The wind picked up on the chilly night. And in the slightest movement, two swords collided onto one another, ready to kill if necessary. It didn't last long though; they soon recognized who the other was.

"Ms. Kuchiki?"

"Captain Hitsugaya?" The girl asked in shock. She put one knee down, bowing her head "sincere apologies, I did not know it was you"

"You do not have to kneel, what are you doing here in the roof anyway" Hitsugaya asked, gruntingly

"Oh, I always come here at night to relax captain, I like looking at the moon" Rukia responded softly and politely. Toshiro looked at her like he couldn't believe, making her nervous. 'Someone else likes to do this too?' Toshiro thought

"Heh, even if the moon does not shine?" He sat down at the top of the roof. Rukia was surprised by the question but then smiled as she looked up to the bright full moon "yes, because I know it is still there" she turned toward Toshiro and saw him frowning at her "Oh, were you just expecting a yes or no answer, sorry"

"Ms. Kuchiki, say what you want" Toshiro looked away annoyed. Neither of them intended to leave. They both looked at the sky, in silence. A silence that was comfortable in an odd way that could not be described. Moments later, though, someone off in the distance called Rukia's name.

"Oh, I guess I have to go, I'll get there quick so that your peace won't be disrupted" Rukia gave a small smile to Toshiro who was now looking at her "goodnight Captain Hitsugaya" she bowed

"It's the first time someone actually calls me Captain Hitsugaya like they should" Toshiro says calmly

"You're supposed to do that when you respect someone so much." Rukia looks away noticing Hitsugaya's confused face "I have seen you fight and I admire it, your calm attitude and your strength as well" Rukia Jumped off and ran to the direction of the caller. Leaving Toshiro to process all the information just given.

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The next night Rukia had finished her duties and cheerfully went to the same roof top to look at the full moon again. She happily jumped up and noticed Hitsugaya calmly looking at the sky "oh" he turned to her, the calm face strangely still in place "I'll leave" She was about to jump when her wrist was held back. Toshiro now stood next to her and held her there. His hand was cold but gentle, as if holding a crystal delicacy. She looked up to see his face and noticed the annoyed look was back.

He turned "You can stay; you like looking at the moon don't you? An obstacle such as me shouldn't stop you from your goal" Rukia smiled at him

"You say it like I could die if I don't look at it, but it's probably true, I need to see it" She saw Toshiro walking slowly away "hey, you better not leave for my sake either" she protested

"I wasn't" he grunted, returning

"Good" she took his hand and pulled him to sit next to her. He did, hesitantly, and tense "you know Captain Hitsugaya, you hardly talk, you probably don't like it, but I want you to" Rukia used the excuse to look at the moon so as not to see his expression

"I think that two's a company, three's a crowd" he admitted

"So can I talk to you?" Rukia's violet eyes were gleaming with joy. Hitsugaya felt dumbfounded

"Ms. Kuchiki, It's no big deal to talk" he pouted and looked away

"I get to know you better, so it is a big deal…" her voice was soft "but please call me Rukia"

"Thank you for the option Ms. Kuchiki" his voice was almost teasing. Rukia was the one now pouting but smiled at the satisfaction that she could talk to him more.

"Do you always come out here at night too? Or is it just these days?" She asked

"yeah, every night"