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PAINFUL INJURIES

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RUKIA'S POV

Rukia was lying down on the bed. She wasn't allowed going anywhere due to her injuries. Not that she wanted to go anywhere at the moment. She had too much on her mind that she would never take her mind off.

The new girl…she's not who she seems to be. Nothing at all. But what does she want? Rukia thought to herself. Akina always acted as if everything was perfect and nothing seemed to be wrong with her but she knew. Just looking into her eyes she could tell that there was a lot of pain in her life. Could she see it in Rukia? It's possible, she thought.

It looks as if Ichigo loves her. Lately he's been with her everywhere. And yesterday - she broke off, tears starting to swell in her eyes. When he saved me… it seemed like he was rescuing her. Not that it was his duty. But that he wanted to. Rukia laughed at this. When does Ichigo actually do things for other people? I'd might as well leave this place. I ruined his life already, why make it worse? He doesn't need me. So why do I stay? But Rukia knew the answer already. Because I love him. Emotions that I never want to feel I'm feeling. And look at me. I'm in so much pain.

Just then Ichigo opened the door and walked in, causing Rukia to sit up abruptly. Pain shot through her tiny frame. I didn't notice how much pain I was actually in. Ichigo ran to her.

"You okay?" She nodded. "God Rukia, why do you have to be so stupid. First you go out to fight that hollow all by yourself. And now you're trying to get up and make yourself bleed again!"

"I didn't mean to!" she challenged back, still sitting upright.

"Shut up!" Ichigo said pushing her back down on the bed. Rukia glared at him.

Ichigo laid down on the bed beside her. "Anyways, I came in here to say I'm sorry about yesterday. The teacher said that I was supposed to teach Akina, so technically it wasn't my fault. So, forgive me?"

Rukia looked at Ichigo shocked. "You come in here. Yell at me. Push back down on the bed. To ask me to forgive you? Personally I think you -"

Ichigo put his hand over her mouth. He was on his side now. Rukia felt her heart pounding in her chest. Can Ichigo here it? Ichigo removed his hand and started leaning forward. He's going to kiss me! Rukia thought wildly, when -

"ICHIGO! You're supposed to teach me how to ski! Teacher said so!" Akina was in the doorway panting. It appeared that she had been running. Her hair wasn't so sleek anymore and her face wasn't angelic, it was all red.

Ichigo looked at Rukia. Is it disappointment on his face? He then got up. "Get better Rukia," he said not turning towards her. He slowly walked to the door and shut it behind him.

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AKINA'S POV

That was lucky! They were so closed to kissing. I can't believe I haven't gotten him yet! Arg, this is so frustrating. What does she honestly have that I don't? It must be something. Not many men pass up me. Unless Ichigo's blind. Or lacks a detector to show who is beautiful. If anyone liked that Kuchiki bitch he must have. I have to be much more careful now. I never knew that their relationship was that strong yet so secret.

It was late at night in the lodge. She hadn't wanted to go up to her room to have all those girls giggling and she had to fake it. How can they all be so happy? It's inhuman. There's too much shit in this world to be happy.

The warm toasty fire had been keeping her warm but now it seemed like it was dying slowly in the grate.

How DID Rukibitch get that hurt? There was nothing around that could have hurt her. The teacher said it was a stray animal but how likely is that to happen? And that look on Ichigo's face when he saw that she was hurt. He even rescued her. How did he know she'd be outside? I don't think anyone knows the depth of their relationship. I don't even know if I can break it -

WHAT AM I TALKING ABOUT? Of course I can break them up. It's just going to be harder than I expected it to be.

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INOUE'S POV

Inoue knocked on the door of Rukia's new room and heard a "come in" from inside. She opened the door to see Rukia covered in bandages, laying above the covers and reading a manga.

"Hey Kuchiki-san! How are you doing?" Inoue said with a bright smile.

"I'm doing fine. No pain no gain, like they say." Rukia smiled back.

"Not this kind of pain. Whatever that animal was could have killed you!" Inoue said, worriedly.

Rukia laughed. "I don't even remember what that animal was. I couldn't see it I don't think. It came from behind."

Inoue smiled weakly. "At least you're okay. Anyways Rukia. We're going to be bussing to the city! We're going to be in a hotel and everything!"

Rukia didn't reply. She was staring out the window deep in thought. She wasn't paying attention. "Kuchiki-san? Hello! Kuchiki-san!" Rukia broke out of it and paid her full attention to Inoue.

"Sorry Inoue-san. What were you saying?" Rukia asked.

"Oh, I was just saying we're going to the city tomorrow by bus! It's going to be amazing!"

Rukia's eyes widened. "Are you serious? The city? That's going to be fantastic!" Inoue nodded and gave her a big smile.

"Do you need help packing? You must need it. There's no way you can finish with your injuries!" Rukia shook her head. "No, I'll manage. Don't worry about it!" she said. Inoue looked at her with a worried glance. "I'm serious!" Rukia insisted.

"Alright Kuchiki-san. Do you want me to stay with you?" Rukia shook her head once again. "Go skiing! That's what the trip is for!" Inoue smiled and walked toward the door.

"Have fun Kuchiki-san!" she turned and was about to go out when she turned back to Rukia. "You know. Kurosaki-kun was never like the way he is now. Well, not since after - but ever since you've come, he seems changed." Inoue then went out the door and shut it.

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RUKIA'S POV

It was midnight. Rukia was lying in her bed thinking. Was Inoue serious? Ichigo wouldn't change just because of me.

Thoughts like this had been haunting her for the entire afternoon and now well into the night. Sitting up and wincing with pain, Rukia got up out of bed and slowly but surely made it to the door.

She went outside to the hall. Little lights were glowing all down the hall but there was no sign that someone was asleep. She walked down the hallway, clutching her painful side. She saw a door by the end of the hall that said, "Lodge Roof, No Enter" and Rukia made her way towards it. She opened the door, which was surprisingly not locked. Painfully walking up the stairs, Rukia saw the light up above, a starry sky.

When Rukia finally made it to the roof, she gasped, which caused her to wince in pain. The scene was beautiful. There were leading up the ski hill and it made the snow glistening. It was pretty cold outside, but Rukia found it soothing due to the bustling heat inside of the lodge. Rukia sat down on the roof only wearing her pajamas and her bandages.

This is a beautiful sight. If only I could look at it with Ichigo… then we can have that kiss he was about to give me…

Shuuryou…

Hope you liked this chapter! Lol.. I tried to keep it as long as I could until I know what I need for next chapter. Reviews again PLEASE! Ahaha.