A/N: This chapter is a follow up on "Aggressive Answers." I'm sure you all saw this one coming. :D

Summary: If you give him the silent treatment, you're sure to have him begging in no time.


Race Against Time

Hands fisted, Tōshirō bangs on the door to his apartment. In all his haste, he had dropped his keys somewhere in the streets and hadn't realized it until he was inside the building.

"Karin, it's me. Open up."

Silence.

"I was an idiot. I should have listened to you."

Silence.

"I should have trusted you."

Silence.

"I wasn't thinking straight," he desperately explains. "It was a mistake sending you those papers."

Silence.

Sighing, he stops and slides to the floor. With his head in his hands, he solemnly wonders if he's too late.

"Please, Karin…" he begs. "Let me in…"


A/N: Hm… I wonder if she'll forgive him or not? I'm such a meanie to poor little Tōshirō. But hey, you know you enjoy torturing him! XD