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This is the last one for a couple of days I have a busy, busy weekend ahead :)

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Hitsugaya's Point of View

I saw her turn and look around her eyes raising to my position so I concealed myself behind a branch peering at her through the leaves. Her eyes lingered where I was as if she could sense my presence. I was almost about to step into her sight when her eyes saddened immensely and she turned entering the Squad Eight barracks. The sun was setting quickly and I jumped to the ground turning around and running smack into Lieutenant Abarai's chest.

"Ahhh...Captain Hitsugaya...Just the man I wanted to speak with..." Renji sneered. I blankly stared at him as I responded in the same tone, "Speak then Lieutenant Abarai. I have no patience for your childish games."

He answered me in a mocking tone with a Cheshire Cat type grin; "I noticed you are enamored with little Hotaru Kira. The world stops for you when she walks into the room. I would be more careful Captain, as it is so obvious for everyone to see. Everyone knows a Captain cannot be linked to a lower class Shinigami. If someone else were to notice, say...MY Captain Kuchiki...You would be in very grave danger, I believe..."

I narrowed my eyes; "Are you threatening a Captain, Lieutenant Abarai?" Very quickly his entire demeanor changed to one of innocence as he said, "Never Captain Hitsugaya! That was never my intention...My sincerest apologies..." He sneered at me before bowing and walking away from me. As it was very dark, I turned quietly entering the Squad Eight barracks and going to Hotaru's room. I stood in her doorway, arms crossed...watching over her. I realized she was stirring but for the first time I didn't move.

I couldn't...

I wanted her to find me...guarding her...

And there you have it...The cliff hanger before I don't post for a few days...My apologizes ^_^ Please, please, please review...I need the love!