Seventeen months. That's how long it had been since he'd lost his powers. Seventeen months since he'd said goodbye.
Now his powers were returned, his fight with Ginjo was over. Now he could see him again.
Excitement caroused through him at the thought of seeing him again. The one who had stole his heart so many months ago. The one he'd thought of constantly, mourned for his touch, for his hold, for him in general.
How many times had he dreamed of being held by those strong arms, only to wake up to find that it was impossible. Now here he was. Standing in front of him looking as beautiful as ever. A smile graced his lips, but he couldn't move, for the fear that if he did it would all disappear, and be nothing but a dream.
"Ichigo." Byakuya whispered. He stared at the orange haired teen who he had feel in love with. His heart beat with the joy of seeing him again, feeling his strong presence around him.
"Byakuya." Ichigo whispered. He wasn't sure who moves first. But then there they were in each others arms, kissing with all of their heart and soul, as if their lives depended on this contact.
And maybe it did. Maybe some part of them would die without the other, where they would never be truly complete unless they were together.
Reluctantly they pulled away when oxygen became needed. Byakuya looked at the face that had been haunting his dreams, and his mind for the past year and a half, and smiled. A smile full of joy and love.
"As I said before. It is never really goodbye." he whispered. Ichigo grinned up at him.
"Only see you soon." he said pressing close to Byakuya's warmth.
No. Goodbye dosen't last forever.
Oh I'm sorry if this sucked. It's like only my second fanfic ever. Ill try and do better on by next ones, but until then please review.