Beautiful Beast
Nanao was severely annoyed. She had finally been released from the clutches of the nobleman Kyoraku. A rich and likable man but she knew who he was. He was a womanizer and even if she was currently an animal it did not matter she was not going to go close until things were settled for the end. Plus it would do him good to get used to being rejected.
"Are you still mad, dear Nanao?" The voice was careful and happy, almost trying to use charm to relax Nanao. Nanao turned to see the one person she had been dying to see. Oh she was in trouble. "I can see you are...I'll let you be."
The Prince watched the lively bickering with a boredom. Days, weeks were going by, still no chance for redemption and the stupid curse.
And the dream, that was trouble too. He could not get rest. The face was haunting him. He knew the girl was beautiful but he did not know the wench's full face. Then it made him think, why and how could he know she was a beauty? Nothing made sense.
It was going to snow soon.
Kurosaki Cottage: 8;30, at night with only the half moon for light
There was petite woman with deep black hair with sparkling violet eyes. She watched carefully. She flinched as she felt someone's hands on her shoulders. She could not see him because of the hood, even if she tilted her head. She turned slowly, scared, aware, hopeful and alert. There was so many options. It may not be him, so she turned her body fully instead of running away.
But in front of her was the man she had been intent on watching; to take a glimpse of him had been her purpose of coming out into the open. She took the risk everyday in coming out but she wanted to be closer to him.
"Who are you?" He talked, his voice deep and eyes that tainted her soul. "I will ask you again who are you?" His hands were defensive and on his sword.
She needed to get away. He was not supposed to know about her. She had only wanted to be near him, physically. She could not decide if she was nervous because she is happy or anxious. As she tried to run, he caught her before she could really use her speed. His hand wrapped around her thin wrist and pulled her against him, while at the same time the man pulled the loose black hood with his other hand.
Ichigo Kurosaki gaped at the woman before him and her eyes. She looked up at him proudly though there was some hesitation he could see. He did really understand what he should do. There was no need for him to get violent since she seemed human and was also a she.
He forgot to spoke until the girl pulled her wrist away closer to her heart. "I'm sorry. Does it hurt?"
"Ah, no." She never took her eyes off of his brown eyes.
"You should not be here. What are you doing here, hiding?" Ichigo stopped and looked to the ground as he started again. "I did not mean to be so rough. I only meant that a girl, as lovely as you, should not be alone wandering on the streets. The streets aren't kind to the innocence."
"May I know your name?" It came out abruptly that, she cursed in her head. "I..." She looked down in shame. It was not a lady to be so forward , especially to a grown man , one she was so attracted to. She felt her face go red, if it could, in embarrassment as she heard his laughter.
"Ichigo, Ichigo Kurosaki, that's my name. I'm sorry. I never met a lady so vivacious as you. Other than my sisters I don't really attract or interact with the opposite gender." He smiled at her and her stomach sunk with delight. It was a gentle and beautiful smile.
She felt her face red and hot. "I most am likely making my brother worry. I must leave." She held her face in embarrassment. "Please excuse me."
He caught her hand once again but this time more gently, as if any more strength in his grip would break her. "Shall I escort you back? I could not leave you alone!"
"My brother is waiting not too far. Please I'll be fine." He only let her hand free after Ichigo saw the plea in her. He nodded unsure of his decision. "Thank you." Before she disappeared at the corner, she turned to beam a smile at him. "My name is Rukia." Then she disappeared.
Ichigo smiled. She was a bright as the stars and playful. Something that's not seen too often in a dark world.
It was there again. The dark intent that alerted his senses to be tense. The purpose of his coldness to her in the beginning was because of this intent he could feel. He had mistaken it from where Rukia had been standing but it was far sinister than a wandering girl.
He walked back inside his house to see Karin sitting on the floor, more sprawled out than sitting in his opinion. "Karin if you are going to wear pants and sit, at least sit properly."
Karin stuck out her tongue out as Ichigo chuckled. He glared at the direction in which he could feel the intent coming from. "Any luck on who that or what that is? It's beginning to bother me. If its going to fight, I wish it would do it sooner. I don't like the creepy stares."
"What are you two talking about? Dinner is ready!" Yuzu chimed in her apron. Ichigo and Karin gave each other looks agreeing to not worry Yuzu.
"Lets go eat, brother" Ichigo flinched at the overly girly voice. I'll get rid of it soon, he thought.
~till next time~
I have nothing to say...
I am ashamed.
I truly apologize that I did not update sooner or earlier.
forever122: I'm working on seeing how the prince will react too! It will be interesting!
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FOR EVERYONE: Thank you for waiting! I have finally updated. Isn't it long? I take it back. LOL I will have Chapter 4 soon. I have great expectations for the upcoming chapters.
-Ney...
