Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
As of 9/11/12, this story has been rewritten.
Toshiro sighed as he stepped out of his car. The meeting had dragged on longer than expected, which was due to his orange-haired best friend changing topics every few minutes rather than focus on the agenda of the meeting, and he was running late. Walking towards the said café Renji had told him yesterday, he wondered how the lady will look like.
Opening the door of the café, Toshiro walked through it and glanced around for the potential girlfriend-to-be.
First of all, she should be alone…
Spotting a lady suited in an orange dress near the left side of the café, Toshiro wondered if that was the potential girlfriend-to-be. Taking a step forward to her direction, he could not help but smirk and was grateful to Renji. The lady was considered pretty, well maybe not as pretty as her, but she was acceptable in his 'potential girlfriend-to-be looks' zone.
"Excuse me, are you Toshiro Hitsugaya?" a lady asked. The lady was dressed in an apron, which was not able to conceal her…figure, suggesting that she was an employee of this café. Nodding slightly, Toshiro wondered how she knew her name.
"Well, there she is. Right at the end there." Looking at the direction where the lady had pointed, a lady dressed in a simple white blouse and blue jeans came into Toshiro's view. Well, a girl to be exact. The lady looked far too young, as if she was still studying in high school. Mentally cursing at Renji, as well as himself for putting too much faith in Renji's choice, Toshiro walked towards the far end of the café, where the lady, or girl, was looking impatiently at her watch.
"Sorry I'm late." Apologizing, Toshiro took a seat across this lady. Upon closer look, this raven-haired lady was good-looking, but not well enough to be in Toshiro's 'potential girlfriend-to-be looks' zone. However that unique shade of violet eye color, which seemed to captivate Toshiro, was able to make up for her girlish looks, earning her a chance in the 'potential girlfriend-to-be' zone.
"So what's the job?" the lady asked, smiling so forcefully that Toshiro had to suppress himself from laughing out loud in the spot.
"Are you sure you are of legal age?" Toshiro asked, waving his hand up to order a cup of coffee.
"Of course! Don't be taken aback by my young looks, but I am officially 24." The lady replied enthusiastically, her forced smile still in place, trying her best to sell her good points to Toshiro.
Toshiro quickly suppressed another laugh as the same lady who ushered him here came to take his order of coffee. After ordering his coffee, Toshiro turned back to look at the lady, who was still smiling at him, appearing as if she was waiting patiently for his answer, but he could see the anxiety in her.
"Be my girlfriend."
Rukia felt as if she was just hit on the head by someone. Ok, maybe she was a bit exaggerating, but how can a 'girlfriend' be a job?!
This world is just too much, even being a 'girlfriend' is considered a job.
"And by the way, that smile is just too forceful."
That was it. Rukia now officially hate this guy. Even if he looked like a Hollywood actor, even if he was a potential employer, Rukia just wanted to hack the white-haired guy sitting in front of her into pieces. Taking her smile back, Rukia stared back at the 'officially on her hating list' guy. The white-haired guy was handsome, no matter how much Rukia tried to deny.
Definitely someone rich…
The expensive brown leather shoes, as well as the Rolex watch confirmed Rukia's assumption.
Maybe taking on this job is okay, seeing how rich he is…
"Here's the contract, if you think I'm a suspicious person, or maybe just someone having mental issues." Passing a white file to Rukia, the guy smiled as he took a sip of his coffee, which was just served by Rangiku a few minutes ago while Rukia was engaged in all that thinking.
Taking the file, Rukia flipped open and began reading thoroughly through the contract…
This contract entitles Kuchiki Rukia to an hour 150 dollars for being Toshiro Hitsugaya's 'girlfriend'. The contract will last for about 3 months. If Kuchiki Rukia or Toshiro Hitsugaya is found to violate any of these regulations stated below, she/he will be required to pay 200 dollars each time. If Kuchiki Rukia or Toshiro Hitsugaya wishes to terminate this contract before the stated 3 months, she/he will have to pay the full amount of the pay for 3 months.
Regulations:
1) Do not be involved in each other's private lives.
2) Be expected to come and go at any time.
3) Do not fall in love.
"You serious? Excuse me sir, you think too highly of yourself." Slamming the file on the wooden table, Rukia resisted the urge to kill this Toshiro Hitsugaya. The 150 dollars per hour was just too tempting.
"Well, suit yourself. So, are you going to accept it?" Toshiro smirked before downing the rest of the coffee down his mouth.
"Sure!" Rukia gestured a pen from Toshiro, and signed the contract.
As if I have anything to lose.
"Well, it's nice meeting you." Extending his hand for a shake, Toshiro smiled at Rukia. They had gone shopping after their signing of contract, simply because Toshiro believed that Rukia had a bad fashion taste. Look at her current outfit, the white blouse making her look too young for her age and the worn-out jeans. She needs to look presentable in front of her, to convince that he was living well enough while she was overseas.
"Can I keep the receipts?" Shaking his hand slightly, Rukia glanced to the back of the car. Sitting there were bags of branded shirts, dresses, shorts, accessories etc. Turning back to look at Toshiro, she found him raising one of his eyebrows in confusion to her request.
"Well, I can return the clothes back to the shop before the seven day period. They are worth a lot." Rolling her eyes as if Toshiro was dumb for looking confused, Rukia took the bags as she stepped out of the car.
"I am against embezzlement." Toshiro smirked as he drove off, leaving an angry Rukia at the front of her small apartment.
"I'm back!" Rukia shouted as she opened the door loudly, venting her anger on the poor door.
"What happened? Why are you so mad?" Rangiku walked out of her room in confusion, before taking the whole view of the pile of bags lying around at the front door. Rangiku had lived with her since they both turned 18, being forced to leave the orphanage since they are officially considered as adults, viewed as able to take care and feed themselves alive. They rented this small apartment together, which was just nice on the rent as they both shared it. Until Rangiku got married 2 years ago and moved out of the apartment. Even though Rukia told Rangiku that she was able to cope with the sudden increase in rent, occasionally, which was when the couple was having a fight, Rangiku still came back to live a few days with Rukia. Ignoring Rangiku, Rukia gathered all the bags pooling around her feet and stormed back into her room.
Throwing the bags on the bed, Rukia turned around to face Rangiku.
"What? Fought with Renji?" Scowling at Rangiku, Rukia moved the bags to the side of her bed before taking a seat.
"You look horrible! Nah, I came here to ask you about Toshiro Hitsugaya!" Draggin a nearby stool, Rangiku planted herself right in front of Rukia, the anticipating gleam in her eyes indicating that she was ready for a gossip.
"Annoying rich guy."
"That's all you have for me? To think I introduced to you such a handsome guy!" Sensing the menacing atmosphere, Rangiku quickly excluded herself, leaving a scowling Rukia.
"So how's the girl?" Ichigo asked while passing a beer to Toshiro.
"Amusing, but definitely not my type." Exchanging a word of thanks, Toshiro took the beer from Ichigo before taking a gulp.
"Well, isn't she coming back in like 2 days? There is no time in being picky. Besides, you have to give face to Renji."
Smiling, Toshiro recalled how their shopping went…
"So when does the job starts?" Passing back the contract to Toshiro, Rukia asked.
"Now. We are going shopping. There's someone I need you to meet 2 days from now." Taking back the contract, Toshiro stood up and walked to the front bar to settle the bill, leaving a dumbfounded Rukia.
Walking to the front door, Toshiro turned around to see Rukia still in her seat, the shock of his statement visible in her face. Smirking, he waved his hand, gesturing Rukia to follow him. She rose up of her seat, annoyed as she strode out of the café with him. Toshiro continued to his car, and without any argument, Rukia followed him.
After 15 minutes of driving, they arrived at a posh shop, and by the looks of it, they are going to do some very expensive shopping. Walking straight into the shop, Toshiro immediately went to choose Rukia's clothes, leaving Rukia gaping at the interior of the shop.
"Here, try this on." Interrupting Rukia's little adventure in the shop, Toshiro pointed to a black dress that was held by one of the employee of the shop, who looked a little jealous at how someone as plain as Rukia was able to even stepped into this shop. Smirking, Rukia took the dress from the woman and head off to the dressing room, which was already explored during her 'adventure'.
While Rukia tried on the black dress, Toshiro continued choosing several outfits for her. His girlfriend should not just have only one set of fashionable clothes, right? Hearing the door of the dressing room opened, Toshiro turned to face a beautiful lady. The black dress had enhanced the curves of Rukia's body, as well as brought out the shade of violet on her eyes. And for the first time, Toshiro Hitsugaya was captivated by Kuchiki Rukia.
Walking towards a stoning Toshiro, Rukia smirked as she delivered a hard blow on his head.
"What the…" Messaging his head, Toshiro glared at Rukia, who was laughing so loud, an action unsuitable for someone wearing this expensive dress.
"Are you so captivated by my beauty? Don't forget the last rule!" Flaunting, Rukia walked back into the dressing room to change.
Annoyed, Toshiro ignored her comment and went to foot the bill for the clothes…
Waking up to the smell of burnt toast, Rukia gave a loud yawn as she looked around at her surroundings. The bags of clothes were lying everywhere on the floor, a result of her anger. Sighing, she stood up to tidy the mess before heading out to clear whatever mess Rangiku had created. Rangiku was a mess in cooking, which Rukia was glad for the presence of Renji or Rangiku would have starved to death had she married someone equally as bad as her in cooking.
Minutes passed as she cleared the last of the clothes, placing them nicely in the dark brown cupboard, which was situated at the left side of the room. Tying up her hair in a small ponytail, Rukia head out of her room to meet the inevitable disaster.
"Here, breakfast." Placing the plate of scrambled eggs and toast on the table, Rukia went back to washing the dishes.
"Thank you, Rukia-chan!" Rangiku smiled as she dived into her breakfast. It was already 11.30, way past breakfast time and she was starving. It had taken Rukia around 2 hours to clear whatever mess she had created.
"Please go home." Rukia sighed as she placed her breakfast on the table across Rangiku. She wondered how she ever survived when Rangiku was living with her before marrying Renji. The horrors of washing the many plates piled around the basin, and once, Rangiku nearly burnt down the whole kitchen. Ignoring Rukia's comment, Rangiku continued finishing her breakfast.
Ring…
Putting down her fork, Rukia dashed back to her room to pick up her phone. Maybe she had passed the interview? Despite having found a job, Rukia will not let go of any opportunities of earning extra money. The more the better, as they say.
"Toshiro Hitsugaya here. Meet at the front of your house in 15 minutes." The phone hung up before Rukia could even utter a 'hi'.
Who the hell does he think I am? His personal maid?
The ringtone of her phone sounded again, disrupting Rukia's mentally killing image of Toshiro.
"If you are late, it's 200 bucks." The phone hung up once again.
Great, now I am really his personal maid.
Opening up the cupboard, Rukia picked a violet blouse and white skirt from the pile of new clothes. Turning to face Rangiku, who was at the front door, Rukia groaned inwardly at Rangiku's smile.
Rangiku must have heard all of that.
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