Hello. This chapter is kind of confusing when Soifon and Yourichi are talking but there is an explanation in the next chapter! Anyways read and review as always.
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LATER THAT NIGHT
Soifon sat, dangling her feet in the water, looking up at the night sky. The moon cast a light everything, creating shadows in the dark. Sighing contentedly, Soifon scanned her surroundings. Kurotsuchi had yet to figure out what the monster was so she told herself that she had to stay alert, just in case. She really did not want to repeat this morning's events. Yet even though she had prepared herself, Soifon was still surprised when she figured out who a shadow creeping across the lawn belonged to.
"Hisagi-san?" She called out.
"Ohaio, Soifon-taichou. I was just out walking and thought that was you." He laughed nervously.
'Had he been following me?' Soifon thought. 'No that's ridiculous. He is Hisagi and you are you. That could and would never happen.' She frowned at herself.
"Ah…" Hisagi began.
"Would you like to join me for some sake?" The words just spilled out of Soifon's mouth. She hadn't even realized she had been thinking until she said it aloud. Quickly, she tried to cover it up. "Or you don't have to if you don't want to. Um, it was just an idea." A red tinge spread across her cheeks. Why was she blushing? That was so unlike her. Well at least it was dark…
A moments silence passed. To Soifon's surprise, Hisagi's voice rang out: "sure."
So just like that, the captain and lieutenant ended up walking next to each other, heading towards the bar. Their conversation was light and impersonal; it could have taken place between any two people.
"So how long do you think its going to take the twelfth squad to figure out what it was that attacked us?"
Soifon shrugged. "I don't much like Kurotsuchi-taichou's methods or anything about him really. But there's no denying that he is a good scientist and you have to respect that. Also, he protects Soul Society so I can't complain; granted he only does when it's convenient for him."
Hisagi nodded, a small smile hinting on his lips. "That's true, although I do feel a little bad for his research subjects. They must have it rough."
Soifon surprised him with a laugh. "Me too."
Hisagi smiled wider in return.
'Damn Soifon,' a voice said.
'Suzumebachi?'
'Hai! You and that Hisagi are really hitting it off ain't ya?"
'I don't know what you're talking about. But if you could please be quiet then that would preferable.'
'Jeez. That's cold Soifon. Well that's my master for ya. I wish I could be like Hisagi and get through all that iciness…" Soifon's zampacto quieted down.
"So… do you think anyone is going to be there?" She asked, desperate to keep the conversation alive.
Hisagi looked at her, surprised. "Well probably most of the other lieutenants, and Ukitake and Kyoraku will be there, too.
"Right."
They had reached the bar, and Hisagi walked in as he slid open the door. Bracing herself, Soifon followed him. It felt like everyone in the room was staring at them, and they probably were. It was very rare that the captain of the second squad would come to a bar to drink sake, and even rarer that she would bring along a male lieutenant. In fact, it was unheard of.
Sensing the awkwardness, Hisagi turned to her.
"Do you want to wait outside while I get a bottle of sake? I figure that buying one and continuing our walk will be more comfortable than just hanging out in here."
Relieved, Soifon nodded and exited quietly. She left the door open though, and watched Hisagi get the sake. As he was about to leave, a girl ran up to him and threw her arms around him. He grinned as broke free of her hug and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. They talked for a few moments before he gestured to the door. He was probably telling the girl that Soifon was outside waiting. The girl made a face and pouted but when Hisagi gave her a final hug, she pulled away and walked off. Soon after, Hisagi exited the bar. Spotting Soifon, he walked over, his face apologetic.
"Sorry that took so long, it was really busy in there."
"Oh no, it's fine."
Soifon couldn't help but wonder who the mystery girl was though. She also couldn't figure out why it was bothering her so much. Was she jealous? She had absolutely no reason to be. It's not like she was dating Hisagi or even liked him as anything more than friends. 'God that's so embarrassing,' She thought. Because that idea was still in her head when Hisagi offered a drink, Soifon drank up without a hesitation.
"Wow you really drink, eh?"
"Uh, yeah." Soifon felt a tinge seep across her cheeks. What was wrong with her? Maybe she did drink that a little too fast… Before she realized what she was asking, she started talking about the girl from the bar.
"So who was the mystery girl?"
Hisagi seemed surprised, but he didn't hesitate in the slightest when he replied.
"Yuri."
"She seems like a nice girl."
Hisagi smiled. "She is."
"So how long have you guys been dating?"
"Oh, um, no. We're not dating. She's just an old childhood friend I knew from Rungokai. She and I are like siblings."
"Oh," Soifon looked down, her eyes sad. She had probably delved way too far into Hisagi's personal life; old friends could mean so much to a person. She stumbled, only to be caught by strong hands.
"I think I'm drunk," she said.
"Yep, I think so, too. So which way is it to your room?"
Soifon looked up at Hisagi in surprise. Was he going to bring her back? Assuming so, she started giving directions. In almost no time they had arrived at the captain's room. Hisagi slid open the door and guided her to her bed. She lay down on it, feeling the cool sheets beneath her was a relief. Sighing, she said one final thing to Hisagi.
"Arigato."
If he was surprised or confused about what she was thanking him for, he didn't show it. He simply responded that it was nothing and left her room. As he pulled the door shut, two figures stood watching him. Both were oblivious to each other and he was oblivious to both. And as Hisagi wandered off, one made their move.
Just as Soifon was drifting off, her door slid open away.
"Hisagi-kun?"
The form in the door smiled.
"No, Soifoin, it's me."
"Y-Yourichi-sama!" Soifon struggled, trying to get out of bed so she could bow, but Youichi shunpoed over and gently pushed her back down to the covers.
"Soifon."
"Hai, Yourichi-sama?"
"I thought that you said you were done with dating because of the last one." Youirichi's voice was soft and gentle.
Soifon's face burned and tears stung her eyes.
"I'm not dating him and I don't like him in that sense. I don't think he even considers us friends."
Yourichi raised her eyebrows. "So you blew off out training session for a guy that you're not even friends with?"
Soifon's eyes flew open. "Our training session! I completely forgot… I'm sorry Yourichi-sama!"
"It's fine, just…"
"What?"
"I went looking for you after you didn't show up and I saw you walking with Hisagi-fukutaichou. You seemed so different."
Soifon lowered her eyes. She knew what Yourichi was talking about.
"It's just when I'm with him, I don't feel like myself. I feel and act like how I was before I joined covert ops corps, before I met you, before…" Soifon's words caught in her throat. "Before…"
Yourichi closed her eyes, knowing what Soifon was going to say, and knowing how much it was going to hurt to say.
"Before, before Kakashi died." Soifon finally managed.
Yourichi's face softened. It was sad to see Soifon, who was normally so strong and sure, weak and vulnerable. Slowly, she gathered her up into her arms and held her there, giving her support without words. This seemed to help Soifon because after a few moments she was able to continue.
"I think that Hisagi reminds me of him, and so when I'm around him, I act like how I did when I was with Kakashi. But I don't want to act like how I did before. I was so immature and irresponsible. But mostly, it hurts because I am always reminded of… of that day."
Soifon began to shake lightly, so Yourichi hugged her closer, frowning. After several minutes, Soifon began to doze lightly. Hopefully a happy dream was floating though her mind. Only once Yourichi was convinced that Soifon would not wake, did she quietly stand up and exit the room. With one final look at Soifon, she pulled to door shut. A small frown still tugged the edges of her lips down. She had one more stop she wanted to make, but that could wait until morning.
She walked away, and as soon as she was certainly gone the second figure on the roof darted down to the door. Cautiously, they slid it open.
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