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Advice and Answer

Months later – Kine

I walked to the office to see if there was any paper work to get done. I nodded to Izuru as I entered. I pulled my hair into a ponytail when I felt someone approaching.

"There is no paper work for you today, so why don't you take it easy?" Renji said as he appeared behind me. I was trying hard not to blush. I didn't want to look into his eyes and melt.

"All right, if you're sure." I said as I quickly glanced at him.

Renji smiled and nodded, so I left. I decided to visit Ichigo and Shūhei. I had asked Shūhei if he could get me some of those exploding armbands that he uses. I walked into the Ninth and saw Ichigo.

"Hey Kine!" he said, "How are things?"

"Good, I was wondering if you guys have the armbands for me?" I inquired.

"I was going to ask if you wanted them for your wrists instead since you have sleeves on your uniform?" Shūhei asked as he walked up.

"I haven't thought about it. That makes more sense, now that you mentioned it." I said.

"I thought so, I have four for you. Try not to use them unless you need to and I'll show you how to deactivate them, if you want to take them off." He smiled.

He showed me how to work and deactivate them. I put them in the pocket of my pouch that I have around my waist. I always keep some shakudama on me.

"Thanks Shūhei," I said, "I'm off to meet Yuzu and Nanao."

At the Eighth Squad

I left heading next door. Yuzu is the third seat of the Eighth. She just recently transferred from the Fourth Squad. She grew her hair out to her shoulders. We try to work on kidō together with Nanao. I walked through the entrance and I saw Yuzu then I heard some yelling.

"But, my lovely sweet Nanao…"

I started laughing. They were at it again.

"Hi Yuzu! Nanao!" I yelled as I waved to them. I saw their captain disappear but then reappear on the roof. He always watches us. "Hi Captain Kyōraku!"

"All right, lets get started." Smiled Nanao, "Kine, don't use any of your shakudama or any other tricks you might have." We all laughed as we headed to the training grounds.

"How are things with Renji?" asked Yuzu. I blushed.

"Nothing is going on." I said looking at the ground.

"Why not? You practically drool over him and he's always looking at you when he has a chance." Inquired Nanao. I turned redder.

"I'm still too embarrassed about when I kissed him." I sighed

"You what!" yelled Nanao, I jumped. I told them about what happened a while back and I could tell that they were hoping for more than what did happen.

"I'm still holding to that he likes you a lot. Seriously! He didn't have to get you dinner and check on you while you're recovering. He doesn't make you do paper work. He doesn't check on you all the time. He let's you choose which mission you want to do too." Yuzu pointed out. "He can be a bit like Ichigo, but the nice thing with that is he's easy to talk to and he'll protect you when possible."

"Look at what he did for Rukia and she's he best friend." Nanao piped up. "Give it a try and see what happens. He won't try anything either."

"I dunno. I just don't want to cross the line of captain and subordinate."

"I hope that's not your only excuse. Look at Ichigo and Rukia. Tōshirō and Karin. Shūhei and Orihime. Shunsui and me. We're all married and have no issues. We all know how to act when and where. Well, except for Shun." Nanao said as we laughed.

"I'll think about it. Let's start with the kidō." I sighed. We started in on the Kidō practice and I couldn't help thinking about what they said.

Weeks later – Renji

I found out that Kine and Alina's birthdays are coming up. I wanted to get them something. I had asked Yuzu and Rukia to go shopping with me in the world of the living. We stopped at a bookstore were Rukia got a fireworks book for Kine. Yuzu got hair ties for both girls.

Alina was complaining one day about nowhere suitable enough to put her zanpakutō at night. We went to the hardware store to get some hooks that would go on the wall or hook on the bed frame to have it under the bed. I got two sets just incase Kine wanted it too. We went in together on a camera, camera bag and photo book for Alina. I found out that she loves to take pictures.

We stopped by a clothing store and found a Red Pineapple shirt for Kine. As we walked by a jewelry store, something caught my eye and I went in. I could tell the girls were confused.

"This one." I pointed out to Rukia. It was a necklace with a medium size charm on it. The charm looked like a firework explosion and had different colored gems on it.

"For Kine?" Rukia asked eyeing me suspiciously. I grinned and nodded.

"I'm hoping that she'll be my girlfriend."

"Renji, she'll love it." Yuzu said.

I walked up to the clerk to purchase the necklace. As we left, I couldn't help smiling. We headed over to Urahara's candy shop to visit. We noticed someone in the store that looked like Ichigo, but had dark brown hair and green eyes.

"Hi Rukia! Yuzu! Renji!" we heard him say.

Our jaws dropped. It was Kon. We couldn't believe it.

"Kisuke, made a special gigai for Kon. He's been working and living at the shop with us." Said Tessai as he walked up. "We have been teaching him to use Kidō and he's quite good at it."

"That's amazing!" Rukia said as Kon blushed. "So what happened to the stuffed lion?"

"I still have it some where. Why? Did you want it?" Kon asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes, please!" I said. "We could have fun picking on Ichigo about it."

Kon disappeared to the back of the shop and came back out with the stuffed lion.

"Thank you so much Kon." I said as a put the lion in one of the bags.

We left a short while later and headed back to the soul society.

Later on

When we got back to my quarters and started to sort and wrap the gifts. After we were done we took the bag with the lion in it and headed to the Ninth. We stopped by the Sixth to pick up Karin. Karin took my old spot in the squad. We started to laugh all the way to see Ichigo.

"Hey, Ichigo!" I yelled as we entered the office. Shūhei was watching us.

"Hi everyone." he said looking confused.

"We found something for you while we were out shopping." Yuzu said grinning as she handed the bag to Ichigo. He looked as us suspiciously as he put his hand in and pulled out the lion.

"What the hell?" he yelled as he looked at the lion. We hit the floor laughing.

"We thought you would like to have Kon around again." Yuzu said between giggles.

"Don't worry, he's not in there." Rukia laughed.

"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked. We told him about running into Kon at Urahara's shop. Ichigo just shook his head and laughed.

"I could put him on the book shelf or I could bring him home." Ichigo said as he walked over to the office bookshelf and put the lion on the shelf.

Days later

I was in the office when a heard an explosion. Izuru and I ran out towards the barracks to see where it came from. There was smoke billowing out of Alina's quarters. Alina came walking out coughing.

"Tokine!" she yelled and we heard laugher coming from a different direction.

"Are you alright?" Izuru asked.

"I'm fine, its just smoke bomb." she sighed, "I'm gonna get Tokine for that!"

"Tokine?" I asked looking at Alina confused.

"Kine's full name" she replied. Alina took off, shunpo after Kine. We heard yelling and giggling.

"Come on Izuru, we should warn the rest of the squad. It's their birthday and I think the pranks will continue." I sighed.

We started to relay the message around. When we got back to the office, we saw Kūkaku waiting for us.

"Good morning Kūkaku. What can I do for you?" I asked her.

"I see the festivities have started already," she smiled. "I sent a message to warn the captains about today. Also, you and Izuru are invited to the girls party tonight at the manor."

We heard another explosion and saw Kine soaked from a water bomb.

"Ha! Gotcha!" yelled Alina and the chase was off again. I looked at Kūkaku.

"They have been doing this since they were little." she sighed.

"We'll be at the party." I grinned and Izuru nodded.

At the Shiba manor

Izuru helped me carry the gifts for the girls to the manor. The day was filled with explosions and I was surprised that anything got done.

"Hopefully there are not too many explosions at the party." Izuru said as I laughed.

We walked in and saw lots of people there. Ichigo, Rukia, Karin, Tōshirō, Yuzu and Rikichi were there too. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner: noodles, chicken dumplings, pot stickers, sake and more.

After dinner, the girls started to open the gifts. Alina squealed when she open the camera and accessories. We laughed when we saw Kine open the gift with the red pineapple shirt. They loved the hair ties Yuzu gave them. Alina's face lit up when she opened the gift with the zanpakutō hooks. Kine wanted to look through the fireworks book as soon as she unwrapped it. They kept going until the last one was open. Kūkaku brought out more sake for everyone.

After the party was over, Izuru escorted a drunk Alina back to her quarters. We said our good byes to everyone as I helped Kine walk.

"Captain, have I told you how beautiful your eyes are?" Kine slurred as she wrapped her arms around my neck.

"No, you haven't." I laughed as I pulled her closer.

"Don't laugh at me," she said as she tried to look serious. "I'm serious and I like you a lot."

My jaw almost fell open. I couldn't tell if she was saying it because she was drunk or not. We got up to her quarters and I helped her to bed. She passed out as soon as she hit the pillow. She looked beautiful. I started to leave when I heard it.

"I love you, red pineapple." She muttered.

I grinned and walked to my quarters. I made it into my room and got ready for bed. I couldn't help shaking my head about the events earlier. I had just crawled in when I heard a noise. I got up and walked down the hall to the door leading out to the balcony, that's when I heard a giggle and someone running into a wall.

"Kine? What are you doing here?" I asked as I caught her before she fell. "Come on, let's get some sleep."

I picked her up in my arms and headed to my room. She kept giggling as I carried her. I'm glad that I had a queen size bed.

"I woke up and my red pineapple was gone." Kine whispered looking at me with sleepy eyes.

She looked cute in her shirt and shorts. I still wasn't sure if she was serious or feeling the sake still. I set her down on the bed and crawled in next to her. She curled into me and passed out. I kissed her forehead and let sleep take over.

Next day

I woke up and started to stretch, when I hit something. I rolled over and I saw a pair of teal eyes looking at me.

"Why am I here with you?" Kine asked. I sighed and told her what happened last night.

"I don't think I want to drink that much sake again." she muttered as she curled into me. She started to trace my tattoos on my chest. I felt the shivers going down my back.

"You know, I still have a gift for you," I grinned as I wrapped my arms around her.

"I thought you gave me one yesterday?"

"I did but I found something else." I rolled away from her towards my nightstand.

I opened the drawer and pulled out a small thin box. I turned back to her. I could tell that she was suspicious. I sat up and held out the box.

"Kine, before you open it. I want to know if you'll be my girlfriend." I blurted. I saw a smile brake out on her face.

"I thought you would never ask." she whispered. She opened the box and her eyes got huge. She pulled out the necklace.

"It's beautiful."

She turned around and gave me the necklace. I undid the clasp and put it around her neck before redoing the clasp. She turned back to me and kissed me. I leaned in to deepen the kiss. We broke apart and I looked in her eyes. She looked amazing with her hair down. She leaned in kissing me again and I pulled her closer to me.

We heard a knock on my door. We broke away and I slowly got up. I grabbed a hair tie and pulled my hair into a ponytail as I walked to the door downstairs. I could see someone out there. I opened the door and found Yoruichi on the other side.

"Am I interrupting anything?" she teased. "Have you seen Kine? She left some gifts at the manor."

She held up some bags. I looked back and saw Kine coming down the stairs.

"Moring Yoruichi." she said.

"You didn't answer at you place and I thought Renji would know where you were." she grinned.

"I guess I was right. Here are the rest of the gifts you left behind. I'll see you two later and behave!" she left in a flash. I turned to see Kine blushing.

"Don't worry about it." I told her, "Why don't you take your gifts back to your quarters, get dressed, and come back over. I'll make you lunch."

Kine grinned and headed to her place. I headed back up to my room to change. I put on a tank top and pants. I look around my kitchen trying to decide on what to make. I settled on making noodles with bits of eggs and sausages.

Moments later Kine came back. She was wearing her red pineapple shirt and black pants. I was trying not to laugh as I blushed. She walked up behind me and wrapped her arms around my waist.

"What's on your mind Kine?" I asked as she traced part of my tattoo.

"I'm hoping that this isn't a dream." she sighed. I was thinking the same thing. We heard a knock on the door and Kine went over to answer. It was Alina.

"Hi Kine! Renji, I need your help!" she said as she walked in.

"What'ca need?" I asked as I started to plate the food, handing one to Kine.

"I wanted to know if you'd put those hooks up for me?"

"Sure, I'll do that after we're done eating. Want some?"

"Ooohh! Yes, please!" she said as I handed her a plate.

I got myself a plate and joined the girls at the table. They started to chat away about last night. We found out that Izuru spent the night with Alina. I smirked at that.

Soon after

When we were done, we headed to Alina's quarters. I followed Alina to her room with some tools.

"I would like the hooks under the bed. That way no one will see it and it's easy to get to." Alina stated.

She handed me the hooks and I started to attach the hooks to the bed frame. It took a couple of minutes. When I was done, Alina took her zanpakutō out and set it on the hooks. We adjusted them to her liking before I packed up the tools. As I was about to leave when Izuru came in with a message.

"I was hoping to enjoy the day off," I growled. I looked over the note, then to the other three.

"There is a new mission to the world of the living. Tōshirō is leading this one. He would like, either Kine or Alina, or both. It's up to you guys." I said, "You'll be leaving tomorrow morning and I'm not sure how long it would be for. You'll be in Karakura, staying at Urahara's shop."

I could see the girls looking at each other and thinking.

"We'll both go." Said Alina and Kine nodded. "Let's start packing." I sighed.

I wanted to be selfish and keep Kine with me, but I couldn't. I followed Kine to her quarters and helped her pack. I sat on her bed watching her move around the room. She grabbed a small bag and filled it with shakudama, reishukaku, wristbands, a pair of purple tinted sunglasses and something that looked like marbles. I started to snicker. Kine turned to look at me.

"You're such a pyro." I laughed. "What are those? Marbles?" She came over and hit me on the shoulder.

"It's pyrotechnic. Not marbles, mini specialty shakudama. White is a light blinding bomb, pink is an equivalent to a cero, red is fire, orange is sand, yellow is similar to a strong healing Kidō. Green drains one's spiritual pressure, blue is water, purple is ice, brown is a flare, and black is a portable gigai I got from Kisuke. Gray creates a smoke screen. They're marked with different kanji symbols so I can tell the difference when I run a finger over them and not have to look in the bag. Kisuke has been working on them with me."

"You're still a pyro." I teased. She reached over and pulled my hair tie out. I raised an eyebrow as my hair fell down.

"I want something of yours for good luck." She said as she put the tie in her hair.

I leaned forward and pulled her towards me. I looked in her eyes and kissed her. She wrapped her arms around my neck and ran her fingers through my hair. We pulled apart, I leaned my forehead against hers.

"Just come back to me." I whispered.

She pulled me close and started to kiss along my jaw line and her hands ran down my stomach.

I growled, "Kine, we shouldn't. It's too soon."

I held her close to me. She nodded and leaned against my chest. We sat there until Kine's stomach growled. We laughed and got up to get food. I left her when it got late. As I crawled into bed, I couldn't help but worry.

Next morning

I woke up and noticed that I couldn't move. I looked down and saw Kine wrapped around me sleeping. I snickered as I wrapped my arms around her.

"Wake up sleeping beauty, otherwise, you're going to be late." I whispered as I gently shook her.

"But Renji, I was having such a good dream." She smiled as she kissed me.

"Why are you here this morning?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I came to be by you." She said as she got dressed and grabbed her bags. "Don't worry, I'll come back."

I quickly dressed and walked her towards the squad entrance. Kine gave me a small kiss on the cheek. I watched as she joined Alina and they walked off.

"Don't worry, Renji. She'll be back." Izuru said as he walked up behind me.

"I sure hope so."

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