Bleach    beginning of first chapter
Kyouraku Shunsui/Ise Nanao

Ise Nanao sighed. She was tired - the day had been busy, full of celebration due to her promotion to vice-captain of the eighth division. And of course she was happy about it. Who wouldn't be? Ever since her academy days, she had dreamed of making her way up the ranks, one day attaining ( Read more... )

Bleach    piece of one-shot
Shunsui/Nanao

"And then tell me what you prefer: the feel of skin or paper? The sound of a deep, warm voice or the turning of pages?"

For half a moment, she struggled for words.

"You don't know?" Shunsui stood, still staring, his eyes cutting her with penetrating, invasive warmth. His bright, obnoxious pink haori fell ( Read more... )