After The Rain
Summary: The Winter War is over. They had won the battle against Aizen and his Arrancars. But it had left them wounds and scars that made them open and vulnerable. Especially for Toshiro Hitsugaya. But what happens when the least person he expects comes in and tries to see and understand his true very nature? Will he let her or push her away just like the others?
Characters: T. Hitsugaya & I. Nanao
Genre: Friendship/Romance
Rated: T
(A/N: Hey every body! This is my third story. I know the pairing is a total crack and weird, but I wanted to try something new and came up with this idea. Don't worry I'm still a Hisumatsu fan and I am starting to form a story about them. But its coming soon, so just wait. Okay, enough of my nonsense speech. On with the story! Enjoy! Constructive criticisms are appreciated!)
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach. That's why I'm doing this fanfic.
Chapter 1
RANGIKU was kneeling and looking softly at Gin's graveyard. Until the very end he still chose his own fate even if it meant death for him as the consequences. And it left her vulnerable, open, and broken. Because even if he'd deceive and betray her, she still love him with all her heart.. She wept and cried out for him when he died in her arms. She bared out her very soul to him and let her true emotions took over that day not even caring if that damn bastard Aizen was laughing and looking at her mocking contempt and pity. But that was over now. Now, it was the time to move on and meet the demands of reality in her life. She is still a fukutaicho in Soul Society. She must do her own work now even though she hates—no loathes—paperwork. She is doing this for her captain. Yes, her captain who was much in worst shape than hers. Even though Hinamori was alive and still recuperating in the 4th division barracks, it didn't help his captain to feel any better. The way he pushed himself to death by training furiously all alone in a secluded cave, and the way he did his and her paperwork passively without reprimanding even if she came in late left her feeling worried and sorry for her captain. He wouldn't let anybody talk to him about it. Including her. He remained dense and quiet. And she could do nothing but stare helplessly at their situations. She sighed. "If only someone could break into his icy shell of his". She thought sadly.
NANAO stared at Rangiku closely. She could tell that she was still hurt and grieving over Gin's death. But she could also sensed that there were other matters that were bugging her because she seems to be lost in her thoughts. She touched her shoulder gently.
"Rangiku, is everything all right?" Nanao asked softly.
She searched her face imploringly.
"Yeah." She answered quietly before her demeanor changed and backs to her usual cheerful self. "Let's go. I want to try some sushi in the new restaurant that they were talking about." Rangiku said excitedly.
Nanao rolled her eyes.
"You're hungry again? But didn't we just ate lunch before we went to this place?" Nanao pointed out.
"I know. But I'm starving again! So let's go!"
And before Nanao could protest, Rangiku already grabbed her arm and flash stepped away from the cemetery.
Nanao knew that Rangiku's facade was to cover up her thoughts about something or someone more than Gin. She would try to ask her what or who it is. But in the right time when she is ready.
(A/N: okay, so how was it? Now don't be confused if the main characters didn't meet suddenly at chapter 1. I want the story to be more realistic so I want to reveal other characters' perspectives.)