Disclaimer: Not mine, they belong to Tite Kubo.

Chapter Four

Chad and Orihime did their toast and everyone applaud and I couldn't believe my father didn't stay till the end. I wanted to call him on my cell and start yelling but, there was still too much to do. Ichigo had booked the brides maid and grooms men rooms at the hotel next to the hall. Seeing as Rangiku was staying with Orihime she decided to join our little group. And with her came the other three and a very angry captain. I had to beg him to stop so that he didn't ruin my brother's night. Lucky for me he was a very reasonable person, less forgiving about the situation his comrades were in because I didn't think they were going to get away with the rage they provoked inside about all his flaws. We exited the closet at different times and seeing Ichigo's guests drunk out of their minds was entertaining in itself.

"Would everyone join me and my beautiful bride Rukia for our last dance of the night?" Ichigo announced and one by one couple filled the floor as the slow song came on.

"Toshiro this is Karin." I was suddenly shoved into his arms.

"That's Captain Hitsugaya to you Kurosaki." He snarled at him.

"Still the same." Ichigo snickered and went to find Rukia.

"You don't have to dance with me." I started but he had already moved us to join the crowd.

"Sounds like a challenge to me?" I heard now. He pressed his body close and I felt the muscles that lay beneath the suit he was wearing. His hands were on my waist and my arms around his neck.

"I only challenge people that I'm sure I can beat." I said now.

"So that wasn't a challenge?" He raised an eyebrow.

"No, you're a strange one Toshiro. Do they not let you out of the office?" He lowered his head.

"That's captain Hitsugaya." He whispered in my ear. I moved my head to look into those turquoise eyes and then I saw him smirk. The hint of alcohol I can smell.

"I like Toshiro better." I corrected and the smirk left his face. As the music ended I turned to thank him for the dance and suddenly his lips were pressed against mine. It was a sweet kiss not hungry or savage, just a simple touch. Suddenly there was panic on his face and he disappeared completely. I pressed a finger to my mouth where it lingered. Why had he done that? He sure was odd. As the night was winding down to the very last guest, I spotted Yuzu with her boyfriend Jinta saying good night.

"I'll see you at the shop in the morning I promise." She said to him. He held her close and whispered something in her ears. She slapped him playfully and then she walked him out.

"Yuzu might be next you know?" Ichigo had his hand on my shoulder.

"In a couple years I'll agree with you but I still think it's a little soon." He extended his hand for Rukia to take and we left to the hotel.

"Maybe it'll be Karin that'll get married next." Rukia winked at me.

"Not unless he has a death wish." I comment.

"Weren't you dancing with Toshiro? Don't you want to marry him?" She laughed.

"Yes Rukia I want to marry him, oh please let him be my husband." I mocked sarcastically.

"I'm betting that's a no." Ichigo added in. We walked out of the elevator and they walked towards their suite.

"See you in the morning." They waved to me. I unlocked the door to mine and Yuzu's room but it was still dark meaning she was still with Jinta. I would have to wait for her to get out of my dress but, I could easily ask Orihime to unzip it. I left to find her. I knocked on her door but there was no answer just as I was turning to head back to my room I smashed into someone. We really had a bad habit of running into each other. His face flushed as he caught me but, only for that second because his calm composure almost hid it well. He released me without any effort and started to move away.

"Do you know where Orihime is?" I asked before he could make his escape.

"They went out to do more celebrating." He was pushing the door open to Orihime room when I grabbed onto his arm. He looked down at me. His tie was loosened and the top of his collar shirt was unbuttoned, probably ready to call it a night.

"Please do me a favor." I started.

"Alright." He said hesitantly. I turned so that my back was towards him. As soon as I pushed up my hair I heard him inhale finally understanding what I wanted him to do. Then I felt a hand on the small of my back and another near my neck. The hint of air coming from his nose, the light smell of alcohol as it passed slowly from his mouth. They had forced him to drink but I didn't think it was enough for him to be distraught. The zipper slowly being drawn down as I felt the light air touch my back, then he paused. He didn't go any further down probably too embarrassed about our situation. I turned to thank him but he had already stepped away from me and I saw the door close. I re-entered my room and took off the dress, I threw on the clothes that Yuzu had packed for me and buried myself under the covers, hoping the butterflies in my stomach would subside; it had been a long day.