-A few days later-

"Ah I'm finally out of that dreadful bed" Rukia stretches feeling her back crack she sighs in content "Well good morning Rukia" Kyoraku's voice comes from behind her and she turns in surprise "Good morning Captain Kyoraku" she bows politely only to have her hair ruffled by said person.

"Captain" she squeaks in embarrassment backing away from his hand laughing Kyoraku waves and disappears with a single flash-step 'Why do the Captains all pick on me' Rukia pouts in her thoughts walking along towards her squad to report in to Captain Ukitake.

Halfway to Squad 13 she runs into Kenpachi "Good morning Captain Zaraki" Rukia calls out to him and he pauses in step before swinging around with a grin on his face gripping her to him suddenly and appearing in front of Squad 10 "Ahh Captain" Rukia squeals out blushing deeply.

Blocking her path so she couldn't escape Kenpachi points towards Squad 10's building "Lieutenant Swap" is all he says "But I'm not a lieutenant Sir" Rukia tries to explain but Captain Zaraki wouldn't have any of it completely standing in her way now "Your close enough" Kenpachi answers gruffly.

Sighing Rukia gives in and turns towards Squad 10 and walks into the building heading straight for Captain Hitsugaya's office "Excuse me" she calls out politely knocking on his office door "Come in Rukia" Toshirou's voice calls back to her and she gently slides the door open.

"I take it Kenpachi kidnapped you to" Toshirou sighs upon seeing the confusion in Rukia's eyes "Yes" she answers shyly unsure of what to really do "Well don't just stand there Rukia come in I don't bite" Toshirou teases causing Rukia to blush mildly but shuffle into the room sliding the door shut with a soft thump.

"Sit" Toshirou orders pointing to a seat next to him and she does so "I'm aware that your not a lieutenant but you can still help out" he explains handing her a stack of papers and a stamp with Squad 10's insignia on it "Just press that stamp on the line" Toshirou shrugs seeing no other way to explain it.

"That sounds easy enough" Rukia breathes in relief before stamping the first paper placing it neatly on the desk before grabbing another and doing the same after an hour had passed Rukia sets the stamp down rubbing her cramping wrist "Not use to paperwork are you Rukia" Toshirou asks already knowing what the problem was.

"Here" he holds out his hand and Rukia in confusion places her hand in his a moment later a soft pop greets her ears and her wrist feels much better "Oh thank you Captain Hitsugaya" she thanks him testing her wrist out to find it no longer cramping and picks up the stamp once again.

"It's nothing I use to get cramps all the time when I was first assigned as Captain" Toshirou shrugs blushing lightly at the thought of being able to do something for the person he liked being as oblivious as she is Rukia thinks nothing of the red cheeks and instead asks if he has a fever.

"No" he responds quickly catching himself he repeats "No it's just a little hot in here" he explains thanking the gods Rukia was a bit naïve standing and opening the window to let some cool air blow into the office instantly cooling his flushed face and causing Rukia to sigh softly at the breeze.

Sitting down once more they continue working on the large stacks of documents and finally when the sun is going down they finish off the last stack "Wow I can't believe we got all that done in one day" Rukia yawns out feeling exhaustion creep up on her from a long day of sitting.

"I'm surprised to usually I have to yell at Matsumoto and even then I end up doing all the paperwork myself" Toshirou scowls "Well if you find yourself in need of any help just ask me" Rukia murmurs softly bowing her head and blushing deeply "I might take you up on that offer sometime" Toshirou smiles softly at Rukia.

"Well I suppose I ought to get home Brother won't be to pleased if I'm late" Rukia sighs feeling upset that her time with Captain Hitsugaya was coming to an end right as she's closing the door to his office Toshirou calls out to her "I'll see you tomorrow for lunch" he tells her.

"Alright" she agrees nearly skipping out of the building in a lot better mood now that she would be seeing him tomorrow for lunch closing her eyes she doesn't see Captain Zaraki and she rams right into him "I'm sorry" she wheezes out as Zaraki catches her and winds his arms around her petite body to keep her from falling.

"Should be more careful little Kuchiki" he murmurs releasing her and setting her on her feet steadily before walking away once he's out of sight Rukia throws her hands up in exasperation "Oooh" she growls out stomping her foot "Why do all Captain's pick on me" she huffs loudly unaware of her audience.

"Evening Kuchiki" Shuhei barely gets out before falling into a fit of laughter "What may I ask is so funny Lieutenant Shuhei" Rukia growls out "You should have seen your face when you stomped your foot" he laughs feeling slightly embarrassed Rukia let's out a laugh of her own.

"I suppose I did look funny" she admits sheepishly calming down significantly at Rukia's admittance Shuhei waves to the girl and flash-steps away 'Hmm seems like little Rukia's growing up' he smiles to himself heading back to his squad hoping that nothing would be out of order.

'What was that all about' Rukia thinks to herself walking toward the Kuchiki Mansion only to stop halfway there by Byakuya himself "Brother I was just on my way" she tries to get out but he holds up a hand "I have a meeting" he says before continuing on his way giving Rukia a pat on the head.

"Ok good luck Brother" she calls back to him but receives no answer as usual 'At least he's acknowledging me more than he used to' she thinks to herself stepping into the house only to be swarmed by the maids fighting with herself not to snap at them Rukia calmly asks them to step aside so that she could go to her room.