The night was warm as a slight breeze wafted through the alley, rustling my robes. I had just finished with my work and been waiting patiently for him to arrive. I was leaning lightly against the wall gazing up at the stars. This night they seemed so sad, almost as if they were weeping for what was to come. Several minutes ticked by before I became aware of the foot steps approaching me. My gaze left the night sky searching for the source of the noise, finally coming to rest on the person who meant most to me in the entirety of Soul Society – Shuuhei Hisagi.

"Hey," I began, "How was work?"

"Eh, Same as always. Were you waiting long, Misa-chan?" He replied, scratching the back of his head, and smiling at me.

"No, I've only been here for a few minutes," I laughed, "Should we get going then?"

"Sure, let's go."

He reached out for my hand, and I took it as he led me away towards the cherry-blossom grove near the thirteenth squad's residence.

"Wait! You can't see anything yet!" he blurted, "Come here a sec."

He pulled me forward so I stood in front of him. Then gently he placed his hands over my eyes cutting off my vision.

"Shuuhei," I giggled, "What's so secretive that I can't see?"

"Just wait, and you'll find out." He replied.

Several paces later we came to a halt. Still covering my eyes he leaned forward resting his chin upon my shoulder.

"Are you ready?" He whispered, lips lightly grazing my ear.

"Yes," I breathed sharply form the sudden contact.

A low, OK, was all I heard before my eyes were revealed to the most wonderful sight.

There beneath our favorite spot lay a picnic blanket. Perched atop the blanket sat a basket filled with food and drink. Two places had been set, one for him and the other for me. On the border of the blanket behind the basket were several rows of white candles, emmiting a soft glow. Lastly, scattered across the entire area were cherry blossoms and rose petals.

It took me a few moments to catch my breath. I was awed by the sight before me. It was so perfect. Slowly, I turned to Shuuhei, a big smile plastered to my face, eyes gleaming from the candle light.

"You did all this for me?"

"If you don't like it I underst-" He barely had time to finish his sentence before I pounced, kissing him. My arms snaked around his neck, as one of his grasped my waste, the other finding its way to the back of my neck entangling itself in my strawberry locks.

We broke apart slightly out of breath.

"I'll take that as a 'yes. I like it' then." He laughed still holding me securely against himself.

"You bet." I stated grinning like mad.

"OK, OK let's sit down shall we?"

He led the way over to the blanket and we sat down. Dinner passed briefly, leading to the wine and then finally dessert. After the meal had finished we laid there silently enclosed in each others arms.

"Hey Shuuhei," I whispered into his chest.

"Hmm?"

"I love you, you know that right?" I finished.

Several moments passed and I hadn't heard a reply. I lifted my head to peer at his face. He was propped up on his elbow face resting in the palm of his hand. His eyes bore into mine with such intensity; I couldn't help but stare back. His other hand which had been resting across my mid-section moved to caress my cheek, ending underneath my chin holding it in place. He tilted my face towards his, inclining his own towards mine. My eyes closed as the sensation of his lips meeting mine ensued. The kiss was gentle, as he pulled back to look at me. His eyes held everything, leaving nothing unsaid, he loved me, more than anything else. I reached my hand up resting it on his cheek. Slowly I inched my way closer until our lips met once more. The kiss gentle at first deepened, as he nipped my bottom lip asking for entrance. My lips parted slightly, allowing him in. I could taste the remnants of wine mixed with his own enticing flavor. His body maneuvered mine so that I lay under him, as his hands slipped beneath my uniform, exploring anywhere they could.

His lips parted form mine, running down my jaw line passed my neck and further still. Our clothes had long since been removed. Quiet groans escaped through my lips, as his kisses traveled down my neck. My breathing became quicker the further he went. His lips reached my breasts teasing my hardened nipples with his tongue and fingers. My back arched pushing me against his bare chest. My own hands tickled his skin, starting from his chest down until I reached his harden erection. I grasped him within my hands gently moving them up and down. He groaned deep in the back of his throat.

Shuuhei couldn't take it any longer. He reached down and removed Misa's hands from around himself, placing them above her head securely within one of his. He positioned himself atop her, his staff mere centimeters from her opening. He leaned down continuing to kiss and caress her soft skin making his way to her lips. At the exact moment their lips touched Shuuhei plunged himself inside of her, earning him a deep moan from his lover. His free hand continued to massage and grope her breasts inching ever closer to her nether regions. His thumb found her knob slick with wetness, and began gently massaging it in a circular motion; her breathing quickened, moving in time to the rhythm of his thrusts. His hand ceased the circular motion and moved to grasp her leg pulling it so she wrapped it around his waste. The thrusts became deeper and quicker as her moans grew louder. As both reached their climax, Shuuhei let loose a feral growl in tune with Misa's moaning. He slumped down the rest beside her, wrapping his arms around her pulling her closer. Minutes passed as they lay in the afterglow of love making. Misa cuddled closer to Shuuhei burying her face in his chest.

"I love you." She mumbled into his chest.

"Hmm…? Oh, I love you too." He replied sleepily tightening his grip on her.

Morning came and Misa was no where to be found. Shuuhei had awoken alone with nothing but a small oval shaped locket and note residing in her place. He sat up lifting the locket and note along with him. Opening the locket revealed a picture of himself and Misa a week earlier covered in suds laughing hysterically as well as a portrait of them snuggled close sleeping together. Carefully he set the locket aside and reached to unfold the note. Shock consumed Hisagi's features. He was in utter disbelief.

It read—

Shuuhei, My love,

Please do not think the worst of me. My leaving has nothing to do with you… I love you. More than life itself. However I am unable to stay in soul society as it appears I have come to the attention of someone out to destroy life itself, and I refuse to be used as a weapon. I suspect that in several months time one if not few of our close comrades shall defect. Please I beg of you DO NOT share what I have said with anyone. I fear for yours and everyone else's safety. Be careful, please.

With all my love,

Misa

In the distance a figure, shadowed by the trees, turned and began walking away from the scene before it. Hushed sobs caught the wind traveling back through all of Soul Society.