Ok, I didn't expect to post the second chapter too soon but honestly I've been wanting to write a one-shot like this for a while now. But first things first, I didn't explain fully how these one-shots were going to work, which I am really really sorry for (thanks to azngirlhere for being wonderful and drawing my attention to it) Anyway what I failed to say last chapter was that:
Technically they are all separate stories, every single chapter is a separate one-shot, but you may be able to spot little connections between certain chapters. After all I can only write so many different universes that would suit their characters.(For their personalities to make sense etc.) For example one chapter could be completely AU that involved no shinigami and the two of them work in a restaurant or something, while another chapter could stick completely with the anime, so those two chapters would have no connection. However I could end up with different chapters that could've happened in the same universe. Like the first chapter could relate to this chapter, as both will take place in Soul Society. This chapter doesn't really mention the setting or how they met or any back story as such, so if you wanted the two chapters to relate they could. All of the chapters are separate but the reader could use their imagination and connect certain ones if they wished.
I hope this clears some confusion up, and I'm sorry about not explaining properly in the first place. But yes, technically they are all separate stories, but it you wanted to you could link certain chapters together. Personally I really like stories that are detailed and still manage to leave up stuff for the reader's imagination, which is the sorta thing I'm trying to aim for. Hopefully that all made sense. Anyway! Onto the second chapter, quite a short one-shot compared to the first chapter, but quite sweet. (At least, I think so).
SUMMARY: Tōshirō looked over at his girlfriend who was sleeping comfortably beside him. He couldn't help but think back to the time he had figured out that he was in love with her.
Second Chapter: Love
No matter how much Tōshirō looked back at the past, he simply could not figure out when he had fallen in love with Karin. He could however, pinpoint exactly when he realised he was in love with Karin. He doubted that he would ever forget it. It happened just under three years ago, in September. He had woken up fairly early that morning, due to the sunlight streaming through the gap in the curtains. The light, bothering his eyes, made him roll over on his side, facing Karin. He saw her sleeping peacefully, her breathing calm and quiet.
Tōshirō gently moved her hair out of her face and tucked it behind her hair. Tōshirō couldn't help but smile at the sight of her. He adored her simple beauty. He thought Karin was more beautiful than any other woman in the world. It was strange really, how much more beautiful and attractive a person could become when their wonderful personality shone through. The more time he spent with her, the more beautiful she became. Tōshirō sighed happily as he drunk in the sight of her sleeping peacefully, her beautiful face illuminated by the sunlight, the white of her pyjamas and the bedsheets suiting her perfectly.
He backed away slightly when he saw her long eyelashes fluttering open, not wanting to surprise her. She blinked a couple times, letting her eyes get used to the light before keeping them open, focusing on the man lying in front of her. She smiled, the happiness obvious in her eyes. Seeing the joy on her face, her form surrounded by white made Tōshirō speculate about the future before he could stop himself from thinking that far ahead. He had heard so many times about the 'typical male response' to commitment. But looking at the happy woman in front of him and thinking about his future with her made him happier than he had been in decades. It was then when he realised that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. It was then when he realised that he didn't just like her a lot, he loved her.
He couldn't for the life of him figure out when he had actually fallen in love with her, but he would never let himself forget when he realised that he was in love her. Karin didn't actually know how he figured out he loved her. He had told her that he loved her, but he never actually told her how and when he realised he was in love with her. It was something he planned to tell her in two weeks time, in his vows, at their wedding.
Tōshirō rolled over to his side to face the woman he loved. Tōshirō smiled at how similar it was to that day just under three years ago. Karin didn't know why he was so insistent on having that date as the date for their wedding, but nevertheless she had obliged. Seeing Karin sleeping peacefully, just like that day three years ago made it feel like it was yesterday. Karin seemed to be a little nervous about the wedding, she wanted it all to go to plan and she was worried that it wasn't going to and something was going to go horribly wrong. Tōshirō wasn't bothered if it didn't go to plan to be honest. Obviously he wanted things to go right for Karin, but he was too excited to think about things that could go wrong. He couldn't wait to marry the love of his life. He couldn't wait to see her dressed in white as they said their vows to each other as the sun was setting. He couldn't wait to see the day's last rays of light illuminating her beautiful face as she said 'I do'. He couldn't wait for her to become Karin Hitsugaya.
Bit of a sucky summary I must admit, but I enjoyed writing this chapter a lot. I haven't written fluffy stories for a while. But anyway, huge thanks to Ziya Hitsugaya, azngirlhere, Eto117 and The romantic insanity for all reviewing, I appreciate it a lot! And thanks again to those who favourited it, and to those who added it to their story alert. It makes me super happy when I see people doing that. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Reviews are always welcome! The next chapter prompt is Hate, which shall prove...interesting. I hope you look forward to it!