Eleven.
One of my favorite numbers, for no particular reason.
Sorry, it's a short chapter.
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"Tatsuki-chan! I did something bad…"
"What, Orihime?"
"I saw Kurosaki Ichigo in the flower shop… and I let Rukia-chan go in…"
"Why did you do that? You knew Rukia didn't want to see him!"
"Yes, I did. But, Tatsuki-chan, I'm not sorry at all. Don't you see why? They like each other! Don't you understand?"
"Yeah, I know. But you're getting sneakier by the minute, Orihime!"
The orange-haired girl laughed. "This will be the last time, Tatsuki-chan! I promise! Besides, it's for a good cause…"
Rukia stared in shock at the roses. Her head spinning, she tried to decipher the meaning of his gesture.
His eyes were locked on hers. "I know we haven't known each other for long, but- I have feelings for you. I -"he broke off, looking awkward. "I'm sorry. I can't explain everything that's going through my head right now. I don't know how to tell you this. I just- I love everything about you. When we talked on the phone, sometimes I teased you just to- to get you annoyed so you'd talk more and I could just listen to your voice. And when I found out who you were, I was so surprised because, well, I thought you were just an empty-headed jerk, but I was wrong. You're-you're an amazing person."
He stepped out from behind the counter, still holding the pink bouquet awkwardly in his hands. "I- feel so embarrassed. But I wanted to let you know."
Her stomach flip-flopped as he approached, his tall figure towering over her. She stared back at him, his gaze soft.
He was waiting for an answer, she knew it. She couldn't speak, except to squeak out a single word.
"W-what?"
He sighed, half out of impatience, half out of amusement.
"Damn it, did I ramble that much, or are you that dim? I'll make it simple." He took another step closer, and handed her the roses.
"Kuchiki Rukia… you are the smallest, stupidest baka in the world. And I love you."
He leaned down and kissed her gently on the lips.
-End-
Awww… Fame and Flowers has ended. It was awesome to write, and thanks, all of you awesome reviewers!
I am definitely going to be writing more IchiRuki fanfics, so be on the lookout for those!
In the meantime, check out my HitsuXOC story, "Stepping Stones."
Always, TideDrop
