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Impulsive Decisions
1.Search for the Strawberry!
I wanted his comfort, and only his. The only thing that could ease this questionable request was his presence, and I wasn't even sure why.
As I ran around town searching for the person I yearned for, I saw his bright head in the middle of a huge crowd. He seemed to be alone, that was normal, but being in a large crowd like that-that wasn't like him at all.
When I saw the neon orange head in the group I made an impulsive decision. I sprinted toward the orange as fast as my short legs would carry me. It was hard to see past my tears. The tears didn't make any sense, I had no idea why they spilled out over my lids. But one thing knew, I didn't control it. These tears were not of my will. I wasn't even sure why I felt this way, but I was not able to stop it.
Only he could, I was sure of that.
But why?
I didn't know. No answer or excuse came to my mind. At this moment, I didn't care, as long as he was with me.
As my weak, little body ran towards him, I didn't think I would stop in time. But apperently I didn't want to stop. As though I couldn't think, or move for myself, I ran to Ichigo and almost tackled him. I was still crying when I jumped, and I know I caught him off gaurd. But I didn't care.
As I attacked him with a hug, I realized that Ichigo's sisters were with him, they had just been too short for me to see in the crowd. Yuzu screamed in suprise, and Karin laughed histarically. I didn't understand what was so funny. Ichigo would have to explain it to me later.
"R-Rukia?!" he asked, disoriented by my attack. "What's the matter!? Are you okay?!"
I choked out a few sobs before my response. "Everything's...everything's fine! I'm p-perfect!" my voice tried to become a shout, but it only sounded like a gagging whisper. It was weak-no I was weak, and it was obvious.
Ichigo awkwardly hugged me back. I could tell he felt this way because he hesitated to put his arms around me. Though this embrace was unnatural and different to him, it deffinitly eased my sobs.
His sisters looked at us, confused. I could have sworn I saw Karin smirking at us, but I had no idea why.
As I calmed down, I started remembering the last of my thoughts before I started my random search for Ichigo. I remembered thinking about Urihime liking Ichigo as well, and all the facts that prove that he would choose her over me any day. I started to panic, thinking one day soon he would admit his feelings for her and forget all about me. I just had to see him.
"Um...Rukia?" his voice broke my train of thought.
I pulled away and wiped my eyes with the sleeve of my shirt, and gave him a faint smile. "I'm sorry about that. I don't know what came over me...," I trailled off.
He looked at me suspiciouslly and shrugged it off, his face pink. That confused me as well, but I ignored my curiosity.
"Um...hello Rukia-chan...How are you today?" Yuzu asked, politly acting like nothing happened.
"I'm...fine! How are you?" I exclaimed, wiping fresh tears from my eyes. I know Ichigo cought my fake, girly voice. The same one I used at school.
"Oh, well, I'm doing great! Thank you!" she replied with her usuall enthusiasm.
"That's good," I said, not bothering to ask Karin. She was sure to ask about what had just happened, and I was in no mood to talk about it. "So, what are you doing today?" I asked, repeating my fake tone.
"Ichi's taking us to see a movie! Would you like to join us?!" Yuzu responded, excitedly.
"Uh...no. Thanks, but I've uh...got some things to do today...thank you for the offer!" my words stumble out of my mouth.
"If you don't have money, don't worry about it! Ichi has plenty!" she exclaimed, grinning up at me.
"No, no, that's not it. Really, I just...I have stuff to do...," I explained, quietly. I gave them a weak smile before I started staring down at my feet.
I heard Ichigo sigh before he responded. "Yeah right. What "things" would you have to do? Yuzu's right, I have enough money. Just come with us. If you don't, Yuzu'll never shut up." As I glanced up at his face, I noticed his face turn pink again. At my stare of confusion, he looked away, redder than before.
Normally, I would have retorted something back, but I still wanted to be with him. If I wasn't I would probably panic and start searching for him again, making the excuse that my "things to do" took care of themselves. So I skipped the complicated part and agreed to accompany them.
As we walked to the theatre, Yuzu chattered non-stop. I slightly smiled. Then I noticed Ichigo glancing at me from the corner of his eye every few minutes. He must have known something was wrong, but I acted like I didn't notice him.
For the next two hours, we all sat in a huge room with lots and lots of cozy chairs. We sat at the top. I had no idea what the movie was, but it was loud and scary and blood was everywhere! I usually loved this kind of thing, but I acted scared, just so I could hide my head behind Ichigo. What's the matter with me!? Yuzu was the same way, all though she was honestly afraid. Ichigo just laughed and told us when the "scary part" was over.
Karin was engrossed the entire time. She stuffed popcorn in her mouth and drank her soda, never turning away from the screen.
A few minutes after I was watching the screen again, the credits came on and light filled the room. Ichigo, Karin, and Yuzu all stood, but I only looked at them in confusion.
"The movie's over. It's time to go," Ichigo said, grabbing my arm and pulling me up out of my seat.
As we walked back to Ichigo's house, Yuzu had declared I would stay for dinner, Ichigo and I fell behind as the girls seemed to jog home. They weren't close enough to hear our conversation, so I supposed Ichigo would ask me about what had happened today.
He walked beside me with his hands in his pockets. He didn't look at me, instead he watched his shoes as one went in front of the other.
"So, why'd you...do that today? What's the matter?"
I gulped. Now was the time to explain, and my heart was racing. "Well...I was just...thinking..."
"About what?" he asked, impatiently.
"About...about Urihime...and you...," I stated. I knew my face was red, and I tried to hide it, but he was staring at me.I wanted to yell at him for that. He knows how much I hate people staring at me. But I waited for his response.
"Me and Urihime?!" Ichigo asked, confused.
"Yes..."
"What about us?"
"Well...,"I began, gulping again. I hoped I'd never have to have such an uncomfertable conversation ever again. "I was thinking...of the reasons that you might...choose her..." My voice was a whisper now.
"Choose her?...I'm confused, Rukia. What do you mean?"
"I mean...I mean...," my temper was rising. I couldn't believe he was making me say all this out loud! He just had to be stupid! "UGH! Why don't you understand!? Do I have to spell it out for you!?"
He stepped away from me, looking even more confused. "What?...I...I guess so..."
I let out a sigh of frustration. I hated him for this. "I was afraid that you'd choose her over ME!!" I was screaming, but I didn't care.
"What?" he still didn't get it. "You mean like...you thought she would be a closer friend than you are?"
"NO! Well, kind of!" My face was beat red and hot. Just admit it already! To him, to yourself, to everyone!! Nows the time! "I LOVE YOU, YOU MORON!!"
His eyes grew wide, but soon he had understood what I had said.
I was soo happy that Yuzu and Karin were already gone, because this was the most embarrising thing EVER!
Well, to my suprise, Ichigo laughed. I was about to rip his head off, when he responded. "I love you too, you idiot." he laughed again.
I stared up at him in disbelief, my face still stained red. When no one said anything, he nudged me and tugged on my hand.
"Let's get home, alright?"
I mearlly nodded and let him lead me home.
It's a little long for a oneshot, but I hope you liked it. I'll try and update soon!
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Oh, and I promise there'll be some actiony stuff too!
