I Promise You
Chapter 1
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH, YOU CAN EVEN GOOGLE IT! TITE KUBO OWNS IT AND THAT'S NOT MY NAME SO THAT MEANS I DON'T OWN BLEACH! XD
It was a cool late spring day when Toshiro had taken hold of Rukia's hand and led her into the forest.
"Toshiro, where are we going?" Rukia asked as each tree with an array of pink shades swept past. The noise of chattering soon became faint as the pair retreated farther into the woods. Sunlight filtered through the tiny cracks of the petals above.
Toshiro chuckled, "You'll see."
It was just after their high school graduation and the two young adults were making their way to a clearing in the forest. Well, one was making his way, and the other was just following. The graduates were hosting a goodbye party, which, for personal reasons, Toshiro did not want to stay for.
Toshiro and Rukia carefully stepped into the clearing and the setting sun's rays wrapped around them. It took a moment for Rukia to comprehend the wonderful sight as Toshiro watched her face.
"Toshiro," Rukia exclaimed with dreamy eyes, "it's beautiful."
Seeing Rukia's expression made Toshiro drop whatever cold facade he had left, and let her warmth seep through his soul.
The small clearing was surrounded by trees with multiple shades of pink leaves. Leaves were also scattered all over the floor of the clearing, creating a pink sea for the carpet that was ever fluttering from the slight breeze.
Their fingers were still entwined when they sat down in the middle of the clearing. Rukia sat on her knees and Toshiro sat cross-legged. Pink petals rose up in a small clouds when they sat down. Rukia picked up one, and fingered it between her fingers, admiring its velvety texture.
Toshiro looked at the distracted Rukia from the corner of his eye. She's so beautiful when she just relaxes. He noted her sparkling amethyst eyes that could make any guy's knees turn to jelly and make them worship her.
Rukia turned her head to look at Toshiro and found that he was staring at her. "What? Do I have cake on my cheek?" Rukia put her hand up that was not holding Toshiro's hand to rub her cheek, but Toshiro gently grabbed that hand as well.
"Toshiro?" Rukia questioned with an arched brow.
Toshiro smiled a small smile before saying, "Rukia, I have something very important to tell you."
"Okay, go ahead," Rukia replied, returning the smile. A gentle breeze ruffled Rukia's hair as she waited to hear the important thing Toshiro wished to tell her.
The setting sun had disappeared and the early night took over the skies. Loud booms were heard and Rukia turned her head towards the sound. Fireworks were being shot into the air, blooming into neon colored flowers. Cheers from the crowds at the party could barely be heard by the two.
She was mesmerized by ever changing forms and colors of the fireworks as they were propelled into the air. Rukia's trance broke when she felt a slight tug on her hands. Staring at the beauty of the fireworks for a second longer, she turned to Toshiro.
Toshiro fidgeted and had a slight blush on his face as he stated, "Rukia, I promise you that I will never hurt you. I promise you that you'll be the only woman who can make my stomach flutter when you smile at me." Rukia blushed at this as Toshiro continued. "I promise you that I will stand by you no matter what happens, and lastly, I promise you that I will love you and only you forever."
Toshiro looked straight into Rukia's amethyst pools, "Please say you love me too."
"T-Toshiro, I," Toshiro nodded his head as a sign to go on, curiosity masked his face as he held in his breath. "I...I can't."
Please R&R! I know that this chapter is really short, but I promise that the next chapter will be longer! CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISM IS ALWAYS WELCOME!