Updated 7/24/16: Edits for phrasing and OC dialogue (accent)
As they walk slowly through the Seretei, Jushiro takes in the sights of the many gardens covered in a light coating of snow. It has been ages since winter had brought snow to the Soul Society, and though it makes his whole body ache at the thought of the coughing fit he'll have upon returning to a warm room, he enjoys the view. At the turn of a corner, he feels Nashi let go of his arm and suddenly rush forward.
"Shunsui-i-i-i-i!" she yells, running full pelt at her target.
"Nashi!" the man laughs "There you are, my luscious mandarin segment!"
Less than a meter away from the Squad 8 Captain, she leaps at him. Without missing a beat, he catches her around the waist and lifts her. Nashi proceeds to wrap her limbs around his body and kiss him passionately. Her fingers claw at his shoulders and neck. Pulling away briefly, she bites his bottom lip a bit harder than necessary, and drags her teeth over it. This illicits a small grunt from the man.
"So what'll it be this time, ya big manly hunk of gorgeous? Sake and naked hot-tubbing? Or Scotch and naked board games?" she asks playfully, while Shunsui trails rough, stubbly kisses down her neck toward the deep vee of her top.
"Well, it seems a bit chilly for the hot tub don't you think?"
"Not at all. The cold'll make things more interesting. Ow - watch it with the teeth!" She yanks him back by his ponytail to give the man a proper scolding. "Ya know Jushiro gets jealous when ye leave a mark...on the other hand - " She flicks her eyebrows and gives him a wry smile.
Shunsui laughs heartily, and retakes his place at her collarbone.
"I have to say, speaking of our dear captain, I haven't drank Scotch since the last time you came to visit him." he says, gently nudging the edge of her shirt aside. At the same time, she kisses a spot behind his ear and proceeds to trace the line of his jaw with her tongue.
"That was a fun few days. How long d'your hangover last?" Nashi asks, twirling a clump of chest hair between her fingers. A small sigh escapes her lips as his mouth finds an especially pleasant spot at the top of her left breast.
"It felt like a month. Though, on the whole, I'd say it was worth it."
Shunsui, now supporting the woman with his left arm under her leg and ass, lets his right hand find the hem of the shirt under her heavy wool cardigan. His fingertips, gently lift the fabric and expose her pale skin to the cool of the air. They then move quickly up her side, caressing anything they find there.
Nanao, who had narrowly avoided getting knocked down by the onrushing Nashi, comes over to Jushiro with a questioning look.
Jushiro smiles enigmatically.
Nanao still looks very confused.
"What?" he chuckles "Haven't you met Nashi before?"
"Well - yes. Years ago. But I had gotten the impression that you and she were - "
"Oh. Ye-es. I understand what you mean. That is all a bit complicated. I mean - " Jushiro mumbles back, he can feel the heat rising in his cheeks against the chill of the winter air.
"Captain Ukitake. While I'm sure your explanation would prove very enlightening and yet, completely unclear, I'd much rather know why your 'friend' has her tongue in my captain's mouth...and why...his hand...is moving...up her -"
"Ah. Well, you see, Shunsui and I have been friends for many, many decades. As has Nashi. In a lot of ways, they have very similar personalities. The two extroverts that keep me from becoming a hermit, I guess." At this Jushiro begins to smile, then stops when he catches the look on the lieutenant's face. "This is a little game they play. They try to see who will break first."
"Break? What does that mean, 'break'?"
"Whomever gives in first. They are both so stubborn, and - "
"Excuse me, captain."
As Nanao strides back toward his friends, Jushiro feels a chill run up his back that has nothing to do with the weather.
"It's just a harmless game, lieutenant. They don't mean anything by it." he calls after.
"Captain!"
"Uh-oh. Looks like we'll have to finish this later my delectable doryaki."
"*Sigh* This lieutenant's no' as much fun as the last one I met." Nashi says as Shunsui gently places her back on the ground.
"Trying to keep this virile exemplar of masculinity all to yourself?" she asks, grinning at the fuming Nanao. At the same time, she makes a point of letting her fingers trail obviously down Shunsui's chest. They come to rest, heavily, on the obi holding his partly open kimono together.
"O-o-oh, play nice." he hisses. "Nanao's not a part of this."
"Playing nice would defeat the purpose of the game. Unless...you concede?" she grins endearingly, but her tone wheedles.
"Though, my lovely Nashi, you are the most fragrant lotus blossom in all of the Seretei- " Shunsui replies grandly, "I cannot do that. Got to keep up my winning streak. Rain check?"
"I suppose. But, you didn'ae win last time. It was a draw."
"That's not what the judge had to say."
"Judge?!" Nanao interjects. "What is wrong with you two? Who would judge such a thing?"
"Jushiro, of course." Shunsui replies plainly.
"What?!" Nanao rounds on the other captain. "You?! What is wrong with you people?"
As Jushiro tries to stammer out a reply, Nashi gives Shunsui a chaste kiss on the lips and heads back in the direction of her charge.
"Gi' us a few hours to get settled in and come by for a visit. Company is certainly welcome after so many days in the Squad 4 infirmary." she calls over her shoulder.
"You got it, Nashi-chan. I'll bring some goodies along with me." he glances at his lieutenant "Provided I finish all of my paperwork this afternoon. Can't leave that to sit, now can I?"
"Ha ha." Nashi rejoins, taking Jushiro's arm, and heading off toward the Squad 13 Barracks.
Shunsui and Nanao stand for a moment in the crisp winter air, made all the cooler by the lieutenant's demeanor.
"So, Lieutenant Ise. How 'bout we go back and I make you some tea? Does that sound alright?" the Captain asks hesitantly.
Taken aback, she responds: "Umm, alright." then, after a beat: "Do you think you could sign off on a few reports while we drink the tea?"
"Whatever you say, Nanao-chan."