Being with You

III

Whyyyyy ;[ my chapters are all so short now that I've gone and read other fanfics.
I just figured it would be easier for you guys to read short chapters T^T sumimasen someone helpu me~
Chapter 3 is too short but "short and sweet" is my style(????) I try ,_,
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"Rukia-Chan!" I heard Rangiku-San's voice on the other side of the door. I was finished changing but...I didn't want to go out. The dress. It looked beautiful but not on me, I couldn't see my self in it, "It's ok Rukia, just come out and show us!" Rangiku-San's bubbly voice rang. I sighed and opened the door.

"Kuchiki-San! You look so pretty!" Orihime smiled.

"Do you...really think so?" I asked hesitantly. I was afraid of showing my skin and it felt odd that there was nothing covering my shoulders.

"You look like a princess," Orihime clapped her hands together and exchanged a glance with Rangiku-San.

"Alright! Let's go!" They took my arms and brought me outside to the courtyard. I gasped at the sight. There were cherry blossoms all around and an enormous table set up with a white tablecloth. Glasses, plates, and not to mention, food, sat on the table, waiting to be devoured. But two people at the end of the table seemed to already be eating. I squinted to see who it was and found Renji and Ichigo, downing two whole chickens. I sighed with a smile and followed Rangiku-San and Orihime. As soon as I stepped onto the grass, Ichigo and Renji stopped eating. They looked up at me with open jaws,

"What..." I asked, confused.

"W-wo,"

"WOAH!" Renji shouted over Ichigo. I almost tripped on Orihime from the surprise yell.

"Stop yelling! What's the matter, Renji?!" I demanded.

"Umm, nothing. Nothing wrong. I just- uh. I just saw that hell butterfly behind you," he pointed nervously. I turned around and looked but didn't see any butterfly. What a good liar he was...

"Rukia-Chan! It's ok, they just think you're pretty, isn't that right?" Rangiku-San elbowed Ichigo, causing him to spit out the chicken.

"Umm, yeah, sure," Ichigo murmured. He avoided my eyes and continued eating. That was odd of him...

I sat down and took a piece of bread when Rangiku-San stopped me.

"Wait," she smiled, "GUYS SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RUKIA!" She screamed in Ichigo and Renji's ears. They winced and put down their beloved drumsticks.

"Happy Birthday, Rukia!" They said together. Even though I knew they only said it because they were told, I felt warm and happy. Just then, Nii-Sama came with the other captains and vice captains. I stood up quickly and went to greet them.

"Happy Birthday, Rukia," they said.

"Thank you all so much," I started but all of a sudden, my voice cracked and I felt my eyes water. Was I really going to cry? I couldn't...It's just a birthday, why was I crying? I've haven't cried since I could remember. But this time the tears flowed out and streamed down my red cheeks.

"Rukia?" I heard Ichigo's voice. Nii-Sama and the rest looked at me with light smiles.

"Nii-Sama, yo-you-" I beamed and hugged him, still crying. He stood frozen for a moment but I felt his hands on my back, hugging me in return.

"Um, Rukia," he said.

"Oh! Sorry," I smiled and released him.

"Alright alright! Let's all join in the feast! Where's the sake?" Rangiku-San exclaimed. We all sat down at the table and ate to our heart's content. The whole time, I couldn't stop smiling.