~~~Contradiction~~~

Kei lay on the slanted rooftop, her face turned up to the starry heavens above. Her expression apathetic, the silence filling in between the Shinigami and Arrancar none the least troubling, it wasn't the time for questions. Slowly, her head rolled a little to the side, to look into his empty eyes.

"Ulqui-or-orra…"

"What?"

She tilted her head back, pillowed by her loose hair, "would you mourn me if I died?"

"Don't be ridiculous," he answered in annoyance; she was already of the dead.

"No. I mean—really died. Died as in I'd be gone forever. Would you miss me?"

"No," he said simply.

Though he was lying.

"Oh. Thought so."

~~~Argument~~~

"Ulquiorra…"

". . ."

"Say you love me."

He simply stared, uncomprehending the turn Kei's thoughts had taken.

"C'mon. Don't be shy! Say it!!!"

"No."

"No? Then you don't love me?"

"No. I need not repeat myself again. Once is enough."

The Shinigami pouted, "I was dying when you said it. I want you to tell me again!"

"You were not dying," was his plaintive answer.

"Yes I was!"

"That's impossible for you are already of the dead."

Chagrined, Kei's lips compressed into a firm line, "with you I can't win any argument." When she moved away to start preparing her supper, a tiny smile quirked his stoic features.

~~~Contradiction~~~

Note: I have the real chapter 4 started but since I found this buried in my docs I decided to post it. (Argument) I'm thinking I wrote it during my Cousin's wedding in May. :P very long time ago. Thanks for reading and reviews are always appreciated. :)