A/N: I just really wanted to say thank you sooo sooo much to my reviewers, especially LexxieLuvsU. You are all such an inspiration. I will finish as many chapters as I can so the story gets moving. By the end of the summer, I hope to have around 80,000 words finished.

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With the smoke that absorbed her power, her body was even weaker and she couldn't fight the poison-caused feeling off. She could see the floor she was about to crash into, only to be stopped by her collapsing against a warm body.

To my reviewers, I just really wanted to say that I appreciate your reviews so much!

LexxieLuvsU- You are my main reviewer! Thank you so much for all of your feedback, it's been really positive and makes me feel very happy. I'll be sure to update soon for you! :)

.cupcakes113- Thank you so much for your review! I was planning to have Kasumi kidnapped and to have Aizen attack in the future to kidnap her! We think so alike! I want this to happen soon, but since she's still asleep and resting, it won't work yet. :( Also she needs to have her birthday party! I will make a lot of romance in the party, nothing too crazy though. Aizen/Hollow/Arrancars will probably attack in maybe chapter 24 or around there. It will be after the birthday party and when she's awake. Great ideas, if you have anymore you can leave them in reviews or message me. I'll remember to make the update in time by this coming Saturday! Thank you for your comments!

Chapter 19
Suppressing Guilt

I saw her falling. Without even a moments thought, I flash stepped over to her falling body to catch her. I made it just in time. Feeling thankful that I didn't think, or else I wouldn't have made it in time. I lifted Akiyama up into my arms and carried her out of the laboratory. "Finish everything then contact me", I growled coldly to my fellow captain.

Flash stepping straight through the streets of Gotei 13, I appeared outside of my house a few moments later. I was tired from my use of flash step. I had never gone for so long, especially straight without any pauses or rests. I managed to get out of there fast, without anyone seeing me. Swinging open the door to Kasumi's room, I set her down on her bed. Looking around, I noticed that my guest room was now elaborately decorated. There were paintings and posters hung up on the walls, pencils and papers on the desk, and her soul phone on her nightstand. Gazing over at the tiny piece of paper on the desk, I tried my best to read it, but to no avail. I stood back up and walked over, sitting down in the chair. Raising the piece of paper, I noticed that it was in fact a note on a notepad.

"To HT-

I just wanted to say that in the case that you are ever in my room and reading this, that I am very thankful for you allowing me to stay here. I know that you would never come in here while I am here so this was a chance to tell you. Otherwise, why are you in this room? Since I know this tends to happen a lot, and you brought me back to my room, which for some reason I couldn't walk back myself, thank you for bringing me here. Anyways thank you very much, sorry to be a impediment to you and your time.

Sincerely, AK"

I carefully looked back and the handwriting and observed her style of writing. Seeing many papers in the mini trash can besides the desk, I was curious and wanted to take a look. What was she doing that all those papers are now in the trash? I took a moment to think, and decided that I would be invading her privacy if I looked. But then I doubted my thinking. If she was smart enough to know that I would come over, was I suppose to look..? About to look, I suddenly remembered and realized that I had left Matsumoto in the Precipice World and should have gone back sooner. Giving one last look at the small form of Kasumi in the red colored sheets, I shut the door as quietly as I could and left, leaving her at home alone in silence.

A day later~12/16 2:00pm

I found it. After hours of wandering to find it, I found the perfect one. The edges were decorated and ornate with designs. There was a strap on the side, closing the book. It was absolutely perfect. The edges were smooth and there was a pen that was multicolored where you could pick from a multitude of colors and even an option for a pencil. The writing tool was clipped into the side of the blue strap. The diary was a light shade of blue, almost pale white with a hint of blue color. It represented mist and ice in my opinion. There were leaves that were orange, seeming as if they were falling from a tree. The name represented her name perfect. Akiyama Kasumi. The misty cover, the leaves, the design. This was the perfect one that was made for me. I just had to buy it. I gave the shopkeeper the correct amount of money and left to head home.

Gathering the flower decorated bracelet and diary from my room, I wasn't sure how to wrap it. I would have to go and find a girl that could help me. I first figured that Matsumoto would be the best, as she was talented with these kind of things. Then I halted my opinion when I remembered how much she liked to talk to me about Akiyama. It was kind of true that I may have possibly liked her, but I did not want to listen to her non stop blabbing. I decided that I could kill two birds with one stone if I went over to the 5th division and found Hinamori. Then maybe afterwards we could go outside the walls and visit Grandma.

Walking the long back way into the 5th division, I found her sitting in her office, perusing through the sheets on the wooden desk. Switching her eyes from her desk to see who was entering, she gave out a schreech when she saw it was me. "Shiro-chan", she called, running over to me. I couldn't help but feel extremely guilty. The guilt was enough that I let her embrace me and let her get away with her nickname.

"Hinamori, you want to go visit Grandma with me?" I asked, while inhaling her scent. It was comforting doing this once in a while, making a mental note to visit Momo more. During the past few decades, I had been so far from her, slowly drifting away as our friendship started to crumble.

"Hm? Oh yeah sure, why not? Just give me a moment to finish up the rest of the papers, I'm really close to finishing!" She smiled brightly, staring at me with her dark chocolate eyes. "Take a seat and I'll be done in like 5 minutes, okay?" I sat down on the nearest couch in the office and put my arm on my knee, while resting my face on my hand. I started thinking, and I couldn't help but think of a certain girl laying at home.

A few minutes later~

"Shiro-chan?" I heard and looked up?

"Yeah?" I responded, staring quizzically, wondering why she had a smile on her face.

"You let me hug you and call you Shiro-chan!" She screeched out loud. Not being able to sit down, she ran over to me and hugged me…again. She looked so excited and happy, something that I hadn't seen in a while. Hugging my childhood friend back, I felt bad. Really bad. Did visiting her one time, even for a few minutes make her this happy? "I'm done now, so let's go!" Momo yelled while pulling my arm, dragging me off and out the door in a second.

"Hey! Do not pull me! Hinamori!" I sighed, as she ran off in front of me towards the main gate that lead to the Soul Society districts. After a few seconds of shunpo to catch up with her, I walked side by side with her, slowly while chattering with her we appeared outside Grandma's house. I approached the tarnish wooden door. Knocking a few times, Momo and I both waited for a response. We both knew that she would be home, she never went anywhere else. I heard sounds of footsteps coming to the door. I saw Grandma, looking the same as she always did.

"My my, this is special. Since when did my two kids come and visit me? It's been so long. Toshiro…look how much you've grown. You look so strong. What are you wearing? Isn't that a captain's haori? You a captain! I can't believe it Toshiro, look how much has changed. Momo! You look just as cute as before! Have you found a boyfriend yet? You've both grown so much. Momo, it's only been a few months since I've last seen you. You've grown! Toshiro, I haven't seen you in so so long. A few decades! You should come visit me more, but I know it's hard with you being captain! I never imagined that you would become a captain since that day you told me you wanted to become a shinigami", Grandma told us. We were standing in front of the door and she gestured for us to come in.

As we were stepping in, Momo started to talk. "Hey Grandma, did you know that Shiro-chan found a girl he likes?" Grandma looked up at Momo with surprise. Hearing those words made me rethink my decision of consulting in Momo instead of Matsumoto. Was she going to do this too? I sighed out loud.

"It's not like that!" I shot back with a cold glare, although in the back of my mind I was arguing my own point against myself.

Walking into the house, I could smell the same scent that was always here when I was a child. Memories of this place and Momo were abundant. Flashbacks shot through my mind with every step I took. The sounds of laughter throughout the house, Grandma scolding Momo and I for playing chase, spitting watermelon seeds at each other. Passing by my old room, I stopped to open the door to check to see what was inside. Surprisingly, nothing had changed from when I left it. The room was dusted and cleaned, despite the fact that no one was living in it. 'She must have took care of it, even after I left her', I thought silently to myself. Sitting down on my old bed, I set my back down and laid in silence. It was nice coming back here. I was interrupted when Momo snapped the door open and told me to come in the living room. Complying with their wishes, I moved over to the living room and joined their discussion.

5 hours later~10:00pm

I was back at home, starved and wanting food. I could officially cross off about half of my to do list. The presents were wrapped beautifully and readily left in my office for tomorrow. Kasumi was still asleep peacefully in her room. And I finished work for today. Finishing up in the kitchen, I headed back to my bedroom, eager for some rest. The day was filled with running around, and I was tired. Tomorrow there would be a huge party in the tenth division. I groaned out loud, fearing for the building that would be trashed in approximately 20 or so hours. Finally freeing my mind of thoughts, I quietly slipped off into unconsciousness.

A/N: Finished in time! As promised, I managed to update in a week exactly. This chapter was kind of a filler, since Kasumi's asleep so nothing can happen. She'll be awake probably by next chapter, not sure about it though. I'm so glad that so many people are reading and favorite/alerting. Sadly, I only have so little reviewers. So if any of you have the extra time, please review! Thank you, and expect an update in a week.