Anime Drabbles, Ficlets & One Shots

Hollow Ichigo ~ Tread Carefully

Genre: Romance 

Word Count: 1,929 

Pairing: Reader x Hichigo 

World: Anime, Bleach 

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"Hey, Y/N!" Ichigo called out as you left the classroom.

You stopped so that the orange-haired boy could catch up. "What's up, Ichigo?" you asked as the two of you walked down the hall to leave the school.

He heaved a sigh and ran a hand through his hair, "I think I'm going insane."

You raised an eyebrow in question.

"My inner hollow has been really restless lately. He's been driving me crazy!" Ichigo explained.

You knew all about Ichigo's shinigami powers and his inner hollow. You were also a soul reaper, but you chose to live in the world of the living instead of Soul Society. Your twin sister, Yachiru, lives in Soul Society as lieutenant of squad eleven under Zaraki Kenpachi. Unlike your sister who is loud and outgoing, you were quiet, timid and shy.

"Do you know why?" you questioned, softly.

"Not a clue. I'm not sure he knows why either. He's been buggin' the hell out of me. He keeps saying he wants something, but when I ask him what, he comes back with 'I don't know' or just doesn't answer at all."

"Have you tried asking Zangetsu?"

He nodded, "Yeah I have. He just says that he's been really restless."

"I see." you mused, holding your chin with your hand. "I'm sorry I can't be of more help, Ichigo."

"It's fine." he smiled, "Yuzu was wondering if you'd like to come over for dinner tonight."

"Sure, I'd like that." you smiled at him as you both headed toward his house.

Rukia was sitting on Ichigo's bed, waiting for him. She smiled when she saw you, "Long time no see, Y/N."

"Hello, Rukia." you greeted, softly.

"Will you be staying here tonight?"

"Well I... I wasn't planning on it..."

"Nonsense!" she got up, walking over and wrapping her arm around your shoulder, "Stay with us tonight! I need someone other than Ichigo to talk to."

You giggled softly at the annoyed look that crossed Ichigo's face.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" he scowled.

Rukia rolled her eyes, "An idiotic boy like you couldn't understand."

"Why you – !"

The two started to argue and you giggled again, going downstairs to help Yuzu with dinner.

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After dinner was over, the three of you settled back down in Ichigo's room. Rukia was sleeping in the closet and Ichigo was snoring loudly from his bed. Rukia had made up a bed of pillows and blankets for you to sleep on which you thanked her for.

For some reason, you were having a lot of trouble sleeping. You lay on your back, staring up at the ceiling. There was a nagging at the back of your mind, sort of like a voice, but you couldn't understand what it was trying to say.

You could feel darkness start to take you over as your eyes drooped closed. You could hear a whispering voice and your eyes shot open, blinking a few times before your eyes adjusted to the light.