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A/N: The next 'chapter' is here! xD


A Thank You I Didn't Want to Give


Izuru Kira bit his lip. No... He really didn't want to do this. But he knew he had to. It was the only polite thing to do, and Kira was always polite.

So he pushed the door to the side, revealing a small bedroom with two persons inside. He eyed the other visitor of Ichigo Kurosaki with slight apprehension and annoyance; he didn't want an audience for this. It was bad enough he had to thank the man he wanted to avoid.

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Both Ichigo and his visitor, Toshiro Hitsugaya, had turned when the door opened, and both of them were surprised by whom it was.

However, Toshiro was quick to turn away.

"Kurosaki. I will see you later. For now, I have to get some rest. My wounds have still not completely healed, and Hyourinmaru is getting anxious. Good night," He told the orange-haired Substitue Shinigami.

Ichigo nodded, "Good night Toshiro."

Toshiro, whom had been walking through the door, turned slightly, "That's Captain Hitsugaya to you." and then left them there.

-

Ichigo turned to Kira, "Something wrong, Kira?"

Kira stepped inside, closing the door, "No, Kurosaki-san, thank you for asking." He hesitated only slightly, before continuing, "However, I'd also like to thank you for saving me earlier, from Wabisuke..." And then he bowed.

Ichigo frowned, "No problem, I'll always protect my friends, Kira. That includes you." He revealed, leveling a knowing gaze on the blonde.

Kira raised himself up again, flushed, "Well... Um... Thank you."

He turned to leave when he felt something grab his shoulder and turned his head back, confusion evident on his face as he looked at the hand on his shoulder and then towards Ichigo's face, becoming surprised at the warm smile on the Strawberry nicknamed man.

Ichigo pulled the blonde into a hug and said, "I'll never betray you, none of us will." before letting go and giving the blushing blonde a slight push out and closing the door behind him.


A/N: Number two! I'm on a roll. :)