A/N: Well, here's the next part. Technically I'm supposed to be doing physics homework, but lets face it, writing fanfiction is just so much better. Good, not good? Let me know. -KG
Disclaimer: Yeah...that hasn't changed.
Chapter Two: On Her Mind
"I think you mean good afternoon, sir." She finished positioning her pile and looked up at him, slightly glaring. "And I am not your Nanao-chan."
He flashed a smile at her before nearing her desk. "But, Nanao-chan, it's before noon. Certainly that still constitutes as morning."
"It's close enough to afternoon, sir." She straightened her glasses before going on. "Which brings up a question, why are you here so early?"
"That's simple!" He was at her desk now. Putting his hands on it -in the process moving her large tome out of place-he leaned towards her. "I just couldn't wait to see my Nanao-chan today!"
The vein in her head throbbed slightly at seeing the out of line book, as well as the comment. She kept her temper in check for the time being. She should have expected something like this. "And why would today be different than any other day?"
He smiled again, eyes crinkling. "Because, I woke up early and saw a lone cherry blossom falling from a tree. I thought to myself, 'why my Nanao-chan must be lonely in that office all by herself.' Then, I came here as fast as I could."
He patted her head slightly. "Then I thought of how much more lovely my Nanao-chan would look in my haori. I think pink would go so wonderful with your deep violet eyes of.."
THWACK
The book that had been askew met with the front of Shunsui's face. Holding his face, he backed up. Nanao replaced the book back in it's proper, straightened spot before she picked up her pen once again. She resumed filling out papers. "I think that's quite enough of that, Captain Kyouraku."
"Yare, my Nanao-chan is so cruel to me!" He had a mock look of hurt on his face.
She sent a glare his way, causing him to shrink back. "And like I said, I am not your Nanao-chan."
Smiling sheepishly, he flashed over to the couch and plopped down. Tipping his straw hat to cover his eyes, she could hear him mumble something about 'his Nanao-chan professing her love one day' before he fell into a light slumber.
Rolling her eyes, she continued her work.
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About an hour later, Nanao found herself spacing out, effectively staring out into space. Try as she might, she just couldn't get that note off of her mind. What did it mean? She had been doing this about every ten minutes or so, resulting in a lack of work getting done. But who sent it?
Shunsui noticed her lack of focus. "Nanao-chan?" He waited a moment, not getting a response. "Hey, Nanao-chan." Still not hearing anything, he tipped his hat up a bit in order to look at her.
"Nanao?" She was still staring out the window. Well that's odd...
By this time he was puzzled. His Nanao-chan was always on task, even reminding him of his own lack of motivation. He got up and stretched. "Nanao-chan?"
He let out a huff of air. Walking over to her, he waved his hand in front of her face. "Hey, Eighth Division to Nanao-chan!"
Coming back to attention, her eyes snapped to him. She coughed slightly as she readjusted her glasses. "Forgive me, Captain Kyouraku. You were saying?"
He arched an eyebrow. "You're awfully distracted today, Nanao-chan. Is something bothering you?"
Her eyes widened a bit, but she quickly got them in check. She hoped that he didn't notice. I will never fathom just how he knows these things.
"Of course not, sir. I just seem to have dazed off for a moment."
Not real pleased with her obvious lack of acceptable answer, he pushed the matter further. "You've been doing that since I've been here. I think I've been your captain long enough to know that something has to be up."
"Nonsense, sir. You're being ridiculous. I'm fine." She turned her eyes back to her desk again.
She was about to pick up her pen until she felt a whoosh of air. The next thing she knew, her captain had her in his arms, carrying her towards the door.
"Captain Kyouraku, what is the meaning of this!? Put me down!"
"Na, Nanao-chan. Something is the matter, and if you won't tell me what it is, you're going to take your mind off of it." He slid the office door open, stepping them out into the hall.
"With all due respect, sir, put me down right now!" He lightly set her on her feet, closing the door after. Some division members were staring.
She huffed a large breath of air before smoothing out the wrinkles in her uniform. He chucked lightly, resulting in a glare from her.
"No need to get upset, Nanao-chan." He continued to smile at her.
"What is the meaning of this? There is work I need to be doing."
"Come, Nanao-chan, and take a walk with me. It's a good stress reliever, trust me. Until you tell me what it is, a walk will temporarily take your mind off of it." She looked pensive for a moment. "Unless of course, you were thinking of proclaiming your love to me?"
She dangerously started reaching inside her sleeve for her fan, and he took a large step back, waving his hands up in defense. "Easy, Nanao-chan. No need to get violent, is there?" He looked hopeful.
She stopped reaching and settled for glaring instead. Then, grabbing both of their attention, a division member came running up to them.
"Forgive the intrusion, Captain Kyouraku, Lieutenant Ise, but have you seen my sister? I can't seem to find her anywhere." The young girl was referring to the sixth seat.
"Hmm...Oh! I know, the one with the auburn hair and eyes that shined like..." He took a glance at Nanao, sensing a dangerous aura. She didn't look pleased. "-like my lovely Nanao-chan's glasses! That's it. No, my apologies. I don't believe I've seen her today."
Nanao saw him breathe a sigh of relief when she stopped glaring. "No, I have not seen her either. Perhaps she went on break. Good luck in your search."
The young girl nodded, smiling brightly. "Thank you, Lieutenant Ise. I will continue my search." She bowed. "Captain, Lieutenant Ise." With that, she was gone.
After a few minutes of silence, Shunsui turned down the opposite way. "Come on, Nanao-chan. I bet you haven't had lunch yet." He began to walk off.
"But-" She started to comment, but she realized that he wasn't going to change his mind. With faint Nanao-chans floating on the breeze, she straightened her glasses and followed after him.
End of Part Two
