"Limerence"

"Among my stillness was a pounding heart ." - Shannon A. Thompson

Like promised, he came for me before the morning light beamed through the thick curtains that adorned the large windows on the hotel room. I had barely attained any form of sleep and just as I felt my eyelids closing at their own accord I sprung awake as I detected someone enter the room silently, uncertain if I was imagining things, I peered over at the door and scanned the room only to discover no one was there. Assuming it was all in my head I stirred languidly under the sheets as I sought to acquire additional rest, but it proved to be pointless and I gave up entirely before leisurely rolling out of bed and shuffling towards the bathroom.

Pushing open the door, I switched the lights on and squinted as my eyes were suddenly too sensitive to the light until gradually adjusting, and stepped further inside till I could make out the sink. Turning the faucet on I began to cleanse my face with cold water, quivering as it dribbled down my neck and grabbed a towel drying my face against its soft clean bristles. Prying my eyes onto the mirror I squeaked and inched closer to inspect my self-inflicted damage and moaned, my eyes were swollen and red-brimmed from the relentless crying, displaying a tremendous amount of sorrow and my skin was flushed and feverish from the constant rubbing, causing my cheeks to inflame and become blotchy. Groaning I turned around and yelped flinching against the bathroom sink involuntarily as he stood there motionless and solemnly staring at me. "You frightened me," I explained digging my nails into the hem of my skirt. Fidgeting nervously, he continued to stand there with his hands in his pockets studying me intensely, and for a brief moment, I thought I saw confusion cross his features before vanishing as quickly as it came, unable to hold his severe scrutiny I looked away.

"I will have someone bring you clothes," he addressed, "I suggest you quicken your pace we will be leaving." Ulquiorra finished turning his back at me.

"Where?" I asked fervently, regretting the eagerness in my voice and halted.

"Do as I say," he answered casting me a warning look before exiting the bathroom. Grimacing at his cold demeanor, I turned away dejectedly before approaching the tub.


Once inside the tub, I reveled in delight as the hot water washed away any worries and tensions, soaking my body clean, successfully bringing me back to myself, a small towel lay soothingly on the top of my head as the water steamed around me. The smell of roses pleasantly rose to my nose and I sunk deeper into the tub, easily losing and allowing my mind to wonder, and the first notion I thought of was his cold slit eyes. Shivering I shoved the thought away, attempting to thoroughly enjoy every moment of my bath, the water perfumed and milky from the bath oils. Completely immersed I failed to notice when someone entered, as soon as I opened my eyes, I yelped as a girl stood there grinning as she watched me bathe, "W...who are you and why are you here ?" I gasped mortified, hiding deeper into the cloudy water to conceal myself.

"Ulquiorra sent me to bring you this, " she answered mentioning the neatly folded clothes in her hand before setting them down and beaming brightly at me. Observing her child-like and carefree nature, I returned the warm smile, instantly sensing a natural connection of trust, she crouched down as her hazel eyes studied me, "you are very beautiful," she gushed peering closer, "Ulquiorra is not the type to pick any random human, there must be something special about you," she analyzed. Blushing I sunk deeper into the tub to where only my eyes peered out, the girl laughed at my antics and stood up.

"Well I'll leave you to it." she chirped turning to leave.

"Wait!" I yelled reaching for her hand, "what is your name?" I urged completely dismissing my nudity, the girl's eyes widen and she smiled.

"My name is Nelliel Tu, but you can call me Nell," she answered running a hand through her long, greenish blue hair.

"My name is Ori-

"Inoue Orihime," she interrupted "I know I heard from the others that Ulquiorra took you," she confessed, looking worriedly at me, I hastily detached myself and jerked away to keep it from showing in my face.

"Don't worry Ulquiorra Isn't too b-

"Hurry up in there!" a loud sinister voice demanded, bashing against the door crudely.

Nel growled, "I don't take orders from lower ranks!" she growled back handing me a towel, hurridly I wrapped it around my body.

"Oh yeah come prove it then!" The voice challenged, nervously I looked at Nell who smiled at me reassuringly.

"Don't worry that's Grimmjow he's an Idiot," she added waving her hand to emphasize her point.

"Wait till I tell Ulquiorra that you barged in here trying to sneak a peek at his wife!" she countered. I blushed profusely at the thought of being called someone's wife, and my stomach knotted, realizing I was about to marry a cold and callous man like Ulquiorra.

"Yeah, whatever," Grimmjow grumbled hearing his footsteps retreat. Noting my change of mood Nell pushed me towards the mirror and unclipped my hair from the previous bun I wore, letting my saturated hair cascade around me so she could take a good look.

"You will make one beautiful bride," she admired.

"Bride?" I asked confused, looking at her through the mirror.

"Yes, your wedding ceremony remember," Nell whispered.

"Ceremony?" I stammered, suddenly taken aback as I processed the new information. Nell sent me a confused look and sighed, "Get ready I promise to tell you later, but I must leave now," she called before exiting the bathroom.

"W...wait!" I tried, but it was too late as she fled the bathroom in a flash just as quickly as she came in. Groaning I glanced at my reflection realizing I looked much more replenished with a light flush in my cheeks from the steamy bath and picked up my most treasured hairpins bringing them to my lips for a small peck and gingerly planted them on my hair as a heavy ache swelled in my chest, biting back the tears as the anguish and uncertainty rippled through my core only to be consumed by scalding rage and angrily I swiped at the tears that managed to escape and instead focused on the clothes that awaited neatly.

As soon as I was ready, I reluctantly analyzed my full-length reflection and carefully perused the embroidered empire waisted dress that flowed down to my feet effortlessly, along with a V neck Illusion that emphasized my collarbone and gently rounded my shoulders with light floral lace. The fabric velvety soft against my bare legs and finally the emerald color that sharply reminded me of his eyes, and my brows furrowed in anger and I turned away from the mirror hotly reaching for the door and halted, surprised as he had been standing there with his eyes raking over my appearance with an unreadable expression.

"It surprisingly looks good on you," he confessed. Warily I peeked up at him and flushed crimson at his ardent stare and gazed away patiently waiting for him to lead the way.


Once we were both seated silently inside the limo, I curiously contemplated Ulquiorra, admitting to myself that he was dangerously handsome, regarding his pale complexion and short messy black hair that insisted on falling in between his abysmal green eyes, an unmoving icy glare on his sharp features and strong set jaw, yet he sat there unnervingly calm.

"What is it, women?" he asked cutting through my thoughts catching my eyes unexpectedly. Automatically recalling and bearing in mind my pitiful position and his role in all of this mess.

"Nothing." I dismissed focusing my gaze outside of the window, and my blood ran cold, realizing we had been moving further away from Karakura Town.

"W...where are we going?" I questioned a light tremor working its way into my voice as I urgently waited for Ulquiorra to answer, but he ignored me. My eyes widened as I felt the anxiousness rising and expanding in my chest.

"Please let me go home." I began, pleading persistently, gaining his attention and he glared displeasingly.

"Please." I supplicated, impatiently waiting for an answer but it never came.

"Let me go!" I screamed overcome with grief, I struggled against the car door kicking it, trying to pry it open and stumbled on my dress losing my balance in the process. Ulquiorra snarled and grabbed me off the floor bringing me dangerously close to his face and narrowed his eyes, "Women." he growled lowly through his teeth, by now my tears streamed carelessly down my cheeks as I thrashed against him. Instantly I felt his sharp spiritual pressure impale me oppressively and my body jolted in impact as it rose in density, my breathing constricted and my heart decelerated, my cries began to die down in my lips, faintly I sensed my body cease, shutting down slowly as I collapsed limply against his arms until I was consumed by him the pleasant void of nothingness.


Littlebird021: I apologize for the late update It's been a chaotic week anyways I hope you enjoy.

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