Description: Things get hectic in the sereitei when Ichigo and his friends break in. Ichigo helps fight, she finds Chad, because he wont fight her, other soul reapers have to help. Ichigo gets uncomfortably close to her captain.

Rating: T+

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The sun was setting and a wolf girl walked through the Sereitei. She walked into the seventh division, a familiar figure was ahead of her in the distance. Captain Komamura was walking away from her, he was walking behind the seventh division barracks. Zakuro calmly followed after him, waving at Iba who was sitting on the back patio.

Iba called after Zakuro as she walked through the patio and out behind the barracks.

"He misses you Fujiwara-san!"

She paused for just a moment, and then continued walking out toward the trees.

Eventually, she caught up to the wolf man. Komamura smiled and turned around,

"And what might you be doing miss Fujiwara-san?"

Zakuro walked up beside him and caught herself smiling, she looked up at him, "You seem kind of lonely."

He looked down at her, a warm smile on his face, "I'm not lonely, I'm just pondering."

Ichigo took a deep breath of the steamy air as she stepped into the spring. Her muscles ached as she leaned against the warm rocks. Her body slipped below the surface, just her nose and eyes sticking up out of the water. She had spent all day training with Izuru and Shuuhei, and she was exhausted from the fights. They had been trying to get her muscles stronger so she could do some damage when she attacked another person.

Footsteps interrupted her thoughts, her warm brown eyes shot open and she looked in their direction. The woman was tall and curvy, Ichigo recognized her. It was Matsumoto, she had met her briefly. There was another woman with her, a black haired woman with glasses, Ichigo didn't recognize her.

"Hey there Strawberry!" Matsumoto chimed, smiling as she stripped and joined the red haired girl in the water. Nanao shyly went in after her, not saying a word. "How are you today?"

Ichigo smiled weakly, feeling a bit intimidated. "I'm doing all right, a little sore from the training. But I understand I have to get better. This is nothing like what I used to do in the world of the living."

"Oh wow, interesting. What was your team like when you were alive?"

The cat girl took a shaky breath, it had been a while since she had sat and thought about her old life.

"I didn't want to be on the team at first to be honest. But I eventually realized it was my duty, and me and my girls saved the world from an alien race. It was awesome being on a team with those girls."

Nanao nodded, "I did some research about your team. It was impressive."

Ichigo smiled and nodded, "We did what we could."

Urahara smiled to himself as the senkaimon closed behind the group of teens going to Soul Society. He knew they were the only ones who could save Rukia Kuchiki. They had no choice but to succeed.

The wolf girl walked beside the tall captain, she cared for him in a way she couldn't quite understand. Komamura paused when they reached a small pond, it was crystal clear and surrounded by trees. There was just profound silence here. Zakuro looked up at Komamura's face,

"You like being a soul reaper don't you Komamura-Taicho?"

He smiled and looked back at her, "I do. I work for the only man who took me in and was not afraid of my looks."

"I'm not."

They stared at each other in silence, she shifted her gaze out to the quiet pond because she felt her cheeks grow warm. She wasn't sure why she got this way with Komamura, but she always felt so comfortable with him. He wasn't like other men, he didn't look for material things. He truly cared for a person because of their personality and their attitude.

Komamura put his large hand on her shoulder, "You're really something Zakuro-san. Please. You may call me Sajin."

Ichigo stretched, the sun was almost completely gone, she walked in silence back to the third division. She smiled when she saw two familiar faces ahead of her. Shuuhei and Izuru were ahead of her walking together, they were obviously enjoying each others company. Ichigo smiled and tried not to giggle to herself, she thought they looked cute together. The way they acted towards each other and treated one another, she admired their relationship. She wondered whether or not they perhaps had feelings for each other.

She set aside her thoughts once she entered the barracks, Izuru had kept on walking with Shuuhei. Ichigo walked towards her room, the barracks were quiet. Most people were out eating or relaxing around this hour.

Her room was chilly and silent, she sighed and changed into her night robe. It was a soft pink robe that she had been given by Izuru to sleep in. She stared at her bed, and although she was tired, she wondered where her captain was.

Ichigo then picked up the faint sound of voices, she recognized them. She walked out and down the corridor to the main room of the barracks, she paused before she walked out into the room. It was Gin, and Matsumoto. Ichigo froze when she heard her name.

"Gin, I'm not trying to pry, I'm honestly just curious as to what you're doing with this girl. She's not a soul reaper, you know that. "

It was quiet for a few moments, Gin responded.

"I aint' been doin' anythin' with 'er Rangiku, 'sides, what's it matter to ya'? Not like I belong to ya' er nothin'."

Matsumoto seem flustered, "I didn't say that! I'm just wondering, because you two seem oddly close. I mean, I wouldn't want the head captain suspecting you being up to anything you shouldn't be."

"Why don' ya' let me worry 'bout dat Rangiku, I tink I can manage. Thanks fer ya' concern. I got everythin under control nuthin funny be goin' on here."

Ichigo wasn't sure how to feel about it, she felt something for Gin. She felt attached to him somehow, he had saved her life. Wrapped her in his own haori when she was stranded nude in the rukon district. He wasn't a bad person, he was just odd. She wasn't sure if she felt smitten toward him, but she did feel something. But Matsumoto intimidated her. She was so pretty, and was a lieutenant, why would anyone like Ichigo over this woman. Ichigo shook her head.

The red head flinched when she heard them walking, Matsumoto walked out of the front doors of the barracks. Ichigo blinked hard as she walked out, she looked over and jumped when Gin approached her. He was uncomfortably close to her. The cat girl somewhat regained her composure, she was used to him doing this sort of thing.

"No need ta' be worryin 'bout what ole' Rangiku said Ichigo."

Ichigo stared at him for a few seconds, "Uhh… I…"

Gin grinned wider at her, "I know ya' heard what she had been sayin'. Don't be worryin' 'bout it. She don' mean no harm er nothin'."

Ichigo felt her face turn red, and she felt somewhat relieved. Gin didn't seem to care what Matsumoto said, but it didn't help her feel any less intimidated. The cat girl nodded and smiled at him, "Thank you sir."

She turned on her heel and numbly walked down the hall, she wasn't sure what made her want to walk away but she didn't want to be in his presence. She felt stupid. Gin and Matsumoto obviously had a connection, and Ichigo was just getting in the way of it. The red head felt her heart sink, why would she let herself get attached to anyone? No one here was Masaya, and she was dead so it didn't matter anyway. She felt silly for even thinking she would like Gin.

She yelped when a hand grabbed her wrist from behind, a face leaned close to hers, someones chest pressed against her back. Ichigo felt her heart race and she turned her head. The persons hand pulled hers to his cheek and slid her hand over his cheek, Ichigo was frozen. She saw silver hair out of the corner of her eye. Gin's smile was beside her cheek, grinning against her. She felt her face grow exceedingly hot.

"Yer so pretty when yer startled Ichigo."

Ichigo had no words, she felt her mouth drop open slightly. What was she supposed to do?

Gin's skin felt colder than hers, his cheek brushed against hers, and she wasn't sure how close his lips were to her face. Ichigo turned her head in his direction slightly, her stomach fluttered, she wasn't sure how she felt about it. She didn't want to move, but she didn't want to cause any trouble. Her hand was against his cheek, his hand held her wrist. The moment seemed to last forever.

"I-Ichimaru-Tai… Taicho…I'm not.."

She trailed off, she was so confused and nervous. Ichigo felt attached to him, and she wouldn't deny being attracted to him but she knew she shouldn't. His other hand slid over her shoulder and around her neck.

Gin wasn't sure what drove him, or what it was about this girl that made him feel drawn in. He wanted to taste her skin and hold her close to him. He wanted to see fear in her eyes, but also wanted to see passion in her eyes.

He knew she couldn't fight him, or do anything to stop him. He didn't want to drive her away from him, but he wanted to push boundaries and limits. See how she reacts to him. The third division captain had his hand gently draped around her collarbone and neck, her skin was soft like silk. Ichigo pulled against his hands and turned to face him, Gin seized her wrist and grabbed her shoulder and turned her and pushed her back against the wall on their left. He didn't slam her, he just pushed so she could not fight him. Ichigo was startled at first, but knew in her heart he wouldn't hurt her.

His behavior baffled her, she felt uncomfortable, but content with him at the same time. Her big eyes stared up at his narrow slits. Gin chuckled softly and leaned close to her face, his lips were close to hers, "Sorry 'bout that Ichigo-chan, I'm a tad uncontrollable when confronted with such a pretty lil' thing."

Ichigo's breath was tight, she didn't know what to say or do. The silver haired captain rubbed his fingers against the smooth skin of her neck, and he released her hand. Gin then completely released her and backed away, "Have a good evenin' dear. I'll be seein' ya tomorra'"

The red haired girl exhaled completely and watched as he calmly walked down the hall as if nothing happened. She watched him until he disappeared, he didn't look back once. Ichigo put her hands over her mouth, he almost kissed her! The captain almost kissed her! But part of her truly liked it and had enjoyed their small encounter. She shook her head and darted into her room to sleep, she had no idea what to do now.

Ichigo woke to an alarm, it was so loud it hurt her sensitive ears. She rushed outside and ran into Izuru and a bunch of other Soul Reapers, they all stared up at the sky. Ichigo saw a ball of what looked like lightning in the air. Ichigo shook her head, "What is that? Whats happening?"

Izuru shook his head slowly, "They're invading the Sereitei, how can they break in like this?"

Suddenly a loud boom was heard and the lightning blew apart and four comet looking things flew in different directions. Ichigo looked up at Izuru,

"should we go get them?"

Hours later…

Fights had broken out all over the Sereitei, Ichigo hadn't seen Gin all day. She and Izuru helped Shuuhei and the 9th division to search the Sereitei for people that were now being called Ryoka. Ichigo was told that Ryoka meant that they were high priority invaders of the Soul Society. A battle had broken out among Kenpachi Zaraki and the strongest Ryoka. Ichigo and Izuru were unsuccessful in catching any Ryoka. Fights were breaking out all over the Sereitei, the head captain was furious.

It was sundown, and things were somewhat quiet. Many soul reapers were on patrol, but the captains were going to rest to continue searching in the morning, it would be easier. Ichigo was back at her barracks, it was getting late. She was tired, she was sitting in her room alone, Izuru had just gone to help patrol. He probably wouldn't be sleeping. Ichigo hadn't seen Gin all day, she assumed he had been working with another captain or something.

She sat on her bed, she knew she should sleep. There was a lot of commotion outside, people ran by or would shunpo past the building, Ichigo took a deep breath. It had been a long day, but she wasn't sleepy. She heard footsteps out in the hall, but they quickly faded away. The cat girl wondered who it was. She hesitantly got up and slid open her door to peer into the hall. She didn't see anyone. Ichigo stood and pondered for a second, she then decided to go out and see if Gin was there and if he needed any help with anything. No harm in trying to help right?

The mew walked down corridors to his quarters, she gently knocked on his door.

"Come on in!" His voice was cheery and he sounded wide awake. She slid the door open just wide enough for her to walk in the doorway,

"Ichimaru-Taicho, did you need any help with anything tonight? I wasn't sure if you were on patrol or what was happening tonight."

The silver haired man was standing at the desk in his room, he had folded the white haori on the back of the chair and only wore the black shihakusho. Ichigo stared and waited for him patiently. Gin turned and looked over at her, his smile only slight,

"I don' think I'll be headin' out tonight again. Tmorra' perhaps ya' could help me with somethin'."

She smiled and nodded, "Okay, sorry to bother you so late."

He walked over to her slowly, she watched him, her heart starting to pound. She wasn't sure why this was such a thrill for her, but she felt jittery and alive when she was around him. Gin paused and smiled wide down at her, "Ya never bother me Ichigo-chan, I haz no problem with ye comin by to see yer future capt'n."

Her heart beat quickly in her chest, she knew she should go, it was inappropriate for her to be in his quarters. She took a slight step back, his smile fell and he suddenly released a heavy portion of his spiritual pressure. Ichigo choked up and froze, her chest rose and fell, it was difficult to breathe or move.

Gin chuckled and then suppressed it, "Sorry Ichigo-chan, ya distracted me, I wasn' thinkin' about suppressing my reiatsu."

Ichigo's legs quivered, she didn't want to move for fear of falling down. He chuckled and reached out, he grabbed her hand and pulled her over to his bed and let her sit down. She felt nervous and wasn't sure what to do again. She sat and politely smiled up at him, her smile was weak, she was confused and his pressure had really taken a toll on her.

The captain walked over and looked out his door before sliding it shut. Ichigo felt slightly panicked, she stood up as he walked over to her. She felt special in a way, he was letting her be around him personally in his room. She felt like she had something on Matsumoto. Ichigo shook her head, it wasn't a competition!

Gin tilted his head, she blinked a few times and realized he was standing in front of her. His odd smile plastered on his face.

"So sorry Ichimaru-Taicho! I was in thought…"

She felt like this was her shot, and that she should accept she had a crush on the man who saved her. He was nothing like Masaya, but that kind of what she liked. He was so different than anyone else she knew, she felt attracted to him. He treated her differently, and openly told her she was cute or pretty, he was a good person as far as she was concerned.

The girl reached forward and grabbed his hand, her cheeks flushing a deep pink color. Gin's smile faded into a more surprised expression, he stared as she put his hand to her cheek. He hadn't had someone be so comfortable with him in a long while. It intrigued him.

Gin felt slightly overwhelmed, she was very cute, but so young. He fought with himself about this for a few moments. Ichigo looked up at him, her big eyes glistened in the dim light,

"I'm kind of… afraid I might like you Ichimaru-Taicho… I know I shouldn't, and that I can't really have you, but… I… " She trailed and bit her lip, unsure of what she was doing now. He grinned again and stood closer to her, she did like him, he was right. This meant he wasn't making her totally uncomfortable, she wanted this.

He twisted his hand under her chin and his long bony fingers reached around onto her soft cheeks. Ichigo had a confused expression on her face, her eyes looked full of worry for some reason. Gin pulled her into an embrace and slid his hand up her back and onto the back of her head, tangling his long fingers in her deep red hair. Ichigo shyly put her arms around his solid waist. Gin was all muscle and bone. Gin pressed his nose and lips into the side of her cheek, and inhaled her scent. It was so sweet he couldn't help but keep smiling.

Ichigo's body was hot and she felt embarrassed and anxious about the situation. She closed her eyes when he kissed her cheek softly, this was a side of him she hadn't seen. She wasn't sure who all had seen this side of him, but she liked it. He was an unusual person, but to her it wasn't in a bad way. She had grown accustomed to his behavior and quirks, she liked that she was always on her toes with him. It was high time she found someone that always kept her guessing. Masaya was easy to predict.

Gins hand slid from her hair to the nape of her neck, his right hand found its way to her cheek that was opposite his face. Ichigo just didn't move, he was just caressing her cheek and running his fingers over the back of her neck. She giggled, it gave her chills.

She squirmed around and turned her face toward him, "I don't know why I like you Ichimaru-Taicho… I don't understand it. But…"

His face suddenly pressed into hers, pushing their lips together and silencing her. Ichigo's face lit up again, she caved and kissed back. Unsure of what she would do after the fact.

Her head jerked away when there were footsteps passed his door, Gin chuckled and shook his head, "paranoid as well as anxious are ya?"

"S-sorry."

She yelped when he suddenly picked her up and set her down on the bed next to them, he stood in front of her staring down. Gin's grin couldn't be wider, he didn't know where she came from or why it had been him that found her, but he was delighted to think she was his now. He wouldn't deny he was fond of the girl, but he couldn't help but be giddy when he thought that she was helpless without him. He liked having someone so dependent on him.

Ichigo patted the bed next to her, hinting for him to sit down. Gin just crawled up and onto her, causing her to lay down, he laid down over her, using his elbows to support his weight. Ichigo smiled and turned her head away, afraid to look at his face, she didn't know what to think. She suddenly felt like what she was doing was wrong. As if he belonged to someone already and she was behind the womans back.

Gin opened his eyes and cooed her name, "Ichigo-chan…"

She nervously looked back up at him, his eyes were an ice blue color that almost seemed to glow. She just stared for a moment, remembering Izuru telling her no one ever sees his eyes wide open unless he's hell bent on killing them. Ichigo let out a small gasp, and then covered her mouth, she mumbled through her hand, "you would never hurt me would you Ichimaru-Taicho?"

He chuckled and his eyes narrowed once more, "O' Course not Ichigo-chan, you're far to interestin' for me to even tink of hurtin' ya."

Ichigo felt relieved, and silly for even saying such a thing to him.

Gin surprised her by pushing his face into the side of her neck and nuzzling her. She giggled and wiggled around, Gin nipped a small spot on her neck. She flinched slightly. She turned her head away to the left, as if to give him complete access. He noticed her flushed cheeks, this was far too entertaining for him.

Ichigo's breaths were shaky as he continued to nip and kiss around her neck and collarbone, she was happy he wasn't pushy. Gin didn't fondle her or grope anywhere, he seemed somehow delicate and firm at the same time, it was quite a feeling. Gin then surprised her and rolled over onto his back beside her, pulling her up onto him. Ichigo had a surprised expression, and laughed, he was playful. She stared down at him, she then decided that she had nothing to lose, she leaned in and kissed the captain firmly and felt confident in herself. He reached up with one hand and grabbed a fist full of her cherry red hair, gently tugging her head back.

She stared down at him, her mouth relaxed and slightly open. He turned on his side and turned her too, they were in a spooning position. They laid quietly there for a few moments, Ichigo smiled and felt giddy, she loved cuddling. He was so cute cuddling her, his arm was under her neck his hand out in front of her. They laid in silence for a while until they eventually dozed off, with no idea of what to expect during the following day.

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MewMid: Gin and Ichigo are HOT! lol. I love this couple, I have an unhealthy obsession now… GREAT. ;) Keep Reading my loves!