So… I decided to take a break from my other story to write a bit of fluffiness. *If that's what it is…* Anyway. I noticed there was a severe lack of KiraHina stories, so I created this one. As of right now, it's still a baby… So I could use the help of you lovely people to review and give advice.
Disclaimer: Of course I own no rights to Bleach.
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It would be foolish of him to stay here much longer. Squad 5 was passing through the front gates of their barracks. Kira stood quietly in the alleyway to avoid any unnecessary attention, arms folded across his chest. When the gates had been closed for a considerable amount of time, he made his was back through the winding streets. He was far too busy thinking about her to notice the soul reaper coming running up behind him. Two hands pressed hard against his back and pushed him down to the ground.
Thankfully he was able to catch himself with one hand, the other reaching instinctively for his katana… That is, until he heard a familiar voice. "Ohayo Kira-kun!" Momo called happily. Kira smiled and stood back up, brushing the dust off his uniform. Turning to face her he was surprised by the enormous smile on her face. The sunlight glimmered across her dark black hair.
"Good morning, Hinamori-kun…" he replied quickly.
"Were you following me?" Kira was horrified. She had noticed him after all… As he thought of a reply, she laughed.
"What's so funny?"
"You are. I'm not mad or anything. Just curious."
"Oh well… I… um…" He looked down, as if the ground might be able to provide the proper response.
"Anyway…" she said cheerfully, "did you need to talk to me? I was really busy with patrol, so…" she added with a finger pointed up to the sky, "I decided I should follow you to be sure."
"So, you were following me, because I was following you?"
"Exactly."
As Kira considered the situation, he realized just how much he enjoyed her company. Hinamori was a kind, fun, and thoughtful person. But it was impossible for him to think they would be anything more than 'just friends.'
"Kira? Oi… Kira?" He realized she had been impatiently snapping her fingers in front of his face. "Are you spacing out on me?"
"N-No, Hinamori-kun.. I was… thinking. Maybe… we could um…"
"Lieutenant Hinamori!" A tall blonde soul reaper came running towards them. Her hair was tied in a ponytail that swayed with her movements. She came to a sudden halt in front of her superior, bowing in respect. When she noticed Kira she bowed a second time before continuing. "Lieutenant Hinamori, orders from Head Captain. We need to assist Squad 7 with some rouge hollows near the West Rukongai.
Hinamori nodded and turned to Kira. "Work stuff I guess," she said while placing her hands on her hips. "Can we talk later?"
"S-Sure. Good luck, Hinamori-kun." He gave a slight bow as the small soul reaper took off with her subordinate. The two were gone in a few quick flash-steps.
Kira waited a few moments as the dust circled him before settling to the ground at his feet. Sighing, he continued to his original destination, the comfort of his office. Silently he wished that Shuhei or Matsumoto would stop him along the way, offer to buy him a drink… or even try to guess what was giving him such a sour expression.
He quickly shrugged the thought from his mind.
Not quite ready to head back to the barracks, he decided to walk through the woods directly behind the main courtyard. Following a familiar path he sat down beside the small pond, leaning back against the trunk of the maple tree. Closing his eyes provided momentary relief from the thoughts that were swarming in his head.
Some things just took time…
"Oi, Kira? You alive over here?" Hisagi's voice was unusually loud today. Kira reluctantly opened his eyes and stood up from behind the tree, placing one hand on it for support.
"I'm right here, Hisagi-san, no need to shout." Hisagi smiled and walked over. He slapped his friend on the back.
"Well then. Cheer up. 'Cause I'm taking you out."
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