Not Mine Valentine
A Woman's Rules
When Rangiku was done with her task she headed to the woman's society meeting and slipped into the room. Upon seeing Nanao at the blackboard she spoke up in a cheerful manner. "Good morning Nanao!"
"Good morning?" The woman paused before turning to look at her companion. "Your taicho stopped by my division this morning and asked me how to dye his hair. What exactly has gotten into him?"
"I'm not sure. I know that he doesn't know about that thing, so it can't be that. Though I expect when I do eventually tell him he won't react well." Rangiku smiled at her friend.
"What is that thing?"
"Since its just you and I planned on telling you anyways, I spoke to Gin the other day and found out why he did all that he did." The busty female went and leaned on the table.
"Why he? Well, why did he?"
"Apparently taicho is our son, but because I had amnesia the moron decided this was the best way to make things right."
"Ehh..." The snapping of chalk could be heard. "Is this some kind of joke?"
"Nope." Rangiku folded her arms across her chest. "Things would be a lot simpler if it was. But I also know that Gin isn't lying to me on this one. I kind of have known for some time. I've known since I first came across taicho in the Rukongai that he is my little one."
"Yes... well.. if he doesn't know then why is he acting out?" Nanao frowned.
"Acting out?" The other female blinked a couple of times. "Taicho didn't tell you why he wanted to dye his hair?"
"No... he just came in and asked me and we had... a rather interesting argument. Your taicho stuck his tongue out at me."
"Oh dear..." Rangiku took a deep breath before closing her eyes. "This is what I don't get. I know that taicho doesn't know, but he's made it clear why he's doing it. I mean, I have no problem with him dying his hair mind you, its his reason that really bothers me."
"And that reason would be..."
"Gin already told him no."
Nanao found her cheek twitching. "So... you have a problem with him disobeying Ichimaru? I mean, that man..."
"Oh, I don't have a problem with taicho disobeying him on this one either. I mean, the man decided to take a step out of the boy's life. No, my problem has to do with the fact taicho has been going out of his way to annoy Gin. Which, I honestly don't mind either. My problem is I don't want taicho around his father."
"How is that going to work out? If Ichimaru remains with the Gotei Thirteen the two of them are going to have a business relationship that you can't get around."
"I'm not worried about that either. I want their relationship to remain as it was before Gin left. The last thing I want is that child to be hurt simply because Gin decides to be an idiot again."
Nanao paused for a short period of time. "That explains why he is wanting to dye his hair. I guess if he asks again I'll ask him if he seriously wishes to annoy anyone other then Ichimaru. But still... are you really fine with him doing stuff like that?"
"Taicho's still trying to figure out who he is." Rangiku glanced away. "Not that I can blame him considering what his family situation is like."
"When are you going to tell him?"
"I'm still thinking of the best way of telling him. He can be stubborn you know."
"I wonder where he gets that from."
"His father."
"Sure..." The other woman let out a sigh. "While that does explain the whole issue of him wanting to dye his hair, that doesn't explain his other behaviors."
The corners of Rangiku's mouth turned down. "Yes... well... I guess maybe he's just hit one of those rough patches all children go through when they hit puberty."
"I'm just hoping that my taicho doesn't explain to him how to dye his hair. That would be a disaster."
"Who wants to dye their hair?" Both females glanced up to see Soifon glaring at them.
"Aniki does! It was my idea!" Yachiru came into the room. "He's doing it to annoy smiles too! It's a great prank!"
"How can it be a great prank when one of the people involved already knows what you're planning?" Nanao let out a deep sigh.
"Wait... Hitsugaya Taicho is wanting to dye his hair?" Soifon plopped down into her seat. "Does he have a fever or something.
"No... he..." Rangiku felt the corner of her mouth twitch. "He's just in one of his moods, that is the best way to put it. I've already told him no, that he can't dye his hair."
"How well is he going to take that? Unless it comes from another captain he's very well going to do whatever he wants to. I'll have a word with the head captain about this."
"Wait, there is no reason to get the head captain involved." Rangiku glanced at the table. "He'll forget about it in a couple of days like he always does."
"I'll make some tea." Nanao stood up and went over to the counter near the table and began preparations.
"Still..."
"Ahh, Rangiku-san! Are you going to give Hisagi a valentine this year?" The voice came from the door.
The busty female frowned as she looked at the younger of the two sisters. "Hisagi Shuhei, why?"
Kiyone frowned at this. "He does have feelings for you and he'd be a lot better for you then that person."
"By that person you mean Gin." Rangiku watched the two sisters.
Isane glanced down at her sister. "Oi... Kiyone..."
"No, its all right. I have other things to worry about so I think I'll stick to giving valentines to my taicho and the father figures in my life this year. Goodness knows its been rather... dismal."
"But..." The taller sister covered the younger ones mouth.