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-Katuzie

Because of love... It's all because of love...

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Yuki laid on her stomach watching the baby koi swim around in its new surroundings, this was Kimi the II. It had only been a week since they got the little fish and now she was absolutely in love with it.

"I love you Kimi the II!" ,she said to herself, smiling happily.

"I'm hurt! Seems that you like Kimi more than you like me!" ,said Jushiro as he seated himself with two cups of tea in his hand. He handed one to Yuki and she took it gratefully.

Ah... Jasmine tea... No wonder he smells so much like it. He drinks it all the time!

In the past weeks, the two had become better and closer friends. They had fallen into a comfortable routine, in the morning Yuki would arrive at Jushiro's place and they would feed the koi together. Then they would play Shogi, Jushiro would almost always win but Yuki was learning. They would take an afternoon nap followed by tea and then Jushiro would go exploring Rukongai with her. Yuki liked being with Jushiro, it was similar to being with Hiro.

Yuki closed her eyes and laid back onto the soft summer grass.

"Yuki! Looks like you have a message" ,remarked Jushiro.

The happy girl opened her eyes and saw a hell butterfly fluttering toward her. She let the elegant creature land on her index finger. A deep voice rang out.

"Hoshizaki Yuki, the Shinigami Academy will start 2 weeks from now at 8:30. Please arrive there on time."

The Shinigami Academy... she would have to attend the Academy for 6 full years before she could transfer to a division. But over the past week, she realized that she didn't want to become a shinigami, well she already was. But... she didn't want to be captain anymore. She was happy being here with Jushiro and Yuki was beginning to make friends. Rukia was nice and so was Rangiku even though she was more of a party girl. It was funny watching Nanao hit Shunsui everyday and she enjoyed blackmailing Kuchiki. Yuki was satisfied with her life.

"Jushiro... Do I have to attend the Shinigami Academy. What if I don't want to be in a division or anything? I like the life I have now."

Jushiro looked at her, she seemed so sad thinking about the Shinigami Academy. The truth was that he didn't want her to go either, he honestly enjoyed seeing her everyday and spending time with her. He had gotten so used to having her around, he didn't know what would happen when the Academy started.

"You should go talk to Yamamoto-soutaichou then."

"Do you really think he'll let me live my life peacefully, what if I have to go to Rukongai! Then I"ll never see you again!"

"Talk to him first Yuki-chan!"

"Hai!"

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Yuki fumbled her fingers, she had never been this nervous before. She had spent 2 hours with Jushiro writing a speech about how she should not have to be a shinigami and how she had been forced to being one by Central 46.

"So that concludes my speech on why I should be permitted to not attend the Shinigami Academy. I don't wish to be a captain, and I have my reiatsu undercontrol! I'm not a danger to anyone!"

"Do you really believe that Yuki?"

"Yes... Yamamoto soutaichou, I just wish to live my life happy, with the people I love."

"You love Jushiro-taichou?"

Yuki blushed, she hadn't thought about that.

"I guess, I do... well, I don't know what kind of love it is, whether its a brotherly one or a more intimate one. But I know I love him. And I love Nanao-chan, and Rukia, and Rangiku, I love Seireitei and Soul Society. Even though I wish to protect it, I don't want to protect from a captain's position, from a shinigami's position. I don't want to be forced into protecting Soul Society, I don't want to protect Soul Society because I'm a captain, or because I'm a Shinigami. I want to protect Soul Society and the people I love, because I love them and I choose to. I want to protect them not because of duty, but because of love..."

Yuki looked up to see Yamamoto's eyes staring right at her, the thin eyes looked at her... with love and compassion.

"I am proud of you Hoshizaki Yuki, you stand at a unique position. I understand your proposition and accept it. You will not count as a part of the Gotei 13 but you will be here to protect Soul Society when it requires your service."

"Do not let Soul Society down, Hoshizaki Yuki. You are dismissed."

Yuki stared at Yamamoto-soutaichou, completely shocked. He had actually accepted her proposal!!! She screamed and jumped into the air. Quickly shunpoing across Seireitei, she found Jushiro's gardens and pounced onto him. The two landed onto the ground with a loud clatter.

"He said yes! Yamamoto soutaichou said yes!!!" ,screamed Yuki as she pinned him onto the grass. Her eyes were full of excitement and happiness.

"Really! Well guess you're not considered a shinigami. So you don't have to call me Jushiro-taichou." ,joked Jushiro.

"I don't call you that anyway!!" ,laughed Yuki.

The two laughed blissfully, their eyes both shined with jubilance. When the laughing subsided, all that was left was awkward silence. They both looked the other way slightly blushing.

"This is the 2nd time we found ourselves like this..." ,said Yuki, trying to break the silence.

"Yeah..."

"I guess I should get off."

But when Yuki tried to slide off, Jushiro's arms around her waist held her still. The awkward silence returned and both of them laid there in discomfort, not knowing what to do. Eventually their eyes connected and Yuki couldn't help but think of what she had said before.

"Do you love Jushiro-taichou?"

"Yes, I guess I do... well, I don't know whether its a brotherly or a more intimate one..." Wasn't this a perfect time to find out??

GO for it Yuki! ,cheered Amida.

Kiss him!!, suggested Binzuru.

Yuki's eyes look at his lips, they were a pale pink and looked soft, his brown eyes were the exact same color as milk chocolate and they gazed at her warmly. Her fingers found themselves wrapped around his white hair which was fanned out onto the ground. Maybe she should try... if she felt a spark then it meant something. But if it was just a simple kiss... then what would happen to them? Would they still be friends? Was kissing him worth the risk?

Yuki-sama, just try it. You never know what will happen. ,commented Binzuru.

But Binzuru, if its nothing. Then what will happen to us. I still want to see him every day!

However, what Yuki didn't know was that Jushiro was pondering the exact samething.

Master, look at her soft full lips, and that flawless ivory skin, and those sparkling green eyes, the exact same color of the finest jade. She's so beautiful Master. We know you think so. Don't you want to kiss her?

Jushiro closed his eyes, if he even peeked a glance at Yuki, he knew he would give into his male instinct and kiss her. He was a gentleman, and gentlemen did NOT randomly kiss girls. No matter how beautiful they were. However his self-will was losing, his eyes fluttered and his body wasn't listening to him. And before Jushiro himself knew it, he had flipped her over so she was on the bottom and they were kissing. Her lips were so soft and his fingers stroked her hair. There was only one thing that could describe the feeling it gave him, ecstasy.

Yuki was shocked to find Jushiro's lips on hers, time seemd to still andher mind was frozen and ceased to think. Of course still there was one thought in her head. Oh my god... The feel of his lips on hers, his fingers in her hair, his finger tracing her neck, it was so ... it was complete bliss. Her arms gripped Jushiro closer to her and she kissed back with as much passion as she could force into the kiss. Her hands felt the little hairs on his neck and held him so hard next to her body. Her tongue sneaked out and tickled his bottom lip. Their eyes were both closed wit pleasure as their tongues danced with joy, intertwining and exploring. How could their be so much passion in a single and simple kiss. The passion in the kiss increased as they both realized why it felt so wonderful.

Because of love... That's why...

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-Katuzie