A/n: This story will contain tons of mind issues. If that's not your thing, please don't read. Thank you.

Pink.

Pink was all she saw. Was what she wanted to see. It was odd for her to be here…here being a peaceful place because she felt like garbage…tossed and unneeded. Why would she want to be in a peaceful place? A person like her didn't deserve it. She caused Shiro-kun pain when he was only trying to protect her.

'Shiro-kun…would you ever forgive me? Maybe not, after what I put you through.' She thought, hurt washing over her as if she plunged into an ocean.

Noise.

Noise was what she heard. Behind her, the fourth squad was looking for her, she was sure of it. After waking up, she discovered the room was not her own, but a dimly lit one. There was a mask on her mouth, a breathing mask. It was then she realized where she was. She picked herself up and reached over to the side table, where someone carelessly placed a health report.

Another note was attached to it, explaining how the deep cut came about on her chest. It was then she remembered what happened. Her eyes travelled down to the grass as she held back tears.

He stopped walking.

There was a disruption in the fourth squad building. He shook his head; it wasn't his concern. Right now, he wanted to be alone…he needed to think. And he walked along the forest's edge, thinking.

Pink.

He saw pink and his eyes narrowed. Such a colour didn't deserve to exist. 'Why am I here?' He wondered and then realized that someone very close to him said something about this scenery.

'If I had the gift of sight, I would watch the cherry blossom trees. For they are nature's most beautiful creation.'

He snorted. How foolish he had been to listen to his words…back then, he thought his senior was the wisest of all the Gotei-13. How wrong he was and regretted believing to him. For everywhere he went, echoes of Tousen's deep and knowing voice could be heard.

Noise.

He still heard noise behind him. He could hear some shouts of 'Lieutenant!' and 'Fifth squad.' It didn't make much sense but he didn't want to see pink anymore. Scowling at them, he took out his soul cutter. He was on the verge of ripping them down when a timid voice called out.

"H-Hold on!"

She was sitting against the pine trees along the edge of the forest, at the top of the hills, when he came. He was watching the trees as well. She regarded him from above as he reached for his soul cutter…and realized his intentions.

She ran from her spot from her place on the hill and towards him. Why did he want to ruin the beauty? The trees were the only peace left in Soul Society. There was no way she would let those trees die.

He stopped.

Turning around half way, he found a girl running - no limping towards him. He put down his soul cutter and watched her limp to him. She was out of breath and placed her hands on her knees, gasping for air. He recognised the hairstyle, especially that bun holder. It was the vice-captain of the fifth division.

Pain.

She felt pain erupting from the inside her ribcage and collapsed strong arms gently eased her down on the grassy ground.

Her dark eyes turned to the man and recognised him as the ninthth division vice-captain. The sixty-nine on his cheek was very distinctive.

"Th-Thank you." She looked down and he took a seat next to her.

"Um…why were you going to cut down that tree?" She asked while keeping her head down.

His dark eyes kept ahead, "Because it made me sick."

A confused and unintelligent noise came out of her mouth. He then explained further. "Here we are, trying to pick up the scrapes of trust left and there they are…standing so damn perfect." He spat the last word out and she frowned.

She didn't really understand him but she tried. From what she heard, this man was very close to the blind captain. Then he betrayed him…just like Aizen. That's what was written the note but Captain Aizen didn't betray them. It must have been Captain Gin who was the mastermind. Putting the thought aside, the vice-captain spoke.

"I'm sorry…but I don't agree with you." She somewhat deciphered what he was talking about. "I think that they show us hope."

He glanced at her, "Hope?"

"Yes, these flowers bloom." She smiled slowly. "It's a sign that there is still hope for everyone…despite the hurting events everyone went through…"

Her smile slowly shrunk; Captain Aizen would definitely come back to Soul Society...and her. The other Lieutenant looked at the sky,

"Hope? For what? We're…not at war and losing."

She looked up at his eyes and recognized sadness. "Maybe not for war…but people need hope for something else…always."

Memories of the past months shoot through her mind. "But if we ever do…Please remember this day and the blossoms."

She closed her eyes and opened them to see that he was staring at her. She gave him a little smile, for some reason, talking to him made her feel better. He was a stranger yet not. A man who was always in the background yet not.

Smile.

Despite her injuries, the girl still smiled for him. When was the last time he did that for someone? Brown eyes wondered down to her chest. The tightly tied bandages were starting to rip and a thin line of blood seeped thorough.

Her eyes followed his gaze down.

"Go back to the squad. They're looking for you." She shook her head.

"No, I'll be fine. It's just a little blood and I want to think."

He frowned, "Think later, right now you need rest and more bandages. Deep cut?"

"Yes but I'll be fine-"

"No, you won't." Before she could protest, he picked her up in his arms and started to walk.

It was her turn to frown; "I can walk by myself."

"I know, but you wouldn't go right?" His answer was crisp and showed no room for arguements. She squirmed and he sighed.

"If you're embarrassed, pretend to asleep." He said, keeping his eyes on the path. She stopped and looked at him. He didn't bother to look down at her.

Does he know my name?

She wondered. Even if she noticed him in hallways, battles or meetings, he might not be as observant.

"My name is Hinamori Momo."

"I know. Hisagi Shuuhei."

She lowered her eyes and grinned, glad she was wrong. "I know."

Both soldiers knew it wouldn't be the last time they would talk.

Fortunately, Hanataro was the one to finally spot them walking towards the fourth division quarters. He went over to them and thanked the man before starting to direct him to her room.

Unfortunately, Hitsugaya was the one who spotted them together.