Lush
When Renji and Rangiku decide to tell all to each other about their love for Rukia and Gin, they go through great distances to find their love. The more they work together to help each other, they slowly develop feelings for each other.
CHAPTER TWO
[Matsumoto]
He was in question. Just like me.
He was in love. Just like me.
He feels lonely. Just like me.
Can you explain this to me? Gin…
You've had me wrapped around your finger. You had my heart from the beginning. When we were little… you were there.
Why have you gone astray? Why did you leave me here all alone?
What left do you have to say to me? Gin?
Why did you let me hold onto you for so long? You knew all along yet you left me in the dark…
I was in question. Just like Renji.
Unfortunately, Renji can only understand so much of me. My chance to be happy is to zero. All he has to do is tell Rukia how he feels.
But me? I'll always remain… alone.
"What are you waiting for? Tell her already." I said to Renji.
His focus was still on the sky above us. He didn't respond to me.
Renji… Don't waver too long. Or you'll end up like me…
Gin… how could you leave me… with so many memories of your? I remember so many things. Things that we did together. So discreetly, the things we did when others weren't looking. Your cool touch to my skin. Your soft lips… they always begged me for attention when we were together. Your scent was like winter breeze. It still lingers around me.
It seems like you haunt me even when you're gone. Leaving me was the most hurtful thing you can do to me, Gin.
And now, these days, you've been on my mind. Especially now that I have someone to talk to. Renji tells me everything nowadays.
I tell him everything nowadays.
Every night, we sit upon the roof and tell it all.
And every time when I say the name Gin… my mind travels to the past.
When my life only revolved around Gin. You were my life, Gin.
"My Rangiku… All mines." He would say. He would hold me close, while his long slender fingers stroke my hair. It was like a dream. To know that I was his once…
"You love me, don'tcha?" He purred to me once. He was holding my face when he asked me that. I was afraid to answer then. Afraid that my answer could chase him away. I never answered him. Now that he's gone, I knew what I was to say.
"Yes, I do." I said, thinking out loud.
I felt Renji's attention on to me now. I didn't look at him but I heard him sitting up. "I know it's not my place to say this Rangiku, but… Ichimaru Gin is stupid to let someone like you go so easily. You're funny, caring, strong, and not to mention beautiful and a great listener. As far as I see it, he's a downright asshole."
My eyes finally met his eye. No doubt... Renji was being sincere.
"thank you." I said, leaning on his shoulder. "I think I needed to hear that… For so long, I've been holding onto this hope… This hope that he will one day reappear. Hoping that I would wake up in his arms. But now, I think it's time for me to walk forward. No more reaching for the unreachable."
Renji sighed afterwards. "Maybe… I should give up as well."
I turned to his gaze with a look of my own. "Are you crazy? First thing in the morning, I'm going to make sure you tell Rukia EVERYTHING."
"Wh-What?"
"You heard me. You can't fear what she's going to say. Tell her everything. If she doesn't feel the same, move on. Otherwise, if she feels the same, you'll be in luck."
And as for me… I'll be alone. Again.
I stood up and stretched slightly. "Let call it a night. Renji."
A/N: Everyone say hooray for a new chapter! Hopefully, that I can update a lot. Sadly, I just started my college classes and I got a feeling that my Art history is gonna kick my ass a bit. But hey, I think I can pull through. Don't ya think? By the way, don't forget to leave me a review.