By procrastinating on my packing I was able to finish this chapter, but this will be the last one until next month. If there are any mistakes in grammar or spelling blame my sister, she is the one who checked my story. Thank you for all the good wishes.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
Chapter 9 First Week
Tuesday
In the morning all Toshiro and Chad said to each other was "Good Bye" as Chad left for college, and Toshiro got ready for school. "Another horrible day." Toshiro was walking to school on a beautiful sunny day. "I hope that Daidarabotchi leaves me alone today." He walked into the class room and sat down. "I wish I was home." He sighed looking out the window.
All the girls were staring at him and whispering amongst themselves.
"Home sick?" chirped Aijin.
"What do you care?"
"Because we're friends."
"No we are not."
"Leave him alone Ajin," said Samao. "You're making him feel worse."
"I am!?"
The bell rang and Misato walked in. "Ok let's get started. It looks like everyone is here. Wait a minute, Yuzu Kurosaki, where is your sister."
"She left her history book at the house and ran back to get it."
"Ok I'm sure she'll be here soon then."
Ten minutes later the door opened, Karin came in, and went to her desk.
"I'm glad you could join us Kurosaki-san," said Misato.
"Sorry, I'm late."
"Just check your bags before you leave the house, that way you want forget anything and you'll be on time for school."
"Yes, Ma'ma I will."
Toshiro spent lunch time on the roof. When school was over Ajin asked, "How about we do our homework together then play soccer so you can make the team. What do you think?"
"No, thank you," replied Toshiro.
"You play soccer?" asked Karin over hearing the conversation.
"No, I have never played soccer."
"Then why does Daederabotchi think you can?"
"How should I know?" said Toshiro leaving.
"Wait!?"cried Ajin.
"Don't push him," said Samao.
"I think I'll go to the bookstore and buy a book about soccer. Then I will go to the park to do this homework."
Toshiro sat on a bench at the park after going to the bookstore. It didn't take him long to do the work. He got out the soccer book, but instead of reading it he watched everyone around him. All his thoughts were on all the people he knew in the Soul Society. When it was near time for Chad to be home he went back to Chad's apartment.
Wednesday
Toshiro went to school. Ajin tried to start a conversation with him, but he didn't say anything. After school he went to Orihime's house.
"How are you doing today? Have you made any friends?
"I was given instructions not to make friends here."
"I think you need to ignore those instructions. I know Rukia did."
Toshiro didn't respond.
"How are you feeling?"
Toshiro didn't respond.
"Did you eat your lunch?"
"Yes."
"Good. How is the soccer coming?"
"Do I have to join in an after school activity?"
"Yes. Joining in an activity will improve you social skills and help you emotionally. You can be a teenager."
"I'm a Captain."
"Not right now."
Toshiro gave little response to all of Orihime's questions about how he felt. When the session was over he went to the park and did his homework. "I like to be alone." He watched a lady walk by with three children. "I wish I could have spent these months with Granny, or at least have Hyorinmaru. Then it wouldn't be so bad." He left the park and went back to Chad's apartment. He read some of the soccer book before going to bed.
Thursday
"Hi," chirped Ajin when Toshiro entered the classroom and sat down at his desk. "Where did you live before you came here?" Toshiro didn't reply. "Why did you move here?" again Toshiro didn't answer. "Are you going to try out for the soccer team next week?"
"Give it a rest Ajin," said Samao.
"Yes please," said Karin. "He's never going to answer your questions."
School started. After school Toshiro went to the park again and did his homework. "Why does Daidarobotchi continue to ask me questions? If Hyorinmaru were here he'd probable say that Daidarobotchi asked me questions because he wants to be friends. The only friends I need are Hyorinmaru and everyone back at the Soul Society." He got out the soccer book. "This sport does seem like it would be fun, but maybe I should find a school activity that wouldn't involve making friends." After reading the book for a while he left the park and went back to Chad's apartment.
Friday
At lunch time one of the girls that had been staring at him all week walked up to him. "Hi," she said.
Toshiro got his lunch and looked at her. He noticed that her black hair was shining, her brown eyes twinkled, her figure was nice, and she had put on a little make-up.
"My name is Mai. I..I if..if you wouldn't mind I'd like it if you would eat lunch with me." She blushed. "I mean me and my friends."
Toshiro found her nervous speech to be a bit annoying and that it dimed her looks. "No, thank you."
"But why?" Mai asked giving Toshiro a pleading look.
"Because I like to be alone," and he left. He heard her crying after he left the room. "She was pretty, but I'd rather be with someone who can stand on their own." He sat down on the roof. "Did I just say she was pretty? I must be losing it."
After school Toshiro was walking to Orihime's house Ajin and Samao where close behind him. "Don't you have something better to do?" Toshiro asked.
"I just wanted to know what you're doing tomorrow," replied Ajin.
"That's none of your business."
"Well Samao and I were going to the park to practice our soccer skills, and then we were going to Samao's house to watch anime."
"Which animes?"
"We were going to watch all our favorites."
Toshiro looked at Ajin like that didn't tell him anything.
"We will be watching Fruits Basket, Naruto, and Avatar the Last Airbender," said Samao.
"Will you come?" asked Ajin.
"No, I can't."
"Why not?" asked Samao.
"Because I can't! Now stop following me!"
"Ok," said Ajin disappointed.
"See you at school on Monday," said Samao and they left.
Toshiro arrived at Orihime's house. He barely got in the door when Orihime piped up, "On the weekends Chad works at Urahara's shop. This weekend Kurosaki-kun, Ishida, and I are going over to the shop too; so we can do some training. We are going to stay the night too. I hope you come."
"It's hard to train when you don't have any spirit energy or a Zanpakuto."
"But you were told to stay in shape."
"Yeah."
"So you'll be there?"
"I don't have anything else to do."
"Great! Now let's get started. Are you still angry at anyone?"
Toshiro didn't answer. He didn't answer any of the questions that followed. After the session he went to the park and did his homework. "Am I still angry at anyone? How can she ask me such a question? Of course I'm angry. I'm mad at Matsumoto, Kurotsuchi, Shinji and Central 46; but the person I'm most angry at is myself. How could I lose control like that? People could have been killed. When will these nightmare end." He watched the children play. "Hyorinmaru, I wish that none of this had happened and that I was back home with my Company and friends." He left the park and went back to Chad's apartment.
Me: If you review I will give you some of my mama's fudge. If you don't review I will send Kurotsuchi after you.
Kurotsuchi: It's nice to know that he's missing me.
Me: I don't think he is missing you.
Kurotsuchi: Of course, he is.
Me: He said that he was missing his friends and you're not one of them.
Kurotsuchi: He must be thinking how he should do my experiment.
Me: Are you listening?
Kurotsuchi: That's it!
Me: What is?
Kurotsuchi: I'll go to the World of the Living and do my experiment there.
Me: I don't think that is such a good idea.
Kurotsuchi: Nemu! Get my things together!
Nemu: Yes, Captain.
Me: Captain Kenpachi! Captain Kurotsuchi has agreed to fight you!
Kenpachi: Alright!
Kurotsuchi: I didn't say that!
Kenpachi: Ha! Ha! Ha!
Slash! Swish! Boom!
Kurotsuchi: Stop! You're destroying my lab again!
-Essiefairy
