A/N: thank you to-Kimihaine, youshallnotpass, and keniki for the story alert. Enjoy.
Your fleeting footsteps
Hitsugaya's p.o.v
I'd have sworn I heard Hyourin Maru chuckle-well maybe it…was more like a low rumbling purr. Stupid Dragon. There I was worrying about that overgrown lizard when practically in my arms-again, was Rukia Kuchiki. Mayhap big brother Byakuya won't show up unexpectedly. At least that's what I was praying for. "Are you alright, Kuchiki-san?" I asked, basically whispering into her ear.
The little Kuchiki jumped, "C-Captain Hitsugaya…" she said again and tried to pull away from me. I smirked from behind her and gently stepped back. "Pardon me!" she said quickly bowing, "Captain Ukitake asked me to bring you these," here she gestured at the pink foil wrapped candies decorating the floor. My eyebrow went up as I bent over to pick up the nearest candy, "Chappy the bunny banana-nana flavor?!" I shook my head, "does Ukitake really think of me as a child?!" Rukia giggled," no, I don't believe the Captain meant any disrespect. He's always talking about you," she explained. I pinned her with my usual green-eyed gaze, "favorable things, I hope?"
Rukia colored a bit, "uh…um…well he…" She couldn't seem to be able to form a coherent sentence. 'I guess what they say about the fairer sex is true. Wait…I did not just say (sex) did I?'
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Rukia's p.o.v
Captain Hitsugaya was even more impressive close up. His crisp white hair with the lock hanging down, those piercing green eyes…his face with a softer expression than its usual scowl…Huh? Why am I thinking like this? He's a Captain for Gods sakes! Nii-sama would never approve…wait, isn't he younger than me?
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Hitsugaya's p.o.v
Rukia seemed to be in deep thought, probably trying to figure out a way to ask for the candy. 'I should just give it to her,' I thought. "Help me pick this up and you can have it," I offered. Rukia looked at me startled, "are…are you sure?" I smiled a tiny bit, "yeah. Unless you want me to give it to Kusajishi; that pink-haired terror gets enough spoiling though from Kenpachi."
"No! I'll take it!" Rukia said hurriedly and quickly crouched down to scoop up her treasure. "Okay," I said and got down to help her. A while later the crate and its precious contents were back in place in other words; Rukia was ready to leave. "Thank you, Captain Hitsugaya," she said happily pausing in the doorway to bow at me again. I felt my face heat up and I looked away, "yeah, yeah, go on already!"
"Goodnight and sleep well," she cradled the box and walked away; I just listened to her footsteps as they faded away.
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A/N: very short this time. Goodnight and please review.
