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Yumichika smiled softly at the memory, trying to think of what to say. Ayuma decided to change the subject. "Your arm looks painful yumi-kun" she said, looking at it from her position. "Yeah, well, I deserve it for being weak." He said, making a fist, letting it rest on his forehead. "I am so pathetic, I know its weak, but I just cant stop, it is ugly, and stupid and…dammit! Why am I so fucking pathetic!" he said, his voice rising, his teeth were clenched and he felt tears running down his cheeks again. He was about to degrade himself more, but he felt something soft and warm moving on his arm.
"A-Ayuma!" he gasped out surprised. Ayuma had gently taken hold of his arm and brought it up to her lips, planting tender kisses on each of the scars, trailing her lips along the lengths of them. "Yumichika, they are not ugly, they are not signs of weakness, you are not stupid" she said, looking him in the eyes affectionatly. "Your scars stand for your resilience, they stand for your perseverance. I will say, there are probably better ways to deal with it, but you found a way to keep your self going. You could have taken it to far. You could have ended it all. But you didn't. You may have thought of it." she murmured, giving him a knowing stare, he coughed. "But yumi-kun, you are strong! You are amazing! I know it will take you a while to stop, but I will help you, because I know you want to. There is no saying you wont slip up, but its okay. WE will get through this together." she said, closing her eyes and laying her head on his shoulder again.
All of the sudden she gasped.
He slipped his finger under her chin and lifted it up. Her eyes were wide and wondering, 'and extremely beautiful' he thought. His own eyes lowering down to her lips. They looked soft, plush, delicious, and extremely inviting. He lifted his eyes to meet hers, violet on silver, and noticed the deep blush on her face. Slowly, nervously, he lowered his lips to hers, pressing them to hers with gentle pressure. She took a sudden intake of breath, then pressed her lips back to his. Their eyes fluttered closed, and he pulled her close to him, and she cupped his face in her palm.
The kiss was gentle, warm, comforting, yet filled with restrained passion. When they needed to breath, they slowly pulled apart, lips still brushing, breath mingling, bodies wanting, hearts warming. "Thank you…thank you Ayuma." he whispered breathily , "And by the way, this is my answer to your feelings." he said, his voice strained and husky. Ayuma nodded, dazed.
"Are you going to be okay?" Ayuma asked as they stood up, their breathing still shaky. He closed his eyes, then opened them, gazing deep into Ayuma's, then pecked her lips, smiling as he did so. "As long as your with me, I will be." he replied. She just smiled at him, joy in her eyes.
"Yuma-chan, I don't think that we should let this get out…about us just yet…I mean, I am not ashamed, not in the least. In fact, you are the best thing that ever happened to me, but…I just wouldn't be able to deal about the talking. I already know there will be some about what everyone already knows." he said as he slipped his sleeve back on his arm. "Of course yumi, of course" she said, brushing her fingers along his cheek.
When they walked out of the bathroom, the group sighed in relief at seeing Yumichika in a much better state than he was before. "Um…hi…" he said, feeling extremely awkward, but that was all cut short when Rangiku went up to him and smothered him in a boob-crushing hug. "Yumi, I am sorry we pried, you are so strong!" she cried out, as he wrapped his arms around her. "Yumichika, we just want you to know, we don't think any less of you. We…well…damn, you know I aint good at this emotional shit and all that…" Ikkaku voiced his opinion, and looked really flustered. To every ones shock, Yumichika chuckled. "I know you aren't, but that's okay. It would be really weird having an emotional Ikkaku!" every one laughed at that image.
"Crap…" Yumichika whispered, bringing his finger to his chin and looked at Ayuma. "What's wrong?" she asked, tilting her head to the side. "I…I cant just let you go back home you know…" Yumichika said, worry in his voice. All but Ayuma looked confused. "Yumi, I have dealt with the man for 134 years, I think I can handle it." She said, but then put her own finger to her own chin. "But, honestly, I don't want to lose my best friend after I just found you…" she muttered, confused on what to do. "You could come with us back to the Seireitei!" Rangiku chirped out, a big smile on her face. "You guys live in the Seireitei?" she gasped. "You guys are Shinigami!" she shouted, shock on her porcelain face. "Uh, Yuma-chan…you do remember that I left to go to the Shinigami academy, right?" Yumichika asked, an eyebrow raising up his forehead. "Uh…OH! Yeah, yeah…heh…I remember now." she muttered, punching Yumichika's arm when he snickered at her. "Well, um, were would I live? I wouldn't want to burden anyone." she asked, her eyes filled with doubt. "You could live with me…I am sure my captain wont mind as long as I don't slack off on my work." Yumichika offered, Ayuma let a smile break out on her face "That sound great, I would love too!" she replied happily, she was about to say something else, when Rangiku interrupted. "No, no, no, no, no!" she chided. "Even though, this IS Yumichika we are talking about, he is still a man, therefore he is fueled by hormones and wet dreams! I do not approve!" she stated, tutting after she spoke. Every one stared. "She will be staying with me!" all the sudden a huge smile was on her face, scaring Ayuma. "We can do make-over's, mani-pedi's! OH, OH! We can do each others hair! Talk about guys, and I can show you some of the great dishes my friend Orihime, from the world of the living, showed me! Ikkaku and Yumichika gagged and Ikkaku shook his head, mouthing "BAD IDEA!" when Rangiku wasn't looking , while Ayuma looked horrified at the prospect of everything Rangiku suggested. "Um, as…great as that sounds, I think I will stay with Yumichika" Ayuma decided, using her hand to sweep her bangs out of her face. "BUT THE WET DREAMS!" Rangiku shouted. "RAN-CHAN!" Yumichika yelled, lightly bopping Rangiku on the head. "It is decided, she will stay with me if my captain agrees." Yumichika said, and it was final.
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