Chapter 4

Sasuke

Soon after the knock sounded Torshiro burst through the door. He seemed like he was about to speak when he took in my naked form and turned a bright shade of red, and a slight nosebleed, I think. I was too busy trying to cover myself up to really pay attention. I didn't have worry about that because he quickly walks out, and while shutting the door he says a quick apology.

I knew that my face must've been as red as an apple. I would say tomato but they aren't as red as my face so apple fit a better description. I quickly dressed and exit the bathroom. I was in such a rush to leave that I completely forgot about my mother's ring on the counter and my dirty Shihakusho^.

"It's, um, your turn," I said still embarassed.

Torshiro

I really thought she was decent enough to walk in. But my worst luck was she was trying to cover herself up. Her face bright red with embarassment. And oh god, her body was perfect in every way and so sexy. I shook my head trying to clear it of such thoughts. No, you can't start thinking about her in such a way. You just met her and it is very rude to think of a woman that way, I lectured myself. That's when she walks out, dressed obviously, and whispers to me that it's my turn. Then she walks over to my book case.

I get up silently and walk to the bathroom. When I enter I see she left her Shihakusho^ there. I decided not to bother her about it and began to undress. Then I began to undress. As I did, I saw out of the corner of my eye something shine on the counter. I picked up the ring andd looked at the golden band. It was a wedding ring! Was she married at one time? Or is she married? I noticed at the center was a white oval shaped star stone. Did she have it on when she came in? I'll have to ask after I shower. I then set it down and stepped into the steamy water and stood for a moment, just letting the water fall down my body. After a few minutes I began to wash myself.

Sasuke

As I searched through his collection, I noticed a book that seemed to stand out from the others. I pulled it from it's place on the shelf to read the cover. Upon reading the title, I realized why it caught my attention. My mother use to read this specific book to me when I was young. And Ichigo, and Yuzu and Karin, but they weren't old enough to really remember. I smiled sadly as I read the first story.

"My grandmother use to read that book to me."

I started and turn to see Torshiro behind me. His hair was still wet so his towel lay across his shoulders to keep from dripping onto his Shihakusho^. He was holding something in his hand and trying to give it to me. I stretch out my other hand, the one not holding the book, and he places the small object in my hand.

"You forgot something," he said.

I look down to see my mother's wedding ring.

"Oh, thank you. I wouldn't feel so great if I lost it," I said.

"Does that mean you're married?" He asked.

"What? No, it was my mother's," I gave a small laugh. "Everyone thinks that at first. Usually because they don't realize what finger it's on," I said as I slide it on my right ring finger.

"Oh," he blushes slightly. He went to say something else and got interrupted by Rangiku coming in.

"Alright, let's get going!" she said.

I roll my eyes and follow.

(I added the extra stuff on the shower scene for Torshiro lovers, you're welcom. 3)