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For what seemed like a hundredth time, the 5th division fuku-taichou unnecessarily fixed the neatly sliced watermelons on its stainless intricate plate. Making sure that she plunged the whole fruit on cubes of ice for hours before cutting it into smaller pieces,(just the way he liked it) she unconsciously smiled. The coldness of the watermelons radiated through the plate and she felt it whenever she would arrange the sliced fruit every minute.

Cold

Memories flooded her mind, a spiky haired lad with snowy white hair, tan skin and a height that would fit a 1st year middle schooler came into her head(and yes, she is now aware of what a middle schooler is, since she was stationed at the real world within those 40 years).

And for also what seemed like the hundredth time, she whispered.

"I miss him"

Her hands fiddled with her uniform, nervousness and happiness taking over her entire being.

"Will he come?"

You are hereby requested to join the newly selected members from Squad 5 and 6 to a training program that would enhance their Kidou (both Hadou and Bakotou) to aid them in their Advance Training Program. A program that would serve as a response to aid the permanently decreasing members of Kidoshou.

Together with the selected Kidoshou members, the said training will last for 40 years to ensure that the said skill will be mastered by the selected trainees of the said program.

Hinamori sighed, tying the last knot on her small cloth luggage.

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"I will surely miss everyone" she muttered under her breath. Good thing they are given 2 days to prepare and to say goodbye to their close friends. Rangiku prepared a small 'tea party'(but more of a sake party) so that everyone could bid Hinamori good bye.

"Okay everyone! No one should cry, if you cry then make sure it's because you are high! Woooo!" the big busted vice captain shouted for the whole room to hear. She reeks strongly of sake, drinking straight from the small porcelain container. Her small speech earned a chorus of 'Yeah' to everyone inside. The whole Shinigami Women's Association are all present including all the vice captains of the 13 protection squads.

Hinamori giggled at her friend's silliness and the energy of everyone inside, who said goodbyes are bound to be sad?

"I..I would like to thank everyone who came here and made efforts so that this surprise party could be possible, I-I…" she fought hard and tried to swallow the uncomfortable lump on her throat.

"I will miss everyone, really I will. And I promise that whenever I have free time, I would write a letter for everyone".

She lost her internal battle, small droplets of tears slipped at the sides of her eyes.

"Awww, Hina-chan don't be sad, don't worry I will send candies for you!"

"There there Hinamori…"

A chorus of concerns bombarded Hinamori, she was deeply touched by everyone. Her heart feels warm and happy, oh,she would greatly miss them!

But she will not be gone forever right?

She cleared her throat, "So everyone, let's…let's have all the fun we can have!"she raised her small cup, and everyone followed after her.

The people inside the room may not have noticed it but every now and then, her eyes would dart at the entrance of the room, hoping that the 10th squad captain would show up.

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She dragged her feet on the hallways on their squad, keeping her steps discreet as not to disturb her subordinates. It's 2 in the morning and people may get suspicious as to who may be awake at this kind of hour, and that is the reason why she decided to hide her reiatsu as well.

She turned at her barracks and gave it a last glance, a sad smile can be seen in her lips.

"See you guys after 40 years"

She then scurried towards her final stop: Hitsugaya Toushirou's room.

As her feet carefully and slowly carried her on Hitsugaya's room, her heart seemed to pump 100 times each minute on her every step, it is making her a bit dizzy.

A head with white hair stood out in the darkness, his eyes are closed and mouth slightly open. His white sleeping robe exposed a generous amount of his tanned muscular chest. Hinamori cannot help but blush at the sight.

"He is really becoming a man" she thought with much fondness. Though he only got 2 inches taller for the past years she is really happy for him. Getting tall is one of his secret desires, Hinamori knows it even if her dear Shiro-chan would not admit it out loud.

The 5th division vice captain kneeled at the side of Hitsugaya's futon, and without fighting her sense of control, tears trailed on her rosy cheeks. She covered her mouth to suppress the sound of her hiccup, hoping that the sound from her throat would be reduced into a soft intake of breath.

"Shiro-chan, why didn't you come to my tea party?" she said to the sleeping figure beside her, she garnered no response.

"It would have been a happier party if you came" she giggled comprehending what she just said,

"I mean, I would be a lot happier if you were there"

She wiped her face with the sleeves of her uniform, her wet cheeks starting to get a little itchy.

"So Shiro-chan, I have a letter for you, and I hope you will read this when you wake up" she took an envelope from her robes and left it near Hitsugaya's head.

The genius shifted a little, to which Hinamori smiled.

She slowly combed Hitsugaya's soft white tresses with her fingertips. Feeling every strand, every stroke and embedding it to her memory. Who would blame her? She will not see her dear Shiro-chan for 40 years.

She heaved a heavy sigh, she then inched her face towards the captain and when her lips are a few centimeters from his forehead she stopped,

"Bye for now my Shiro-chan"

With her eyes closed, she planted a soft lingering kiss on his forehead, another kiss on his temple, and then another one on his right cheek. Hitsugaya shifted a little after her kisses, because the vice captain is unaware that her long lashes came in contact with the prodigy's cheeks and he felt a little ticklish.

She felt warm after wards, is it just her or Shiro-chan's face also got warmer?

Dismissing the thought, she carried her luggage again and then took a long glance at Hitsugaya's face.

"Ne Shiro-chan, I will write whenever I have free time, ok?"

She stood up and walked towards the hallway of the 10th division, wiping the remaining remnants of her tears, she put up a brave face, and a smile full of determination.

"Yosh! Let us now teach kidou!"

She again fixed the arrangement of the watermelons, and also checked the brown paper bag beside her (for also what seemed like a hundredth time) the bag has the goodies that she bought from the living world that she thought he might like. She closed the bag and then neatly placed it on her lap.

Hinamori brushed her shoulder length hair with her fingers, brushing none existent tangles. She then fixed the barette Hitsugaya sent him through a letter. She thanked Kami-sama that she decided to cut her hair it is easier to fix, and easier to style. Now she kept it up to her shoulders. Her barette holds the upper half of her hair, a semi pony tail as other people would call it. It gave her a delicate feminine look.

A shuffling could be heard and her eyes widened, she knows the reiatsu coming towards her location, it is so familiar that she panicked,

"Shiro-chan…"

and for the last time she brushed her hair and then checked the sliced watermelons and then grabbed the brown bag and…

"Hinamori"

His voice caressed her ears and it is enough to cause an overdrive of her senses. She missed his voice. Her head slowly turned from the brown bag to the captain in front of her, his brows are furrowed as if he is upset about something.

Hinamori Momo got worried, did she choose a wrong time? She stood from her position and then approach Hitsugaya.

The wind blew her hair, she choose the small spot near her room, a wooden hallway that was rarely used, as their rendezvous so that they could enjoy the trees and the moonlight. Worry laced her features, she opened her mouth. But an 'O' shape in her lips is all that she can do.

"S-shiro-chan, I am back" she whispered, she tried to smile her lips didn't fail her but her eyes did.

"I know"

He stepped closer, and for some reason Hinamori's happiness was immediately replaced with fear.

"What's wrong Shiro-chan? Did- did I picked the wrong time? I am so so sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you with your paper works or meetings…"

"It's 11 in the evening Hinamori, unless it's an emergency it is unlikely that there will be a meeting" he again stepped closer his voice sending chills on the vice-captain's spine.

Hinamori hugged the brown paper bag she is holding,

What is wrong Shiro-chan?

The 10th squad captain definitely got taller, he is about an inch or two taller than her now, she was supposed to be all happy about it but right now it aggravated her fear. Her eyes focused in their sandal clad feet, Hitsugaya is stepping closer and closer until Hinamori is now leaning on a wooden wall, the only thing separating them are their clothes and the brown paper bag with her gifts.

She closed her eyes preparing herself for a confrontation on some sort, because in all honesty she really doesn't know what could cause Hitsugaya to be this upset. She then felt a pair of cold hands on both sides of her cheeks, and it gave her comfort. She opened her eyes and the focused it on Hitsugaya's throat.

"Look at me…" he whispered near her ear and it tickled her, she blushed unconsciously.

Hinamori still focused her eyes on his throat, his adam's apple moving every time he would speak.

"Look at me, Momo"

She then compelled, she slowly looked at Histsugaya's green eyes that burned holes on her very soul. Her blush intensified.

He stroked her cheeks and her eyes closed again, enjoying his caresses. She opened her eyes again when she felt a pair of lips on her forehead. After the kiss, Hitsugaya looked again into her eyes, conveying a heated emotion that she is not yet sure of. He then kissed her temple and then looked into her eyes again.

"Welcome…"

He eyed her lips and he could feel Hinamori's face getting warmer, but he doesn't care he waited 40 years for her to be back.

"Back…" he said a few millimeters from Hinamori's lips, and as he uttered the word, their lips brushed ever so lightly but it is enough to ignite the desire inside Hitsugaya.

He angled his face to have better access on her lips, he nibbled at her lower lip at first enjoying the softness and the texture and then he stroked her left cheek, earning him a groan that turned him on for some reason. When her lips parted he stroked her tongue gently, slowly, as if he has all the time in the world. Without knowing it his other hand snaked into her waist, the other remained on her cheek to keep her head in place. Hinamori on the other hand absent mindedly dropped the brown bag on her hands and then put her arms around his neck to adjust with his height. They stayed like that for what seemed like an eternity, enjoying each other's presence, enjoying each other's warmth.

When they both have to stop for air, Hitsugaya rested his forehead on Hinamori's.

"Who said that you could steal kisses, but I, a captain can't?" he murmured while sending butterfly kisses on her cheek and jaw.

"I am not complaining, Shiro-chan" she replied, using all of her will power not to groan.

Hitsugaya stopped his peppering of kisses, "It's Hitsugaya-taichou to you" he said with a feign scolding demeanor.

"Ah, what if I make it up to you with a watermelon picnic?" she said with a playful tone, not leaving Hitsugaya's eyes the whole time.

"Sounds good" he dragged her towards the platter of watermelons, his eyes never leaving her face, even as they sat down.

Hinamori gave him a warm smile, her face as red as a tomato.

She is home.

Author's notes: I consider it a one shot but I am making a chapter 2 of this, so I hope you enjoyed, please leave a review and watch out for the 2nd chapter. Thank you!