Written: 16 March 2009
Published: 24 June 2009
Last Edited: 10 September 2010 for formatting
Summary: I will stay by your side until you can stand once more, and even then, longer still.
A/N: Although I am not an ardent Kain/Ruka shipper, this just kinda happened. Inspired by Chapter 48, and Sahara Storm's Bleach fic, On Broken Wings. I apologize for not being able to incorporate the line from the summary into the fic, but it just didn't flow.
I will stay by your side for however long you need. I will linger in the shadows and try not to desperately grasp at the disappearing tails of your dress. Try not to lean in too close and inhale the perfume you started wearing for him, but even after his rejections, could not stop using; a reminder, I suppose.
Your heart is not mine. It lies in Kaname Kuran's hands who so carelessly tossed it aside. We are all here for you, but you are blind. So blind, Ruka. You won't turn your head this way; you can't see anyone except him. What are we to you, Ruka? We were worth something to you once, but no longer.
I promised you a long time ago I would remain. Promises made in sandboxes shouldn't be taken seriously, but we are who we are – I am who I am, and it will take a great deal for me to renege on that promise.
I'll wait. One day, you'll have to turn your head this way, even if it is only because you've fallen down. Perhaps then, I'll be able to grab hold of your hands and bring you to stand once more.