Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.

Me: So, I bet you're wondering, Will this be short like that last one? Well, keep reading and you shall see.

Vivian: Uh… I didn't know you write about…this…

Me: (blink blink) Yuri?

Vivian: What's that?!

Me: (ahem) Well, it's kinda like when two girls---

Abe: Don't tell me you told your friends that

Me: You have no say in this! Besides, you only found out what it meant when your friend told you, so nyu!

Vivian: … You and your brother fight a lot…

Me and Abe: Not listening!

Abe: Tell your friend to go away!

Me: Screw you! Why are you here anyways? If anyone's gonna be on my story it certainly won't be you

Abe: You----

Hien: Hey, what's going on here?!

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Chapter10: What to Believe

"So… How's it going?"

"Good… But I'm sure you know all about it, considering you're living with me."

"Huh… Guess you're right."

"Of course."

"Well, are you gonna go sleep?"

"I would be a fool not to."

"Then, go ahead."

"I will."

"I'm not stopping you."

"Even if you tried, you wouldn't succeed."

"So does that mean you're a heavy sleeper like me?"

"Yoruichi!"

The goddess grinned and pouted. "What? It's not my fault!"

Soi scowled. "Fine, whatever! I'll go in first, then you can choose if you want to sleep with me or not, I don't care!" Soi sat down heavily and went under the covers, turning around with her back facing Yoruichi. The goddess chuckled.

"Fine with me," she replied and slipped beside Soi. Once the two were comfortable, Yoruichi yawned, "Night Soi Fong," and snuggled deep into the covers. The Chinese woman's bed was so much cozier than hers and she didn't know if she was exaggerating but it felt like heaven's clouds. "So soft," she murmured and heard Soi reply back tiredly, saying goodnight before sighing into relaxation.

Just when she felt herself fall asleep, Soi's body shifted slightly to turn and face her. What was keeping her awake was the woman's soft and vaguely audible breathing but Yoruichi certainly felt it brushing her cheek.

Exactly when she was about to open her eyes, the stripper heard Soi say softly, "Yoruichi…are you all right?" The bright eyed woman tentatively opened her eyes and was almost taken aback by the look Soi was giving her. It was gentle and showed so much concern and care that she couldn't believe the woman was looking at her this way. There was also hesitance, a cautiousness that would always be there, she realized.

This was one of the very few times when both of them felt at ease with each other. At night, they didn't need to pull out the mask they always kept on. Right now, they could be whoever they wanted and no one but themselves would know about it. They would eventually forget the next morning anyways and if they did remember, none of them would be brave enough to call upon the events that happened at night. This, is where the secrets are shared.

The goddess beside Soi shifted nervously, an uneasy expression flickering upon her flawless face. "Soi," she said, her eyes slowly drawing to the side, "What are you talking about? I don't know---"

"I heard what you were saying on the phone." Yoruichi blinked up, Soi turning her head away from the questioning gaze. "I…didn't mean to eavesdrop, Yoruichi, but…" The stripper saw a flash of anger in Soi's gray eyes as she turned to face her to say firmly, "I want to help you. I don't like what the man is doing to you and--" She sighed, closing her eyes briefly as the tanned woman stayed quiet, listening carefully to Soi's words.

What the goddess wasn't expecting was Soi Fong bringing up a hand to caress her cheek in a rather affectionate manner. She froze, Soi's eyes holding a warmth that made her feel faint and her heart beat faster. This wasn't what she expected at all. It was totally unlike Soi to act so tender, so passionate, and yet she was showing Yoruichi that she can, with just one touch.

"It's hard for me to say," Soi Fong started and took a deep breath to calm her nerves, "but I really care about you. Even though we haven't known each other for as long as we can remember, I feel… I feel like I'm connected to you, Yoruichi." Here, she paused, "I think I've seen you before. Do you think that's possible?" Soi met her eyes, her hand still absentmindedly stroking the goddess's cheek.

Yoruichi stared into the silver orbs, not knowing what to do and what to say. 'What am I doing? I… Soi…' She closed her eyes and gently, but forcedly, moved Soi Fong's hand away, causing the woman in turn to look at her confusedly. "Soi, I'm tired." She took a deep, needed breath, cursing herself mentally for doing this to the other woman, "I know you want to talk, but can't this wait?"

"No."

The stripper blinked, obviously startled by the immediate answer. "W-what?"

"Look, Yoruichi," Soi said sternly, her voice showing her irritation by the stripper's evasiveness, "You're making me feel different, you're making me different. And I know I've seen you somewhere. I know I've seen you before and if I'm right, it was when we were children."

"Children?" the other woman asked, her brows furrowed, "Soi Fong, what are you talk--"

"We've met before!" Soi told her angrily, her eyes taking on a fierce gaze and determination lining her features. "Try to remember, it has to be you. The one thing, the one person, I've been searching for. If I'm right, then it has to be you!" Desperation entered, as if Soi Fong was hoping that it was true, that Yoruichi was the missing puzzle of her life and her search would be over. "Yoruichi, have you ever been to the orphanage?" Soi asked in a whisper and right then, their eyes connected.

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Me: Man, what a pain. Now what am I gonna do? Memory shit?

Hien: If you don't wanna do it then why are you writing?!

Me: 'Cause I don't wanna do my hw.

Vy: Ah, I didn't know you write fan-fiction, Michelle. (pats me on the shoulder)

Me: Yeah, I made sure you guys wouldn't find out, yet here you are! (grumbles) Why the hell are you guys here anyways??

Abe: Michelle, get your ass off! It's my turn on the computer now!

Me: This is my fic, it's supposed to go my way, unlike life. So get the hell out of here!!!

Trap door opens.

Abe: You---ahhhhhhhhh!!

Me: Mwuhahaha, don't mess with me, bitch! (shakes fist)

Tina: You guys like to insult each other.

Me: It's a brother-and-sister thing so it's normal.

Everyone:….

Me: (blinks) What?

Hien: Michelle, I know it's hard to accept, but you're not normal.

Everyone scoots away.

Me: (blinks) I know that, you don't need to tell me. That's one of the few things I pride on.

Everyone runs away screaming.

Me: …And people call me random. They just went off screaming out of nowhere.

Anyways, I'm sorry for giving you another short, boring chapter. But with this out, the others might be better. Well, they should be better, but they won't be the best. Yeah, I'm sad, too. XD