Hey, guys. Sorry, sorry, SORRY! I know this isn't the quality work you expect from me, *sniff* but, *sniff*, I had to! It was a request, honest, from Rianan D'Halmsu. I HATE CRACK. Here is the YumiKarin fic, one-shot. That's not my style, either, but here goes. *Sob* Enjoy. * Mental breakdown of subject begins now*.

Only You Are More Beautiful Than I

Karin quietly crept down the stairs. It was early, but Ichigo would be waking up any minute, and she needed to be out by then. If Ichigo caught her sneaking out to meet him… she didn't want to know what would happen. She reached for the doorknob when a voice made her freeze.

"Going somewhere, Karin?" came Rukia's voice.

Karin turned around. Ichigo's girlfriend, Rukia, was leaning against the counter, a mug of coffee in her hands. Her Zanpakutou was resting beside her, as were her arm band and sleeves. "Uh… hey… Rukia!" Karin said nervously.

"Stepping out early, I see." Rukia walked to the window. "Where are you meeting Ayasegawa this time?"

"Huh? Who the hell is that?"

"Don't lie, Karin. Fifth Seat Ayasegawa told me himself." Rukia cocked her head in thought. "Actually, everyone but Ichigo knows."

Karin bowed her head. "At the bakery." She whispered. "His cakes are good."

"Then go. Ichigo will awaken in five minutes." Rukia pulled on her sleeves. "You had better be out of sight by then."

"Yumichika!" Karin called as soon as she was in sight of the bakery. Almost at once, he came out, with a big smile and a small cake with fruit on a tray. Karin felt her 18-yr-old heart give a thump as he pulled out her chair and motioned for her to sit.

"Well, well, if it isn't the lovely Karin." Yumichika teased. I response, Karin speared a strawberry with her fork and shoved it into his mouth. She giggled as he chewed right in front of her face before he leaned in and brushed his lips across hers.

After he pulled back, Karin licked the faint strawberry taste off her lips. "Let's go for a walk, shall we, Karin?" Yumichika stood and held out his arm. Taking it, Karin jogged a bit.

"Let's go to the park!"

In the park, they lay on the grass together, almost hidden. "It's so beautiful out here." Whispered Karin.

"Perhaps, but not nearly as beautiful as I am!" boasted Yumichika. "I'm the most beautiful thing in the world, I stand above all else!" He felt Karin shrink next to him. She was always insecure about the way she looked. Yumichika smiled. "Well, actually… I am second to one person alone."

Karin turned to face him. "Who?" Yumichika reached in for a kiss. After several minutes, he released her.

"You." He whispered. "You are the most beautiful thing in the world to me. And if others can't see it, then shame on them. But still, it is you."

"Only you are more beautiful than I."

Uh, hey everyone. This is Victoria. Since angelbleachfairy is currently sitting in the corner and rocking, I'll thank you for reading this super crack fic. So, thanks. Also, look for updates on- Dream's Flowers, a BLEACH game show, and a new ByaSana fic. No, angelbleachfairy, put the knife down! Bad knife! Stop it! I have to go keep her from killing herself. See you guys soon!