Disclaimer: I don't know why disclaimers are required. We all know that Bleach belongs to the genius, Tite Kubo, right? And we all know that I'm not a genius in writing manga, right? Thus, by using simple logic, it's quite obviously I do not own Bleach, and disclaimers are declared unnecessary.

Author's note: This story will introduce my OC, which I have been brainstorming for a while now. I thought him up because, as we all have noticed, Toshiro Hitsugaya is cold, and awkward in socializing. He doesn't have any real male friends, and I just thought that it would be nice if he met someone like my OC back in the Academy. It would certainly help Hitsugaya in hard times. So this character was made. (I won't reveal his name just yet)

This will take place back in the Academy, when Hitsugaya enters in the sixth year class, and meets the boy for the first time. Of course, that doesn't mean they'll become fast friends, though.

The first day for Toshiro Hitsugaya in the sixth year class. This class probably won't be any different from the other classes, thought Hitsugaya with disappointment. The first reaction on seeing him would be shock due to his age and appearance. After all, many who have heard of him usually expect a teenage boy, NOT a child boy. Apparently, whoever talked about him tended to fail to mention that he's short and as young looking as a seven-year-old boy. Which led to the stares when he entered a new class. Then the whispers would start. All of the whispers would doubt his intelligence and skill, because a kid couldn't possibly be a genius. However, once Hitsugaya showed his skills in practice, the whispers of doubt would change to stares of awe and fear. There would be several jealous glares too.

The genius sighed as he arrived at the door to another usual class. Better to get this over with, he supposed as he opened the door. The class's chatter stopped immediately as every student turned to look at the new addition. There was a moment of silence as the students in their seats observed the boy, while the boy remained standing. Hitsugaya had an instinct to shift a little, but his mind firmly told his body no.

Fortunately, the sensei entered only a minute then, and looked at the short person before him.

"You're the new student, right?" The teacher asked. Hitsugaya nodded in response.

"Hitsugaya Toshiro, is it?" Another brief nod.

The sensei spoke again, this time to the entire class. "Alright. Class, this is the student that has moved up another year. Please treat him nicely."

"Hai, Nakano-sensei", most of the students muttered. A few just glanced at Hitsugaya with a skeptical look, while a few others had a gleam in their eyes, not of mischief, but of curiosity. Hitsugaya noted one jet-haired teenage boy sitting with his arms behind his head...and balancing the chair on only two legs. The teenager gave a smirk. Okay, that one was definitely mischievous. Probably should look out for his pranks, which could include ruining meticulous notes or embarrassing someone in front of the entire school.

Nakano-sensei directed Hitsugaya to his seat.

It was next to the now grinning boy. Oh great.

"Yo." The boy smiled as Hitsugaya sat down with a scowl. "The name's Toshiaki. Toshiro for you, right?"

"It's Hitsugaya," the white-haired boy grumbled back. "And, Toshiaki? That's a first name. What's your last name?"

"Not telling." Toshiaki stuck out his tongue. Really. Who sticks out his tongue? Only children. "It's so stiff when everyone's so bent on calling each other by last names."

"Yeah, well, you will have to get used to it. Because I'm calling you by your surname." Hitsugaya persisted.

"Not if I don't tell you my surname," Toshiaki grinned. Well. He did have a point, but Hitsugaya could still find out his last name by another way. Then Toshiaki would have to tolerate Hitsugaya calling him by his last name.

That entire conversation occurred while the teacher was writing on the board, but it had to be cut off as soon as the teacher turned and saw the two in a staring contest.

"Alright, that's enough, you two! Back to the topic, please, everyone."

The two boys (one tall and one short) turned to the board, both not sending any glance to each other the rest of the period.

The bell rang, and Hitsugaya got up, except he couldn't. He was stuck to the seat. No, wait, it was his clothes that were stuck to the seat, but how….?

Hitsugaya got his answer as Toshiaki got up and smirked, with an impish gleam in his eyes.

"Good luck with your next class, Toshiro."

Hitsugaya could feel the heat rising in his face and he was starting to see a little red in his vision. He barely remembered to shout to Toshiaki's feet running out of the classroom.

"It's not Toshiro! It's HITSUGAYA!"

Author's Note:

Well, Toshiaki managed to pull one over Hitsugaya on their first meeting. But will Hitsugaya get his revenge? Btw, it's just a coincidence that their names start with Toshi. I just felt that a name starting with a To would be right for this character, and when I looked through the Japanese names, Toshiaki jumped out. One of its meaning is bright and happy ;-).

I also want to know what you think of Toshiaki, even if it's flames. But one thing I hate about flames is that it prevents us from being able to discuss it rationally…(sighs) :-(

So, if you hate Toshiaki for whatever reasons, just hold the flame back and write it in a review. Then I'll explain some things and we can discuss it rationally.

BUT, if you love Toshiaki, then I'd be glad to know what you like about him.

All in all, put your options in a review! Or questions, if you have any.

I also will accept reviews that give feedback on what I need to improve in my writing.