The Day You Came

A Gin X Rangiku fanfic

By WarriorsLoverForever

Chapter 1: The Beginning

Rangiku's Point of View:

Of course, I didn't expect someone to even glance at me. I was a poor girl in the street, and that was all. Nothing else mattered. No one cares for the poor, and instead looks down on them as the pests of society. I didn't remember who I was, or what my life ever meant. All I knew that my name was Rangiku Matsumoto, and I would have to be strong. I would have to survive one more night. Yes, that's all I want.

I could have easily thrown my life away at that moment. Rukongai was a rough place, after all. I don't even know what motivated me to heave myself up on my weak, tired legs and continue walking down a street that leads to no dreams, no hopes. My blue eyes seemed to have lost their color to the gray gloominess of the skies, and my orange hair was in knots, plastered with leaves and thorns.

I continued walking down a street in Rukongai. Then, I made it to a strange, dreary place, where the sky was gray, where trees were barren with no life. There were no people here. It was a landscape of desolation. The trees were the only sign that there was once life there, but now it was lifeless and isolated.

Just like me... I thought sadly. The trees resemble a life that was thrown away, never to exist again. I'm as useless as these trees...

Then, I fell to the rough, dull ground. My throat was parched, and my insides hurt. I was weak from hunger and thirst. I'll die here with these trees. At least then I will be free from all of this suffering. I will perish here, and end this poor, stupid life. Why did I ever try to survive here? I closed my eyes, welcoming the strange blackness of death that was consuming my body.

But then, I heard footsteps walking towards me.

My eyes reflected gray against the dull sky, as I weakly forced them open, fighting off death. I don't know why I even cared to do that. It only meant that I had to suffer through my life for a little longer. I could have gave in to the cold and hunger, and perished right there.

But instead I opened my eyes slightly. It wouldn't matter to take a peek, would it?

This action of simply opening my eyes would change my entire life forever.

When my eyes opened, I immediately eyed a piece of food being held above my face. A delicate hand was offering it to me. It was a juicy piece of fruit, and my mouth watered.

Viciously, my hands scrambled for the food, and I stuffed it down my throat. It was hard and tough, but it gave me enough strength to look up and see who was the person who had given me the treat.

It was a strange, young boy. He had silver hair that zig-zagged across his face. His eyebrows were slitted, concealing his eyes. His lips were curled into a smile, but it seemed etched into his face, permanent and solid. It made it look unnatural and cruel.

My first reaction was to run. This boy was only trouble for me.

I stood up with a start, but my knees instantly buckled in, and I plummeted to the ground again, spraying dust everywhere. I guessed that would scare off the boy, but he stayed put. His smile faded, and I could see the worry in his face. It was strange. I thought his smile would be permanent, but now he looked so...worried. So innocent.

I locked my gaze with him. We stood there for a moment. I was completely mesmerized by his face. I don't even know what took hold of me, but I couldn't look away. Like I...needed him. Tears began streaming down my face for entirely no reason.

Suddenly, he offered a hand to me. The move was so sudden that it nearly scared me to death.

"Hi. My name is Gin Ichimaru. I see you have some strong spiritual energy, having fainted from hunger."

"S-same with you, I guess..." I stuttered. I felt petrified, and frozen to the spot. I haven't talked with anyone for such a long time, and my voice felt raspy and dry. I looked at his hand, and then at his face. His face was so worried for me, that I was shocked.

"Why do you care about my life?" I demanded, trying to keep my voice from wavering.

Gin turned his face to mine, and for a second, his eyes opened. They were sky-blue, and were bright compared to the surroundings around her. "Trust me. Please," he murmured near my ear. His breath fell upon my face, making my cheeks tingle slightly.

He is like the blue sky. He is the sunshine in this cold, dreary place. I didn't know where I got the words, but these thoughts plopped in my head. It made my body feel warm and fuzzy, for some strange reason, even in the bad weather. I looked at his hand one more time, still poised near my reach.

I wiped the tears from my face, and before I knew it, my battered hand gently brushed against his fingertips. I proceeded forward, until my hand was firmly in his grip. His skin against me made my heart race. A strange sensation raced through my whole body. I haven't felt so good in ages. I don't know what I found interesting in the boy named Gin, but from then on, I knew he was my heart's desire.

I let him pull me up. Carefully, Gin brushed off the dust and grit that was on my tattered, green shirt. I didn't even understand why he was being so nice to me.

"What is your name, girl?" he asked politely, after he stepped back. I noticed the chains that fell upon his shoulder, signifying that he was a spirit as well.

I looked straight at him. Despite my current condition, I couldn't help but smile.

"Rangiku. Rangiku Matsumoto..." I answered, my eyes shining.

Hope you like it! Unfortunately, I won't be making many updates to this fanfic as often, since I'm working on another fanfic, but your reviews and recommendations are appreciated. :D