Ichigo's pov:
I heard knocking on my door which caused me to wake up. I struggled to open my eyes since the dry tears were in the corner of my eyes keeping then tightly shut. After a while of struggling to open my eyes I finally did. I noticed that I was still on the floor from last night. I noticed how the note Rukia wrote was beside the box were I kept her necklace.
"Ichigo breakfast is ready," Yuzu stated from the other side of the door. I just mumbled a simple 'mhm' letting her know I was awake. I contemplated if I should have gotten up to get dressed for school or continued to lay on the floor lifeless. Doing the right thing I got up and got dressed in my school uniform. I dragged my feet as I made my way into the kitchen. Yuzu and Karin said good morning and so did I. My idiot father like usual was trying to attack me from behind but miserably failed. I wasn't in the mood today so I finished breakfast off early and left for school.
As I walked by my group of friends they all greeted me. I gave them a small smile before my usual scowl replaced it. It was only morning and I already felt the heaviness of the day without Rukia. The bell rang moments after which alerted us to take our seats as class begun. The teacher took roll call like usual but there was something strange going on.
"Excuse me teacher, you didn't call Rukia's name," I stated. She looked up form her desk as she gave me a confused look.
"There's nobody by that name here Ichigo. Are you feeling well today?" she questioned in concern. I apologized for interrupting her and she continued with calling roll. Some students stared at me in confusion as to why I thought that there was a person named Rukia in this class. It's happening again, no one remembers her like the first time she was taken by her brother and Renji. Not a single trace of her is left in this world now. The lesson continued and the people around me continued on with there life unbeknownst about Rukia. The lesson felt longer then usual. All I wanted was to go home and lay in bed. I laid my head on the desk waiting for the lunch bell to ring. After a while of warnings by the teacher about focusing the bell finally rang. I sat down empty handed at the usual spot Rukia and I usually ate lunch with our friends. I wasn't very hungry today so I didn't bring any lunch. Conversation continued between my friends like any usual day except it want usual for Rukia bot to be here.
"Did she leave again?" questioned Orihime in a sad tone. As I gazed over her I noticed how her head hung low as she stared at her fidgeting hands.
"Yea," I replied. I didn't want to talk about this situation. All I wanted to do was forget. But how can you forget about something that wasn't just a part of you life but was your entire life. Orihime whispered a small sorrowful 'oh' before she continued to eat. I knew Orihime was feeling pain as well. Rukia was her best friend and they were very close. The bell finally rang ending lunch after a few fake laughs here and there. As my friends got up I could hear the words they were saying.
"What's up with Ichigo today?" they questioned. They didn't whisper that low because I was able to hear them. I couldn't say anything because I knew too that there was something wrong with me. I just couldn't figure out how I would get rid of this lonely feeling. Now I know what I felt when Orihime hugged me was noting compared to my feelings for Rukia. I took a seat and faked like in was paying attention.
She would be mad if she knew I wasn't paying attention. Rukia always wanted to bring out the best of me but by her leaving only the worst was showing. For some reason my mood was changing and I snapped easily at the slightest thing directed towards me. I can't even focus a little to what is being said about this lesson. It doesn't matter to me anymore. I was so distracted by my thoughts that I didn't realize the class was empty. As I walked towards the door with my bag in my hands I noticed Orihime waiting for me. She didn't say a word but followed me outside.
"Ichigo I really do like you and I know you know. I appreciate this plan that Kuchiki-San and you devised. I enjoyed every single moment with you and I am grateful. Since Rukia left you seem different. You don't have to go through with your plan no more. I understand you will never like me how you like Rukia," she said before parting ways with me. As my back faced her guilt crawled over me.
"Orihime wait!" I yelled catching her attention. She turned to face me with a concerned look. I opened and closed my mouths but I didn't know what to say. I couldn't say I liked her and lie. She knew the truth way too well.
"It's okay Ichigo. Oh and next time you should buy better orange paint," she said with a small chuckle. She gave me a small genuine smile and I returned it before we both went our own ways.
As I arrived home I walked into the kitchen to see my entire family already eating dinner. I sat down and joined them. It was quite throughout the whole meal. When everyone finished we went into our rooms. Usually dinner would be full of laughter when Rukia was here. As I closed my room door behind me I let out a sigh.
"Ichigo, why hasn't Rukia come home?" questioned a squeaky voice. I looked around to find where it came from. As I looped on my bed I noticed Kon standing there. I walled over to him and picked him up and three him on the floor as I fell on my bed.
"You can't be throwing me around just cause in stuck in this stuff animal! Answer me Ichigo, where us my beloved Rukia!" he exclaimed. I rubbed my temples at the sudden headache he was giving me.
"If I tell you will you shut up," I growled. Kon nodded his small fuzzy head saying yes. "She left," I stated coldly. He didn't say nothing but stood there in pure shock. Tch, that's exactly how I felt. Who would have knew that the fearless Rukia Kuchiki would run away.
"Then we have to go look for her," Kon stated. I covered my face with my hands in frustration. Usually I wouldn't get flatly irritated by Kon but now everything irks me.
"What's wrong with you? Get up so we can go look for Rukia. This isn't the Ichigo she knows. Why are you laying there mopping?" he continued to yell.
I got up on my feet and walked towards Kon. I picked him up and walked across the hall. I knocked on Yuzu's door and she allowed me to enter. I placed Kon beside her as she squealed.
"Thank you I have been looking for that doll for a while," Yuzu stated. I murmured a simple 'welcome' and walked out. I laid back in my bed hearing noting but silence now. I laid in the darkness just me and my thoughts.
Why did you go? Will you really never forget me if I go after you? Did you like me so much you left or did you not like me enough? Will you ever come back and fill this broken part?
I closed my eyes as they began to feel heavy. I repeated one word in my head while I began to feel sleepy. Why?
