Minutes to Midnight
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Bleach › Yaoi - Male/Male
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Bleach › Yaoi - Male/Male
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
41
Views:
20,217
Reviews:
403
Recommended:
2
Currently Reading:
2
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Hide and Seek
a/n: Thanks to everyone's continued support. I'm simply amazed by how much everyone is enjoying this. I put review responses at the bottom. I bring you a new piece this week. It's not part of the main storyline (the one that furthers the plot) but it is a little side bit that I wrote that I thought you all would enjoy. It's short but sweet.
Enjoy!
Title: Hide and Seek
Characters: Gin, Ichigo, mentions of others
Rating: K+
Warning: None
Words: 428
Description: “Methinks someone hath a crush.” Takes place at some point during this series. A sort of interlude to the main "plotty" bits.
“What're ya doin'?”
A hint of embarrassment tinted Ichigo's cheeks as he sat up on the couch. “Hiding.”
Gin made a point of turning around and looking at everything before he added, “In my room?”
Rubbing the back of his head as the blush fought a fine war on his face, Ichigo nodded. “It was the only place he wouldn't look, other than Tousen's room, and I wasn't going there.”
“Who?”
There was an exaggerated sigh and then…
“That pink-haired guy,” Ichigo nearly whispered and then looked around. As if by speaking about him, the eighth Espada would leap out of the white walls and scream “ah-ha!”
Gin tucked his hands into his sleeves, tilting his head to the side. “Sya-chan?”
“He keeps asking about Ishida!” Ichigo explained, throwing up his hands for emphasis. A noise of exaggeration fell from his lips. “He won't leave me alone.”
The former captain's grin widened in amusement. “Methinks someone hath a crush.”
Ichigo shook his head as a full body shudder ran through him. “It wouldn't surprise me.” Then, seeming to remember where he was, he peered at Gin. “You don't... mind, do you?”
“Ichigo-kun’s welcome in my room anytime,” Gin chirped.
“Uh... thanks.” He glanced around, realizing that Gin had probably returned to here for a reason. “Do you need me to leave or something?”
“Nope!”
Brown eyes shifted to the taller man, brow furrowing in a vague sort of realization. “Why? Were you looking for me or something?”
Gin's face split into a bigger grin. “O'course. Ya owe me a sparrin’ match.”
He had nearly forgotten about that. It was... what? Two weeks ago when Ichigo had been given that confusing tour? And had Gin known to look for him here or had he simply been returning to his room?
“How did you know I was here?”
Gin chuckled, coming closer to him. “I just thought of the last place Ichigo-kun would be. And then, I guessed since ya weren't with Grimm-chan.”
“Good guess.”
“Yep!”
Somehow, Ichigo had the sneaking suspicion that Gin had been searching for a little longer than he implied. Their growing friendship was not unknown to him.
He shifted on the couch. “So... a spar?”
Gin inclined his head, interest creeping into his tone. “I wanna see yer mask.”
Rising from the couch, Ichigo reached for Zangetsu, who he had leaned on the nearby wall. In a moment, his zanpakutou was secured to his back.
“Okay. I'm game.”
And just like that, Gin's smile became a touch more sincere.
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a/n: This was just a little side piece to the main plotty bits. A piece of a scene that really didn't fit anywhere else but I still thought you guys might enjoy reading. Lemme know if you did!
Thanks! I look forward to your comments!
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Review responses:
Ranna: Thanks!
Yakumo: I, too, love Aizen in his new outfit. White suits him! Thanks!
SpiderGurl: I haven't explored too deeply the Hyougoku's role in this fic yet, but I'm sure it will come into play. As will the Vizard at some point in the future that has yet to be determined. Thanks for the link! Somehow, I must have missed all that in my searches. Thanks!
Nusku: Thanks!
moonlit dew: Yes, Aizen's definitely given his new protege something to chew on but Ichigo will absorb it all pretty quickly. He's just that kind of guy. I try to stick to the same tone as Bleach itself, comedy mixed with serious drama all in the same episode. It's one of the bits about the series that makes me love it so much, how everything can be so dramatic and then something stupid happens that makes you laugh. Thanks!
Infernum: Oh, Ichigo knows that Gin is a pervert and he'll find it out more and more soon enough, lol. I added you back to the update list so you should be getting them now. Thanks!
Blue-eyed fox: I do try to stay away from using the same regurgitated plots as everyone else. In fact, most of my ideas usually come from noticing a pattern and doing my damndest to deviate from it. GinxIchigo was a pairing I never really considered until my beta requested it, but it's worming its way into my heart, trying to replace my Byakuya/Ichigo OTP. We'll see where it goes. Thanks!
mizubenten: You'll be seeing an Aizen/Ichigo from me soon enough since I like that pairing as well. I owe one to my beta for her birthday and it's coming in bits and pieces so keep an eye out for it. Not to mention it makes a few appearances in the Seireitei Monogatari series. But this one I'm writing now will be a separate oneshot/ficlet/etc. Thanks!
Kuromei: I blame Gin's addiction to Shounen Jump on my beta. She started it, lol. And yes, a lot of information to absorb at once. I thought it was best to throw it all at ya and let ya think about it. Thanks!
bonnenuit: Thanks!
Jendo: Glad to see I've hooked another one! Gin's character is always hard for me but I think I'm finding my way. There's something about this pairing that drags you in and keeps you wanting. To be honest, I don't think I've ever seen one either, until I wrote this one. Glad you liked. Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who reads! And rates as well!
Enjoy!
Title: Hide and Seek
Characters: Gin, Ichigo, mentions of others
Rating: K+
Warning: None
Words: 428
Description: “Methinks someone hath a crush.” Takes place at some point during this series. A sort of interlude to the main "plotty" bits.
“What're ya doin'?”
A hint of embarrassment tinted Ichigo's cheeks as he sat up on the couch. “Hiding.”
Gin made a point of turning around and looking at everything before he added, “In my room?”
Rubbing the back of his head as the blush fought a fine war on his face, Ichigo nodded. “It was the only place he wouldn't look, other than Tousen's room, and I wasn't going there.”
“Who?”
There was an exaggerated sigh and then…
“That pink-haired guy,” Ichigo nearly whispered and then looked around. As if by speaking about him, the eighth Espada would leap out of the white walls and scream “ah-ha!”
Gin tucked his hands into his sleeves, tilting his head to the side. “Sya-chan?”
“He keeps asking about Ishida!” Ichigo explained, throwing up his hands for emphasis. A noise of exaggeration fell from his lips. “He won't leave me alone.”
The former captain's grin widened in amusement. “Methinks someone hath a crush.”
Ichigo shook his head as a full body shudder ran through him. “It wouldn't surprise me.” Then, seeming to remember where he was, he peered at Gin. “You don't... mind, do you?”
“Ichigo-kun’s welcome in my room anytime,” Gin chirped.
“Uh... thanks.” He glanced around, realizing that Gin had probably returned to here for a reason. “Do you need me to leave or something?”
“Nope!”
Brown eyes shifted to the taller man, brow furrowing in a vague sort of realization. “Why? Were you looking for me or something?”
Gin's face split into a bigger grin. “O'course. Ya owe me a sparrin’ match.”
He had nearly forgotten about that. It was... what? Two weeks ago when Ichigo had been given that confusing tour? And had Gin known to look for him here or had he simply been returning to his room?
“How did you know I was here?”
Gin chuckled, coming closer to him. “I just thought of the last place Ichigo-kun would be. And then, I guessed since ya weren't with Grimm-chan.”
“Good guess.”
“Yep!”
Somehow, Ichigo had the sneaking suspicion that Gin had been searching for a little longer than he implied. Their growing friendship was not unknown to him.
He shifted on the couch. “So... a spar?”
Gin inclined his head, interest creeping into his tone. “I wanna see yer mask.”
Rising from the couch, Ichigo reached for Zangetsu, who he had leaned on the nearby wall. In a moment, his zanpakutou was secured to his back.
“Okay. I'm game.”
And just like that, Gin's smile became a touch more sincere.
-------------
a/n: This was just a little side piece to the main plotty bits. A piece of a scene that really didn't fit anywhere else but I still thought you guys might enjoy reading. Lemme know if you did!
Thanks! I look forward to your comments!
-------------
Review responses:
Ranna: Thanks!
Yakumo: I, too, love Aizen in his new outfit. White suits him! Thanks!
SpiderGurl: I haven't explored too deeply the Hyougoku's role in this fic yet, but I'm sure it will come into play. As will the Vizard at some point in the future that has yet to be determined. Thanks for the link! Somehow, I must have missed all that in my searches. Thanks!
Nusku: Thanks!
moonlit dew: Yes, Aizen's definitely given his new protege something to chew on but Ichigo will absorb it all pretty quickly. He's just that kind of guy. I try to stick to the same tone as Bleach itself, comedy mixed with serious drama all in the same episode. It's one of the bits about the series that makes me love it so much, how everything can be so dramatic and then something stupid happens that makes you laugh. Thanks!
Infernum: Oh, Ichigo knows that Gin is a pervert and he'll find it out more and more soon enough, lol. I added you back to the update list so you should be getting them now. Thanks!
Blue-eyed fox: I do try to stay away from using the same regurgitated plots as everyone else. In fact, most of my ideas usually come from noticing a pattern and doing my damndest to deviate from it. GinxIchigo was a pairing I never really considered until my beta requested it, but it's worming its way into my heart, trying to replace my Byakuya/Ichigo OTP. We'll see where it goes. Thanks!
mizubenten: You'll be seeing an Aizen/Ichigo from me soon enough since I like that pairing as well. I owe one to my beta for her birthday and it's coming in bits and pieces so keep an eye out for it. Not to mention it makes a few appearances in the Seireitei Monogatari series. But this one I'm writing now will be a separate oneshot/ficlet/etc. Thanks!
Kuromei: I blame Gin's addiction to Shounen Jump on my beta. She started it, lol. And yes, a lot of information to absorb at once. I thought it was best to throw it all at ya and let ya think about it. Thanks!
bonnenuit: Thanks!
Jendo: Glad to see I've hooked another one! Gin's character is always hard for me but I think I'm finding my way. There's something about this pairing that drags you in and keeps you wanting. To be honest, I don't think I've ever seen one either, until I wrote this one. Glad you liked. Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who reads! And rates as well!