Chapter 10

3 Years Later
Asae had just graduated from the academy and become the Fourth seat of squad 11. They were now back at the barracks, one of their famous parties going on around her, but something was still nagging at her. She caught Kenpachi walking past, grabbed his sleeve, and pulled him to the corner with her.
"What's up, blueberry?" He was positively glowing with pride for her.
"Kenpachi…how is it that I graduated three years early? I mean…" she was cut off as a sake bottle was shoved in their faces.
"Haven't you noticed the party, you two love birds?" a very drunk Ikakku leaned against the captain's shoulder, barely able to stand on his own. Asae blushed deeply and Kenpachi bared his teeth.
"Can't you see we're busy?" he growled as he pushed him back into the crowd. He turned back to Asae. "Look blueberry, just enjoy the party. You earned it."
"But haven't you heard what others are saying? They're saying I only got where I am now by sleeping with a captain. They think…"
"Forget what those bastards say. They don't know shit, buncha gossiping…"
"Kenpachi I know you told the academy to graduate me early and put me in your squad." She was glaring up at him with an anger he'd never seen in her. "I was doing just fine on my own, I didn't need your help!"
"You really think that? You think you'd be just fine without me? Then prove it." He grabbed her arm and pulled her outside into the courtyard.
"Kenpachi what are you…" she was cut short as he drew his zanpakuto.
"Go ahead. Draw your weapon. Prove me wrong."
"I'm not going to fight you!" He lunged forward, Asae just barely stepping out of the way in time, his blade sliced across her cheek.
"Are you crazy?" Asae reached up to wipe away the blood. Kenpachi only laughed wildly.
"Come on! Fight me! Show me you don't need me!" He lunged forward again, this time Asae was ready. She drew her blade and blocked his attack.
"That's more like it!" He pushed forward, trying to knock her off balance. She let him bring his sword down and dashed toward him, landing a blow on his shoulder. As she went past him, he grabbed her wrist and threw her down. She tried to get back up, but he pinned her arms above her head. She struggled against his grip, but he only held tighter.
"Like I said, you did it on your own."
"What are you talking about? I lost." Asae finally stopped struggling against him, dejected.
"You landed a blow on me. How many soul reapers can say that? You earned this by yourself." He stood up and offered his hand to her. Asae finally smiled and let him help her up. He pulled her to his chest, laying one hand on her waist. "Now do you believe me, blueberry?"
She answered by reaching up and pulling him into a deep kiss. A soft cough pulled them back to reality. They broke way to find the cause of the disturbance.
"Oh please, don't stop on my account." Rukia teased the pair.
"Rukia! You came!" Asae grinned excitedly.
"Of course! Wouldn't miss it for the world! Brother came, too. Byakuya, they're out here!" Rukia called inside. Byakuya stepped out and took in the sight of Asae pressed against Kenpachi, his hands on her waist. Asae noticed an odd expression on his face, a mix of embarrassment and perhaps rage? Kenpachi noticed it too.
"Well she did say we didn't hafta stop, Blueberry." He pulled her closer to him possessively, his mouth overtook hers, he pushed his tongue forcefully into her mouth. Asae squeaked in shock and shoved him away.
"What the hell is the matter with you?!"
"Whaaat? I was just teasin!" Kenpachi chuckled and tried to put his arm around her. Asae shrugged away from him.
"Come on Rukia. Let's go find somewhere a little more private." Asae stormed off back inside with Rukia following obediently, leaving Kenpachi and Byakuya behind.
"You got somethin to say, pretty boy?" Kenpachi growled, taking in Byakuya's smug expression.
"Not to you." And with that he followed the others back inside.

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Later that night, Kenpachi made his way back to the bedroom. He'd tried to drink away the knot in his stomach; the feeling that he'd fucked up royally. He tried to forget about the look Asae had given him, utter disgust and anger. He fumbled with the bedroom door, cursing his blurred vision. The door slid open for him.
"Sorry. Didn't mean to wake ya." He turned to leave, but Asae took his arm and led him in the room. She helped him out of his clothes and into the bed. As she was pulling the covers over him he grabbed her hand. "Asae…I didn't mean to…I jus' wanted to…" She put her finger to his lips.
"I know. I forgive you." She smiled down at him for a moment, then leaned down and pressed her lips to his, her tongue found its way into his mouth. He was stunned for only a moment before he returned the kiss. He grabbed her waist and pulled her on the bed on top of him. She grinded against him, feeling him quickly grow hard. He growled and pulled on the thin material of her nightgown until it ripped clean off. It was then that he noticed she wasn't wearing any underwear.
"Heh…you naughty girl..."
"You love it." She grinned down at him, and then ever so slowly, lowered herself onto his thick, throbbing member. He growled as her soft body enveloped him.
"Uhh…you're so tight…" his grip on her arms tensed "Yeah ride it…just like that…" He encouraged as she moved up and down on his cock. She started slow, gradually increasing her speed. He reached up and rubbed his thumb against her clit. She bit her hand, trying to keep herself from making much noise. He reached up and took her hand from her mouth. "Nah babe, lemme here you scream…"
"Yeah…yeah! Aah Kenpachi!" She screamed. She dug her nails into his chest, making him moan in ecstasy. "Asae…I'm cumming!" He held her to him as he shot his load into her. She cried out as she felt him filling her, bringing her to orgasm. She fell to him, both panting and spent. They lay like that for a while. Asae listened to Kenpachi's racing heart slowly return to normal. He absent mindedly trailed his fingers up and down her back.
"I love this." Kenpachi sighed before drifting off to sleep.

Asae waited until she was sure Kenpachi was sound asleep before whispering "I love you."