I usually don't post comments in my story, but incase you didn't know, I added a bit to the last chapter. I decided to make it longer and split chapter one in half, so if you haven't finished reading please go back and finish that way you don't get lost in this second half. Thank you. Xoxo

I wonder what you would say, brother, if you knew the type of person I had become. I wonder if you would have been proud of me, or sad that I am managing without you…but the truth is… I'm not.

Chapter One ½

A couple of birds flew up into the afternoon sky. I watched as they did so while sweeping the roof. At first I was prepared for the worst of the worst but now I really understand the situation. He wanted me to do hard labor for paying off the window.

"Ah, I see. So this is what he meant by paying with your body. Well this is usually the case…" I said to myself. My eyes glanced over at the janitor who was smoking. "…Wait, I shouldn't agree to this! This is your job, right?" I turned my whole body to face him. "What does this have to do with compensation!? Why are you skipping work?!"

He gave me a stupid glance. "Are you in a position to complain? Shut up, servant." He went back to working on his computer. "I'm busy with different things too."

That's when I noticed a laptop. Ooh, so a school janitor does this kind of work as well...wait what's that noise? I looked at the actually screen and he was playing Akahage. A Japanese domino game. He was skipping work! I got my broom ready to smack him with it! I mean seriously, who skips work and lets a poor high school girl do all the hard physical labors!

"If you're done there, pull the weeds out from the flowerbeds."

Oh, how much I wanted to hit so hard with the broom! He turned his head towards my directions and our eyes locked. He held a type of look that seemed almost gentle, but at the same time rough as though he had been through hell.

"Oh, and my name is Ichigo Kurosaki." He grinned. "Call me Kurosaki-san, Kurosaki-sama, or Master."

I angrily did as I was told, because who was I to tell the person who wasn't forcing payments down my throat? But damn it! To think that I have to serve that kind of guy…on top of that, the student council is pestering me.

I had begun to secretly text Daisy but something came over me and I began to clear it. I wasn't positive to as why I didn't complain to him about Kurosaki, but I thought better of it. Suddenly I heard loud screaming coming from around the corner.

"Stop doing this already! Do you know what's going to happen if you don't?!"

The sudden outburst frightened me without belief. I looked to see Arai-Sensei and the student council president, Soi Fon. It looked as though he was yelling at her. I could see her tears very clearly before she hid her face in her hands. Was this a forbidden love between a teacher and a student?

"You can stop working for the day. I'll see you tomorrow" Kurosaki said, coming up from behind me, making me lose focus on their conversation.

He looked down at the work I had done and a stupid expression appeared on his face. I call it the Kurosaki look. It was like a look of annoyance and shock all put together.

"What the-pull out all that dirty grass. They're weeds right?" his expression changed to his usual I-Don't-Give-A-Damn look.

"They're not weeds! They're Blue Daisy Seedlings. They're withered, though. They'll bloom into beautiful blue-violet flowers. You didn't know?" I felt theoretical sparkles surround me as I said such beautiful words. He kept the same expression. "It's my favorite flower. It's the same name as someone who's important to me. "Daisy"" I couldn't help the very familiar blush that appeared on my cheeks every time I thought about Daisy. "He's always watching over me from the shadows. And he cheers me on with encouraging words. He comes to my rescue when I'm in trouble, no matter what."

"What is that…is it someone from your imagination?" he said, not amused.

"No." I felt myself get annoyed. "He could be one of my brother's friends, who died a year ago…I've never met him, and I don't know what he does…" I took off the work coat as I explained everything to him. "At least, I'm sure that he's not a hoodlum like some school janitor somewhere! See ya, Kurosaki. Keep off of me until tomorrow!" I threw it the ground and made a run for it.

That's right. I'm not going to get depressed over something like this. I have Daisy.

This is Rukia. Right now, I've been invited to maintain the flowerbeds. I actually love flowers so it's very enjoyable. It's so ladylike, don't you think? I found some daisy seedlings. When the flowers bloom, I'll send you the pictures. Thanks always.

In place of my brother who passed away, the kind Daisy has always supported me. You cheer me up. I'm not going to get depressed over something like this. Everyday I work really hard to pay off for the damaged window.

I walked to my locker and saw something that kind of got me mad. Someone had totally trashed my bento.

"Hey, who did this?! Who did this to Rukia's bento?!" Tatsuki yelled from behind me. Everyone looked at our direction, clearly concerned. "Is it one of the student council's underlings? They're the worst!" she growled.

"Don't worry about it" I said, not wanting to make a big deal about it.

After reassuring that Tatsuki that nothing was wrong I entered the classroom only to get a bucket of water splashed over my head, soaking my uniform. You think this will bring me down?

I quickly cleaned up and continued my day. My "Favorite" part of my day would be helping Kurosaki after school. Today he had asked me to sort the trash. I did so quickly, making sure that my still drying uniform didn't absorb the smell.

"Kurosaki! I've finished sorting the trash!"

My cell phone began to ring and my heart sped up. An email from Daisy! I a small smile went on my face.

"Oh my, it's the beggar girl" said a voice. I didn't get enough time to read my email. "What is that in your hand? We didn't give you permission for a cell phone, right? This is inexcusable. I shall confiscate this. While I'm at it, let me check what's in here" The Vice-President…

I suddenly freaked out to realize that some stranger will be ready Daisy's message that was meant for me.

"You liar! You never said that cell phones were part of the license system!"

The vice-president smirked as he went through my phone.
"Oh, there's a new email." He chuckled slightly.

"Hey! Don't read it!" He just kept going on as though my words were meaningless. "That phone is really important!" I could feel the tears threatening to escape my eyes.

"You guys." A voice said from behind us. Both of the student council members that restrained me both held a terrified look on their faces. "What are you doing with my servant?" Ichigo placed a broom on one of their cheeks.

And as people who cherished their lives, they ran off.

"Kurosaki…" I turned my attention to the vice-president. "Please, can I have my phone back?"

"Well return it. Four-eyes, I'm sure you get it, right?" if I didn't know better I would have thought that he was trembling while reading my email.

He made a few more clicks then gave the cell phone to Ichigo and ran off quickly surly frightened. Ichigo handed me my cell phone and I embraced it.

"Were they bullying you?"

I looked at him and lied through my teeth.

"Nope!"

I began to walk away but he grabbed my arm and his face was turned to the side to hide his expression.

"Look, if you are having any problems you can come to me, alright?"

I looked at him and smiled.

Dear Rukia, I look forward to your pictures. And I know about the bullying. I wish that I can be there physically but for now can you just deal with my words? FROM DAISY.