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[notapineapple]

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[freezetheheavens]

[How long has it been since he's gotten proper rest?

Toushirou doesn't even know anymore, which is why he doesn't bother stopping himself from his training regime. There are small crystals of ice that shimmers around him as he continues to train, pushing his body past the limit.

He keeps on going, only stopping when he becomes aware of a familiar reiatsu approaching him.

A soft sigh escapes from him, his breath showing due to the chilled air that has formed, before he tilts his head back enough to greet the intruder.]

Abarai.

[What do you want?]

[notapineapple]

Hitsugaya-taichou.

[Renji grins as he enters the training arena. He's been looking for the man for a little while. Sure, Rangiku tried to distract him with drinking, but he was on a mission today. He wanted to talk to him.]

Need a break?

[He's even brought green tea.]

[freezetheheavens]

[Toushirou blinks once, as if startled that the older shinigami is the one to ask him to take/need a break. Usually, by now, it would be Matsumoto, but who knows where his lieutenant is.

He's had half the mind to refuse, but he's grown aware of how tired he is, so he simply gives a nod and sheathes a sword.]

Seems like I do.

[What were you hoping to talk to him about?]

[notapineapple]

[Before talking, he heads over to a nearby bench, and places the tea on it beside him for Toushirou to drink.]

Good.

[Was he nervous? Yeah. Yeah he was.]

[freezetheheavens]

[He heads over to the bench, picking up the tea and sitting down. He nurses the cup briefly, glancing over at him.]

You seem nervous.

[notapineapple]

Hah... nah, just thinkin'...

[He's nervous. And his face is a little bit red.]

[freezetheheavens]

....

Abarai, you're turning red.

[What's the matter?]

[notapineapple]

A... Am I?

[He turns to look away for a moment, swallowing.]

Must be warm, huh?

[He's so bad at this.]

[freezetheheavens]

It's summer.

[Toushirou levels a look his way.]

What's on your mind?

[notapineapple]

...Can I ask you a personal question?

[freezetheheavens]

[A blink.]

...Go ahead.

[notapineapple]

...Are you... dating anyone?

[freezetheheavens]

[.................

.....................................

Toushirou honestly looks stunned by the question. Of all things he was expecting to be asked, that wasn't it.

For one thing, people's always viewed him as a child, so dating never really crossed his mind.]

No, I'm not. [Even if people did seem to think he and Hinamori had something going on for whatever reason.]

[notapineapple]

Ah, okay...

[He's silent for a moment, before he said.]

D... Do you want to? [Wait.] Uh, with me? Do you... wanna.... start datin' me?

[He's starting to get really red, and his breathing is starting to get heavier.]

I... I... I mean... shit! Doyouwannagoonadate?!

1/3

[freezetheheavens]

Abarai, you're not making--

2/4

[freezetheheavens]

[Wait.]

3/4

[freezetheheavens]

[What did he just ask him?]

4/4

[freezetheheavens]

[WHAT THE HELL.

Toushirou's stunned speechless. It takes a few minutes before it completely sinks in and he just..stares at Renji in complete surprise.]

...You want to go on a date with me? [What made you decide he was a good choice in a partner?]

[notapineapple]

Y... yeah.

[At least he got it. Right? Didn't have to explain it.]

If... if you wanna. I know a... nice place for food nearby?

[freezetheheavens]

[How is he supposed to react?

Toushirou stares at him as if waiting to see if it's a joke or not. When it becomes clear that it isn't, he sighs out softly.

It wouldn't hurt, right?]

I'll go on one with you.

[notapineapple]

R... really?!

[He's so happy, this definitely isn't a joke.]

Okay, uh... there's a sushi bar down in Karakura Town I like. Y'wanna meet there?

[freezetheheavens]

[That manages to get a small smile from the captain.]

That's fine. I'll meet you there.

[notapineapple]

Yeah? Okay, see you there!

[With a nod, he heads off, texting Hitsugaya the location.

When he gets there, he's dressed rather casually, and simply. A t-shirt and jeans. It's not a really fancy date.

He hopes Hitsugaya isn't expecting a fancy date...]

[freezetheheavens]

[If it was a fancy date, he's going to freeze Renji where he stands.

But the man who comes to greet Renji isn't the tiny captain he just asked out. No, it seems to be an adult version of said captain dressed in in jeans, t-shirt, and a jacket.

He approaches Renji casually.]

Abarai.

[notapineapple]

[Holy shit. Now he goes red all over again.]

A... ah... y'can call me Renji. For tonight?

[He's stammering his words. Holy shit, this was actually happening.]