"Ok, wait- I'm supposed to just trust him to do that on his own?"

Seina nodded at her red headed friend. "I mean, if you really want to, I think you can offer to handle it yourself but I don't know if Captain Zaraki is someone to follow a woman's schedule."

"Ugh," Raiko groaned, slidding down in her seat and letting her head lull back against the chair. The three friends were sitting in the squad five mess hall, using their free time to talk about the latest part of the match maker. "A date, though? I don't think the man's ever actually gone out with a woman before. He just picks girls up, has sex with them and thats the end. And honestly, I'd rather that!"

"Sex addict," Seina muttered under her breath with a roll of her eyes. "Sounds like a good match to me."

Yesturday, after Raiko was finally able to get away from the 11th division, she practically came crying to Seina. She definitely scared the noble woman. She was screaming stuff like 'I'm going to die!' and 'He's gonna kill me!' Once she was actually able to explain what had happened, Seina spent most of the evening laughing at her and asking a bunch of questions but mostly just making fun of her.

"I think he'll do fine, Raiko. I mean, what would you want to do for a first date anyway?" Emiko spoke up, fiddling with the sleeves of her shihakusho.

Raiko bit her lip as she looked up in thought. She opened her mouth as if to answer before shutting it again. She did that few times before finally sighing. "Hell, I dunno. Just goin' out for a drink sounds fine to me," she shrugged.

"If you don't even know what you want to do, you can't really worry about it being terrible can you? I-I just mean, like, how bad can he do?" Emiko smiled cautiously, hoping she didn't say anything to anger her friend.

Raiko pursed her lips slightly before sighing. "Whatever. You're right. No use worrying. As long as he doesn't want to kill me." She relaxed back in her seat and closed her eyes, propping her hands on her stomach lazily.

"If he wanted to kill you, Raiko, he would have by now," Seina rolled her eyes. "You aren't the only one who doesn't know what to expect. What am I supposed to expect from a person like Captain Kuckiki?"

"At least you know he has experience. That's a good thing, right?" Emiko smiled, trying to look on the bright side for her friend.

"Huh?" The mocha skinned woman raised an eyeborw curiously.

Emiko fumbled, surprised Seina didn't automatically understand what she was talking about. "I-I mean, he had a wife... That must mean he's good with dating."

Seina blinked before her face turned to one of dread. She forgot. She completley forgot she was dating a man who already had a wife. Sure, she was dead, but he clearly still loved her. Now that she thought about it, there was a picture frame on his desk. She had only seen it from the back but she bet that it was a picture of Hisana.

"Oh, yea, you have competition , Seina," Raiko teased, opening one eye and flashing a shit-eating grin.

Seina rolled her ryes and returned to her usual, calm face. "I don't have competition. I'm not competing for anything. This is 'business', remember?"

Raiko waved a hand dismissively as if saying 'yea, right'. She could totally see Seina falling for the man no matter how much she said she hated nobles.

"Are you nervous, Emiko?" Seina asked suddenly, wanting to get the spot light off of her.

"I-I don't how to feel, to be honest," the blonde blushed a soft pink. She looked down shyly, twirling a piece of hair in her fingers. "Of course I'm nervous for the date but it's not like I'm scared he's going to pick anything bad like you guys. Captain Ukitake- I mean, Jushiro," she pressed her lips together to hold back a smile, "is too great of a person to possibly disappoint with a date."

"I'm sure you'll love it," Seina smiled reassuringly.

"I feel silly saying it, but I think he's just as nervous as I am," Emiko smiled softly, remembering the brief talk they had about the new challenge from the SWA and who would carry out the actual planning of the date. It wasn't much a discussion as Jushiro quickly took responsibility. Emiko was pretty thankful. She would have been so stressed about chosing a date and she would probably end up worrying so much about whether it was good enough she would keep changing it. "He keeps mentioning that he's older and that he hasn't been in a relationship for a while. I feel like... maybe he's-"

"Scared he's been outta the game too long?" Raiko spoke up, still relaxed in her chair but now watching her little friend. "He probably ain't wrong. How old is he anyway? Everyone knows him, Kyoraku, Unohana and the old man are the oldest captains. But I wanna know how old?"

"U-um, well... I'm not sure. But-but does that really matter? I mean, I really like him and if he ends up liking me, that's ok, right?" Emiko instinctively reached for the brooch in her hair, fiddling with it and making sure it was in the right place.

"You do you, girl. Just tell me when ya find out." Raiko closed her eyes again and went back to relaxing.

"She's right, Emiko," Seina smiled, taking the girls hand in her own. "If you really like him, it doesnt matter if he's 200 or even 300 years older than you."

Emiko bit her lip, obviously not reassured by her friends words. Putting a number to it made her feel perverted. Why was love so difficult?

"This is not beautiful at all." Yumachika looked at his captain disapprovingly.

"Whaddya mean? You drink all the time," Ikkaku retorted as he sat down on one of the stools at the bar. The place only had a handful of people there right now but soon it would be packed with souls and soul reapers alike, just out to have a good time.

"Of course, but this is a first date with a real woman. I understand that you are used to meeting women at bars but that doesn't mean you take one to a bar as a date," Yumichika sighed, feeling as though his captain was hopeless.

Kenpchi narrowed his eyes at his 5th seat and grunted in annoyance. "I don't give a damn. I don't have time to change the plan now." Even if he could he wouldn't. What else was he supposed to do for a first date?

The three men perked up slightly when they felt a certain pink haired girls spiritual pressure nearing the bar. That meant Raiko was with her and right on time for the date.

"Well, good luck... you'll need it," Yumichika muttered the last part under his breath as he walked to a different place in the bar, deciding to have a drink while he was there. Ikkaku soon joined the man.

Raiko was a little put off when she had showed up to the 11th division only to learn her date wasn't even there. However, Yachiru was there and said she was supposed to bring Raiko. She definitely made Raiko nervous. Kenpachi didn't actually do some cheesy date, did he? Or maybe she was taking her to a remote location so he could kill her?

Thankfully, that wasn't the case. Raiko looked at the sign to the bar and shrugged before walking in it didn't take long for her to find the monter of a man sitting at the bar.

She started towards him, noticing his eyes lingering over another woman across the bar. Letting out a huff, she found her self stomping up to the stool beside him. "This the date?" She cocked an eyebrow as if she were unimpressed.

"You don't like it, you can go home," Kenpachi sneered back, full attention on the red head now. He watched her sit down on the stool beside him. He smirked slightly, seeing she was just wearing her shihakusho. 'And Yumichika was givin' me shit for wearin' my captain haori.'

"No, I like it. I was scared you were gonna actually try some cheesy date from the movies. I need a drink anyway," she shrugged, ordering some sake as the bartender came over to them.

Kenpchi ordered the same and looked at the woman. "Hm, no girly drink?" He raised an eyebrow.

"Told ya already: I ain't girly. I ain't drinking any of that pansy shit," she rolled her eyes.

Kenpachi grinned, loving the attitute of the girl. She didn't give two fucks if he was a captain that could kill her without blinking. He loved it. Now, the only question is, how would she react to his sexual advances?

"Your manor?" Seina quirked an eyebrow.

Byakuya sighed softly and turned to beging walking away from the 6th division. "Yes. As I said, we will be spending the evening at my manor. The servants should be finished preparing about now."

Seina bit her lip hesitantly before following behind the noble. What did he have planned at his manor? She had done her hair up and even put on make up so they better not be just doing paperwork or something. She even changed from her shihakusho into a dark red kimono.

She tried starting coversation every now and then but Byakuya barely gave her more than a few words in an answer. He made sure he was in front of her the whole time as well. Other than her attempts, it was a silent walk to the manor.

"Come," Byakuya commanded monotonously as he lead the women into the backyard of his manor.

It was a gorgeous place with a large sakura tree sitting by a pond full of koi. The evening sky shone a nice orange color over the yard. Lanterns sat under the tree, helping light up the darkening sky. A picnic of sorts was set up under the tree, making the scene even more beautiful and perfect.

"Wow..." Seina gawked in surprise. She had not expected such a beautiful looking date especially from someone like Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. "This is a lot for 'just business."

"It may be but I still respect the rules and regulations of the game." Byakuya led the woman to the blanket laid out and they sat. Servants came out with platters of food and served the two their meals. "Is that surprising?" He asked when he saw the woman gawking.

She bkushed softly and but her lip. This was ridiculous. She knew he was only doing this to protect his pride and stupid sense fo moral. 'But... in some way it's for me...' she thought to herself.

"N-no, I just wasn't expecting it, that's all. It's really nice. Thank you," she smiled warmly at him as she began picking at her food.

Byakuya blinked in surprise at the smile before swallowing and looking down at his own food. "Of course. It's no problem."

The two sat and ate. Seina continued to pry at the man and try to start coversation. Slowly but surely he began giving her linger answers and the conversations continued with more ease. As Seina became satisfied with the intake of food, she shifted so she was leaning against the large sakura tree. By now, a few stars had shown up in the sky, the sun almost set and the moon rising by the minute.

Byakuya looked at the woman, a bit surprised she hadn't just gotten up and left. Up until now, she hadn't seemed to interested in the match maker either. Yet, now, they were both feeking more comfortable in each others presense.

Byakuya hesitated before moving to sit closer to the woman and leaning against the tree. They both just sat there, enjoying the sky together as the day came to an end.

"U-um, Captain Ukitake?" Emiko peaked inside the Ugendo. She felt so lost. She had never been here before and she didn't know where to go. She should have stayed with the nice girl who offered to show her the way. "Captain Ukitake?" She called softly again, looking around curiously.

"I said you can call me Jushiro," a gentle voice came from the door way behind her.

Emiko looked back with a gentle blush as she laid eyes on the handsone white haired man. He was leaning against the door frame slightly, his shihakusho falling a little loose around his chest. He didn't look his best either. Emiko wondered if she caught him on one of his bad days.

"I'm sorry, J-Jushiro," she stuttered over his name slightly, trying to get used to the casual name. She pushed a lock of blond hair behind her ear, looking down shyly.

Emiko was worried that maybe she dressed up too much. Seina had talked her into wearing a bit of make-up (just a little mascara and lip gloss) and got her to wear a kimono. It wasn't like she was forced. She was pretty happy to dress up but now she felt like maybe she did too much. The kimono was really nice though. It was a soft blue colour with white and pink flower designs- absolutely adorable on her small frame.

"Don't apologize. It's perfectly fine. I'm sorry I wasn't able to give you a better first date. I'm not feeling very well so we'll be staying here," he explained, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.

"That's fine, really," she reassured. "I'm just happy I-I get spend time with you," she blushed, fiddling with the fabric of her kimono.

Jushiro smiled softly at her adorableness before finally stepping out of the way and gesturing for her to come inside the room. "I'm glad. I hope tea is alright."

Inside the room there was a futon that Jushiro was most likely resting on until Emiko came. There was tea set up on a small table surrounded by cusions. The lights were dimmed slightly and there were candles set up along with some rose peddles.

"I'm sorry if this is too much. I let Kiyone and Sentaro help and this was the outcome," Jushiro chuckled softly, a hint of pink dusting his cheeks. 'Over the top... they definitely went over the top.'

Emiko blushed at the scene before giggling gently. "No, it's ok. Tell them they did great," she smiled warmly at him.

The white haired man smiled back before settling the girl down and making sure she was comfortable. He noticed she was wearing the brooch he had given her and smiled softly. She was really adorable.

Once they were settled and Jushiro had poured the tea, they began simple conversation. Slowly they grew more and more comfortable with each other. Emiko definitely laughed more than she had expected going into it and she blushed less than she expected. Talking to Captain Ukitake was easy and effortless- completely natural.

It was even better than a fairytale to Emiko. Jushiro was still Prince Charming in her mind but now it was like she was a Princess who could speak on the same level as him; she wasn't some servant girl she thought she would be. Maybe... just maybe she had a chance.

"Captain!"

"Kenny!"

"Captain Zaraki!"

The voices of Kenpachi's lieutenent, 3rd seat, and 5th seat shook through the 11th division barracks. It was even heard in the Captain's quarters where Kenpachi was trying to sleep in.

He groaned, lifting a hand to his face as he opened one. He glared at the empty space above his head, already cranky that he was woken so early. 'If they don't come in, I won't have to get up...' He thought to himself.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

"Captain!"

Unfortunately for him, he wasn't lucky enough for that.

"Whaddya want?" He grunted, proping himself up on his elbow and turning towards the door. The blanket only covered his lower naked body, leaving his torso in view.

Yumichika slid the door open, letting sunlight shine into the dark room. His face contorted slightly what could only be disgust as he saw the captains state of dress. "The weekly captains meeting is today," he informed simply.

Kenpachi groaned. "Whatever. I'll be there. Go now," he shooed the man away, only laying back down when the door was shut.

"Fuck... that was close," a raspy female voice came from beside Kenpachi.

A red head peaked out from under the covers to make sure the other was gone before relaxing into the futon. She held the blankets over her breast considering everything under the blanket was naked.

"What? Ya don't want my people knowing we fucked?" He smirked looking down at the woman.

"I don't really give a damn about people knowin'. It would just be a lot easier if they didn't. Besides my friends would never let me hear the end of it if they found out. You are a captain," Raiko rolled her eyes.

Last night went way better than Raiko had thought. Not only did she get to go to a bar and drink, but she confirmed her thoughts that Kenpachi would be fine with sex and just sex.

She also confirmed the rumors of how amazing he was in bed.

"So yer fine with this? 'Cause I ain't about actual dating," he warned, not caring if he hurt the girls feelings or not. He needed to know she was ok with them just having sex every now and then.

"If you're fine with sex, I'm fine with sex. I ain't looking for commitment either," she explained lazily.

"Good," Kenpachi grinned that sadistic grin of his. If he didn't have a damn captain's meeting he would totally abuse this moment for some morning sex. You can't get everything you want I guess.

I'm sorry if that seemed a little rushed. I'm trying my best to not rush things. I'm really bad and writing casual conversation and make it interesting at the same time. So sorry that the dates seemed a little short because of that. I was just trying to make sure the important stuff were made clear.

But like OH MY GOD Kenny and Raiko already getting it on. Doing da nasty. I'd like to clarify that, to me, Kenny would be all about sex and fighting if Bleach was more explicit. And Raiko is all about sex and she has a temper all her own so yes, it makes sense that they had sex already. Please don't get snippy about me rushing the relationship because I'm not. It's pyrely sexual right now but there will be love eventually.

So yea... love me and review the story. Also follow and favourite so you know when the next chapter is out. Thank you for reading ^-^

March 8, 2016