This is going to be the last fluff for a while. Enjoy it while you can
The following day was uneventful, mundane even. A nice change all things considered. Kumiko had been walked to Ukitakes office by Shunsui, where they had spent the morning filing paperwork. Kumiko was relieved when Ukitake smiled sweetly at her apology for the previous day. Patting her head lovingly
"we all have bad days Kumiko. No need to fret" he had told her, previous day already forgotten.
The pair had fallen into an easy routine, completing daily tasks while talking lightly. Ukitake had appreciated the help, the lack of a lieutenant painfully obvious now that he had someone helping him to lift the burden of being a captain.
After lunch Ukitake had Kumiko accompany him around his division, checking on his subordinates and their work. He was clearly very loved amongst his division, although not as fiercely loved as he was by Kotsubaki and Kotetsu. The pair had routinely popped up throughout the day, battling for their captain's affections and praises, much to the enjoyment of Kumiko
Now seated in front of a mirror in Shunsuis home, Kumiko smiled gently remembering their antics as she pulled her hair off her neck to tie up in an elegant updo
The night of the festival had finally arrived. Delighted Kumiko wrapped herself up in the beautiful kimono, securing it snugly around her body. Hair up and secure, Kumiko pulled out some waves at the front, framing her face before sliding in the clip, pink flower sitting against her hair perfectly
"you look beautiful" Shunsui pulled her attention from her reflection, leaning on the door frame watching her. "Every time I think you can't get more breathtaking, you show me how wrong I was"
"thank you" Kumiko smiled at him, his words making her blush. Kumiko began stood up to meet him as he made his way over to her. Leaning down he kissed her sweetly, fingers tilting her chin up to meet him.
"I have something for you" he told her as they parted, noses inches apart, breath mixing between them. Kumiko tilted her head to the side, small smile playing on her lips
"what's that?" She asked playfully, assuming it was the beginning of another bad pick up line, awaiting another kiss. Shunsui, however straightened up, hand dipping into his inner coat pocket. Pulling out a long rectangular grey box, Shunsui opened it to show Kumiko.
A soft breath left Kumikos lips as her eyes settled on the contents of the box. It was a necklace. A long, delicate chain supporting a charm. Kumikos fingers gently traced the pendant, the shape seeming familiar, although she couldn't place it
"it's a Strelitzia flower" he explained, taking it from the box, allowing Kumiko to gently caress the smooth texture "my divisions flower" he added, as Kumiko nodded, remembering seeing the print on the flags surrounding the 8th Baracks
"its beautiful " she told him, the grin on his face swelling her heart "what's the occasion?"
"just wanted you to have something to remind you how much I love you" he told he simply, putting the box on the vanity table
Shunsui moved to stand behind her. Carefully he wrapped the chain around her exposed neck, securing its clasp before letting it drop against her skin. He pressed his lips to her neck before she turned around
"thank you" she told him, fingers coming up to touch the pendant resting on her chest "its beautiful "
"you're beautiful " he told her, kissing her lips hungrily "come on" he added once they parted, securing her hand in his "let's go enjoy the festival"
Kumikos eyes darted around the busy street, taking in the sight. Happily talking shinigami could be heard over the music, steadily getting louder as they passed some merchants selling their wears. The sweet smell of desserts mixed with the fruity smell of sake flooding the street.
Shunsui guided Kumiko through the hustle, others easily parting ways for the captain. Looking down he could hardly tear his eyes away from her face. Excitement was capturing her eyes, looking around happily.
"what would you like to do first" he asked her, pulling her eyes to his
"anything" she laughed softly "everything"
Shunsui smiled wide, leading them to the large garden where a singer was on as small stage. Her beautiful voice filled the area, up beat music accompanied her words, a small crowd of shinigami dancing happily on the grass around her
Pulling Kumiko into the heart of the crowd, Shunsui spun her round to face him. "Dance with me" he requested, large hands pulling her hips into him.
Kumiko smiled, hips swaying to the music as her hands wrapped themselves around his shoulders. Pleased to see her enjoying herself, Shunsui gently caressed her skin, his own hips moving to the rhythm, cheekily grinding into her.
Kumiko laughed at his actions, sliding her hands down to his chest, creating a little space from his lecherous hip movements. Shunsui held her hand in his, guiding her into a playful spin, before pulling her back to his body and holding her close
Neither noticed the attention they were drawing from dancers near by, lost in their moment. The amused looks from others, enjoying the sight of a captain dancing so care free. Unseeing The men appreciating Kumikos curves, the way she moved her hips. Oblivious to The gasps caught in the throats of young woman, at the erotic way Shunsui held her close, pulling her into him.
Kumiko laughed joyfully as Shunsui spun her around quickly, kimono flying around with her, playfully lifting and falling with her movements. Kumiko lifted her feet, balancing on her toes as she spun Shunsui in a circle. The captain played along, ducked under her outstretched arm, stepping wide to spin Kumiko into his side.
Kumiko squeaked in surprise as he dipped her back into his arm, smiling widely. Leaning down her captured her lips with his. Kumiko arms came up to his neck, pulling him close while ensuring she wouldn't fall flat on her back
"I love you" he grinned down to her flushed face, before pulling her up right to melt into his chest
"I love you too" Kumiko echoed, closing her eyes as the music took over their movements once more
Heat flushing both their cheeks from dancing, Shunsui walked Kumiko through the stalls. Following Kumiko as she stopped to see what was being sold. Seeing a small drinks stall, Kumiko hurried to it, catching the attention of the merchant
"two peach sake please" she told him, pulling money from her purse and paying before Shunsui could offer. Handing him a cup, Kumiko smiled before taking a drink of her own. The cool liquid refreshing her dry throat.
"thank you love" Shunsui told her before drinking his own, slowly walking Kumiko backwards to not be in the way of passing party goers.
"what time will the fireworks start?" Kumiko asked, watching his Adam's apple Bob with each pull of his drink, mesmerised by the movement
"we've still got a few hours" he told her, thumb coming up to brush away the moisture left on the corner of her lips from her own sake, putting it into his mouth to suck off. Kumiko watched the movement, eyes watching as his tongue darted out to slowly lick his thumb. Her thought interrupted by a delicious smell reaching her nose
"what is that amazing smell?" Kumiko asked, looking around the stalls, trying to pinpoint where it was coming from. Shunsui looked up, easily seeing over the heads of passer-by's, catching the flavourful smoke coming from a stall a little down the road
Shunsui finished his drink, gently taking kumikos empty cup before placing them on a near by table and holding her hand, "it's coming from over there" he told her, guiding them through the crowed easily
Kumikos mouth watered as they arrived, the freshly cooked array of food begging to be tasted
"what would you like?" He asked her, smiling at the gaze she held on the food
"what's that?" She asked the owner of the stall, pointing at something she didn't recognise
"Takoyaki, ma'am" he explained with a smile "octopus fried in batter with sweet sauce"
"can we have that please? And some of that chicken?" She asked politely, nodding to the skewers grilled chicken, slathered in a glaze
The man nodded, preparing her order as Shunsui grabbed hold of her wrist, stopping her for reaching for her Purse again.
"I don't think so" he chuckled, reaching into his coat to pull out some notes and handing them over. Kumiko rolled her eyes playfully at the man's insistence of paying for everything
"thank you!" The chef told him, handing Shunsui their food with a bow.
Pulling them to the side of the path once more, shunsui noticed an empty bench hidden away, nodding to Kumiko to direct her where to go. Sitting down Shunsui placed the food between them on the bench, smiling at the way Kumiko hungrily eyed the food.
"go on" he laughed, nodding to the spread, Kumiko not needing to be told twice picked up one of the sauce covered balls and popped it into her mouth eagerly. Humming her approval at the sweet taste, Shunsui took one for himself.
"good choice" he praised her, enjoying the meal.
"Everything is so good here" Kumiko told him happily, taking a bite of chicken "I swear I've put on weight"
Shunsuis eyes raked her form, enjoying her curves. "You look perfect to me" he grinned
"give it time. If I keep eating with Urahara, I soon won't be able to fit into my clothes" Kumiko grinned, wondering if her friend was here somewhere having fun.
"you'll just have to wear my clothes then" he joined in on her teasing. Kumiko laughed, catching his eyes cheekily
"if I'm wearing your clothes, what will you be wearing?"
Shunsui pretended to think about it, absentmindedly rubbing his stubbled chin "I suppose I'll have to go without"
"you'll traumatise your poor lieutenant if you walk into work naked" Kumiko giggled, handing coming up to her lips
Shunsui grinned wolfishly at her "perhaps she'll stop trying to get me to do work"
"you're awful" Kumiko laughed, picking up the last of the octopus and bringing it to Shunsui lips, watching as he carefully brought in into his mouth, sucking the sauce from her fingers. Her heart started beating harder in her chest at the sight, contemplating if she really wanted to see the fireworks or if she should drag him home.
Internal battle was decided for her, when Shunsui picked up their rubbish telling her "let's go play some games"
Through the garden where the singer was still beautifully filling the area with her songs, Shunsui pulled Kumiko through another street. More drinks and food stalls were littered around in between carnival games. Stuffed animals, silly hats and keychains decorated the back walls, men happily calling others to their tables to take their chance to win a prize
The loud, familiar shout of a female pulled Kumikos attention. Smiling happily as she spotted Matsumoto cheering on Hisagi and Renji, as they threw balls toward stands of what looked to be sake bottles, trying to knock them off.
Jogging over Kumiko greeted them happily "hi!"
"Kumiko!" Rangiku greeted happily, hugging her "you look so nice! That kimono is beautiful!" she gushed, holding Kumiko at arms length to see her
"so do you!" Kumiko told her, admiring Matsumotos silver kimono, little purple flowers giving it a burst of colour
"hey Renji, Hisagi" she greeted the men, pulling their attention from their game
"yo" Renji called over his shoulder, raising an eyebrow at how beautiful she looked before catching captain Kyorakus eye behind her "captain" he greeted, ashamed of being caught looking
"Renji" Shunsui grinned in return, not minding him appreciating Kumikos beauty, she was breathtaking and deserved admiration"you all having fun"?
"they're trying to win me that panda" Matsumoto told them, pointing at the little fluffy teddy she had her eyes on. "Although they now seem more interested in beating eachother than actually winning it" Matsumoto complained prettily
"Renji couldn't hit it the target if it jumped up and landed on his zanpakuto " Hisagi teased, throwing a ball and knocking 3 of the 5 bottles off the table
"yeah?!" Renji shot back, heaving his arm back to throw his own, knocking down four "what you saying now?!" He shouting at his friend in exuberance. Hisagi caught his eye, challenged accepted. Slamming down more money onto the counter Hisagi said "another two" to the game manager.
"yare yare, you two sure are boisterous this evening" Shunsui smiled behind them, "do you want to have a go love?"
Kumiko grinned up at him widely, taking the place next to Renji. Spotting a scruffy dog teddy in the corner, she asked the merchant
"what do I have to do to win that one?" She asked him
"knock all the bottles off the stand with 3 throws" he smiled at her, handing her the yellow balls.
Kumiko grinned as she threw the first one, knocking two bottles off the stand, Shunsuis loud encouraging behind her making her giggle
"you're going to put me off" she teased him, before throwing another, knocking off another two
"looks like Kumiko is going to put you both to shame" Shunsui grinned at the two lieutenants,who had halted their competition to watch her interested
"go on Kumiko!" Matsumoto cheered behind her
Kumiko laughed, ready to throw the last ball. The second before it left her fingers, Renji sneezed loudly, throwing her off. The ball whizzed through the air, skimming past the bottle, causing it to rock gently back and forth. Kumiko waited, holding her breath as it rocked back and forth. Before settling down and remaining next to the other bottle untouched
"damn it Renji!" Kumiko said turning to the man "did you have to sneeze so loud " she asked him, twinkle in her eye, letting him know she wasn't really mad
Renji rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly "sorry. I didn't mean to throw you off"
"you just didn't want to loose to a girl" she teased hjm, poking his arm playfully, before looking at the dog teddy wistfully " I nearly got him"
"I'll get it for you love" Shunsui said stepping forward, handing the merchant more money
"it's harder than it looks captain" Hisagi warned him
"yeah, we've been trying for ages" Renji added, looking back to the panda he had been trying to get
Shunsui threw the ball in the air and catching it easily "let's hope I'm lucky then" he said before throwing the ball with such speed and power the others struggled to see it. Slamming into the middle of the bottles, all 5 jumped from the table, clattering to the floor below. Kumiko screamed happily, jumping up and down with Matsumoto.
Shunsui looked back at them with a grin, before snapping his arm and throwing the second ball into another table, those 5 bottles joined the others on the floor
"no way" Renji muttered in disbelief
"must be beginners luck" Shunsui grinned at the man, throwing the last ball into bottles opposite Hisagi, crashing them to the ground easily
"we have a winner!" The owner of the stall said happily, "choose your prizes"
"prizes?" Shunsui asked at the plural
"you get three" he chuckled, pointing to what was around him "one per table cleared"
Shunsui quickly pointed out three, grabbing them easily and turning to the others. Both men looking slightly put out at being so easily beaten
Kumiko grinned as she walked up to Kyoraku "that was surprisingly sexy" she told him.
Shunsui grinned down at her, presenting the fluffy dog she had her eyes on. "For you, love"
Kumiko hugged it gently to her chest. Pleased it was a soft as she had imagined. Shunsui turned to Matsumoto, handing her the panda the two lieutenants failed to win for her
"thank you Kyoraku" she told him with a grin, holding it close to her chest, "see boys, that's how a man does it" she teased the other two men
"who's the last one for?" Kumiko smiled up at Shunsui
"I thought I would give it to Nanao chan" he grinned. The little owl with glasses perched on its beak, reminded him of his niece "maybe she'll go easy on me when she realises I didn't finish my paperwork today"
Kumiko laughed at his explanation, wrapping her arm around his and pushing herself into his side "thank you"
"anytime " he winked down at her
"we're going to go get some food" Matsumoto interrupted them. "You want to come?"
"thanks Matsumoto san, but we've eaten"Shunsui spoke for them, "I think we're going to play a few more games before the fireworks"
"no problem" she added, turning to Kumiko "wanna get lunch together tomorrow?"
"sounds great" Kumiko agreed
"youre with Ukitake right?" Hisagi asked her, at Kumiko nod he continued "im the closest, I'll come meet you at noon"
"can't wait ". Kumiko agreed, before they said their goodbyes
"how about we see what else I can win you" Shunsui grinned down, leading Kumiko to the next game