Ashes

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First chapter! I hope u like it! BTW: Rukia is the narrator!!

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN BLEACH OR KSWISS

Ashes

Chapter 1: The State of Her

I knew she was home so I knocked on the pale blue door. I don't know why though. I already knew she wouldn't open it.

I sent the letter to Toshiro Hitsugaya the other day. He should have it by now. Now he's either on his way or writing a response that he can't help her.

I sat on Momo's dusty stoop. It took me a long time to get to sleep. I was worried that my plea for help would be ignored, yet again. Ichigo called me last night too. He said he couldn't get to sleep either. So I ended up talking to him until four in the morning and finally fell asleep. It's around noon now and I woke up an hour ago.

I'm super tired, but I'm glad it's the summer! If this were during school, I'd be too overwhelmed to do anything at all. I was so tired that I didn't even bother to change out of my sleepwear. I was wearing my plain grey sweats with an off-white tank-top. I just slipped on my black flip-flops and walked over here. It took me a while because I was subconscious of where I was going.

I hope… Momo doesn't mind… if I were to just… rest my eyes for a teensy bit…

I felt someone shake me from my shoulder. Where am I? The last thing I remember was going to Momo's house and sitting on her stoop after she didn't open the door…Crap! My eyes shot open and I sit up quickly, shocking the person who woke me. Person? More like boy. I rubbed my eyes and took a closer look at him. The dude was wearing some dark jeans, a black t-shirt, and black and blue KSwiss. He was pretty handsome; snow white gravity defying hair, eye color a mix of turquoise and jade, his eyes were stern and mysterious, tan skin. He reminds me a lot of Ichigo, except that this boy is as tall as me.

"Are you Ms. Kuchiki?" he asked with a monotone voice.

"Who wants to know?" I yawn.

"Toshiro Hitsugaya," he says. I stand up, eyes wide.

"Seriously?" I pretty much yelled. "I didn't think you'd actually come!"

"Why wouldn't I? I have a job to help people," He crossed his arms. "So, what are you doing sleeping on a porch?" I shake my head.

"Long night," I said. "I came here around noon but she didn't open the door. I ended up dozing off. Oh what time is it?"

"Five till six," He checked his chrome watch.

"I highly suggest sleeping on a bed," I rub my neck and he snorts.

"So, she home?" He averted his gaze toward the house.

"I wouldn't know." He walked passed me and knocked on the door. But there was no answer. He went down the steps and headed toward the side of the house. Confused, I followed him, trying to figure out what he could be up to. He stopped in front of an open window.

"What are you…" I trailed off as I saw him take out the screen of the window and open it. He set the screen down and climbed through. I sighed and climbed in as well.

"I knew you were a psychological expert but I didn't know you were an expert in B&Es," He walked around the house for a bit but stopped in the kitchen. He motioned for me to come over and I obliged. I followed his gaze and saw Momo curled up, asleep, in the middle of the kitchen. She had a knife in her hand. My eyes widened slightly. Toshiro looked completely unfazed in contrast. He walked over to her. He took careful steps to not disturb her. The boy kneeled and put a hand on the knife. He used his other hand to apply pressure to her hand. In a flash, he switched the knife with his hand. 1. He held the knife out behind him. I walked over and grabbed it. I put it on the counter.

"Should we wake her?" I asked. He shook his head.

"Listen; don't tell anyone I'm a shrink. I'm trying a different method to help her." He said. I kneeled next to him and looked at him, waiting for what his 'method' is. "My stupid secretary suggested that I court her." I glared at him.

"If your doing this for your own selfish, perverse-"

"Kuchiki; 1 I'm not like that, 2 I'm not interested, 3 I don't want to but I know it'll work, since everything else backfired," he interrupted. He looked at me completely seriously.

"Okay, I'm going to trust you," I said. "But what's going to happen when she's normal and you're job is done?"

"I'll stay with her until she breaks up with me."

"What if she's not interested in you?" I asked. He smirked.

"You haven't heard much about me, have you?"

"You're not as popular here. You're not in Tokyo anymore, buddy," I frowned at him.

"Well, in Tokyo, I get fanmail and fangirls," His smirk faded. "They'll send letters and gifts to me. I think it's completely absurd but at least it'll work for something." I rolled my eyes.

"Whatever you cocky, arrogant, little-" my muttering was interrupted by a moan.

End of Chapter 1

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I really hope u liked it!! I think I like the next two chapters the most so far.

Thank you for reading. Thanks to all who reviewed the prologue!!

He switched the knife with his hand and put enough pressure so his cold hand seemed like the knife.

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