I'm back, with a brand new IchiHitsu story for ya

I'm back, with a brand new IchiHitsu story for ya!

This one's dedicated to and is for the ever awesome Hyourintenshi on LJ. I hope I hit on all the points ya requested, and I hope ya like it!

SUMMARY: Prom is coming up, and Ichigo has something very special to ask Hitsugaya. But Kusaka keeps getting in the way.

PAIRINGS: Ichi/Hitsu/Kusaka triangle

WARNINGS: yaoi, course language, sexual references and innuendos, brief use of alcohol, possible OOC (though I did try to keep 'em IC. I'm just keeping my arse covered here), Hitsugaya in a dress (for comic relief and just cuz I can!)

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Bleach nor any of its characters and I make no money off of this.

NOTES: This is still set in the Bleach world, when Hitsugaya and the gang are staying at Orihime's. I've just changed some events, such as in the Diamond Dust Rebellion (which I haven't seen). I've also never even seen Kusaka, and all I know about him come from other IchiHitsuKusa stories I've read. So, he's probably OOC, but I tried my best!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Ah, by the way, you guys MUST check out the awesome piccies Hyourintenshi drew for me. There's implications of m-preg; it's Ichi and Hitsu's children! O So check 'em out and tell Hyou what an awesome artist she is! Links can be found in my bio!

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HEART'S MASQUERADE

by Neko Oni

"Shiro! Shiro! Oi, Toshiro!" The petite, white haired figure ahead of him stopped abruptly at the bottom of the school steps.

"What do you want, Kurosaki?" Hitsugaya ground out, pinning the tall, lanky boy with an annoyed turquoise glare. "And it's Hitsugaya-taichou!"

In two swift, long-legged strides, Ichigo caught up with the fiery little captain. As always, he completely ignored the last part of the baby dragon's comment. "Rangiku asked me to walk you home cuz she has detention and Orihime's staying to watch Tatski in karate club."

Hitsugaya's pretty face immediately scrunched into a disgruntled scowl. "I'm a taichou of the Gotei 13. I do NOT need a babysitter!"

"Ah, I know." Ichigo scratched the back of his head and looked up at the clear, blue sky. Things weren't going as he had planned. He and Toshiro were close; they were almost but not quite dating. Still, he was nervous about what he was planning to ask the petite shinigami.

Hitsugaya shot Ichigo a sideways glance. Something was off with the stupid strawberry. He radiated nervous energy. Hitsugaya waited for several seconds for Ichigo to speak before he started to walk off again.

Ichigo fell into step beside him. "But I want to." He said softly.

Hitsugaya faltered, nearly stumbling and his baby cheeks blushed a bright spring pink that complimented his large, beautiful aqua eyes. He kept his gaze focused on his dainty feet, hoping Ichigo did not notice his burning cheeks. "Do whatever you want." He mumbled, but his words lacked his usual, bitter bite.

Ichigo noticed, and was encouraged by it. "Ne, Toshiro, I wanna ask you something."

Hitsugaya waited, heart beating frantically in his chest, but he did not let it show. He knew there was a school dance coming up- Matsumoto and Orihime kept blathering on about it. He thought it was a ridiculous, frivolous waste of time. He was only going because of Kusaka…and Ichigo. Ichigo was going to be there…

He felt his cheeks burn hotter. When Ichigo again did not continue, he snapped, "Spit it out already, moron."

Ichigo frowned at the hostile tone, but he could see past Hitsugaya's annoyance to the shyness hidden beneath the prickly exterior. "The school wants to try something different this year. They're copying the American schools and throwing a big, fancy dance for the seniors. It's called 'prom' or something…and I was wondering if you…you wanted to…that is, if you would- go with me?"

Ichigo's words hung in the air. Hitsugaya turned to face him, turquoise eyes wide with surprise and bright with delight. Ichigo felt his insides melt at the soft expression and was sure for one shining moment his baby dragon would say yes.

The pleased expression quickly faded to one of regret. "I'm sorry, Kurosaki." His voice was soft and Ichigo felt like his chest was being crushed. "Kusaka already asked me."

"I see." He said, voice tight. He suddenly felt like killing the new comer. That stupid bastard, Kusaka Sojiro, showed up as a new student out of nowhere, much like Shinji had. Kusaka only came to school for one day, bothered Toshiro constantly, then disappeared as suddenly as he appeared. Toshiro had been even grouchier than usual after that. Ichigo only knew two things: there was something going on between Toshiro and that punk, and said punk was a former shinigami. Other than that, Ichigo was clueless.

"No, you don't. If Kusaka hadn't- if he-" Hitsugaya bit his soft lower lip and looked away, turquoise eyes bright with pain and misery.

Pissed and hurt, Ichigo snarled. "So, if I had asked you first, you'd go with me?"

"No. I have to go with Kusaka." The small taichou's voice was firm; he would not elaborate because it was none of Ichigo's business. He could handle his problems on his own. Stealing a glance at the orange haired ryoka, he saw the hurt blazing in the chocolate eyes. His resolve softened. "I like y-" He caught himself at the last moment, baby cheeks cherry pink. "I…you…I wouldn't mind going with you, but-"

" 'Wouldn't mind' with me, and 'have to' with Kusaka? That's stupid. It doesn't make any fucking sense." Ichigo crossed his arms over his chest.

Hitsugaya put his dainty hands on his slim hips, teal eyes glaring right back at brown. "Because you don't know the whole story, stupid ass. And it's none of your business." He finished primly.

Ichigo opened his mouth to reply when he was cut off by a voice yelling from the other end of the block. "Hey, Ichigo! Did you score with that pretty snow flower yet?" Keigo waved excitedly while Mizuiro, busy with his cell phone, ignored them both.

Ichigo turned his fury on the unsuspecting teenager as Hitsugaya's face darkened in anger at the nickname. "Shut the hell up!" Ichigo barked at Keigo, waving a fist threateningly in the air. While Ichigo's attention was diverted, Hitsugaya took the opportunity to slip away unnoticed so he could go in search of his former boyfriend and lover.

"Oi, Toshiro!" Ichigo hollered at his retreating form, but Hitsugaya could not bear to look back and see those anguished, confused chocolate eyes.

Tbc…

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