Edited: 09/12/2017

Warning: Definitely has some OOC character!

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach! Nu-uh! But I own my OC!


Memories/Flashback

'...' Thought

"..." Normal Talks


Chapter 4:

Toushiro's Birthday

"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not." - André Gide

:: Fading Away ::

"Ne," Reika called out

When the person didn't even budge she start whining "Neee~ Shiro-kun."

Toushiro sighed, stopping his work and placed his brush to the table before looking up, "What is it Ayase?"

"I was wondering..."

"No"

"Do you even know what am I going to ask?" She pouted

"No, but I know it is ridiculous"

Reika pouted more as Toushiro huffed lightly and leaned his chin onto his hand, looking at her with a defeated look "Alright, what is it?"

"Do you want anything for your birthday?" She asked bluntly

Toushiro stared at the girl with the raise of an eyebrow "Nothing," he said simply "And little advice, you shouldn't ask people what they want as a birthday present."

"Why?" She frowned while tilting her head.

"Because it is supposed to be a surprise," he stated.

"So you like surprises?" She concluded simply.

Toushiro almost smirked amusedly at her, but instead he huffed, "No," he said "Is that all?"

Reika stared at Toushiro for a second and started to think, "I think so,"

"Alright, now don't bother me." He said while taking his brush as he started his work again.

:: Fading Away::

It is finally December 20th a.k.a Toushiro birthday. Reika decided to throw a party for Toushiro at the 10th Division with Rangiku's help.

The plan was pretty simple, Reika was supposed to take Toushiro out for Rangiku and the others to prepare everything.

"Shiro-kun!" Reika called loudly as she slid open the door to the Captain's office.

As soon as she entered the room Rangiku threw herself and crushed Reika into a hug, "Rei-chan!"

The petite girl let out a breathy laugh "Ran-chan! I need some air..."

"Oh right!" Rangiku laughed as she let the girl go.

"Is Shiro-kun ready?"

"He'll be out soon. Now remember, be back exactly at seven. Just make sure he suspect nothing." She whispered quietly.

"You can count on me." Reika grinned.

"What are you two going about over there?" Toushiro interrupted both of them.

"Oh nothing!" Rangiku waved him off.

"Shiro-kun!" Reika jumped over to him and patted his head, "Oh how big you've become! Such a big boy!"

"Oh shut up Ayase," Toushiro glared at her and grabbed her hand to stop her from patting his head, "And it's Hitsugaya Taichou to you."

"Stop being so cranky you dumb dumb." She said while dragging him out of the room by the wrist, "We'll be going now Ran-chan!"

"Bye bye! Have fun and be careful!" Rangiku waved eagerly.

"Stop dragging me around Ayase!" Toushiro gritted his teeth as he pulled his arm out of her hand.

"Mou" Reika pouted.

Toushiro just rolled his eyes and walked ahead of her.

"Sheesh wait for me!" She quickens her pace and hooked her arm around his. "Now be a super good boy."

Toushiro just grumbled under his breath, however he didn't protest. Reika smiled softly at him and started to drag him again.

"Slow down we've got all day, moron" he grumbled while closing his eyes in defeat which making her to smile widely.

:: Fading Away::

They decided to stop at a sweet shop for a nice cup of tea and some watermelons.

Reika would just drink her tea and stared at Toushiro who seems to enjoy his watermelon. Staring at him was enough to make her happy.

Then suddenly he spat some watermelons' seeds at her.

"Hey, what was that for?" She pouted.

"What are you doing spacing around like that?"

"I'm not spacing around!"

He scoffed "Then? Have you finally feeling satisfied to stare at me?"

Reika's cheek reddened as she tore her gaze from him, "I wasn't staring at you," she replied quickly.

"Yeah right." he rolled his eyes.

Once again she huffed at him before smiling at him, "I must say I'm feeling sorry for you."

Toushiro raised his eyebrow at her, "Why would you?"

"I mean you have to spend your time with me on your birthday just because I don't know what to do for you," she explained briefly.

Frowning at her words, Toushrio flicked her forehead lightly, "What are you talking about moron. My birthday is just as the same as the other ordinary days."

"What are you saying?" Reika asked with wide eyes then she cupped his cheek, "Your birthday is a blessing! It's the day when you're born you dumb-dumb. It's the reason you're here, and it's the reason that I'm happy right now, so Shiro-kun-"

Reika arubtly stop when he embarassedly pulled her hands off of his burning cheek "Will you shut up for a moment Ayase."

Still holding her hand in his, he stared into her eyes "I'm not done yet. What I meant to say was I would be fine even if you didn't do anything for me. Spending my time with you at the office is good enough for me. Like any other days."

Reika blinked, trying to process every words into her brain "So you don't hate spending time with me?"

"You think I'd be out here with you if I hated it? I mean you're an okay on my list. How do you think I can put up with you for the past decades?" He explained

"Just an okay?" She pouted

"You should be grateful," he rolled his eyes with a blush and let her hand go from his.

She huffed and pouted again.

"Stop your pouting, we're heading back. I have lots of paperwork to do." he said, standing up while looking away.

Reika giggled lightly when she see a faint blush painted on his cheek. Then he stretched his hand at her.

Looking dumbfounded at him Reika stared at his hand then his face before tilting her head confusedly.

"It's not every day I offer my hand to anyone." He mumbled, "Quickly before I changed my mind."

Smiling eagerly at his respond, Reika took his hand and hold onto it as they stroll back to Seireitei.

:: Fading Away ::

"Can we make a quick stop at Bya-kun's ?" Reika asked suddenly when they entered Seireitei.

Toushiro frowned "Why?"

"I left something in there"

"You left your 'thing' at Kuchiki's? What were you even doing in there?" He asked with a rise of an eyebrow.

"Oh you know, things" She shrugged, "You ask too much"

Reika finally dragged him to the Kuchiki's manor where everyone had gathered and prepared the party.

"Why is it so quiet?" Toushiro asked confusedly as they strolled down the hall.

"Who knows, maybe Bya-kun is chilling at the backyard"

"Kuchiki? Chilling? I don't think they can be related in any way."

"You're not one to talk, dumb dumb." Reika laughed light.

When they walked into the backyard, the Garden's light suddenly flickered on and confetti fell above them as everyone came out of their hiding.

"Happy Birthday Hitsugaya Taichou!"

Reika grinned widely when she see Toushiro's surprised look. He looked back at Reika with a frown, asking for an explanation from her.

Before he could get a word out, everyone started to congratulate him one by one.

Then, Rangiku handed Reika the cake as they sing Happy birthday.

"Alright Shiro-kun, time to make a wish."

"Oh how I wish you could start call me Hitsugaya Taichou" he rolled his eyes

"You do know that your wish won't came true if you mumbled it out loud." She laughed lightly.

"I know" he mumbled with a tiny smile before closing his eyes and blew the candles out, earning a cheer from everyone.

:: Fading Away ::