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Chapter 12: Unsure

Kisuke looked sternly at Shuhei the next day, "I would like you to take care of Noname while we are gone. Since she didn't come down for breakfast and it's almost dinner time she'll probably be hungry."

Ichigo and his family were going to go to the store for fish supplies. Shuhei had given Yuzu Noname's and his fish, making Yuzu happy. Kisuke and the others were going to go out and do something.

Shuhei followed them to the door, Ichigo turned and said with a smile, "Since you and Noname are going to be alone, you can tell Noname how you feel about her."

Shuhei shoved him out, "Just go and worry about your own business."

Shuhei watched them walk down the sidewalk for awhile before he turned and went to the took out pots and pans knowing Noname would be hungry when she finally woke up. Going to the refrigerator, Shuhei started pulling ingredients out for stir fry. Placing the pan on the stove he poured in the oil and placed it on the counter, with the lid off. When he turned to put an ingredient into the pan he hit it. Bending down to pick the bottle up he mopped up the bigger mess of oil, thinking about mopping it up with soap and water later.

Noname walked down the stairs, rubbing her eyes. Reaching halfway, she smelled a delectable smell. Walking the rest of the way into the kitchen, she headed for the stove to see what Shuhei was cooking.

Turning towards the stove, Shuhei caught sight of her. "No, wait!" he said.

But it was too late, Noname stepped on the oil and slid, falling backwards. Noname collided into Shuhei's legs sending him falling onto her.

Looking at each other, they blushed as they tried getting up and apologizing to each other. Noname placed her hand on the counter and pulling her self up, she looked towards the door. Standing there was everyone else, looking at them. Feeling her face growing hot, Noname stood up but slid backwards, falling into Shuhei again. Tessai and Kisuke walked over just as Noname started laughing really hard making it sound as if she was crying.

"Hey, it's all right." Shuhei said from under her.

Noname wiped her eyes, "I'm not crying."

Kisuke squatted down, "It sure sounds like you are."

Noname pushed against Shuhei's chest, "I promise you, I'm not crying. I'm laughing."

"You have a really funny way of laughing." Ichigo said walking over with an annoyed look on his face.

Tessai helped Noname and Shuhei up. "Why don't you go and get cleaned up."

As Noname took her shower, Shuhei and Ichigo cleaned up the mess.

"I told you to tell her your feelings, not make out in the kitchen." Ichigo said.

Shuhei punched Ichigo, sending him across the room. Stomping over he grabbed Ichigo by the shoulders.

Looking at Ichigo he said, "I wasn't making out."

Looking away, Ichigo said "Sure looked like it to me."

Shuhei let him go in disgust as he headed to his room to get some clean clothes.

As Noname pulled her shirt on, she walked to the bathroom mirror. Pulling her hair out, she noticed a black line on her left shoulder. Pulling her shirt to the side she noticed a claw like tattoo.

Noname walked out of the bathroom, intending to aske Kisuke about it. Walking by Shuhei she went to find Kisuke. Shuhei turned to say something, but when he saw Noname's face set he closed his mouth.

Noname continued walking, looking for Kisuke.

When she found him, she walked into the room, "I have a question Kisuke."

But then she realized he wasn't alone. Kenryu was also there.

"Yes, Noname?" Kisuke asked.

Noname looked back at him, "Never mind it can wait."

Kisuke nodded, "Kenryu has something he wants to ask you."

Noname looked at Kenryu. Kisuke stood up and left the room.

Kenryu stood up, "I was wondering if you wanted to go out with me."

Noname smiled, "What's the occasion?"

Kenryu got red in the face, "No special reason, just wondered if you wanted to go out and see the fireworks."

He was so embarrassed that he started to leave, "Just think about it."

As he walked by Noname, she grabbed his arm. He turned to look at her. Noname's pale eyes twinkled, "I'd like that."

Later that evening when Kenryu picked Noname up, Shuhei went to the rooftop and laying his chin on his crossed arms, he wondering what Noname had been thinking after her shower.