"I'll be okay....I promise..."
Those words echoed in Hanataro's head as he was in Rukia's embrace, rigid with shock. he slowly relaxed in her gentle touch. He slowly breathed in her scent as he softly wrapped his arms around her waist. He loved her, and he wanted her to know that...
"I'm sorry Rukia...." said Hana, in a hushed voice, almost a whisper.
"For what?" she asked, completely unaware of his following statement...
"For loving you so much, i just can't help it..."
Rukia ran over those words in her head...again and again. "Oh crap" she thought; She ran through various thoughts and feelings in her head. first she came upon shock, and then nervousness...then confusion, and then.....well...um...happiness...
"It's just tha-" He was silenced as she put a soft, gentle finger to his lips, causing his eyes to widen with surprise...
"it's okay, I understand....I love you too..."