Luckily Toshiros reflexes kicked in and he was able to stop himself from hitting Karin. But now his face was mm from Karins and he could feel her warm breath on his cheek. He felt his cheeks grow hot but he didn't understand why?

'Karin is just another person like all the others so why after so many years. . .' His thoughts were cut short by an intense pain in his head. He let out a small cry of pain which resulted in waking Karin. As she opened her eyes, Karins face changed to one of shock. Right in front of her was the man she loved and she could feel his breath on her skin. She felt her cheeks go red and tried to turn away from him in embarrassment. After a few seconds she realized that he was holding his head in pain and his face was contorted into one of pain.

"Taicho, whats wrong?" She asked in concern. He was still lying over the top of her and upon hearing her voice he tried to move off her, but failed. The pain in his head was too much to handle and he found himself now lying straight on top of Karin.

"My head," He muttered through the contorted agony. He tried to open his eyes but they filled instantly with darkness. The image of the raven haired girl from his dream flashed before him, then the man that had destroyed her. Then it vanished like it had never been. Toshiro could feel not a bit of pain and he realized exactly what position he was in. As his eyes cleared up the first thing he saw were two large eyes staring directly into his, and the face that belonged to it. Karins face was to close, he quickly tried to get up but even using all his power he could not move his arms.

"Are you ok Taicho?" He nodded slightly, "Then could you move, you're really heavy?"

Toshiros face turned a bright red as he shook his head. At that exact time a heavy nock ran through out the room and Rangiku burst in the room laughing. Her eyes fell immediately to wear her captain lay on top of Karin.

"Sorry, I will be leaving now." She said her smile growing larger.

She turned around to go but Toshiro stoped her. "Matsumoto come help me, I can't move!" His cheeks still glowed and he had no intention to stay where he was.

"Oh well that's not good," She walked over to them, but before she even moved to help she eyed her captain and said with a smirk. "Are you sure you want me to help you Toshiro?"

"That's Hitsugaya Taicho to you! And yes help me already!" He yelled at her. She moved to help him up and once done she sat on the couch opposite to them.

"Taicho you should go see Unohana if it's really that bad." Karin said in concern.

"I'm fine; I will be fine in no time." As Toshiro said this he lifted one of his arms slightly.

"So," Rangiku said making the two turn to her. "How did that happen?" She was wearing a large smile and did nothing to hide her excitement. She had been trying to get the two together for years and failing at each attempt.

'Maybe they are final getting together.' She thought. Toshiro sighed knowing what his lieutenant was thinking.

"Matsumoto," He said his tone sharp and flicking a don't-you-dare look. "Anyway what did you come in here for?" He didn't know why but he was suddenly angry that she had entered when she did.

"Oh right Ichigo invited us three to dinner tonight." As she mentioned Ichigo a smile appeared on Karins face. She hadn't seen her brother in a few weeks and couldn't wait.

"Who else is going?" Toshiro asked. He didn't usually get invited out.

"Rukia, Momo, Renji, Ikkaku and Yumichika. At the usual place." Karin was too excited to hear what Rangiku said as she made her way quickly to the door.

"Um I am gonna go now, bye bye." Karin quickly left closing the door with a thud as she went. Toshiros eyes followed her as she moved gracefully out the door, sighing as she said goodbye. After a few seconds he realized that his lieutenant was watching him with a mischievous grin.

"So Toshiro what happened and how did you get on top her like that?" Snapping his eyes to Rangiku he growled.

"Hitsugaya Tiacho to you, anyway it isn't important."

"Ohhh," she cried shining her puppy dog eyes at him as he moved to inspect the paper work on his desk.

"Ichi-nii!" Karin yelled jumping into the arms of her brother. He caught her and swung her around in the air. He hugged her tightly before saying, "I missed you Krain."

Following behind her was Rangiku and Toshiro. All three were wearing casual attire, having changed into one of their few sets of clothes. Rukia was standing next to Ichigo, both were also wearing casual clothes.

"Where is everyone else Ichigo?" Rangiku asked nearly jumping with excitement.

"They got a table already and are waiting for us inside, come on." For once Ichigo was smiling and pointed to the door as he said they were inside.

They entered and weren't surprised to see most people in casual clothes and many drunk even though it was barely seven o'clock. In the fare left corner a group four people sat laughing and drinking. Renjis red hair stuck out and they went straight to the group making the most noise. Once there they ordered there meal and sat down to eat.

By eleven nearly everyone was drunk. Ichigo and Rukia were red faced and eyeing each other over the table. Momo and Yumichika were both out cold on the table, and Renji and Ikkaku were in the middle of a fight outside the restaurant, Rangiku egging them on. Toshiro didn't like to drink and Karin couldn't afford more than a single bottle of sake. Now only they were left as company for the other. They sat in awkward silence, after what had happened that after noon they didn't even try to talk. After an hour of just sitting there Toshiro decided to apologize about what had happened, turning to her he said through stone cold eyes.

"I wanted to say sorry about earlier, I mean falling on you that is." Although I don't see why it should matter, it was a simple accident.' But he decided to keep that part to himself.

"It is fine, I shouldn't have fallen asleep in your office." Toshiro let a small smile slip onto his face.

After a few minutes they begun to talk about many different things and the awkward silence faded away. For some reason Toshiro found himself smiling when he normally wouldn't and a warm sensation worked its way into his heart as they discussed random topics which had nothing to do with the last. As his smile grew larger he felt a small tugging in his head. And then just like earlier an intense pain shot through his skull. Cringing he bent his head down and held it in his arms. Karin reacted quickly, but having no idea what was going on all she could do was try to comfort him. Gently she placed a hand on either side of his head and held it up to face her. His eyes were full of pain and instinctively she pulled him into her arms. He didn't speak, nor cry he just sat there letting her warmth run into his body. He didn't move his arms around her the pain was to great, but when the pain had finally cleared he reluctantly pulled away. Looking into her eyes he felt his heart rate increase and his cheeks grow hot. Karin moved both hands up to his face and said in a gentle tone.

"Are you ok?" Concerned filled her voice and Toshiro could tell that something more was hidden behind her concerned eyes.

Nodding slightly he moved his hand up to Karin's cheeks and the second he made contact the pain started again. But this time it was darkness that he saw but images

Memories.