Disclaimer: Ai and storyline (c) me, Konari (c) YamanakaYoka, Bleach (c) Tite Kubo-Sama
Yumichika was walking leisurely through the barracks towards the twelfth division, Ai resting peacefully in his arms, with her head on his shoulder, and her hands gripping lightly on his Shihakushō.
His mind was reeling right now, being able to hold the captain he had only admired from afar for all these years. No one knew of how serious his attraction was to the captain, only thought he was being his usual flirtatious self. Apart from Ikkaku, he knew from day one.
Suddenly, he felt her shift in his arms, and her grip on his clothing tightened, then she spoke softly, he strained to hear, "Yumi… chika…" he couldn't believe his ears… did she really say my name in her sleep?
You see the truth is, Ai is not as heartless and as devoid of emotion as she claims. She was also a BIG sleep talker.
She had a slight frown upon her face now, Yumichika couldn't take his eyes off of her, his heart was racing, and a blush was forming on his cheeks, she spoke more clearly this time, "You baka… why do you flirt with everyone…?" his eyes widened at this, he never would have guessed that it bothered her before, but then you can't guess anything from her.
He slowed his pace down even though they were nowhere near her barracks, let alone the captain's quarters, but he wanted to hear more from her. This was getting veryinteresting.
She tightened her grip more, her frowning expression turned to one of distress, maybe even impatience. Who would have thought she showed this much emotion in her sleep? She seemed to become a different person, "Yumichika… Please just… shut up…" he had a defeated look on his face, he shouldn't have expected any more from her, and he turned his attention forward.
But she hadn't finished her sentence.
"And kiss me" his eyes nearly popped out of his head, she said this so clearly, she sounded awake. He realised her breathing wasn't as slow as before, and suddenly the thought went through his mind was that she possibly was awake. He turned slowly to look at her.
Her emerald eyes were open, she didn't look so drunk anymore, alcohol tended to fade from her system quickly anyway. She always wondered why, just one of life's mysteries she guessed.
"Why are you just looking at me?" she said in an impatient tone. She looked completely serious, as if she actually meant what she said.
"Well… Do you know what you just said?" he sounded completely dumbstruck, because he really was. I can't believe she is being serious… I mean this is Ai Ukitake! In what world does she show her emotions like this?
"Of course I do, I'm the one who said it," she was looking at him now as if he was a complete idiot. Why doesn't he think I'm serious about this? What I feel is real.
"Kiss you? You're serious?"
She sighed, "You big baffoon, put me down," he set her on her feet, unsure of what she was about to do.
She looked him dead in the eye, her emerald eyes showing more emotion than ever before. Her eyes look so intense right now, so green, and beautiful, but then everything about her is beautiful, "Yumichika, I want you to kiss me," she said softly, and before he could respond, he felt warm lips pressing his gently, hesitantly. She hadn't done this in years; I haven't kissed anyone since Kisuke left.
Picking up on her anxiety, he kissed her back, his arms snaked around her waist, holding her to him, she had one hand on his face gently, and another in his hair. Both hearts were racing, and they both relished in the taste of the other's mouth.
They pulled apart after what seemed like an eternity, both panting softly. Ai had a light blush to her cheeks; her eyes were hazy from the kiss, which showed she enjoyed it. Yumichika was just as frazzled from the kiss. He felt ecstatic; he never would have thought this moment would come. He'd always thought Ai was a lost cause for him, oh how wrong he was.
Ai was feeling the exact same as he was. She never thought anyone could make her feel this way again, not after Kisuke, he had been the reason she could feel anything in the first place, and since he was gone, she had no one to make her want to feel.
Then Yumichika came along.
She never would have pegged Yumichika for her type, but then she didn't really have a type. There was just something about him that pulled her to him, his overt friendliness, and the way he could see the good in anyone. To Ai, he was just lovely.
She never even got the chance to talk to him until Konari forced herself into Ai's life. Konari had started the process, making Ai do the silliest things, bringing Ai's emotions slowly to the surface. Ai didn't realise until just now, but Konari had become her best friend.
She made a mental note to thank Konari later.
More love scenes! I hope I weren't to fluffy in this, I mean I did try, oh gods I tried! Remember that lack of smoothness I mentioned last chapter? Well let's just say this is the calm before the storm. *laughs maniacally* XD
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