Karin laid in Ichigo's bed again crying. In front of Yuzu she stayed strong but at night when she was alone is when she showed her true emotions. She had gotten in the habit of staying in Ichigo's room and tonight was no exception. She was laying on the bed when she felt a hand on her head gently patting it.
"Ichigo"Karin said quickly sitting up. When she did she saw Toshiro sitting on Ichigo's bed.
"Toshiro it's you and if you're here he must-" Toshiro shook his head cutting her off.
"He isn't here"Toshiro said.
"Oh"Karin said. She tried to wipe her eyes so Toshiro wouldn't see her cry but the tears just kept coming.
"I'm sorry i'm happy you're here I just-"
"It's ok to cry Karin"Toshiro said hugging her.
"No it's not I have to be strong for Yuzu and-" Karin tried to push away but Toshiro just pulled her back.
"Everyone is allowed to cry sometimes"Toshiro said.
"I miss Ichigo. He's been gone for so long and i'm worried he's dead. I know he's strong but so was my mom"Karin confessed. Karin hadn't planned on telling him everything but once she opened her mouth she couldn't stop.
"I'm not sure where you're brother is but I promise he's alive"Toshiro said as he stroked her hair. After awhile she stopped crying and Toshiro realized she was asleep.
"I promise i'll find him for you"Toshiro said kissing her forehead.