she still didn't understand the stupid concept of it...valentine's day, flowers, chocolates, cards with sappy messages...and why did the shinigami women's society suddenly decide to celebrate this human tradition? and finding just the right gift for all of her friends was just damn impossible. and renji was the hardest to shop for. there was no way she would ever get him a frilly card with a mushy lovey message. and he certainly wasn't the stuffed animal type of guy.
why the hell am i putting so much thought into this? it's just one day...i've bought him plenty of things before...
"I can't believe i'm doing this..." was her last thought as she went to her last resort.
"oh! rukia-chan! come in!" the voice rang as she slid the door open.
"um...matsumoto-fukutaichou. i need-"
"don't tell me! you need something to give renji!" she began rummaging through boxes and bags that laid around her office. "aha! how about this!" she pulled out frilly red lingerie. rukia's cheeks burned a deep red as she violently shook her head.
"oh come on! it'll be cute! just try it on quick, see how it looks!" matsumoto pushed her into a back room. a few minutes later she had the silky garment on, struggling with strings and bows. just as she was about to show matsumoto (mostly so she could just get out of the undergarment) she heard the door open outside.
"ah! renji!" shit. she could feel her pulse quicken.
"uh...i'm looking for a gift for-"
"don't tell me! you need something to give rukia!"
"well i have some things...i just don't know if she'll like them..."
"of course she will! they're from you! but let's see it anyways" she could hear objects falling to the ground. "hmm...earrings...not bad...a bandana...renji, she's not you...pens? is this an office party? a chappy rabbit! perfect!" rukia's heart almost leapt out of her chest, now wanting to see this rabbit. "it's so cute! and fluffy! and it's so big!"
rukia couldn't take it anymore. well it was Chappy they were talking about... with a loud thud she toppled out of the back room, landing in front of a shocked renji. his eyes dilated as his face brightened. matsumoto beamed with a look of evil delight.
"rukia...you...you...er..." turning away, he shoved the large stuffed animal at her.
"it's absolutely adorable!!!" she squealed, throwing her arms around his neck. his arms hesitantly wrapped around her, feeling so odd touching bare skin. she pulled back, grinning from ear to ear. his hand ran up her back, resting on the back of her head, gently pushing her forward. their lips akwardly crashed together. in the background matsumoto cleared her throat a few times, going unnoticed.