Chapter 3

"I-I said it!" tears were gathering in your eyes. You didn't know what you were hoping for so you just ran like a coward. You were terrified he was going to reject you. He didn't see you that way, but you needed to say it. You needed to tell him how you felt. Especially since he wasn't going to be coming to visit you as much.

Your lips quivered as you rubbed your eyes. "I'm so stupi-" you staggered when he was suddenly in front of you. He frowned. "You really think you could outrun a reaper." you flinched, spinning around to take off in the opposite direction.

"Stop running you little brat!" before you could get away he grabbed your wrist. You stopped abruptly. He pulled you back and you stumbled into him.

"You can't just say shit like that and just..." his words trailed off when he saw the hopeless look in your eyes. Tears were streaming down your cheeks. He was slightly startled. He had never seen you look so vulnerable.

You looked down ashamed. "I-I'm sorry." you mumbled.

"What the hell are you apologizing for!" he asked annoyed. You shifted as he slowly released your hand. "I-I don't know, I-I just.."

"How long." you watched him. "H-How long what?" you asked confused. "How long have you had feelings for me?" he questioned. You looked up with trembling eyes.

"S-Since we met." you admitted. You had of course met through Ichigo. You were happy when he introduced you to the visoreds, But one specific visored had caught your eyes. You were happy when the both of you started talking. You realized he was a big grump and even so you still fell for him. Back then though, you thought he and Mashiro were a thing, you were shocked to find out they weren't she laughed in your face saying they were more like siblings. You were grateful, but after that she kept pestering you to confess. You never did though. You were too much of a coward.

You finally told him. "I-I'm sorry I mphp-" your eyes flew open when he tugged you forward. He hand slipped into your hair and he pressed his lips to your own. You struggled at first, partly in fear partly in shock. His hands were firm, and the intensity he was kissing you with made you feel like he had been longing to do this for sometime now. The passion he poured into the kiss was making you dizzy. You pulled away. "W-What the he-" he pushed you against the wall reconnecting your lips. You couldn't believe this was happening. You whimpered, tears involuntarily streaming down your cheeks. Kensei pulled away this time looking at you.

"W-WHY THE HELL ARE YOU CRYING!!" you sobbed slightly rubbing your eyes. "I-It's just, w-why would you do something like that." you tried to contain your tears but they kept flowing.

He stared at you incredulously. "Are you stupid." He asked face palming. You glared. "Now you're calling me- H-Hey what are you doing!?!" he picked you up bridal style and you thrashed about to get out of his grasp. "Stay still." the serious tone made you stop. In a second he disappeared, reappearing on the roof of another building. You just watched as he carried you in his arms. After a while you realized where he was taking you.

When you were outside the door of your apartment he placed you down. You stood at the door unsure of what to do. He could have just flashstepped the both of you in. But he wanted you to let him in you realized. "Now that I think about he's never just popped into my house, he always uses the door. "

"Open it." you jumped at his voice. You were a bit too scared to oppose him, but you didn't want to let him in either. You finally turned to him with a stern look. Your words betrayed your posture.

"N-No, I'm not going to open the door." your voice was supposed to be meant as a statement, but it came out shakily.

"If you don't open the door.." he moved forward and your eyes widened in alarm when his hand moved to your thigh. You squeaked as he leaned in, face dangerously close to your own. "I'm going to take advantage of you right out here." he whispered sultrily. You swallowed, spinning around and opening the door hurriedly. You stepped in, Kensei not too far behind. You made sure to keep a distance between the both of you. Of course he noticed.

"W-Well, what do you have to say for yourself." you said pointing at him. He didn't say anything, just looked at you. You stumbled backwards when he started to walk towards you.

"W-Wait stop!" you turned to run off, even though you knew it was useless. Kensei grabbed you from the back, wrapping his arms around your torso. You shivered when his lips brushed against you ear. "P-Please stop.." you mumbled. Kensei tightened his hold.

"(Y/N), do I seem like the type to do things halfheartedly." you gave him a side glance. "N-No." you replied. "You think I would kiss you just for laughs. Am I that much of a player in your eyes." he released you and you turned. He looked angry. "You think I would kiss you like that...touch you like that if I didn't return your feelings." your eyes were wide.

"You're dumber than I thought." he grumbled placing a hand on the right side of his face. He let out a breath and you realized he was...blushing.

You stared in awe. "You've been driving me crazy for years. The first time we met and Ichigo told me you were his friend I thought you were just a little brat. You kept trying to make yourself so tough. In my eyes humans have always been fragile. But you proved me wrong with just a few words. " he smiled at the memory and your cheeks colored at the scene.

"Then the next time I saw you, you were beating the crap out of a hollow. It was so damn hot." you weren't sure what to say now. He was now standing directly in front of you.

"When I told you I would be leaving and you weren't affected I was a bit annoyed. I can see now you were just trying to save face. You were as lonely as I was. " you looked at him with quivering lips as you nodded. You rushed forward into his arms. He smiled, hugging you.

"I don't want you to stop visiting me." you cried holding unto him tightly. He rubbed your head affectionately. "I won't, I was just teasing. " you looked up with a glare.

"That's not funny!!" you wanted to smack him but he just smirked at you. You looked away.

"Why are you acting so shy?" you puffed your cheeks. "T-This is new to me you know. I-I've never...never..." He raised an eyebrow.

"Was I your first kiss?" you nodded embarrassed. "Y-Yeah."

"Pftt-HAHAHAHAHA!" an irk mark formed on your head when he bursted out laughing. You clenched your fist driving it into his stomach. He groaned at the force leaning over.

"No more kisses for you!!" you yelled turning your back. "H-Hey I was just kidding come on!" he chased after you but you flashstepped away.

"Don't be like that!"! He yelled and you smirked.

"Baka.""