A/N: The idea just kinda kicked me, and it demanded me to write it down. For all I know, this could become the randomest story I write. Hope you all enjoy; I'm only just starting out, and my writing isn't strong. But, I hope that throughout the course of this story I'll be able to improve! Ganbatte strawberrii?

Disclaimer: Yes, I love Hitsugaya and Hinamori, but I do not own them.

The HitsuHina Alphabet

A is for Apple

Hitsugaya was sitting at his desk, trying to finish the pile of paperwork that just grew and grew. Matsumoto walked past, holding a slice of watermelon in her hand. She grinned at the silver haired Taichou, waving the fruit around in his face.

"This fruit reminds you of someone, doesn't it Taichou?" Matsumoto said cheekily as she took a big bite out of the slice.

Hitsugaya avoided her gaze.

"I don't know what you are talking about… and start doing some of this paperwork!" He replied hastily.

Hitsugaya hadn't had watermelon in ages. He really missed the taste. He also really missed something else… or more accurately someone else.

"Taichou, you should have a quick break" Matsumoto suggested. "Go and get some fruit to eat as well!"

Hitsugaya closed his eyes. Yes, that sounded like a good idea. To get away from all this paperwork for just one moment and have some time to think about her. He left Matsumoto alone with the paperwork as he went to the neighboring room. He looked in the fridge but there was no more watermelon left. All he found were two apples. Hitsugaya sighed and grabbed them. It was better than nothing. With the apples in hand, he quickly returned to the room next door and was not amused to find Matsumoto no where in sight.

Hitsugaya glared. She obviously used the whole 'go and get some fruit' act as an excuse to make an opening so she could escape from the paperwork. He sat down and took a bite of an apple. He cringed a little. It was more sour than than what he would've liked, very different from watermelon and it wasn't as soft too. But it was crunchy and had a different taste to it. Hitsugaya took another bite and chewed on it thoughtfully as he pulled out a page of paperwork that had to be finished by tomorrow.

"Shiro-chan? Are you there?"

Hitsugaya stopped chewing. 'Hinamori?'

The Fuku-Taichou opened the door just a fraction.

"Are you really busy?"

"Nothing I can't manage, you can come in if you want"

Hinamori entered the room without a sound. She stood there just watching Hitsugaya as he continued working on the paperwork. Without looking up from his work, he asked:

"So why did you decide to come here today?"

"Anou…" She started. "I haven't talked to you for a while now, Shiro-chan and I miss your company." By the end of the sentence, her face was slightly pink.

Hitsugaya hadn't noticed though; he still hadn't looked up yet and instead focused all his energy towards his paperwork.

"That was nice of you."

Crunch

Another bite was taken from the apple. Hinamori looked at the apple in Hitsugaya's hand and then the other apple on the desk. Hinamori let a small smile grace her lips.

"I didn't know you liked to eat apples, Shiro-chan."

Hitsugaya's face went a bit hot, but he lowered his head to obscure it from her view.

"I wanted to eat watermelon, but Matsumoto took the last slice."

Hinamori's smile grew wider. Maybe her childhood friend wasn't as cold as many people thought he was. It was then when something occurred to Hinamori.

"I only just realized, I've never tried an apple before."

Hitsugaya put down the pen he was writing with and grabbed the other apple and threw it at Hinamori. Then he picked up his pen again.

"Ah- Arigato…" She stuttered out. She stared at the strangely shaped fruit and took a bite. Crispy with a slight edge to it. She didnt hate the taste but she still preferred watermelon more. Hinamori let out a soft laugh.

"This apple tastes like you!"

The Fuku-Taichou didn't really think before the statement came out of her mouth, it had just... come out! It was too late for her to do anything; Hitsugaya had already heard it. He put down his pen, stood up and walked over to Hinamori, staring straight into her dark eyes.

"Tastes like me? How do you know what I taste like?"

Hinamori's face flushed red.

"Anou, I meant that- that the apple is like you, not that it tastes like you!" She quickly explained. "Its different from other fruits just like how you are different from other Taichous. And, and--"

A kiss cut Hinamori off. Hitsugaya had had enough of Hinamori's excuses. Hinamori's eyes were wide open; she definitely hadn't expected that. A few seconds later, she closed her eyes, enjoying the kiss while it lasted. All too soon, Hitsugaya broke the kiss.

"So, do you still think I taste like an apple?"

Hinamori was totally shocked. She couldn't say anything. Hitsugaya smirked and walked out of the room.

"I'm going to try and find where that Matsumoto ran off to, I'll see you around Hinamori," he said, with a simple wave of his hand as a farewell.

Hinamori gingerly touched her lips. A smile slowly crept onto her face.

"You know, maybe one day I will like apples more than watermelons," she whispered quietly to herself.

A/N: Well, thats 'A' out of the way; short and quick :)

Reviews are always loved and if anyone has any great ideas about what 'B' should stand for, please do mention it in a review! Your help is always appreciated!

But anyways, thank you for reading and hopefully I will update this soon... XP

&. strawberrii