A.N- I still feel super guilty about the lateness of my last chappie, so I 'm posting this one early…sortof :P

Schools fine
Yes I have grown
Physics, Art, Accounting
A monkey ate it -

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Answers to questions I've been asked a lot
lately and I'm sick of repeating them.
So for future reference… :P

Sorry I just had a minor TM-LC ( Teenage Mid-life Crisis) and I needed someone to vent on….. Thank you for letting me vent on you. Now, on with the story!

Disclaimer:See chapter one

HITSUGAYA'S P.O.V

' Come on!' No slacking! Double time!' I ordered my teammates. As captain of the A-side soccer team I have to make sure we're in tip top shape.

I'm almost glad for this. It'll serve as a distraction. For some reason I can't stop thinking about her. Momo Hinamori. I kept thinking back on what happened in Science. She's so… naïve…no…innocent. Too innocent . I loved teasing her and particularly enjoyed it when she cocked her head to the side and wore this 'confused look'. It was, dare I say it…cute

Gah! What am I thinking? Momo Hinamori is not cute.

This is exactly why I need a distraction. It's probably from lack of sleep. I'm crazy-talking. Focus Toshiro!

I turned my attention to the drills I had set for my team. With a nod of approval I noted that they were nearly done. Well there's no point in dragging it out so I call it off early.

'All right guys! That's enough! Split into two teams. We'll play a quick six-a-side Minnie. ' (A.N: They're going to play a mini game with six players on each team. For those who thought I was writing gibberish)

They immediately split into two sides:
Kurosaki, me, Shuuhei, Izuru, Keigo, Jinta, v.s Renji,Ikakku, Yumichika, Chad, Ishida and Kusaka

I kicked the ball in and there was a brief scuffle for the ball between Ichigo and Renji. Ichigo got the ball and sprinted off to the opposite side of the field with me following closely behind. Ikakku and Yumichika also attempted to steal the ball but also failed. Kurosaki is one of the best players.

He may be one of the best but even he is no match for Chads defense skills. So when he saw the giant fast approaching, he quickly did a neat pass to me and I took the ball as if it were second nature.

I sprinted the towards the goals and almost laughed at Ishida's attempt to stop me (A.N: I'm sorry if you like Ishida. I do!. It's just I had to show Hitsugaya's level compared to others) and I was just about to score when….
I froze.

I noticed a girl walking home. It just had to be the girl who happened to be taking up most of my thoughts.

Kuso! Why did she have to come now?

I was so engrossed with my thoughts I didn't notice Kusaka sneak up behind me. When I did see him, it was too late. He had already got the ball and was sprinting in the other direction. I cursed silently.

I hope Hinamori didn't see that. Cuz' that was just lame.

I ran after Kusaka. He cackled madly at me , 'Whatsa matter *Taichou? Something on your mind? Did you get a new girlfriend? You know you shouldn't be thinking about such things during practice.,' he mocked me.
'*Ure-se na *baka! Focus and stop fooling around!' I yelled at him before regaining the ball, sprinting back to the goals and scoring with the skill worthy of an international soccer player. When I looked up I saw Hinamori grinning at me and I got this really happy feeling, which is weird because it actually wasn't that big of a deal. There wasn't even a goal keeper.

Was it because of her? Nah! I'm being stupid. I'm happy because it was a good goal, not because she saw it… right?

I walked back to the rest of the players. Kusaka had a scowl on his face.
'Show –off' he muttered
Everyone else just had these stupid smirks on their faces. My eye twitched at that.
'What are you all standing around like idiots for? Come on! Someone get the ball. We've got a long way to go before we're ready for regionals.'
At that everyone started moving, not wanting to be on the receiving end of my glares the whole afternoon.
When I thought no one was looking I sneaked a look at the now slowly retreating back of Hinamori. I was almost sad to watch her go.

Wait. What?!

I don't know what's been wrong with me the past few days. I've been doing and feeling things that were weirdly out of character.
I refuse to believe it's Hinamori. She's just a strange girl who came at an awkward period of my life. It's probably because I broke up with Yuki I feel like this. Maybe I haven't fully let go of her yet. I watched Hinamori until I couldn't see her anymore. Yeah…that's probably it

MOMO'S P.O.V [RAN'S STORE]

 *Kyaaa! I'm soo happy Ran decided to make me her Maid of Honour ! Of course, I knew she would from the beginning,

I am painting some ladies fingers a particular nice shade of red. (A.N: Yeah… I kind of made Hinamori like a part time worker at the nail parlour, but she only works when she wants to. She doesn't have to do it)

'So have you got any special places in mind for the wedding?' I enquire as I need to to know what with being the Maid of Honour sand all (A.N: I'm just going to say M.O.H for Maid of Honour from now, because I'm going to be saying it a lot)

Rangiku laughed and said, 'I knew it was a good idea choosing you as my M.O.H. Look at you! Already starting on your duties.'
She giggled, told the lady in front of her to choose a colour nail polish and then went into a mock dream-state, 'Hmm…well I've always wanted to get married out in the open. You know? Fresh air. No stuffy churches.'
I briefly considered this whilst still painting the lady's nails. All of a suddenly an idea hit me.
'Hey! Why don't you have it at the Kuchiki gardens? It's one of my all time favourite places and Rukia's brother owns it. We can book an afternoon there so it'll be private!'
Rangiku's eyes widened at that and she gushed, ' Momo! You're a genius! That's perfect.'
I relished the delighted look on her face and I carried on, ' And we might even get a discount .'
Rangiku grinned. 'Better and better.

I feel…smug
We are so lucky that Rukia's family owns the gardens. It's said that their gardens were so beautiful that they had to be opened to the public.
Now all we need is a place for the reception. I'll think about that later.

I finished painting the lady's nails and I asked her what she wants the second colour to be and what colour rhinestones she wants.. I love this part! Their nails look so pretty afterwards. I would do the same but my school doesn't allow nail polish. I know, it's weird. They allow normal clothes but they don't allow nail polish?

[SIGH] We've just learnt just to accept it.. I'll just do my nails for Ran's wedding.

The lady chose white as her second colour and orange rhinestones. It's going to look so pretty!
I chat with her a little bit and find out she has a five-yr-old son whose obsessed with climbing trees ( cute!), she's a yoga instructor/dance teacher, her name is Hama and she's going to her nieces graduation party.
It's funny just how much you learn just by talking to someone. She gives me a card afterwards and tells me it was very nice meeting me. That makes me feel very happy..

After I wave her off I look around for Rangiku only to see her 'sortof' passed out on the couch . I giggle and poked her in the stomach. She groans and lazily opened one eye.

'So have a got a date picked out yet?' I asked, not expecting much.
'Nah!...We're not gonna rush into it, but we don't wanna leave it too long. We'll just speak to Kuchiki-san and see what times the garden is free.'
I nodded.

So at least she's thought about it

Suddenly an evil grin appeared on Ran's face. 'So have you spoken to your mysterious savior yet? Coughloveofyourlifecough.'
I scowled at her. 'Yeah. I did…he apologized to me and now we're science partners.'
Rangiku laughed at this and said, 'Oh gosh Momo! Science partners? Of course you are! What are the chances eh?
'It wasn't by choice!' I defended myself, 'The teacher picked for us….so far we haven't made any plans to do any work …'
'Are you disappointed?' Rangiku teased.
I blushed and said, ' *Uwaa! No! Of course not!'
Rangiku chuckled at me, 'Just teasing Momo-chan'

At that I relaxed and thought back on earlier today, when he froze just in front of the goal posts. I don't really know what makes me think this but I think….I think he was looking a me!
No…it can't be. But there wasn't anyone else around, so it must've been me. If so, I hope he isn't mad at me. Still, I get a shiver down my spine whenever I think about how he scored that goal. There wasn't a goal-keeper, so it wasn't the fact that he scored, but rather the way he scored. It was awesome.

Maybe I should go support him at his next game. I'll ask Hime when the next game will be. She seems to keep track of these things.

I sigh. I also have to make an effort to think about what do for the science expo. I'll have to set aside an afternoon of brainstorming with Hitsugaya-kun. But now my main priority is to get a booking at the Kuchiki gardens for the wedding.

So I started digging around in my shoulder bag for my phone. 'May as well do it now. There's no time like the present ,' I mutter to myself .
Triumphantly I pull out my phone. I already had Rukia on speed dial so in aan instant I could hear the dial tone.

'Come on. Pick up!' I mutter to myself again. .I glance over at Rangiku and I am amused to see that she's sprawled on her back, mouth open and snoring so loudly I'm shocked I didn't notice before.

'*Moshi Moshi,' came the familiar sound of Rukia's voice.
'Rukia!' I exclaim, 'I have a favour to ask you…'
There was a pause.
'Yes?' She said confused.
'Well, you know Rangiku-san's getting married right?
'Yeah…' She said still confused.
'It's about the venue for the wedding. She wants to have it outside, so we were wondering, since your family owns the Kuchiki gardens…'I trailed off.
'You were wondering if you could have the wedding there?' she finished off for me.
'Yeah,' I said breathlessly.
'Momo! That's a great idea!' She squealed. I felt elated.
'Wait here. I'll go ask my brother right now!'
I waited for a while only to hear her come back and breathlessly (as if she had been running) say,' YES! He said yes! He says he likes the idea of there being another wedding there. He says it's been a while. I think he got married there too!'
I smile when I heard that.

So he does have feelings

'Perfect Rukia-chan. Now I need you to find out for me when the gardens will be available and what the terms and conditions are, okay?' I ask in a serious voice.
I have to take this job seriously because it's obviously very important to Rangiku and I wanted it to be a success.

'Okey-dokey! Momo-chan you're so cute. I'll get right on it. I'll call to you to let you know. See you tomorrow!'

I smile to myself. Everything is turning out so well. I glance over at the clock on the wall. I think it's time I should be going. I look over at Rangiku. I'd hate to wake her up, but I don't want to leave her sleeping and alone in the shop.
I sigh and walk over to her, ' Ran,' I say and I nudge her.
She mumble something incoherent and just rolled over.
I sigh again, this time exasperated. 'Rangiku! Wake up!' I commanded her.
I wasn't going to stop until she woke up. She rolled over and opened her eyes sleepily.
'We got permission Ran. We can have the wedding at the gardens.' I tell her in the hopes it'll wake her up. It did.
She sat up and grinned at me, 'Aww Momo you're the best!' she squealed pulling me into a death hug.
'I have to go now!' I managed to call out.
Somehow she heard my muffled words and pushed me away giving me a disappointed frown, ' Aww Momo you're the worst!'
I giggled and then tried to defend myself, 'I have to! Okaa-san will get mad otherwise. Unless you want to join us for supper?'
She smiled and said, 'No. It's okay Momo. I have to go home to my Gin anyway. Help me lock up?' She asked me.
In other words 'Lock up for me?'
I grinned and said,' What will you give me?'
She looked at me evilly, 'If you help me lock up, I promise I won't find your mysterious savior and tell him about that love poem you wrote to Aizen-sensei in your fifth grade.'
I blushed red at the memory. He had read it out to the class because it was really good. I would never be able to look him the eye again.

'Fine!' I gave in angrily, 'And it wasn't a love poem!' I denied vehemently.

I thought how mortifying it would be if Hitsugaya-kun ever heard about that

Must make sure Rangiku never meets him. Sure just add that to the endless list of things I have to do….

A.N-I wonder If anyone actually reads these little notes of mine because I'll be honest, I forget to read the Author's notes sometimes. I do not really see the importance of them. I just make them to amuse myself :)

TRANSLATIONS
Taichou - Captain
Ure-se na - Shut up
Baka - Idiot
Kyaa- An exclamation like 'yay'. Can also be negative
Uwaa- Another exclamation (negative)
Moshi Moshi - A way of saying hello. Only said on phone