Secret Santa
~ Day Three ~

The small taicho sat at his desk, his mood rather light due to the fact he hadn't as much work the day before as he normally had. Ise Nanao picking up some of the work load allowed him to finish early. It allowed him to be able to take a nap early on in the day. Of course, the whole taking a nap thing an requesting to be waken up in an hour or too, or when something very important came up.

However, the whole Secret Santa thing was on his mind, and he came in early, hoping to catch whoever it was. "I don't understand this whole concept. If I am getting gifts, shouldn't I at least be giving some sort of gift back to the person?"

"You don't know who the person you are to give a gift to is, so how would you know what to get them? I am sure there is something you can come up with when this is all said and done to thank them for their kindness." Hyorinmaru hummed as he laughed at the child's train of thought.

Rangiku got to the office before the Secret Santa gift was delivered and she walked over to her desk and sat down in her chair. "You seem to be in a good mood today, taicho."

"I really appreciate the fact that Ise came and helped with the paperwork. I had a very relaxing day yesterday." Hitsugaya suddenly piped up, looking her straight in the eye with his own bright teal ones. "It honestly wouldn't hurt you, if you helped with the paperwork and other things around the division. I would very much appreciate it." The child taicho suddenly paused, his face twisting up as if he thought of something that bothered him.

The busty female noted the expression on his face. She leaned back in the chair with her own frown on her face. "Let's say I wasn't a lazy person. Where do you think I would be?"

"I think you would already be captain rank, as you would have learned Bankai by now." The boy commented, not really thinking about what he said.

"I figured you would say something along those lines." Rangiku let out a deep sigh. "I don't want a captaincy position. Please understand that it isn't because I don't find myself capable of the task, or I don't think I would deserve the position, or I would dislike the work. I just don't want the position."

Two bright teal eyes suddenly blinked a couple of times. "You are lucky then. I didn't want the position either."

"I think the situation is different though." The busty female suddenly found herself leaning forward, watching as the small boy's face twisted up in confusion. "You never wanted to become a shinigami. I had no problems becoming one. I also really don't have a problem with becoming a captain either. At this point though, I have my reasons for not wanting to become one."

Toshiro simply looked at the woman, not blinking. That was until another division member popped into the room, holding a wrapped package. "I am not sure what to do with this, but I found this package sitting at one of the entrances, and it says it is for you, Hitsugaya Taicho."

"Did you see who could have dropped it off?" Hitsugaya asked, standing up from his seat to take the present from the man.

'Taicho, that's cheating." Rangiku piped up, shaking her head at the small boy.

"I thought I saw Ukitake Taicho, but I could have been mistaken." The man stated, making a quick bow and leaving.

Two small hands proceeded to unwrap the present, which was wrapped this time in a red paper with Christmas trees on it. The ribbon was a gold color, done in a simple bow. When he opened the package, he found that it was a book, entitles Oliver Twist. The two small hands opened up the book, to read what was written in the inside cover.

I picked this book out for you, because I think you can relate to Oliver's situation, as you've gone through a similar situation yourself. I know that the book is used, and worn around the edges, but it is important to me, for you to have this particular copy of this book. ~ Your Secret Santa

Suddenly, Rangiku was looking over the boy's shoulder. "That book…"

"It is the latest Secret Santa gift." Toshiro shrugged his shoulders. "I like this one, because it doesn't seem like the person spent any money on me, and they aren't obligating themselves or anyone else to duties of helping me."

"Well, now I know exactly what to get you for your birthday and Christmas." The busty female's tone was rather dark.

The boy glanced up, confusion written all over his face. "Did I say something wrong?"

"No… I…" Matsumoto paused for a few minutes. "I need to go talk to someone. I'll be back."

"What about the paper work?" Toshiro protested, his eyes going wide with frustration.

"I'll be right back and I'll work on it."

"Sure…"