Summary - When enough is finally enough will Hitsugaya finally make a move on the woman he has watched for so long? Hitsu x OC.

Disclaimer - Don't own Bleach or its characters. Wish I did but such is life. I do however own Nagayama Kaori.

Rating - M for Mature, Sexual content in later installments, don't like, don't read. Flames will be used to fuel my pyromania.

Chapter 1 - New Recruit

Nagayama Kaori…

Her name seemed to flow through his thoughts like a warm summer breeze. Hitsugaya Toushiro stood stoically on one of the many rooftops overlooking Seireitei, his thoughts sneaking back to the lithe and beautiful new recruit who was now gracing his Squad. Kaori had been sent directly to his Squad after her basic training as a Shinigami, according to the initial reports he had received she was somewhat of a prodigy herself. While she was obviously a bit older than himself, she was still younger than most Shinigami at her stage of combat development. Her abilities with a blade and the accuracy and potency of her Kido attacks were rated at the top of her class. Unfortunately her Zanpakuto's abilities were still somewhat of a mystery. Toushiro found himself; much to his own surprise, looking forward to working

with her first hand to unlock her potential.

His thoughts drifted then to their first meeting. She had come to his office, quiet, yet confident. A slight smile touched his lips as he remembered how she had greeted him properly. "Hitsugaya-Taicho". So few people bothered to address him as a Taicho should be addressed, much to his annoyance. It was his appearance, he knew. I suppose when you look like a child it can be hard to take a Taicho seriously. He grimaced at that thought. While he knew that he was a powerful and respected Taicho, it still drove him crazy. Time moved so slow in Seireitei, a few more inches and he might get a bit more respect. He shook his head not wanting to think such sullen thoughts. Kaori…. She was short, only an inch or two taller than himself, maybe that is what he found so pleasant about her. Long black hair which she kept pulled back in a loose braid reached down to her toes, falling over her shoulder and snaking along the floor as she had knelt before his desk. After he had acknowledged her she had looked up at him, silvery eyes flashing in the afternoon sunlight, showing him a soul full of determination. She stood then, revealing a slight but powerful frame, perfectly formed and balanced. Her Zanpakuto hung at her side, its tip barely clearing the floor. And then she left him, a slight smile on her lips as she exited the room with a respectful bow.

Hitsugaya found himself smiling again, and was not sure why. I suppose it's just good to be able to work with someone who seems a bit more serious. He mused. Her training was certainly going to be interesting….

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