Anku: Yo! I present you chapter 2! Aaand that's pretty much it.

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Angy: Well thank you very much! Yup * Sigh * unfortunately I have to work on the lemon. * cries in a corner *

Pfft. Only one comment? ( No offense Angy ) Come on people you can do better than that! ^^

" I'm so bored. Shiro I'm bored."

" Then do your homework."

" Umm... No." The female-student huffed and leaned further against the tree while trying to concentrate on her work. But she couldn't because of the boy's whining.

" Shiro."

" ..."

" Shiiiroo-"

" Che. What now?"

" Kiss me." Toushiro's breath hitched as her eyes widened.

" Wh-what!?"

" Just kidding." The girl sweated and glared at her friend, who playfully smirked back at her.

" Honestly... You're so weird."

" And you love me for it."

" ...Whatever."

Toushiro moaned while blinking her sleepy eyes open. She rubbed her head against a make-shift pillow and frowned. Last time she checked, pillows weren't warm and moving. The captain leaned her head up and realized she was lying on Ichigo's chest. He was still fast asleep with his arms somehow strongly securing her.

' Which means I can't get out.' Toushiro grimly thought but laid her head back down and listened to the beating heart. It was beating in medium speed, the feeling of it thumping against her ear soothed her. Sighing, Toushiro made herself comfortable and contemplated on her past.

It's been a while Kusaka. Where are you?

The last time she saw the boy was when he snuck into the girl's dorm to her about his leaving. Something about a family problem. Then that was the last time they shared a laugh, a hug, ... and a kiss.

Don't get her wrong, she loves Kurosaki and couldn't bear to leave him. She loves him just as much as she loved Kusaka.

Toushiro had never felt so confused. Second to deciding whether she liked Kurosaki or not before they started their relationship. But still...

Kusaka or Kurosaki?

What kind of question is that!? Of course it's Kurosaki.

So you would rather choose Kurosaki over your childhood best friend?

" Looks like we'll have to eat out. Unfortunately."

" And why is that?"

The couple were standing in front of the garbage that now had burnt eggs, too-crispy bacon, and let's not even get started on the pancakes...

" Jeez I can't cook worth a damn!" Toushiro rolled her eyes before snatching the spatula from Ichigo's hand and walked towards the stove.

" Of course you wouldn't know how to. Luckily I'm here to keep you from burning the house down." Ichigo gave a big grin as the girl tied an apron on her before getting started on breakfast.

If there was one word to call Toushiro he would say house-wife. And she did look like it too. She had on a blouse with sleeves rolled up, covered by the pink apron his sister would wear. And to top it off, here she is, in front of the stove cooking three things at once while cleaning up the kitchen. He hadn't expect Toushiro to this side of her.

Not that he was complaining. But if that outfit was replaced with a maid uniform... oh god...

Toushiro looked up when Ichigo wrapped his arms around her small waist and rest his chin on her shoulder.

" You look so beautiful."

" I doubt that."

" Haha. I mean it." Ichigo leaned further and placed his lips gently on hers. Toushiro turned her head more and kissed back as her eyes fluttered shut. That's strange... what was she doing again? Oh yeah cooking... She reluctantly pulled away and went back to cooking.

" You should get seated. It's almost done."

" Yeah yeah."

breakfast was ready and the two were seated at the table eating peacefully. Yes, even the Kurosaki Ichigo has manners, much to Toushiro's surprise.

" So where do you wanna go?"

" Well first I have to shower and change so you can drop me off at Orihime's."

" Aw." Toushiro sighed and nibbled on her piece of bacon.

" After that we can head to the park or something." Ichigo's dissapointed look immediately switched to a giddy one and a placed a quick peck on the petite girl's cheek.

" Alright I can't wait!"

" I can."

They finished their meal and Ichigo walked the captain to his friend's house. Last night was wonderful, even after the fact that he got yelled at. Now that did confused him. Toushiro never EVER lets her guard down like that but maybe it's because she was too comfortable to be alert? Yeah that sounds reasonable enough.

" Well I could wait for you inside." He said once they reached his friend's house.

" No you have to go freshen up too. Just come back in about an hour."

" Aw fine." Once they waved, and kissed, goodbye, The two went their separate ways.

" Hey I'm ba- Oof!"

" Haaa! Hi captain! How was your date? Tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me-"

" Geroff!" Toushiro yanked out her grip and had a double-take at Matsumoto's drooling. Was she hungry all of a sudden?

" Now I see..."

" S-see what?"

" You guys did IT. Huh I'm right aren't I? Why else would you come back this late in the morning."

Toushiro frowned. What is this IT? What is that?

" Watching a movie?"

" No no. ' Pop your cherry.'"

" We didn't have cherries. We ate soup."

" No no! Um... Bedding."

" WHAT!?"

" Well did you guys?"

" No you... ugh, I'm going to shower."

" Captain! Wait I'm sorry." But Toushiro was already running upstairs.

The vice-captain sighed. Why couldn't Toushiro trust her own lieutenant to keep secrets?

...

Toushiro dried her hair as she stepped into the guest room. Ichigo should be coming any minute, that doofus. She wondered if they were going back to that ramen place to make fun of the worker. That could sort of be a date.

" Eh? Toushiro? You guys know each other?" She stopped drying her hair and silently walked across the hall to hear more of the conversation. Hopefully it's not Matsumoto drunk talking because everyone knows Ichigo.

" That long huh? How do I know you are not some imposter?" Toushiro walked down the steps and peeked at the door. She couldn't see who was on the other side of the door, but the person's voice sounded to vaguely familiar.

" I think she'll know me. Right, Shiro-chan?" Toushiro's eyes widened and she moved from her spot, now seeing who the owner of the voice is.

" Y-you..."

" Miss me?" Matsumoto looked back and forth from the boy to her captain before cocking her head in confusion. She had no idea what was going on.

" Kusaka?" The captain finally asked, uncertain if it was just an imposter or someone who looked like her long-lost best-friend.

" That's my name, don't wear it out. Wow, you have certainly matured over the years. I hope you're not mad for turning up now."

Toushiro smiled.

" Kusaka, I'm not mad." Kusaka mirrored her smile and rubbed the back of his head.

" Thanks Toushi-"

" I'M FURIOUS!"

The boy backed up while raising his hands up in defence, as the girl stomped over to him.

" You've been gone to god knows where for years! Why haven't you tried to at least contact me!? Hell, I waited for you since someone wants to walk out at the dead of night without any description!" Kusaka sweated.

" W-wait a minute Shiro-"

" And to top it off, what the hell do you mean ' I'm not mad'!? Turning up on this on this very day to which I actually thought I'd never see you again! Hell, I'd hate to even admit it but I cried in my sleep!" Finally taking a deep breath, the captain calmed down before looking up with a crooked smile. " And... Welcome back you dummy."

She hugged her best friend tightly, who hugged her back with equal happiness.

Matsumoto had question marks fly all over the place. She didn't know whether this was another boyfriend of her captain's or something else. She could definitely tell this person must mean a lot to Toushiro and didn't interrupt. That is, someone else had already done so.

" T-Toushiro?" The said girl looked up and saw Ichigo on the sidewalk with a confused look.

" O-oh! K-Kurosaki! I was..." Toushiro pulled away from Kusaka a bit quick and remembered that Ichigo doesn't know about her best friend. That could lead to problems.

With the same thing going in both heads, Ichigo raised an eyebrow at all the surprised looks, but he mostly stared at the raven-haired boy standing quite close to his Toushiro. What's going on?

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Anku: I'm really, really, really sorry about the super delay. I've published works on my other account that I completely forgot about this. Don't worry, I'm still into Bleach all the way. Hopefully, next chapter will make it up to you. ^^

Ichigo: She's been writing lemons about me and Shiro, and some anime called... Soul Eater... She had so much fun, she even said she care about her old stories anymo-

Anku: Alrighty! Favorite, follow, and please review and I'll see you next time. Ahaha... Also, this story will not be serious, it'll be light-hearted humor, romance, and fluff so no need to drop the angst bomb on me. See you next time!