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Author's Note: Hey everyone! I'm back with another update of The 100 HitsuHina Themes Challenge. Special thanks goes to all my reviewers: Reader-Favs, hitsuhina forever bestcouple, TUranzaRE711, saxophone, and i. am. PyR. Without any further delay, here is HellionKyou's idea request of theme number fifty-three! This chapter is also inspired by lilsuika's artwork on DeviantArt called "Bedwetter Momo." Enjoy!
LEGEND
"Talking." "Thinking." Sound Effects.
The 100 HitsuHina Themes Challenge
Theme #53: Innocence
Toshiro placed a hand over his mouth and yawned. Today was a long day for the young tenth division captain. He had a whole stack of paperwork to sign, a training session to lead, a report to write, a budget meeting with the Captain Commander, and a certain vice-captain to punish because she came to work late...again. Despite all this, he is not free of his responsibilities. He still has some housework chores to do and get everything ready for his early morning shift at eight.
Hitsugaya opened the slide door to his private quarters and stepped in. Using the natural light from the moon outside, he looked at the clock to check the time. It is one o'clock in the morning. The white haired captain scratched the side of his head and sighed with defeat. He put his hand down and took off his footwear. Walking in his tabi, he dragged his feet all the way to his bedroom, not giving a care in the world about finishing his chores. He can work on it when he feels refreshed from his six hour sleep.
Once he arrived at his destination, the white haired captain quickly changed to his nightwear and folded the kimono and haori nicely. After placing the clothes in a neat pile, he crawled to his already set out futon and sat down in the middle. Then, he pulled the tip of his warm blanket over his body as he lay down on the thin mattress. Toshiro let out one last yawn before he closed his tired eyes. It is only a matter of minutes before he drifts off to sleep...
Knock Knock
Hearing the sound, Hitsugaya turned his body to one side and draped the blanket over his head. Once again, he tried to go to sleep.
Knock Knock Knock
However, it didn't take long for the noise to win this fight. Toshiro growled in frustration as he sat up and flung the blanket off to the side. After getting out of his comfortable bed, he began towards the source of the door knocks. "Matsumoto better not be drunk and knocking on my door..."
By the time he answered the door, the young captain soon faced an all too familiar Soul Reaper from the fifth division.
"Hinamori."
"Hey," she replied. "I'm sorry to disturb you so late at night."
She looked down at the fluffy pillow in her hands. Then, she raised her head up and let out a small smile.
"Is it okay for me to sleep with you?"
Toshiro raised a hand up and ruffled through his snowy white hair. Knowing his childhood friend for so many years, he understood the meaning behind her words. Furthermore, this isn't the first time she came to his place in the middle of the night. He looked at her and asked, "You had another nightmare about him?"
Momo slowly nodded her head, feeling guilt for her actions. She could have stayed at home and deal with it herself. However, the grandmother she used to live with told her to always share her feelings no matter if they're good or bad. Doing so would make her feel better. Thus, the fifth division lieutenant followed her advice and decided to share her sentiments with the one person she should have trusted that day; the day when she pointed her sword towards her childhood friend.
Hitsugaya then pushed the slide door completely open. He turned around and went back into his private quarters. Just as he turned to face the door to his bedroom, he saw (from the corner of his eye) Hinamori close the entrance door.
He waited for a moment so that she can take off her footwear and catch up. "Thanks, Hitsugaya-kun. I really mean it."
Toshiro closed his eyes and opened the slide door. As he stepped in, he said, "You're welcome. Just make sure you don't wet the bed."
The raven haired Soul Reaper pouted. As she followed him inside, Momo said, "Mou, you know I don't my bed anymore."
After she closed the door, she began untying the knot on her white sash. Then, she moved onto stripping off her black kimono and hakama. In the meantime, Toshiro is busy setting up another futon next to his. Once he is done, Hitsugaya turned his body to one side to see Hinamori all dressed in her pink nightwear.
With the pillow in one hand and the folded clothes in the other, Momo walked to her side of the bed and sat down on the futon. After putting her pillow down on the upper portion of the bed, She put her clothes aside and took off her socks. By the time she is barefooted, she transferred her legs onto the thin mattress. She took hold of the blanket and draped it over her body as she lay down on her side. Feeling comfortable, she smiled at the white haired captain who is lying on his back with the covers up to his shoulders. He had his eyes closed, ready to fall asleep within the next few minutes. Following his lead, she closed her eyes as well. "Oyasumi Hitsugaya-kun."
Normally, he would correct the girl by saying: it's Hitsugaya-taicho to you. However, it's too late at night to do such a thing. In addition, he didn't want to waste what little energy he has left in his body. "Oyasumi Hinamori."
Toshiro woke up with a startle, feeling pain on his face. He abruptly sat up and looked around. With the assistance of the natural light beaming into the room, nothing seemed to be out of place. Hitsugaya placed a hand over his face and sighed in defeat. Why did he wake up when it's still dark outside?
Then, he heard a moan. Wondering where the sound is coming from, he put his hand down and looked over to the side. His sleeping childhood friend is facing him with an arm extended out to his side of the futon. Toshiro rolled his eyes. Taking the tip of his blanket, he draped it over him as he lay back down. He should have known better; Momo unconsciously slapped him awake with her hand.
He turned his body away from her and closed his eyes in hopes that he'll wake up next time to the welcoming morning sun rays. However, it didn't take long before his hopes went down the drain.
Despite being dressed in his white robe and used to being exposed to the cold air, he feels rather naked. Toshiro extended his hand out and began reaching for his lost blanket. After feeling his way around, he found it. Just as he is about to pull it over his shoulder, he soon felt an opposing force. Trying to figure out what is going on; he opened his eyes and glanced over his shoulder. He found the culprit to be none other than his childhood friend.
Hitsugaya gave the sleeping girl a stern look. "You've got to be kidding me."
She had her own blanket to keep warm. Yet, she abandons it for his. Toshiro shook his head in disbelief, recalling a distant memory of when they were still living together in Junrin'an. She did something like this several times before whenever they sleep next to one another.
He pulled the blanket, trying to take ownership once again. Luckily, Hinamori didn't bother to fight back this. Glad that he didn't have to deal with it any longer, Hitsugaya draped the blanket over his shoulder and lay back down. After getting comfortable for the third time tonight, he closed his eyes.
At that moment, he felt something wrap around him. Just as Toshiro woke up and tried to look back, he was pulled back until his back met with warmth. Hitsugaya sighed in defeat. He is now trapped in Momo's embrace. "Hmm, so warm..."
The young captain blushed, suddenly conscious of how close he is to the sleeping raven haired girl and her developing chest...
Toshiro turned a few shades darker and quickly shook his head, shaking the thought away.
"Idiot, think about your innocence!"
There is no way he is going to reduce himself to a pervert like Captain Kyoraku. So, he put a hand on Hinamori's wrist and tried to move it away. However, his efforts only made things worse.
Stirring in her sleep, Momo extended her leg out and placed it over his. Following suit, she buried her face in his messy white hair. Toshiro closed his eyes and sighed in defeat. He is left with no other choice, but to ignore her actions and go back to sleep.
Suddenly, he felt chills down his spine. His heart raced, knowing too well that she is unintentionally breathing down his neck. He groaned. "Shit, I can't sleep..."
Next Day
"Here you go!" the chippy fifth division said as she placed the bowl of rice in front of her yawning childhood friend. After taking her seat across the table, the two Soul Reapers placed their hands together and said their thanks. Then, Hinamori placed her hands down and asked, "Hitsugaya-kun, didn't you have enough sleep?"
Hitsugaya picked up his chopsticks and bowl. As he is tearing a piece of fried fish, he replied, "Not really."
"Did you have a lot in mind?"
Just as he is about to put the fish into his mouth, he remembered last night's events. He ate the protein and turned his head away, hiding the blush on his face. He mumbled, "Something...like that."
"Then, you should have gone back to sleep," Hinamori said. "You still have time before you have to go to work."
After finishing his food, he resumed his attention to the front and replied, "If I did, Matsumoto would be causing a disaster in the office. I'll take a nap during my break."
"It's not like she's coming to work early."
There was a short pause. "Even of it is true, I have to get a head start on the paperwork. I bet there are already two stacks on my desk."
While he ate some of the rice in his bowl, Momo sighed in defeat. "Alright; if you say so..."
With that said, she picked up her chopsticks and bowl of rice. She began to eat her first meal of the day.
After a few minutes of thinking, Hinamori decided to give him some advice. She raised her head and said, "Just for today, don't overwork yoursel-"
She stopped midway at the sight of her childhood friend rest his head in the comfort of his arms on the table. Suspecting that he took a nap after quickly eating his breakfast, Momo let out a small smile. Quietly, she leaned over to see the tired white haired captain resting peacefully. "He looks so innocent...like a heavenly angel."
Taking her rice bowl and chopsticks, she left her seat and sat next to him. She took a moment to take in another mouthful of rice before placing her bowl and utensils down on the table. Then, she carefully placed a hand on his further most shoulder and shifted his weight.
Unaware of his surroundings, the sleeping male leaned and fell onto Momo's lap. Finding new found comfort, Toshiro cuddled against the warmth before he went back to sleep. Little did he notice, his childhood friend saw everything he did.
Hinamori smiled. As she is taking a mental note to wake him up later, she said, "Sweet dreams, Shiro-chan."
Japanese Word Translations
Tabi - traditional Japanese socks, Haori - Captain's jacket, Oyasumi - Good Night, Taicho - Captain
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