Ok, here's my first drabble. I disclaim the characters and such, but the story was my creation. Blah blah blah, you know the drill.

Matsumoto/Gin stuffs.

Rock Candy

Gin had always reminded her of a strange sort of butterfly. Mysterious, constantly changing directions, and always just out of reach. It annoyed her, but she eventually got used to his antics.

Even so, it still bothered her. It wasn't fair.

Sometimes she would walk out of that little hut of theirs; not much of a home, but it was something. She would swear to herself that she'd never return to it. What was the point? He'd disappear for days and she'd get angry and want to run away.

But in the end, she couldn't bear to stay gone for too long.

It was a feeling that couldn't be helped.

When you're lost and empty, and somebody comes along to guide you away from that misery of loneliness, it's hard to re-dig that hole that was finally filled. And because of that, you tend to overlook even the biggest flaws.

That's what those feelings do to you.

Gin was what had completed her, and she couldn't even attempt to let it go.

It was a cold night in early winter. Rangiku had awakened to see Gin's bed on the other side of the room empty. Again. He had left her some food, like he always did. But he was gone. She curled up and started to cry.

Why did she have to be so miserable? It wasn't fair.

Nobody wanted to take care of someone with spiritual power because food was rare and costly. She found herself abandoned for the longest time. And when she finally thought she found someone, all he did was leave her all the time. It had been that way for the past few years.

He always came back, though she usually wondered if it was for her or just because that was his home. When he returned, he'd never tell her where he'd been or what he'd done. It was just as if it was never gone.

It was a painful cycle, and she wanted it to end. She just wanted him to stay with her, or maybe take her with him. What was so hard about that? She never caused trouble, always quiet and obedient. And she had enough power to do things, as well. He had taught her a few tricks.

The tears left cold streaks on her cheeks. She sighed and buried her face in her knees. She felt a slight pang of hunger, but she was in no mood to get up and get food.

She heard footsteps outside and a few moments later, Gin appeared at the door.

"Oh, you're awake?"

She stood up suddenly. He had just gone for a walk? Suddenly all the cold melted away.

"Hey, you've gotten tall," he said.

"You've gotten taller," she replied. She couldn't help but smile slightly.

That was a bit of an annoying fact. They had both grown up somewhat, and even in that, she was always just slightly behind. He always seemed to stand taller no matter how many inches she'd grow. It was that way with everything.

He reached his hand out suddenly and touched her face. She jumped slightly, startled by his action. She forgot that she had been crying until he wiped away a few of the tears.

"You ok?" he asked. She looked down. She still couldn't find the strength to express what he did to her. "Bad dream?"

"Mmm," was all she could say. He sat down next to her bed and motioned for her to sit as well. She did and he threw her blanket over her back.

"Here, let's fill them out together." He pulled out two packs of forms from his bag. He handed her one along with a bamboo pen and she eyed them curiously.

"Academy…?"

"We're going to become Shinigami," he answered matter-of-factly. She stared at him in slight shock.

"But why?"

"It's what's best for people like us, y'know." She knew he was right. To have the powers like they did, it was the only sure answer for a future. Still, she was weary.

"I hear people change when they become Shinigami," she said.

"I'll never change," he said smiling. "You should know that by now."

Those words offered both comfort and disappointment to her.

So you'll always run off, she thought. And disappear and never tell me what's going on in your life.

She sighed as she began to fill out the paper.

But in the end, you always come back.

And that was a hope she held on to forever.

Woo, I actually really like the way that came out.

A few notes:

I did what I could with looking for errors. I am the typo QUEEN, so if you find any, please let me know.

This was the third of three drabbles I had written, and turned out to be my fave so I started out with it.

The other two are Sugar Coated, which is Hitsu/Hina, and Pink Chocolate which is Orihime/Ishida centric, with some Ichi/Ruki (though light because it's about the first pair.)

Which one do you guys want next? I'll let you pick. XD

Thanks, and enjoy.

I like drabbling.