"...and don't forget, don't let him pressure you into doing things that you aren't ready to do."

"MOM!" I shouted for the billionth time. For the past 10 minutes, she's been going on and on about how to go on a safe first date. "No sex before monogamy, got it." her eyes widened and she flicked me in my ear. Hard. "OW!"

"No! No sex at all!" I laughed.

"Oh come on I was joking!" I sighed. "Besides...Renji's not like that." through the mirror, I saw a look of disappointment on her face. "Something wrong?"

"Well...if you don't mind my saying, Kimi, I honestly think you'll be happier...with Shuhei." I tensed up and stopped brushing my hair. Why...why did she have to bring him up? Now of all times! I stood.

"Well, if you must know, Mother, I do mind! And since we're on the topic of that bastard, Hisagi, he's being a real dick-head and he's probably not gonna come back here again!" I stormed out of my room and down the stairs.

"What's your problem now, Kimiko?" Father asked me.

"Hisagi's my problem!" I shouted, slamming the door shut behind me. Ok...so maybe that was a bit more dramatic than intended. I sighed heavily. Shuhei...why do you have this affect on me? I shook the feeling off as I reached the park entrance. I sat on the bench and texted Renji.

Hey, I'm heeeereee! Where r u? -Kimiko

After a few minutes, I felt myself get hugged from behind by a pair of muscular, tattooed arms. I yelped in surprise. Renji chuckled behind me.

"Here I am!" he announced, making me laugh lightly. He kissed my cheek. "Sorry I'm late, Kimiko." I blushed heavily.

"N-No problem..." I replied shyly. I stood and we began walking around the park, hand-in-hand. I've never been happier. But again...

There's a little voice in the back of my head speaking to me. But it's not the same one from earlier, telling me to keep my cool in front of Renji. This one comes from way back...it saying: What in the ever living hell are you doing? ! ? Whatever that means. I shooed the voice away.

Later That Evening:

Renji and I walked to my house after our little first date. He was really funny and sweet, always making me laugh with whatever he says. We stopped at my front steps. Right before I walked inside, I turned around to face him.

"G'night." I said with a small smile. You know, like in those cliche romance movies? He grinned, almost melting me with his million dollar smile. He walked up to me.

"Good night, Kimiko." he leaned in close, intoxicating me with his scent. He kissed me softly on the lips, and then we parted, goofy grins on our faces. "Well, I'll see you tomorrow then?" he asked, hopefully. I smiled wide.

"Definitely." I confirmed with a nod. He walked off, looking back once to wave. I blew him a kiss and slipped inside. I can't believe I pulled that off! I've successfully dated the hot, hilarious, sweet, Renji Abarai and kept my cool! I did a victory pose and practically floated up the stairs, as high as the clouds. But when I floated inside of my room, I was suddenly forced to come crashing down to Earth. Shuhei stopped looking out of my window to look at me. My eyes widened and a blush spread across my face at a sudden realization. He saw me and Renji kiss...

"Shuhei...?"

Really short I know, but next one will be up later today...as soon as I get out of school :D