The three woman walked closely together, leaving one shop to immediately go into another. Each had a couple bags in their hands, full of things they purchased
Kumiko having bought a few new sleep clothes and a purple glass wolf to help decorate her home. It had reminded her of her zanpakuto, and couldn't resist. Spotting a sweet shop a little up the road, "can we go there next? I want to buy something for Kiske " Kumiko asked. Seeing the look the other two women exchanged. "What?" She asked them confused
"nothing Kumiko; let's go there, then how about we grab some dinner? My feet are killing me" Momo said happily, Matsumoto leading the way .
entering the shop Kumiko couldn't contain her smile. It was so cute inside. Light pink walls donned pictures of sweets. Rows and rows of every different type you could imagine filling the floor space. And the smell. Its was divine.
Kumiko walked around looking at what they had to offer. Deciding on three different types to gift to Urahara, she also grabbed two she wanted to try for herself. She had never seen them before, they didn't have them in the world of the living
Kumiko took what she wanted to the cashier, handing her some money before putting her purchases in one of her bags. She turned to see both woman smiling by the door, so she walked over to them "where do you want to eat?" Kumiko asked
"there's a little place a few doors up " Momo said leading them out and up the street "they do a really good sharing platter. Full of all different nibbly bits. Chicken, gyoza, steamed buns things like that."
"it's usually quiet too," Matsumoto added "so we can have some girl talk" walking into their intended destination
it was a small place, there weren't many tables and only one of them was occupied. The smell from the kitchen however made kumikos mouth water
"you go get us a table and I'll order". Matsumoto offered, walking to the bar
Kumiko followed Momo to the table at the back and sat down
"I can't feel my feet" she moaned lightly making Kumiko laugh.
"we've been shopping for about three hours. I'm not surprised. I can't wait to get into my new sleep clothes later" Kumiko said wistfully "thank you for inviting me, I'm having a great time"
"oh no problem! We both had fun with you last night. The guys all really like you too" Momo told the woman making her smile
"they do? Oh good. I was a little worried I had offended you all. Leaving the way I did " is Kumiko said as Matsumoto sat down next to her, placing a bottle of sake down on the table and handing out the cups
"yeah about that". Matsumoto said, ignoring the look Momo was shooting her across the table
"what happened? Who was Kyoraku on about ?"
"you don't have to answer Kumiko" Momo told her kindly, used to how nosy her friend is
"but I want to know Momo" Matsumoto whined prettily "it's been ages since anything has happened for us to have a girl chat about. I want to know about that hicky on your neck miko"
Kumiko laughed at her. Thinking it over
"it's a long story"
"is it about urahara? Are you dating? We saw how you kissed him goodbye" Matsumoto said quickly. Getting out all the questions she had been holding in since they left
"and you're buying him Gifts". Momo said leaning in. She wouldn't push Kumiko. But if she was willing to talk she didn't want to miss anything
Kumiko laughed again
"ok, if you promise this won't leave the table, and you both agree to answer any questions I have. Then we can have some girl chat" Kumiko offered. It'll be better to tell them the truth than for rumours to start she decided
"we wouldn't tell anyone Kumiko". Momo promised
"yeah you can ask us anything, I'm happy to share about my sex life". Matsumoto said "oh here's the food!"
They all leaned back slightly as their food was put in the middle of the table. There's so much!" Kumiko thought. She couldn't wait to try it all ,
saying thank you and each taking a bite . Matsumoto started " so. Who gave you that hicky".
"Urahara did." Kumiko said stopping to let the woman squeal
"are you dating?" Momo said excitedly
"how good is he in bed?" Matsumoto said almost talking over her friend
Kumiko smiled at them, " we're not dating. We're just friends. Good friends. We did have a drunken one night stand though. Which is when this happened" pointing towards her neck
"yeah but is he good?" Matsumoto questioned again
Kumiko laughed "yes. He's very good".
"damn, I never really thought about him like that before " Matsumoto said " he looks so dopey most of the time" making Kumiko laugh hard
"how did captain Kyoraku find out about it, that's who he was referring to in the game yeah?" Momo asked her
"we've all spent time together. And captain ukitake. He guessed when he saw my neck" Kumiko told her. That's the simplified version anyway
"why did you get so mad? When he asked that ". Matsumoto chimed in again
"because he was being an ass". Kumiko laughed "he had being giving us a hard time about it, he apologised and said he wanted to be friends. Then he done that knowing it would embarrass me. That's why I left"
"he ran out after you," Momo said "did he catch up with you?"
"did you punch him again?"" Matsumoto asked laughing
Kumiko smiled at her " he did catch up. But I didn't hit him. I shouted at him though. " she laughed. Before quietly saying
"he wants to take me out on a date tomorrow "
causing another squeal from her new friends, making them all laugh
"you'll have to come over mine for one of our sleep overs after! I want all the details". Matsumoto told her .
Chewing around the best gyoza Kumiko has eaten in soul society she said "right. My turn. What's going on with you and Hisagi?" She asked Matsumoto
"me and Hisagi?" She questioned her
"everyone with a pair of eyes can see that he is In love with Rangiku. Except for her" Momo laughed, nodding at her boisterous friend
"shuhei is sweet, but I don't think anything would happen between us. He's one of my best friends but he's a little. He's not very .." she said trying to explain, deciding on
"dominant " Which made the other two laugh
"oh bless him" Kumiko said "he may surprise you? They say you watch out for the quiet ones"
"that's true, but I don't know. I don't think I can see him in that way". She decided
"what about you Momo?" Kumiko turned to the smaller woman
"what about me?" Light blush started to appear on her face
"you dating anyone? Renji is quite handsome " Kumiko told her teasingly, but was surprised when both woman turn to laugh at her
"we think renji has taken a liking to you Kumiko." Momo said laughing "nothing between me and him. But he seemed awfully interested in asking about you when we said we were bringing you shopping"
kumiko laughed. "I never would have guessed that. He seemed like he was only talking to me to avoid getting kicked again"
"he's just like that " Matsumoto said "he's actually really sweet. And funny. It just takes a while for him to open up"
"but no, I'm not dating anyone. Shiro would probably chase them off if I did anyway" Momo laughed
"who's shiro?" Kumiko hadn't heard that name before
"Tōshirō Hitsugaya, he's like my brother" Momo explained
"and my captain". Matsumoto interjected
"who's your captain again Momo?" Kumiko asked
"captain Hirako "
"oh I've met him, I believe I'm coming to your division next to see how I am with both of your spiritual pressure " Kumiko told her
"yeah. What's up with that?" Matsumoto asked her
"that's another long story" Kumiko laughed
The woman had finished their meal, enjoying their gossip. The had started walking back home slowly through the market, stopping every now and then to look at something. Since leaving the restaurant Kumiko hadn't felt right .
The hairs on the back of her neck were standing up and she felt uneasy. Whipping round quickly, Kumiko scanned the crowed of busy shoppers behind them. No, something definitely dosent feel right
I feel like I'm being watched she thought
"you ok miko?" Matsumoto asked concerned. Also looking behind them
"yeah". Kumiko said slowly. Beginning to walk back home with her friends "I just felt like someone was watching me. It's probably nothing "
she still couldn't shake that feeling though
"probably some guy checking you out" Matsumoto laughed
"maybe,". She granted, not quite believing that, seeing where they were headed Kumiko said " I'll be heading this way. Thank you for inviting me. I had a really great time. "
"no problem. We've loved spending time with you" Momo said sweetly
"don't forget. Your coming to a sleep over soon. We want to hear all about your date tomorrow matsumoto added cheekily
laughing Kumiko agreed "it sounds like fun. I'll see you both soon?"
"definitely "
Kumiko arrived home, locking her door behind her. The whole walk she couldn't shake the feeling someone was following her, but was unable to see or feel anything.
She hated feeling paranoid. Shaking herself slightly Kumiko walked over to the shelf above her fireplace and gently placed the glass wolf she had bought on top of it. Stepping back smiling. It looked great .
heading to the kitchen to hide the two bags of sweets she had bought for herself, knowing urahara would eat them if she left them out. Leaving what she bought for him on the counter ready for the morning, Kumiko headed to the bathroom for a shower
stepping under the spray she sighed as the hot water hit her muscles. Relaxing all the tension she had felt walking home. Grabbing her coconut shampoo she busied herself washing her long hair, not wanting to deal with it in the morning .
stepping out the shower into the steamy bathroom, Kumiko looked at herself in the mirror. The bruises were starting to fade, thankfully. Maybe when they're gone shunsui will find it easier to forgive Urahara. She hated that they hadn't made up .
walking to her bedroom towel drying her hair, Kumiko spotted a rose in the middle of her bed. Walking over she lifted it up and smelt it, it was beautiful. Underneath was a small card. Opening it up it read
I will see you soon
X
it must be from shunsui the butterflies making them self known again how cute
Kumiko put the card in the draw next to her bed before going to put the rose in the vase with the other flowers