Wednesday.

Gym day in Karakura High School.

Yay! It's Wednesday!

The rain was cold, it splashed harshly onto her skin. Though it was only 3:30pm, the mall was already filled with children from all around the district. Some were escaping the weather, other's shopping for dresses, and pairs sought out drink at the café. Rukia had managed to hide her imperfections, the left leg that had been entirely eaten away was shielded with long gray skinny pants and ankle high converse. The took the form of the foot that looked not to be there. Her arm, which in the morning she had found also disappearing, was tucked into a long sleeved shirt that overlapped her small fingertips.

"Where is Ichigo? He told me to meet him here 10 minutes ago."

The petite girl stomped her foot at the boys clumsy timing.

Finally, sighing, she gave up waiting and made way around the stores. She hadn't come here for nothing. She passed some clothing boutiques and toy shops when she spotted a certain item that caught her eye. It was a snow white, knee length sundress. It had a small rose pattern embroiled on the side in a curved line. It's skirt was loose and the top was held up by 2 silk strands. The Kuchiki stared at it on display until a peach colored hand stole it away.

"This one is so cute!"

The familiar voice wrung in the shinigami's ears.

"I'm sure it would look nice on you!"

Looking in, the girl saw that the skin was her friend Orihime. She was speaking with a saleswoman and holding the dress that Rukia had noticed. She seemed also interested in the gown. Rukia smiled, it wold have looked better on Inoue anyway. Suddenly her small body begun to shake. What was she feeling? It was a sick, twist on her stomach. Jealousy.

"I'm..I'm no..not envious o..of Or..Orihime?"

But maybe she was. It was an understandable feeling really. The other girl was perfect compared to her. She had long, luscious orange hair. Rukia had short, messy, dull raven colored locks. The human was taller, and visibly more curvy then the midget-like, skinny Kuchiki. The healer was beautiful and smart. Rukia wasn't stupid, but her looks just didn't match up. Of course she was jealous! Who wouldn't be?

Hueco Mundo

"Aizen-sama!"

"Yes?"

"Your plan seems to work, she is becoming more self aware of her defects next to Orihime."

"How sad, she can't accept her own true self. Will this game finish before any fun comes of it?"

"Who knows lord? Who knows."

Human Realm

Location: Mall

"RUKIA?"

Nothing.

"RUKIA?"

Nada.

"RUKIA?"

...

The boy ran frantically around the second floor. He had searched every corner of the plaza. Where was she? His brown pupils dashed from store to store, coming up empty. He flashed by the indoor garden, and toward a row of apparel shops. He grabbed onto a random shopped and described his roommate's appearance. The woman pointed to a shivering body that was perched against a metal pole. He thanked the informant and approached the girl.

"Hey?"

He gave her a soft shake.

"You okay?"

Her palm smacked away his hand. She turned her head upward and her saw the tears threatening to drop out. His eyebrows furrowed in concern and he took a seat beside her.

"Ichigo. Isn't Orihime attractive?"

This struck him speechless.

"U...mm...yes, I believe."

"So you..you love...her?"

The male blinked and began to laugh hysterically.

"WHAT'S SO FUNNY?"

She lifted her right leg up to kick him, but the ankle was invisible. The Kurosaki saw her gaze fall and he wrapped a arm around her waist. Tugging on her body, she was pushed forward, meeting the mans lips. His fingertips gliding down her back. She embraced him and allowed him to push her to the marble floor. This would definitely heal her tears for now.

"KUCHIKI -SAN? KUROSAKI-KUN?"

"Hi Inoue!"

Their friend chuckled and assured the two she wouldn't say a thing. Ichigo clutched the girls small hand and slipped his jacket onto her figure.

"It's still poring outside."

"Damn Wednesdays!"