Author's Note: I do not own Bleach or its characters. This is AU.
A Good Catch
Toushiro grinned as Momo debated whether to get junior mints or red vines to go with their popcorn. It had been her idea to go out to movies tonight, but it seemed like a pretty good one to him. It had taken some debate for them to agree on a movie to see, but in the end they had finally settled on a comedy. It was a compromise, but it was better than having to sit through the latest chick flick in his opinion. Besides, even if the movie wasn't great, the company was.
Once the vital movie snack decisions had been made, the two of them found seats in the theater. As it turned out, the movie was pretty good. Though Toushiro would admit that it didn't have his full attention once Momo had snuggled up to him and rest her head on his shoulder. He was very grateful that this was one of those theaters where the armrests were able to be moved. Toushiro slid an arm around her shoulders, and they spent the rest of the movie cuddled up like that.
After the movie had ended and the credits had finished rolling, neither of them really felt like parting company, so instead Toushiro suggested they stop for ice cream on their way back to Momo's apartment. The Ben and Jerry's shop was a little out of their way, but their ice cream was worth it. The couple lingered over their ice cream cones before finishing the walk home. They didn't really talk, but Toushiro didn't feel like they needed to. He was simply enjoying Momo's company, and he knew her well enough to realize that she was feeling the same way.
They held hands as the two of them finished the walk back to Momo's apartment. Toushiro couldn't help thinking that it had probably been the perfect date. He saw her to her door. Shoving his hands in his pockets, Toushiro smiled at her.
"I had a really good time tonight."
"Me too." She bit her lip then smiled. "I'd like to keep doing this for long time, Shiro."
"Me too." Toushiro leaned in a little closer to her.
Momo smiled up at him then bounced up on her toes, pressing her lips against his. Toushiro kissed her back. When the kiss ended, he was feeling kind of dazed, and given the look in Momo's eyes, she was feeling the same way. Blushing, she smiled.
"Good night, Shiro."
"Night, sweetheart," the endearment slipped off his tongue unexpectedly.
Her blush deepened, and she slipped into her apartment. Toushiro headed home with a smile that he couldn't wipe from his face.
