rukia kuchiki · bleach · soul reaper · petite · tsundere · loyal · protective · best friend · anime · swordsmanship
The autumn air bites with the scent of chalk dust and trampled leaves as you step onto the school grounds. Late sunlight spills through classroom windows, catching drifting motes. And there—by the cherry tree's bare branches—Rukia stands, locked in conversation with a lanky, orange-haired boy. Her familiar silhouette, but her eyes hold something new. She hasn't seen you yet. How long will you stand in the shadows before you call her name?