A/N: Enter Ichimaru Gin and his creepy grin (that I completely adore). Speaking of Gin, I really need to get to update my GinxOC story...eh. I'll get to it. It's not like I haven't done anything; I started my summer homework today! (Actually I started yesterday, but I only got to page 3 in the book, so it doesn't really count.) Anyway, on to the story!
17: Silver
Sakura was walking down the streets of Seireitei, headed toward the sixth division headquarters when a sudden flash of silver caught her eye. Turning her head, she noticed a young boy leaning against the wall, grinning casually at her. Silver hair fell into his narrowed eyes. But despite the fact that she couldn't see where he was looking, she instinctively knew he was watching her.
Instantly her mind was whirling with questions. Who was he? What did he want? Where was he from? Was he a recent graduate?
He had to be; she reasoned as he detached himself from the wall and began sauntering toward her. A zanpakuto was strapped to his hip, and he was wearing the standard Shihakusho for all of the Shinigami. And his hair was such an unusual color, Sakura was sure she would've have remembered him if she had seen him before.
"Hey there," he greeted her, still smiling. "You're Sakura Kuchiki, right?"
She nodded. "Yes. And you are…?"
The smile widened. "I'm Gin Ichimaru. Nice to meet you."
To be honest, Sakura was finding this whole encounter quite bizarre and slightly creepy, but managed to remember her manners. "Oh no, the pleasure is all mine, Ichimaru-san." She flashed him a tentative smile.
"Well, Kuchiki-chan, I'll be seein' you around." The silver-haired boy turned around abruptly and began walking away, waving a hand in farewell over his shoulder.
Sakura blinked at the sudden departure. "Oh, um…okay. Bye." She watched as the strange boy disappeared around a corner and leaned against the wall that he had previously occupied. His last words were still ringing in her head, and she knew that she would not be able to forget them.
I'll be seein' you around…