Standard disclaimers apply to the fictional characters of BLEACH used in this story. They are the property of the esteemed Kubo Tite-sensei, and I have no claim over them. Please don't sue.
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Ryuuken stared up at the dark and cloudy sky. The forecast did not predict this storm and it did not look like it will let up any time soon. It seemed that walking home in the rain was the only option.
"Ryuuken-sama?"
He blinked and looked over to his left. Katagiri stood next to him under the awning with an umbrella over her head and another in her free hand. She was not in her usual maid uniform, but rather a dark navy knee-length frock with buttons down the front. The hems and collar was white. Her hair was in its traditional knot.
"Katagiri, what are you doing here?" he asked in slight surprise. He was certainly not expecting to see her at his school.
She smiled at him demurely and held out the opened umbrella to him. "Young Master did not bring an umbrella with him today, so the Mistress sent me to bring you one. I apologize for showing up late."
Ryuuken took the umbrella and watched as she moved to open the spare umbrella. His mind revisited the scene that night.
"Katagiri, stop," he said suddenly and Kanae faltered. The umbrella fell to her side.
"What is the matter, Young Master?" For some reason, he twitched when she addressed as such. The setting seemed inappropriate, especially when there were still schoolmates and teachers lingering nearby.
"Let's go home," he told her. She looked at him in confusion but realization dawned on her.
With a pink face, she protested naturally and reached for the umbrella in his hand. "Young Master, please let me."
"No, let's go. We're wasting time." Ryuuken took her outstretched arm by the wrist and pulled her close. The umbrella was wide enough to fit two snugly under its shelter.
AN: Something a little cute for Ryuugiri. By the way, I'm assuming Ryuuken is culturally deprived and does not know the meaning of sharing an umbrella with a girl in Japanese culture.