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♕♛ It wasn't hard to locate Yuzuki once he got in Japan. Especially since he had walked by a large sign with her name on it just the day before. A school of the arts. While he was glad she found happiness, a small part of him was immensely irritated. That she would leave him and the rest of the soul society for something so simple.

When he thought about it, he wasn't even that mad that she had gone. It was because she left without a word to him or anyone else. She'd chase him down when he left, but she had not even given him that chance. Not even a hint or warning. The last time he saw her was in the Doragon Raunji, where he emptied his heart to her, and she told him to wait for her answers. So much for that. How long was he supposed to wait? How long was it going to take for her to send even a letter to let him know that she was safe, or did she plan to hide from him and the rest of her life forever?

Cutting off those thoughts, he walked through one of the alleyways which led to her school. He'd gone back during the day, knowing full well that she'd be there. He didn't expect to fight her or anything when he saw her again. He couldn't. He was in a gigai just like her. The clothes he wore were simple enough. A grey suit jacket with a white, long sleeved collared shirt and a red tie. Jeans below that. His hair, once black, was now the color it was before he died. Brown, with hints of gold and red in strands when they caught light. His eyes didn't change though. No matter what the humans thought, he wouldn't change his eyes with the gigai. When Yuzuki saw him, he wanted her to know right then who it was that she left behind.

Once again, he had to cut off the vicious thoughs. Sure he was irritated, but he also cared about her. His heart raced even now when he thought about her, and he knew that even if she resisted, he couldn't hurt Yuzuki.

Stopping in his tracks, the arrancar let out a small sigh. The school was right at the exit of the alley. Just looking at it...he could see her. She wasn't hurt, she hadn't changed. As soon as he saw her though, he ducked back around the corner. He couldn't let her see him. What if she ran? As much as he hated it, he'd have to surprise her.

Seeing a cart of boxes and cans next to him, most likely belonging to someone less fortunate, Set had a plan. Placing his hands against the handle of it, he'd pull it. Hard. The cart would zoom from around the corner and slam against the wall of the alley, cracking it slightly as cans and boxes toppled. If Yuzuki still knew what if meant to protect, she'd inspect what just happened to see if it was a hollow attack. If she did, he'd come from around the corner, grab her, pull her back, then pin her to the wall. All in a swift, fluid motion, but with nowhere near the strength that he used to pull the cart.

If she didn't come, he'd just have to come up with something else.

♕♛ Beautiful as always. Even through the tension in the air, the subtle scent of lavender cut through it all. Her shocked expression told him that she wasn't expecting anyone anytime soon, however then she stopped, and a somber look came about her. It took all his power and some of his rage for him to not give in. He'd embrace her, maybe even kiss her after so long apart. When she said that she missed him, he paused, then shook his head. "No...no, don't say that. If you missed me, you would have sent me something. Anything. If it wasn't for this, I would have thought that you were dead." His voice held contained anger, but also hurt. That was obviously evident. As he spoke, he moved his hand from one of hers, touching the necklace he gave her.

"Honestly...I waited for you. But after a month of waiting and no answer to those questions I asked, I realized you were gone. Another month went buy and I thought you'd return, but you didn't. I didn't know if you were dead, on the run, or taken. Then I searched your pressure and searched for you one more month. Till I found you today." He didn't know if he wanted to grip her wrists and press her to the wall tighter, or if he wanted to let her go and let her answer him. In actuality, he wanted his answers but didn't want to let her go. It had been three months since he spent that one day with her. He'd already been gone for two months before that. It had been awhile since he'd been able to share warmth with her.

"So what is there to say? I can't...I can't believe that you even missed me till I know more."

♕♛ Set sometimes wished he was a lesser man, believe it or not. He looked up to men who beat their wives, drowned their sorrows in glass bottles, then went about their days without a care. Not because he respected them, but because he knew he could never do it. He was always too kind, and everyone knew it, but he could show a rage that could drown the world. After it though, he'd regret everything.

Looking into her brown, soft eyes, listening to her trembling voice, he realized that he'd been gripping her since he'd pressed her to the wall. It became clear to him and he softened it to the point where it was like that night, where he kissed her before leaving. He saw just who he was grabbing and his chest hurt.

At this point he was presented with a choice.

He could give in to his anger and completely ruin the image of himself in her mind, show her a monster.

He could let go of her and tell her. "Yuzuki, you look happy here. I'm glad you left the corruption and made a home here, but...my home is in the soul society. I can't share this happiness with you. Goodbye, Yuzuki." And then he could walk away, listening to her crying, and then disappear from her life forever and leave her with the good memories of him.

Or, he could give in to himself. Which he did. The other choices weren't him, they weren't from his heart. Set watched her eyes, and felt sadness. Immeasurable sadness. He pulled her to him and wrapped his arms around her, giving her his warmth, embracing her. "I believe you...and I forgive you." He hadn't held her in 3 months, and didn't spend more than a day with her in half a year. "I missed you too." He'd say, acknowledging that he believed that too.

He knew this would end bad though. There would be a point where he couldn't stay with her anymore, or the soul society would locate her. He'd either have to take her with him, or spend a few days with her, then leave for good, or...Leave the Soul Society to have a life away from war. He couldn't choose at the moment. It was too soon. At the moment, it seemed the second option was the easiest.. Though of course, it wouldn't be easy when he actually left her.

Things could never be simple with Yuzuki.

♕♛ Set felt her arms wrap around his neck and over his shoulders. In return, he moved closer to her, his arms around her waist keeping them close. It had been awhile since they had embraced so passionately. All he could do was curl the corners of his lips up in a small smile. It was then that she looked at him, and her face went red, her brown eyes staring before she rose up. He was about to say her name, ask her what was wrong, but nothing was.

Her lips pressed to his, and his heart nearly stopped. It ended up doing the opposite though, speeding up, and his eyes widened for a moment. With pink cheeks and covered lips, Set didn't even think, he just kissed her back, pressing his lips back against hers and closing his eyes. Her taste, her warmth, for the moment it was all his. It all left them curious though. Didn't she know that kissing wasn't just a friendly thing? This is my answer, isn't it? He briefly thought, stepping forwards and pressing her back softly to the wall as he kissed the brunette, still keeping her in his hold. No matter what, he wasn't positive on whether or not this was her saying that she'd be with him, but he couldn't care less. That was until he found that he needed air. The soft, subtle movements of their lips against each other could only last so long.

Before he pulled away, he did something different, something to show how much he enjoyed the kiss. And that his next question wasn't anything bad. He lightly licked her lower lip in the kiss, a sign of wanting to continue while gently tracing his hands across her hips. Despite it though, he pulled away and drew a silent breath. "...Why? The question that Yuzuki almost always asked after a kiss was spoken back to her. He could now see why she was always so curious.

In a silent alley with cracks of light from the sun peeking above, Set had the brunette cornered, though only the simplest of questions left his lips after he had shared them with her. Though he knew full well there was no simple answer. Set was never able to find one to give Yuzuki, not simply at least.

♕♛ Set's heartbeat was rabid, and if she hadn't replied sooner, he would've completely gave into his own wants and pinned her back to the wall to continue. Her hand was on his collar, and the other was tangled in his hair. Her breathing reflected his own, and her voice alone made his cheeks heat up. She sounded so excited, restless, it thrilled him. Then there was her scent. Soothing lavender was replaced by something way more heavy, and he was in the center of it with her.

Have we switched roles today? The words came from her with hitched, yet restless breathing. He gave a small laugh, his coming out nearly the same. "Don't get ahead of yourself." With those words spoken, he held her closer, their bodies pressed subtly together. He felt her leg curl around his, and he felt a completely different warmth at the closeness. When she told him that he was the only one she ever wanted to kiss like that, Set was surprised. He always figured she had so many suitors, and that he was one out of many. Because of that he tried so hard for her, did everything. Because he knew that he felt the same for her. She was the only one he wanted to kiss like that.

Yuzuki continued then, and Set was shocked. She would give in to her feelings? There was actually a possibility of love between them? Deep down inside himself, Set knew that all this meant that she was now his, and vice versa. That he actually had a chance with her. "The feelings mutual, Yuzuki. I have feelings that I want to express better as well, how ever I can." He wasn't done with that sentence. As Yuzuki played with his jacket, Set thought about the Soul Society at the moment. Maybe...if it had been a simple meeting with her before he left, things would have been easier. But no, she kissed him and it turned out more passionate than ever. Then she gave him a chance. He couldn't leave. He'd give up the home he had there to make one with the brunette.

"I'll stay with you, Yuzuki. I want to be with you."

He wondered if she would know the importance of those words. Even if she didn't, he could not care less. At the moment, he just wanted to share himself with Yuzuki. Set leaned down and placed his lips against the girls one more time, hands holding her small hips and rubbing them slightly. He savored her taste for a moment before pulling away.

"Now, why don't you give me the grand tour of this place that you call your home now?" He'd ask with a brilliant smile, not knowing the area that well. She most likely did. Hell, she had a school.