A/N: 5th Chapter guys !! thanks to those who always reading my fic. :)
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Chapter 5- Im coming, Ichigo
Rukia run to the Kuchiki manor as fast as she could, even faster than running to Ukitake-taichou's office. Adrenaline pulsed throughout her body, sending a wave of excite every time her foot hit the floor. She couldn't help but smile to herself, her eyes gleaming with excitement, she couldn't hide it anymore.
She passed a few lieutenants on her way out and all seemed to have been shocked because of how she's in a good mood, affecting her reiatsu. They all had confused looks in their faces but they merrily smiled, knowing that she's up to something good.
I get to see him again; I get to see him again! She said to herself over and over again.
Her mind kept on coming up with ideas on how to surprise Ichigo. She smiled to herself as she imagined what her face would look like is she just turned up all of a sudden in front of him.
Is he … still the same?
She was stuck between a yes and a no. Most people would probably say yes since a long time has passed since she left him, five years to be exact, she would actually choose this answer also but somewhere in the back of her mind, it's a no.
I left him in pain . . . Is it really okay for me to barge into his life again?
Her eyebrows furrowed together and concern suddenly flashed throughout her eyes.
She was too lost in her thoughts that she didn't even notice a man standing with his back coming her way. She kept on running and running and all then all of a sudden she bumped into someone.
This is a . . . a familiar scent.
Her clouded eyes cleared up as she stuttered an apology to someone, bowing her head and not even daring to look up.
"Rukia?" A monotone voice asked from up above.
It's nii-sama!
She looked up to see Byakuya looking down at her with one of his eyebrows arched up.
"N . . . Nii-sama! I . . . I'm sorry about that."
"Don't mind it," He waved his hand as if pushing a fly away. "What are you still doing here?"
She was taken aback by his question, "Ahh . . ."
He moved his head to one side and looked at her.
"Well?"
Why was she still here?? Damn! I was too excited I didn't even know where I was going.
"I . . . I was going t – to the manor." An excuse tumbling out of her lips.
"The manor?"
"Y . . . Yes."
"I don't think you need anything from the manor. . ."
"I . . . I was going to tell the servants only to prepare . . . dinner f – for one."
His eyebrows arched even higher.
"No need, I'll tell them that myself. You," He jabbed his index finger against her chest softly but with force. "Should be going."
Why was he encouraging her to go?
She heard a sigh from him. "You're too excited to stay here, go already before you . . . blow up."
She chuckled softly at his, what seemed like, joke.
"But nii-sama, I . . . I don't know how to open the gate to the real world."
"Ahh . . . I see, I see."
She remained silent.
"Well not a problem, I'll go and open it for you."
She looked up only to be greeted with those grey eyes.
"Y – Yes."
"Well then let's get going."
Instead of running, Byakuya took hold of her hand, making her gasp because of the unexpected warm of it, he ignored her gasp and flash stepped to where the gate is. In seconds, they were already there.
She looked down at her hand, entwining with Byakuya's. He was clutching her hand as if scared to let her go on her own.
She cleared her throat, "Uhm . . . nii-sama?"
He looked down and dropped her hand immediately, looking away and concentrating on the gate.
All of a sudden, the gate began to shine and the portal appeared, waiting for her to come in and leap back into the realm of the humans.
Byakuya looked back and gestured at her to come closer.
"There you go."
She stared at the portal, her hearts beating faster than ever, thinking it's not normal. The feeling was back, making every inch of her body tingle with excitement. She exhaled and took a step when Byakuya reached out for her hand.
"Don't be reckless," He paused. "Say my regards to him."
She smiled to herself, "Of course."
That's how nii-sama says take care hm?
He let go of her hand one again as she stepped into the portal completely, leaving Soul Society and entering the human world.
Ichigo, I'm back.
A/N: Rukia is back .. but what will happen next ? Are they going to see each other once Rukia landed her foot in the real world ? Or, there's still some obstacles, and is Rukia too late ?? Read too find out :)