Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach
Word Count: 271
AN: I love this character! I wanted him to be the first to know- after Rukia. He's sooo cute!
A Kiss for Shelter
Kind Stranger
"My, it's a perfect day for a walk, isn't it?"
She tensed as though caught at something. But she regained her composure easily and turned slowly.
Her eyes widened at the sight of him.
He was a handsome older man with the palest strands of long and abundant hair framing his well-shaped face and accentuating his kind green eyes. And on top of that he was tall and elegant in his carriage.
She could not help but think of the man she now sought. With the exception of the smile gracing his face…
She was further reminded of the lord when she noted the white haori. She sucked in a breath and in somewhat of a panic (worried about putting her secret in jeopardy) bent forward in a bow.
Her actions were hasty, however, and she found the captain steadying her before she toppled to the ground.
"Careful there, Miss," He looked down at her kindly one hand on her shoulder, the other holding lightly to her arm, "Don't over exert yourself on my account."
While she was slightly embarrassed, she found herself more relieved, and exhaled audibly as she shifted to find her center of gravity once more.
Before she could thank the man, she felt a shockwave hit her middle and gasped.
But just as quickly as he had saved her from both disgrace and injury; he banished the pain with a hand against the swell at her middle.
Now it was his turn to stiffen as power pressed against his palm, stemming from her obviously pregnant belly.
It couldn't be! Ukitake felt his pulse quicken. This reiatsu- it's…!