I slowly started to open my eyes when I smelt food cooking. I can't remember the last time I woke to the smell of bacon, eggs, potatoes and pancakes. I slowly got out of bed, grabbed my robe and and made my way in to the kitchen.

"Good Morning Nanao!"

"Oh good morning Ran, Nice to see you are finally up."

I stuck my tongue out at her

"Did you and Shun bring me home last night?"

"Sure did. How did you sleep?"

"Just fine. I don't remember waking up at all until now."

"That good to hear. Eat, we have some things we need to talk about."

Nanao served Rangiku her plate and sat down across from her.

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"No,Shun and I had breakfast with Ukitake earlier this morning. So dear, tell me just how much do you remember form last night?"

"Well I remember getting to the bar and getting to our table. Once we got there we played musical chairs. That whole situation was a joke!"

Nanao laughed, "That was before you started drinking Ran, what else."

"After that I remember Captain Kuchiki coming in and joining us. The last thing I remember is grabbing Shuuhei when he tried to leave early. Lets see after that I laughed at Renji because of the look he had on his face. I don't remember what he was saying it all sounded like mush to me. After that it's all kind of a blur."

"Okay Ran, sweetie, that was not Shuuhei that you grabbed last night. Shuuhei was sitting in his seat the whole time. You my dear grabbed Captain Kuchiki!"

"I did no such thing! Why on gods green earth would grab Captain Kuchiki?"

"That's what we were wondering. And did you realize that almost every time I looked at you, you were staring at him."

"Was not. And even if I was could you really blame me?"

"Well you were, but he was watching you too."

"This is ridiculous! I know it was Shuuhei, if not and it was the captain he would have jerked his hand away and said something rude."

"Well it was the captain weather you believe me or not. And for your information he didn't look the least bit bothered that you grabbed him. Also before you ask he was not rude to you."

"Well,Nana, I still don't believe you."

As we continued to argue about the events that took place the night before there was a knock at the door.

"Come in"

"Good morning ladies. I was on my way to see Izuru and smelt the food. I was was to lazy to cook, got any extra?"

"Ah Shuu. I need your help convincing Rangiku about last night. And yes there is plenty of food help yourself."

Shuuhei got his plate and joined us at the table. I decided not to wait til he was done to continue our conversation.

"Shuu did I grab you last night when you tried to leave?"

"Ran, I never got out of my seat. You, my friend, grabbed Captain Kuchiki."

"WHAT!"

"Didn't you notice that I was still sitting across from you?"

"See Ran! I told you. I would never lie to you, especially about something like this."

It took took me a minuet to compute everything.

"Oh my. What was I thinking?"

"I'm not sure. But when Renji asked you that same question you laughed at him."

"So that's what he said!"

the three of us laughed a bit before continuing our meal. Then Shuuhei broke the silence.

"You should have seen Rukia's face when you grabbed her brother. She looked back and forth between the two of you until she realized that he wasn't mad. Then she got this shit eating grin that never left her face."

After everything that I had just learned I was kind of at a loss.

"Okay I'll admit, maybe I was looking at him a little. But was he really watching me?"

"Well I don't know who else noticed, but yes he was. Well when ever he wasn't busy giving Ichigo dirty looks."

Shuuhei shook his head

"Sorry Ran. I wasn't paying that much attention to him."

"That's alright Shuu."

"Just so you know Ran, Just because he didn't notice doesn't mean it didn't happen."

The three of us finished our conversation while Shuu and I finished our breakfast. Nanao and I washed the dishes Shuuhei put them away for us. After we were done I bid my friends goodbye. I had a lot going through my head after my conversation I had just had with the two of them. All I wanted to do was relax before I had to head back to the office tomorrow.

At the Thirteenth Division...

Ichigo and Rukia were just waking up. She turned over to face him and smiled,

"That is the first time I have ever seen you drink that much Ichigo."

"Well of course it is. In the world of the living I am still under aged, and there is no way in hell I am drinking that much around my insane father."

She hugged him before she sat up to get out of bed.

"It sure was a lot of fun spending time with our friends."

Rukia walked across the room to get her robe.

"Ichigo, speaking of last night, did you see when Lieutenant Matsumoto grabbed Ni-Sama's hand. "

"Yea it was the only time I actually wanted to look at your brother. I was shocked he stayed calm."

"Remember we are going his house for dinner tonight."

"Yea how can I forget. This should be loads of fun."

Rukia sighed. "Ichigo, please try to be on your best behavior tonight"

"Gee Rukia, I'm not an Idiot! I won't cause any trouble."

"Thank you Ichi."

She leaned down to give him a kiss and went on her way to get ready for the day. As she was stepping in to the shower, she thought about the scene that played out the night before.

"I wonder what that was all about, maybe it's just best to let is go."

Mean while...

Byakuya walked quietly through the halls of the sixth division. It is Sunday but he wanted to make sure everything runs smoothly the next day. He hates Mondays. He entered the office that he shares with Renji and quickly went about his business. It didn't take him long to do what he needed to be done. But for some reason, since last night, he cant seem to stop thinking about Rangiku Matsumoto. He wasn't angry when she grabbed his hand. As a matter of fact he was not sure what he thought about it or what it meant.

"I think I need to have a word with Lieutenant Abarai."

With that Byakuya sent a hell butterfly requesting Renji's presence at the office. Renji arrived with in just a few minuets.

"Captain, is everything okay?"

"Yes Renji, please have a seat."

Renji was not sure what to expect. Normally he was not summoned by his captain unless there were urgent matters to attend to.

"Renji, you are my Lieutenant, and I trust you with many things. I have a few questions to ask you."

Renji knows his captain was telling him that he trusted him not to lie.

"Okay what is it Captain?"

"Do you spend a lot of time with Lieutenant Matsumoto?"

"Well, not really Sir. She is a friend though."

"Do you drink together often? "

"Well normally it's about once a week, the group you saw last night get together at that same bar."

"Please inform me the next time you will be joining them."

"Sir?"

"I will be joining you as well. Please don't mention this to anyone else."

"Yes Sir. It that all?"
"Yes Renji, thank you. You are dismissed."

Renji didn't quite know what to make of the conversation he had just had with is captain.

"I know he told me not to tell anyone, but I think I need to talk to Rukia."

Renji made is was to the thirteenth division where he knew Rukia was staying. When he arrived at the normally vacant lieutenant quarters he knocked on the door.

"Come in."

When he entered the room he noticed that Rukia was sitting on the floor in front of a mirror brushing her hair. But Ichigo was still laying in bed and he had his eyes closed. Renji jumped on the bed and punched Ichigo in the face.

"Gee lazy ass, don't you think it time for you to get out of bed."

"What the Hell Pineapple head I am awake! Did you come all the way here to piss me off or do you have a real reason for being here? "

"If you have to know I need to talk to Rukia Idiot."

Rukia couldn't help but laugh at the playful but violent exchange between her oldest friend and her boyfriend.

"What is is Renji."

"Well you brother was doing things at headquarters getting ready for the week and he summoned me there, But that's not the weird part. He did it because he wanted to ask me about Rangiku."

"Really? That is strange."

"Yea. Then he told me that he wants to go drinking with us again, but not to mention it to anyone."

"Well then why are you telling us?"

"Because, I found it to be rather odd and I knew you wouldn't say anything."

"You're right it is really strange and no we won't say anything. Ichigo and I are going to the manor tonight for dinner. I will just have to see if I notice anything else strange."

"Alright, If you figure any of this out please let me know. See you later. Later Ichigo."

The couple watched as there friend left and shut the door behind him.

"Now I wouldn't miss this dinner for anything!"

Rukia laughed as she continued to get dressed for their dinner.