Hooray for more chapters! Sorry it took a while, i didn't have much time to type... I'm actually quite far in the story, on like... chapter 11, but I'm trying to keep ahead of where I have posted. I"m kinda on a block at the moment too, so I might slow down posting a bit until I get going again so that way you guys don't have to wait forever for me to update!
I don't own Bleach. I cry.
Chapter 4
Ichigo let out a roar, throwing his arms around Toshiro and lifting him into the air, hugging him tightly.
Toshiro laughed, the sound like a bell in Ichigo's ears. Ichigo slammed their lips together, holding Toshiro in a deep and powerful kiss. The smaller draped his arms over Ichigo's shoulders, moaning into the passionate touch.
They parted slowly, breathing hard and fast as they stared at each other. Ichigo smiled, laughing a second later. "I can't believe it!" He kissed his lover again. "You're amazing, yuki hime, beautiful and strong and talented and smart and… and…"
The tiny captain placed a finger against his lover's lips, the smile still on his flushed face. "Slow down Ichigo, I think I get it."
A knock sounded at the door, causing Ichigo to put Toshiro down and take a few steps back.
"Taichou!"
"It's only Matsumoto." Toshiro murmured. "Enter!"
The door slid open to reveal the tall fukutaichou, her cornflower blue eyes a little worried. "I heard Kurosaki-kun yell, is something wrong?"
Ichigo snorted as Toshiro glared at her. "You should know better, Matsumoto."
"Why?" she said with a sultry smile. "His reiatsu didn't spike, it always does, and besides, you're the screamer, Kurosaki-kun isn't."(1)
The orange-head couldn't help bursting out laughing as Toshiro's mouth dropped open, his face going flaming red. "Matsumoto!"
She laughed, and then grew quiet as Ichigo grinned. "You wanna know what's happened?"
Toshiro glared at him. "Kurosaki…"
"Oh come on, Toshiro, she'll find out anyway, they all will! Let's tell her!" Ichigo pleaded, his brown eyes shining faintly.
The small captain sighed. "Fine."
Matsumoto raised an eyebrow. "Now I'm really curious."
Ichigo grinned. "Toshiro's pregnant!"
The woman's jaw dropped. "W-What?.!"
"I wanted kids, so Toshiro talked to Unohana-taichou and got medicine, and now he's pregnant!" Ichigo said excitedly.
A moment of silence, and then Matsumoto squealed loudly, tackling Toshiro, almost sending the little captain off his feet. "Oh, taichou! That's wonderful!"
"Matsumoto! You're SMOTHERING me!"
Ichigo laughed, watching as Toshiro shoved the voluptuous fukutaichou off of him. She clasped her hands, squealing again. "Oh, this is incredible! There's going to be a little taichou running around!"
Toshiro rolled his eyes, folding his arms.
Matsumoto suddenly gasped. "Oh! You're going to be so CUTE with a baby belly!"
"MATSUMOTO!"
Ichigo woke up one morning to find Toshiro gone. He was sure that it was the absence of his cool flesh that woke him; he'd grown used to sleeping that way after all.
He stretched and then sat up, looking around. He noticed that the door to Toshiro's personal bath was open, and stood, pulling on his pants as he went. He didn't really care, but it was drafty in the room.
He heard retching as he went into the bathroom, and then the sound of gasping and soft sobs. He instantly felt worried, moving in to where the toilet was to find his small lover crouched over the bowl, his back heaving.
"Oh Toshiro…" Ichigo murmured, moving closer and rubbing a hand over the pale back.
He rubbed Toshiro's back until the smaller sat back, wiping his mouth and breathing heavily, mist escaping his lips. He smiled weakly at Ichigo, pushing himself to his feet again.
Ichigo caught him as his knees buckled and sent him to the floor. Toshiro sighed, but stayed still as his tall lover carried him bridal style into the bedroom after he rinsed his mouth.
They lay together, Ichigo wrapping Toshiro in his arms and pulling the blankets over them as he realized that the captain was shivering. He flinched as a cold nose was pressed to his hot throat, but clutched Toshiro closer to him.
"Are you alright, yuki hime?" Ichigo asked softly, stroking the soft white spikes.
Toshiro nodded. "It's only morning sickness. Our baby's way of saying good morning."
Ichigo made a face. "Nasty. How long will this last?"
"Unohana-taichou says it varies. Average is from week 6 to week 16 of pregnancy." Toshiro responded, snuggling closer. "I'm surprised you woke, usually you sleep right through it."
"Sorry."
Toshiro yawned. "Don't be. It's not a big deal anyway." Ichigo felt his eyes close, long lashes stroking his collarbone.
"How far are you yuki hime?" Ichigo asked, curious.
There was a soft hum as the smaller thought a moment. "About… (yawn) 7 weeks…now…" He faded off into sleep, and Ichigo smiled.
Poor Toshiro… I'll try not to sleep through that again…
"Taichou? Taichou, are you alright?"
Toshiro groaned softly, raising his head from where it rested on his folded arms, blinking. He looked into his fukutaichou's worried eyes, and then realized what had happened.
He had fallen asleep at his desk. He vaguely remembered doing paperwork as normal and laying his head down to rest his eyes because he felt so tired and had a headache.
"Oh no… what time is it Matsumoto?"
The woman thought a moment. "About… 3:00."
Toshiro groaned again, running a hand through his hair. "Three hours wasted…"
Matsumoto frowned at that. "How long have you been awake, taichou?"
"Since 5 this morning. I couldn't go back to sleep."
'Tsk'ing her tongue, Matsumoto pulled the chair out, grabbing Toshiro's wrist and pulling him out his chair towards the large couch in the corner. "You need sleep taichou! I know for a fact that you went to bed late last night, and getting no sleep isn't good for you or the baby!"
"But… the paperwork…"
"No buts! You need to stay healthy!" It was obvious that she would take no excuses as she gently pushed the small taichou to the couch. He lay back, but kept his head up, still faintly protesting.
Matsumoto put her hands on her hips, frowning down at him. "Hitsugaya Toshiro! I will hear no more of this!" Her expression softened and she pulled a blanket over him. "Please taichou, you look exhausted. I'll take care of everything."
Toshiro seemed skeptic, but he very nearly passed out as soon as his head touched the pillow. Matsumoto sighed, brushing the soft white hair from Toshiro's tired features.
Poor taichou, he looks so tired. Morning sickness must be going rough. I wonder why he hasn't gone to see Unohana-taichou… She smiled, rising to her full height. Although, what else could I expect from him, he's so stubborn. That's my taichou…
With one last look at the small shinigami she left the office, heading for the fourth division with the intent of talking with Unohana-taichou and getting some help for her ill superior.
Ichigo rolled over, his hand settling against cool flesh as he did. He hummed softly, scooting closer to Toshiro's cool body and draping his arm over the small waist.
A broad smile spread over his face as his palm settled against the other's stomach. The gentle swell of Toshiro's stomach was only noticeable if you touched the young taichou, and even then it was very hard to notice, but Ichigo knew. He loved to run his hands over the hint of new life.
Toshiro purred softly in his sleep, turning his head toward Ichigo and breathing out his name. Ichigo hummed softly again, his fingers stroking over the hard bulge of his lover's belly, massaging gently.
Pressing kisses along Toshiro's throat, Ichigo settled back down to go back to sleep. It was early still, plenty of time for sleep…
THUMP THUMP.
"Taichou! Kurosaki-kun, wake up!"
Toshiro was awake in an instant, sitting up and looking towards the door. "Matsumoto, what is it?"
The door slid open to reveal the fukutaichou's worried blue eyes. "Hurry, several Arrancar have been spotted in Karakura Town."
"We're on it."
(1) that just seems like something that Matsumoto would do! XP
I'm not really sure if I characterized Matsumoto correctly. What I had her do seems like her to me; she's a little flightly and impulsive, but underneath that she's a kind, loving, and very responsible and strong woman. She would want to look after her taichou, at least, that's what I see her as. I hope you guys agree with me.
As always, I am open to questions, comments, and critisicm. If you're going to flame, make sure you read my warnings and stuff first, and make sure that you at least use proper grammer. Thanks for reading, I love you all!
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