Crush Or Lust

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Chapter 2

Isshin walked back into the house to find Karin sitting in front of the television. The phone rang, and he answered it.


After a few minutes of talking, he went into the room with Karin and smiled. "Karin. I need you to shower and get dressed. Your going on a date tonight."


Karin's head jerked around so quick, her neck popped in the process. "DAD! I DON'T WANT TO GO!", she yelled.


Isshin then started to frown and locked his gaze on her. "You will go Karin. This is a favor from me to someone else. Just go and have fun and return home. You need to get out and stop being depressed all the time. Now you have three hours in which to get dressed, he will be here to get you then. No more arguments."


He waited till Karin stomped out of the room and started to chuckle. She had no idea what was going to happen. He very seriously doubted his daughter would be back home tonight.

Karin, after cooling off, decided to wear a dress for the night. After thinking about it, her father held his favors in high regard. She came out of the shower and did her hair up in a clip with a few tendrils hanging down next to her cheek.


Then walking across the hallway, she looked in her closet. Even though she dressed as a tomboy most of the time, she did own a few dresses.


Finally settling on a dark blue dress that was short sleeved and had a flowing waist, she then put on hosiery and her dark blue flats. She applied very little makeup and then placed the locket her mother had given her when she was younger, before she had died. Looking at the clock, she jumped as Isshin yelled for her to come down.
Karin only stopped long enough to grab her clutch that went with the dress and then stopped at the top of the stairs, taking a deep breath.

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Isshin smiled. "Hello, who are you and what did you do with Karin?"

Karin giggled as she stood next to her dad. "You did say it was a favor."


Isshin nodded and took her arm, steering her into the kitchen. "Karin, this is your date for the night."

Toushirou gasped as he turned around. Standing before him was a vision of heaven. "Hello again Karin.", he finally managed to get out after his voice returned.


Karin couldn't help but stare. Toushirou, the boy who had plagued her dreams for the past four years was standing there before her. He was wearing a dark blue shirt and dark slacks. The shirt brought out the green in his eyes and the whiteness of his hair. "Hello, again."


Suddenly Karin was pushed forwards by Isshin. "Have fun you two."


Toushirou held out his arm for Karin to take. "When is her curfew?"


Isshin smiled again. "I think tonight, she can go without one."


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The two walked slowly down the street and Karin kept opening and shutting her mouth. Finally she broke the silence. "When did you get back?"


Toushirou looked over. "Earlier today. It's been a long four years. You still play soccer?"


Karin shook her head. "I grew out of that long ago. Sometimes I roller skate or skateboard but not much. So how are things in the Society?"

"Much the same. We had so much to rebuild after the attacks that we just finished recently. We were given leave so we left."

"We?", she questioned.


"Yeah, me and Matsumoto. I expect Kira will be joining her soon. He had a little more to finish before he can leave."

Karin turned her head away. "I see. When do you have to return?"


"Whenever we are needed. We can remain as Kisuke does. You should know that with Renji and Orihime being together. Won't be long till those two are wed."


He led her into a restaurant and gave his name. Soon the two were led to a table. "I can pay for my half, um.."

"You can call me Toushirou and no, I am paying for this date. I thought after the dinner we could go for a walk and I could show you where me and Matsumoto are living. Order what you want."

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The dinner lasted for two hours, with the two of them just talking. Karin filled him in on everything that was going on in the time he was gone and he talked about the society and his job. Soon the two were ready to leave and Toushirou took her arm again, leading her towards the park.


Rangiku as well as Ichigo had given him some pointers for the date. The food had been Ichigo's idea and Rangiku had suggested flowers.


As the two of them walked past a flower cart, he stopped and picked up a bouquet of summer flowers and then held them out. Karin took them with a small smile and the two continued to walk.


Before long, they came to a house, close to the Urahara Store. Toushirou took out his key and unlocked the door, leading her inside.


"Well, this is it. Where I live. Do you want some tea or something? We could watch a movie."


Karin smiled. "Tea will be fine and I can make it."


Toushirou showed her into the kitchen and Karin quickly made the tea. The two sat for a while until Rangiku came through the door.

"Oh, excuse me, Captain. I didn't know you were home."


She turned to walk out, only to have Karin stand. "It's fine. I have to be getting home. I do have school tomorrow."


Toushirou frowned. "I had forgotten and I kept you out so late. Let me walk you home. I'll return in a while, Matsumoto."


"It was nice to see you again, Karin. Maybe we can hang out sometime."


"I would like that. Thanks."


Toushirou shot Rangiku a look. "Oh, Karin. Don't forget your flowers.", Rangiku said with a smile and gave them to her.

"Thanks."


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Before long, much too soon for Karin's liking, they were back at her home. Toushirou stood with his hands in his pockets and then sighed. "I really enjoyed myself tonight. Can I see you again?"


Karin blushed gently. "You don't have to, Toushirou. I am sure you have someone waiting for you. I enjoyed myself also."


Toushirou took a step closer, to where Karin could feel his body heat. "There is no one else. So, may I see you again?"

Karin stared into his eyes and nodded. "I would like that, Toushirou. I had better go inside."


Toushirou gently grasped her arm and pulled her to his chest. "I am going to kiss you now."


He gently laid his lips over her own. He moaned and she gasped, allowing him to slip his tounge gently into her mouth. Slowly the two kissed and when the need to breath pulled them apart, he smiled at her flushed face. "Until next time. And Karin, you look beautiful. Go on before I am tempted to kiss you again."


Karin giggled and nodded, opening the door and walking inside. As she turned, he smiled and walked off, leaving her to stare where he had been before.

Isshin walked up behind his daughter. "Did you have fun, Karin?"


Karin turned with a smile and Isshin flinched in response to the hit that he thought was coming. "I had a great time, Daddy. Thank you. I need to go put these in water."

Isshin watched as Karin walked off, still wearing the smile. He nodded and then turned, going into his bedroom for bed. He just hoped that the young captain could have the time to have a relationship with his daughter. After all, they both deserved the happiness he had with his own wife before.

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Toushirou walked into his own home and leaned against the door. Rangiku was sitting on the couch and raised her eyebrows. "Well?"


He sat down after removing his shoes. "I took her to the restaurant that Ichigo suggested. I then took her on a walk and got her flowers, like you suggested. We came back here, had tea and I walked her home."

Rangiku noticed the look in his eyes. "Did you kiss her?"

Toushirou nodded.

"And?"

"I had to make her go inside before I kissed her again. I asked if I could see her again and she said yes."


Rangiku giggled. "Your in love."


Toushirou shot his gaze over to her. "What? I mean, yeah I know but.."

Rangiku stood up and patted his shoulder. "She isn't like Hinamori. You know this. Karin waited four years on you, I doubt she will hurt you. If that doesn't show commitment, I don't know what would. Karin knows about us, knows about our jobs. She accepts the fact you are a captain, as well as a shinigami. You wouldn't have to hide your true self and you wouldn't have to be in a gigai all the time. Isshin accepts this relationship. I say see how far it would go. You have spent enough time alone. Goodnight, Captain."


"Goodnight, Matsumoto."

Toushirou went into his room and got undressed, laying down on his bed. As he closed his eyes, he started to smile at seeing Karin, dressed as she was tonight. That smile never left as he drifted off to sleep, dreaming of seeing her again.