.

“Baka...” I muttered before stealing his chair and relaxing under the sun.

Ichigo’s head popped out the water and he glared at my relaxed figure. He let out a sigh and walked back onto the sand. As he did this, I caught a glimpse of his soaked body. My jaw dropped as I noticed his open white shirt clung onto his tight muscles. Ichigo saw my expression and smirked. He used his fingers to brush back his wet hair and sent a teasing look at the same time. I felt my heart pound as our eyes locked and quickly covered my face with my hands, not being to handle how hot he looked.

“What wrong, ___?” A voice whispered by my ear.

I jumped in fright and ended up falling off the chair. My head hit against the soft sand and I found it difficult to move since my legs were sprawled all over the chair whereas my head and back was resting on the sand. A hand grabbed mine and I gasped as I was suddenly pulled up. My eyes grew wide as I realised my face was really close to Ichigo who was the one that pulled me up. Our lips met for a second and Ichigo smiled at how surprised I was. He released his hold on my wrist and moved back. He was soon called by Renji making him glance at me once more before jogging off. I sat there still stunned until I heard a deafening scream.

I shook out my face and I froze as I saw a hollow. I cursed under my breath and took out my soul candy from my shorts pocket. My soul shot out my gigai and I instructed Hana to stay in the shack. I unsheated my zanpakuto and ran to Ichigo who was about to fight. Hitsugaya and Byakuya entrusted us to fight the hollow and led the others to stay in the shack. Renji didn’t want to let us have all the fun but he had to listen to his captain.

“Ichigo!” I called.

He turned back and our eyes locked. We smirked and nodded towards each other before facing the hollow who roared once again. Our lips parted and we both spoke the same word.

“Bankai.”

I soon felt flames surround me and a smile appeared on my face. I glanced at Ichigo and whistled at how good he looked in his strongest form.

“Ready?” He asked.

“Why wouldn’t I be?” I remarked back with a cheeky smile.

Ichigo rolled his eyes before lifting his sword at the same time I raised your left hand, my nails growing sharper. We both shot up and exclaimed the moves we performed.

“Getsuga Tensho!”

“Doragon Dengeki-Tekina Hono! (Dragon’s Electrifying Flame!)”

My nails pierced into the arm of the hollow and it roared in pain as it was burned and also electrocuted. I removed my nails and jumped away in time to watch Ichigo slice the hollows mask. I landed on the ground softly and released my bankai before putting away my zanpakuto. Ichigo soon did the same and he turned to me. I hi-fived him and we both quickly went back to the others.

The day drifted by and we all had dinner. Since the moon had risen to the sky, I decided to go back to beach. I placed a top, I brought with me just in case, on and walked out the shack. Ichigo saw my retreating figure and quickly finished up his food. He washed his hand and dried them before jogging out the shack.

“___.” I knew it was Ichigo and stopped in my footsteps.

He entwined his hand with mine and we walked towards a big rock which was near the edge by the sea. I rested my back against the rock and gazed at the beautiful view of the glistening sea. Ichigo let out a sigh as he relaxed as a comfortable silence surrounded us.

“I’m glad...You’re staying.” Ichigo muttered.

“Me too. Now I don’t have to worry about leaving.” He chuckled at my words but glanced down as I rested my head on his shoulder.

Silence took over once again but my expression was the opposite of that. Should I say it? Would I be rushing if I said it? If I kept doubting myself, then I’ll never be able to say it. I sat up straight, no longer resting my head on Ichigo’s shoulder before turning to him. He sent me a look of wonder as I held his other hand. I built all the confidence I could gather and locked my eyes with his.

“Ichigo...I know it hasn’t been long since we’ve been going out but...” I trailed off, letting out a shaky sigh.

Ichigo felt all the colour drain away from his face and fear struck his heart.

“Y-You’re not breaking up with me?” He stuttered but the questioned startled me.

“No! No, of course not!” I reassured him.

Ichigo sighed in relief and waited for me to continue. I took a few deep breaths and made eye contact with his once again.

“I love you, Ichigo.” I confessed.

Ichigo’s breath hitched and his heart quickened at my words making it difficult for him to speak. I took the silence the wrong way and lowered my gaze.

“I’m sorry. I’m rushing into the relationship. Just forget-” My words were cut off as Ichigo brought me into a kiss.

My eyes automatically closed and we both stayed in that position before Ichigo decided to break the kiss. He cupped my cheeks and placed a kiss on my forehead before letting out the words I hoped to hear.

“I love you too, ___.” His lips formed into a big smile and I couldn’t help but smile back.

“___! Ichigo! We’ve got to go now!” Karin’s voice reached us and Ichigo helped me stand up.

We gazed at each other once more before slowly walking back to everyone. A warm smile appeared on my features as I looked at my friends who were turning out to be more like a family to me. I then looked up at Ichigo and sent a loving gaze in his direction.

‘Thank you everyone for being by my side but most of all, thank you Ichigo...I wouldn’t have been here without you.’

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