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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Aug 27, 2015 20:53:50 GMT -6
"Of Spices, Flowers, and Chemicals":Yuzu sat on her bed, looking over some notes from an old class, cleaning out more space in her room by going through the old keepsakes. But, really, it was a pretense. Something to distract herself from what really was on her mind.
She blushed.
Well, two, actually.
She raised a hand to her hip where the bruise had faded, thanks to Vacanze’s healing abilities. and then traced lower where his hands had strayed…. She quickly lowered her shirt. And stood, pushing the papers back into the box and walking over to her desk. She pulled out the bottles Kisuke had given her just after the attack.
But she hadn’t wished to use them.
Before she could change her mind once again, she slipped out of her room to Vacanze’s, hoping he was still around as she strapped the belt to her waist. Standing there in a lace trimmed cami, jean jacket and white capri pants, she knocked.
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Post by Byleistr Vacanze on Aug 27, 2015 21:11:24 GMT -6
"Come in beautiful," Vacanze called out to her as he stood from the bed where he was reading. He straightened the blanket as he heard the door open then Yuzu step in.
He turned looking at her as a wide smile crossed his lips. "You look lovely as always, Yuzu. Did you need something?"
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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Aug 27, 2015 21:20:27 GMT -6
She hesitated in the doorway, feeling her cheeks begin to heat up at another of his nicknames. Mentally shaking herself, she walked in and folded her hands before her to keep from showing her anxiety.
She took a breath and got right to the point. “Can you do some training with me? I want to be able to use Kisuke’s perfumes better the next time something happens.”
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Post by Byleistr Vacanze on Aug 27, 2015 21:54:41 GMT -6
Vacanze chuckled softly. 'Those things are wicked awesome and very dangerous." He nodded his head. "I would rather be with you than anyone. Me and Yoruichi are the ones that tested them. I know firsthand what they can do."
He then chuckled combing his fingers through his hair, "Well other than Kita--" his chipper attitude then went sour as he frowned. "Where the hell is Kita and Sojiro?" He looked back to Yuzu, realizing he was being a drag as his hands dropped to his sides.
"I am sorry... I'm. I'm just worried about them. If Aizen has her again, I know exactly what hell she is going through. She doesn't deserve that." His head shook. "Why the hell can't I be stronger?" Vacanze mumbled to himself.
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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Aug 27, 2015 22:16:41 GMT -6
Yuzu’s own smile fell as she came over, touching the hand currently on the bed and not messing up his gorgeous hair. “Kisuke will find them. They finally found Ichigo - even if… he’s in terrible shape. More answers have to start appearing. The…” she pulled back as he turned back to her, “the greatest dark is just before the dawn.”
She took a seat on the bed, folding her hands in her lap. “There’s a reason I haven’t used them yet, the perfumes, even if Kisuke was generous to give me them. But - but that means I can help my family.”
She turned her head, tucking a lock of hair behind her ear. “I’m rambling again. What I mean to say is…” she looked up into the crimson sunset that was his eyes, “there’s more than one kind of strength. And you have it.”
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Post by Byleistr Vacanze on Aug 27, 2015 22:44:09 GMT -6
Vacanze looked into her soft, chocolate brown eyes. "And what kind of strength might that be?" he asked her. As an Espada he knew of only one. One that kept his head attached to his shoulders. One that has kept him alive for centuries. One that led him to the hell that Kita and Sojiro were now trapped in.
With her remaining silent, he took her hand into his and held it gently as he looked into her eyes. "I am a hollow. I know nothing of emotions and humans. Though I am learning; it is a slow process. Kita has taught me everything I know. I only knew of hatred and killing, greed and lust. I craved for one thing and one thing only. Power. Power greater than even Aizen held. Then I met Kita and that all changed. So if I have more than one power, tell me. Because I want to be able to save the woman that saved me."
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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Aug 28, 2015 11:58:08 GMT -6
Yuzu felt a momentary pang at the fervent words on Kita’s behalf but hoped it didn’t show on her face as he held her hand and discussed the past. Willing her cheeks not to heat up with a gentle giggle, she set her free hand over the one still holding her first hand trapped.
“You’re so blind, Vacanze, in spite of all you’ve become.” She raised her hand to his cheek. “You’re far more than some nameless hollow bent on the search for power. You care for people, listen and learn, and though you do have a sacrificing streak, you’re a team player.”
Realizing how she was staring at him, she lowered her hand and glanced down to her lap. “You carry hope with you wherever you go, Vacanze. Its a gift Kita probably gave you. Your strength is your faith and heart, a healer’s soul, so to speak.” She looked up again. “And just like you keep getting back up when the Bad Snake takes your arm, Kita will come back to us. They don’t have all her family.”
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Post by Byleistr Vacanze on Aug 30, 2015 14:16:57 GMT -6
Vacanze let his free hand lift sliding under her chin he lifted her head to look in her eyes. A soft smile lite up his eyes as he looked at her. A silence falling between them that felt right as they sat there together on his bed. Slowly he moved toward her their eyes still locked.
Within seconds, his lips were pressed to hers his eyes closed. It felt like a dream, a deep restful sleep as he kissed her. After a few seconds, he pulled back, his eyes meeting hers once more. Yuzu's eyes were wide open, a shocked look on her face. With a gasp, Vacanze jerked back from her and stood from the bed's edge, turning his back to her. One hand rested to his hip. The other lifted, covering his mouth as he rubbed.
Did I really kiss her? What am I doing? There is no way she would want to be with the likes of me.
"Damn it! You idiot--" He growled softly under his breath. He turned quickly, starting a path to the door of the room.
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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Aug 30, 2015 16:59:45 GMT -6
“Vacanze, wait!” Yuzu cried out. When Vacanze ignored her, muttering about his foolishness, she shook her head free of the fog clouding it and leaped from the bed. Grabbing his hand, she attempted to pull him to a stop and nearly fell over when he pulled his arm away. His instinct kicked in and his arms caught her before she could trip though.
Another blush rushed through Yuzu’s cheeks at the power in his embrace, meaning she nearly missed his own reaction.
His arms tightened. “Sorry, I shouldn’t have…” He sighed and started to pull away again.
Yuzu fisted her hands in his T-shirt to keep him there, heart racing and trying to find something to say. Maybe she should have talked to Karin before, but now…
Vacanze moved again and she panicked.
“Don’t take one more step or you won’t get any treats for a month!” she snapped. Vacanze’s eyes widened, finally looking at her again. She smiled, hoping to reassure him, and leaned up on her tiptoes, kissing his neck.
She lowered her head, thoroughly nervous about her outburst. “I told you that you were better than you thought you were….”
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Post by Byleistr Vacanze on Aug 30, 2015 20:38:02 GMT -6
Vacanze held her close to him his heart pounding in his chest. It was the same feeling he felt when he was with... He shook his head in his thoughts as his eyes slowly closed. Was it true? Had he changed so much that he was losing touch with his Hollow side? He smiled warmly and lovingly at the woman he held in his arms. It did not matter even if he had. He left that life behind when he turned against Aizen and the others in Las Noches. He was not like them, and today, once again within his life, he proved to not only himself, but to other doubters... Hollows were capable of love.
Love? He laughed softly opening his eyes as he looked into Yuzu's eyes once more. Was it possible? Possible, that he had fallen for her? Little Yuzu? Had she stolen his heart much in the way Kita had done. He pulled her closer, giving her a gentle hug.
"Thank you, Yuzu."
It was the only thing he could think of saying without looking like a total idiot.
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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Aug 30, 2015 22:47:42 GMT -6
Yuzu’s smile turned brilliant, though it remained half-hidden in his arms. A nagging doubt attempted to make itself known to her but she didn’t want to listen to it. The pleasant hum to his hand on her, the peace at the first kiss, and now being held in his strong arms, breathing in his scent of spices, she wanted to go further. In lieu of her silence, Yuzu nuzzled into his shirt.
And it took her a few minutes to pull back to lift her head again.
“You know I didn’t mean that about the cakes, right?” she asked.
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Post by Byleistr Vacanze on Aug 31, 2015 14:12:38 GMT -6
"I don't know you sounded pretty convincing to me." He chuckled jokingly as he give her forehead a soft kiss. Pulling slightly back from her, he looked into her eyes, his smile still remained.
"So do you still want to go try out the perfumes old Hat and Clogs gave you?"
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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Aug 31, 2015 14:53:33 GMT -6
Yuzu giggled and then lowered her head, hand going to the belt on her hips. "I probably should," she murmured, "though I am a little worried about two of them...." She tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. "I'm not usually fast, so the acceleration one is going to take a bit to get used to. And the flame perfume..." She shook her head. "I know it's for enemies, but it sounds dangerous."
She took a breath. "But that's why I came to you. I'll feel safer if I am doing this with someone."
She blushed again, another thought coming to her head. And it could be more fun with you.
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Post by Byleistr Vacanze on Aug 31, 2015 15:14:17 GMT -6
Vacanze shook his head, "the Acceleration perfume is very dangerous. Since you're human one sniff will suffice. When Kita was helping Kisuke with the testing on them Sumi let her do them all as a human. She did not assist at all. It was what Kisuke wanted since he was giving them to you. The Fire perfume is pretty cool you can use it two different ways," he grinned combing his finger through his fire red hair, "then again I am a Fire wielder so fire is just cool in all senses to me."
He took her hands into his. "I will be right there with you through it all. You don't need to worry. Yoruichi and myself tested them first then Kita got a hand at them as a human. She trusted Kisuke enough and survived his creations. I know you will to."
He leaned into her kissing her cheek, pulling back slightly still staying at her eyes level he smiled. "So you ready to go play?"
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Post by Yuzu Kurosaki on Sept 1, 2015 19:10:06 GMT -6
Yuzu blushed yet again and leaned up to kiss his cheek, looking it his eyes for a few moments. Then, her smile grew. “Let’s go prepare a sweet trap for Aizen’s servants,” she announced. She took his hand. “Catch me if this becomes too much?”
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