Kumiko laid in bed the following morning, gently playing with the new necklace sitting on her chest, fingers tracing the design absentmindedly. Her lazy thoughts turned to the festival yesterday. She had a wonderful night, Dancing with Shunsui, him spinning her around, holding her close, the thought made her blush gently
The fireworks had been her favourite, the beautiful colours filling the night sky, surrounded by her friends. Her closest friend, seemingly back to near perfect health. Shunsui, who she had fallen in love with harder than she could ever had imagined. Both sharing the experience with her made it all the more sweet
Today was the last day with Ukitake as her captain, tomorrow she will be going back to the 7th, Urahara having been cleared to return to work. She was excited, though she would miss the extra time with Ukitake. He was truly a wonderful man to be around. They had discovered they had a lot more in common than they had first assumed. His third seats never failed to make Kumiko laugh.
However she had missed being in the 7th, spending the days with her best friend. The division itself was great. All the shinigami were lovely, always happy to stop and talk to her on her travels. The fact the 7th works closely with the 3rd, means Kumiko got to work with Kira often, which was nice.
Kumiko hoped he would attend the lunch gathering later, she hadn't seen him in a while and would like to catch up. Momo too for that Matter.
Shunsui was snoring next to her, Interrupting her early morning musings. Smiling gently to herself, Kumiko turned gently to look at his face. He looked younger when asleep. The corners of his mouth upturned ever so slightly, giving him a peaceful look. Kumiko was a little jealous of his eyelashes. So long and thick, something she had to wear mascara to achieve.
He was incredibly handsome. Kumiko couldn't quite believe that this fine man was seemingly as infatuated with her as she was with him. It wasn't just his looks that sent her heart racing. He was incredibly sweet, showing how much he cared through acts of tenderness. He was very physical, always touching any part of her he could reach. Always ready with a kiss, touch, caress.
Shunsui was funny too, he could easily make Kumiko laugh. His playful ways never left for a dull moment. Kumiko reached out, pushing the unruly strand of hair from his face, giving her an unobstructed view of his handsome features.
Shunsuis eyes flickered open at the gesture, smile pulling on his lips at seeing Kumiko.
"morning love" he told her quietly, grabbing her hand to bring to his lips. Kissing her knuckles gently
"morning. I didn't mean to wake you". She told him, just as quiet
"waking up next to you is one of my favourite parts of the day" he told her, rolling over her to kiss her deeply
"mine too" Kumiko smiled up at him, gently stroking his bare chest. The alarm going off next to her pulled Kumikos attention. With a sigh, she reached over to knock it off "there's never enough time in the morning"
"you in a rush to leave?" He asked against her neck, leaving a trail of teasing kisses
Kumiko closed her eyes, savouring the attention "it's my last day with Jushiro. I don't want my last impression to be me walking in late"
"Juu won't mind" he said in return, hand wandering down Kumikos body, caressing the warm skin with his calloused hand, memorising every curve "he's used to me being late" head reaching down to gently pull one of Kumikos nipples into his mouth and sucking gently
"but" Kumiko gasped, squirming under him "I don't like being late. I'm not a captain, I can't get away with it" she explained, hand fisting his hair, the pull making him groan around her breast
"I can flash step you to work" he muttered, pulling off her nipple and blowing cool air on it, making it harden "it'll give us an extra twenty minutes" he encouraged, kissing her other breast "there's loads I could do in twenty minutes " he added before giving her other nipple the same attention
Kumiko groaned at the sensation, pleasure rippling through her body, determination to get out of bed quickly leaving her lust filled mind
"if I'm late." Kumikos warning trailed off into a moan
"you won't be" Shunsui promised, silencing her with a kiss, hand dipping down lower, strong fingers finding her clit easily. "I can get you screaming in minutes " he huskily told her, kissing her neck before kneeling up between her legs
Gently pushing her thighs apart with his free hand, Shunsui slipped two fingers between her dampening folds. Kumiko moaned at the feeling, body arching off the bed, hands grabbing hold of her own pillow
"touch yourself" Shunsui told her deeply, caressing the skin on her thigh as his fingers slowly worked in and out of her. Kumiko opened her eyes, looking to Shunsui between her legs
"what?" She panted out confused
"touch yourself". He repeated, "let me see those hands pleasure yourself" he held her eyes, his own darkening hungrily, fingers working expertly between her legs
Kumiko groaned, his words causing her arousal to grow. Hesitantly, Kumiko let go of the pillow, hands coming to cup her own breasts, squeezing gently.
"thats it" Shunsui praised darkly, hand leaving her thigh to hold his shaft, slowly pumping himself. "Gently tease your nipples"
Kumikos eyes fell on him again at his next command, moaning loudly at the sight. Shunsui pleasuring himself at the sight of her in the throws of pleasure, sent a rush of arousal through her
Doing as he asked, Kumiko rolled her nipples between her fingers, panting loudly at the sensation.
"harder" he encouraged her, picking up speed on both their bodies. Kumikos loud moan feeding the fire of desire in his stomach. Shunsui couldn't pull his eyes away from her "you look so beautiful "
Kumiko moaned, bucking her hips into his hand, seeking more. Shunsui increased the speed of his fingers, rapidly getting wetter, spilling her arousal over his hand, her thighs. The bed sheets getting damper between them made Shunsui groan, quickening his own movements on his painfully hard erection
"Shunsui" Kumiko moaned, arching her back, pushing herself into her own hands
"that's it love" he panted in return "bring one of your hands down, rub your clit"
Kumikos face flushed at his words, one hand leaving her nipple to smooth the skin down her stomach. Catching his eyes once more, Kumiko gently teased her bottom lip with her teeth, delicate fingers dipping lower to gently brush against her most sensitive area. Kumiko groaned at the contact, rubbing slow circles against herself, fingers brushing against his own working inside her. The feel of how wet she was, accompanied by the sounds her sex was making at his movements flushed her cheeks.
"you're soaking love" Shunsui muttered, looking down between them,"do your fingers feel good rubbing yourself ?" Kumiko nodded in response, too far gone to form a sentence, increasing the speed of her own fingers "you going to make yourself cum? Clench that tight little pussy around my fingers?" Shunsui muttered dirtily, his own words pushing him closer to erupting
"please" Kumiko shouted out , pleasure becoming almost too much to handle. Teetering on the edge, needing that final push into euphoria
"pinch your clit love" he directed, panting heavily as his fingers curled inside her, unrelentingly brushing against her bundle of sensitive nerves. Kumiko gently pinched herself, eyes rolling back into her head as she screamed around her orgasm. Hand falling away to grab hold of the sheets beneath her, Kumiko bucked under him, moaning out her release.
The flood of juices dripped down Shunsuis hand, as he slowed his motions. Gently spreading it over her Mound, eyes transfixed to the sight, before spanking her sensitive pussy gently.
Swapping hands, Kumiko's release slicking his dick as he quickly pumped himself to completion. Familiar heat rising in the pit of his stomach, Shunsui gently squeezed Kumiko's thigh to gain her attention. Half Laden eyes raised up to meet his, before darting down to watch him powerfully stroke himself
"where love?" He groaned out, jaw tightening "where do you want me to cum?"
"on me" Kumiko breathed, watching the irresistible sight "cover me"
Shunsui groaned at her words, looking down just in time to watch himself explode all over her. White ropes of ejaculate landing on her thighs, stomach and core. Slowly pumping himself until he had no more to give, Shunsui squeezed her thigh lovingly. Breathing hard, he lowered his head, closing his eyes as he came down from his high
Kumiko sat up, leaning forward to rest her head against his as he caught his breath. Coming back to himself, Shunsui lifted his head. Grabbing the back of Kumiko's neck, Shunsui pulled her into a desperate kiss. Tongue invading her mouth, dominating her tongue with his.
"You're incredible" he breathed, resting his forehead on hers "so perfectly incredible"
Kumiko smiled softly at his words, before breaking out into a grin "and you are utter filth" she teased him, the liquids on her body cooling uncomfortably. Shunsuis surprised laugh brought a giggle of her own. Leaning in to kiss him gently before she stood up
"I really am going to be late for work now" she said, not unhappily "I've got to shower"
"I'll join you" Shunsui started to get up, Kumiko stopping him with a hand to the chest
"you" Kumiko told him, kissing him briefly "can change the sheets" she laughed at his kicked puppy expression "or I'll never get to work"
Kumiko tightened her grip around Shunsuis shoulders, clinging to his back happily as he raced her to work. Coming to a stop in the middle of the street. Shunsui looked up, locating his friends office window, checking it was open.
"hold tight" he grinned back at Kumiko, securing the hold he had on her legs as he flash stepped to a nearby roof, climbing steadily higher until he reached his destination, jumping easily through the open window
"morning" he grinned at Ukitake, looking up confused from his desk at his friends unusual arrival
"morning, is something wrong with the front door?" He asked amused as Kumiko detangled herself from Kyorakus hold, landing on the floor softly
"this way was quicker" Shunsui grinned, turning to Kumiko "I said I could get you to work on time"
"so you did. thank you" she beamed at him, trailing her fingers across his chest as she walked around to address Ukitake "morning captain"
"morning" he greeted in return " excited to be going back to Urahara tomorrow?"
Kumiko couldn't hide the smile gracing her face "yeah. It'll be good to go back. I'll miss spending time with you though"
"I will still be around" he smiled as she took her seat opposite him "I'll still be helping with your training"
"I'll leave you too it" Shunsui spoke up before they got deeper into conversation , leaning down to kiss Kumikos cheek "I'll see you at lunch Juu" he offered, deciding to go back out the window, sending a wave as they turned to say goodbye
"I'd be willing to bet my zanpakuto that he isn't going to the office" Jushiro said softly, pulling his eyes away from the window, now that his friend was no longer hanging out of it.
Kumiko laughed, knowing for a fact that Shunsui was heading for a sunny rooftop to take a nap on, having told her his plans before they left for work.
Kumiko walked beside Ukitake easily, each enjoying the warm sun, talking as they made their way from the 13th training grounds to return to the office. The break from the endless amount of paperwork was desperately needed by both. Kumiko was thrilled when Ukitake asked if she wanted to watch his third seats lead the training that day
"do you ever train your subordinates?" Kumiko asked him, having just observed his unseated members practice their zanpakuto skills
"occasionally. Its usually left to the lieutenants." He explained, smiling down at her contently "I will sometimes lead the training session with my seated officers. Anyone below that tends to struggle around my spiritual pressure"
"I can imagine" having felt his spiritual pressure first hand, it must be suffocating to those with lower Reiatsu "why don't you have a lieutenant?" She added suddenly, having been desperate to ask for weeks
Kumiko regretted asking the moment she saw his face. Usual peaceful expression was replaced with sadness, something Kumiko didn't want to see on the handsome man's face "sorry, you don't have to tell me" she said quickly
"it's fine" he told her, sparing her a smile "I did have a lieutenant. his name was Kaien Shiba." Ukitake told her, smile fading from his face sadly as he continued "he died. A hollow killed his wife, slaughtered many in my division. He died defending her honour "
Kumiko looked up at him sadly, not expecting the tragic story "I'm sorry"
Patting a hand on her shoulder, Ikitake looked back to where they were walking "he was a wonderful young man. It's been difficult trying to find someone to replace him"
"have your third seats applied?" Kumiko asked him, slightly startled by his laugh
"they have. I believe more to help me than it actually being something they want. " Ukitake smiled gently to himself "I could never pick between them though"
"I can imagine the chaos" Kumiko joined in his laughter "who ever you picked would hold it over the other forever."
"I would never get another moments silence" he agreed, entering his office "I had actually wanted to speak with you about it"
"sir?"
"would becoming a lieutenant be something that interested you?" He asked once sitting back behind his desk. Shocking Kumiko into silence
Kumiko had never really given it a thought. Kira had mentioned it a while ago, but she hadn't pondered over it. While she was certainly qualified for the position, leading others had never been something she strived for. Kumiko believed she worked best as part of a team. She was happy to take orders. Although she could become opinionated if she believed a different approach would be more beneficial, she didn't shy away from taking control when needed
"I've never really thought about it" Kumiko finally said, breaking the silence
"I had assumed as much. I think you would make an excellent lieutenant" he told her kindly, keeping her eye contact "I would like for you to consider becoming my lieutenant, once you're ready to join a division "
Kumikos mouth comically opened and shut, for the first time at a complete loss for words
"I, I still. I'm not sure." Kumiko rambled, trying to form an answer, Ukitake's gentle laugh saving her from continuing
"I don't need an answer today" he eased her anxiety "you still need to see captain Kenpachi, and a few lieutenants if I'm remembering correctly? There's no rush. I would just like you to consider joining my division as my lieutenant when the time comes"
"I'll think about it" Kumiko promised him, mind racing with if ands and buts. Kumiko sighed, deciding to push it to the back of her mind for the time being. After she had seen Kenpachi, she would ask the advice of Shunsui and Urahara to help her decide
Urahara. Kumiko thought wonder what he would think about me leaving his division
Deep down, Kumiko has assumed she would just stay with him. She enjoyed the 7th, and spending every day with your best friend was hard to beat. She knew she wouldn't be his lieutenant, the position already filled by Hiyori. Now that the opportunity has presented itself, Kumiko had to admit she would be a fool to turn it down
Her thoughts were interrupted by a light knock at the door. Turning In her seat, Kumiko stood at seeing Hisagi waving from the door, small smile on his face "Captain Ukitake" he bowed respectfully before grinning at Kumiko "hey, are you ready for lunch?"
"Hisagi! I completely forgot we had plans" she told him, turning to Ukitake "im sorry, I had made plans for lunch. I forgot to ask you"
"you're fine" Ukitake smiled at her, picking up the small clock on his desk to check the time "Shunsui should be appearing soon looking for food. Go enjoy your lunch"
"thank you" Kumiko told him, excitedly jumping up to see Hisagi "I'll see you soon "
"enjoy" he called after her, returning to his paperwork as Kumiko walked over to her friend
"sorry" Kumiko told Hisagi, pulling him from the office "my head is all over the place today"
"anything you want to talk about?" He asked her as they began their walk
"no, not yet" Kumiko said "I need to arrange my own thoughts first"
Hisagi nodded, not about to push her for an answer
"who are we meeting?" She asked brightly, changing the subject
"the usual" Hisagi smiled. "We met up with Kira and Momo last night, they both said they will come"
"I'm glad, I feel like I've not seen those two for ages" Kumiko said, linking arms with Hisagi, something he was getting used to when in her presence "did you enjoy the festival last night?"
"i did. It was fun" he smiled "Matsumoto wouldn't stop teasing us about not winning her that panda though."
"don't take it to heart, apparently those games are a specialty of Shunsui . He won every game we played" Kumiko laughed, still finding the talent strangely sexy