Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or it's characters, that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Bleach or it's characters, that right belongs to Tite Kubo.

He was stunned when he had seen Kagome. He knew she was cute, even beautiful in an unconventional type of way. But as he looked down at her, he just was amazed and shocked at what he was seeing. Her hair was braided at her temples and pulled back to keep the rest of the long wavy black locks out of her face as it hung freely down her back. The outfit was done up in fall colors. The skirt was ankle length and faded from a warm, complementary brown down its length into orange then a golden yellow. She is reminding him of the leaves of the season. Her shirt was a sleeveless black with white with black lines that formed leaves, that was very form-fitting. And she had detached bell sleeves tied around her upper arms that matched the shirt, with Orange ribbon that held them in place. And to complete it was two-inch black ankle boots.

Shuhei felt like the luckiest man in all of Seireitei at the moment as he pushed the door to the little bar he'd discovered a few decades ago after making Lieutenant. It had a great atmosphere, making it conducive to having a good conversation. Great food and a live band with a dance floor. And she had asked for dancing. And it was still early in the night that it wouldn't be crowded yet, so smiling as he watched Kagome stepped in, he noted for the first time that the skirt she wore had a slit going up from the hem to the upper thigh, giving him an impressive view.

"So, you want to eat and drink first?" he asked.

The smile she flashed him had his feeling heat flood his cheeks. Giving a quiet nod, he leads her to a small table near the dance floor, which had a few patrons on it already cutting loose. Shuhei pulled out the chair for her, watching as she looked both grateful and surprised at his actions. Then again, she was always surrounded by men who, while honorable, tended to be barbaric. Little to no manners, though she seemed to be okay with it. He knew she respected and loved each and every member of the 11th squad as her family.

And had proven it when some poor idiot had insulted them. Right after she had said that she liked it there, he had to be dug out of the ground and carted off to the 4th squad. In one go a few months ago, Kagome with her bare hands, had proven that she belongs in the 11th squad and that she wouldn't tolerate anyone badmouthing them, stating they were her family and would take extreme actions. His Captain had said after the meeting to see if she would be disciplined that Kenpachi had been told that if he was going to insult what she held dear, then he got off lucky that all she did was use her hands to bury his ass literally. That had left the others asking about what she was like with her Zanpakuto.

Shaking his head as he looked back to his date, Shuhei saw her staring at him with a bit of concern.

"Uh... sorry... did you say something?" he asked, scratching at his head sheepishly, as she laughed.

"I asked how you found this place. It is nice," Kagome said, after reigning in her amusement.

"Oh, yeah... a few decades ago, after attaining Lieutenant, I had been wondering. And stumbled into this place late at night," he said, chuckling at recalling the memory.

"Okay," was her simple reply. "After we eat, wanna dance?"

Her question floored him. But he smiled widely. The food would be there shortly, as the owner was a wiz in the kitchen, and surprisingly Kagome had ordered was impressive.

"So... is there a reason for a chicken burger?" he asked.

The way her eyes shone as she laughed at his question had Shuhei feeling his heart speeding up.

"Yeah, I cook for a bunch of men two times a day, Shuhei. And it is beef all the time... I think I am allowed to have something different," she replied, her tone teasing.

Wisely he picked up on the fact that this was not something he should comment on. And quickly changed the topic to music as their food arrived. Though the moment they'd both finished their last bite, and let their stomach settle, he found himself being pulled onto the dance floor, which was a lot more fuller than when they arrived. Only to be impressed at how fluid Kagome's dancing was.

Ikkaku was sitting cross-legged and staring at his Captain, who had finally come back from only the Gods would know where. Of course, he had demanded food upon arriving and making Ikkaku realize that they were all spoiled by Kagome. Who was currently not there? Nope, and that was why he was staring at his Captain, who was now in a foul mood. They had not gotten the chance to inform him about Kagomes 'outing'. All due to him having left yesterday and just coming back an hour ago.

It wasn't his fault that the man was not able to stay still. And it worried him that his Captain, his idol, seemed to be trying to use Kagome to replace Yachiru. That was not a healthy thing. He was sure that would be causing major issues with Kagome later, which means a clash of pride and an epic fight between the two though he hoped this time that his Captain didn't put her through the floor and into the ground beneath it.

"Captain?" he said.

Flinching at the dark look he received. Telling him that it was going to feel like an eternity until Kagome returned from her 'outing' with Shuhei.

She was impressed. She did not doubt that Shuhei would be a complete gentleman. But what had started her on the road of happiness was how well he cleaned up. He wore a simple gray button-up, with the top three buttons undone, completed with pressed smoky gray slacks and dress shoes that were a soft gray. The colors were very complimentary to his skin, hair, and eyes. Though his reaction to seeing her all dressed up was cute.

But right now, she was enjoying the way he cut up the dance floor. For a tall, lanky man, with an excellent muscle tone, he was like water in constant motion on the dance floor. He was giving her a chance to let loose as well. He never really bumped or grinded on her, always leaving a good few inches out of respect. His hands always light and skimming over her person, not trying to control her. It was bliss in her mind.

Though as the current song ended, she stared up at her date, enjoying the happy sparkle in his usually guarded dark eyes — the flush to his face. When the beat started, Kagome felt her mouth drop open in shock. She knew this song. It was Zoot Suit Riot by Cherry Poppin' Daddies. A swing dance. Looking expectant and hopeful at Shuhei, she got to see him look smug.

"You want to dance to this? Know how?" he asked.

Quirking an eyebrow, Kagome smirked at him. "Why do you think I asked if you could dance? Now let's cut loose. And don't worry, I am not a delicate flower, you can swing, toss, and throw me around at your leisure."

The brief flash of his teeth set her heart racing as he grabbed her and spun her until her back was against his chest before she was flung out. From there, she was lifted, spun, wrapped around his body, and tossed into the air in a perfect handstand. He is causing laughter to spill from her lips as she noted in her peripheral vision that everyone else had vacated the dance floor. Just to watch the display of skill that they were exhibiting. It was exhilarating.

Yumichika stood silently behind his Captain, next to Ikkaku, and watched the stare down that was happening. Kagome had returned, eyes bright, a smile of her flushed face. Hair a bit mused, but he could tell from the fact that her lip gloss was still on that it wasn't from doing anything indecent. As he thought, Shuhei was a gentleman though he couldn't be saying that Kagome was a lady at this moment, no matter how cute she looked.

"You have no right to dictate what I do, Captain, in my free time," she bit out.

Flinching back as he felt a spike in his Captain's spiritual pressure, he stood silent and just continued to watch. He felt for Kagome. This was the first time that she had gone out and had fun without either Ikkaku or himself tagging along, other than the Women's Association. Or he was being tailed by several of the other squad members. Which she had confided in him, something he was proud of, that she knew they were always tailing her.

"You have a duty to this squad. And I do not like you out galavanting around the Seireitei... with a guy who'd try to take advantage of you," Kenpachi growled.

Frowning at that, Yumichika felt the spiritual spike from Kagome. That soft, gentle feeling she gave off now had a hard edge. The way her blue eyes turned almost black, as the flush on her face became darker in a what he was going to presume was rage mixed with embarrassment at what was being insinuated that she was unable to take care of herself.

"I assure you, Captain, I am more than capable of taking care of myself. And if it will assuage that raging, egotistical Ego of yours. Nothing happened. I am still a Fucking Virgin, you voyeur!" she snapped back.

Yumichika couldn't help the heat that spread from the roots of his hair down his face and neck into his clothes. That was a question he'd wondered about, but this was not how he wanted to find out the answer. And with a glance to Ikkaku, he saw that his friend and squad. Lieutenant was a brilliant shade of cherry from his bald head down too. When he looked forward, he saw that his Captain had his jaw hanging open.

"Now, if you will excuse me, I have to change and finish packing. Tomorrow is Sunday, and I will be leaving for the Rukongai. Do not worry; I have a babysitter," she hissed before turning and leaving the room, only to pause briefly at the door and turn and look back at them. "And for the record, I am not Yachiru!"

Yumichika lifted a hand and placed his fingertips against his forehead. This was just horrible. An angry Kagome was not a thing he wanted to deal with. But he knew that he would be the one to appease her.

"Uh... am I interrupting anything?"

Snapping his attention to the double doorway that was the entrance to their Division's main building was none other than Nano, the Captain Commanders Lieutenant. And from the faint blush on her cheeks, he knew she had heard a good portion of the spats ending.

"Oh, no... What are you doing here?" Yumichika asked.

"Ah, yeah, yesterday when Kagome was delivering the Reports to Captain Commander, she asked if I would like to accompany her to the Rukongai. That way, I can chronical just what she is doing. It is something that the Captain Commander has been after her for a while," she said.

This had him blinking as he nodded his head in understanding. He had gone with Kagome a few times since she had joined. If not him, it was Ikkaku or one of the others. With a quick look at both Ikkaku and his Captain, Yumichika knew that neither would be functioning properly after Kagomes' little outburst and sharing of knowledge.

"Follow me, please," he said as he walked in the direction Kagome had just gone, the Barracks.

TBC!