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—You Are My Love—
A Bleach AU Fanfic
Written By: Mari Kia Aishiteru
Last time in You Are My Love…
Kaien met Renji's younger sister, Abarai Senna and fell in love with her at first sight. She was mute and she needed operation in order to use her voice and Kaien just volunteered to be with her. Meanwhile, Renji discovered that Ichigo and Rukia became a couple and he was very jealous to the point of drowning himself to work just to forget about it.
Chapter 13
My Best Friend's Korean Days
Rukia sat at the counter as she talked with the other line. She could tell that her best friend was excited and happy to talk to her after a long time. She missed her that is why she took the initiative to call her even so she knew she was busy with the things she was doing in Korea.
She told him about her new relationship with Ichigo, and their conversation wrapped around that topic.
"R-Really?" Rangiku, from the other line of the phone, replied quite happy. "Rukia, you don't know how glad I am to hear that! I always wish to God that you two end up together! And it finally came true!" she giggled as Rukia smiled. "I'm assuming that you've been really happy these past few days then?"
Rukia nodded but she realized her friend couldn't see her so she replied. "Yeah, I'm very happy." She looked over at Ichigo who was doing the daily cleaning of the instruments. "I've always thought that you'd be happy for us, Ran."
"Of course! I am the only one who knew your feelings for each other."
Rukia's eyes widened in realization of her best friend's exclamation, as she tried to hide her excitement. "Y-You mean he…"
Rangiku had a little smile playing on her lips. "Yeah, Ichigo had been harboring feelings for you. It made him confuse at first and kept on denying it, but with things they were now, I think he finally realized his feelings." She chuckled and waved her hand though Rukia couldn't see it. "But, it doesn't matter now."
"You're right. Thanks Ran."
"Sure. Anytime, Rukia."
"Oh, how about you, Ran? Let's talk about you. Have something happened there to you?" she asked, curiously.
"Well, it's nothing special but…"
"But?"
Rukia could tell that she was thinking twice of telling something to her. "Ran…"
"Well… The other day… I met a… handsome guy here..."
"Really?"
"Yeah…"
"So, what's his name?"
"Actually, I don't know…"
Rukia leaned on the counter table. "Eh? Why is that?"
"Our meeting is a coincidence."
"Tell me how you met then, I'll decide whether it was a coincidence or not."
"Rukia… it's a long story."
"And I have time. So, why not?"
"Okay fine. You win." Rangiku could hear her best friend's snicker. She sighed. "So, it started when I take a walk near our house…"
Rangiku walked down the street of Seoul. She passed so many stores that she liked and looked at things she was interested in but she never bought anything. She liked this. She always did window shopping like this with Rukia.
It made her think of the people back in Japan. I wonder how they were. She thought as she passed on a bridge with a few clothes she had bought that would take her to another part of the city. This bridge was long and as she walked, she saw someone standing on the rail of the bridge. When she walked closer, she realized it was a young boy with black hair. His stature looked like he was only 16, just like her white haired brother. And, she also realized that this boy planned to jump off the bridge towards the deep river.
Her eyes widened and ran towards the boy. She managed to grabbed his hand and with that, she got his attention. He had deep brown eyes and it looked so afraid.
"What are you doing there? Get down now! You are going to fall!" Rangiku shouted at him.
"Moo Uh Seul?" (What?) The boy asked in Korean. Rangiku furrowed her eyebrows. He didn't understand English.
"Naneun dangsin-i tteol-eojil geos ttaemun-e naelyeo haessda." (I said, get down because you are going to fall.) She replied in a calm voice. The boy looked down at the river and flail his arms. "Igeo nwa ! naneun ga-eul sipda! nan juggo sip-eo!" (Let me go! I want to fall! I want to die!)
Rangiku stared at him wide eyed in disbelief. "Mueos?!" (What?!)
The boy continued to flail and jumped without any hesitation. Rangiku jumped down with him. She was a swimmer in high school so she would be able to save the kid.
She swam towards the land next to the river and panted heavily. "I jasig a , nal i neomu salhae jigoissda." (You prick, you are getting me killed too.)
"Naneun nawa hamkke ttwieo malhaji anh-assda! wae jeo leul jeojang haessseubnikka?" (I didn't tell you to jump with me! Why did you save me?) The boy whined. "Naega juggo sip-eo haessjanh-a! " (I told you I want to die!)
Rangiku glared at him. This prick. He was a spoiled brat. She was proud of Toushirou because he didn't end up like this brat.
As she glared at the young boy, she heard a voice calling from afar and getting closer to them. She whipped her head towards the voice.
"Jae Geum! Jae Geum!"
Oh, so this brat's name was Jae Geum.
The teenager stopped in front of them and panted from all the running. Rangiku took that time to scan him. He had a very cute styled black hair, amber eyes and he looked so handsome. He seemed to be the same age as him. He was also as tall as her orange haired cousin.
The teenager kneeled next to the young boy who stopped whining but only staring straight ahead. "Jae Geum… naneun dangsin-eul wihae modeun sigan eul chajgo iss-eoss-eoyo. Dangsin-eun eodi inga? (I've been searching for you the whole time. Where were you?)
The young boy stayed silent. Rangiku sighed loudly, gaining the attention of the young man.
"I ai leul asibnikka?" (Do you know this kid?) she asked him.
"Geulae, nae dongsaeng-iya." (Yeah, he's my little brother.) He replied.
She nodded in understanding. "Geulae, nan eul chamjohasibsio. Geuleom , wae geuga dali eseo ttwieo halkkayo?" (Okay, I see. Then, why would he want to jump from the bridge?)
The young man's eyes widened. "mwo? jeompeu?" (What? Jump?) he stared at his brother who was crossing his arms against his chest.
"Ye" (Yes.)
The young man, seeing as though his brother didn't want to talk to him, focused at the young woman instead.
" dangsin-e daehae mueos eul nohchigo ? dangsin-eun neomu jeoj-eo iss-eo . " (What about you, miss? You're so drenched.)
"Eh?" she stared at herself and cursed. "Damn, this is terrible."
"uli jib-eun yeogi bugeun-e issseubnida. dangsin i jeongjang-eul wonhasibnikka?" (Our house is near here. Do you want to dress up there?) he offered.
"mullon , naega ijeon-e gu-ib han nae jasin-ui os iissda." (Sure, I have my own clothes that I bought earlier.)
"iliwa." (Come on.)
The young man helped her stand up as he dragged his little brother with him. The kid stayed indifferent but didn't try to escape his brother's hold.
Upon reaching the house, Rangiku was sent to the bathroom to take a shower. The young man also gave her a towel that she could use. The kid went straight to his room and locked himself there. After taking a short shower and donning her new clothes, which was a pair of simple blue shirt and pants, she went out and to the living room. She sat on the couch as the young man offered her a hot chocolate.
"Kamsahamnida." (Thank you.) She said with a small smile.
"cheonman-eyo." (You're welcome.) He replied.
She scanned the condominium the siblings lived in. It was a simple condominium. All of their furniture have been colored a simple black and their walls were all white. It was very cool and refreshing.
"meosjin kondo." (Cool condominium.) She commented.
He chuckled in return and replied with an English accent. "Thanks."
She turned to him. "You know how to speak in English?"
"Yes."
"Well, what about Japanese?"
"A little bit." He replied. "Why? Are you a Japanese?"
"Yes, I'm a pure Japanese."
"I see."
Silence ensued but was broken by Ran. "Um… can I ask you something?"
The young man shrugged. "Sure."
"I know it's not my position to ask this but may I know why your brother would want to…"
"Oh, that?"
She nodded.
"He is mad at me." He explained. "I'm always busy with my work, and I couldn't find the time to spend it with him."
"Hmm… hey, can I borrow a pen, and a piece of paper too."
"Where would you need that for?"
"Just something."
The young man stood up and went to his room. Upon returning, he offered her the paper and a pen. She wrote something on it and it made the young man curious. After writing it, she folded it neatly and gave it to him.
"Here."
The young man stared at it. "For what?"
She rolled her eyes. "Give this to your little brother."
He hesitantly reached for it from her. "Okay?"
She stood up and smiled at him. "I have to go home now, it's pretty late."
He also did the same. "I'll walked you outside."
"Okay."
As they reached downstairs and the woman waited for a cab, they talked.
"Thank you again, for saving my brother."
"It's nothing." She replied and gave him a smile. "Just spend time with your brother from now on."
He chuckled. "I'll try my best."
"Okay, bye." A cab came down next to them and as Rangiku opened the cab, the young man stopped her. "Wait, I didn't catch your name." he said.
"Oh, I'm Hitsugaya Rangiku." She grinned. "Nice to meet you."
The young man returned the grin. "Me too, my name is—" he was cut off by a sound of a phone ringing. Rangiku answered it. "Yes, hello?"
"Yes, I'm on my way home now, Dad." She was talking with the phone on her ears and the door of the cab closing. She waved at him goodbye and signaled the cab driver to go. The cab drove further away from the young man.
"Then, after that day, did you see him again?"
Rangiku shook her head as she replied, "No."
"Ehhh~ No? What was that?" she pouted, sounding frustrated. "You didn't even got his name."
"No worries. It's okay." Rangiku replied.
"Hmm… okay then—"
"Ran! Dress up now!"
"Haiiii~ I'm almost done here!"
"What's that?"
"Oh, it's Mom." Rangiku stated. "We are going to a party tonight. It is for Dad's business."
"I see. Then, talk to you soon Ran."
"Yeah, bye Rukia. Give my regards to my brother and everyone there."
"I will. Take care."
"You too."
The phone went off.
Rukia sighed loudly and turned around to leaned her back on the counter. Her orange haired boyfriend sat next to her with a raised eyebrow as he just finished washing himself from cleaning the instruments they were going to use tonight.
"Rukia, how's Ran?" he asked. He was quite curious on how long Rukia was in the phone with Ran and she was just nodding earlier.
"Oh, she's okay. She just told me a story about her."
"Hm… what story?" he asked, curious.
"I'll tell you some other time." Rukia replied. "But, she said her family would be participating in a party tonight so they were getting ready to go."
"I see."
"A party?" Toushirou asked from the counter as both older teens turned to him. "I'm envious."
Momo scoffed from next to him and commented, "You're envious? Why don't you go there to attend the party then?"
Toushirou glared at her playfully. "Hello? I'll fly to Korea just to attend a party? What am I, ignorant?"
Momo smirked evilly at him and glared. "What? You're fighting now huh?"
Ichigo waved his hands to stop the two teens. "Ooookay~ Let's stop it now." He glanced at his watch. "It's already time for the performance. Let's get ready."
"Hm, you're right."
And that night, another successful performance was in motion.
Ichigo: Even in the middle of nowhere, If you want to, you get out somewhere
Rukia: Listen, listen to my voice.
Toushirou: Sing a song and the heavenly notes. May be falling with the seed of hope
Momo: Let you, let you rejoice.
Rukia: Everyday, Through thick walls, over broad rivers, music always gets it over and reaches out to you.
Momo: Remember it, for bad grief, for deep sorrow, little melodies will give the greatest cure, it's true. So try it out,
Ichigo: Whenever you are, we can sing a harmony. Wherever you are, we can play a symphony. Once you find your own part in tune, now We are hand in hand. Imagination joining and takes you to high flight.
Rukia: Can't you just feel it?
Momo: Yes, you'll be free, so free to be, no limit, Be free with music.
Toushirou: (Rap) Break free from chains you've been falling in; Get back the dreams you have given in; Don't stop yourself from believing in; All the possibilities you're living in.
Rukia: Surely we are under the same air. If you want to you get keys to share. Open, open your blind mind. Sing a song in the bluish sky, Melodies will show you how to fly. Let me, let me remind you.
Ichigo: Everyday, On high clouds, across borders, Music always gets it over and reaches out to you.
Toushirou: Remember it, For sad tears, for tomorrow, Little melodies will give the greatest cure, it's true. So try it out,
Ichigo: Whenever you are, we can sing a harmony.
Rukia: Wherever you are, we can play a symphony. Once you find your own part in tune, now
Momo: We are hand in hand. Imagination joining and takes you to high flight.
Toushirou: Can't you just feel it? Yes, you'll be free, so free to be, no limit, Be free with music.
Feel the world inside of you. No more loneliness, we'll never get Heal the world. You know you can.
Ichigo: (Rap) Break free from chains you've been falling in; Get back the dreams you have given in; Don't stop yourself from believing in; All the possibilities you're living in.
Ichigo & Rukia: Whenever you are, you can lose the gravity. Wherever you are, you can stay in unity. Once you find music all around you, we are hand in hand.
Toushirou & Momo: Imagination that joins us and leads you to the light. Can't you just see it? Yes, you'll be free, so free to be, no limit, Just be yourself.
All: Whenever you are, we can sing a harmony. Wherever you are, we can play a symphony. Once you find your own part in tune, now We are hand in hand. Imagination that joins us and takes you to high flight. Can't you just feel it? Yes, you'll be free, so free to be, no limit, Be free with music.
And another night in the Coffee Shop filled with applauses and cheers.
At the same time in Japan, in Korea, Rangiku roamed around the very well lit-room. It was filled with people from everywhere and most of them were artists, singers, actors and actresses of South Korea. Her father was a musical director, maybe that was why she and her brother loved to sing. They also managed a talent agency and aside from that, their company provided recording companies. That was the reason why they have to be in that party.
Donning a red tube long dress that her feet with red heels were almost unseen and hair formally laid down with one side clipped behind, the auburn haired woman sighed. She didn't even know these people but she was complied to attend. She wanted to sit down for a while so she searched for any open seats. Finding one at the corner of the room, she walked towards there but before she could arrived, she bumped into someone and she landed on her butt.
"Ow…" she muttered under her breath. The person who bumped into her frantically apologized.
"naneun ... geugeos-eun mogjeog-e yugam eobsneun geoya." (I'm sorry… It isn't on purpose.) He said.
"ani, oka—" (No, it's oka—)
Her words were stopped when she realized who had bumped into her. "dangsin!" (You!)
The young man from two days ago looked surprised to see her there but well, he offered his hand to help her up. "Yeogie." (Here.)
She nodded and grabbed his hand to stand up. She dusted her long dress and muttered a "Thanks." to the young man.
"You're welcome…" he smiled at her. "What a coincidence, ne? Rangiku-san?" He spoke in her native language.
"Yes, it is." She smiled in return. "Though, I didn't expect you to remember my name."
"Well, there's no way I would forget the name of the woman who saved my little brother."
"That's nothing."
"Oh, how are you, Rangiku-san?"
"I'm fine, and you?"
"Likewise." The young man stated. "But, you know, I'm glad to see you again. You are beautiful tonight."
"Thank you for the compliment." Rangiku managed to say. She didn't know why she was feeling shy all of a sudden. "Oh, the last time we met, I didn't catch your name."
"Yes, I also want to see you again to formally introduce myself."
"Sure, I'm waiting." She winked and the young man chuckled. She was so playful. He thought.
"My name is Shin Ji Jae. Nice to meet you."
Hearing his name, Rangiku's eyes widened. "T-The… Shin Ji Jae?" she almost squeaked. But she managed to lower her voice. They were still in the hall room after all.
"You know me?"
"Of course I know you!" she fanned herself with her hand to calm her nerves. "You are the leader and vocalist of White Feather!"
"Well yeah." Ji Jae smiled widely. He felt good that she knew him.
"My little brother is a big fan of yours and your band!" She continued to rant. "Oh my gosh, he'll die of enviousness if he heard that I met you here!"
"Oh? You have a little brother?" with that question, Rangiku breathe in and out to calm herself. "Yes, he's the same age of your brother."
"Hmmm…"
"So, the reason why you are invited is because of your profession. I see."
"Do you have someone with you?"
"Yeah, my parents, but they are busy talking to their business partners that they probably forgot that I am here."
"That's sad."
"It's okay. I understand that."
"Do you want to come with me? Jae Geum is here too."
"Oh? So you are spending time now with your brother huh?" she grinned.
"Yeah, I told you I'd try my best."
"That's good." Rangiku grinned brightly. "I want to see him. Come on."
Ji Jae led her towards his brother who was sitting at one of the white rounded tables at the balcony. He was sipping an orange juice to keep himself occupied. Rangiku saluted playfully at him and the kid looked happy to see her.
"kkoma ya . eotteohge jinae?" (Hey, kid. How are you doing?) she inquired with a small smile.
"wau, dangsindo yeogi nuna?" (Wow, noona you're here too?)
"geunyeoui gajog i yeogie teugbyeolhan sonnim jung hana cheoleom ye , Jae Geum gang neun geos gatda." (Yes, Jae Geum, seems like her family is one of the special guests here.)
"al gess-eoyo." (I see.) The young boy grinned at her and Rangiku was surprised to see him like that. He changed a lot from the young boy who wanted to commit suicide two days ago to a young boy who was enjoying himself right now. "nuna neun nawa hamkke!" (Noona, join me!)
"mullon. Eojjaessdeun hal su-issneun il-eun eobs-seubnida." (Sure. There's nothing I can do anyway.) She giggled as she sat across from him as Ji Jae sat down between them.
The young boy suddenly saddened as he apologized to her about last time. "naega mueos-eulhaessneunji mian haeyo." (I'm sorry for what I have done.)
"gwaenchanh-a. geuleona, dangsin-i na syeoss-eoyo, dasi jasin-eul jug-ineun gat-eun saeng-gag haji?" (It's okay. But, don't think of something like killing yourself again, did you get me?)
"ne, nuna. mian haeyo. geuligo pyeonji e gamsadeulibnida." (Yes, noona. Sorry. And thank you for the letter.)
Rangiku ruffled his hair. "a, dangsin-eun eul ilg-eul su-iss-eo?" (Oh, you read that?)
"ne, geuleohge sasohan il e mogsum-eul beolil nappeudaneun geos-eul kkaedal-assda." (Yes, I realized that it is bad to throw away your life with something so minor.)
"geuligo dangsin-ui hyeongje ga dangsin-eul wihae il-eul han il-i jasin-ui iig-eul wihae ida. geuneun dangsingwa hamkke bonael su eobs-eossdeon modeun sigan edo bulguhago, hangsang geuneun hangsang dangsin-eul saeng-gaghago gieog . geuneun maeu , geugeos-eul gajigo dangsin-eul salang haeyo?" (And the things your brother was doing for you is for your own good. Despite all of the time he wasn't able to spend with you, always remember that he is always thinking of you. He loves you very much, got it?)
"geulae, dangsin-eun neomu chinjeol ibnida." (Yes, you're so kind.)
"naneun dangsin gwa gat-eun naiui dongsaeng i issgi ttaemun-e geulsse, naneun ihaehabnida." (Well, I understand since I have a younger brother with the same age as you.)
"jeongmal?" (Really?) Jae Geum's eyes brightened. "naneun geuwa chinguga joh-ahaess-eul geos-ida." (I would have loved to be friends with him.)
"geulae,hajiman geuneun dongsie dalkomhan chuwo." (Yeah, but he's sweet and cold at the same time.)
"Ehhh~"
Ji Jae was observing the two and he couldn't help but smile. This was the first time he saw his brother that fond of older woman. He was shy to others so he was glad to know that he became fond of her other than him and his friends.
The young boy, Jae Geum, noticed his brother staring at Rangiku and he couldn't help but tease him. "a, hyeongje, dangsin-eun jigeum jeoleul namgil su issseubnida. naneun Rangiku nuna nal yeogi hamkke issda." (Ah, brother, you can leave me now. I have Rangiku accompany me here.)
"mwo? geunyeo ttaemun-e dangsin-eun jigeum jeoleul meolli milgoissda ? dangsin-i jigeum naboda geunyeoleul deo salang?" (What? Because of her you are now pushing me away? You love her more than me now?) Ji Jae dramatically said. "dangsin-eun jeongmal na-ege uimi issda!" (You are so mean to me!)
They laughed among themselves but they were interrupted by a voice calling to Ji Jae.
"Ji jae , ulineun jigeum suhaeng hal geoya! " (Ji Jae, we are going to perform now!) A young man with lightly colored brown hair said as he neared them. The siblings turned to him and Rangiku saw Ji Jae stood up and ushered them to do the same.
"joh-a." (Okay.) He replied towards the man and looked at them. "Rangiku-san, Jae geum gang , ulineun dangsin i jeo wa hamkke bol su-issneun joh-eun jalileul jul geos-ida. " (Rangiku-san, Jae Geum, we will give you a nice spot to watch so come with me.)
"joh-eun jali neun?" (Nice spot?) Rangiku asked in wonder. The young boy held her hand and she turned to him. Jae Geum grinned at her wildly. "hyeongjewa baendeu ui tim donglyo neun mudaee suhaenghabnida. " (Brother and his teammates in the band will perform on stage.)
"a, al gess-eoyo. " (Oh, I see.)
They walked towards a group of people and Rangiku looked on at the familiar faces. She realized she had seen their faces on Toushirou's portfolio. He was a very big fan after all.
As they neared, the group smiled upon seeing them. A man with blonde hair smiled at them as he kneeled down at Jae Geum's height. "ibwa, Jae, eotteohge dangsin-eun?" (Hey, Jae, how are you?)
"naneun seong Myuk gwaenchanh-ayo." (I'm fine, Sung Myuk.)
"jal dwaessne." (That's great.) He stood up.
"sonyeo ida ji jae neun?" (Ji Jae, who is the girl?) One of the young men asked. He had dark black hair with long bangs on the side of his face. He looked handsome too. The young man who had called them earlier nodded in agreement. "naneun neomu geugeos-e daehae gung-geumhabnida." (I am wondering about that too.)
Ji Jae smiled at them as he introduced her. "She is Hitsugaya Rangiku. A pure japanese. She was the one who saved Jae Geum from drowning."
A lady with shoulder length black hair donning a red elegant gown gasped and turned to Rangiku, grabbing her hand in hers. "So you are the one who Ji Jae is talking about for two days straight." She giggled. "Thank you for saving our little Jae Geum. He's a little stubborn but he's so cute and sweet."
"Ah, yeah." Rangiku nodded slowly. "It's alright."
"She's cute, ne, Mong Ryong?"
"Ah, she is." The man with the dark hair and long bangs replied with a small smile towards Ji Jae.
Rangiku, hearing that, blushed scarlet. "Um, thanks."
"Oh, she's shy."
Ji Jae sighed loudly as he stopped his bandmates. "Guys, come on now will you?" he said as he looked over at the lady, who was still grasping Rangiku's hands. "Han Chae?"
The lady released her hold on Rangiku as she nodded. "joh-a, jidoja. ja, yaedeul a, dangsin-eun dangsin eul nolae al-a?" (Okay, leader. Now, guys, you know what to sing do you?)
"Ye, gwanlijaibnida. " (Yes, manager.)
Rangiku stared at them as they talked amongst themselves. So, the lady is their manager and the four men are the members of White Feather. She thought to herself.
The men smiled at them before walking on stage to prepare for their performance in a few minutes.
She was curious. This would be the first time hearing them sing. Toushirou always listened to their songs but she never did. She would always go out whenever her brother would invite her to join him. It was just not her interest. But now… she grinned evilly.
She would definitely tell Toushirou about this and let him die of enviousness.
Somewhere in Japan, the white haired boy sneezed loudly at the counter. Momo turned to him concerned. "Are you sick, Shirou-chan?"
"No, I'm okay." He responded. "Maybe just someone is talking about me."
"It might be Ran nee-chan." Momo commented, as she ate dinner with him. Ichigo and Rukia was finishing the last shift in the coffee shop and so Toushirou cooked a simple dinner for the both of them.
The boy shrugged.
She was interrupted from her evil plans by the young boy next to her. "nuna , dangsin-eun jeon-e nae dongsaeng-ui baendeuleul al su issseubnikka?" (Noona, do you know my brother's band before?)
She smiled and nodded her head. "ye , jogeum . nae dongsaeng eun geudeul-ui paen ijiman geuneun geudeul-e daehae iyagi hal ttaemada nan jeongmal geuege juuileul giul-igo issji anhda . " (Yes, a little. My younger brother is a fan of theirs but I'm not really paying attention to him whenever he talks about them.)
"museun soli ~ geulaeseo dangsin-eun nuga nugunji molla ?" (Ehh~ so you don't know who is who?)
"geulae," (Yeah,) she tucked her hair behind her ear in embarrassment.
"naneun dangsin eul malhal geos-ida." (I'll tell you then.) He said rather excitedly.
"joh-a." (Okay.)
The performance started and Jae Geum introduced to her the members of White Feather individually.
People are looking so wipe your tears and lift your chin up
I said I'm sorry. Should I get on my knees?
"cheosjjae , mullon , jasin-ui maenijeo , nolae han chae . "
"a,uahan deuleseu wa hamkke han , maj-jyo? "
"geulae, geu jung hana . "
("First, of course, their manager, Song Han Chae."
"Oh, the one with the elegant dress, right?"
"Yes, that one.")
What would I become if you cry at my common mistake of words
I don't think I can comfort you with 'I love you' anymore
"da-eum eun ijeon-e ulileul buleuhana , balg-eun galsaeg meolileul gajin hanaibnida. "
"o , geulae , geuneun nugu-inga ?"
"geuneun gim wol hui ibnida . "
"geuui jeonmun jisig eun piano ibnida . geuneun geugeos-eulo neomu joh-eun geos-ibnida. "
" geulae, nado al-a . "
("Next is the one who called us earlier, the one with light brown hair."
"Oh, okay, who is he?"
"He is Kim Jan Hee." Jae Geum said. "His expertise is the piano. He is so great with it."
Rangiku nodded. "Yeah, I can see that.")
Everyday sigh sigh sigh sigh sigh
I let out a deep sigh and always reflect on my actions
Bab U
I want to do good, but I can't
"museun gin apmeoli eoduun geom-eun meolieottaeyo? "
" a, han mong lyong ibnida. geuneun nae dongsaeng-ui gajang joh-eun chingu-ibnida. geudeul-eun gat-eun haggyoe jaehag hago issseubnida."
" museun soli ..."
" geulaeseo geuneun e joh-eun mueos-ibnikka? "
" geuneun gitawabeiseu lo joh-eun geos-ibnida. "
("What about the one with dark black hair with long bangs?"
"Oh, that's Han Mong Ryong. He is my brother's best friend. They are attending the same school."
"Ehh…" Rangiku hummed in amazement. "So what is he good at?"
Jae Geum grinned. "He is good with the guitar and bass.")
Because I only learned bad words, bad actions, and don't know your heart
something always gets twisted twisted
Because I'm still immature, a deep love is hard
I, who thought 'What's love, just keep pushing forward'
was stupid
"geumbal meoli han minseong Myuk ibnida . geuneun baendeu eseo geu ege haldang doen hana geulaeseo geuneun deuleom-eul salanghabnida. "
" geudeul-eun modu jeongmal daedan habnida."
"dangsin-eun geugeos-eulhaessda . "
("The blonde haired one is Min Sung Myuk. He loves the drums so he was the one assigned to that in the band."
"They are all so great."
"You said it.")
I'm sorry, I'll do better (Better, I'll do better Hey~ yeah)
I'm sorry, don't be mad
I did wrong
Twinkling, twinkling a land of stars
In my eyes, you are a queen
Your charms, that I knew about
after this night was almost over
In a edge of your locked heart,
I slightly light a fire
Your sweet voice
Long, straight hair like Jasmine
Bab U
If your heart is hurting, I become torn
Bab U
You are who I really cherish
Because I only learned bad words, bad actions, and don't know your heart
something always gets twisted twisted
" geuligo mullon ,jidojawa baendeuui bokeolliseuteu , nae dongsaeng , Shin Ji Jae . "
" ne, hajiman geudeul modu neun balo nolae ?"
" geulae,hajiman nae dongsaeng eun mein bokeol ida. "
" al gess-eoyo. "
" geuneun ttohan gitawa jaeneung-iissda . "
" jal dwaessne . "
("And of course, the leader and vocalist of the band, my brother, Shin Ji Jae."
"Yes, but all of them sings right?"
"Yeah, but my brother is the main vocalist."
"I see."
"He is also talented with the guitar."
"That's great."
The boy nodded.)
Because I'm still immature, a deep love is hard
I, who thought 'What's love, just keep pushing forward'
was stupid
For a young person like me, the word 'love'
is too awkward to say often
'I'm sorry, I'll do better'
And at most, I tell you words that obviously have no feelings
Please, oh, please
Just watch over me a bit more
At the end of my efforts and your trust, there's only happiness
Alright, let's stop crying now
Wipe away your tears now
Isn't that much better
You are the prettiest prettiest when you smile, yeah
I'll learn good words, good actions, and be like you to
become an amazing boyfriend OK
We'll go for a long, long time. Longer than any other couple
There's a mountain full of things that I want to
buy you, feed you. It's the truth
Love you, I love you (I love you, I love you more Hey~ yeah)
Love you, I love you
Love you, I love you (More, oh more)
Love you, I love you
Applauses were heard after the performance. The members thanked the audiences and wished them a very pleasant night before they walked down from the stage.
They all went back towards the balcony to rest and to get to know each other for Rangiku's sake.
"We haven't introduced ourselves right?"
"Well, yes but Jae Geum here already told me your names and your instruments expertise."
"I see."
They talked to themselves some more and Rangiku came to love the group members not because of their career but because of their attitudes. They were so kind to her. She didn't expect that from big people in Korea.
She also told them about herself, and that she once a part of a band in a coffee shop that they made in Japan before she departed. They wanted to hear her sing but she was too shy to even do that. Much to her happiness, Ji Jae had stopped them from their insistence.
The night became older as the party came to an end. Rangiku bid her goodbye to them and went on her way to find her parents. Meanwhile, Ji Jae was invited by his friends to a nearby bar to talk some more but the young vocalist declined.
"naneun jae geumgang gajeong eul haeyahabnida. joesonghabnida, ama da-eum beon-e ? ""I have to take Jae Geum home. Sorry, maybe next time?"
The others sighed. "Alright. Take care on your way home."
" ulineun. " (We will.)
" annyeong, jae geumgang." (Bye, Jae Geum.)
" annyeong yaedeul a." (Bye you guys.)
They went inside their car and went home all the while talking about the beautiful auburn curled haired woman.
…
"Mom, Dad, can you go home ahead without me? I want to savor the night."
"What? But Ran—"
"Alright."
Rangiku grinned as she kissed her mother's cheeks. "Thanks Mom!"
"But, Retsu—"
"Dear, you have to let your daughter enjoy herself once in a while."
Kisuke sighed. "Alright." He gazed at his daughter. "But, don't take long. Go straight home!"
"Yes dad."
"See you at home, dear."
"Hai, take care you two."
And her parents drove off towards their house.
Rangiku walked at the sidewalk towards their home, savoring the night air. She thought of what happened earlier. It had been a while since she came home happy from a party her parents went. She had always been bored because of businesses that they talked about. But, that night, she was glad to have some company and enjoyed herself.
Her reverie was cut short when she heard a honk from next to her. She turned to her left and found the smiling face of Ji Jae.
"Hey Rangiku-san. Going home?"
"Well yes."
"Why don't you come in? I'm going to take you to your residence."
Rangiku shook her head. "It's okay. I want to walk."
Ji Jae frowned. "But, I heard that there are serial killers here." With that, Rangiku shivered.
"I don't want you to—"
"Will you please stop saying that?" Rangiku almost yelled at him. "I'm getting chills."
"If you would just hop in, I would stop."
She sighed. "Fine."
The young boy who was Ji Jae's brother was asleep at the back seat so Rangiku sat on the passenger's seat next to Ji Jae as he drove the car.
"Rangiku-san, may I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"What do your close friends call you?"
"A nickname?" she asked with a chuckle.
"Yes."
"Everyone calls me Ran." She replied. "You can call me that too, I know you are going to ask me so I went on ahead."
Ji Jae snickered. "Oh yeah. Sure. I will call you that then."
Silence ensued for a few minutes before Ji Jae's curiosity piqued.
"Ran, why are you in Korea anyway?"
"Oh, that's because my parents wanted to be with me here and also, I want to be with them too. We've been apart for five years. My younger brother is suppose to be here too but he didn't want to move out of Japan. You know, love affairs."
Ji Jae chuckled at that. "So your brother is in love?"
"Yes, with his childhood best friend." Ran replied. "She is the sister of my best friend who was dating our cousin."
"Wow, that's one heck of a ride." He commented.
"Yes, that's right. It's complicated but it is fun, meddling with their love affairs." She giggled.
"But, Ran, do you plan to go back to Japan soon?"
"Well, yes, since I'm studying over there." She said, unnoticing the frown that grazed Ji Jae's face.
"I'll go back there, next month maybe?"
"Hmm…" he hummed in realization. So we only have a month to be together, huh? He thought as he continued to drive.
And as Rangiku reached their residence, she bid him thanks and goodbye and went inside. Ji Jae smiled as he drove home with his brother.
It doesn't matter when you'll go back to Japan. What matters to me is the present. I'll enjoy myself knowing you more, Ran.
Ichigo led Rukia to a place memorable to him. He put a blindfold on her eyes to not spoil the surprise. It was a very nice Thursday afternoon. It was already spring and the flowers were all in full bloom. It was afternoon that Ichigo decided to bring Rukia in his secret favorite spot. No one knew about it except his parents and of course, him.
They stood in the center of a vast grassy plain with only a tree of cherry blossom stood. "Okay, now, Rukia, you can remove your blindfold."
"Where did you bring me, Ichigo?" she removed her blindfold and her eyes widened. Ichigo beamed at her as he spread his arms. "Look, isn't it amazing?"
Rukia marveled at the sight of the cherry blossom petals mingling and dancing in the air. It was very beautiful. "Ichigo… this place is so amazing." She said with awe in her voice.
"Right?" he responded.
"But…" she looked around. "How did you know this place?"
He grinned as he walked towards the tree. Rukia followed him. "When I was young, my mother always brought me here every Spring."
"Your mother?"
"Yeah. She told me that…" He grabbed her hand and gazed above him. "…under this tree, she answered my father's proposal of marriage."
"Ehhh~ that's so nice."
"Yeah, and this is also the place where they held their wedding."
"Wow, I wished I could have seen that."
"Me too. I saw pictures of their wedding and it was really cool."
"Well, it is very nice to have a wedding here." She commented as Ichigo let out a small teasing smile. "What do you say, let's have our wedding here."
Rukia turned to him and glared. "Ichigo."
He backed away a little. "Yes?"
"I see you don't want to be wed…" she was raising up her fist in a threatening motion. Ichigo gulped and muttered. "I see you don't want to."
She sighed with a smile. "It's not that I don't want to." She turned to him. "It's just that… we are still very young to think of that."
He nodded in understanding. "I guess you're right."
They continued to gaze at the cherry blossoms as they held each other's hands, savoring this moment of only them existed.
Song/s Used: Be free with Music by NANO (this is an english song); Only learnt the bad things by B1A4
A/N: Done. This is a long chapter.
I like this chapter though. The Korean band (White Feather) here is an OC of mine. Even the members are also OCs. It was hard translating the Korean dialogues but well, I managed didn't I? Oh back to the OCs, they didn't exist or even if it is, I don't know okay? XD
The names are just random thinking. Shin Ji Jae is memorable for me though since it is my Korean name which my friend made me test it 6 (or is it 7?) years ago. So, yes, it kind of stuck in me. If you are curious, my Japanese name is Fujiwara Asuka at that same time. But when I tried it again two years ago, it changed and it became Gouto Miharu. But I still love the Fujiwara Asuka. But Mari from Mari Kia Aishiteru is from my real name. Kia is from Rukia, and Aishiteru just came up in my mind since it meant I love you. Well, enough of my rantings.
Okay, so now that's done…
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Next Chapter: Orihime and Renji's confessions to Ichigo and Rukia. Don't ask, they are just sooooo persistent. See what happens!
Yours Truly,
Mari Kia Aishiteru.
04.16/17.2014. 6,846 words (I did this for two days)