Time in Seconds

by ncfan

Bleach drabbles. Characters, pairings and word counts will vary. See each chapter for more information. .: The Glasses Come Off: Intimidating things shouldn't involve a teenager taking his glasses off. :.

35. Let All the Dreams Burn

Characters: Rukia, Kaien, Miyako
Summary: In summer, Rukia lets some dreams burn.
Pairings: onesided KaienRuki, Kaien x Miyako
Warnings/Spoilers: Spoilers for Soul Society arc
Timeline: Pre-manga
Author's Note: I firmly support the belief that Rukia was in love with Kaien.
Word Count: 100
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach.

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Rukia lets some dreams burn one fine summer's day. It's all hopeless, she decides, and knows that she must wear a mask over her feelings now. To be a Kuchiki, she must always wear a mask, and this will be excellent practice.

Others notice the change that comes over her, but never comment. Kiyone and Sentarou don't understand—Rukia suspects those two drunkards don't understand much of anything—and Ukitake does, but only smiles sadly and pats her shoulder.

Rukia lets some dreams burn.

And she lets them burn the day she finds out that Shiba Kaien has a wife.