Chapter 5:

Wake With a Snake

The next morning Kaname did not awaken to his alarm like he did every other morning. Instead, he awoke to the warmth and tenderness of body snuggling close to his and arms holding him tight to the form. At first Tousen almost ripped the other away, but than his thoughts washed over him once more and realization hit him. This form had the same reiatsu as Aizen's pet. This was Ichimaru Gin. Not knowing what to do Kaname forced his heart to steady and his body to lax into the tugging grip once more. He had little to no clue as to why the boy was in his home, let alone in the same bed as him, cuddled close enough to be considered a lover even. Giving a light shiver at the disgusting thought Tousen felt up the arms until he had his hands at the boys lean shoulders and gripped them firmly. The boy mumbled something and than moved his head trying to get closer to Kaname. Not letting it happen Tousen gave a single firm shake to fully waken the youth.

"Waahh..? Why 'ya bein' so damn mean tah meh..?" The youth asked in a most groggy of voices as Tousen loosened his grip in favor of sitting up and scooting a few inches from Aizen's boy.

"You are the one in my bed holding me in a most unfavorable fashion, boy."

"Hhuuuhhhh..?" Gin looked up after wiping at his eyes a bit more and than blinked. "Ahh..!"

"What is it?" Asked Tousen coldly.

"Why am I here with 'ya..?" Tousen frowned in thought.

"... You... Did not come here on your own..?" Gin shook his head lightly.

"...no..." Kaname raised his head a bit and than turned it back to Gin.

"Do have any recollection of how you got here?" Ichimaru looked around slowly.

"...no..."

"I brought him here. I thought we could have some breakfast together and I could talk to the both of you on some new... developments in my plans." The two confused subordinates raised their heads to the brown-haired man standing at the door crossed-armed and dressed in his Shihakusho. Aizen chuckled softly before un weaving his arms and casually walking over and sitting right in between the two. He cupped Gin's left cheek with his right hand and Tousen's right cheek with his left hand. Both touches soft and tender to which both parties leaned into willingly. Gin more so than the surprised Kaname. "I wanted to help the two of you to better know each other a little. To... trust each other more." Sosuke chuckled again. "I placed Gin on the bed so that I'd have time to prepare breakfast. I hadn't expected him to get so close to you, Pup."

"It... It is alright, Aizen-dono..." Kaname turned his head to his right ever so slightly in an almost embarrassed fashion. The ever chipper fox got to his knees and waded over to hug his master and whisper a faint 'Mornin' 'Dono.' to him before chastely kissing him on his plump lips. Though he could not out right see the actions, Tousen heard the familiar tone of voice towards his leader and the soft pucker of dried lips meeting slightly damp ones. He said nothing and kept as still as possible so he did not disturb them. They obviously shared mornings together before Kaname mentally mused as he waited to be excused. Aizen held his silver-haired youth close to him as he watched Tousen with his head propped on Gin's right shoulder, giving soft, wet kisses to Gin's tender neck to see his older subordinate's reactions. Kaname remained on his knees still as possible for the most part. He seemed not to notice the ever so slight twitch in his eye every time Aizen would kiss hard enough for Gin to make a mew or sigh. Smirking to himself Sosuke withdrew and got off the large bed, much to Gin's whimpered complaints to which he swatted Gin's head.

"How many times must I remind you of self-control, Gin? Now. Go ahead and ready yourselves for the day. Bath, dress, whatever you need. I'll keep the food warm."

"Ah, thank you, 'Dono!" Gin sat on his behind and than scooted of the edge of the bed cheerfully.

"... Thank you, Aizen-dono..." Kaname said slowly, as if unsure what to say. He got off the opposite side of the bed as Aizen left the room with Gin close behind.

"Hmm. You two are welcome." Sosuke said softly as he glanced back to see Kaname closing the door urgently. He had wished for a less negative reaction to Tousen awakening to Gin. The surprise he understood. But not the unusually cold attitude. Ichimaru came up to Aizen on his right and playfully took his hand in his own two hands. Looking down at his fox kitten he smiled warmly at the early eagerness. He adored the boy's aloofness and perhaps even goofy attitude at times. And other times he flourished in the wake of the boy's cold and mocking mannerisms. Truly. Tousen had yet to experience all of Ichimaru Gin's personality traits. He only saw Gin for a laid back arrogant child. He didn't, or perhaps even couldn't, see the potentials inside of the youth. Aizen led the youth to Tousen's kitchen and told Gin to go and stir the rice in order to fluff it up. Gin moaned slightly but did as he was instructed to do as Aizen began the tamayogaki.* After a bit of poking and flipping the rice Gin slowed and stared off in front of himself. Than he looked to his right at Aizen.

" 'Ya goin' in 'taday..?"

"Oh? Whatever do you mean, Kitten? I am always at work."

"Liar... That person ain't 'ya... He's different. He... walks different than 'ya do. He holds the hashi differently and chews differently... He even swallows differently..." Aizen couldn't hold the deep throated laughter back as he cracked an egg. Smiling the youth took the large cooking hashi out and put them down next to the pot as he covered it.

"So very typical of you to notice such things. When did you notice..?" Aizen cracked a few more eggs and put them all in a large white ceramic bowl with golden cranes dancing around it.

"Gradually... at first I thought it was just you putting up a front, but than piece by piece I noticed more and more differences. It was almost if that person was copying you." Slowly Gin made his way over and stood a foot behind Aizen, just simply watching him whisk the eggs in the white bowl with gold cranes on it.

"He does. I use my zanpakuto to disguise him as myself. I taught him what I could, but I needn't teach him all, since Hirako-Taicho is so very insistent on not becoming close. He really is a fool for not doing so."

"Oh, I definitely agree with that. So, are 'ya going in 'taday..?"

"Mmm. I can't always depend on my puppet. Why do you want to know if it'll be me or not? As long as the work gets done..." Sosuke trailed off as he scooped up and poured the first layer of egg into the hot pan.

"I can see the actual you and your habits, not his." Gin took a deep inhale of the scents and than steadily exhaled. " I love all of 'yar cooking... It's so good. I wish I could do it, too."

"I try and get you to learn and practice with me, Kit. If you didn't refuse-"

"Refuse what?" Tousen interrupted, much to Aizen's surprise, though his facial features remained muted and charming. Not that that would matter much with Kaname's case. But for Gin's case... Gin turned around and looked over the still wet and freshly dressed Tousen with the towel still in his left hand. He would most definitely admit it to Aizen, though to him alone, that Tousen had his moments of being very... alluring. Kaname had his sleeveless shihakusho on and it fit his frame well Gin noted. It allowed you to see his lean waist and the slightly fit arms with just enough of his chest to see soft pecks forming. Wanting to be playful Gin walked up to him and took a some of Tousen's damp black curls into his pale fingers. Kaname didn't move but gave a face of distaste. "What do you think you are doing?"

"Mmm... I like your hair. It's weird feelin' and 'ya can do cool things with it."

"Excuse me?"

"Be nice, Gin." Aizen piped in at hearing the bitterness in Tousen's tone.

"I am. Not bein' nice would be this." With that Gin leaned up and pressed his lips to Tousen's. Kaname froze and his white eyes widened behind the visor. He never in his mind thought the youth would do such a thing. Aizen was watching as the second layer of the omelette cooked with a detached sense of amusement. For some reason or another he approved of the behavior and the sight of his two lovelies kissing, even if Tousen only stood their dumbfounded as to what to do. Sosuke smirked and than turned back to tend to the cooking egg. Gin pressed their lips together more and than lightly started to chastely deepen the kiss. Kaname lowered his lids slightly and took hold of the youth's arms softly.

'Should I stop him..? Perhaps his easiness to display such... affection... is why Aizen-dono has taken such a liking to him recently..? His lips are... tender and softer than Aizne-dono's...' - Thought Tousen as the youth worked at his mouth slowly and tantalizingly. Before he could decide whether to comply to the youthful lips against his or not, Gin pulled away and snagged the lightly dampened towel out of Tousen's hand.

"What are yo--"

"Where's the bathroom? I gotta' take a shower, too, 'ya know. No way am I goin' in without showerin.' That'd just be gross." Tousen inhaled softly before raising his left arm and vaguely pointing the way he had just came from not five minutes before hand. Gin smiled victoriously at him and said a quick ' Thanks.' before turning and walking that way.

"I brought one of your shihakushos, Kitten. It's in the room on the cabinet." Aizen said off hand while taking the rolled omelette out and sliding it onto a royal purple ceramic plate.

" 'Kay..!" Gin was already out of sight echoing in Kaname's room and than bathroom. Kaname stood with his fists slightly pumping. He was unsure what to think of the morning he had experienced thus far. Waking up with Gin in bed with him holding him tight had almost made him forget of the dream he had had. The imaginative dream in which he could see and know exactly his Leader looked like. To know what the color of his eyes and hair actually were besides only knowing the word 'brown'. To know his own skin and to have actual working eyes... Tousen was cut off from his thoughts as Aizen said something to him. Sosuke was holding a plate a foot or so from Kaname with the plate of tamayogaki with natto beans on a bed of white steamed rice and some pickled radish on the sides. Aizen smiled knowingly at his Pup. He raised the plate and gently pressed it to Kanmae's now out reaching finger tips.

"Breakfast. Eat it while it's warm, Puppy. Forget Gin's mischief. He is just young and... well, lack of better words, horny."

"Uh..." Tousen allowed a vague smile. "Yes, Aizne-dono... Thank you, very much for cooking for me. It is a treat I enjoy."

"I still prefer your own cooking to mine. Now. Go sit and eat. I will join you in a moment."

"But-we are not going to wait for Ichimaru?"

"Oh? Should we..? It's his fault for waiting to take a shower until now. He should have taken one sooner."

"I, there is only one shower her-- oh..." Knowledge of Aizen's innuendos graced over Tousen's features. "Aizen-dono, I do not believe I would have been alright in sharing with someone so much younger..." Kaname winced slightly at the deep chuckles of his master, whom seemed very amused by it all.

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Hello! I am trying to get all three character's personalities and feelings out. Gin will have his virginity taken soon and after that I can put up the interlude chapters which feature much yumminess. But you'll have to keep reaing to see just what exactly. ;)

*Tamayogaki - Rolled omelette which usually eaten with condiments. Sometimes meat or vegitables are cooked in it.