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Author's Note: I am back with chapter seven! Thank you Lil' Evil Angel, eye of destruction, Kinaia, xMidnight-Spiritx, FrozenIceCream, Chibiussa, hinamori595, and StormyShadows for reviewing! Shout outs and free virtual cookies goes to you all! xD Anyway, I'll shut up now and let's get to the all time exciting and intense chapter seven! Enjoy!
LEGEND
"Talking." "Thinking. / Dreaming. / Flash Back." Character Narration.
After Years Apart
Chapter Seven: The Last Day Together
"Today's the last day before I have to go to America," Momo said sadly.
Suddenly grabbing a hold onto her shirt, the little boy replied as tears started to form in his eyes, "I don't want you to go Momo. Please stay with me!"
"I'm sorry Shiro-chan, but Oto-san and Okaa-san wants me to go with them. I don't think they'll let me stay here with your parents and Obaa-san."
Sniffling to hold back the tears, he said, "It-It's so unfair."
"I know life is unfair sometimes, but we have to get used to the changes that take place in our lives. Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's make our last day together our most memorable one! Okay?"
Slowly nodding with agreement, he held onto her hand with his and followed the girl to their final adventure together.
"I'm going to miss you Momo."
"Me too Shiro-chan. Me too."
"Momo," the white haired boy thought as he opened his eyes to find himself in the middle of the biology lecture. With a silent sigh, he turned his head towards the window. "Just like back then...it's the last day."
Time seemed to be going slowly for Hitsugaya. He is in his classroom, supposed to be listening to Kurotsuchi-sensei's ranting over his experiments, but was distracted by the replay of events that happened to him last night.
"Kurito's parents want me to go back to America and live with them," Hinamori said.
"Souka?" the white haired boy said as he slowly turned his eyes away from the older girl. "Y-You should go."
"Hn?"
"They are your American relatives."
"Ah yeah," Hinamori said, adverting her eyes from looking at her 'little brother's'.
"When are you leaving?"
"The day after tomorrow."
"I see. So, you're coming to school tomorrow to say farewell to everyone."
"Yeah."
"I'll skip soccer practice tomorrow."
Waving her hands back and forth in front of her, Hinamori said, "You don't have to Hitsugaya-kun. There's no need to--"
"Hang out for the last time before you leave?" he interrupted.
"Hitsugaya-kun."
"Is that so bad?"
With a soft smile, Hinamori replied, "No, it's not. Thanks for taking your time off."
"It's nothing."
Noticing the white haired boy, clearly not bothering to pay attention to the lecture. Ichigo whispered to Matsumoto who is sitting in front of him, "Oi, something's up with Toshiro."
"Yeah, I noticed," Matsumoto whispered back. "Even though he usually does that during class, but this kind of action is a little different. Something is definitely bothering him."
"Should we ask him?"
"Nah, I think maybe Hinamori-chan knows," Matsumoto replied as she looked at the raven haired girl taking a brief look at the white haired boy with a worried look on her face.
SCHOOLYARD, LUNCH TIME
"YOU'RE SERIOUS?! YOU'RE GOING BACK TO AMERICA?!" Matsumoto exclaimed.
"Yeah, to live with my American relatives," Hinamori replied. "You know, Kurito-kun's family."
"Souka? When's your plane flight?" Rukia asked.
"It's tomorrow at 3:00 pm."
"Awww, we can't say farewell to you. We're still in school at that time," Kira said.
"Yeah."
"But taicho's taking the day off, to say good bye to her right?" Matsumoto asked the white haired boy.
Noticing him still in deep thought, Matsumoto called out his name again to snap him out of daze. "Yeah I am," he finally replied.
With a fist on the palm of her hand, Matsumoto thought of a great idea. "Ah, I know! Let's throw a party!"
"Great idea Matsumoto!" Renji agreed.
"I'm in," Ikkaku said. "It's been a while since we've had one."
"Same here," Yumichika added.
"Agreed," Hisagi said.
"So we're all in?" Matsumoto asked.
"Demo, you don't have to," Hinamori said before the strawberry orange haired woman interrupted.
"There's no way we're going to say farewell in a regular fashion, Hinamori-chan. We're doing this in style! We're partying at Rukia's house!"
"Eh, you're serious?!" Ichigo snapped.
"But Rukia's brother is home during that time," Renji added.
"Don't worry! I don't think he minds," Matsumoto said happily.
"Easy for you to say," everyone else except Hitsugaya and Hinamori said.
"Okay Hinamori-chan?"
"Ah hai..." she hesitantly replied.
"Fine. Then, that's settled! Party starts after school at Rukia's house!"
"Demo, how are you going to prepare all that in three hours?"
THE KUCHIKI MANSION
"What is the meaning of all this?" Kuchiki Byakuya asked as he stood in front of the two familiar guests that came to his mansion.
"Ah, don't worry to much about it little Byakuya," purple haired woman Yoruichi Shihoin said boldly. "We're just doing a favour for Matsumoto."
"You're...serious?"
"Yep! That's correct!" stripped hat, Urahara Kisuke added.
"No wonder, she gave you candy, didn't she?" Kuchiki said as he watched the two adults enter the mansion watching Urahara eating his large pink lollipop.
Briefly taking the lollipop out of his mouth, Urahara looked back at the noble and replied, "I have no idea what you're talking about."
Just as he was about to follow the two, Kuchiki noticed more guests entering the manor. "Sugoi! This place is huge!" Orihime exclaimed.
"Yeah, this place never cease to amaze me," Hisagi agreed.
"A masterpiece is more like it. How beautiful it is," Yumichika said.
"Oh, they must have arrived already," Matsumoto said as she looked at the shoes left at the front entrance.
LIVING ROOM
"Hey, you did get the text message after all," Matsumoto said.
"Eh, Yoruichi-san, Urahara-san," Ichigo said with surprise.
"It has been a while, hasn't it Ichigo?" Yoruichi replied.
"So you did send them," Renji said, turning to the strawberry orange haired teenager.
"Don't tell me you bribed that old man again," Hitsugaya said, glaring at the tall woman.
"How mean taicho. Why would I do that?" Matsumoto asked as she adverted herself from seeing the icy glare of the young prodigy. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's party!!!"
She had a great time. She really did. Come to think of it, after her short period of time living in Japan, Hinamori is glad that she came here to this place. She would have never thought that she would meet such great friends. They would always look out for her. It is true. She even got to be close to the one person who the others couldn't, Hitsugaya Toshiro. She is most thankful for him being at her side for this long.
Once the party's over, everyone walked her home to Hitsugaya's place. "Thanks for the party everyone," Hinamori said.
"It's nothing," Matsumoto said. "Promise to visit us someday when you're in town."
"Ah, hai! You bet. You all are the greatest group of friends a girl could ever ask for. Orihime-chan, Rangiku-san, Rukia-san, Ishida-kun, Yasutora-kun, Kira-kun, Abarai-kun, Kurosaki-kun, Hisagi-san, Maradame-kun, Ayasegawa-kun, and Hitsugaya-kun."
"Aww, we're going to miss you Hinamori," Orihime said as the girls started hugging each other.
"Well, this is the place," Ishida said.
"Good bye Hinamori-chan," Matsumoto added.
"See you some other time," Renji said.
"Bye Hinamori-kun," Kira replied.
"See you Hinamori," Hisagi said.
"Ja ne," Ichigo added. "Make sure to keep in touch."
"Thank you everyone," Hinamori said. "I'll do my best to contact you all."
With a wave of their final farewells, everyone departed and left the two siblings in front of the Hitsugaya residence. "Let's go inside," Hitsugaya said. "You still need to finish packing your belongings."
"Ah hai," Hinamori said.
HINAMORI'S ROOM
There was a knock on the door as Hinamori finished packing the last of her belongings into the luggage. "Hai! Come in," Hinamori said as she watched the door open to reveal the white haired boy entering the room. "Hitsugaya-kun."
"Did you finish?" Hitsugaya asked.
"Yeah, I just did."
"I brought dessert," he said as he walked over to the kotatsu and put the tray of food on it.
"Watermelon slices," Hinamori said as she and him sat down next to each other, took a slice of watermelon and began eating.
Hinamori noticed he's not eating as quickly as he usually does. "You're going to miss me huh," Hinamori asked.
"What are you talking about?" Hitsugaya asked. "Who would miss you?"
"Mou, that's mean Hitsugaya-kun. You shouldn't say such things especially whe--"
"I'm glad I met you, Hinamori."
"He's really is going to miss me." She was suddenly lost for words. Even someone like him has a sensitive side. It's so like him. With a soft smile on her face, Hinamori replied back, "Same here."
"It's time for me to go to bed," the white haired boy said as he stood up from his seat and walked over to the door.
"Souka?"
"Yeah, you better not sleep in my room again or else I'm going to have to start calling you a crybaby now."
"Mou..."
"Good night Hinamori."
"Good night Hitsugaya-kun."
By the time he left the room, Hinamori was left all alone. With a look at the peach tree through her window, Hinamori is busy thinking in deep thought. "I'll never forget you, Hitsugaya-kun."
THE NEXT DAY, THE AIRPORT
"This is it," Hinamori said as she stood in front of Obaa-san and Hitsugaya while not too far away is the Granger family waiting for her to say her final words to them.
With a warm embrace in her grasp, Obaa-san pulled her into a hug. "We'll miss you greatly Momo," she said.
"Hai, thank you for everything Obaa-san."
Knowing that she wanted to say her final farewell to her sibling, Obaa-san let go of her and moved over to the side so that she can have some private time speaking to the young prodigy. At first, neither of them had said a word to one another. They didn't know how to say good bye.
"Hitsugaya-kun," she finally said.
"Yeah?" he replied.
Actions speak louder than words. Hinamori suddenly wrapped her arms around his body, catching him off guard. "Thank you Hitsugaya-kun. Thank you for everything," she said. "You've been a great friend to me."
"Yeah, I know."
"I'll never forget you Hitsugaya-kun," Hinamori said as she left his side and began to join the Grangers.
"Hinamori," Hitsugaya suddenly said, stopping the raven haired girl from walking any further.
Turning around to look at the white haired boy one last time, Hinamori asked, "What is it Hitsugaya-kun?"
He wanted to tell her yet the words aren't coming out of his mouth. He thought is it the right decision to make? Is it right to remind her about their past friendship together before the ten year separation? No, he can't. He can't be selfish at a time like this. If he said anything, it would only hurt her. If he told her, not only she will be happy being with him again, but she will be sad. If she stayed here, the memory of her parents will keep resurfacing. Besides, if he calculated all the years he's been with her, it would only be a few compared to the big ten during her stay in America.
"This is the best for her," he thought. "Hinamori I-I...um, take care of yourself."
Giving him a warm smile, Hinamori said, "I will...and thanks again for everything Hitsugaya-kun. I'll see you again someday."
"Yeah."
"Ja ne!" Hinamori said as she waved goodbye.
Watching the girl slowly disappear from his life once more, Hitsugaya could not help but notice a small tears starting to form in the corners of her eyes. But then again, it could have been his imagination. He silently gave her a final farewell.
"Ja ne Momo."
References
Oto-san - Father
Okaa-san - Mother
Obaa-san - Grandmother
Souka - Is that so
Taicho - Captain
Hai - Yes
Sugoi - Amazing
Ja ne - Good bye
AznVKai: Gah! (hides behind a large rock to dodge the flying objects thrown at her) I know you hate me right now for separating the two lovers, but give me some slack! I was feeling all depressed as I was typing this chapter. I almost cried. But don't worry, I'll get them back together, I promise (coughcoughnextchaptercoughcough). If you haven't already get what I'm trying to say, this fan fic is about to end. I'll be done in about two-ish chapters. After that, I'll concentrate on completing Blessed from the Heavens and possibly start working on the next HitsuHina fan fic I am brainstorming at the moment. Yeah...in the meantime, please review! Thanks.
Chapter Eight Preview: What I Wanted the Most
"You knew she's the girl I always waited for ten years, didn't you Obaa-san?"
"Yes Toshiro."
"Souka?"
"You said before, back when you were children, that you loved her...Do you still feel that way now?"
"Yes...I do."