Author's note: Hello! Umm... This my first time ever writing a story so... My apologies if it's bad and I'm sorry for any grammar/spelling errors. If you find any mistakes, it'd be nice if you could point it out for me. Ah, umm, I am also sorry for the characters being out of characters. I should also let you know that I've already finished this story, so I should be able to publish all the chapters pretty quickly.

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach. If I did I'd kill off a certain Quincy that has the power to control Zombies in the most gruesome and violent way possible.

Chapter 1 Day 1 Part 1

Heavy panting could be heard troughout the apartment. In the living room lay two exhausted idividuals on the soft, fluffy carpet, both coverd in sweat. The younger of the two looked at her friend with tired eyes while trying to get her breathing under control. "I'm beat and, ughh, sticky. Are you going to take a shower first or...?", she asked the blonde.

"Mmm... Why won't we take a shower together?", she asked back with a smile, which made the other roll her eyes.

"Just because we're going to live with each other doesn't mean we have to see each other naked, you know. Besides, I like my privacy." She sat up stretching her arms, her eyes never leaving her friend.

"Oh please, it's because we're gonna live together we should see each other naked! It would make us even closer for sure." This time the older girl also sat up and winked at her new roommate only to get a pillow thrown at her face.

The busty girl put on her best hurt expression and said, "What was that for? All I just want to strenghten our relationship and what do I get? An pillow to the face! I have a feeling our relationship is one-sided, on my part that is."

"Now I'm deeply hurt Rangiku-san. Didn't you pay any attention? It wasn't just any pillow, but a fluffy one. You know my love for fluffy things. I basically threw my love at you! If anything, it is me whose feelings are clearly not reciprocated.", the raven-haired girl wiped off her non-existent tairs.

Blue eyes widened in shock as the blonde put her right hand on her chest. Yes, she was moved beyond words (or at least, she acted like she was).

"Hinamori... I- I had no idea. So all this time when you attacked me with fluffy items, you were expressing your love for me?"

"You just found out? Oh Rangiku-san, whatever shall I do with you." Hinamori let out a little sigh while shaking her head. When their eyes met, they both started laughing about their little act. Their laughter didn't last very long though, as they both stopped when a knocking could be heard from the hallway. Which was weird since they had a perfectly working doorbell. Oh well.

"Must be our friends. I'll open the door." Hinamori stood up, a bit reluctant since she really loved sitting on the fluffy carpet. Another sigh escaped her mouth as she walked through the apartment.

A smile spread across her face when she opened the door. The visitors being none other then her friends from high school.

"Abarai-kun, Rukia-san! What a pleassant surprise! Please, come inside! " the girl exclaimed delighted. She practically forced the two inside and closed the door immediately afterwards.

"What do you mean by 'surprise'? I thought you knew we were coming", the pineapple told her confused. "And why are you so sweaty?"

"I know, I know, but I've been wanting to say that line for a while now. Trying to be a good host and all... As for my sweaty appearance, Rangiku-san and I have been moving our stuff from our houses to this place all morning and... are those flowers?" She pointed at the bouquet of flowers Rukia was holding.

"Yeah, as a house-warming gift. Do you like it?" Hinamori took the flowers from her and smiled at her friends. Yes, she was truly grateful for meeting people like them. It was only last Friday when they all graduated from high school and now they were going to university, fortunately they were all going to the same university so the chances of seeing each other was quite plausible. She remembered how they all met in middle school and became friends and the pranks they pulled together. Years sure flew by quickely and this thought made Hinamori rather emotional.

"Thank you guys, I really appr-''

"IS THAT SAKE THAT I SMELL?!"

Well that pretty much destroyed the mood. They all got distracted when they saw a very determined Matsumoto running towards them. A very, very determined Matsumoto. Determined to find the alcohololic drink, because a Matsumoto with sake equals a happy Matsumoto with sake.

"Not now Matsumoto-san, it's for after we're done with helping you two", Rukia explained as she looked around only to see big, heavy cardboard boxes scattered all over the place. Right, that was the reason they came here after all. To help them move their stuff to their place, because that's what friends are for. Helping you unpack until sunset and drink some sake as a reward from all the hard work.

To be honest, the only people who were actually drinking were Abarai and Matsumoto. Needless to say they got drunk pretty fast, as expected, not that it bothered anyone. Hinamori Momo and Kuchiki Rukia refused the sake, because they only drink alchoholic drinks on special occasions... That and the short girls also enjoy being sober. ''Really, I can't thank you two enough for helping us out. We owe you one'', Hinamori gratefully told her friends.

''Your welcome. Besides that's what friends are for, right?'', Rukia replied wiping of some of her sweat off her forehead. Ah friendship, such a nice thing to have. It's because of that that they've been spending hours unpacking stuff and moving the furniture. Trying to fit all of Matsumoto's clothes inside her wardrobe... which strangely enough took more time than all the other activities. When they all thought they were done and closed the closet it burst open. As a result, Rukia got pretty much burried alive from the huge amount of clothes. Rukia frowned as she recalled the incident, ''One the other hand, yeah you totally owe me one.''

''Yeah, yeah. Come to think of it, all this talk about friendship reminds me of something... Wasn't Kira-kun also supposed to come?'' The blonde male that she was speaking off promised that he would also help her with moving. With him, their little circle of friends would be complete so Hinamori was a little dissapointed that he didn't show up.

''Oh, he told me that he couldn't make it, 'cause he had to visit his family. His parents planned a surprise party for his cousin. Turned out that nobody told Kira about it, so he told me to tell you. I know, I forgot to inform you about it earlier, but now you know.'', Abarai butted in, deciding he also wanted to be part of their coversation since well.., he didn't like to be left out and Matsumoto apparentely fell asleep.

''So I guess he got a surprise himself, huh?'' Rukia was somewhat amused as she imagined Kira's expression when his parents told him the news. Oh, and also the forgetfulness of her childhood friend. Silly Renji. Her amusement was gone when she saw the sad look on Hinamori's face. She put her hand on the girl's shoulder getting, her attention. ''Don't worry about Kira-san, it's vacation now, isn't it? That means we've got plenty of time to spend together before going to university.''

Hinamori looked at her friend, a smile now evident on her face. Rukia always knew how to cheer people up and she was right too. Though she wasn't sure about the plenty of time part, seeing that they only have one week vacation. She gave a nod, ''Thanks, Rukia-san. You reall-''

''HINAMORI!''

She got interrupted. By Matsumoto. Again. She turned around to look at her now awoken friend. ''Rangiku-san? How is your head feeling? Do you need some water?'' She knew how drunk Matsumoto could get, so she was pretty used with dealing with her hangovers.

''No thanks and gosh, stop worrying about me already. Now, where was I? Ah, yes, umm... Hinamori, I invited a friend over today. You don't mind, do you? Of course you don't..., right? Right.'', she utterd the words in a sluggish manner.

''Rangiku-san, calm down. We're living together from now on, it makes sense if you want to invite some of your other friends over. I'm sure whoever it is, we'll get along juuuuust fi-''

''It's Hitsugaya Toushiro.''

''-ne... I see.'' Hinamori replied dryly giving a blank expression and soon they all fell in silence. Abarai and Rukia stared at the blonde incredulously, still processing the fact that she invited that boy over. Then they switched to the younger girl only to find a completely calm Hinamori. The ambiance changed from good to an uneasy one, a bit too quickly for their liking.

''Matsumoto-san, you do realise that erm.. maybe someone, I won't say any names, in this room isn't too keen on Hitsugaya-san.'', Rukia said as carefully as she could. Matsumoto just rolled her eyes.

''You don't have to beat about the bush. I am very well aware what and whom you're talking about.'', Matsumoto replied to the petite girl.

''Good. I'm glad you underst-''

''But keep your hatred towards Hitsugaya-kun to yourself, alright? I mean, look at Hinamori! She seems totally fine having him here. What I'm saying is that you, Rukia, should take her example.'', she huffed looking away from the violet eyes that widened as she spoke.

An annoyed Abarai face-palmed. ''She meant that Hinamori was the one who hated him, not her!'' Don't get him wrong, he treasured his friends, including Matsumoto. But sometimes she was just so clueless, even more than him sometimes and that itself says a lot. To be frank, their whole circle of friends consisted of clueless people.

''Hinamori doesn't hate him! Right, Hinamori? Tell him. Now. Do it. He needs to know the truth that only you can provide. Provide him. The truth that is.'', Matsumoto commanded her. The raven-haired girl just stared at her for a few seconds and then turned to Abarai and Rukia. She smiled sweetly at them.

''She's right Abarai-kun. I don't hate him. I don't hate anyone for that matt-''

''SEE! SEE! I TOLD YOU SHE DOESN'T HIM! '', the blonde yelled triumphantly, ignoring the frustrated look Hinamori gave her. One more interruption and she would flip out, she was sure of it.

''Why does everyone always seem to think otherwise?'', she asked her friends. Her attention was caught by Abarai who gave small cough. ''Abarai-kun?''

''Well..., you did try to kick his 'special place' once. Luckily Kira and me were there to stop you on time.'' he explained.

''Oh that? That happend such a long ago! I'm sure nobody remembers anymore.'', she replied.

''That was last Friday, Hinamori. On the day we graduated. It's highly likely he still remembers.'', Rukia told her skeptically.

''I was doing society a favor!'' she retorted.

''How is kicking a man between the legs a favor to society?!'' He didn't mean to yell, but he was getting frustrated at her stubborness.

''I was trying to prevent him from reproducing. The last thing this world needs is another generation of smug, cocky jerks. See? A favor. To the world. Because I care.'', she crossed her arms. ''There. I don't hate Hitsugaya freakin' Toushiro.'' The only response she got was a bunch of stares. ''What? Why so quiet of all the sudden?''

Abarai scratched his head looking at her than to Rukia and Matsumoto and than back at Hinamori. ''You're right, you don't hate him.'', he admitted receiving a very statisfied smile from the girl. ''You loathe him.'', and so her smile disappeared.

''That's even worse!'', she yelled exasperated. That's was it. She gave up on convincing her friends that she didn't hate the annoy- I mean, the young man also known as Hitsugaya Toushiro.

''Yeah Abarai, don't talk about my OTP like that!'', Matsumoto said angerily. Hinamori raised an eyebrow in suspicion when she heard that word.

''Rangiku-san, don't tell me th-''

''ZOOOOOOM'', and so the doorbell rang.

'Freaking interuptions!', what was it this specific day that wouldn't allow her to complete her sentences without any hindrances?

''Well, I'm going home. See ya, Hinamori.'', a male voice brought her out of her thoughts. She turned to the direction it came from.

''Yeah, me too. Bye, Hinamori.'', Rukia stood up next to Abarai waving a goodbye. ''See you soon, okay?''

''Okay..., later guys.'', she sighed and listened to the voices that came from the hallway. She heard Rukia begging Matsumoto to stop hugging her. She understood why though, those hugs are known to be suffocating with Matsumoto's assets being the cause. Still, there were some people from school and with that she meant 98% of the male students that would do anything for a hug from the blonde beauty. The perverts.

''You know, your face looks stupid when you space out.''

That voice. It sounded exactly like that of...

''Hitsugaya-kun.''

Aaaand that was the first chapter! I don't really know if there will be people who would like to read more, but as I've mentioned before the story is already done. I will publish the other chapters soon, regardless whether there are any readers or not. For those who did like this chapter and want to read more... Thank you :)