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Author's Note: Gomen ne! I'm late T.T! Very late. I was busy these months so I couldn't update. I hope you're still following this story. Kisses. Sireylithy.

Disclaimer:I don't own Bleach.

Previously happened:

Hinamori turned to her locker and sighed. She opened her locker to get her special sword out. "I wouldn't be so insecure if I had practiced yesterday…I mean I just know about the competition…Maybe I shouldn't go." She grabbed al her stuff (her sword, her special dress, her books and her bag) and walked out the school…

Hinamori almost walked from the school's ground when someone cycled alongside her. "Oi. What do you think you're doing?" An annoyed voice asked. Hinamori looked up to the person.

"Oi. I asked you something. What are you doing?" Hitsugaya asked annoyed.

Hinamori looked down. "I'm…I'm going home…" And she walked faster. She wanted to be alone. No one had to know that she was insecure.

"Oi. And the audition then?" Hitsugaya asked. Hinamori looked at Hitsugaya. "I don't want to do it anymore." She decided.

Hitsugaya grabbed Hinamori's wrist. "And why don't you want to do it anymore?" He asked.

Hinamori pulled her hand back. "I'm…I just don't want to do it anymore." She looked the other way.

Hitsugaya began to be impatient. "Hinamori! That's not an answer." He said coldly. "Why do I even care?"

"I'm insecure…" Hinamori said quietly. She was still looking the other way.

Hitsugaya sighed. "And I wanted to see if you were that good…but I guess that will never happen…" He could hit his head while saying this. Hinamori looked at Hitsugaya. "Are you serious?" Hinamori asked.

Hitsugaya was surprised that it worked. He looked the other way. "Yeah. I was planning to watch it…even thought I said I didn't want to." He said.

"But it doesn't change the fact that I'm insecure…" Hinamori said randomly. Suddenly some person called for Hinamori. "Hi-Na-Mo-Ri-Chan!" Hinamori turned around immediately and her face turned red. "Ayashi-kun…" Hitsugaya looked at Hinamori and he glared at the boy.

The boy walked to Hinamori. "Why are you here?" He asked.

Narrator: "This is Ayashi Mamoru. Hinamori's big crush since the first grade. His dark blue-colored hair (his hairstyle is similar to some asian star) and big aquamarine eyes made him one of the most handsome boys of the entire school. His specialties are Violin, acting, sword fighting, and all school subjects except for Physics, Math and Chemistry. Above all that, he is good with martial arts.

Hinamori looked at her sword. Ayashi smiled. "You're here for the audition aren't you? Hinamori-chan." He bended a little forward, he was taller than Hinamori, which made that Hinamori feel intimidated. Hitsugaya felt uneasy; it was similar as water boiling in his stomach.

Hinamori began to blush. "Well…Actually I was planning to compete but…" She looked the other way.

"Then why aren't you going? I was just going to see it. I'd love to see your performance." Ayashi winked. Hinamori turned to Ayashi immediately. "Are you serious about that?" She asked curiously.

Ayashi smiled again. "Off course. Well…I see you soon then. I need to be quick or the good seats will be taken." He waved and then he left. Hinamori looked at Ayashi with dreamy eyes. It looked like Hitsugaya wasn't there. In fact, he was there. Hinamori turned to Hitsugaya. "Yosh. I'm full with confidence right now. I can do it!" She smiled.

Hitsugaya glared at Ayashi who was walking away. "Who was that guy? And why was he flirting with her? Oh well…at least she didn't give up her dreams…" Hitsugaya looked at Hinamori again. "Oh yeah. That's great. Just go and get a place in the competition okay? I'll be waiting for you outside." He said.

"But didn't you just say you wanted to see my performance?" Hinamori asked. Hitusgaya turned around. "I don't feel seeing it right now." he walked to his bike. Then his annoyed glance on his face appeared again. "What are you waiting for? You are already late."

"That's true. Thanks Hitsugaya-kun." Hinamori said and then she ran to the sports hall.

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After the audition, Hinamori came outside. She thought back about the things that happened lately. Everything went well and Ayashi visited her to give a compliment. "Maybe he does like me…" Hinamori smiled. She walked happily out of the sport hall to find Hitsugaya waiting for her. "Thanks for waiting Hitsugaya-kun!" she smiled to her.

Hitsugaya looked at the other way. Hinamori was confused. "Did you wait for me outside all this time? Aren't you cold?" Hinamori asked concerned.

"It was nothing." Hitsugaya stepped on his bike and was ready to cycle anytime. He turned his head to Hinamori. "So are you coming?" He asked. Hinamori nodded and jumped on the seat and Hitsugaya began to cycle. "Why am I so annoyed? Why does it like that I want to know everything about that Ayashi? " Hitsugaya broke his thought off. "Hinamori, who was that? I mean that boy." He asked.

Hinamori looked at Hitsugaya. She was a little surprised. Mostly Hitsugaya wouldn't ask things like that. "I guess he's interested in people after all." Hinamori smiled. "Well that was Ayashi Mamoru. He's in our class, remember?" Hinamori blushed when she said Ayashi's name.

Hitsugaya was thinking again. "Was that guy in my class?" Then he remembered a glimpse of Ayashi's aquamarine eyes. "Ah." Hitsugaya only said to Hinamori. And Hitsugaya cycled home with Hinamori.

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When Hinamori and Hitsugaya got home, Hitsugaya found a note on the table…

"Gomen ne Toushirou! Your father and I decided to go out for dinner. Don't worry we will get some left-overs from the restaurant for you! ----- Mom.

P.S. Don't forget to be a gentleman for our guest who is sleeping over at our home.

"What does it say Hitsugaya-kun?" Hinamori asked.

Hitsugaya wrinkled the note. "Those bastards…" Hitsugaya turned to Hinamori. "Nothing important." Hitsugaya walked to the sink and turned to Hinamori. "Do you want something to drink?"

Hinamori didn't expect this. It was so quiet and the timing was…well she could feel that Hitsugaya was embarrassed or at least she thought that. "No, I don't want to drink." She said with a smile.

"Sou…ka." Hitsugaya went to the refrigerator and picked a drink. He turned his head to Hinamori again. "You sure?" He asked again.

Hinamori blushed. "No I really don't need it."

Hitsugaya quickly drank the drink. "Where is your mother Hitsugaya-kun?" Hinamori asked when she looked in the living room.

"She went out for dinner with my father…" Hitsugaya said. He threw the can away and he sat on the bench. He grabbed the remote control, but he restrained himself from turning the TV on.

"Now you say so…how is your father like? I mean I haven't seen him in so many years and I probably forgot how he was." Hinamori asked. Her stomach growled softly.

Hitsugaya got up. "He's nice, I guess." He walked to the sink and grabbed a pan.

Hinamori got uncomfortable and got up quickly. "I said that I'm not hungry."

Hitsugaya looked at Hinamori. Silence. "Who says I'm cooking for you?"

Hinamori's eyes widened and she slowly got annoyed when she finally realized what he meant with that. "Mou! Shirou-chan! That's rude!"

Hitsugaya closed his eyes. "You're the one being rude. You think immediately that I'm going to cook for you as if it's something obliged."

Hinamori turned her head the other way. "You're being mean. I'm trying to be poli-." She stopped by Hitsugaya's sigh.

"Mah. I can't do anything about it; I guess I have to cook for the two of us. Unless." Hitsugaya looked at Hinamori. "You want to have left-overs from the restaurant."

Hinamori waved with her hands. "No it's okay, I can eat with you." She smiled.

Hitsugaya filled the pan with water and put it on the fire. He turned to Hinamori. "What do you want to eat?"

"I can't say what we are going to eat. I mean you actually wanted to cook for yourself." Hinamori said embarrassed.

"It's okay. I didn't figure out what I was going to eat anyway." Hitsugaya answered. "What about noodles?"

Hinamori nodded.

Hitsugaya opened a pack of noodles and picked some vegetables and meat out of the refrigerator. Hinamori continued to look at Hitsugaya. It still made her feel uncomfortable, I mean this staying-at-your-neighbors' house. "Should- Should I help, Hitsugaya-kun?"

"No it's fine. You can just sit there, waiting for the food." Hitsugaya said without turning his head to Hinamori. He was boiling water.

Hinamori looked around, not knowing what she had to do. She sighed. "Hi-Hitsugaya-kun?" Hinamori asked hesitating.

"What's wrong again, Hinamori?" This time Hitsugaya turned his head to Hinamori. He was kind of annoyed, but when he saw the restless glance in Hinamori eyes, he softened a bit. "You-." He sighed. "You can cut the vegetables and meat if you want. Just don't cut yourself." Hitsugaya said.

Hinamori's face was slowly smiling. Her restless feeling was gone, she walked quickly to the kitchen sink and she began to cut the vegetables.

Hitsugaya got the bowls and chopsticks out of the cabinet and laid them on the sink. He saw that Hinamori was ready cutting and washing the vegetables and meat. "It's okay now, just go sit down and wait till I'm finished." Hitsugaya said to Hinamori.

Hinamori sat down and looked at Hitsugaya who was cooking. "I wonder how good his cooking is…" Hinamori wondered. Suddenly Hitsugaya turned to Hinamori. "Hinamori."

Hinamori looked up. "What's wrong Hitsugaya-kun?" Hinamori asked.

"Can. Can you come for a second?" Hitsugaya asked hesitating.

Hinamori got up and walked to Hitsugaya. "What's wrong?" She asked again.

Hitsugaya coughed. "Can you test the soup if it's good?" He was definitely hiding something…

Hinamori was wondering what Hitsugaya was hiding, but oh well…She grabbed a little bowl and poured some soup in it. "I don't know why you're asking it but..." Hinamori drank the soup and her face changed immediately. Hitsugaya was feeling a little embarrassed at the background. "So-Sorry." He muttered.

"It's too…strong." Hinamori ran immediately to the bathroom and she locked the door too.

Hitsugaya followed Hinamori as fast as he could and he stood before the bathroom door. "Hina-Hinamori! Are you alright?!" He heard Hinamori puking and he got more and more concerned. "Hinamo-."

"I'm fine. I was just nauseous for a second. Wait a second. I'll be there soon." Hinamori said weakly. Hitsugaya heard noises from some flushing and some spraying in the bathroom. The door slowly opened and Hinamori coughed a few times. She looked into Hitsugaya's eyes, which caused that Hitsugaya felt uncomfortable. He walked without saying anything to the refrigerator to get some water, and then he held it before Hinamori.

"Take it." He said bold.

Hinamori took it and drank it. When she drank everything, she looked at Hitsugaya. "I'm sorry, Hitsugaya-kun."

Hitsugaya turned his head away. "What are you sorry for? You could have shown it on another way that you didn't like my soup." He said annoyed.

"I'm really sorry Hitsugaya-kun." Hinamori bowed. "I never intended to insult you…"

Hitsugaya stared at Hinamori for a second. He could see Hinamori's sorrowful face and it made him feel sorry immediately. "You know…"

Hinamori looked up and stared into Hitsugaya's face. Hitsugaya proceeded. "Forget about it. Could you please…could you please cook? I'm sure you can cook very well." Hitsugaya said quietly.

The two looked at each other. A strange feeling appeared in Hinamori's stomach. "He really is nice from time to time." Hitsugaya walked to Hinamori and help her to stand up straight. "Baka. Don't bow to me. Hora. Go cook already." Hitsugaya said annoyed.

Hinamori narrowed her eyes. "Well I guess never mind." She walked to the kitchen sink and grabbed the pan with the noodles and the soup. She also grabbed a strainer and put the whole thing in the strainer, leaving only the noodles behind. She filled the pan with water and put it on the fire.

Hitsugaya looked from a distance at Hinamori. "You do know how to cook right?" He asked hesitating. Hinamori looked behind. "A bit." She replied. "Do you cook often Hitsugaya-kun?" Hinamori asked.

"Well I do…but it's kind of gambling with my cooking skills." Hitsugaya said. "Sometimes it's delicious, but there are times when I even have to throw up."

Hinamori sweat dropped. "Just like now…"

--

Few moments later…

Hinamori and Hitsugaya were sitting opposites from each other. They were both eating the noodles Hinamori made. When Hitsugaya had finished eating, he walked to the sink to wash the dishes. When he was ready, he passed Hinamori. "You cook very well." He whispered.

Hinamori's eyes widened and she followed Hitsugaya with her eyes. As she could see, she could see Hitsugaya went to lie down on the couch. She quickly washed her dishes and walked to the couch, where she found a sleeping Hitsugaya.

Hinamori smiled and she walked upstairs to get a blanket to cover Hitsugaya. Then she locked herself up in Hitsugaya's room to do homework.

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A few hours later…

Hitsugaya woke up and found himself on the couch with a blanket over him."Dammit. I fell asleep." Hitsugaya looked around and realized that Hinamori wasn't here. He ran through the house, looking for Hinamori. She wasn't there. In the guestroom, in the living room, in the kitchen, in the garage. No where. Or…

Hitsugaya realized that he didn't check one room. His room. He ran to his room and tried to open his door, but for some reason it was locked. Hitsugaya knocked on his door. "Hinamori! Open the door!"

No respond.

"Hinamori!" Hitsugaya once knocked on his door but a bit harder.

Yet no respond.

A/N: Oeh I love writing cliffhangers XD. I do hope you have some faith in me about this new OC. If you know me, then you should know the answer about me and OC-coupling. Not quite sure if I'll make a girl OC, but hey you'll never know! Please review!