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Chapter Three
The next day Toushirou did just that, same with the next and the next. Only these frequent visits weren't to talk to his father but to visit a friend he found in a very unlikely place. The two of them would often spend the afternoon sitting in the hospital cafeteria talking and poking fun at the staff around. Sometimes the time was cut short when Dr. Ishida called on Karin for assistance, those days Toushirou went home early but they still remained in contact. When they weren't talking face to face they were talking on the phone or texting each other. They got along famously.
Many of the hospital staff thought they were dating but when ever it was mentioned in front of them they would deny it quickly assuring they were just friends. Although not many people believed them it didn't bother them. After a while it got to Toushirou, and he started thinking about how it would be like if they were dating. Karin had never expressed any interest in boys with the exception of famous soccer players, so Toushirou didn't know how to proceed. When he thought about it he wasn't appalled by the prospect of them dating, he was actually more intrigued more then anything else. He already knew they got along well together and it's not like they had many secrets. The more Toushirou thought about it the more he liked the idea.
Two months had passed since the elevator incident that brought them together in a very awkward and unconventional way, but he didn't curse it to much anymore. Actually he found himself quite thankful for it when he needed to vent his father issues –recently developed- to some one who understood and knew exactly what the problem was. Ichigo still didn't approve of their relationship even if it was just friends. He was very overprotective and when ever he brought it up with Karin she would look somewhat scared –unusual for her- and change the subject quickly. Toushirou got the sense that she was hiding something but didn't push it because he got the sense that it made her uncomfortable.
It was today that he decided to actually ask her out on their first real date, he had a nice plan and if she accepted he knew she would love it. There was a women's professional soccer game this weekend and he had bought tickets for the two of them. He was sure that even if she rejected the boyfriend angle she would still go see the game with him so it was a win, win regardless.
He made his way back through the hospital doors he had come to know so well and straight to the nurse's desk. The nurse there looked up smiled and nodded signaling that she would get Karin. All the nurses knew by now why he came to visit the hospital and would call for the brunette without being asked. Except Ichigo, he still had and unwarranted grudge against him and would lie that she wasn't in. Toushirou made no move to oppose him and would walk away, he would on the other hand have another nurse call he down to meet him. Ichigo knew this was going on but kept his hostility towards Toushirou regardless. He was waiting patiently in the hall for Karin when he noticed her brother walking down the hall. He quickly hid in the stairwell and waited for him to pass. Don't get the wrong impression Toushirou wasn't at all intimidated by Ichigo he just didn't want to deal with the jerk. He passed without incident and Toushirou was able to reappear from the stairwell right when Karin walked into view.
"Oh hey Toushirou, come one lets go I really need a cheeseburger" she said as she lead the way to the cafeteria. They found a table by the window and sat down across from each other like they did every day.
"Hey, we've known each other a while now right?" Toushirou opened it up for conversation.
"Where are you going with this?" Karin asked glancing up over her burger.
"Have you ever considered being more then friends?" he asked keeping a composed face.
"yeah." She stated evenly like it was a well known fact and took another bite out of her burger.
"And you never thought to tell me this?" He asked slightly annoyed.
"I didn't think you'd be interested." She said calmly like this conversation was something you have everyday and with whomever.
"What made you think that?"
"Well with all of our talks you never once talked about a relationship you've been in so I thought you just thought them the be a waste of time." She said confidently finishing her burger.
"You have me all figured out don't you." Toushirou remarked sarcastically.
"We'll that's how I thought till I meet you." She confessed offering him a fry.
"Then you'd accept if I'd ask you out on a date this weekend?" Toushirou threw out there.
"Yeah I think so."
"You think so?" Toushirou repeated with a raised eye brow.
"I don't know this whole dating thing is kind of new to me." She said looking down at her half empty fry basket.
"I'll pick you up at your house 12 o'clock Saturday." Toushirou said firmly.
"Okay where are we going?" she asked looking up at him with he wide dark blue eyes.
"You'll find out." Toushirou said with a smile taking a fry. Karin shrugged secretly intrigued and continued eating
(Saturday)
Like arranged Toushirou picked Karin up at her house at 12. It went smoothly considering her brother was home. Karin said that on weekends he didn't get up till absolutely necessary so he had no idea she was going on a date. Hearing that made him relax immensely he didn't need to have the 'if you break my sister's heart' conversation on the first date. Karin continued to pester him on where he was taking her but he kept tight lipped as usual. He had picked her up in his car since it was a far way to go and it wasn't possible to commute there. Karin was surprised that he had a car and questioned why he never took it to school and of course he said something simple like 'I don't want to' like it explained everything.
They arrived at the stadium for the 1 o'clock game at 12:45. So they could get their seats and whatever refreshments they desired. Toushirou could've gotten box seats but he knew Karin wouldn't have liked it, being part of the crowd excitement was part of the fun. It didn't take Karin long to figure out where they were and what sport they were about to witness. She was ecstatic to say the least Toushirou didn't think he had ever seen her so fanatic and animated. I guess it was to be expected it wasn't everyday a professional women's soccer game came to their small town. Today the Boston Breakers were facing the Chicago Red Stars and it looked to be a promising match.
Toushirou was never one for soccer but he enjoyed himself none the less, he didn't know whether it was because of the energy both the game and the fans gave off or the cute girl holding his hand. When the game had finished Toushirou took her out to a local eatery and they enjoyed a nice desert together while reflecting on the game played. Karin did most of the reflecting and talking and Toushirou was content to listen happy that she had enjoyed herself. Then the end drew near and they both were hesitant to let the moment pass. Karin knew Ichigo would start to worry if she was out to long and Toshio understood how much his life meant to him, so both of them decided not to push the scowling red head too far. Toushirou drove her home and walked her up to her door. Karin hugged him tightly said her thank yous and goodbyes and walked inside letting the door close behind her softly.
Toushirou was thankful it had ended there and they didn't have to go through the awkward first kiss on her front porch. He walked quietly back to his car keeping himself composed till he was behind tinted windows. He smiled with full emotion and drove home blasting his favorite tunes. From that one date Toushirou decided to give the whole dating thing some credit, it was fun and enjoyable if accompanied by the right person
There you go not much happened
Mostly just plot development you'd call it. I guess
I was kinda stuck
I know what I want to write its just a matter of making it flow that stumps me sometimes.
If it was total crap let me know.