It was you all along (An IchiRukia Fanfic)

Chapter 21 - Regrets?

Chapter 21

1 year later

Ichigo P.O.V:

Today was a very special day. Why? Today was the day that Ichika and Kazui will finally graduate the Academy. Apparently not many people graduate the academy after 2 years but I expect nothing less from my kids. After they graduate Kazui will be working with me as my lieutenant while Ichika will be Rukia's lieutenant.

Me and Rukia headed towards to academy with smiles on our faces. We are very proud that our kids finally graduated

Ichigo: You excited?

Rukia: You have no idea. Rukia replied holding my hand tighter

We walked over to the academy to be met with Kazui and Ichika

Kazui, Ichika: MOMMY DADDY!! They exclaimed as the ran over to us

Rukia: Me and daddy are so proud of you. She while we were hugging them and kissing their foreheads

Kazui: Daddy does this I get to fight hollows now. He asked curiously

I smiled

Ichigo: Well not yet you first have to be assigned a mission then you can fight hollow

Kazui smiled immediately faded

Kazui: But I thought being a shinigami meant you can fight hollows. He pouted

Ichika: Kazui you know there are more things that a shinigami does and you would have know that if you actually payed attention! She shot back

Rukia: Alright you 2 how bout we stop fighting and let's of home so we can celebrate

We got home and we celebrated. We had cake and Kazui insisted on sparing with me but I showed him that you need to do a lot more training if you want to defeat me. Then we all sat down on the couch enjoying each other's warmth

Kazui: Daddy can I ask you something?

Ichigo: Sure what is it?

Kazui: Well..... why did you.... I mean I know you did but..... what I'm trying to say is---

Ichika: *sighs* What Kazui is trying it say is that if both love each other that much why didn't you guys get married in the first place?

I took in Ichika's question. I didn't know how to answer heck was there even a way to answer it? I looked at Rukia for help. She sighed before speaking

Rukia: Well the thing is me and Ichigo do love each other a lot. Ever since he saved me from execution is when I started to love him but... we lived in 2 different worlds and we never thought that it was possible for us to be together. So instead of trying and finding a way for us to be together we thought it would have better and a lot easier if we stayed in our respective worlds and live our lives separately. Which is why I ended up marrying Renji and Ichigo married Orihime until.....

Rukia started crying. I could tell it was hard for her to say. I pulled her close and picked up where she left off

Ichigo: When they died and they wished for us to be together I think they realized even before all of that happened that me and Rukia loved each other and we didn't exactly live them back. So I guess in the end we were proven wrong but if I were to do it all over again I would change a thing because that would mean the 2 of you won't be the same or be who you are today

Everyone stayed silent after my response. I could tell that this is the first time I really talked to the kids about the path we chose and why. I expect the kids are pretty mad the fact that Rukia did not love Renji or I did not love Orihime but that was the truth

Kazui: Thank you for telling me daddy

Ichigo: You're not mad? I asked surprised

Kazui: No I'm not. Maybe I should be but what I really want is for you to be happy daddy also please promise me that you will never lie to yourself ever. He asked pleadingly

Ichigo: I promise

Ichika: I feel the same way mommy. I knew you were not happy when daddy Renji was alive but can you promise me the same thing?

Rukia: I promise. She replied still crying

We sat like that for a bit until the kids fell asleep. Even though they might be full fledged shinigami now they're still little kids. We brought them to their room and tucked them into bed. And quickly went to ours

Rukia P.O.V:

I was laying in bed with Ichigo while he was staring at the ceiling. I could tell what he was thinking. I grabbed his hand to get his attention

Rukia: You're thinking about that aren't you? I asked in a soft tone

Ichigo: Yeah. I am. He replied slowly

Rukia: Ichigo I always wonder about this and I don't if you do too but would have things turned out better if we tried to get together earlier?

Ichigo turned to face me and locked his eyes with mine and took his hand to cup my cheek

Ichigo: I don't know Rukia but if we did get together earlier that would mean that Kazui and Ichika would not have existed and I'm not willing to trade them over to just get rid of a past regret. Besides we're together now aren't we and I don't know about you I'm happy the way that things are now. He said smiling at me with the last sentence

I felt tears build up in my eyes. No one has ever said anything sentimental to me ever. Ichigo took his thumb and wiped my tears and pulled me into a kiss. The kiss first started off light but quickly got passionate. I dug my fingers into the back of his head while he wrapped his around my waist bringing me closer. He bit my lip for entrance which I granted and our tongue wrestled for a little bit with Ichigo obviously overpowering. Soon Ichigo pulled away and pulled me close to his chest.

Rukia: Thank you Ichigo I love you so much. I whispered

Ichigo: I love you too and I promise I will always love you forever

With that Ichigo kissed the top of my head and we fell asleep in eachothers arms

How was this chapter? I'm hoping you enjoyed it. Just 2 more chapters left and it will finally come to an end also tysm for 300+ reads. I never thought my fanfic would get so much attention. I thank and love each and every one of you. Till the next chapter!!