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Rukia's perspective:

I was so surprised; how does Renji know so much about me? As I thought about this –while eating the candy- something Kaien-dono said passed through my thoughts:

The people that watch you and care for you will discover more then they were told. Renji knew me more then anyone, more then Byakuya, he is really something special.

I was to deep in thought that I didn't notice he was too; until he began to stutter. "Um, they're having a festival in the real world, Ichigo is taking Inoue and I, um… wanted to know if you would like to go…with me." His eyes stayed on mine as he spoke.

A billion things ran through my head. Shock. Joy. And more shock. I knew what I wanted to say; I want to tell him yes! Tell Renji that there is no one I would rather go with! I just couldn't find my voice.

When I finally did, it was no louder then a whisper on a smile. "Renji, I would-" but I was interrupted by another –very loud- whisper outside.

"Shhh!!! I can't hear her. Move over Yumichika!" It sounded like Matsumoto.

Renji walked toward the door and opened it. Out came Yachiru, Ikkaku, Kira, Matsumoto, Hisagi and Yumichika.

I took Sode No Shiratyuki by the hilt and walked out the door saying, "I'll talk to you ater, Renji."

I was headed to see Momo, she was the closest girl friend I had in the Soul Society. I could tell her anything and know that she would help me.

On the corner of my eye I saw Renji blushing as the eavesdroppers bugged him about asking me out. And for some reason… I giggled. I could really be myself around Renji and that was … different. I didn't have to act all serious just because my brother is Kuchiki Byakuya- I could be me.

On my way to Momo I thought about what I was going to tell Renji. What would people think when they hear someone in the noble clans is dating. What would Byakuya say? I chewed on my lip until I decided I would not talk to Renji until I answer these questions.

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I'm happy that Hinamori Momo is on our side again, that she no longer likes Aizen. It makes me feel more comfortable around her.

"Hey Rukia, what's up?" She asked, I guess she could tell something was wrong by the expression on my face.

"Do you have a minute?" I asked not wanting to be rude, "this may take a while."

"Sure, let's go get breakfast."

And with that, I told her everything. From how them two are the only ones I can show my true personality to the most important part, when Renji asked me out.

"Wait, wait, wait, wait!" She stopped me right in the middle of my confused phase. "So you like him." It sounded more like a statement then a question.

"Yes."

"But you're afraid people might think things about you?"

"Yes."

"So? Rukia wouldn't you rather be happy? Who cares what other people think, Byakuya has a heart big enough to understand. It's not like you're breaking the law."

I sighed, she was right, Momo usually was when it came to these stuff..

"Okay," I agreed, you're right. I have no reason to be scared. I'm just … nervous, this is the first time this has ever happened to me."

"Breath Rukia," she chuckled. "It's just Renji, and won't Ichigo and Inoue be there? You have nothing to worry about," She gave me an encouraging smile.

I thanked Momo for her help and continued my day- saving the talk with Renji for last.

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