Big News
The gray tones of the walls is what she notices first as she steps out of the senkaimon. The smell of rain is what she notices second.
Karin had returned from her paid leave in Karakura and she was determined to get an answer out of him. She had begun to make her way to where he was but she stopped briefly as she heard a chorus of cheering and laughing on the other side of the door.
She slides it open.
"Congratulations on your engagement Captain Hitsugaya and Lieutenant Hinamori!"
Her body goes numb, the words ringing in her ears. Everyone ranging from captains to lieutenants to third seats were gathered around the newly engaged couple. The room suddenly looked smaller.
She sees Ichigo give him a pat on the back with a grin on his face, "I never knew you had it in you, you sly midget!" She hears him say over the boisterous chatter.
He doesn't know. If he knew what he's done to her he wouldn't be congratulating him. He wouldn't be smiling at him like that. No one knows of the feelings that were shared a few nights ago. Whatever this was is not true. This shouldn't be happening.
It's been so chaotic in the tenth division barrack that no one notices Karin's arrival nor sudden disappearance.
She's dizzy. She could hardly feel the ground beneath her feet. Once outside she drops to her knees as she struggles to breathe.
The rain lets her convince herself she's not crying.
