Chapter 7
The sun was rising in the Seireitei, everything was peaceful and quiet everyone was getting up preparing for another day. Except for a lieutenant who was still sleeping after a night of heavy drinking. Toshiro Hitsugaya made his way to Hinamori's Barrack. He left Rangiku all of the day's paper work to do herself as punishment for what occurred the day before. He gave her a long lecture on how she shouldn't be giving Momo any alcoholic drinks and how she herself shouldn't be drinking the day before work. He knew that she wasn't listening though he still hoped that she would think twice next time. He sighed knowing that his lieutenant would never change. He reached the 5th division's barracks and slid open the door to Hinamori's room knowing she was still sleeping. He placed a cup of warm tea on the table near her bead along with the sweets their grandmother made for them. He took a chair and sat next to her bed. He was thinking of what to say to her when she would wake up. He had stayed up the night before thinking as well. His thoughts were interrupted when Momo began to mumble in her sleep.
"Shiro" she mumbled as she squirmed
Toshiro smiled and responded "That's Captain Hitsugaya remember?"
She stirred and opened her eyes wearily she saw him and smiled and closed them again. Then her eyes went wide and she sprang up from her bed. To only get nauseous and quickly lie down again holding her hand to her head. "Ow shiro why are you here and why does my head hurt so much?" she asked as she covered her face with her hands.
Toshiro reached for her hands and pulled them away from her face. "It's alright you just had too much to drink yesterday. Look I brought you tea and sweets now get up gently so you may have some." He said while helping her up.
Hinamori blushed because she was embarrassed and because Toshiro hadn't let go of her hand.
"Thank you" she said releasing his hand to get the cup with her two hands. She took a sip and smiled at him. "This is really good." She said
Hitsugaya retuned her smile "I'm glad you like it. Well now you know not to drink heavily or at all." He smirked. When she saw her blush from embarrassment.
"I know though I forgot why I even drank at all." She said pursing her lips together trying to remember. Then it hit her why then she frowned. "Oh now I do" she said shortly afterwards.
'Oh boy' he thought "I'm sorry Hinamori for acting like a jerk once again. I just got so mad I didn't think what I was saying. I'm truly am sorry and I want you to know that I mean none of what I yelled at you." He said with his eyes looking down.
Momo gripped her cup she could tell he was telling the truth though she still didn't understand why he was so angry in the first place.
"Why did you get so upset in the first place? All I said is that I felt bad for almost standing up Kira." She said searching for his eyes. When she did she noticed they held a look of guilt and sadness.
"I was jealous" he said blushing.
"Jealous?" she asked.
"Yeah you see Momo I kind of have well not kind of I do have feelings for you. I...I love you Momo." He said. His cheeks flared with embarrassment which started to turn into fear when she just sat looking at him with wide eyes.
Her eyes began to swell up with tears "Shiro is that really true?" she asked hoping it wasn't another dream. Hitsugaya stood up from his chair and looked right at her.
"It's true Momo I've always had and always will. Please give me a chance to prove that I can protect you and make you happy." He said with determination.
"I love you too Shiro I'm sorry for hurting you I didn't realize you felt that way." She said crying propping up on her knees on the mattress. Toshiro smiled and cupped her face.
"Dummy don't cry this is a happy moment." He said wiping her tears the he leaned closer and kissed her tenderly on her soft lips. She threw her arms around his neck deepening the kiss. They stopped for air and she began to giggle.
"What's so funny" he asked with his arm still wrapped around her waist.
"You kiss funny" she replied laughing Toshiro's face went crimson from embarrassment. It was his first kiss and Momo confirmed his insecurities. She continued to giggle and gave him a quick peck.
"It's okay I like it." She said reassuring him. His face began to return to its normal color. He smirked.
"You better." He told her. She smiled and nodded.
"What happens now?" she asked
"Well we need to go visit Granny and tell her the good news, the rest we'll figure out along the way." He told her.
"Alright then but you have to let me go first Shiro." She said trying to squirm her way out of his strong hold.
"Hey you still have to call me Captain Hitsugaya." He said smirking she just rolled her eyes.
"Oh be quiet and kiss me" she said pulling him in for another kiss. Just one of the many they would share.
THE END :)
