Chapter 38-Hitsugaya's Birthday part 2

Hi, once again! Sadly, I will be updating less frequently for two reasons, reason number one: The school holidays are over and reason number two:…I got addicted to a new MMORPG online game…Hehe. Well, as you all know, I own neither bleach nor the bleach characters, but I do, however, own my OCs (You know who they are) and would rather they stayed my OCs and nobody else's. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed or favourited (Yes, in my dictionary, that is a word) my story.

"Are you alright, Kikyo?" Toshiro asked after the meeting, his face concerned. Kikyo's wide-eyed shock stained expression seemed to have stuck since Yamamato had announced the news. Visions of the past, of her and Hana, were flowing through her mind, of their first meeting, of her training the young academy-fresh girl, her being promoted to Vice-Captain and them annihilating hollows together…And now she was part hollow? Or even worse…A traitor? Hitsugaya's concern snapped her out of her thoughts, she turned her head around slightly to face him, her eyes slightly relaxing before nodding. "I'm…Fine. You don't have to worry." She assured him, a weak smile crossing her face. It wasn't kind to make him worry on his birthday, they only came once a year, and a year was a long period of time. Hitsugaya paused before reaching out his hand, taking Kikyo's and holding it as they walked through the corridors.

As evening arrived and the sun started to set, dusk in fast pursuit, Kikyo stared at the pink, floral kimono she'd bought especially for the occasion. She'd asked Yamamato if it was alright to change out of her shihakusho for just this once, and had received permission. She bought Hitsugaya one too, of course. She sighed before slowly getting undressed and attempting to put the kimono on. After a couple of tries, she finally got it right, starign at herself in the mirror and turning around, peering over her shoulder at her reflection. Maybe she should have gone for the purple one?

Please stop worrying, Kikyo. You look beautiful.

Thanks, Raigeki.

Kikyo nodded before smiling at her reflection. It was nice to wear something like this…She felt so…pretty. The kimono was similar in design to the shihakusho but more heavy and formal and of course beautiful. When she was finished with her clothing she moved onto her hair, as a girl, she felt her outfit needed to match completely. She sighed, it was a trait of hers that she likes things matching. She took out the blue bows in her hair before shaking her head around a bit and tying it back into a ponytail with a pink ribbon. She twirled around in front of the mirror, letting a small giggle escape before she heard a knock on the front door, making her jump. She ran to the door, opening it to reveal Hitsugaya.

She frowned, "I said I'd pick you up." She sighed.

"Well, you were taking a while." He replied, blushing when he saw how beautiful she was that night. Kikyo's eyes flicked across his Kimono, looking it up and down. Good, it suited him. She'd bought him a teal kimono, to match his eyes, with patterns similar to fire-works dotted around it. "Well, shall we leave?" she asked, holding out her hand and smiling. He nodded and swallowed before gently taking her hand and starting to walk, her alongside him, hands linked. "I heard that there's a good restaurant around here somewhere." Kikyo told him, looking around. Hitsugaya nodded in reply, staring straight ahead. Kikyo bit her lip, she'd been trying to play happy, but she was still worried about Hana. She shook her head, trying to get rid of these thoughts, Hitsugaya raising an eyebrow at her. She blushed, "Er, my hair was in my face." She said as an excuse, there was an awkward silence. She broke the silence with a nervous laugh before using her hand to brush her fringe out of her eyes.

"Kikyo…We've been searching for this restaurant for nearly an hour…Are you sure it exists?" Hitsugaya asked, frowning at Kikyo, who was looking around worriedly. The sky was black and the moon was high by this point, it was getting late. "Maybe…We won't be able to dine out after all." She said after a long pause, sighing. She felt so disappointed! Where in Soul Society was that restaurant? She'd ruined everything! Instead of arranging a nice birthday occasion for him, she'd just wasted their time and effort. "…You're crying." Hitsugaya said, a little surprised before a concerned look crossed his face. "What's wrong?" He asked as Kikyo wiped the tears that were spilling away with her sleeve and sniffed, "Sorry…I've ruined your birthday, haven't I?" she asked, silent tears trickling down her cheeks. Hitsugaya looked surprised again for a second before he closed his eyes, opening them as a smile appeared on his face. "You didn't ruin it. I've been enjoying myself." He reassured her, placing a hand on her shoulder. "How?" Kikyo asked, connecting her eyes with his. "Did you not enjoy just spending time together? That's enough for me." He told her before holding out his hand. Kikyo opened her mouth and paused for a second before wiping her tears away and smiling, taking his hand.

"There's nothing I'd rather do more than spend time with you." she told him, her smile widening as they jumped up onto a rooftop, landing lightly and elegantly as usual on their feet. Hitsugaya sat down on the roof tiles, Kikyo following his lead. "It's a beautiful night." She said quietly, gazing at the moon. "I used to watch the night sky with my mother." She sighed, receiving a frown from Hitsugaya. "Do you miss her?" he asked, glancing at her before returning his gaze to the full moon high in the sky. "I miss her very much, of course I do. But…I have new family now." She said before smiling and moving her eyes to Hitsugaya, their eyes connecting. "I love you, Toshiro." She told him shyly, a blush spreading across her face. "I love you too, Kikyo." He said in return, a small smile crossing his face. She leaned forward and pressed her lips against his, wrapping her arms around him, him doing the same. When they parted, she rested her head on his shoulder and placed her hand on his. "Happy birthday." She whispered.

I enjoyed writing that chapter…Wow…I've made them get so…Lovey-Dovey O.O Anyway, reviews will always be appreciated, I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did :P Have a nice Halloween!

Omake:

Kikyo: I love you, Toshiro.

Toshiro: I love you t-

Kikyo: *Phone rings* …Aw, crap, I'd better answer that.

Toshiro:…That was way too cliché! Way, way too cliché!

Me: You're actually cute when you're in love, Toshiro ^^

Toshiro: Quiet…

Me: You're so cute when you're irritated 3

Toshiro: ARE YOU MAKING FUN OF ME!

Me: You're adorable when you're angry!

Toshiro: I give up…