It had only been a small argument. He did not even understand how it had turned into a fully fledged shouting match. Hitsugaya sat at his desk, brow furrowed and head in his hands. He just didn't know what to do.
"So you're afraid that I'll just suddenly dump you because of your age?!"
"Yes!"
"How could you even start to believe those rumours, I thought you trusted me! I thought I knew you!"
"You can't even begin to understand how I feel!"
"Fine! I'm filing transfer papers tomorrow!"
"And just where are you planning to go?"
"Somewhere where I am trusted and respected for my loyalty!"
The door slammed shut behind Matsumoto's retreating figure, leaving Hitsugaya to stare with horrified eyes at the mess he had just made.
"MATSUMOTO!!!"
The door opened, admitting a steely eyed Matsumoto. "Rangiku…" Hitsugaya began, his heart leaping. Maybe she'd changed her mind about transferring after all. "Rangiku I didn't mean to…" She walked over without a word, place a piece of paper firmly on his desk, turned and walked back out. At the door she stopped,"I pity your next fukutaicho" She said, hurling her words at him as a final insult before she closed the door and swept away.
"My next fukutaicho…" Hitsugaya whispered in shock. Then his heart stopped in realization. He picked up the sheet of paper and felt his heart plummet.
Approval of Transfer for
MATSUMOTO RANGIKU
From fukutaicho of 10th Division
To third seat of 8th Division
Signed
YAMAMOTO GENRYUUSAI SHIGEKUNI
Captain Commander