DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH
This is what I call a 'happy Gin chapter'. I wanted him to be happy and not work so hard. We are nearing the end to this story but I want to wrap up some loose ends. Thanks for your support and enjoy.
Gin, Kira, Yumichika and Ukitake sat in the courtyard as Emiko, Fumio and Katsuo were running and playing hide-and-seek in the yard.
Three nannies stood at different areas of the yard keeping an eye on the children. They were to ensure that the children did not go outside of the perimeter that was set by Gin. They also were to ensure that no harm come to them.
The friends got together more often now that most of the chores that Gin would do throughout the day was now being done by house staff. Ukitake and Hisoka had negotiated with Gin to allow the staff to come and do the chores around the house. Gin fought a good fight until Byakuya stepped in and told Gin that the staff was not going away. It was up to him how much the staff would interact with the family. After a few days, Gin agreed to the staff only if his friends Yumichika and Kira also have a small staff which consisted of a nanny, a maid, a chef and a butler. He also said that Ukitake had to be in charge of them also. Hisoka and Ukitake agreed.
The next evening after the decision, Gin and Byakuya invited their friends to dinner. They had good time and the children had fun playing in the yard. After the children wound down, they were placed to bed by the Hisoka and her staff.
Byakuya, Hisagi and Ikkaku went to the meeting room to discuss the latest changes in his household.
"Gin agreed to this? It's about time, Byakuya. Yumi said that Gin seemed to push himself to the point of exhaustion and when he tries to help him, it was like getting the Central 46 to say yes," Ikkaku said as he drank the sake in front of him.
"I know that was a hard fought fight to get Gin to agree to have a staff," Hisagi said as he smiled thinking how stubborn Gin could be. "So what did you have to agree to?"
Byakuya was silent for a few moments. "I had to agree to provide a staff for the both of you."
Both the men looked at Byakuya like he was crazy. "What?" they said in unison.
"Yes." Byakuya said as to say to them that they heard correctly.
"You don't have to," Hisagi was saying when he was cut off by Byakuya.
"Gin made a point. Yumi and Kira were his friends when the twins were born. They supported him when he needed them and when they needed him, he was there. You agreed to come and stay with us to help Gin with the twins and Emiko. For that I am appreciative for that act."
Byakuya looked at his friends. Outside of Shunsui, they knew most about him and Gin. When Aizen took their partners, they followed him to Hueco Mundo to get them. When Gin was in danger and taken by his father; they went to Hueco Mundo with him, no questions asked.
"I have no problems with the decision but it is just information, it is up to Yumi and Kira. Gin, Ukitake and the Head of the Kuchiki staffing, Hisako, are speaking with them now. The decision is up to them. We are at work and they are at home with our children. We trust them to make decision for our households. They never disappointed us and we have to trust them to make the right decision."
The three friends relaxed and waited for the decision. They talked of other things like mission, meeting and projects as the time passed.
The meeting with Ukitake, Hisako, Gin, Kira and Yumichika was not as tense as Gin thought it would be. Kira and Yumichika agreed to have a staff assist them. They felt honored that Gin thought of them in making his final decision. They both knew that if they did not agree, Gin would turn his staff away. It has been just been a few days and they could tell Gin was starting to rest. He did not look tired like he usually does in the evening.
Hisako was pleased that they agreed to the help. She told them that she would come and sit with them so that they can work out the term of the staff. She told them that she has nannies that she would bring with her to match with the children when they are meeting. Yumichika and Kira had two terms that was not negotiable: 1) Ukitake would be in charge of their staff for now and 2) Gin would care for the children with the nannies if they have to go on a mission or work with their husband at their division.
Gin smiled when heard that and agreed to it. Hisako stood from the table and told them that she will send word a day before she comes to their residence. She bowed and left the group.
Gin, Kira and Yumichika smiled and hugged. They wanted to check on their children. An elder lady came into the room and bowed. She was close to Hisako's age and had a lot of Hisako's features but she was not as vocal as Hisako. Her name was Jun and she was Hisako's younger sister.
Gin introduced Jun to his friends. He asked Jun to prepare Ukitake's bed for the evening and to also notify Byakuya and his guest that our meeting is over. She bowed and left the room.
"I'm not tired Gin," Ukitake said as he coughed.
"Poppa, you have been up all day today and you agreed that I would take care of you. Now you must rest because over the next days, you will be very busy helping Yumi and Kira with their staff. If you are not well, I will make you stay in bed until you are well.
Ukitake looked at Gin, who had Yumichika and Kira behind him. He laughed softly as he waved a finger at them. "The three of you are not going to gang up on me. You win tonight but after I am rested, it is on." He laughed and coughed a little. He got up and wrapped his arm around Gin as they walked to his room. Yumichika and Kira went to check on the children.
Gin assisted Ukitake in the bed. "Gin, I am not an invalid," he said. Gin continued as though he was not listening. He continued to assist Ukitake until he was in the bed and under the covers. He instructed the staff to start the humidifier treatment for him. As Gin gave him his medicine, Ukitake looked at him and smiled. Gin placed a hand on his poppa's cheek.
"I know everything you did for me was out of love and protection of me. Now, let me take care of you. If I fuss over you it is because I can." Gin kissed Ukitake's forehead. "I love you and now you need to rest."
Ukitake told Gin he loved him too as he began to relax. Gin left the room to join Byakuya, who was coming from the children's room. He put his arm around Gin's waist as they walked to the meeting room where, everyone was waiting.
"Is Ukitake okay?" Byakuya asked.
"Yes," Gin said as he put his arm around Byakuya. "I think he is over doing it but he is resting better since you modified that humidifier. His breathing is better and easier. I am going to check on him later."
As they finished their deserts, the two couples were ready to home. Gin and Byakuya stated since the children are asleep they should stay and leave in the morning. After little argument, they agreed. Byakuya had tea brought out to them.
"Gin and Byakuya, thank you for the gift of a staff to assist me," Kira said as tears came to his eyes. "I can now put the time in with Fumio and with Hisagi.
Gin smiled and held out his hand to Kira. "I am still going to be here for you and if you need me send for me. Nothing has changed in our friendship," Gin said as he reached out for Kira and Yumichika's hand. "Nothing has changed."
"Well, I am happy for you Gin, you are looking better than but not as lovely as I am," Yumichika said as he batted his eyes. Kira and Gin laughed as he put on a show. "But seriously Gin, I do appreciate the help, because Katsuo is requiring a lot of attention and at times, I do feel overwhelmed. I thought if Gin could do this, I could to." Yumichika's violet eyes filled with tears. Gin walked over to him and hugged him. Kira came over and hugged his friends.
"We are here for each other," Gin said as he wiped away Yumichika tears. He laughed as he said how red eyes made him look ugly. Kira started laughing then Gin. It was contagious and before they knew it, they all were laughing. They talked for a little while longer and decided that it was late and they should retire for the evening.
Gin spoke to Jun to let her know that they were through for the evening. Jun also reported that the 'little angels' as she called the children, were sleeping well and also Master Ukitake is also resting well. Gin thanked her for the report and they bowed to each other.
Gin and his friends hugged and they parted to their part of the house.
In their bedroom, Gin stared at the framed picture of the hand prints his sons did for him. Byakuya came behind Gin and put his arms around his waist and kissed his neck. Gin turned and started kissing Byakuya passionately. When they broke away, Byakuya continued to kiss him on his neck and his chest. Byakuya started undress Gin as both of their breathing became heavy. Before Gin knew it, he was naked and laying on the floor underneath Byakuya. He could not stop himself as all the passion that he felt for his husband at this moment came to head and he released it. For the first time since Emiko was born, Gin and Byakuya made love. This was what both of them wanted and needed. It lasted for hours and now they both lay naked on the floor. Gin held Byakuya as he slept. He began to drift off as Byakuya woke up and carried him to their bed. He then placed a protective arm around Gin as they both began to doze off to sleep again.
Byakuya whispered in Gin's ear as he slowly dozed off to sleep.
"Aš ieškojote jūs visi mano gyvenime. Mano meilė jums yra stipri."
Kaip žvaigždės kryžiaus danguje, aš visada pasieks Jūsų ir sekite jį į visatos pabaigos."
(I have searched for you all of my life. My love for you is strong. As the stars cross the sky, I will always reach for yours and follow it to the end of the universe.)
Byakuya was asleep before he finished the poem. Gin remembered it because he said to him on the day they first made love. That was before Hisana. It was before Aizen.
He looked at Byakuya and finished their poem.
"Ir jei aš niekada matyti jus vėl, būsiu puoselėti šio momento amžinai. (And if I never see you again, I will cherish this moment forever.)
Gin kissed him and fell asleep in his arms