A/N: This drabble is inspired by the chapter 24 of the manga (the image on page 18 to be exact). No spoilers as such but it won't make much sense unless you have read chapter 136 (That's episodes 9 and 49 for those who prefer the Anime).
Disclaimer: Obviously I don't own Bleach.
Beat
As she caught his severely wounded body it seemed, once again, as though time had stopped. The past and the present seemed to merge and she was having difficulty breathing, terrified of the unmoving body she held.
"Ichigo!" She hated the note of panic in her voice.
But then she felt it.
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The gentle beat of his heart against her own chest.