It's better if he doesn't know

by leave2die

Captain Ukitake is terminally ill and has been for a while. However he's been hiding this from his best friend. When Kyoraku starts to ask questions its up to the elder captain to tell or possibly lose his old friend.

1. Chapter 1

I DO NOT OWN BLEACH

A/N: Rated T for swearing and a few other things.

This particular day in the Soul Society had not been kind to a certain elder captain. There had been five hollow exterminations and it seemed like it was just one thing after the other. One particularly violent cough sent blood onto his handkerchief staining the hand crafted silk red. With a sigh his slim frame sank into the love seat silver hair falling past his shoulder strands in his face over pale skin. Showing just how rough the day had been apparently time was not on his side either. When another cough drowned out ringing from his phone. After taking medicine newly refilled a voice reached his ears "Jushiro it's me you didn't answer you're phone and Rukia told me you had a rough day." Always so worried thought the shinigami with a small smile recognizing his friend's voice immediately he composed himself making his way to the door and opening it to greet his friend. They sat in his living room "I'm fine Shunsui please don't worry it's only fatigue" a placid smile warm and friendly crossed equally pale lips trying to calm his friend. "I can't help but worry Jushiro you've been fatigued a lot lately." He should have expected him to be observant still it was a subject that no good could come from. "Relax old friend, have some tea" tanned hands picked up an antique cup set down before him. Ukitake had made it while his friend talked. "If something is wrong you can always tell me you know that" the brunette brought said cup to his lips taking a sip. "I understand but really there's nothing wrong" came the gentle reassurance relaxing somewhat Kyoraku just sighed accepting it for now at least.