Dedication: This fiction is dedicated Tsukiaa because like her HitsuHina One-Shots she is amazing. :

Summary: Puberty has been and will always be a difficult time in a young adult's life. And it certainly doesn't help when you start to see your childhood friend in a different way then ever before. Has this been how he has felt all along or is it just his hormones? It doesn't really matter because he can't get her out of his mind. She lingers in his every thought. Will he push her away or will he accept this newfound love?

Disclaimer: I am in NO way part of the development, production, or distribution of Bleach. I just like writing.

Eh, this is the first time I have written on anything but Naruto.. so be gentle. Oh and I apologize ahead of time for Matsumoto being out of character, I never have been good with keeping in character. Heh. Oh, if you don't like HitsuHina then I suggest you turn back now and don't even start reading this because I absolutely despise flames especially when it has to do with not liking a particular pairing. I love constructive criticism but please don't sit there and act like I know nothing about Bleach or any of the characters and talk about how bad my grammar is.. it hurts my feelings and destroys my day.

Ok, let's hope that I actually finish this story.. seeing as how I plan to make it quite a bit longer than my usual ones.

Italicized text signifies thoughts and/or dream sequences.

I'm Always Thinking About You

There he sat, elbows firmly planted into his desk and his hands loosely fisted to rest under his chin. He was there day after day, week after week always doing the same thing, stacks of seemingly meaningless paperwork. It was only natural that his mind would occasionally wander off.

A beautiful young maiden waltzed down a straight and narrow path as blooming cherry blossoms whirled around her petite form. She was dressed in a simple blue kimono with a lavender obi around her waist. An innocent white flower snuck its way into her plush dark hair. She twirled around and around allowing the falling blossoms to grace her young yet mature body. She was so naive and carefree, almost as if she was the only one in the entire world. He then imagined himself walking along side her, hand in hand. He turned to face her and she just smiled a smile that could make any man's heart fall into a thousand pieces.

"Konnichiwa Taichou!!"

Damn. This unwelcome snap back to reality subconsciously made his fists clench and his eyes shot open.

"Awww, Taichou you shouldn't be day-dreaming while you are supposed to be doing paperwork."

"If I remember correctly, Matsumoto, you are supposed to be helping me."

The bubbly blonde scratched her head, "Well... you see..., I've been very busy."

The boy just snorted and started on a new pile of paperwork.

"... Eh... I'll just be going now," Matsumoto started to slowly back out of the room.

"And just where do you think you're going?"

"Um... to go get a drink?"

"No, you are going to start on this paperwork."

"You're so mean Taichou."

"Hmfph."

A few hours later.

A soft knocking noise penetrated the small room.

Matsumoto automatically jumped up from behind a large stack of papers, "I'll get it!" Eh, finally a break from this boring-ness! Yay!!

A smiling young brunette cheerfully walked into the room. "Good evening Matsumoto-san."

Hitsugaya chewed on his lip as the young shinigami entered the room. His eyes were drawn to her flawless face and attractive smile. He couldn't keep himself from gazing over her lean form.

"Hi Hinamori-chan!" Matsumoto's smile beamed.

"Did you need something Hinamori?" Hitsugaya eyes glanced down at his unfinished paperwork.

"Actually Shiro-chan"

"Don't call me that bed-wetter..."

"Gomen Gomen Hitsugaya-kun, I'm actually here to deliever a message.."

"Hai, just give the message to Matsumoto."

"Also, I was wondering if maybe if you weren't busy that we might be able to go on a walk... since we haven't really had the time to talk much lately."

"I'm busy, maybe sometime later."

Hinamori's smile faded, "I see, later would be good too."

She turned to leave but suddenly feeling an odd knot in her stomach she briefly paused.

"Hinamori, how about I meet you in an hour."

"Sure! I'll be at home, so if you could stop by when you ready... "

"Hai Hai, I will."

And with that, Hinamori exited.

"Hmmm.. Taichou! You shouldn't ever be too busy to go on a walk with a pretty young lady!"

Hitsugaya shot a death glare at Matsumoto. "It's just Hinamori..."

Hai hai hai very interesting. Could it be possible that Taichou... Hmm... he did practically start drooling when she walked in the room. But, he did almost refuse to spend time with her... Ahhh could it be that he doesn't want to feel that way about her?? Or maybe he is just trying to figure out what he is feeling?? .. Poo.. Taichou is so confusing.. sheesh.