A/N - This story is one the popped into my head after seeing a picture on DevArt by ~Brakish. I don't own any Bleach charas.

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Laughter filled the spacious bathroom as Kenpachi caught his tiny lieutenant so he could give her a bath. The big lifted Yachiru above his head, his deep laugh kind and happy. Yachiru joined in, her giggling light and airy. "Bath time, little one," he rumbled and pulled her close.

She giggled again, "Alright, Ken-chan."

Settling on the bottom of the large tub, Kenpachi proceeded to clean his adorable companion thoroughly. With an impish smile, she scrambled over his shoulder and started to tickle him. "Ya-ha-ha-chiru, I'm gonna get you," he laughed as he pulled the pink haired girl back in front of him. With a grin, he gently started to give her a noogie. Squealing, she threw her arms around his broad waist. They stayed that way for a moment, water and bubbles swirling around them. With a grin, unlike his battle grins, he picked her and stepped from the tub to the shower.

"Oooh, Ken-chan, that's cold," she squealed again, as the cold water hit their bodies. Swiftly, he rinsed them off and stepped out, wrapping the girl in a bright, floral towel.

"You tucked me out, kiddo. Nap time," Kenpachi walked to his room. Setting Yachiru on the bed, he grabbed a simple cotton haori to wear. Once on, he gave a yawn and lay down. Yachiru curled up by his side, and both promptly fell asleep.