Author's Note: Chad thinking
Rukia Thinking
Also this is the chapter were everyone gets fitted for the dress/tux. The actually description of everything won't be till Chapter 4 or 5. Waring there is some mild language. Some humor too.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or make any profits from this story.
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"I must say Orihime you look lovely in that dress" Taksuki says as she smooths out her dress. Taksuki was the maid of honor while her, and Karin were the bridesmaids.
Rukia had to agree with her. Orihime did indeed look lovely. However she couldn't help but envy the light orange haired woman. She was also jealous of her too. This should be my wedding.
She sighs internally. She hated this feeling. It also tore at her everytime Orihime would talk about Ichigo. " Ichigo is such amazing kisser…" It got to the point she tune her out.
To make matters worse, Renji decided that they should wait here until after the wedding.
She could feel herself on the verge of tears. Of course it didn't help that everyone else was oblivious of this.
She didn't know if she could handle nine more days of this.
"Hey you okay Rukia?" Karin asks. Rukia glances over at her and gives her a fake smile.
"Yes just need some fresh air" she tells the other woman as she hands her dress over. It had been a perfect fit.
She sits on the steps and lets the dam of tears break open. Why? Why me! She internally screams.
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Chad had to give it to Ichigo. He knew how to choose tuxes.
He was still very upset with the orange haired man. Whether or not he knew that he was hurting Rukia was irrelevant.
On the inside he was screaming every curse word he knew at Ichigo. He was pissed to put it bluntly.
" Do you think Orihime will like this?" Ichigo asks as he straightens out his tie.
" I do think she will" Uryuu responds as he fiddles with his own tux. Mizurio was on his phone as usual.
He was rather uncomfortable with this whole situation.
Nobody mentions Rukia in the slightest. This makes him livid.
Is he the only one who knows that Rukia was hurting. He was seeing red. He needed to get out of there before he did something stupid.
" Hey guys, I will see you later" he tells them.
They just nod their heads in acknowledgement.
He finds himself running. He couldn't believe he was so close to losing his anger.
He stops running, he was panting heavily. He glances to his right and notices Rukia.
She was crying and it broke his heart. He grits his teeth and punches a nearby wall.
It doesn't hurt and it doesn't help.
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" What did the wall do to you Chad?" she asks as she quickly hides her tears the best she could.
Oh Rukia..He sighs and glances over at her again. He doesn't hide his emotions.
Her eyes widened. Why is he so sad? Was he in love with Orihime perhaps?
She watches him as he strolls over to her and sits down.
He smelt like cinnamon and sandalwood. It calmed her a little. How odd.
She smells like rainwater and lavender. It suited her very well.
However he knew she was hiding her pain again. It irked him.
" Rukia, you don't have to hid it from me. I know you are hurting" he tells her.
She doesn't say anything and he assumes she left.
" There is no point in letting it out. It doesn't change a thing. She is marrying him and not me" she says.
She is startled at Chad's response.
" You shouldn't keep it in! Ichigo is a fool plain and simple. They are hurting you by making you a part of the wedding. It's not fair" he exclaims. She swears that when she peered into his eyes she saw sadness, anger and despair.
All she could do was stare at him. Why does he care so much? His reactions puzzled her.
He sighs " So how long you staying?". Renji must not of told them, she muses.
" Renji wants to stay till after the wedding" she replies glancing up at the sky.
It took every ounce of strength he had not to scream. Why does everyone keep hurting her! He knew the longer she stayed here the more pain she would experience. However maybe he could convince her that she could move on. Hopefully with me.
"Where are you guys staying at them?" he asks.
She sighs "Well Renji is staying with Uryuu and I have no idea where I am going to stay".
He seemed to have a faraway look on his face. Like he was pondering something.
" I have a spare bedroom that you can use" he says. He appeared to be flustered.
" Alright, can we go there now ?" she asks. She wanted to be away from here.
She disliked hearing her "friends" laughter. It only caused her more pain.
He nods and offers his hand. Which she gladly takes it.
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She glances around her temporary room. The walls were a sandy color. The bedsheets were black. It was a rather pleasant looking room.
She smells something delightful cooking. Which resulted in her stomach growling.
How embarrassing, she thinks. She heads to the kitchen but ceases walking when she hears Chad talking to himself.
" Damn you Ichigo and Orihime" he says. You could hear the venom in his words.
She had doubts that it was unrequited love that made him say that. However she couldn't figure out why.
" Hey what smells good?" she says as she lets her presences known.
He jumps at her intrusion. " Oh hello Rukia, uh that would be the steaks" he replies.
He quickly glances at her as she takes a seat at the bar in his kitchen. I hope she didn't hear me cursing them out. He focuses back on the food.
Unbeknown to him Rukia was checking out his backside. He has a really fine ass. Wait why am I staring?! This was absurd.
Her face turns a dark shade of crimson when she realizes she got caught staring.
She was staring at my ass. He could see that she was clearly embarrassed. Maybe I should lighten the mood.
"Yes, I know these pants make my ass look huge" he tells her as he hands her food.
She bust out laughing. Snorting on occasion. Music to my ears.
He gives her a smile and watches her blush slightly again.
Maybe just maybe things will be better now.