Author's Note: I do not own Bleach or its characters. This is AU.
I Found Him
Rangiku frowned. She didn't think who she spent her time with was really any of his business.
"Not really. We've known each other for years after all, and I'm helping him sort out a mess the psych department had with some data calculations."
Hitsugaya sighed. "Look, I don't mean to interfere with your personal life or question your judgment, Matsumoto, but the man was somehow involved with the whole Aizen mess even if he did end up giving evidence against Aizen. It might not be the best idea to be associated with him right now."
She bristled at that. Rangiku didn't know the details of the whole mess with Aizen, but Gin hadn't hurt anyone involved who didn't deserve it. She could understand why Hitsugaya might be a little paranoid about things given that he was close to Momo Hinamori, but he had no right to either make implications about Gin's role in the matter or interfere with Rangiku's personal life.
He clearly realized that he had offended her and tried to sooth her ruffled feelings.
"Look, I'm just worried about how this could affect you. A number of the professors have questions about Ichimaru's involvement, and I don't want you to get caught up in any attempts at retaliation. Not when you're so close to getting your degree."
That didn't make Rangiku feel any better. And she didn't like the idea that someone might interfere with her getting her degree because of her friendship. It was inappropriate and unprofessional. She wasn't doing anything illegal or immoral, and her private life was no one's business.
"There is no reason for me not to obtain my degree unless I do not meet the requirements of the department which I do. If someone does deny me my degree for such a petty reason, I will be forced to file a complaint." Rangiku knew her voice was frosty. "Is there anything else you needed to see me about, Dr. Hitsugaya? If not, I really do need to finish constructing the midterms for my classes."
Her boss sighed but left, and Rangiku found her good mood ruined. She groaned and got back to work. She wasn't even really dating the man, and he was causing her trouble.