Dislclaimer: I do not own bleach or it's characters. Bleach (c) Kubo Tite
Chapter 8
In a short skirt, and small heels, I followed Keiko and Takaki through the train station. We rode the train to Roppongi and wandered the streets looking for the 'right' club. Well, this 'right' club had a 2000 yen cover door fee! But since the doorman said he thought I was cute, he gave me 2 free drink coupons. And with that, we were in a dark club, crowded with people. It was a Friday night, but this seemed like too many to me. Somehow, Keiko found a small table and we all sat down, next to a wall. It was so dark in the club, I felt like I would need a flashlight if I wanted to read something. Also, the music was loud and I could barely hear Keiko and Takaki talking to me. They asked me if I wanted something to drink. I handed Takaki my free drink coupons and said, "A coke."
Keiko smiled at me and said, "Isn't this great?!"
"It's loud." I said.
"Huh?!" Keiko asked
"It's LOUD!" I shouted.
"Oh yeah! It's Loud!" She giggled to herself. Is she already drunk?
Takaki came back his drinks for himself, Keiko and two cokes. I thanked up and popped the lip on one of the cans. I was about to drink it when I felt a large hand on my shoulder.
"Wanna dance?" A man asked me. He had a cigarette still in his mouth and blew smoke into my eyes.
"My eyes." I said as I rubbed them. They were already watery.
"Oh, sorry. Hey, wanna dance?" He took the cigarette.
I shook my head, "No." as I coughed.
"Hey, that shouldn't have been so bad. You smoke yourself don't you." Keiko said.
"Yeah, but I don't really smoke all that often. Like 1/3 of a pack a year!" I said while still rubbing my eyes.
The next guy that approached me asked me to dance as well. Both Keiko and Takaki nodded. I left the table and stepped out on the dance floor. I moved my hips, similiar to the other girls that were dancing. This guy was wearing sunglasses indoors, at night. He was wearing a black shirt, at least I think it was black. And we sort of danced together. He ended up placing his hand on my butt and I wondered if I should mind. I really don't want this bastard touching it. He started to move his fingers around, and pinched me! I pinched his ear in return. Hard!
"Ow! Baby! What was that for?" He asked me while he took his hand away.
"I don't like it when you touched me like that. I'm not that kind of person." I said.
"What are you talking about, are you saying you dressed up like that for nothing? Are you a prick tease or some kind of bitch?" He shot back at me.
"Whatever." I said as I walked off the dance floor, stomping my feet!
"How'd it go?" Keiko asked me.
"That guy was an asshole!" I exclaimed, loudly as the music stopped for 10 seconds. Boy, did I catch the attention of the club! When the music started up again, they crowd turned around and continued to dance.
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"Guys suck." I said on the train home.
"Not all, but I thought there might have been someone charming." Keiko said to calm me down.
"Why would a charming guy try to meet a girl at a club? A charming guy should be out, horseback riding or um, reading a book."
"So you want to go out horseback riding or a library?" Keiko asked me.
"No no, I don't think I'm meant to be in a relationship. Guys just take a fleeting interest in me, then leave." I sighed.
"Misato, everyone has a true love!" Keiko spoke up. "Look at me and Takaki! He's my true love!"
"You two should be more grateful to God. Finding each other in middle school." I sighed again.
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The ocean air is a smell that's better than anything. This place is familiar. I sat upon a bluff, behind overshadowed by a massive castle that was tied up with chains. I could not open any of the doors. Every door was made out of brass, and none of them had doornobs! But, what is this place, exactly. It felt like I wandered around for hours in this place. When exactly did I come here anyway? I stood in front of a large brass door that was at least 30 feet high!
"Hello?" I said. No one is around.
"Hello?!" I rose my voice. Still no response.
--a young woman's voice could be heard in the distance--
I could hear a loud creaking sound. It sounded like metal was grinding against metal. The creaking sound continued, as the doors began to part and open. I ran inside, beyond the doors and found myself in a stranger place. The doors immediately shut behind me and it seemed I wouldn't be getting out anytime soon. Before me, all that existed was a set of spiral stairs. It seem to extend far beyond my field of view.
"Hello? I'm inside..?" Hell, even I didn't know what to say.
A disimbodied voice said, "Come."
I obeyed and started to accend the long stairs, wondering what would be waiting for me at the top. The whole place spelt something like asphalt after the rain. It was a light smell though. The stone that make up the walls and stairs were a an off white color. It was dark but somehow I could see everything in a dim gray. It feels like it's been an hour, and I think I'm almost at the top.
"You are close." I heard the voice again.
I was almost out of energy when I reached the top of the staircase. I stood in front of a normal looking door. It was normal sized and it had a doorknob on it. I placed my right hand on the knob and turned it slowly. Was this a push or pull kind of door? Ah, push. I pushed the door with little resistance. The door opened to the outside to a large balcony like area. And there before me, a single white bird was sitting. Could that be the source of the voice I heard from before. Walking forward, I came close to the bird, but was stopped by an unseen force. The bird opened it's eyes.
"It's been, so long..." The bird spoke with a small feminene voice.
"Who are you? Are you the one who brought me to this strange place?"
"I am your zanpakuto. My name is--"
"...yume..?" I said as I woke up in my room.
A dream. Ah, my head hurts. I really should stop sleeping in. One month into summer vacation, and all I've done so far was eat. I've probably gained weight. I wonder where I am in the breast department? Eh? Still no growth? But I've been drinking milk like crazy! The day is so hot, I can barely move. I took a cold shower and decided to go out for a walk. I put on a yellow tanktop and short blue skirt and headed outside. It also felt nice to have my hair down. Keiko told me she wanted to have one of those spring weddings. She thought it would be better to have a traditional Japanese wedding afterall vs. having a western style kind. Although I have to say, I love those white dresses. I'm a little jealous of her. Her life has so many happy memories, while I only have kind of happy ones. She's lucky to have a boyfriend that compliments her.
I do sometimes wish that I had a boyfriend. Someone to hold hands with, put my arms around, and maybe even kiss. I wonder what it would be like to have someone that I really loved. It would be wonderful, to have someone like that. I closed my eyes and tried to envision the kind of guy I would go for. A shape started to form in my mind. For a split second, I think just envisioned that Captain Kuchiki! Holy smokes!
Wait wait. He did send me all of those gifts. And stocked my refrigerator and cabinets full of food. I think it was him, who else could have been? What about my memories? They haven't been reduced to nothingness. Maybe, I was never meant to forget. He did have a handsome face. I wonder, if I'll ever see him again.
"What the Hell am I thinking!?" I shouted while standing at the local street market. I had my hands clutched to my head when I shouted. I blushed and tried to duck while people where looking at me.
Ugh! I shouldn't be thinking about this. I don't even know him or like the guy, I shouldn't be fantasizing about his face or hair or how close he was to me when he saved my life. He was pretty close, wasn't he. I started to feel myself blush again. I'm an idiot! I'm really an idiot! He's- he's probably married! A handsome guy like that and a total dork like me? That's not possible.
"Just forget, just forget it already.." I said as I gave myself a loud forehead smack.
I wandered around, not really shopping but just to look at things. I wonder where captain Kuchiki got all of those things for me. I need to get my mind off of this subject. Oh! A candy store! This is a weird looking candy store. The building looks like one of those traditional Japanese buildings made out of wood. Urahara Shop? Is this Urahara-san's shop? Hmm, I wonder why I've never seen this place before. I stepped inside the shop and saw rows of candy and snacks. Oh, these look exotic, I thought to myself while picking up a bag of candy.
