Unwanted

Chapter 12

Uryu's P.O.V

Bliss. This kind of feeling is one that I have been searching for my entire life. This sense of belonging somewhere, being there for someone; that is all I ever really wanted. Now, I feel as if I've finally reached my new haven, where all I need to do is love, live, and strive to make every connection I've created to become unbreakable.

Maybe since I've started with practically nothing, and moved on to having everything I've ever wanted in such a short amount of time. I think I've become a selfish person, because all I want is to become even closer to this beautiful person, and his beautiful family.

"Good morning." A soft voice called out to me. My eyes fluttered open, and the first thing that I saw was that familiar mandarin hair, sticking up in odd directions. I felt a smile spread across my cheeks as he hovered over me, looking at me with those eyes which I hope never stop looking at me.

"Good morning." I replied, sitting up to wrap my arms lazily around his neck. I pulled him close, feeling the bravest I have ever felt in my life. After all has been said and done, I feel like I could do anything in front of Ichigo, and he'll be fine with it.

He held onto me as I leaned back into my, I mean our, pillows. I never thought I'd see the day that I would be able to say 'our' anything. Just thinking about it made me blush.

"Let's go get breakfast; I know after this crazy week, you need some good food in you. I'll be waiting down stairs." He paused to sit up enough to kiss my forehead.

As he left, I laid there for a minute, just dazing out the window. For some reason, a sudden thought popped into my mind. How long will this paradise be mine this time?

Shaking my head, I got up and began getting ready for the school day. Why would I need to be thinking something so dismal? Even if it ends sooner than I want, I will cherish every moment we have together as a couple, and a family.

"Uryu-san?" a small voice called into the bedroom. Before I could react, a gasp escaped the lips of a small girl with large eyes. Her mouth remained open as she blatantly stared at me, looking as if she had just witnessed a murder.

"Yuzu, what's the matter?" I said coming towards her. For a second, she stepped back. I had no idea what was frightening her until I looked down at my arms and saw what she was gapping at.

Scars littered my arms like spider webs. It truly was a frightening sight, and she is one of the last people I would want to see something as gross as this.

"I'm sorry! Oh… god, I-"I was cut off as two small hands came into contact with my skin. She absentmindedly traced the scars along my forearm as her expression went from perplexed to a softer and understanding look.

"What happened, Uryu? How did you get all these?" she looked somewhat saddened, and that just sent my heart wrenching.

"It was just me being incredibly stupid. People do really stupid things sometimes. Like the ones who hurt themselves and others, and those who run away from their troubles. So, I guess I deserved these a little bit…"

"But Uryu, how could you even say that?" she demanded, looking shocked as those words spilled from my mouth.

"Well, I think… they are kind of like… little reminders. Kind of like a 'Hey, don't fall for this trick again.' kind of thing. Only, it took this many to get it through my thick skull that…" I paused, feeling a tear fall down my face.

"You have a family…" she smiled, holding my hand in her tiny ones. This girl….

"Let's go get some breakfast, okay?" she smiled, letting go of my hands so I can get fully dressed.

"Thank you." I smiled, whipping the forgotten tear off my face.

That is enough convincing for me that I need to be here. And it only took a few simple words to get through to me. "You have a family…"

After breakfast, Ichigo and I walked to school after being mauled by Isshin and all his 'welcome home' kisses.

"I seriously don't see why he has to spoil you like that! He makes me so…"

"Jealous?" I teased, laughing as I got the face I wanted, but laughed along with me.

As we stepped in front of the school, I couldn't help but feel my stomach clench a bit.

"Nervous?" he asked, grabbing my shoulder in his hand. I put my hand on his and grabbed it impatiently in mine.

"You have no idea how much make up homework I have to make up…" I sighed in exasperation…

He chuckled as we continued on into the school. Walking into the main hallway, we walked in together, and I felt a sense of comfort, and I couldn't help but feel as if I were going to survive a day of school after so many days I had been gone.

As we made it to the stairs, I guess I wasn't paying attention and knocked into someone. My nose made direct contact with someone's sturdy back. As I looked up, the boy I had bumped into was standing sturdy and tall in my way.

As he turned around, his expression was one of someone who was ready to kill. Then, his large blue eyes fell upon my face, looking as if he had seen a puppy do something cute. I'm not even exaggerating; the look in his eyes read themselves out loud, like an open book.

"Uryu?" he smiled eagerly.

Who is this guy, and why does he look so familiar?

(A/N: You guys… I am so sorry I haven't written anything at all for the last couple months, I've been depressed (like literally have depression –not emo I swear-) and have been so busy with all these damn tests at school x(. I had to go back and delete the last 2 chapters, sorry if you already read them: P, and I will try my best to keep it entertaining for you, but I didn't feel like it was doing any good with the last few chapters. Thank you so much for sticking with me, and I am so grateful for all of you! Please take the poll, and make sure to comment or message me for any suggestions, wishes, or ideas: D love you guys!)