"Lost in love"

Chapter 12: Another Promise

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach

A boy with log red hair was staring down the street gping nowhere in particular. He's face was contorted with a very scary expression that managed a shiver to everyone who saw it. He has been in a grumpy mood for the past week and just as he thought it wouldn't get worse he was proven wrong.

A whole week had passed without a petite girl to complete his days. He didn't know why, Rukia just stop going to the roof. She was always avoiding him. She wouldn't even talk to him. She wouldn't take his calls and whenever they were in the same room she wouldn't even glance at him. Those actions gave him frustrations and anger.

He could still see Rukia's frightened expression when he talked to her or rather...

threatened her.

(Flashback)

Rukia was on her way to the bathroom when a fierce rough hand held her arm and halted her steps.

"What is wrong with you?"

Eyes wide with shock, Rukia shook her arm away from the demanding Renji and moved back.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Don't play dumb! You've been avoiding me as best as you can! What the Fuck Rukia! Just tell me if I've done something wrong!"

Rukia sighed deeply and turned her gaze at the ground. It was true. She was doing her best to keep away from Renji.

When she sent Inoue to see Ichigo instead of her going to the river bank to be with him, she decided it was time to stay away from the person she really liked. Inoue needed him so much she couldn't bear hurting the poor girl. She knew Ichigo wouldn't forgive her for what she's done but she took the risk. And now, the orange haired boy has stopped talking to her. It was his turn to ignore her. Rukia understood well. It meant that what ever the two of them had, it was over.

Renji's situation wasn't different from Ichigo. He liked Rukia that was for sure. But the girl didn't like him. She didn't feel comfortable being with him. Why would she say yes to Renji when she pushed away the true person that she liked? It was just right to keep away from Renji. It wouldn't be fair to Ichigo. The reason she declined him was because of Inoue and the reason she ignored Renji was because she didn't like him the way he liked her. That fact alone was enough for her.

She didn't want any more problems.

"Renji, I'm sorry. I think it's time for us to stop being friends. I can't be friends with you."

"Wha-? What are you talking about? You're not making any sense." Renji didn't understand a heck of what Rukia was talking about. It was oblivious to him that Rukia was telling him to stop following her around and forget his feelings for her.

"Renji, remember when you told me that you like me? Well, I'm really really sorry but I don't feel the sa-same wa...y..." She looked at Renji. Rukia knew what kind of a person he was. He wouldn't take her seriously. He would just keep on bugging her to give him a chance. Now, she would make sure that her message would get into Renji clearly.

Looking at her violet eyes Renji saw nothing but sincerity. She was refusing him.

"Why?"

"Renji, I'm sorry. I just don't feel the same way."

Renji took a step towards Rukia and gripped her arms tightly. She flinched but stayed put. She wouldn't show any weaknesses and sway her decision. It was the least thing she would do. But the red boy was not planning to let her go. He held her tighter and pulled her to him.

"Is it because of that bastard Kurosaki? If it is I swear, I... I... I... Tell me. Do you... Like... him?" Renji was doing his best not to tremble from the ache he was feeling. Rukia was leaving him and it was because of another boy. He couldn't accept that fact.

Rukia couldn't lie. It might be harsh to tell Renji the truth but if she couldn't be with Ichigo then she would at least accept her feelings for him. It was the only comfort she had. It was the only thing she had.

"Yes, I like him. But we can't be together. We won't be. And it isn't the reason why I'm doing this. I already told you. I'm sorry Renji..."

Rukia thought Renji wasn't going to drop his hands but a moment he closed his eyes and slowly took them back.

"I understand."

"Thank yo-"

"I said, I understand. But it doesn't mean I accept it!" An evil smirked was on his face. He stared at Rukia with such intensity and anger and without any signs of defeat.

"I will make you fall for me! I will do everything it takes. If you're not gonna be mine then, no one and I mean no one especially that freak orange haired bastard Ichigo Kurosaki, can have you!"

And after a threatening look he gave Rukia, Renji turned around and walked away from the stunned girl.

"Well well well. Look who's here. What made you come back?"

A man with black hair and a scar on his face stopped Renji from his trance. He was with four different boys with the same age and they all had the same murderous look in their eyes.

"What made you comeback?"

"Hhmp! Fuck You! What made you think I came here for you?" spat an angry Renji.

"Well, why are you here then? To have coffee? You're still as pathetic as I can remember Renji." The group of men laughed at the boy's comment. Adding more insults they could throw at Renji.

"Why? Did your girlfriend dumped you? Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot. She wasn't yours to begin with. You were just following her around like a dog!"

"Don't tempt me. I would beat the pulp out of you!" Renji wasn't going to run. He knew he hadn't have the chance to win over the five men but this time he wouldn't run away. He would fight them even if it kills him.

One of the men took a step forward and pulled out a knife from his pocket. He turned it around and the moonlight illuminated the knife. "Let me do it! I can kick his ass! It will be easy and fun!"

Renji also took a step forward but the boy he was talking to stopped them before they started. "Let him be. He's useless and he's just wasting our time. Let's go."

All four of them turned and walked away without a word. After a few steps the boy with a scar halted and looked back smirking at Renji.

"You're not worth of anyone's time. I'm glad whoever that girl was left you."

Renji's fist circled tight in an instant. He was furious. He was ready to hurt someone or anyone and the only person that could have given him that satisfaction back out and left without even one hit on the face. His remark only fueled his anger more. They were right. He wasn't the kind of person that Rukia would take interest in to. He was just a street dog. He was no more than a pebble in her shoe. Someone not worth caring for.

But he wouldn't give up. No, he promised himself he would have Rukia no matter what. And no one not even that almighty Kurosaki could take her away from him.

"Rukia would be mine. I'll make sure of that."

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