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[COLOR=DarkOrange][FONT=Palatino Linotype]Honestly? Hmm.. actually, what I consider my guilty pleasure is kind of sad. Anime and manga, as much as I love them, are definitely one of the biggest guilty pleasures I have. I guess it says a lot about me. I like to think I come across as a very secure person, and I'm not entirely without confidence. But underneath, I always worry about what people think of me, and as soon as I found out that alot of people consider anime to be geeky, or 'cartoon porn' I stopped talking about it, or acknowledging it in public at all. This is when myOtaku became my sort of anime haven. I was free to just be my 'geeky' anime loving self. Some of my friends know how I love anime and manga, and can't be mature enough to accept and move past that, continually making fun of me for it. This is definitely one of the reasons why I continue to keep it hidden. I have found some new friends that share my love, and we talk about it sometimes, but I'd never talk about it in the hallways with them. I'm hoping that I can end this soon and just be proud of myself, and everything I love, but until then... it's a guilty pleasure, and it's definitely my favourite.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DarkOrange][FONT=Trebuchet MS]Alrighty, let's see.. 1. Thank you for the Venom - My Chemical Romance 2. Standing in The Rain - Billy Talent 3. All You Got - Tegan and Sara 4. Parkdale - Metric 5. Oh Ellin - Gob 6. Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf 7. Same Old Song - Boy 8. Breaking The Habit - Linkin Park 9. Scream - Ima Robot 10. Rocket Man - Elton John Hehe. Yeah, I think that list makes me look a bit weird. But that's okay. I love pretty much all the artists I got, except for Linkin Park >_> I just like that song.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DarkOrange][FONT=Palatino Linotype]I actually just finished the book today. I have to say, I was really sad to see it end because I was just so into it. I love love loved it, and I have everything pictured in my mind. When I go to see the movie this week, I really hope it matches up. I have very high hopes for it![/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DarkOrange][FONT=Palatino Linotype]Oh man. I had a fabulous Christmas. Let's see... I got volume 8 of Hana Kimi, one of my favourite mangas. OPM (Official Playstation Magazine) A Shojo Beat magazine Some chocolates Some of my favourite moisturizer An ornament (My Mom get's me one every year, it's sort of our tradition ^_^) A wallet Memoirs of a Geisha (And I'm already done reading it *laughs*) A scarf, hat, and mittens from Gap that I've been wanting for ages A cute shirt and my absolute favourite gift... A pink ipod mini! I've been listening to it nonstop since I got it up and running yesterday morning. So yeah, this has been a great Christmas for me![/FONT][/COLOR]

[quote name='rainbowphoenix']These are some of the worst movies I have ever seen: the village, sound of music, good boy I really hate this movies so if you liked them you should not post here and please tell about bad movies you have seen.[/quote] [COLOR=DarkOrange][FONT=Trebuchet MS] First, I have to say that I adore the sound of music. Indeed, it is a freakin' long (and at times slow) movie, but I found it totally worth it. It's magic =D Worst movie off the top of my head would be 'Broke Down Palace' it's from.. probably '99 or 2000... it was about two girls going to China or something, and they meet this guy and have a great time and do some inappropriate things together with him, and they wake up and he's gone. Then, as they go through Customs to get onto the next plane, they're stopped and it turns out he's put drugs in their suitcases. It just gets more boring and more stupid as the movie goes on >_> Second would be A Series of Unfortunate Events. Why? Because I was an avid reader of the books and they missed/mixed so much of it up that I was severely disappointed in the end.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT=Palatino Linotype][COLOR=Orange]I used to listen to them alot more, so I've forgotten a heckuva lot of songs I used to like. I still do love them though, and I've really been meaning to buy the new album. Noodle is such a cutesicle ^__^ And I, like most others, have been a fan since Clint Eastwood. I think my favourite songs (that I can remember off the top of my head) were... shoeshine something or other, clint eastwood, and Dare. I really need to download more =P[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]Mine is boring. But I figured I'd tell you all about it anyway, because I'm good like that =D Mine is 'Music Addict', because I literally do not do anything without music. I sleep with my radio on, I listen to music all the time when I'm on the computer, I listen to music while doing homework or studying, and at school, during tests or a work period, when I'm allowed. Whenever I get into the car with my Mom, the first thing I do is change the radio station to my favourite. She always comments on it, asking me if I can go a minute without my music. And then I just laugh at her. Alot. I just wish that they would play sort of 'pump it up' music at soccer. Then I'd be set XD So yeah... now you know :cool: [/COLOR] [/FONT]

[COLOR=Orange][FONT=Trebuchet MS]Here is Chapter 3! It's the shortest of the 3 so far. This is the first chapter with actual action. I'm still working on my skills as an action writer, so it's definitely not my strong suit. Always open to criticism! Please enjoy! Chapter 3 ?CRACK!? The hollow?s fist slammed down onto the pavement, narrowly missing Ichigo. He sprung up immediately to his feet, brandishing his soul slayer fiercely and looking incredibly pissed. He jumped up again, as the hollow unleashed another wave of attacks, slashing and punching at him. He managed to avoid most of them. However, most of them wasn?t good enough. ?Shit.? Ichigo breathed, and reached his side with his free hand. His fingertips had barely brushed it, but he winced from the immense pain. He cocked his head to the side and saw that his Shinigami robes had been shredded in that area, and the strips of fabric hanging off were already soaked in blood. He glared at the Hollow and wrapped his now bloodstained hand around the hilt. ?YOU?RE GOING DOWN, YA STUPID BASTARD! HIYAAAAAAA!!!? Ichigo screamed at the monster, and ran at it full tilt, dodging it?s swinging arm at the last second and going in for a quick jab at it?s head. It worked. He caught the beast off guard, and it staggered under the strength of the blow. Unfortunately, staggering is all it did. The Hollow let out a blood curdling roar and began another barrage of fast, difficult to dodge attacks. ?Oh, fuck me.? Groaned Ichigo, as he sprang again into action, fending off the strikes with great difficulty. ?ICHIGO! GET OUT OF THE WAY!? Rukia yelled at him, running out from the tree she had been hiding behind. She stood directly in the Hollow?s line of fire, shut her eyes, and clasped her hands together, pointer fingers together and pointing upwards. She began chanting under her breath, concentrating all of her energy on one great attack to stop the Hollow. ?Rukiaaa!!!? She could hear him screaming at her. She could feel the panic in his voice. The Hollow had turned it?s focus on her. ?Good,? she thought ?even if this isn?t enough to stop it, the hollow is distracted and Ichigo will be able to make an attack that counts?? She could now here the beast lumbering towards her. She began to chant even harder, furrowing her brow and biting down hard on her lip, hard enough that it started bleeding. The salty taste combined with her? fear? Anticipation? She wasn?t sure what it was, but the combination was enough to make her ill. Finally, she could keep the spell bottled up inside her no longer. She knew the hollow was close. She could smell its terrible stench. She opened her eyes and unleashed a blood curdling yell, pouring everything she had into the attack. Rukia knew that it was the only shot she had, and it that if it worked, would knock the hollow out cold before it could even realized what hit it. ************************* A blinding light emitted directly from Rukia?s clasped hands, so bright it temporarily blinded Ichigo. Once the spots disappeared from his vision, he saw the hollow split into two pieces and quickly dissolve into the air, leaving only the destruction of the park as testament that it had ever really been there. His vision also cleared in time to see Rukia collapse on the ground in a tiny fragile looking heap. ?RUKIA!!!!!!!!!? Ichigo bellowed, practically flying to her aid. ?Rukia! Rukia please be alright! You have to be alright!? He managed to choke out, while turning her over onto her back, and cradling her head gently in his lap, he carefully moved her hair out of her eyes. ?Damnit, you baka?? Ichigo quickly checked for a pulse. The second he felt her heart beat, weaker than normal, but still there, he was immediately relieved. He looked her face over carefully, and, making sure her eyes were still shut tight, he leaned in and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. ?I?m sorry that you ended up protecting me? I guess I?ll just hafta train harder, won?t I? Just like you told me to do in the first place... You always do have to be right.? He half chuckled at that before sighing. He picked her up, as gently as he could, holding her as if she would break with the slightest bump. Ichigo then started towards home, hoping his father had left the backdoor unlocked. He really didn?t want to have to move Rukia more than necessary, and climbing through his window, it would be pretty difficult to avoid a bumpy ride?[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=Orange][FONT=Trebuchet MS]I wanted to be either a power ranger or a ballet dancer or a fireman. Yes. A fireman. Not a firewoman. I was a deranged child, I guess? *laughs* I wanted to be the pink power ranger because I mean, face it, she was awesome. Not to mention PINK. I wanted to be a ballet dancer because I loved the tutus and the idea of being graceful. I failed miserably in ballet months after starting and I gave up on that dream. My mom still wishes she had kept me in it. Maybe because I'm about as graceful as a rhinoceros? A fireman because they had sweet hats and giant trucks. I used to put on my little red fireman hat and sit in my mini shopping cart with a plate and pretend I was driving. Ummmmm yeah I'm sweet.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[quote name='Amorphous']I find that when people mention modern rock bands that what automatically pops into my head is the mid and late 90's rock bands, I just haven't seen much for rock bands afterwards that I would really consider modern rock. Maybe that's just me, but most of these bands now that are coming out I just do not see being what rock should sound like.[/quote] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]I think though, that modern rock has a far different sound and feel from the original "rock and roll" so if you grew up on the old stuff, you'll either hate or love the new stuff. And to Gen. Andronicus- I'll definitely have the check out some of the bands you listed! I'd love to check out the band that is sort of like Arcade Fire. And I love Coheed and Cambria and DFA 1979 =D[/COLOR][/FONT]

[COLOR=Orange][FONT=Trebuchet MS] All music is put out there to say something. Something political, something heartfelt, or something ridiculous. Either way, punk is not the only music out there to speak to you. Some people may connect with Weird Al just because another one rides the bus. *laughs* I mean.. *coughs* I guess you'd have to listen to him to get the reference. Another thing that I find is funny is that you think these "punk opinions" are different. Well.. they can't really be different if they're all the same. And neither can the kids that listen to them, because then they all end up being the same. I think it's near impossible to be an individual that goes against the grain if you're all caught up in labels like "punk" and "prep". In the end, even the "punk" kids end up conforming in one fashion or another. In my humble opinion, anyway. :animesmil (I sort of confused myself in the last paragraph.. sorry if it seems really stupid or I offend you. I'm not trying to be mean, I'm just saying what I believe.)[/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]I have 2 really close best friends. Atleast, 2 really really long term best friends. My first best friend is Roy. I met him first best friend in grade 1, and we became tight in grade 2 and have been friends ever since. So I guess for about 8 years now? So quite awhile. We've had alot of issues lately, but tonight he phoned me just to say he missed me, so I guess we're back on track =) My other best friend is Tammy. I met her in grade 5, so not as long as Roy, but still a long time. We've made it through alot. From boy problems to moving, in the end we're always going to be friends. She moved to a different province in grade 8, and I only get to see her about 3 or 4 times a year. But we try to stay close and when she comes it seems like she's never been gone. So yeah.. those are my oldest best friends :animesmil [/COLOR] [/FONT]

[QUOTE=RiflesAtRecess][font=trebuchet ms] I shouldn't have to tell you about Mars Volta, lol. A very good prog-rock band with members of The Movielife. Features some Latin music influences. Other than that, my tastes are just too weird to be called normal Modern Rock, lol. [size=1]And A7X blows.[/size][/font][/QUOTE] [COLOR=Orange] [FONT=Trebuchet MS]Dunno who A7X is, so I guess I'm safe. I loooooooove love love the Mars Volta :animesmil :animesmil :animesmil I find that alot of so called "alternative" music, can also fit into the modern rock category. Some people think my music is weird >_>[/FONT][/COLOR] [quote name='Amorphous'] The band that I have seen listed in this thread I think should not be consider modern rock they just do not have the proper qualities as such to be a modern rock band. Most of the bands that I listen to that would be considered modern rock really had the height of their career in the mid and late 90?s and some of the bands listed just happened to release stuff in the 90?s that would be considered modern rock as well even though they have been around forever and a day. [/quote] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]I consider modern rock to be well.. modern. It could be a band from the nineties or a band from this year. When someone is talking about modern rock though, I'll usually assume they mean something pretty recent.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[QUOTE=Heero yuy]Fall Out Boy, I like their old stuff...like their first ep and first album. Since they switched record companies, they've been launched to a mainstream position. Personally, now they're a big contradiction. In one of their new song, they say don't support the "scene" but the fail to realize, that they are the scene, kinda shameful. I'm more into metalcore now like: All that remains, As I lay dying, Bleeding through, The agony scene, Symphony of peril, From a second story window, Senai beach, Terror, Waking the destroyer and etc. At times I still listen to "screamo-emo"...like senses fail, underoath, saosin, and (old) t.b.s[/QUOTE] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]It's always annoying when bands are like "***** the scene, man!" but.. they totally are the scene. Funny, since I've heard of Fall Out Boy, I always thought they were a relatively new band. Bleh. I don't listen to screamo. I tried it, and I usually love the instrumentals, but I have to be able to sing to it, y'know? Billy Talent is about as screamo as it gets for me.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange] I'll have to check out avenged sevenfold.. Are they like foo fighters style or like any other style I can relate it to so I can get an idea?[/COLOR][/FONT]

[QUOTE=Lozer and Proud][FONT=COURIER NEW]As of right now, I listen to a lot of punk bands, which of course include My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Halifax, and I guess, The White Stripes. Although I do in fact listen to a wide variety of music which include bands and artists like Hellogoodbye and Gwen Stefani, the majority of my music is what people like to call "punk" or "emo." And although a lot of new bands are breaking out, probably (if you have yet to notice) one of my favorite ones has to be My Chemical Romance. I love their lyrics and just the entire sound of anything they do. So, yeah...I guess that' it.lol.[/FONT][/QUOTE] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]I find that MCR and Fall Out Boy are just too.. I dunno, typical, I guess? They sound like a lot of other bands. I like two songs from each of them, but as far as categorizing them, I find they're too like.. softcore/mainstream for me. But hey, as long as they speak to you, that's what's important :animesmil [/COLOR] [/FONT]

[COLOR=Orange][FONT=Palatino Linotype]I think I would change my attention span, so I could concentrate in class and do better all around. Either that, or change my coordination so I'm not so clumsy :animesigh I'd be a better soccer player if my coordination were just a bit better >_>[/FONT][/COLOR]

[QUOTE=DeathKnight][color=crimson] Still, that's a pretty hefty profit right there. Probably toss them onto E-Bay and make a pretty penny. [/color][/QUOTE] [COLOR=Orange][FONT=Trebuchet MS] You're not kidding. Day of, apparently there were some selling for over $1500. What a rip off. And there were so many people willing to pay that much, too. :animestun [/FONT] [/COLOR]

[FONT=Palatino Linotype][COLOR=Orange]I've spent probably over 40 hours on Kingdom Hearts. I really wanted to get 100% completion, but then I went away, and then I just sort of drited from my PS2... and now, a year later, I'd really like to just finish the bloody game so I can be fully prepared for KH2. The runner up for most time spent would have to be either Star Ocean 3 or FFX :animesmil [/COLOR] [/FONT]

[FONT=Palatino Linotype][COLOR=DarkSlateBlue] My name is Alexa, I'm a 15 year old female and I'm in grade 10 in Edmonton, Alberta, in Canada. I'm an only child, so alot of people's first impressions just from hearing that is that they think I'm spoiled. I'm really not, I have to earn my allowance, and I have to look for a job over Christmas break. I've been playing soccer for 11 years now, and this year I changed to a different club because of stupid politics in my old one. I'm in Tier 2 EIYSA (Edmonton Interdistrict Youth Soccer Association) U16, and my team is moving up to Tier 1 U16 in the outdoor season. Soccer takes up 4 days a week for me, but I don't mind and I think it's really worth it. As a part of EIYSA, my club participates in futsal, which apparently is what all other players in Canada play, instead of indoor. It's a really fast game, which is alot of fun, and it forces you to develop your skills at a very quick pace. My preferred position is defense in indoor and futsal, although I can play midfield if I'm needed. I like midfield in outdoor, although overall I don't like outdoor that much. Soccer is about the only thing I participate in outside of school. I rarely miss it, and I usually go to watch if I'm sick. Other things I love to do are listen to my music (modern rock like Billy Talent, Metric, Mobile, and Murder City Sparrows), draw, and see my friends. I love new people, it's just unfortunate that because of my loud and outgoingness, I scare them off sometimes. Random facts: I love hot pink nail polish, although I hate actually wearing it. Eyeliner is love, a long with really unique makeup. I hate when I break out, because I have pretty good skin so it just makes it even more noticeable. I'm getting a pink ipod for Christmas. I refuse to go camping without my hair dryer. I really love talking like a gangster, even though I'm pretty much one of the whitest girls ever. In fact, I'm so white, I don't even tan. I burn and then peel and then I'm pale underneath. Umm yeah.. that's me in a nutshell =)[/COLOR][/FONT]

[quote name='Nomura']9 out of ten... I'm hoping for a lil less writing... It hurt my eyes :animestun LOL, but you're cool with writing. Oh yeah, throw in alil' more action, since Bleach is an Acyion manga...[/quote] [FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]Yeah, I know, it needs more action. Unfortunately, there's no real battles until chapter 3, though I did find there was more action between the characters in chapter 2. And sorry for the amount, I always go overboard :animeswea as is apparent, yet again in the next chapter. I hope you enjoy anyway! Criticism always welcome! -Chapter 2- Rukia glanced over at the clock, through the tiny crack in the door she?d left a little bit open. ?2:48 AM...? She sighed, and then her gaze fell upon the sleeping figure of Ichigo. Her lips tugged up at the corners. ?Asshole?? she whispered, to no one in particular. Ichigo rolled over, so he was now facing her, some extremely attractive drool running down his chin. She snorted quietly and closed her eyes, falling asleep much more easily than she would?ve expected? **** ?ICHIGO! TIME FOR YOU TO WAKE UP! HAVE A BREAKFAST KICK!!!!? Ichigo?s Dad screamed at the top of his lungs, as he came barreling into his son?s room, and jumping straight at his bed, foot aimed straight at Ichigo?s head. 3?2?1? we have impact. Ichigo shot straight up, landing with a thud on his floor, and rubbing his nose. ?DAD???!! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? FOR CHRIST SAKES, I HAVE AN ALARM CLOCK! WHY CAN?T I WAKE UP LIKE A NORMAL KID???!!? Isshin laughed. ?Why Ichigo, that?s because you AREN?T a normal kid! LET?S FIGHT!? with that, he jumped back off of Ichigo?s bed, and tried to land on Ichigo. Ichigo simply got up, shoving him out of the way as he did so. ?Go downstairs and bother Karin or something?? Ichigo mumbled, kicking his father into the hallway and shutting the door in his face. ?Idiot.? He shook his head, and walked across his room to knock on the closet door. ?Rukia? Time to wake up, Miss. Shinigami.? **** Rukia opened the door before right as he finished his sentence, already dressed in her school attire, her hair neatly brushed, and immaculate as always. ?How the hell did you know it was time to get up?? Ichigo asked, almost in amazement. Rukia laughed ?Your father woke me up. Actually, I wouldn?t be surprised if he woke up the next few neighbourhoods, too.? She yawned lightly. ?What, not enough sleep?? Ichigo asked casually, though taking note that this was the first time he?d ever seen her yawn. ?Not that it is any of your concern, but I slept fine. I think it?s just all those late nights beforehand catching up on me.? ?Right, right...? Ichigo nodded, though he didn?t really believe her. She pushed him lightly out of the way, and jumped down out of the closet. ?I?ll be going to school now. See you there, Ichigo.? She gave him a brief wave, before walked over to his desk, opened the window behind it, and climbed out before he even had time to offer her some breakfast. **** ??Actually Ichigo, you?re right. I had a terrible sleep. That is, when I did sleep. I spent most of the night staring at you?? Why can?t I say that to him? Why am I even being so ridiculous? I have no reason to miss sleep for him? I think? Not that I really know anything anymore. This stupid human body is definitely beginning to take its toll on me. Perhaps I have become mentally unstable? There has to be a reason for these illogical thoughts and behaviours.? Rukia walked far more slowly than usual to school, her mind quite far away from the real world. She was so slow in walking, that for once Ichigo managed to catch up to her. ?RUKIA!!! RUKIA!? He yelled to her as he sprinted to meet up with her. She didn?t turn around. Didn?t even seem to listen to him. Even when he was right next to her, and catching his breath, she didn?t even look over at him. ?Hello, earth to Rukia?? he looked at her curiously, and waved a hand in front of her face. She suddenly snapped back to reality. ?OH! Ichigo! I?m sorry, I didn?t even notice you. When did you get here?? she looked genuinely surprised to realize he was walking with her. ?About 5 seconds ago, actually? but I called to you from down the street. You ignored me, dumbass.? He narrowed his eyes at her, but they sparkled with a sort of childish amusement. ?Gomen, Ichigo. My mind was on other things? I really did not mean to ignore you.? She gazed over at him, her voice completely apologetic and sincere. He didn?t even know how to reply to that, it was so? unRukia-like! Just as they round the corner to the school, Ichigo cleared his voice as if to say something, but was interrupted. ?Inoue-san! Tatsuki-san! Ohayo!? Rukia called to the two girls coming towards them, and started running to meet them, she turned around for a moment, and smiled sweetly at him ?See you in class, Ichigo!? All Ichigo could muster in reply was a sort of half grunt half yes, and he turned and stalked off in the direction of his friends. **** ?What the hell do you mean, am I dating Rukia? What the hell kind of question is that, Keigo??? Keigo grinned slyly at Ichigo?s fury. ?Just a question any guy would ask a friend who spent a lot of time around a certain girl? especially a certain very cute girl? So is that a yes or a no?? at this question, all the guys leaned in, also quite curious about this. Ichigo turned a lovely shade of fuchsia. ?No, of course not. Why would I want to date her?? He mumbled and glared down at the ground. ?Perhaps because she?s charming, beautiful, kind, fun to talk too? cute?? Keigo listed. ?Don?t forget that she?s smart too!? chimed in Mizuiro. ?I think you guys?re seeing things?? Ichigo shook his head. ?Why?d you ask, anyway?? Keigo smiled broadly at his question. ?Because, I want to ask her out on a date, of course!? The colour in Ichigo?s face completely drained at the words. ?Y-you-you can?t do that!? He spluttered. ?Why ever not? She?s sooooo cute! And I mean I haven?t been on a date in a long time!? ?You mean you haven?t been on a date ever.? Corrected Mizuiro. ?Shut it!? Keigo sobbed, and slugged his friend on the arm. ?You just can?t. Her parents are really strict. She?s not allowed to date.? Ichigo mumbled lamely. ?Oh she isn?t, is she? Well we?ll see what she says after I turn on the ole? Keigo charm? She?ll be putty in my hands. Thanks for the advice Ichigo, I?ll ask her at lunch time today!? The bell rang and Keigo grinned at Ichigo and patted him on the back, before starting towards the front door. **** ?Oh shit oh shit oh shit shit shit?? Ichigo glared down at his desk, paying no attention to the lesson. ?How can I tell Rukia to say no to Keigo without seeming jealous?? Is that even possible? I guess I should though? no telling what Keigo would do on a date? I wouldn?t put anything past him. Alright, on the walk home, I?ll tell her she should say no to him.? **After School** ?Ichigo, what is a ?date??? They were on their way home from school, and Rukia was dying to know what Keigo had meant when he?d asked her on one. Ichigo kept facing forward, as if trying to decide how to best answer her question. ?Huh?? He tried to sound as nonchalant and uncaring as possible, and did a rather good job. ?Because Keigo asked me to go on one with him on Friday night? I told him I didn?t know and he asked that I give him an answer tomorrow.? Rukia replied. This time Ichigo stayed silent because he really was trying to find the right words to answer. He scratched his head thoughtfully. ?It?s when a guy and a chick go somewhere together.. Like a movie or dinner or something.? He said lamely. ?Oh? You mean like when you and I go to fight hollows?? she gazed at him questioningly, and her face was completely serious. ?Is that like a date, Ichigo?? Ichigo snorted ?No, baka. A date is when a guy and a girl go out somewhere, and they have feelings past friendship? those feelings are what make the date, I guess you could say.? Rukia pondered his answer for a few moments. ?Do you have anybody that you would like to go on a date with, Ichigo?? she asked. Ichigo?s heart skipped a beat at her question, but he recovered almost immediately. ?Nope? no girls at the school are interesting enough for me.? He finished, rather hastily. ?Really? So you don?t even like Inoue-san?? Ichigo gawked at her next question. ?No, she?s my friend. Why would I?? Rukia looked up at the sky, trying to remember a comment she?d heard earlier in the day. ?Because? ?She?s a total babe, with a huge rack.? That?s what I heard one of the boys say today at lunch.? She nodded, pleased that she could remember. Ichigo snorted, and the snort turned into a full out laugh. He doubled over, almost unable to breath from all the laughing. Rukia stood next to him, glaring, and not amused. ?I don?t see what?s so funny here, Ichigo.? He could tell she was very annoyed. He straightened up and cleared his throat. ?Sorry Rukia. It?s just that Inoue-san is my friend, and that?s what she?ll always be.? They started walking again, in silence for a few minutes. ?So what should I say to Keigo? I?d rather like to try one of these ?date? things.? She asked him, really wanting to hear his opinion on the matter. ?Feh. I wouldn?t? It?s Keigo, and there?s no telling what he?ll do. Besides,? Ichigo added, his cheeks flushing faintly ?If you really want to go on one, I?ll take you. On the weekend. Is that okay?? he finished hastily, and didn?t look over at her. ?You know Ichigo? I think I?ll take you up on that. But remember? this doesn?t change a thing. You?re still just a mortal, and I?m still the real Shinigami? Our relationship will extend nowhere past this line.? She replied, and exhaled gingerly, before finishing a little more softly ?Who knows? It could just be fun?? **** ?Alright Ichigo, we?re almost there. Continue down this street, and hang a left at the temple? Be prepared, this is a pretty large Hollow we?re facing this time. No stupid compulsive moves, got it?? Rukia called to him as they ran, just a few steps behind. ?Un.? Ichigo nodded, not even taking the time to turn around and reply. She said that every time. ?No stupid compulsive moves.? Usually it would annoy him. But not tonight. ?I can?t believe we?re going on a date. Me and Rukia. Rukia and me. Who?da thunk it? Why the hell do I care, anyway? I must be going retarded from spending all this time with her?? Ichigo said to himself. Though he still felt like he was flying, just as he had when she?d answered him. They rounded the corner, and Ichigo stopped dead in his tracks, causing Rukia to crash straight into him, and fall backwards. ?Holy shit?? Ichigo breathed. The hollow was huge. Unlike any of the hollow?s he?d fought before. For a second he was really considering just grabbing Rukia and high-tailing it outta there. But this was a fleeting thought, and as soon as he?d yelled at Rukia to ?get the hell out of the way,? he unsheathed his soul slayer and ran straight at the ugly beast, Braveheart style?[/COLOR][/FONT]

[QUOTE=Corey][size=1]I'm going to go with the Alberta Clippers that my home always gets hit with. Milwaukee, WI, USA if you were wondering. I'm actually hoping for a clipper this year. If it snows enough, it'll be warmer when I go camping next month. Though I wouldn't exactly mind the sub-freezing temperatures. I've camped in worse.[/size][/QUOTE] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=Orange]I was going for place. I actually didn't know that we shared our weather. Sucks for you, I hate our winter weather. *laughs* I'd say that by far, the most famous place in my city is West Edmonton Mall. That's pretty much the only reason for anyone to visit. =P[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]Huzzah! First Canadian to post in here! I live in the great prairies. Specifically, Edmonton, Alberta. If anybody can name what the most famous place in my city is(or rather, what everyone visits for), I'll give you a cookie. Edit:And right as I say it, a fellow Canadian posts ahead of me. Curses. Nevermind. SECOND Canadian.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS][COLOR=Orange]I definitely have a crush on the lead singer of Billy Talent. And I'm a bad fan, and I don't even know if his name is Billy for sure. Anyways, he's soo cute with his long hair and his pink slips. He seems like such a sweetie. Also, I kind of like the lead singer from Hot Hot Heat. He's such a cutesicle with his curly blonde hair =D[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Palatino Linotype][COLOR=Orange] A Bleach Fic Rukia gazed across the classroom at the sleepy looking blonde haired boy. She knew just from looking at him, that he was exhausted, and it was taking all of his energy not to fall asleep right then and there. She couldn?t blame him. They had been out until the early morning the night before, looking for a hollow that continued to disappear and reappear on her radar. By the time they had caught up to the creature, it had been at least 3 in the morning, and after finding it, Ichigo was still required to battle it. His eyes slowly eased themselves shut, and his head drooped forward until it met with his desk. He snapped out of his daze immediately, and rubbed the spot where his forehead had connected with the desk. After another moment, he realized he was being examined by Rukia, and turned his head to glare at her, as was the normal facial expression for the teen. Her eyes flickered with amusement at his reaction, and she turned away immediately to focus on the notes being written on the board. **** ??The hell wazzat about, baka?? it was after class and Ichigo was standing over his Shinigami ?coach?, trying to be as menacing as possible, and doing a very bad job of it. ?I don?t know what you are talking about, Ichigo. Please try to keep your incoherent ramblings to yourself.? Rukia shot back immediately, her calm, emotionless exterior unwavering, as always. ?You know exactly what I?m talking about. Don?t give me that, Rukia.? Ichigo replied, pissed as ever. She sure was good at pissing him off? He wasn?t sure if it was how calm she always was, or if it was that she knew exactly what buttons to press. Maybe it was the fact that she always seemed to know exactly what was going on inside his head, when he had absolutely no inkling of what was going on in hers. Perhaps it was a combination of all three. In any case, she was damn good at making him angry. And he hated it. Especially when she knew exactly what she was doing. She seemed to be ignoring him now, looking over his shoulder and waving. ?Bye Inoue-san! Tatsuki-san! See you tomorrow!? she called out cheerfully to her classmates in her saccharine sweet schoolgirl voice. The voice that seemed to say ?I?m innocent and defenseless, please come save me!? ?Feh.? Ichigo muttered under his breath ?Innocent my ass?? ?What was that?? Rukia?s voice instantly changed back to her usual ?take no prisoners, and definitely take no bullshit.? voice that matched the real Rukia so well. ?Something to say, Ichigo?? ?Don?t talk to me like that! Damnit! I?m not a child, Rukia!? Ichigo glared at the petite woman standing next to him. ?Well then stop acting like one. Let?s go home already. We can argue on the walk back, if you?d really like.? ?Nevermind. Let?s go.? Ichigo grunted and exhaled, looking up at the sky for a moment. His glare softened as his gaze fell on Rukia. He stood there another minute before trudging along behind her. **** ?What was that, today? I can?t believe he caught me staring at him... how embarrassing. Why was I staring at him, anyway? He is only a mortal, after all. We are only in this situation because we have to be for right now? soon enough, I?ll be gone, and his life and mine can return to normal once again? but why do I feel like that isn?t what I really want?.?? Rukia sighed and stared out the window, without really looking at anything in particular. She was seated at his desk, waiting for him to return with her dinner. He was downstairs eating with his family now, like he didn?t have a care in the world. Sometimes just thinking about it, her chest would tighten up with yearning. She wanted to share the bond that Ichigo seemed to have with his family. To be cherished like he cherished his sisters Yuzu and Karin. Or to be remembered and thought of as fondly as his Mother? she found herself wondering what it would be like to eat dinner with them... To be like Ichigo?s what?? His girlfriend? She usually laughed at that thought. Silly nonsense is what it was. But today was different. The thought wouldn?t leave her head. ***** ?SON! IT IS BAD MANNERS TO DAYDREAM AT THE DINNER TABLE! IF YOU ARE DAYDREAMING, IT IS MORE POLITE TO SHARE WITH THE ENTIRE GROUP! I THOUGHT I RAISED YOU BETTER THAN THAT!? Ichigo?s father leapt off his chair, and onto the table, knocking off all the dishes and silverware in the process. He attempted to kick his son in the face, but Ichigo was faster, and grabbed his ankle, and throwing him off the table. ?Asshole?? He muttered and stood up, and walked out of the dining room. ?You?re such a fool, Dad. I still can?t believe we?re related.? Ichigo?s younger sister Karin, following his example, stood up and headed into the den. ?No Karin! Not you too! I thought you were better than that son of mine!? ?Get a life, Dad.? She called back to him, before blasting the volume of the TV. Isshin sighed, and wiped the blood from his nose with the back of his hand. ?Atleast I still have you, right Yuzu?? he called out happily to his other daughter? to which came no reply. Yuzu had already gone up to her room about twenty minutes ago. **** Ichigo was pacing quietly outside the door to his room. He didn?t know exactly what it was he was hoping to avoid by not going in there, but there was something. Lately every time he?d seen Rukia his heart had started beating like crazy. He?d been even more temperamental than usual with her, and he knew it had to be a lot more temperamental if even he could notice it. His mind kept racing back to that afternoon in class when he?d caught her staring at him. Part of him was just wondering exactly what she?d been looking at. Was she judging him on how he?d been doing with his fights with hollows lately? No, it didn?t seem like that sort of stare? the other part of him was just thrilled she?d be staring at him. God knows she had her pick of almost any boy in the school, and yet it had been him that she was staring at. He shook his head violently, as if trying to shake the thought right out. Why did he care who she was looking at? She would be gone soon enough and he?d never have to worry about her, or her stupid Shinigami duties ever again? But then Ichigo began to really wonder? Is that what he honestly wanted? **** ?Grub's up.? Ichigo called to Rukia, as he opened the door to his room, the tray of food in his free hand. ?Took you long enough.? She scoffed at him as she stood up and walked swiftly across the room to retrieve her meal. ?You?re welcome.? He sneered at her and grabbed his mp3 player from his desk, before plunking down on his bed, slipping his earphones on, and cranking up the music. She watched him for that moment, and as soon as she was sure he couldn?t hear her, she sighed. She?d done it again. Been far more snappish with him than she?d meant to be, and now he was pissed. She couldn?t even blame him. He was nice enough to bring her three meals per day, and yet she still took it for granted. ?I?m? sorry?? she whispered. So he couldn?t hear her. Big deal. It was a start, right? Rukia finished her meal quickly, so that she could get started on the rest of her homework. She had fallen asleep earlier, and had lost a lot of time because of it. Ichigo may have believed that she was never tired, but after only a 3 or 4 hours of rest, a Shinigami can get pretty sleepy too. Her homework seemed to take such a monumental effort, and it wasn?t that hard, either. Her mind kept going back to one thing ? Ichigo. **** The moon had just risen, and a sliver of moonlight had made it through Ichigo?s blinds, and was resting on Rukia, accentuating her already striking features. ?Why did I never realize how pretty Rukia is?? he thought to himself. Yeah, she was definitely pretty. But there was something about her? she seemed? so old. Well, not ?old? exactly. But it was like she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. And to slack off for even just a moment, could mean the end of life as she knew it. And in that moment he really wanted to see her smile. It was amazing how much a small smile could transform her face. More than anything, he wanted to whisk her away from this life for one day. Help her forget her worries, and just have fun. He wondered if that was even possible for Rukia. Even if it wasn?t, he wanted to give her an hour to just relax. To be Rukia. Not a Shinigami. He glanced at his digital clock. ?Wow, it?s later than I realized.? ?Alright Miss. Shinigami, I?m going to bed, so that means that light?s gotta be turned off. You can work in the closet if you like, but don?t keep me awake.? He said to her, then added a bit more softly ?But you should probably just go to sleep? We?ve both had a long day. ?Night, baka.? He rolled over and shut his eyes. -End Chapter One- I hope you guys enjoyed that! This is my very first fic, and I'd love some feedback, because I'm always looking to improve. Depending on the interest, I have two more chapters I can post. Thanks again![/COLOR][/FONT]