"I'm going now" Rukia claimed walking out of the 6th Squad headquarter. Renji followed right behind her, as he tried to put on the smile
"See ya!" he said. He watched her from the distance right after she smiled to him "Thanks for everything Renji" she whispered
He haven't seen her smile like that for over a year. And all because today was the day Ichigo promised he'd come so he can spend the rest of his life with Rukia.
His childhood friend was happy. And that's what counted. That was what he wanted. Her happiness before his.
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The dust blew in his orange hair as he set his foot on the ground. The ground he haven't stood on for over 5 years.
He gazed down towards his watch. It was 12 o'clock at night. The night sky was filled with star observing down with its thousand eyes and the moon shone down, beaming down towards him.
His Shinigami robe blew in the zephyr. He haven't contacted Rukia for a year so he wondered whether she'd come or not at the Syoukyoku Hill where they decided they'll meet. But he could wait another whole year at the same place if he had to.
"You're here early"
As soon as Ichigo heard her voice his heart skipped a beat. He knew whom that voice belonged to. Quickly turning around he saw a familiar figure standing in front of him. The figure had a small, slim body and was wearing a Shinigami robe, as her raven black hair danced in the wind. Her fine violet eyes starred into his brown eyes. It was Rukia
"I see you kept your promise," she laughed, walking up towards him. Her hair that used to be long was now cut down up to her shoulder.
Choking his words out Ichigo hastily replied. He couldn't believe he was here, standing beside her at this moment
"…R R Rukia…" was all he mumbled out with his stunned eyes as his cheek blushed
"A year huh?" she said reaching her arms towards him " It felt so long…"
With her arms wrapped around his waist Ichigo lifted her chin and gave her a small kiss, right before he spoke
"You cut you're hair" he murmured out. He knew he could have said something better after finally reuniting but he was lost in words "I like your hair this way. Reminds me of the time we first met"
She smiled softly, and this time she passionately kissed him right on his lips
"So your family and friends okay about this?" she asked
"Yea, I mean I can go back there when ever I want. Chad, Ishida and Inoue were surprised tho" he replied pecking her cheek
"Good" she said, digging her face inside his chest "I still can't believe you're doing this tho" she claimed, almost in the whisper. Her eyes were now shut, as she was lost in his embrace. His fingers ran through her hair as he smiled.
The sun finally came out, inside his heart, as the clouds cleared away leaving the sky sapphire blue. It was a sky that was never going to rain again as long as he had Rukia.
