Jungle Bell Rock!

One shot for a friend of mine that started off as me just playing around and making fun of her fav Captain, then since I was feeling giddy after that I decided to make it a reality. Sorry I couldn't help myself...

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It was a white Christmas that year, well white to Kristine because she had to keep brushing Captain Ukitake's hair out of her face as they sat snuggled before an open fire at his personal residence. They sat upon a furry rug with a bottle of plum wine and two half filled wine glasses before them, as well as a plate of assorted chocolate covered fruits Jushiro had been feeding her.

It was dark in the room aside from a few candles upon the wall, as well as the flickering firelight. They sat in silence with Jushiro running his fingers along her arm. Kristine was well dressed up for the occasion as well, wearing a low cut blue silk dress down to her ankles with a slit up each side, as well as a pair of classy sandal like heels.

She reached down and took a chocolate strawberry and brought it to his mouth for a taste, which he more then obligated, before bringing the rest of the juicy fruit to her own lips to polish off.

Jushiro turned and pressed a sweet kiss to her lips then, the fruit singing in perfect harmony. "I love you Kristine." he whispered, holding her face inches from his own. "I've never felt more happy then right at this moment. I'm glad you decided to stay."

"I am as well." Kristine breathed in his manly scent, almost lightheaded being so close to the man she loved. It was perfect, he was perfect, tonight was perfect, the wine was perfect. There was literally nothing that could ruin this special night of two lovers in each other's embrace. She leaned in once more to press their lips together again.

There was a sudden loud banging from the front door, that was repeated again after only a few moments.

Except that...

Jushiro slowly excused himself from her embrace, whispering he would take care of this quickly and pick up where they left off. Kristine couldn't help the little pout of disappointment that pressed her lips together as she picked up the glass of wine and took another small sip.

She was sitting there waiting and wondering what could be so urgent, all of his squad knew they were not to disturb the two tonight unless it was an emergency, and only something like a hollow attack would even warrant such an intrusion.

Suddenly the door to the study where she was sitting banged open and the last two people she wanted to see barged in, both from the looks of it obscenely drunk. Shunsui as well as his equally as drunk and loud girlfriend Tara, who was holding a few large sake bottles in both hands. "Hows bout a little drinksy Krissy?"

"Ugh..." Kristine groaned as she slowly stood. "Tara, nice to see you looking so well this evening, and it's Kristine, not Krissy." she flicked the rest of the lights in the room on and led the two drunks to the couch, a very embarrassed and apologizing Jushiro following behind.

"I'm sorry Kristine. I know this night meant so much to you, but these two idiots just barged right on in." Jushiro rubbed the back of his head with a sigh. "They said something about wanting to wish us Christmas cheer."

"Have a drink with us you two?" Shunsui offered Jushiro a bottle in his hands.

"Oh I don't think..." Jushiro began to protest, but Shinsui was having none of it and stood, swinging an arm over his best friends shoulder while Tara stared with an amused grin, and Kristine could only facepalm.

"I'm not leaving until yourself and Kristine share at least one Christmas toast with us." Shinsui boasted loudly, rubbing his cheek against Jushiro's. "Come on it's just one little drink. What could it hurt?"

"Fine, fine...but at least let me get some glasses." Jushiro pushed his drunk friend to the side, before heading into the kitchen for some small glassware for drinking and returned soon after with four. He looked at Kristine inquiringly who shrugged and took the glass. "Better to just go ahead and humor him when he's like this."

Kristine held out her glass and let Tara pour some, almost spilling it onto the wooden flooring as she did so. "Sorry." she slurred quickly, as Jushiro allowed Shinsui to do the same for him. What they didn't know though was this was some potent sake, around 25%. where normally it would have only been around 15-16%. Where Kristine had been around the block a few times so to speak, Jushiro was still a bit of a lightweight.

Jushiro took a sip and blanched as he did so. "How much alcohol is in this?"

"Enough." Tara giggled and urged Kristine to do the same. "It's fine come on Krissy."

"It's Kristine." she growled and took a deep gulp, immediately feeling her throat began to burn. She held herself in check and watched Jushiro do the same before doubling over coughing, to which she jumped up to pat his back. "Jushiro?"

"It's alright. I'm fine." he cleared his throat and polished off the drink as Shunsui offered up another. "I thought you said just one?"

"Can's let this stuff go to waste. I pilfered it from squad 11's guys who tried to sneak some in earlier." Shunsui laughed deep and hearty. "It's supposed to be pretty rare, even in the living world."

"SHUNSUI!" Jushiro looked appalled. "Oh...what's done is done I guess."

Around 12 drinks later Jushiro wasn't...quite himself anymore. "Is it just me or is it getting a little hot in here?"

Kristine was pretty lit, as well as their guests, but Jushiro was red faced and sweating. She patted the couch beside her. "Maybe you should sit down. I knew this was a bad idea." she groaned, directing her glare to Tara who looked rather pleased with herself.

"It's really hot Kristine. It's like I'm burning from the inside out." Jushiro groaned and to her absolute horror he began stripping on the spot from his shinigami robes, dropping each piece quickly onto the floor as he did so until there was nothing left but the small loincloth covering his modesty.

Shunsui clapped him on the back. "Hahaha, I knew you'd love the stuff. Let's go all out buddy." he began dancing and singing in his own drunken way and to the horror of those watching Jushiro began belting out the lyrics to a popular Christmas song, but butchering them as he did so.

"Jingle balls, jingle balls, jingle balls shake. Shake them around a sock. Dance and wiggle and juggle whoopee!" Jushiro danced up to Kristine as he sang and tried to pull her to her feet, but she politely declined. He walked over instead then and plucked a stocking from the mantle and attached it into his loincloth and over his...well Christmas present before dancing up to Kristine again. "That's my jingle balls, that's my jingle balls...in a SOCK!"

Kristine was beet red and somewhat mortified, but also glad only Shunsui and Tara were here to witness this deeply troubling event. "Jushiro, honey?" she stood and took his hand. "I think we should get you to bed, and I think you two should...ok just crash on the couch or something."

Tara giggled playfully. "Best night ever." as she slid over for Shunsui to join her, which he did slinging an arm over her shoulder. "The holidays are just so magical."

"I'll bet." Kristine got her arm under Jushiro's and began to slowly lead him away, but not before he suddenly belted out.

"If you're a good girl I'll let you have your present early, and it's a big one." he sniggered as she led him out of sight.

"Oh god!"