Rukia's POV:
I woke up to the lullaby of the birds chirping outside Ichigo's window. I quickly got up and woke up Ichigo. As I was getting ready I remembered what he had said yesterday.
Now I know Ichigo really does love me, I thought as I finished my breakfast. Ichigo and I speed walked hoping that we wouldn't be late to school. Today the walk felt different. Usually we weren't this close together. I could feel his hand brush against mines as I felt heat rise in my face.
"What's the matter?" Asked Ichigo as I looked at the ground. I told him I was okay. I didn't want him to notice my red face. When we got to school I went to sit at my seat. To my surprise Ichigo was no longer by my side instead he was getting yelled at by Tatsuki. I was too far I couldn't hear their conversation but I saw how she punched him.
Ichigo's POV:
I felt a sharp pain as Tatsuki hut my gut.
"What the hell is wrong with you Ichigo! You can't just play with Orihime's feelings like that. You have to apologize and tell her you didn't mean what you said. She is broken down because of you! You have to fix it now!" She yelled as loud as she could as Kiego and the others tried to stop her from hitting me.
Did she want me to lie to Orihime and say that I did like her back? Did she expect for me to forget what I told Rukia? I know Orihime is hurting but what will happen to Rukia. I care for them both but I can't lie to neither one of them. I suddenly felt a presence behind me; to my surprise it was Rukia. She had a soft sad expression on her face. As she was about to speak everyone was startled by the sound of the bell alerting us class had begun. We took our seats as the teacher began the lesson. It felt like time was passing by so damn slow. I wonder what Rukia had to say. I was lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice everyone was leaving for lunch. I got my lunch bag Yuzu had prepared for me. As I caught up with the others I took a seat by Rukia.
Everyone continued with their conversation as they ate. Rukia and I sat there in silence eating our food. I noticed that Orihime wasn't there. Damn did I make her feel this bad?
"Ichigo can I speak to you in private?" Said Rukia in her school girl voice while standing up. I nodded and followed her next to a tree where we were both alone.
"It was all a lie," she bellowed in a sadden tone. What was she talking about? What was all a lie? I asked her what she ment by that but we stood there on silence.
"You never noticed her. You never paid attention to her. She is my best friend and I can't help but feel that I am to blame for her pain. Orihime is a beautiful girl and has more to offer then me since she is human. All I ask of you is to giver her a chance Ichigo because she deserves it. Don't worry about me and my burdensome feelings. I am strong and will get through this forbidden love. Go to her and tell her what she heard was all a lie. You felt sorrow for me because we have been friends for so long but you truly love her. Give her a chance so she won't be broken," she whispered with her hair covering her face.
Her words left me without words or thoughts as I stood there frozen. I suddenly felt something wet on my face. What the hell was happening was I crying? I quickly wiped my tear away hoping nobody noticed it. She can't be serious right now. How can some one just throw away their happiness just for someone else to be happy? Even if I did do as she told me, wouldn't I be leading her on? Rukia asked once more for me to do it. If this is what she really wanted I agreed.
Not only was I afraid of losing the only girl I came to love but I was afraid to lose myself. Lunch came to an end as the others and I all went back to class. As the lesson continued I looked out the window glaring at the rain drops. Tomorrow I would have to talk to Orihime. Instead of spending my weekend with Rukia I would have to go and try to talk to Orihime. Time passed by and now Rukia and I were on our way home. It was so silent you can hear the raindrops hit the ground.
"I'll do it but its not for her it's because you asked. Since I am going along with what you and the others want I want you to do some thing for me. Don't ever forget what I told you that day because it will never be a lie," I said breaking the silence. She gave a soft fake smile while shooting a thumbs up. Tomorrow the real lie begins.
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A/N sorry this chapter was shorter then I planned. I hope you liked it though. I will work harder on the next one and make it longer. （＾_＾）
