Hey guys. This is a somewhat unorthodox pairing, and totally non-canon, but I really love it, and I think I can write it believably, so please don't run away screaming, okay? I, of course, do not own Bleach or any characters therein.


She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes

"Kusajishi-fukutaichou." I stood in the doorway, watching her twirl around and throw her arms up in the air, chattering animatedly about some silly, childish plan to establish an annual candy day. The eight division vice-captain looked as though she had the headache of a lifetime, but the fifth division lieutenant was practically jumping out of her seat with excitement. The rest of the women wore expressions ranging between the fatigue and frustration of the "Vice President" who was responsible for controlling the pink-haired child and the ecstatic enthusiasm of the only person who could match said child's silliness.

She turned toward me and smiled. "Byakushi~!" She chirped, hopping toward me.

It was the smile that did it. So excited, so thrilled and so silly.

It was not my smile.

I left.