2001, 6 years later...

Things had been busy as always with the squad. Since joining Squad 9, Tsukimori had overcome her anxiety with large groups of people and crowds, she had achieved bankai, and she and Shuhei had finally confessed their feelings for each other. They had been together six years now and couldn't be happier. In their spare time they would spar, work on the Seireitei Communication magazine, or go off into the mountains where Tsukimori would listen to him practice his guitar. She had even brought him back some sheet music from her ten year mission to the World of the Living's western parts, having saved them for his birthday rather than giving them to him right away when she returned. She would sit and listen to him practice, even learning how to play herself. Anything to spend time with him when they weren't working.

One day while she was waiting for join her on the hill where he practiced guitar, Tsukimori looked out over the valley below and smiled as the breeze blew gently around her. Behind her, Shuhei had come up the hill as she started humming and singing to herself an old tune that Yoshirou had taught her.

"That was amazing."

Tsukimori jumped and turned to find Shuhei standing behind her. "Shu, don't scare me like that."

Shuhei came up behind her, sitting down and pulling her into him. "Sorry, I just couldn't bring myself to interrupt you." He leaned forward, kissing her neck. "You have an amazing voice."

Tsukimori smiled at that. "Thanks."

"Why don't you sing more often?"

"It's kind of embarrassing, singing in front of people."

"Would you sing for me, at least?"

Tsukimori looked over her shoulder at him and smiled. "Depends."

"On what?"

"On how I'm feeling that day."

Shuhei smiled and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her over his lap and onto the ground. "I see." He looked down at Tsukimori, his smile growing. "You can be a real brat sometimes, you know."

Tsukimori stuck out her tongue and grinned. "It's fun teasing you."

"I could return the favor, you know." Shuhei replied, leaning down with a hand to her neck.

Tsukimori smiled, but before she could reply, someone called out to them. She and Shuhei sat up, finding Renji coming up the hill to join them. "Hey, Renji!"

"Hey, guys."

"Aren't you leaving for your mission soon?"

Renji nodded. "Ya, the captain and I are heading out in just a bit. I just wanted to say goodbye before we left."

Tsukimori sensed something was wrong. "You're going after Rukia, aren't you?"

Renji nodded. "She's been gone too long."

"She wouldn't stay away as long as she has if she didn't have good reason." Tsukimori said. "You know that right?"

"I know, but still." He sighed, rubbing his neck. "Anyway, I'll see you guys when I get back."

Tsukimori stood, going over to hug him. "Stay safe out there, Renji."

Later that night, Shuhei sat in his room reading one of his books when a knock came at the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's me, Shu."

Shuhei stood and opened the door, looking down at Tsukimori in her nightgown. "Everything alright, Tsuki? It's pretty late."

"I just couldn't sleep."

"Worried about Rukia?"

Tsukimori nodded, stepping into his room when he gestured her to do so.

Closing the door, Shuhei went back over to his bed and patted the seat next to him. "There's nothing to worry about, Tsuki. I'm sure Rukia is fine and Renji will get her back home safe and sound."

Tsukimori sat on his bed next to him and pulled her knees to her chest. "I know, but I just have this nagging feeling that something bad is going to happen."

Shuhei put his book to the side and pulled her into his lap, his arms wrapped around her. "It'll all be OK, one way or another. I promise." He pulled her hair over her shoulder and leaned down to kiss her neck. "Want to stay with me tonight?"

Tsukimori looked over her shoulder at him. "Could I?"

Shuhei smiled and nodded. "Of course." He leaned forward and kissed her, lingering for a moment before pulling back and hugging her.

"Thank you, Shu."

"For what?"

"For everything." Tsukimori said, smiling. "Being with you makes me feel so safe, like nothing can ever touch me. It's always a relief to be with you, away from the hustle and bustle of everything. I feel so at peace."

"I know what you mean." He looked at her, seeing her brow still furrowed a bit. "You need a distraction."

"Oh? And what might that be?"

"I can think of a few things." Shuhei replied, smirking. He leaned forward, claiming her lips.

Tsukimori felt her body begin to run hot as his kisses intensified. She felt herself surrendering to him, letting his hands wander. She gasped when he grasped her breast in one hand and slid his other down to her legs, finding its way to her loins.

Shuhei kissed her neck, gently licking her neck up to her ear before reclaiming her lips.

"You're so wet, Tsuki..." he muttered.

Tsukimori blushed, gasping in pleasure as he switched tactics. "You shouldn't talk like that, Shu..."

Shuhei smirked and increased his speed, feeling her pussy clenching around his fingers. He squeezed her nipple harder, making her bite her lip to keep from crying out. Tsukimori gasped, her body aching for the teasing to stop. She turned to face him, pressing into him as she deepened their kiss.

Shuhei smiled through the kiss, gently laying her back onto the bed. Before they went any further, Shuhei looked at her. "I'll stop if you want me to."

Tsukimori shook her head. "I want you, Shu."

Shuhei smiled and kissed her, sliding out his dick as he grasped her hips before he inserted himself into her. He began thrusting his dick in and out of her, feeling the tightness of her pussy squeezing around him.

Tsukimori could feel how hard his dick was and the strength behind each thrust. It was amazing. Shuhei pulled her upright and sat her on his lap, his hardened member still inside of her. She gasped and threw her arms around his neck as his hands tightened on her hips.

Shuhei leaned in to kiss her, her large breasts pressing against his chest. "You seem really horny..."

"It's you, Shu, how could I not be?"

Shuhei chuckled as Tsukimori leaned in to kiss him, pressing her breasts against his chest again. She began to rock her hips, her lips locked with his. His dick felt amazing, it hitting each spot that made her feel good.

Shuhei ran his hands from her hips to grasp her back and hold her closer. The feeling of being like this with Tsukimori was incredible, something he'd been wanting for quite some time. He looked at her and noticed that her hair had come undone from it's usual half bun and was hanging loosely around her. "You're so beautiful, Tsuki..." He said, then holding her closer to him he kissed her vigorously until she pushed him onto his back. He grunted from the force of it, but then again he was just as horny as she was. He looked up at her and met her kiss with one of his own, his hands grasping her hips as they moved up and down, her pussy sliding along the length of his dick.

Tsukimori smirked when she heard a small gasp escape Shuhei's mouth and she increased her speed. She felt her breasts bouncing each time she moved her hips, wanting to make him feel good too. After awhile, though, she felt like she was going to reach her climax.

"Sh-Shu..!"

Shuhei increased his speed, feeling himself reaching his climax. "Ah, Tsuki..! I'm getting close..!"

Tsukimori felt herself nearly at her climax and the harder he thrust, the closer she got until, "I'm going to cum..!"

Shuhei increased his speed even further, the wetness of her pussy making his dick feel wonderful. "Tsuki, I'm going to-"

Tsukimori gasped, feeling herself cumming as the warm rush from Shuhei filled her womb. She collapsed onto his chest, her breathing heavy as his was.

Shuhei rested, one arm around Tsukimori while the other was above his head as he stared at the ceiling in disbelief, his breathing as heavy as hers. Tsukimori slid onto his side, her arm still resting against his chest. He reached over and pulled the sheet over them both, covering them until about mid waist. He turned his head and kissed her forehead.

"That was..." he started, unsure of how to describe what had just happened.

Tsukimori giggled and kissed his chest, settling in against him. "Yes, it was..."

Shuhei kissed her forehead, then pulled her in closer, feeling sleep pulling at his eyes. He felt her fall asleep on him, which made him smile more. He rested his cheek against her head and closed his eyes, letting sleep take over.