A/N : My first not one shot IchigoxRukia fanfic. I got this idea from a very wonderful book~ Sorry if OOCness & grammar mistakes. I'm really sorry for extremely late update. -bows 90 degrees- Please read and review. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own BLEACH and some of the plot.

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Full summary

Rukia fell in love with a guy at first sight but he is the most cold and ruthless person who treats her badly. He will use many ways to make her sick like leaving her out in the snow waiting for his arrival. He also crushed Rukia's last tiny wish. When everything Rukia held dear to has been taken away, he will disappear without a trace. When he appear once more, he will a different identity and no memories of his old identity. Is he the one that loves Rukia more than he loves himself? Do they really have to wait until they have disappear from each other's memories to be together or not?

Chapter 4

In order to kill some time, I started staring at the pottery shop which was located right in front of me. The first time when I came here, the name of the pottery shop, "Band-Aid" has never let me felt disappointed. Even though it is very different from what I imagined yet I still feel that it is a very fascinating place.

I see some figures coming to the pottery shop from time to time while I was waiting for that carrot top to show up which he haven't. I sighed inwardly. I started to try guessing the figures' identities and what is the purpose of them coming to this pottery shop. I wonder is it really like what the chairman's son said. It should be for healing wounds. After many train of thoughts running through my mind, I suddenly hear the sound of footsteps which is becoming clearer and clearer.

"Rukia!"

I immediately snapped out from thinking. It's that guy called Abarai Renji. What is he doing here again?

"Hey, drink this. Be careful as it is still hot." said Renji as he handed me a cup of drink.

When I was about to react, I realized that I was holding a cup of hot chocolate. Not only this, he brought hot chocolate for me.

"Drink quickly." Renji said to me while grinning.

He probably ran his way here as I can hear him panting tiredly. He seems like he doesn't mind at all. He even said to me that if my hot chocolate goes cold, he'll get a hot new one for me. I stared at his serious expression and said, "Hey Renji… You bought all the drink shop's hot chocolate?"

He didn't respond me except from grinning from ear to ear. When I wanted to say something to Renji, I suddenly saw Kaien behind of Renji.

Yes, it is Kaien! He came. I had this feeling he would come because I doubt that he would simply ask me to come here. I'm certain he came here late because he had something up.

Kaien smiled lifting his corner lip. That smile seems somewhat ironic. It feels like he is going to say a lot of harsh words. I don't know why but I saw complex emotions on his face, the look of sadness appeared again and in a blink of an eye his emotions changed to pleased and satisfied like his wish came true or something.

Seeing my unusual expression, Renji turned around and saw Kaien. He was mad at Kaien. I could practically see smoke coming out from Renji's head.

"Hey! Did you know what time is it now huh? It is freaking 12 'o' clock in the afternoon! Making Rukia wait in this kind of weather and temperature! You want to get Rukia sick huh? You bastard…" Renji clenched his fist.

Renji continue to blame Kaien for making me wait for such a long time. I felt like running to Kaien but I didn't want to overexert my leg because my injury from few years back hasn't healed completely yet. So Instead of running, I walked slowly towards him. Under Kaien's steady gaze, I hate that my leg isn't so well right now.

"Er… Hi Kaien." I finally reached Kaien's side but I didn't know what to say so I greeted him. It was kinda awkward.

"You waited for a long time?" Kaien glanced at me while asking.

Kaien… Is he concern about me?

I quickly fought the blush of my face then shook my head and said, "Not long… I just reached here…"

"What has just arrived? Rukia waited for you for almost four freaking hours!" Renji yelled at Kaien while clenching his fist hard.

I wanted to stop Renji from yelling but it seems that I was too late. So I just stared at the ground with embarrassment.

"Ahaha…" Kaien chuckled with coldness in his tone. "The time now is not bad. It is almost the same as the result I estimated. All right, the game is over and now I shall announce the results. Kuchiki Rukia, I was only toying with you to see how long you could wait."

I was stunned by his words. It is like I couldn't understand a single word he said to me. It is the Japanese I always heard turned into some foreign language I don't know. I am unable to distinguish the meaning behind those cold and harsh words. I wanted to beat the crap out of him for saying that he tricked me and fell into this plan of his. I restrained myself for doing so. Kaien's look of satisfaction and pleasure was gone for a millisecond then that expression was back again.

"Tomorrow I will come again and wait for you here." Kaien said while he has the playful expression on his face. Then he noticed the cup of hot chocolate I was holding then said, "Oh, I was feeling kinda cold. Thanks."

He took the cup from me and our fingers touched accidentally. His hands were so cold. A million times colder than the harsh words he says to me.

"Kaien...You bastard!" Renji suddenly yelled and dashed towards Kaien.

I hastily turn my back to stop him. I can see that his face was burning red due to anger. I understand that Renji is mad at Kaien but I don't want him to hurt Kaien.

"Renji… Please don't…" I quickly pleaded Renji to stop.

After Renji heard me pleading for him to stop, he immediately stopped but his face showed the expression of sadness. It is like saying that he stopped not because he wasn't angry anymore but is because the tone I used when I pleaded him to stop. But I have forgotten to pay attention to these things. Instead, my eyes quickly scanned around to see if Kaien was still around but he is already gone. Only some people in the pottery shop heard some commotion so they stuck their head out looking checking out if anything happened.

After that Renji and I went back to our respective living area. I wonder what does that carrot top Kaien wants with me? Why does he want me to meet him again?