AN: wow I feel like a MAJOR BITCH. Really sorry, this is a super shitty chapter but... yeah no more excuses haha. Just enjoy it, please? And review, thanks! (:

Differences Only He Notices

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Nasako's airy body skimmed the fog as the hollow followed daintily. This was the first time in days they had seen the hollow, nonetheless engage in battle with it. The specialty of Nasako's zanpakuto was good and bad. She was flexible in every way possible, but she's also more vulnerable to attacks.

Toshiro sat on edge as he watched, hoping nothing would happen to her. He would hurt himself if she got hurt. He could never let her get hurt. Toshiro nibbled on his lip, faintly seeing the shape of the only one he loves. Please don't get hurt, he muttered to himself silently, sapphire eyes watching closely. Nasako ghosted around the hollow, getting a good look at its structure and movements. The hollow seemed still, black eyes barely visible in the foggy night.

As she leaned in closer to attack, the hollow sunk deep into her faint shadow, her eyes widening. Nasako floated in the air quickly, looking around her as she tried to find where the hollow would be coming from when it came from behind her too fast for her to catch. "Matazashi!" Toshiro yelled out when she was struck from behind.

Just as he thought the hollow would attack once more, it stopped to turn towards the taicho and grinned maniacally. Toshiro felt the chill go down his spine as he hopped from the tree, ready to kill the hollow when it lurked through the shadow once more. Toshiro glared, dropping to the ground where his third seat materialized right before his eyes, seeing that she was just fine.

"What the hell..." Toshiro breathed, lifting her from the ground seeing that she was only asleep. He furrowed his white brow, turning Nasako onto her side in his arms to see that her shihakusho was perfectly intact and fine. Sweeping the grounds with his eyes once more, Toshiro noticed that everything was still and peaceful.

Nasako woke up the next morning on the couch, her head feeling heavy and her body light. Toshiro was on his side away from her, on the ground with his shoulder and chest rising slightly. She barely remembered what had happened last night, sighing as she tried to remember. Seeing that the door was closed, Nasako came to a conclusion that Ichigo and Rukia left the home.

She sat up and stretched her arms, wanting to see Haru. Nasako hopped off of the couch and walked up to the mirror and ruffled her hair. Her head felt light and when she walked, it felt as though she was going to faint. Nasako entered Ichigo and Rukia's room in search of something to wear and found what she was looking for: a simple greenish shirt with a pair of black pants.

Walking into the bathroom, she washed her face and decided whether on not if she wanted to take a shower... coming to the conclusion of taking a shower. The shower lasted exactly five minutes, if Nasako counted correctly. She got out of the shower, changed into her desired outfit and dried her hair. When she stepped out of the bathroom, Nasako ran into a small figure beneath her.

"Watch where you're going!" She yelled before walking out of the house with a large bang of the door and a coat in her hands. Toshiro rubbed his eyes as he tried to recap what just happened. Had his eyes just seen Nasako's black bangs fading to grey? Blinking a few times, Toshiro rose to his feet and ran to the bathroom to change. Last time Toshiro laid eyes on Nasako, he remembered her bangs were midnight black.

Shaking away the thought, Toshiro exited the bathroom and decided to go snooping. Locking up behind himself, Toshiro walked down the streets in search of the one he loves. After countless steps and glances, he finally found Nasako with that human Haru. His face contorted in jealousy as he neared them. The two sat closely on the bench, stuck in an embrace as Haru made Nasako laugh. Toshiro rolled his eyes and sat down on the far side of the bench, neither of them noticing the Juu Taicho sit down not so far from them.

Just as he sat down, Haru pulled Nasako close to him and leaned down to kiss her. Toshiro let out a gust of air between his lips, throwing both arms on the back of the bench as he watched them kiss. A disgusted look was on his face once they pulled away. I don't understand what she sees in him... maybe it's because he's a human... Toshiro thought to himself. He heard Nasako's sweet laugh once more and he couldn't take it anymore. Grabbing her shoulders, Toshiro pulled his third seat backwards and placed his lips upon hers. Nasako was caught by surprise, Haru watching in horror.

Toshiro pulled away, a satisfied smirk set upon his lips. Nasako shoved him away with a light pink dabbed on her face. "Was it just as good as his?" Toshiro asked as Nasko's face brightened. "W-what? No! T-taicho! What the hell! Why are you here?" Haru had an expression on his face that said, 'Yeah and why did you just kiss my girlfriend?' Toshiro let his cerulean eyes roll in his head. He glanced at Nasako who sat with her head hanging slightly. It became silent and awkward. Very awkward. His eyes trailed her figure; her hair caught his attention first. Her bangs were fading to grey and the closer he looked, her skin was looking more pale.

Nasako turned her head, looking up at Toshiro, their eyes making contact. That was what struck him most. Her eyes, the normally jade-colored orbs were turning turquoise. It was hard to notice at first, but the more he stared, the more he could see the fine outline beside her green eyes. What was going on with Nasako? Was it because of the hollow?

"Matazashi? Can we talk... alone for a second?" Toshiro asked, gaining a glare. He gave her that look that made her turn to Haru apologetically. Haru only shook it off and as soon as they were gone he rolled his eyes.

"What? First you follow me and Haru like some kind of obsessed stalker, then you sexually harass me– "

"It wasn't harassment if you liked it."

"Whatever. What do you want, anyways?" Toshiro grew silent for a second, thinking of a way to explain all of this to her.

"I don't know how to say this but, I think when that hollow hit you... it did something..."

"Like...?" Toshiro put his hand forward hesitantly, touching Nasako's bangs. "Your bangs are grey, and your eyes–"

"Is this innuendo?" Nasako asked when Toshiro groaned. "Y'know what? If you're not gonna listen just... just go. Be back at Kurosaki's at five, however, we need to get patrolling." Nasako halfheartedly agreed before walking off. I'm gonna have to make her listen... but how?

AN: mmkay. Yes I was gone for a really long time. I apologize. I really hope that you understand that I was gone because I lost someone near and dear to me and I just couldn't even think of things to write. School was stressful enough and I had some issues and basically had a small breakdown in a bathroom. That's not the point though; i've just had a hard time and I'm done with it. Now, putting those things behind me, I finally got back into writing. So here it is. Since I"m out of school, I'll be updating more frequently, and hopefully will finish this story. (: so please review, and keep complaints on the down side please. I've had enough shit to go through, don't put me through any more. xo