Chapter 9 - I Can't Live Without You

                                    

                                          
Chapter 9
Ichigo P.O.V:
I didn't know how to feel when I was walking home. That's because I got called to a mission. Of course I was happy to get called to a mission since who likes doing paperwork but I didn't like the idea of not being with Rukia especially now
Ichigo: I'm home
Rukia: Hey there Ichigo how was the division? She asked while sitting on the couch and eating ice cream
Ichigo: Tiring as usual. I said as I walked over to her to kiss her
I sat down right next to her and she leaned her head on my shoulder.
Ichigo: I got called to a mission
Rukia lifted her head off of my shoulder and looked at me
Rukia: How long?
I frowned then looked away
Ichigo: A month. I replied as calmly as possible. It was never easy telling her about my missions, especially now. Rukia slowly nodded her head, and Ichigo could see the tension in her expression.
Rukia: That's quite a long time when do you leave?
Ichigo: Early tomorrow morning
Rukia: Now that I think about it you haven't gone on such a long mission in a while. She said smirking at me
Ichigo: Well I haven't been away from you so long since your pregnancy. I said intertwining my fingers
Rukia: I can fight for myself just fine ya know
Ichigo: Well I'll still worry about you anyways. I shot back
Rukia: I guess you're right. She said while putting her head on my lap 
I slowly ran my fingers through her hair
Ichigo: But good thing is I found a solution to that problem
Rukia: What am I going to stay in the world of living or something with your dad?
I smiled back at her even though it was bittersweet
Ichigo: Even better your brother
Rukia shot up at my response
Rukia: Are you serious Ichigo? She asked angrily
Ichigo: Well I don't see the problem. He is your brother after all and he was the one who offered you to stay at his house. I said while putting my hands behind my head
Rukia: So you're saying you did all of that without my consent. She growled
Ichigo: Well I didn't like it at first but I thought that the only other person other than me who will take good care of you would be him so I decided upon it. I said putting my hands in front of me
Rukia was still glaring daggers at me. She must be really mad I thought to myself
Ichigo: Look, it wasn't ever a choice for me. Byakuya demanded his offer and I said yes. Can you just do this please? It will only be for a month and I'm sure it won't be that bad. I won't be able to focus if I don't know that you're absolutely safe and the only person I see assuring me is Byakuya. I said pleadingly while putting my hands together and kneeling my head down
Rukia sighed
Rukia: Fine
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5 days later later
Rukia P.O.V:
Staying at Ni-sama's place is driving me insane. It's bad enough that Ichigo is not here but Ni-sama won't let me do anything. He's treating me like a child. The only reason I agreed to this is because I wanted Ichigo to focus on his mission and not worry about me too much. And I know Ni-sama is concerned about me and doesn't want me to get hurt but, there has to be a limit right?