Rain

Warning(s): A heart-broken Rukia.

Pairing(s): One-sided Rukia x Ichigo.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Bleach!

The rain was stinging her face, like a bunch of pins were being dropped on her. The wind was whipping leaves and tree branches around, creating a sort of rustling sound. A loud crack of thunder would sound every few minutes, echoing in the sky.

Rukia wiped a few raindrops off of her pale cheeks. This night resembled how her emotions were right now; chaotic and painful. Her heart felt like it burst into a billion pieces because of that damned soul reaper. How could one person make her feel this way: hurt and hated? She didn't understand. The concept of love was too hard to understand for her.

Another clap of thunder exploded with lightning following after it, illuminating the sky with a bright flash of white. Rukia fell to her knees, tears rolling down her face. Just thinking about Ichigo made her heart ache.

The raindrops fell harder, stinging her skin further. Rukia knew that Ichigo would never love her. He was already infatuated with the voluptuous Orihime Inoue; not her. She understood why, though. Orihime was a beautiful woman, she had to admit. It was no shock.

Rukia wiped the tears away from her eyes, holding back any further ones. Why was she crying? It was pitiful for her to cry over something so trivial. Shedding tears wouldn't help her get Ichigo, so why was she?

She stood up, shaking the thoughts away from her head. Just don't think about it, Rukia, she chanted over and over in her mind. She looked up at the sky, tears finally trickling down her cheeks.

"Love is just too cruel, isn't it?"

Author's Note: Short IchiRuki drabble. Poor Rukia! It made me so sad to type this! :'( I hope you guys enjoyed it, though! Please remember to leave positive reviews! Flames will be used for s'mores.