Growing up

ChibiRebel

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Chapter 7: Challenges part I

A.N. You may recognize a part from this fanfic from another fanfic called The Winter Tales. All I can say is don't ever read fanfic of the same subject you are writing about, you get influenced and you probably might add a part of that fanfic in your own fanfic. So I'm so sorry if I offended the author of The Winter Tales in any way. Again, I am apologizing. SORRY!

It had been a couple of months since Hinamori and Hitsugaya had been dating, so far it was a wonderful experience for both of them, especially Hinamori. Hitsugaya had shown her his more loving, caring side and she loved it. He would often do her paperwork for her, even though he hated paperwork, give her various gifts and of course kiss her until she was a mindless drone. She liked that the best.

Now she was walking towards Ichigo-taichou's office. He told her he needed to speak with her. 'I wonder what he needs to talk to me about.' Hinamori reached his office and slid the door open. What she saw shocked her and also made her laugh.

Rukia Kuchiki was doing all of Ichigo's paperwork while wearing a sign that said 'I am an obnoxious, rude, ugly tomboy.' Rukia had an expression on her face that said 'Ichigo Kurosaki, you will pay for this demeaning action.'

While Ichigo had 2 circular devices around his ear attached to a wire and a small device. His eyes were closed and he was humming the tune of a song.

"Taichou?" Hinamori asked. Ichigo must've not heard her so she tried again, "Taichou." He didn't seem to hear her again, Hinamori tilted her head to the side, 'I guess I have to speak louder.' She thought, "Taichou!"

Ichigo once again ignored the girl, this time Hinamori got mad, "TAICHOU!" she screamed immediately shocking Ichigo, causing him to turn around and see Hinamori.

Ichigo took off his headphones and smiled sheepishly, "Gomen Hinamori-san, I didn't hear you."

"That's fine Taichou," Hinamori said, "So what did you need to talk to me about?"

"Aa, nothing much," Ichigo said, "I just need you to train some new arrivals coming tomorrow for me."

Hinamori raised an eyebrow at him, "Isn't that your job taichou?"

Ichigo laughed as he scratched the back of his head nervously, "Yeah, but...I'm going to be busy for a bit..." He hurriedly glanced over at Rukia then back at Hinamori.

Hinamori did not ignore this glance, she could tell what was going on in his brain, "I get it taichou," Hinamori giggled as she turned to leave his office, "I won't disturb you."

Before Ichigo could say something, Hinamori had already shut the screen door.

Hitsugaya sighed, where the hell was his baka vice captain when he needed her? Out drinking again? He shook his head as he signed some paperwork.

He turned his head up when he heard a knock on his door, "Come in," Hitsugaya said already knowing who this person was.

"Hey Shiro-kun!" Hinamori said smiling.

"Hello Bed-wetter," Hitsugaya replied back smirking. Hinamori feigned a look of anger then laughed.

"I'm going to have such a hard day tomorrow!" Hinamori said exasperatedly falling on Hitsugaya's office couch.

Hitsugaya raised an eyebrow and strolled over to Momo. He sat down next to her, "Really...is there anything I can do?"

"Can you really do something?" Hinamori teased.

Hitsugaya's smirk widened as he scooted closer to her and wrapped his arms around her waist, "I believe I can." With those words he took Hinamori's lips.

"Welcome to all new shinigamis and congratulations," Master Yamamoto began with his welcoming speech, "You will all be located to your divisions shortly, but first an introduction..."

After Master Yamamoto finished with his speech the new shinigamis were put in squads.

Hinamori looked around at the new shinigamis and groaned, 'Kurosaki-san, you owe me for this...' There were at least 9 new death gods in her squad, she couldn't exactly train them without her captain could she?

Suddenly, the running of feet was heard. Hinamori looked to her side to see her captain.

"Yo Hinamori-san," Ichigo said waving to his vice captain and his squad.

Hinamori smiled, judging from Ichigo's slightly messed up hair and his disheveled shinigami uniform, he and Rukia had a fight. The vice captain could not help but smile, "Ne, taichou, how was your fight?" Hinamori whispered.

Ichigo raised an eyebrow at her then blushed, "Heh, it was fine."

Hinamori laughed at her captain's choice of words, "Alright Taichou, we have 9 new shinigamis in our squad..."

Hitsugaya walked past his squad and examined them, "7 new shinigamis in my squad..."

There were 5 men and 2 girls that would now be integrated in his squad, he hoped Matsumoto wouldn't influence them like she did to every other member. If she did then it would be more work for him.

Matsumoto stood in one place and looked at the newbies. She particularly took notice of a certain girl. She had chocolate brown hair and dark eyes, that seemed to be eying her captain and Hinamori's boyfriend seriously, like she was checking him out. Matsumoto narrowed her eyes, 'That girl better not be doing what I think she is...or else.'

Over the past hours Matsumoto found the girl's name was Haruka Hiashi. Also over the past few hours Matsumoto noticed how the Haruka would purposely mess up her stance whenever Hitsugaya was near, and a while back Haruka's stance was perfect. 'Strike 1 girl...you better not be trying to get my friend's man.' Matsumoto cracked her knuckles.

After training the new death gods, Matsumoto had decided to retreat to her room, due to fatigue. Hitsugaya just let her, wanting to spend some alone time with Hinamori. Suddenly there was a knock on his door, most likely thinking it was Hinamori he calmly invited the person in, only to find it was the new girl...Haruka Hiashi.

"Aa, Hiashi-san what can I do for you?" Hitsugaya asked, looking at his new recruit.

"Taichou, how was I today, is there anything I can improve on?" Haruka asked.

Hitsugaya thought for a moment before answering, "You were exceptionally better than everyone else in swordplay, although your stance got sloppy at times."

"Sou ka," Haruka said eyes lighting up at the praise.

"Now Hiashi-san if you'll excuse me I'm a bit busy so if there's anything I can do for you tell me now," Hitsugaya said bluntly.

Snapping out of her trance Haruka shook her head, "No, Not at all, thanks Taichou." With that Haruka walked out of Hitsugaya's office, closing the door behind her.

Seconds later Hinamori waltzed into his office and fell on his couch, "Aa, Shiro-kun I'm soooo tired!" Hinamori covered her forehead with her hand. Hitsugaya looked at her in amusement.

"Really Hinamori..." Hitsugaya sat down next to her on the couch. All he got from the teen was a nod. He shook his head and sat up, towering over Hinamori.

The girl noticed a burst of cool air over her body and opened her eyes to see emerald ones looking right at her, "Eek!"

Hitsugaya chuckled, "Are you too tired Hinamori? Too tired for a kiss?" He lowered himself onto her, their lips centimeters apart.

"I-I" Hinamori felt her face go red as she stuttered helplessly.

"Shut up," He claimed Hinamori's lips in a passionate kiss, thus successfully shutting up the girl.

Little did the couple know that they had another onlooker, it wasn't Rangiku. In fact this person was now full of hate for Hinamori.

Haruka narrowed her eyes as she looked at the couple kissing on the couch. She had known Hitsugaya since Rukongai and they were best friends. Who the hell was this girl? Haruka calmed herself down, 'It won't matter in the end anyway...Hitsugaya Toshiro will be MINE.'

TBC

A.N. Oh Damn! Cliff hanger! R&R There will be lots of drama and angst in the next chater and as a little teaser, The HitsuHina world could be in danger! Oh no!