![Modern Day]! Yuri Saionji is a normal girl, living a normal life with her adoring mother, until the day she and her mother are involved in a fatal car accident. After waking from her comatose state, she receives the news of her mother's death. H...
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As the weeks passed, Yuri was growing closer and closer to Ichigo. The two were not in a relationship, but they kept close tabs on each other, calling each other, going out for meals together. He was looking forward to the trip with their class and hoping for some more alone time with her.
The day of the trip came, and they were all gathered at the bus station. Yuri sat beside Ichigo, but she was too busy reading the whole trip. Every time Ichigo made a move to start a conversation, he grew embarrassed and looked out of the window. No matter how much time they spend together, he always grew flustered with her. Yuri smiled up at his pouting face as he stared out of the window, she leaned closer to him, he turned to her and a blush formed on his face.
The trip to the inn so far was exhilarating, Yuri slept most of the way which was much needed, ever since her run-in with Aizen, she had never slept like this. Maybe it was the fact that Rukia was sleeping spread and snoring and Orihime's head was on her chest. A small grin grew on her drowsy face, no she had never slept like this for certain. The three girls spent a long time in the hot springs until Rukia started to get light headed, then they left. During dinner, Ichigo told scary stories, while Yuri tried to pretend she wasn't scared Orihime screamed when Rukia spooked her with a scream of her own. Which in turn made Yuri scream. Despite her obvious embarrassment, Yuri laughed aloud with them. A long laugh she didn't have for a long time.
Just as she was about to close her eyes again and fall to sleep. An alarm began to blare, jerking both Rukia and Orihime into a sitting position. Orihime turned to pick up her phone, and her eyes came to life.
"Yuri! Rukia! Wake up! It's time to go shipping!!"
Rukia groaned and cupped her face with both hands. Yuri rubbed her eyes with a yawn. "Can we at least grab something to eat?"
"Sure, but we need to get a head start, the town gets crowded preparing for the festival," Orihime stood up, throwing the blanket off her.
Rukia loudly sighed, and Yuri joined in with a giggle.
"Could you put on some clothes, Orihime?"
Yuri stared at an all-white dress in the window of a small dress shop. It was beautiful, extremely beautiful. Though anything completely white wasn't something, she was interested in wearing.
"Yuri! Hello!"
Yuri turned her head toward the source of the loud voice. Rukia was frowning at her with her hands on her hips. "What's wrong with you? I've been calling your name for three minutes,"
"Have you? Sorry, Rukia. I must have been daydreaming,"
"Right? Who was the guy standing next to you?"
"Wha-What guy?"
"A man was standing right next to you, he said something,"
"Rukia what are you--,"
"Forget it, here come's the guys," Rukia smiled and waved, Yuri turned to Ichigo who stumbled toward them with dozens of bags on his arms. "Goodness. How much did you guys buy?"
"Well, we like to stack up on gifts and souvenirs from the trip,"
Ichigo grunted and narrowed his eyes toward Rukia. "Why do I have to hold the bags!? Why can't Chad or Uryū do it?"
"Because Chad is reserving our spots for the fireworks and Uryū is keeping track of the time. You aren't doing anything so quit your whining,"
Yuri smiled at Ichigo as he barked back at Rukia, his temper flaring. When he noticed her gaze on him, he cleared his throat and straightened up. "Whatever, let's just go back and get dressed,"
"He's right it's already three, and we need to buy our food before the lines get too long," Uryu spoke up, glancing down at his wrist.
"See, crying doesn't solve anything," Rukia smiled, she turned to Yuri and grabbed her hand. "Let's go back so we can get dressed,"
As Rukia dragged her along and the others followed back to the Inn, she couldn't help but look over her shoulder. There was no one in the crowd that had a familiar face, and she couldn't remember if a man was standing behind her like Rukia said but she was going to stay on her toes. Being cautious was never a bad idea.
The view of the fireworks on the beach was beautiful in the sky, the crowd exclaimed their ooh's and aahs. While Yuri gaped at the beautiful multi-colored lights in the sky. Ichigo stared into her blue eyes, her face lit up with the lights. His hand slid against hers, Yuri gently took his hand in hers, but her eyes never left the sky. The corners of his lips pulled up into a smile. Finally, he was getting to spend some time with her. The girls had her with them the entire trip, shopping and walking along the beach. He wasn't getting time with her like he originally planned, but she was having fun, and that's all that mattered to him.
"It's amazing," She whispered, gently squeezing his hand.
"It is," He replied in a hushed tone.
The final day of the trip they all packed their belongings. Yuri and the girls hurried to meet their friends at the meeting location. The bus arrived moments later. Ichigo and Yuri greeted each other with small smiles. The trip had been surreal, it was something she missed out on while living under that man.
As she felt his hand wrap around her on the armrest, Yuri turned to Ichigo. His eyes darted up from their joined hands to her eyes. They slowly began to smile and relax against their seats. Yuri slowly let her head fall onto his shoulder and closed her eyes while the bus ride lulled her to sleep.
After the bus dropped everyone back at the University gate. Rukia and the others parted ways with Ichigo and Yuri. With a playful wink that made Yuri raise her eyebrows at Ichigo who just shook his head with a flushed face.
The two walked quietly toward her apartment until Yuri broke the silence.
"So, would you like to stay over tonight make me dinner?" Yuri smiled. "Rukia said you make great hamburgers,"
"Well if you call slightly burnt meat great then I'm your guy!" He said jokingly excitedly. Yuri chucked and pulled her house key from her jean pocket. "If you need any assistance I would be glad to lend you a hand, besides it would be nice to have someone else cook for me,"
"Really?" He grabbed her hand that held the key tightly. "Yeah, I enjoy your company," The smile on Ichigo's face grew brighter. His heart was increasing in speed. He was ready to make her his. Yuri walked further ahead to hurry and unlock the door.
Yuri walked inside and the moment she did Ichigo watched her suitcase drop to the floor with a heavy thud. She stood in the entryway, her face deathly pale in an instant. Ichigo walked in behind her, his smile vanishing.
"Welcome home, Yuri,"
That voice. It didn't matter how long he had left her, she would never forget that voice.
Her eyes fell on Aizen sat in a chair in front of them with his legs crossed, his scowl was perilous.
"What are you doing here?" Yuri whispered, her limbs suddenly quaking. Her stomach sinking along with the feeling of nausea.
