It had been nearly four months since Nano Ise and Captain Rukia Kuchiki tricked Shunsui into spending an unforgettable weekend with Mia Takahashi. Actually, the plan had been Jushiro's, but Nanao and Captain Kuchiki had been the ones to carry it out.

Now the beautiful woman laid naked across his strong body, her thick dark brown hair fanned out off her neck.

"Fuck.." Mia gasped.

Her breast heaved with each breath she took, her normally pale skin was flushed a lively shade of pink and covered with sweat. That was par for the course when she spent the night with Shunsui in his Captain's quarters.

"That never gets old." He chuckled planting a small kiss on the top of her head.

Shunsui stretched his long limbs lazily before bringing his arms behind his head ginning widely. Nothing was better than having a beautiful naked woman lay across his body.

Mia laughed before taking his lips fully with her own.

"No." She started. "That most definitely never get's old."

Mia smiled brightly as she rolled off him, fanning her face trying to cool off. A round with Shunsui always left her skin hot and flushed. Pulling at her hair Mia rolled it up tightly into a knot at the top of her head.

Shunsui pouted at her actions. He loved it when she wore it down, loved the way it brushed over her soft creamy skin as he moved her body in ecstasy. He especially liked the red tint that shone when he moved her and caught the light just right.

"Don't give me that look." She narrowed her eyes at him, a hint of amusement shining through the golden highlights in her otherwise dark eyes.

"Why do you always rush off afterwards?" He asked as he watched her hastily tie her uniform together.

"You're the one who insisted we kept this a secret."

"I did, but that was to punish Nanao and Captain Kuchiki, not myself."

Shunsui smiled as he stood up, stalking towards her like a predator. Wrapping his large arms around her frame Shunsui pulled her close. He took a deep breath, inhaling her sweet scent before nuzzling his face at the base of her sensitive neck.

"If I were any other man, I might think you were just using me for my body." He whispered against her ear enjoying the way her body reacted to his. Mia was always reacting to his presence, it was almost as if she couldn't get enough of him, something that had never happened before.

Mia turned planting a quick kiss on his lips.

"I am." She winked before pushing him away. "I have an appointment with Captain Kotetsu, and you're making me late."

"What do you need to see her for?" Shunsui asked as he reached for his own uniform. He had about ten minuets before Nanao showed up to wake him for the day.

"Never you mind, I'm late! See you tonight." She called blowing a kiss to him before slipping out his window.

Shunsui watched her as she disappeared in the distance towards the relief station. She hadn't been feeling well lately, something Mia had been desperately trying to hide from him.

Sighing heavily Shunsui draped his signature pink kimono over his broad shoulders.

Mia had quickly become the brightest light in his long dark life. She was bright, compassionate, and funny. She also happened to be the sexiest woman he had ever had the pleasure of tasting. Mia was so perfect he often wondered what the hell she would want with an old man like him.

"You're a fool old man, making her sneak around when you should be showing her off. She loves you more than anyone else ever would."

Mia ran as fast as she could to the relief station but she was still at least ten minutes late.

"I'm sorry I'm late Captain! I got held up."

Mia bowed deeply, hoping she wasn't too late to keep their appointment. I knew I should have snuck out before he woke up!

"Don't worry about it." Captain Kotetsu smiled back at her. "Why don't you take a seat, tell me what brings you here today."

Mia came into the room and sat down.

"Thank you Captain Kotesu. Again I'm so sorry."

"So what seems to be the problem?"

"Lately I haven't been able to keep anything down. No matter how hungry I am. I'm extremely tired all the time no matter how much sleep I get, and I'm starting to worry."

"That could be quite serious." Captain Kotesu said as she got up and came to stand in front of Mia. "Let me check your vitals and we'll go from there."

Captain Kotesu gave Mia a thorough once over all while asking her the standard questions.

"Tell me Mia have you been sexually active?"

"Oh uhh yeah I've been pretty active the last few months." Mia said thinking of this morning. And last night. Shunsui seemed to have a deep appetite for her, not that she minded.

"I see. Mia have you considered you could be pregnant?"

"Pregnant?" Mia repeated stunned. She thought for some time trying to remember the last time she had completed a cycle. "Oh my!" She exclaimed.

Mia found it difficult to concentrate on work for the rest of the day. She tried to push the news out of her mind but she couldn't seem to stop thinking about it. I guess when you have as much sex as we've been having it's bound to happen.

Finally the day was over and Mia was able to go home. She probably should try to eat but she didn't think she could handle the dinner crowd.

Mia walked slowly towards the squad one barracks in a daze, having no idea how she planned to break this particular news to Shunsui. Although the two had been inseparable since that weekend, no one knew about them. She was starting to regret agreeing to the strange arrangement. It seemed funny at first, but now it was as if it was a dirty little secret. Mia often wondered if her age wasn't playing a factor in his decision to keep quiet. Now they found themselves in such a situation.

Slowly she reached her hand down, gently pressing it against her stomach.

"How on earth am I going to tell him?" She asked out loud.

Mia began to panic, feeling her last meal churning in her stomach. She quickly took a deep breath, willing herself to calm down before it made a reappearance. Breathing deeply Mia decided on turning around and going back to her own barracks. I just need more time to sort out my feelings!

Arriving at her room, Mia slowly pushed her door opened and gasped at what greeted her there.

"Shunsui, what are you doing here?" She asked quickly closing her door.

"Can't a man surprise a beautiful woman with a home cooked meal?" He asked innocently gesturing to the basket sitting on her table.

"Ha!" Mia laughed. "Who are you trying to impress, we both know you don't cook."

"I said it was a home cooked meal, I never said it was cooked in my home." He added with a sly wink.

"Still, what are you doing here? I thought we agreed to only meet at your place. You know since my room is in the barracks and someone could hear you." She added bitterly under her breath. It didn't matter, he heard her anyways.

"Well someone's in a mood tonight." He said, sitting up straighter.

"You're the one who made the rules, I'm just reminding you." Mia said as she disappeared behind a silk screen, stripping off her uniform and pulling on a bright pink kosode. "Look I'm really not in the mood tonight Shunsui." She added coming back into the room.

"Not in the mood for what?"

Mia took a deep breath and let it out slowly.

"I'm not in the mood for you."

"Ouch."

"It's not like that. I just...I just got a lot on my mind. I need some quiet to process it."

"Do you need space and quiet?" He asked stepping towards her.

Shunsui held his arms out, inviting her to seek comfort in his arms.

Mia bounced on her heels torn. She couldn't resist that man and he damn well knew it. She could feel the tears building in her eyes and hastily turned so he couldn't see.

"Alright Mia, I'll go."

Shunsui walked over to her, placing his hand on her shoulder. He gave her a gentle squeeze before leaning down to whisper in her ear.

"I wanted to talk to you about something important tonight but it can wait till your up for it." Shunsui started for the door but stopped just before going out. "Make sure you eat Mia, you haven't been eating enough."

"Shunsui." She called before he walked out the door.

"Yes Mia?"

"This isn't like breaking up or anything."

Shunsui laughed before turning around.

"As if you could get rid of me that easily. You're stuck with me forever Mia. I'm never letting you go."

"Good." Mia smiled back before he turned and walked out the door.

A part of Mia regretted pushing him out the door, but a bigger part of her selfishly wanted to take this night for her self. She just wanted one night to be blissfully happy about the news she got today. One night to be excited about carrying the child of the man she loved.

She walked over to the table and unpacked the food he had brought for her. Her stomach was tied up in knots but she forced herself to eat something. It can't be good for the baby to not eat after all.

If he's not happy she thought as she took a bite of the rice ball he had brought, It'll just break my heart. I'm just not ready for that.

Mia woke the next day feeling a bit sad. She couldn't remember the last time she spent the night alone and she certainly didn't like not being next to Shunsui. She tossed and turned all night without the peacefulness his presence brought to her. I sure hope I won't have to get used to sleeping without him after I tell him about the baby.

Mia got dressed quickly and headed down to the mess hall. She had decided to confide in her new friend over breakfast. She piled up a plate of food, knowing she needed to eat and keep her strength up.

Mia quickly walked across the mess hall spotting her friend and sitting her plate next to her's.

"Hana I'm freaking out here!"

"What now?" She asked looking up.

Mia was taken aback. Maybe it was just her hormones talking but it seemed like her friend didn't really want to talk to her. Maybe she was wrong. After all Hana had always been there when she needed someone to talk to. Mia took a deep breath and plunged forward. Damn hormones!

"I'm pregnant." She whispered making sure no one was around to hear her.

"Ok. Why is that a problem? It's good news right?"

"Well I haven't told the father yet."

"Why not?"

"I don't know." Mia said as she blew out another puff of air.

Mia sat next to her friend, pushing away her plate of food and resting her head on her hand. She knew she needed to eat, she just couldn't bring herself to do it.

"I guess I'm just worried he won't be happy. It'll break my heart."

"Why wouldn't he be happy?" She asked pushing a small bowl of plain rice in front of Mia and giving her a pointed look.

"I don't know. We've never really talked about this kind of stuff. He just doesn't really seem like the type of man who would be into this sort of thing you know?"

"Well you won't know until you tell him. So quit worrying about it and go tell him already." Hana went back to her breakfast.

Mia got the message loud and clear. She dug into the bowl of plain rice, relieved it didn't immediately make her want to throw up.

One of the best things about Hana was she gave clear uncensored advice. And she was almost always right on the money.

Like usual Hana was right, there was no sense in getting worked up until she talked to Shunsui. All that added stress can't be good for the baby either. I have to give him a chance, I have to tell him. Who knows maybe he will be excited!

"Your absolutely right Hana. I'll tell him today for sure!"

"That's the spirit. Good luck Mia."