Sorry for the confusion but I compiled my chapters 6-10 in one page. CHAPTER 20 soon to come.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
A/N:JUST A QUICK REMINDER. Before you start reading my fanfic, must read Storm and Resolutions by Cynchick, or it defeats the purpose. I love you guys for reviewing :) !
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
Disclaimer II: Nor do I own hitsuhina fanfics THE STORM & RESOLUTIONS by Cynchick.
Warning: Must Read Cynchick's Fanfic The STORM first, then RESOLUTIONS second- before you read mine. M for mature, sexual content.
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I know I sound repetitive but you HAVE to read those following stories in that order before you start with mine. This is my first fanfiction. I was very much inspired to write one after reading Cynchick's hitsuhina fanfics; my favorite pairing. Please review.
WATASHI NO KOKORO (My Heart)
Chapter 19
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Breakfast at the dining hall...
"Oi Hina-chan, that's your fourth bowl of food! Taicho hasn't been feeding you?"
Rangiku pointed out. She was worried about her friend when she heard that they saw her captain carrying Hinamori to the 4th division. So she hurried in the middle of a wedding-related errand and searched for them. Finding them at the dining hall.
Her taicho used his thumb to gently wipe a piece of rice off the side of Momo's mouth. His lips twitched, though his jade eyes were still heavy with concern.
"Shut it, Matsumoto."
Hinamori laughed. "I was just so hungry!"
"Maybe that's why you passed out." Toushiro speculated.
She shrugged as she continued to eat.
"Hina-chan, I'm glad you're feeling better. We have a lot of things to do! I need your measurements for the gown, and-"
"Can't that wait, Matsumoto?"
"Don't you have a captain's meeting to go to, taicho?" Rangiku flippantly asked before turning back to Hinamori, resuming their conversation.
That got him to shut up. Baka Toushiro, how could you forget? Never had he forgotten something so important. He stood and had to gently tilt Momo's chin up to get her attention.
"I'm bringing Unohana-taicho with me after the meeting. Please stay in my office, and don't try to do too much." Eyeing his fukutaicho when he said the last part.
"Hai, Shiro-chan." Momo gave him her most reassuring smile, a feat that she's quite proud of.
Satisfied, Toushiro then disappeared.
"Geeez. I thought he'd never leave! How can you put up with that scowly face?"
Amused at her friend's remark, "I don't know. Like how you put up with it, Rangiku-san."
"Okay, Hina-chan we have to hurry up! I have Yumichika at the seamstress picking out fabrics. I know you're leaving it all for me to choose, but I need you to pick the colors at least. "
"Of course. This is so exciting!"
"We just need your measurements and let's get back before 'captain glum', that soon-to-be husband of yours return."
Hinamori giggled. "Hai, but we have to stop by my place and get my purse first. I know these will not all be free."
How could she just realize this now? Damn... She reminded herself to choose modestly with the meager amount she has to work with.
"Oi, Hina-chan. Taicho probably didn't tell you this but he already paid for everything. Actually, he gave me free reign of some of his funds a few days after he proposed. All. To. Spend. On. You." Rangiku said the last part in a sing-songy voice, lightly touching the tip of her friend's nose with her index finger.
"He what? But I have to pay for something-"
"We have to go. And please don't worry about the price when choosing things from now on. Look at that ring, you think he ever thought about how much it cost? Pick what your heart tells you and don't settle."
Spoken like she was born to shop, Rangiku patted herself on the back for coming up with that original quote. But indeed, the amount that her taicho gave her was enough to provide Hinamori with three lavish weddings.
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The towering double doors opened to reveal the yougest captain of Gotei 13. He entered the meeting room and took his usual post between Kyoraku and Kurosutchi.
"Nice of you to join us Hitsugaya-taicho."
"Forgive me for being late Yamamoto-soutaicho."
"...The king's key is what Aizen is after. And what he intends to do with it along with the hougyoku..." Ukitake continued on.
"Those arrancars in the real world were proof of its successful evolution..." Kurosutchi confirmed and elaborated on what else he found in his recent dissection.
"Most of their reiatsu were captain level, though immature in combat instincts..." Soifon interjected.
The subject discussion continued for another 30 minutes, until Komamura-taicho inquired about the empty captain seats. Making a point to have a united and strong front before battling Aizen and his army of arrancars. He also highly recommended Renji, Hisagi, and Kira for the vacant seats. Which were the current candidates.
"Yes. However, there's a change to this line of candidates you mentioned; more like an addition. It is to my understanding that Hinamori-fukutaicho have achieved bankai..." The soutaicho let the news linger for a bit.
All but one taicho in the room was surprised. Unohana and Soifon looked proud, even the hungover Kyouraku showed signs of interest by turning to look at the person next to him. Kuchiki's stoic eyes moved to look at the boy as well and Zaraki had on that maniacal grin, already thinking of ways to test this newfound bankai.
Meanwhile Hitsugaya looked unaffected; staring at the floor but not really seeing. He was in turmoil.
Why didn't I see this coming? Of course they had to know. There was a witness when she achieved bankai, and he had to explain to Isane how she passed out... Fuck.
"Abarai-fukutaicho and Hinamori-fukutaicho would be next in consideration for the empty captain seats. Let me know if any of you have reasons otherwise... You are dismissed."
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Back in the 10th division office...
"Ittai...what are you doing Rangiku-san? It feels like my eyes are about to pop out of their sockets...ittai..."
Hinamori was trying to do paperwork while Matsumoto was trying to figure out how her friend's hair should look for the wedding.
"Just bear with me a little while longer Hina-chan...I want it to look very modern and yet traditional. But since you two are such a young couple, it should be more modern. I don't care if that uptight Kuchiki-taicho has a problem with it!" She said while placing pins in Momo's hair.
"Ano...Rangiku-san. Please don't make it too elaborate. I don't really want to upset anyone, especially Kuchiki-taicho."
"Nonsense! I have sweet conservative Inoue helping me out in the real world. She's picking out the china and personalizing everything from the cloth napkins, to the chopsticks, and even the glass sake cups-"
Momo gasped. The people from the real world!
"Did you invite them, Rangiku-san? Damn...who else did I forget to invite?" Kicking herself for forgetting these very important people.
"Of course silly! Hmmm... I'll place this white orchid to the side here... thank the heavens for not letting me worry about the flowers Hina-chan! Imagine... orchids during winter time! ...There. So, what do you think?" Matsumoto lifted up the large square mirror that Yumichika had let her borrow.
Hinamori was tapping a stack of reports that she had just finished, and reached for another stack when she glanced at her reflection. Her brown eyes wide.
"Wow...is that...me?" Giggling as she turned to the side.
Matsumoto had transformed her friend's long silky hair high up into a beautiful chignon, the orchid pinned on its side; adding to the elegance. Her bangs all swept away revealing her flawless porcelain face.
"Rangiku...you're amazing!"
They gasped in unison when the office doors suddenly opened. Unohana entered first, followed by Hitsugaya. Rangiku stood in front of the desk, hiding Momo from their view.
"What's going on Matsumoto?" Toushiro asked.
"Ano...I have on my 'wedding' hair Toushiro, and you're not suppose to see it until the wedding." Hinamori said behind Rangiku.
Unohana addressed the awkward moment. "Is it okay if you leave us for a bit, Hitsugaya-taicho?"
As if he could refuse. And what's with all these nuptial rules? Ridiculous. He turned and left the room, rolling his eyes. But smiling to himself as he already saw her reflection on the large window. It felt right to see her sitting in his desk. Like she belonged there.
My Hinamori, my wife. He smiled but looked to see if anyone was around to witness him foolishly daydreaming like some lovesick schoolboy.
Toushiro's mood drastically changed however. Hinamori as a captain. Tch. I have to vote against it. The missions assignments are much more dangerous and her bankai is still so unstable.
His thoughts scrambling for other reasons to deny her the captain seat...but is this the reason why she wanted to be stronger in the first place? He felt defeated at the realization. I cannot ask her not to consider it. It's her resolve.
"You can come in now, Hitsugaya-taicho." Unohana announced as she slid the doors open, interrupting his dour train of thoughts.
Matsumoto had already left to do some more errands, while Hinamori was propped up on his desk, legs dangling. Her long hair free and wavy with the flower now tucked behind her ear. She looked beautiful and ethereal.
There was something protruding out her mouth and it looks similar to a thermometer; something he saw at the Kurosaki clinic once. But instead of body temperature it measures fluctuations of reiatsu.
Her face brightened when they made eye contact, the meter almost fell when she tried to smile.
"How is she?" He asked the other captain, without taking his eyes off Momo.
"She's fine. Although I need you to keep an eye on her just in case it keeps happening. Her bankai must have been so sudden. And with all this wedding preparation, I think she even forgets to eat."
Hinamori looked guilty and shrugged. He frowned at her.
"Thank you, Unohana-taicho." Toushiro said. As the 4th division captain removed the object from Momo's mouth, reading what it indicated.
"You're welcome. And Hinamori-san..." she turned to embrace the smaller girl, "you've come a long way. We are so proud of you! You're going to be a beautiful bride..."
Unohana straightened the orchid in her hair and winked, "Hope to see you at the wedding and not before, ne? You two take care." And with her usual grace, the captain turned to leave.
Momo wiped the tears that streamed down her face, looking sheepish. "Ugh...I've been crying like it'll save Soul Society from a drought!"
Sniffling, she asked, "So...news travel fast, huh?" Referring to her newly achieved level of power, and knowing that Toushiro couldn't have said anything to anybody.
"Yes. There were witnesses."
Why is he so distant?
"Come here, Shiro-chan. I swear, I won't break." She was still sitting on the desk as he came and stood in front of her. She reached up a hand to hold his face, his eyes closed from the pure comfort of her touch.
"What's wrong, Toushiro?" With his eyes still closed, he just slowly shook his head.
He's worried that I might hurt myself with my bankai form.
"You heard Unohana-taicho, she said I'm fine. Honestly, you worry so much Shiro-chan that it makes me feel that you don't trust my ability to protect myself...nor anyone at all."
He opened his aquamarine eyes, and slowly took her hand from his face. Holding it tight.
"No, I trust it...I just don't trust myself...to be enough." I can't always be there to protect you. I already failed you once.
"You are more than I could ever have asked for, Shiro-chan. What brought this on? Please stop, it's upsetting."
"Oi, Momo calm down. It's nothing. I'm sorry..." Caressing her bottom lip with his thumb, he managed to change the subject.
"So how was your day?"
Hinamori looked wary, she bit her bottom lip while she tucked the white lock of hair off his face. Searching his eyes to see if he's really okay. He looked so...uncertain. But she brushed it off, blaming it on her oversensitivity as of late. I would get emotional over a drop of a hat. So stupid.
She grinned. "It was...eventful. How was yours?"
"Full of surprises, and it's barely lunch time."
She laughed, "I know! Isn't it insane?...But Shiro-chan, are you planning on getting some sleep tonight? You look so tired."
"I'm fine, Momo. And you don't have to keep doing our division's paperwork, Matsumoto had the other officers doing them as we speak."
"She told me. But I was here so I figured that I might as well." She shrugged, her smile turning puckish.
"Although... we've never done it here in your office before..." She fiddled with the front of his robe and then slid her hand in to feel his sculpted chest. "Are you afraid to clutter your desk, taicho?"
"...Uhm. No. You realized that we did just take a trip to the fourth division today right?" He stopped her hand from wandering.
"So what Toushiro! I just fainted –I didn't die!" She rolled her eyes.
He inwardly shuddered at her last choice of words. "Baka, Momo. Let's get you something to eat." Lifting her off her perch.
"Ugh...You're so damn mean!" She said petulantly while she was being dragged back to the dining hall.
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A/N: Sorry for the confusion but I compiled my chapters 6-10 in one page. CHAPTER 20 soon to come. And sorry for the delay in the update. I'm healed from the surgery and I'm back to work...plus I got school! Ugh! OChem is soooo Not romantic!