Bleach Confessions
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach or its characters, nor do I make money from this fanfiction.
Umeko's Point of View
By: Nocturnal Gemini Princess

8:12 PM~ Aikawa's Sushi & Bar~Date Night~Sixth Division

" What do you mean you can't date someone of my caliber?" I put my chopsticks beside my plate, and Ganju put another shrimp sushi in his mouth. We were at Ganju's favorite restaurant when he dropped the news he wanted to break off our four-year relationship.

"I told you it was unseemly for me, an Eleventh Divisioner, to be dating a fifth seat. Besides, we both know you're weaker than I am," Ganji said with a sharp bark of laughter.

"Oh, I see. Well, Shiba-san, I won't bother you again. " I stood up, flying my drink in his face, dumped the rest of my plate into his lap, and ran into the sixth's rain-swept streets. I also noticed that Ganji didn't come after me or try to stop me. The knife in my heart twists deeper.

Unbeknownst to us, three tacos, as did the bar, had seen and heard the entire scene. Most of the Sixth Divisioners were watching as well. Some were growling in disgust.

I ran until I reached the gates of the Eleventh, and I finally collapsed as grief finally overwhelmed me. The guard at the gate immediately sent for Madarame Ikkaku and Ayasegawa Yumichika.

"Princess," I heard someone call my nickname while someone else lifted me from the ground.

"Princess, what happened, and where is Ganji?" I heard the voice say. I buried my face in the chest of whoever was holding me, and I began to cry. I looked up to see my best friend Ayasegawa Yumichika, his boyfriend Hisagi Shūhei, Madarame Ikkaku, and his boyfriend Kira Izuru. I reached for Yumichika, who took me from Ikkaku.

I whispered to Yumichika everything that occurred this evening, and I sensed his reiastu spike and the looks of concern from our friends. Yumichika then walked away with me in his arms, sending a butterfly telling Unohana taicho if she could come to his barracks, and he promised he would explain because the matter is delicate and private.

Unohana Retsu taicho came to Yumichika's barrack, and she took one look at my tear-streaked face. With a sigh of pity, she led me to the bathroom, bathed me, and clothed me in a giant shirt that Hisagi had given to Unohana.

Hisagi set up the futon in the other room with heating stones and a baby monitor. Yumichika brought some warm blankets, and Kira Izuru brought some over for me.

Ikkaku carried me from the bathroom to the bedroom, covered me with blankets, and kissed my temple. And he smiled when he heard me mutter,

"Night-night, big brother."

Yumichika told the others what had happened that night to me. Ikkaku and Unohana taicho were visibly pissed while Kira looked on with compassion while Hisagi looked on with concern.

A knock and scratch at the door caught everyone's attention, so Yumichika answered the door to find Kuma and a hovering Tori. Behind them were Zaraki-taicho, Ukitake-taicho, and Kuchiki-taicho. Yumichika let them in, and they were told what had happened.

Zaraki announced he was there, along with Ukitake, Kuchiki, and half of the Sixth. Ganji bearly escaped with his life, announced Ukitake-taicho, while Kuchiki-tacho just watched quietly.

Tori made a nest with the extra blankets close to her mistress while Kuma butt her head against Hisagi's knee, who went, got a towel, and dried off the pit bull. Kuma then wiggles her way under the covers that were covering her mistress, and a warning growl, which had everyone move to the living room.

Kuchiki-taichi looked upon the young woman with incredible pity, and he understood better than most what she felt. Ukitake, who is standing beside him, smiles softly,

"What are you thinking about Bya-chan?"

Kuchiki taicho looked at his lover with incredible pity in his eyes as he spoke softly so as not to disturb the sleeping girl and her pets,

"I know how much heartache hurts, and even with time, it doesn't heal all wounds, but finding someone to help you move forward helps. I am hoping Ume finds that someone."

Ukitake only smiled and led Byakuya into the living room. Everyone agreed that I needed to move out of Ganji's place and into my own, so Ukitake and Kuchiki joined them.

"Ume could stay at my place until she can move back into the Sixth's barracks or find a small apartment."

Everyone, including Kuchiki-taichi, stares at him as he smiles at them. Unohana-taicho smiles in her motherly way and pats Ukitake's hand in a motherly way as she whispers,

"Why would you do that without discussing this matter with your lover?"

Ukitake-taicho and Kuchiki-taicho both blushed and cleared their throats,

"We will talk about the matter privately, of course, but in the meantime, Ume does need someplace to stay unless someone wants to inform her father and her other godfather about what has happened?'

Everyone cringed visibly. As everyone knew, Aizen never had much interest in his child except for her birthday and promotions, but it was Shunsui who raised Ume, and if he finds out what happened to his "Plum," all hell will break loose on Ganji's ass.

"I'll give Ume a few days off, but I know she'll come into work anyway, even if I order to stay here." Kuchiki-taicho chimed in quietly.

Unohana smiles her motherly smile and assures everyone that she'll ensure Ume agrees to the few days off.

Everyone agrees and goes home to rest except Unohana, who stays to ensure Ume concurs with the few days off.

I woke up the following day with a start, not recognizing where I was until I saw my godmother, Unohana Retsu, walking into the bedroom with my best friends Yumichika and Kuma at their feet and Tori hovering nearby.

I knew I would get an earful about something, or it could be worse. I sighed and lay back down, covering my eyes. Then I heard my godmother's voice, which was her "don't you dare open your mouth" tone.

"Ume, you are hereby on leave for a few days due to exhaustion brought on by extreme mental distress ordered by soutaicho, and you'll stay with Yumichika until Ukitake-taicho comes for you before the week is up."

Of course, I nodded and looked at Yumichika, who was smiling at me softly. Unohana gently patted my hand as she stood and left me alone with Yumichika.

I turned on my side when I felt Yumichika gently nudge me with his foot, and I gave a warning growl when I heard Ikkaku's voice taunting me.

"Has my Fan Dancer lost her nerve over a breakup with an ass clown?"

I glared coldly at Ikkaku and threw my pillow at his bald head. I leaped up as he flew the pillow back at me, and Kuma caught it. Yumichika just shook his head at us, pointed outside, and tapped his feet impatiently.

I kissed Yumichika's cheek as I chased after Ikkaku. He and I jumped on his back, gig, and Iubbed bhishead, which made him growl in w at me.

"Big brother, I go bye-bye to you so we can wrestle," I said in my cutest little girl voice.

Ikkaku just sighs and nods.

I spent the day helping Ikkaku and Yumichika train the recruits, playing with Yachiru, sparring with Ikkakau and Renji, and playing tag with Kenpachi-taicho.

Ganji did try to reason with me. I just walked away from him while Kenpachi charged him, with Kuma following, growling fiercely, and Tori diving and pecking at his head. I giggled at the sight.

A few days later, Ukitake-taicho showed up at the Eleventh as I played with Yachiru outside Kenpachi's office. Ukitake watched us play for a while until Kenpachi made his presence known,

"Hey, Fan Dancer, Ukitake-taicho is here for ya. Don't have any manners?"

I looked at Kenpachi and stuck out my tongue while sticking my middle finger at him. Kenpachi roared with laughter and shook his fist at me, which I feigned to faint, making him laugh even more.

Ukitake-taicho only watched the exchange in amusement while Kenpachi and I took playful digs at each other. Yumichika just shook his head at us as he joined Ukitake-taicho under the tree, who nodded at Yumichika.

"So, is everything set up for Ume, and is Kuchiki-taichi really okay about her staying with you for a while? If not, she can stay here with me. Kenpachi-tacho would do anything to keep her safe." Yumichika said quietly.

Ukitake-taicho smiles warmly at Yumichika,

"Don't worry about Byakuya. He's fine with Ume staying with me until Kenpachi can turn one of the old unused dojos here into a livable space, which is our plan. Kenpachi wants to keep any want-to-be boyfriends away from Ume. Shunsui has been on a stern watch over Ume."

Yumichika nodded in agreement. Ukitake looked over to see Ikkaku dodge a well-planted fist to his face, smiling as he tested Ume's mettle again. Ukitake laughed when he saw Ume clothesline Ikkaku with a mischievous smirk on her face.

"It seems Ikkaku likes to spar with Ume, does he not," Ukitake asked curiously.

"Ikkaku personally trained Ume once Kenpachi stole her from the Stealth Force. I think Suì-Fēng taicho never forgives taicho for stealing her best tracker." Yumichika said, watching as Ume helped Ikkaku back on his feet as the two of them headed toward them.

I bowed to Ukitake-taicho graciously, and Yumichika sighed with envy. Ukitake smiled gently as I straightened and I stood up with grace.

"Ume, your room is ready, and I would like to show it to you if you would come with me," Ukitake said kindly.

I nodded as Tori landed on my left shoulder while Kuma rubbed her head against Ukitake-taicho's leg. I giggled as Ukitake-taicho reached down and petted her head.

I politely followed Ukitake-taicho a few feet away. Ukitake wasn't like my taicho, but they were together as a couple. Hehe, I think it's cute. I shook my head as we approached the small manor. It was big enough to house at least three families.

I was nearly knocked over by my other "father," who was there, and my taicho. My "father," Shunsui, hugged me so tight I thought he would crack one of my ribs. Luckily, Kuma growled warningly at my father, who let me go. I only giggle at my overprotective Kuma, who sat right in front of me, growling warningly at the three tacos while Tori screeches a challenge overhead came to hover over her four-legged sister... my girls.

I'm still giggling as Ukitake-taicho and Kuchiki-taicho led me throughout the manor, with Kuma, Tori, and my father following. I was led to a vast room belonging to me and my girls with all my things, even my bookshelves. The walls were painted cool lavender with white trimming to match my stuff. In contrast, the bathroom had been painted blue like a clear ocean, with bath towels and rugs that reminded me of the sand. Finally, my office looked like a lighter version of my hair color with a black desk, paperwork waiting for me, my filing system intact, and a new laptop, a housewarming gift from my taicho.

I hugged Ukitake-taicho, who just laughed good-humouredly and patted my head.

"You were always and still a good girl, Ume."

I blush darkly at the praise, I walked to my desk and did my work which I hadn't done in three days. I know my godmother is going to strangle me, but this work is not going to get done by itself.

Six months later...

I did something stupid. I fell in love again.

To Be Continued...