It was just too cute for words.

Gin chuckled remembering how the simple conversation turned to an amusing argument. Ok, so maybe he poured salt to the wound by adding that it shouldn't concern Izuru. The chitchat they had at the kitchen was one of the rarest happenings that he knows – his little Izuru getting all hot-headed. His lieutenant's eyes turned cold and distant, his feature became sterner with lips tightly pursed together as if he's split between taking the discussion further or not. He admits. It was one of Gin's intentions to piss Izuru off and test him, to see a look on his face that hardly ever come by but now he needs to make up for it. Why? Good question, he wonders. Is it because he has become soft? To the point that he doesn't want to see Izuru too troubled? That's not likely to happen... after all, there's no mean that a cold-blooded killer like him turns all mushy. Ah. Then it's because he wants to know what Izuru will respond to his next action. That's more logical and like him. Whether it's because he turned soft or wants to see Izuru's reaction, he didn't care. He just needs to make up for it.

First, a bath. Gin mentally told himself, he was pertaining to the move he'll give Izuru. And with that, he went to the bathroom and started preparing. A couple of minutes later, he told Izuru to take a bath, the blonde declined at first but Gin won at the end. He sat back on the porch looking at nothing in particular and an idea came to his mind. Gin then roamed his drawer to find a small yukata which Izuru can wear. He then stripped himself of his clothes, got a towel and tied it around his waist. Grabbing his own yukata, he stormed off to the bath where his lieutenant is currently at.

"Done yet?" Gin asked as he slid the door, revealing an almost naked Izuru on the tub.

There was a long pause and Izuru's color turned red before answering, "Taichou... that's... no. Was I staying too long? I'm sorry, I'll get out of the bath immediately."

"Nah~ don't. Let's take a bath together." Gin proceeds and decides to join Izuru in the tub. He sat opposite the blonde and unfolded his legs, slightly brushing Izuru in the process.

It was a bit cramped to be honest but he liked the closeness they were in since he could see how Izuru will react. He can see that the man before him was uncomfortable, as to what the reasons are, there were many that Gin concludes. He didn't speak. Neither of them did. They were in an eerie silence that Gin was enjoying while his lieutenant was clearly flustered. A small wave formed in the tub as Izuru shifted.

"Neh Iz'ru," Ichimaru started sensing that the blonde will probably leave, "What d'ya think of Rangiku?" He asked and it was obvious Izuru was surprised by the sudden question.

Izuru paused, probably thinking of how to interpret the question, after all there was an awkward chat in the kitchen just minutes ago, care of the silver-haired himself.

"Think? Well, her strong point is his persuasion and bubbly personality. Plus Matsumoto-san knows what she wants and although she's sometimes a slack," Izuru laughed quietly, "and a bit stubborn, she works efficiently when she puts her mind into it. Matsumoto-san is a nice colleague all in all." He ended. "And she's close to Ichimaru-taichou which is... an interesting and rare sight."

"Hmmm... interesting ya say." Gin commented, "True, true, Rangiku is like that, but ya know fo' me, no matter what the reason, Izu'ru is d' most interesting. It's because I like ya." He grinned.

There was a change in the blonde's facial expression and managed to utter a few words, "T-thank you."

"Izuru, you're beet red." He intentionally reach out to brush the blonde's hot face, "I wonder why that is."

The smaller man backed away and Gin stopped himself from smiling any wider, "That's..." Izuru's eyes searched the room as if he was looking for the right reply, "...most likely because of the hot bath." Izuru was avoiding making eye contact, or should he say, any contact with him, "I'll be washing off now, taichou."

And so he did. Gin gave him the head up and told him he could borrow the yukata folded near the futon, where they will sleep. After some silent moments, Izuru left the bathroom.

"Ah-ah~ it's hard enough trying to control myself with ya 'ere Iz'ru, yet here ya are making faces that almost sends me pushing you down here and now." Gin whispered to himself. "Iz'ru really is an int'resting kid." He laid back at the tub.

Come to think of it, when did Izuru grabbed his attention? Was it when he helped him with the hollows? Hmm. To be honest, the first impression he had for Izuru was... he's weak. Izuru wasn't the only person he'd call weak, there were tons others that seem like that to Gin, so why did he stand out? Is it because he became his lieutenant? Maa.. who knows. Maybe it doesn't matter. But Izuru always had this blind loyalty when it comes to him and how he surpasses his fear and cowardice was fascinating to his eyes. Also about that unmoved expression he always plasters, wouldn't it be great to see other features that are exclusive only for him?

Only for Gin.

What a selfish thought. Not like he has any complains. It's just, when did he became so possessive of the other man. Nights ago, he kissed his lieutenant because he had wondered how they would feel like, how they would taste like. He gave Izuru marks on his body on easily seen places because he wants to let other people see and know he belongs to him. He invited Izuru to stay with him because he wants him always near. All of this is because...

Gin laughed at himself, laughed at how he's thinking such things. He's not gonna name and conclude what's happening to him now, because this might just be his past time – a momentary amusement.

Gin washed and got out of the bath.

He slowly paces to his room and in it he saw Izuru taking care of the futon sheets. They were neatly sprawled on the floor and his smile grew wider at the thought if Izuru actually spending the night in his place.

"Ichimaru-taichou," Izuru called as he noticed his presence, "I laid out the futon without your consent, I hope you won't mind, also," he stood up meeting Gin's sneer, "thank you for letting me borrow a yukata." He bowed.

Surreal. Unfair. Those were the words Gin used when Izuru faced him. Is Izuru really wearing his plain yukata? If so, then why does he look so alluring... seductive... so sexy in front of him? The yukata was loose. So temptingly loose. Izuru's thin and small frame looks like an evening gown in the human world. The length reaches the floor and cunningly reminded him of a furisode, not that Izuru will get to wear one, but still. The slit that was supposedly only near the chest, now delightedly rests up to below Izuru's navel, revealing more velvety skin than wanted and showing how svelte Izuru is. This look is very contrasting to the shinigami clothes that he is used on seeing on him.

Ah~!

Being with Izuru on the same roof seems to be a double-edged sword on Gin's part. He has to make sure he keeps his composure or else everything will be boring if he'll have Izuru now. In this smile plastered on his face, hides the nature of his thoughts that the blonde might not grasp as of now.

"Ichimaru-taichou?" Is there something you're unsatisfied with?" As soon as Izuru spoke Gin got out of his reverie.

"Nah, quite the opposite really." Still wearing his infamous smile, he walked closer to Izuru, "ah~ I think there's one thing though." Gin pointed one of the futons then Izuru followed with his gaze, "They're too far apart, doncha think~?"

"They are?" It was clearly shown on Izuru's face that he doesn't agree with what he had said because the futons were only two feet at most away from each other, considering the large room they're in.

Gin grabbed the end of the futon and hauled it closer to the other one until no space was between them. "There, all better~" he added.

"But that's a bit..." Izuru trailed off and was cut off as Gin butts in.

"S'fin, s'fine." He repeated, "Think of it this way, if it gets cold Iz'ru can scoot over to me much much easier~"

"That's not likely to happen taichou."

"Really now?" Gin made a pouting face, "Then I guess it's fo' me. If I get cold, without a doubt, I'll gladly scoot over to my li'l Izuru's warm body~"

He noticed how the blonde's face turned to a shade of red at his comment and it amuses him how his words could easily affect the other. So adorable. But seriously, the face Izuru's making, even though involuntarily, unknowingly commands his body to push the smaller onto the bed, All the temptations now resides in Gin's barracks. First, the bed lying on the floor. Second, the privilege of being just the two of 'em. Third, the cool temperature that aches for human touch. And lastly, the untouched meal in front of him in the form if a blonde called Izuru.

"Shall we sleep Izuru?" he invited as he positioned himself on the futon.

"Hai." Was a faint answer from Izuru but he still went to bed. Covering himself with a blanket up to his shoulders. "Then... good night Ichimaru-taichou." He said, "Taichou, you should sleep early because I'm not the only one who'll work tomorrow." He added.

"Iz'ru, that doesn't actually make me want to sleep early y'know." Gin countered.

"I expected as much... " Izuru mumbled to himself. "Taichou..." he started.

"I'm lying." Gin replied and heard a grunt from Izuru. "Good night my li'l Izuru." And with that, he kissed the blonde's forehead. Tenderly placing his lips and smelling Izuru's fragrance.

That's all he's gonna do tonight.

At least... he hopes so.


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This was actually two chapters but I merged the two together ~~ so? so? so? what do you think of Gin's POV~? There were some omitted part since it'll be longer than this if I didn't, it was mostly just about Gin's rambles so I thought it was fine to just put it sin some other chaps or something. Hihihi~ I want Izuru to get eaten by Gin already~~~ kufufufu~ so excited at that part~~ oh! And thankies again for reading, also, I didn't know there were still some GinIzu fans out there cuz it has been years since their last appearance together~~ so yeah, thanks guys for still sticking with me~!