Forbidden Love

"Love sees with the heart and not mind." William Shakespeare.

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach.

A/N: Sorry this took awhile to get up, but this is not my only story and I was banned from my laptop for a week. Sorry I made a mistake in the summery, but I've fixed it. Would me summery count as a summery?

Thanks to: GrnEydDvl for beta reading both chapters.

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people what happens in the story. Just cause you know some parts doesn't

mean you get to tell everyone else.

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Summery: They were never meant to be. She was a noble, who loved a red pineapple and he was a Tachio, who loved a bed-wetter. So how are they going to make this work? Join the cold hearted Hitsugaya and the bubbly Rukia, make a relationship out of nothing.

"Matsumoto, how many times do I have to tell you? Don't send Kuchiki here to run any errands." Hitsugaya Toushiro said, his anger level was out of control.

"I'm sorry Tachio, I'll 'try to remember' next time. I just think she'll be a good friend." She paused to think. She was walking on very thin ice. Matsumoto had to be careful about her choice of words on this particular subject. "You know, you need someone. Someone who knows what you're going through, who will listen to you. Rukia Kuchiki would be very good at that, especially after what happened to-"

"Get out, now! Unless you plan on actually doing some paper work." Hitsugaya needed to control his temper, the room temperature dropped a few degrees. Matsumoto hurried to get out the room, before her young Tachio lost control.

It had been three months since Hitsugaya first saw Rukia Kuchiki's eyes. Every time Hitsugaya had asked Matsumoto to get someone to come and deliver the paper work, she always sent Rukia. Every time she would come into the office with her head down and as she passed Hitsugaya on the way out, their eyes would meet. Every time Hitsugaya saw the sparkle in those eyes he instantly hated her more and every time Rukia saw that hate in his eyes, she would fear for her life.

oOo

Rukia Kuchiki was slowly making her way to Hitsugaya Toushiro's office. She knew that Hitsugaya despised her, and wondered what he wanted with her. She reached the office door and gently knocked.

"Come in." Hitsugaya grunted. It was obvious that he was in a foul mood.

"You requested to see me Hitsugaya Tachio." She stood in front of his desk and tried to keep her bow for as long as she could, just so that she didn't have to look into those eyes.

"Yes I did, now stand up straight. I am sending you on a mission to the real world." Rukia froze. She didn't plan on going there. "Is there something wrong?" He had noticed the tightness of her slim body.

"Em… What area sir?"

"Did you think I would be stupid enough to send you back to Karakura Town?" She wouldn't have put it passed him.

"Well…"

"No, you will be going to some place in America. Hollows seem to be gathering around there."

"America? So where about in America, sir?" She had been told by shinigami that had been there that it was a big place.

"Seattle."

"Seattle, so when do I leave?"

"Tomorrow morning, so be ready."

"Yes sir." She bowed and left the room.

"What are you going to do if you are made to go with her?" Hyorinmaru asked.

"We'll cross that hurdle when we come to it." Hitsugaya replied coldly. He did not plan on spending a month with someone he hated.

"Well, your faith will be decided in an hour."

"Eh.. Hitsugaya Tachio?" Rukia didn't want to disturb him, he looked as if he was talking to an invisible object.

"Someone's calling you."

"I am fully aware of that fact."

"What is it Kuchiki?" His eyes were still closed. Rukia relaxed her body.

"You forgot to tell me how long I would be gone for." Hitsugaya mentally turned red at this point. He knew had forgotten to tell her something in his rush to get rid of her.

"You'll be gone for no more than a month. Is there anything else you would like to know?"

"No, but I was told to tell you that the Tachio's meeting has been moved. It will now be held in roughly 15 minutes."

"Thanks Kuchiki, now get out, I have some last minute preparations."

"So what are you going to say when they tell you that you have to go with her?" Hyorinmaru had returned

"Tell them how capable she really is and if that doesn't work I'll be on my knees begging."

"Hmm, you hate her that much?"

"I don't hate her, it's the way she reminds me of Hinamori."

oOo

"Hitsugaya Tachio, it has been decided that you shall accompany Kuchiki Rukia on her mission in the real world." Yamamoto's deep voice filled the first division meeting hall.

The young Tachio was taken by surprised and lost for words. The reason he had picked her of all people, was so that he could get away from her.

"I told you this would happen, so what's first? Telling them how strong she really is or begging on the floor."

"I bet this is Byakuya's doing."

"But Sir, Kuchiki Rukia is a very capable individual, she doesn't need me to baby-sit her." That earned him a death glare from Byakuya.

"Smooth move"

"Shut up."

"That may be so Hitsugaya Tachio, but this final decision was made by Central 46."

"Great, so he has power over them as well?" Hitsugaya asked.

"Is that really such a surprise?" Hyorinmaru casually answered.

"Then I shall leave with Kuchiki tomorrow morning."

"Everyone is dismissed!" Yamamoto's voice boomed throughout the meeting room.

Hitsugaya slowly walked back to his office. He would have to tell Rukia that he was going with her. When he reached the entrance to the 10th division he just walked by. Still trying to think of the best way to tell Rukia about the additional news, but her didn't want to face her just yet.

"Okay Kuchiki, there has been a change of plan involving your mission. Instead of it being a solo mission, I will now accompany you."

"I don't think that will work."

"Okay, how about this one? Kuchiki, I have terrible news, I will now be accompanying you on your month long mission in Seattle."

"That sounds as if you hate her."

"Right, what about this? Kuchiki let's put the past behind us and start fresh. It has been decided that I will accompany you to Seattle, and will stay there until the mission is finished."

"That's the best you can come up with? I suppose it will have to do. Rukia's heading straight for us."

"Shit, what if I forget and just glare at her?"

"Hello Tachio." Rukia said, putting some distance between them, by walking straight past him.

"Remember, be nice."

"Eh Kuchiki, wait there." Rukia stopped dead, dreading the worst.

"Don't be so scared." Toushiro attempted to chuckle, but it was a feeble attempt. "I've got something to tell you." Rukia nodded, not daring to speak.

"How about we put the past behind us, and start fresh?" Rukia just nodded, still not daring to speak. "I guess I'll take that as a yes? Well the thing is, it's been decided that I'm to accompany you to Seattle and stay with you until the mission is finished." Rukia just stood there, mouth open and eyes wide. "So I guess I'll see you tomorrow. Eh, I guess I promise, to try and not be mean to you. I mean you're probably the only one who knows what I'm going through, but I guess I have no idea about what you're going through. So, bye then." Toushiro waved goodbye and continued to walk in the opposite direction of his squad's territory. Rukia was still standing there with her mouth open and her eyes wide.

"That was horrible." Toushiro sighed, trying to get over his wave of "niceness".

"Well, I think it was great. Considering the fact that you're a super midget, with the emotional range of a teaspoon."

"We can't go one day without you insulting me can we?"

"I will stop insulting you as soon as you are genuinely nice."

oOo

Toushiro had finally reached his destination, the Shinigami crematorium. This was where all shinigami that had died in battle were buried. His best friend and lover was buried here. It took him a while to find Hinamori Momo's grave. It was the first time he had visited since the funeral and he had no idea where her grave was. After searching for about 30 minutes he found it, the 10th row and the last one on the left. Staring at the grave he placed a rose on the ground. He thought about who killed her and who he was personally going to kill to avenge her.

He was right. Hinamori couldn't or wouldn't attack Aizen. She stood there frozen, unable to move. Toushiro refused to give up, although he was severally wounded and movements were slow. He was only a few feet away from them, and everything seemed to be playing in slow motion.

Aizen reached over to Hinamori's face with one hand. He placed it on her check and said "Momo, you should have listened to Toushiro. You foolish girl, you came to kill me and you can't even raise your sword against me. Now it's my turn to finish you off."

His Zanpakuto went straight through Hinamori's heart killing her instantly.

"Good Bye, you foolish girl."

Toushiro's heart broke at that exact moment. He was in agonizing pain, not because of his wound but because of Hinamori's death. He couldn't talk, but his anger was building up, and his resitu was visible. Aizen turned to face the weak Toushiro, and increased his resitu drastically as Toushiro's Bankai disappeared.

"Shit, you maybe be able to kill me Aizen, but you will die. You piece of shit." His words were slow; he was definitely dying.

Aizen walked over to him and raised his Zanpakuto. He was about to pierce Toushiro's skin, but a slim black sword stopped him. Kurosaki Ichigo had just saved Toushiro. Ichigo began to fight Aizen. Toushiro attempted to move but was unsuccessful. Luckily for him Matsumoto had made up this plan with Ichigo, to save her tachio. She used shunpo to get next to him, when Aizen was far enough away. Using shunpo again she got both of them to safety. When he returned to soul society they were both informed about the retreat and several hours later Ichigo returned with Hinamori's body.

oOo

Toushiro was still at the grave yard as night fall. He was now sitting on the damp grass, thinking about what had happened. He could hear someone's footsteps getting closer to him, but he ignored them. Someone kneeled down behind him and put their arms around his neck.

"Tachio, I think it's time that you left." Matsumoto said softly.

"I guess you're right, now can you kindly remove your arms from my neck."

"Sure thing." They both stood up and it was obvious that Toushiro had grown, not much, but he had still grown.

"Matsumoto, I just realized I haven't said this to you yet. Thank you." Matsumoto was confused at first but realized what he was talking about.

"I wouldn't be a very good fukutachio if I didn't have your back. And besides, that's what friends do."

"Does that make me an awful friend?"

"No it doesn't. Now stop thinking that Hinamori's death is your fault." It was unlikely that Matsumoto would shout, but even more unlikely that she would shout at Toushiro.

"So whose fault is it? Is it Aizen's fault for killing her or my fault for not protecting her?"

"Do we have to have this conversation again?"

"Just thinking about it, who is really to blame?"

oOo

The next morning, at the Gate.

Rukia Kuchiki was rushing to the gate, determined to be there before Toushiro. She was disappointed when she turned the corner and saw that he was already there. Rukia slowed down a bit when she saw him. When she was next to him, Rukia noticed the hidden smile on his face.

"You're early Kuchiki." Hitsugaya was trying not to sound cold. He did plan on keeping his promise.

"Is that a bad thing sir?" Rukia was confused, he sounded like he was reprimanding her, but his body language was kind and welcoming.

"No, just a pleasant surprise. Having Matsumoto as a fukutachio you get use to everyone being late. But since you were early it gives us more time to get familiar with our surroundings. Sou tachio got us an apartment in Seattle, so it means we can stay there tonight. Only problem is that it only has one bedroom, so you can have the bed."

"How about we sort that out when we get there."

"That's a good idea. Yeah we'll sort it when we get to Seattle."

"Master, are you nervous." Hyorinmaru mocked him.

"What gave it away?"

"The fact that you wouldn't shut up."

"This is going to be a long month."

"An even longer month if you two don't become friends."

"Hitsugaya Tachio, we're leaving now!" Rukia shouted. She was just about to enter the gate.

"Rukia sure has a way to embarrass me." Toushiro stated, whilst mentally laughing.

"Oh this is going to be a very long month."

"I'm coming, just go without me, I'll catch you in a minute." Toushiro wanted to see the sun rise before he left.

Seattle

"Hitsugaya Tachio, I think it's this way." Rukia said pointing to her left.

"I dunno, but we'll try it."

Toushiro was in a grumpy mood, and Rukia was frustrated. They were lost and they couldn't find their apartment. They wandered the streets for what seemed like forever and finally found their apartment.

"This is it Hitsugaya Tachio, we've found it." Rukia's voice was high pitched and she was very excited.

"It's about time. Do you have the key?" Hitsugaya asked. He just wanted to collapse.

"I thought you had it."

"Don't tell me we've lost it."

"I'm just playing with you, it's here." Rukia produced a small key and quickly opened the door.

She walked in and Toushiro followed. Their gigai's were in the closet along with everything else they would need.

"They've done a good job. All the equipment we will need is here." he looked around to talk to Rukia but she had disappeared "Kuchiki, where are you?"

"I'm in here Tachio!"

"Where's here?"

"The kitchen! You should see what food we have and the money, it looks so funny."

"Kuchiki, the food has to last us about a week or so and the money has to last for the full month!"

Toushiro rushed into the kitchen, hoping there wasn't any candy that Rukia could get her hands on. When he got there however, Rukia wasn't there. He walked into the living room and Rukia was covering the whole sofa with a bowl of candy on her flat stomach and the T.V remote in her hands. He walked over to the sofa and Rukia moved her legs up so that her knees touched her stomach. They sat there in silence and after a few seconds it became awkward.

"So, what ya watchin' Kuchiki." Toushiro asked. He couldn't bear another minute of silence.

"Some movie about yellow people. It's kinda funny I guess. Also tachio, no disrespect but can you stop calling me Kuchiki? I would prefer it if you just called me Rukia." Toushiro just nodded appropriately at her request. It seemed reasonable enough. People didn't seem to respect Rukia, just the name Kuchiki.

Toushiro was surprised when Rukia switched the TV off to talk to him. He was quite enjoying the documentary on sharks. Rukia turned and faced him, and they had a staring competition until Rukia broke the silence.

"Hitsugaya Tachio, how do you feel about Hinamori? I mean, do you love her?"

"You have no right to ask that question, Rukia."

"It's just I feel really bad seeing you suffer everyday and not telling anyone what you think."

"It is my burden to bear alone. It is my fault she is dead."

"It's not your fault. Arrr, when are you going to get it through that thick skull of yours?! What happened to her is not your fault!"

"I could get you arrested for talking to me like that."

"I don't care, just admit it. You love Hinamori, and you didn't kill her!"

Rukia's shouts and Toushiro's cold voice was building up tensing. The fact that Hitsugaya would answered was getting Rukia mad. Also when Rukia was respecting Hitsugaya, he got mad as well.

"Okay so maybe I do love her. And yeah maybe you're right. In fact you are right. I didn't kill her because if I did then I would be like you! I would never kill someone I loved, no matter what the circumstances!"

"You have no right to bring Renji into this conversation!"

"It's not so nice when it's you we're talking about is it?!"

"I was only trying to help you! I am probably the only one who understands you and knows what you're going through!" Rukia ran out of the apartment with tears running down her face. She now hated that boy, she was only trying to help. She was foolish to think that she alone could change him. Toushiro slouched back into the couch, and he was about to turn the TV back on, when what he had actually done sank in.

oOo

Instead of watching TV, Toushiro sat with his head on his left shoulder. Staring at a spot on the carpet. Thinking about what he had done.

"How could I do something as horrible as that? I'm disgusted with myself." He thought. "I need away of apologizing. Oh what's the point? She'll never forgive me for what I did."

"Give her some credit, she'll forgive you. You just don't want to be forgiven." Hyorinmaru was acting as his conscious.

"No she won't. You heard what I said, it was a horrible way to act."

"Yeah, she'll never forgive you. And probably never talk to you again. Probable quit the Gotei 13 because of you."

"That's going too far. Weren't you saying to give her some credit? She probable will forgive me. Even if I don't deserve it."

"I doubt it, you treated her like shit. The way you talked about her and Renji."

"I know, but she'll understand right?"

"I don't know, I wouldn't forgive you for what you done."

"She will, Rukia's not like me, in fact she's the complete opposite. She will definitely forgive me, as long as I have the right apology."

"Well, then what are you going to say?"

"I need to think about that."

"Well good luck."

"Thanks, Hyorinmaru."

"What did you say?"

"Nothing."

Whilst Toushiro thought about what he was going to say he kept slipping in and out of consciousness. Until he just fell asleep, before getting to say what he wanted to.

oOo

It was way past mid-night and Rukia was on the roof of the apartment. Toushiro had just awoken from his sleep and was concerned about her well-being. He couldn't sleep knowing he had hurt he that much. He went looking for her and found her curled up in a ball, sleeping on the roof. He weakly smiled at how peaceful she looked, and went back down to grab a blanket for her. He turned to leave but had the sudden urge to stay with her.

"Now would be a good time to apologize, since you don't want to leave." Hyorinmaru suggested.

"Can you feel that?"

"It's miles away master, you can get rid of it in the morning."

Rukia stirred in her sleep, and Toushiro lay down behind her. He attempted not to make any physical contact, but his arm thought differently. It curled around her and pulled her closer to his chest refusing to let go

"Are you controlling me arm?" Toushiro asked.

"That's such a stupid question. I can't control your body parts. You're just being protective, I don't blame you. That hollow is abnormally strong."

"Maybe I should deal with it now..."

"Tell that to your body."

He felt a strange feeling in his stomach.

"I feel as if I'm going to be sick."

"Nerves."

"What am I nervous about?"

"Being around a girl."

"Shut up."

He knew that he would protect her until he died. But Toushiro passed it over as just being a normal Tachio, subordinate relationship. Before he fell asleep again, Toushiro whispered in Rukia's ear, "I'm so sorry..." He couldn't complete his sentence and couldn't tell her everything he wanted to. The presence of the hollow was getting closer, and it was making him feel drowsy.

A/N: Okay there is a poll on my homepage asking what theme song would you like this story to have, so you can vote for your favourite songs out of the list. Please R&R, this story would be no where with out my kind readers. Also I think I have confused a few words, so I am sorry for that.