Death Metaphors

by Galaxia Alpha

A series of IchiRuki moments taking place several years after the anime while Ichigo is in college. Different chapters explore different writing styles and metaphors abound. Chapters aren't necessarily chronological, but are linked by reoccurring themes

6. Question and Answer

Rating: PG

Spoilers: None

A/N: Another drabble. I was in a drabble mood today. I hope this one makes sense. It's 100 words without the title.

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Question and Answer

Staring out the window, peeling paint from the sill, Rukia says, "Renji asked if I ever loved him today."

Ichigo's pen hovers over the worn wood of his desk. He blinks blindly at a polynomial equation. "What did you say?"

"I kissed him. On the cheek. It was the only way I could answer."

The pen clicks against the floor. He stands, stopping behind her. His hands cover hers, thumbs pressed into her wrists to feel her pulse.

She smiles. "And this is the only way you could ask."

Small delicate lips touch bare fine-haired skin over a beating heart.

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