“We have to break up.”

There. He said it.

The life of a soul reaper wasn’t easy. Everyday he was trying to save the world and his loved ones. His sister, his mother- his family had been exposed to the dangers of the soul society, and he couldn’t let that happen to the person he loved the most. It just wasn’t fair.

Ichigo watched as you tilted your head with a slightly amused but confused expression. He let out an annoyed huff and looked away frustrated.

“I’m serious. We’re done. I’m not happy in this relationship.”

It physically hurt him to say that. Because it wasn’t the truth, but he had to do whatever he could to ensure you would leave him. And get you as far away as possible from his dangerous duties.