Chapter 3:

The Second Encounter

Later that day Kira was working on some official documents at his desk when a Hell Butterfly fluttered in through the open window. It danced its way up to Kira and and landed briefly on his shoulder. Kira started a bit at the small, black and pink tipped butterfly but than settled to listen to the message.

:Kira-fukutaicho, please come to the 4th Division when you are finished with your work, I would like to be able to speak with you about the shinten you requested.:

"Unohana-taicho..?" The butterfly fluttered and danced back out the window as Kira was left to think it over. He would go of course, since it was him that asked for the shinten supply for the next few months instead of only one month. But it sort of bothered him at the same time. He was worried that Unohana Retsu would tell him that he couldn't get that much or that he couldn't get any at all for being presumptuous in the manner. He sighed and closed his eyes at the last two long and hard days he had thus far. First he and Hisagi had gotten drunk and had sex, than he woke up and abdoned Hisagi only to be taken by Kyoraku and pretty much cornered into telling all about Ichimaru and what he had did to him, though Kyoraku was kind enough to let him take his time and buy him food and tea, and than he had to rush back to his office to try and finish all the documents that piled up in the morning and now Unohana wanted to talk to him about the excess amount of shinten he requested. Kira had picked up his pen but held it over the document, not really able to concentrate. Kira slowly focused on the pen. It was a European pale, baby blue fountain pen that had silver tip which held in the pure black ink that came out smooth enough when he used it. Than Kira gave the pen a bitter look. It had been a birthday present from Ichimaru and he remembered how sweetly Ichimaru had been when he gave it to him while Kira was working on some files that day. It had had a thin, pale yellow ribbon tied into a near perfect bow at the top and a little pink heart tag attached that told him that Ichimaru...

"The lying bastard!" Kira yelled out as he flung the pen across the office, hitting the wall opposite himself. It hit the wall with a sharp twak sound. Kira screwed his eyes shut and pounded his hands down on his desk hard enough to make the documents and files jump and flutter about. Kira breathed in and out harshly for a minute as he tried to calm himself.

"Wow! Izurun is really mad!"

"What?" Kira jerked his head up to meet a smiling pink-haired child lying across his desk with her head propped up on her hands. He flew back against his chair out of shock. He hadn't even noticed she was there until she spoke. "Ah! Ya-Yachiru-fukutaicho! What a-are you doing in he-here?"

"She wanted to tag along with me." Kira looked up at the door. Ayasegawa was standing there with a small purple pouch tied together with a bright blue bow cradled in his hands delicately. "Is this a bad time..? I... I could come back, you know."

"Wha..? No! I'm fine-really! Please, come in!" Kira stood up and politely waved Ayasegawa in. Ayasegawa strode in with that proud smile of his. Kira bowed slightly and than motioned Ayasegawa to sit in the chair in front of his desk. Ayasegawa did as he after he picked Yachiru off the desk top and put her on the floor. She pouted and gave a dirty look but the two men just ignored her. "Sorry, I was just recalling unpleasant memories of Ich... someone. Anyway, why are you here, Ayasegawa-san?"

"Oh, uh-here!" Ayasegawa shoved the small pouch out in front of himself for Kira to take. Kira titled his head and raised his eyebrows just slightly but took the small pouch none-the-less. "It's just some chocolates, but I like them a lot so I thought you would, too. Well, I mean, uh-"

"Peacock thinks your cute, Izurun!" Yachiru piped up before Ayasegawa could finish. Ayasegawa did not approve of that at all though. He looked like he was ready to commit murder as he flew forward to catch his Fukutaicho. But she ran to the window and stuck her tongue out before jumping out. Kira just sat there, blushing, as he slowly brought the little purple pouch to himself. Ayasegawa stomped back over and flopped down, fuming.

"It isn't that you're 'cute'! I just bought too many and thought you'd like some. And I didn't think I should feed too many to that damn brat! Look how hyper she is without them! Hmph!" Ayasegawa was rather adorable right than, Kira thought, as he pouted with tight lips and held his chin up and his eyes were closed while his eyebrows frowned down slightly and his cheeks...

"...you're blushing..." Kira stated softly. Ayasegawa's eyes bolted open and he sat forward as he waved his hands.

"Am not! I'm just pissed at Fukutaicho! That's all! Got it?!"

"Heehehe, yeah... I get it. Mad-at your fuktaicho. Not blushing 'cause you think I'm cute." Kira was smiling, genuinely smiling, at Ayasegawa. He stopped and watched the pale blonde man as he slowly took on of the ribbon tails and tugged it till it slowly unraveled and the top loosened open. Kira reached inside and pulled out a small, bite-size milk chocolate with orange stripes across the top. He took it into his mouth and quietly moaned to himself at the taste. All the while Ayasegawa just stared with eyes and mouth open as his cheeks took on deeper shades of red until a shiver ran up his spine when Kira moaned. "Mmm... They are good, huh? I haven't had chocolate like this since I was young."

"Really..? You like it? I can give you more if you want!"

"Huh? No, no! It'sfine, Ayasegawa-san! I really do like them though. I just don't eat sweets all the time, so these will last me awhile. Thank you for the thought."

"Please, call me Yamichika, Kira-fukutaicho." Ayasegawa beamed at Kira with a bright smile.

"Ok, but call me Izuru than." Kira placed the pouch on his desk carefully before getting up and walking around his desk to where Ayasegawa was to bow politely and show his thanks. Ayasegawa stood up and suddenly hugged Kira, taking the blond by surprise. But as not to offend, Kira hugged back. He liked the warmth and friendliness Ayasegawa offered. It was different from Hisagi's hugs the night before. These were soft and full of life and Hisagi's were... just hot and lustful. Kira closed his eyes and rested his head on Ayasegawa's shoulder. Ayasegawa only smiled and caressed tighter at Kira's acceptance. He wanted to hold the Fukutaicho for the rest of their lives even if Kira didn't. He had had a crush on Kira for a while but never thought to ask or get close to him in the past. Every time he saw him Ikkaku bashed him for not saying anything or saying something that made Kira uncomfortable. Last night he even made him and Hisagi run away, thanks to his bickering with Ikkaku, who was telling him to interfere with the date and ask for him and Ikkaku to join.

"Izuru-sama?"

"Just -san is fine, Yamichika-san."

"Ah, yeah, Izuru-san. Um, " Ayasegawa pulled away from Kira and looked him in the eyes. Kira slowly started to blush at the relentless eyes peering into his own for so long. "Would... uh, you like to go out some time..?"

"G-go out?" Kira pulled his arms from around Ayasegawa and turned cherry red. Ayasegawa quickly corrected himself.

"With Ikkaku, too! Like us, going out and drinking. Having fun, you know? The guys at the 11th are all meat-heads and jerks, so Ikkaku and I like to have other people to hang out with." Ayasegawa licked and than bit his lower lip and looked at Kira through thick black lashes. Kira smiled and nodded.

"I'd like that. I'm not sure about tonight though. I have a meeting with Unohana-taicho. But definitely soon. I'd like that."

"That's great! Oh, uh, I'll let Ikkaku know, too! I'll go so you can finish your work. Sorry to have interrupted without an appointment." Ayasegawa started to walk away, still looking at Kira. Kira shook his head but smiled.

"No, it really helped a lot. I was upset, but you helped me to relax again, Yamichika-san. Thank you. And for the chocolates, too. Bye." Kira waved a little and than bowed slightly. Ayasegawa waved as he energeticly turned and jogged out.

'He's so funny sometimes...'- Kira thought as he shook his head looking at where Ayasegawa was a moment before. Kira than turned and looked at his desk, now covered with scattered papers and folders. He sighed and frowned at the sight. He looked up and scratched the back of his head as he thought briefly before turning and walking to the door. 'Mise well just go and see what Unohana-taicho wants with me since I'm in a better mood.'