HitsugayaxKarin_6

After the party, there wasn't time to linger on feelings or anything. Saturday and Sunday were iper-busy days where everyone had to do their best in training. Why? Because on Tuesday there would have been one big match, so on Monday they were deciding who of the B team was going to partecipate as an 'official' member.
So they were all training like crazy without thinking of anything else.
Karin was thrilled and excited, she wanted to be part of team A for that match really badly. She wanted to be recognized and wouldn't permit to be overshadowed by Shota -her most fearful rival-. But this time she was sure of herself and knew she could do it.

-Karin-chan, stop training it's late!- Yuzu complained, worried for her twin who worked herself like crazy these past two days.
-A little more- she yelled from the yard, practicing passages with her brother.
-Yeah Karin, it's enough- Ichigo wiped off his sweat and entered home.
Karin wasn't satisfied and listened to none, so she stayed there to practice till late night.

Like that Monday arrived.

Karin sighed, she was feeling strangely tired, but she did not complain and continued to train as hard as she could, it was too important. She wanted to be on the team for the match, she really wanted her debut.
That day it was awfully hard. Everybody tried their best and spent a hella lot of energy. Takuma fell and sprained his ankle, he felt pretty desperate because now he couldn't partecipate in the match, and left almost crying.
Karin did not say anything about her tirediness and waited till the end of the session to take some rest. By the time she sat down, her head was spinning like crazy and her vision was a little blurry.
She was panting hard.
-Out of breath already?-
-Shit-


She knew it. She was a total jerk and now she was making a fool out of herself. Since Hitsugaya's birthday she felt like shit, the next day she had a slight fever and a cold. Then she totally ignored it and while the fever was gone the cold did not. And now .. it was the worst nightmare.

-Oi!-

She couldn't hear the voice who was calling her over and over and kept on muttering.

-Kurosaki!!-
After a while she could hear someone yelling her name and somewhat she opened her eyes a bit and could see her taichou, Toushiro Hitsugaya who was staring at her, worried.
She had her head on her knees.

-Are you ok??-

Toushiro was worried, she was sitting there without talking or moving since 20 minutes. Everyone headed home already and he was, as usual, the only one staying late.
Her usually pale face was a bit red so he put one hand on her forehead. She was boiling.
-What the fuck..- he turned to see if he could catch anyone but there wasn't a soul there, except the two of them.
-What do I do now- he was talking to himself, then he stared at her. She was still wearing her soccer uniform, her bag was inside the changing room. He knocked, not even sure what he was doing -Nobody's here? I have to pick up something- just to be sure. When he returned Karin was still there, unmoved, he was about to shake her when an idea popped into his head.
Her cellphone!
Sure, why didn't he thought about it sooner. He could call her family, if he remembered well she had a sister at school.
He found it in the bag, he was about to check her numbers when a message arrived, he opened it by mistake, it said: "Karin-chan, are you sure you'll be ok alone? If there's something wrong, reach me on my friend's phone. I put her number in the index. The dinner is all ready in the fridge. Ichi-nii said he'll be late, I think he's out with his girlfriend (which one I don't know), you'll probably see him tomorrow morning. You'll be alone, I'm sorry T_T. Don't worry, love you!"

Great, so there was nobody at home.
Now what?
-Well, I'll call her sister and..- he was about to deal the number from the message when a hand stopped him.
It was Karin's.
-Don't do it- her voice was trembling -I'm fine, I can..- she had an hard time talking.
-What are you saying! You need to rest, how are you supposed to go home and take care of yourself like this? I'm calling her!- he was angry and about to shake her hand off when she stood up and grabbed his shirt, looking right into his eyes -I beg you, don't call anybody. I'm fine on my own- she fiercily looked at him and just a few seconds later, she lost her consciousness and fainted.

-You damn stubborn girl! What the hell am I supposed to do?- he held Karin in his arms, afraid she could fall on the ground, and somewhat his heart throbbed.
But he calmed down. He had to.
-You are always causing me problems- but that was the first time he saw her without any defense, helpless. He took their bags, then lifted and carried her on his back.

When Karin woke up she found herself lying on a giant unknown bed.
She gasped and sat up immediately, turning around and trying to regaing memory of the recent events.

-Where am I?-
-My house-
She was startled by the voice that came right near her left side. She turned and saw him.

What..the hell was going on?

-Uh?- she spaced out for a moment then looked around and stopped when she found herself wearing a pajama.
How. In. The. World.

-Oh, that- he looked embarassed for some reason -It's ok I got a girl to change you-

That was not ok at all. Karin caught her breath.
-Look, I don't know what happened but now I'm going to leave..- she stood up in a second but her head became dizzy and if Hitsugaya hadn't catch her she would have definitely fall on the floor.
-Well, a thank you would be good too- he said sarcastically, while holding her.
-Why did you take me to your house?-
He raised his eyebrows -.. I don't know your address, and frankly I didn't know what to do. Except for the hospital this was the only option- he raised his eyebrows
-You didn't have to..- she didn't mean to be rude, but was really concerned about the whole situation.
He looked at her, she was strugging to stay awake -It's ok, nobody's home anyway. Neither mine or yours-
Karin suddenly felt her chest tightening, but then something came to her mind. He was still not letting her go, holding her gently, while looking at her. She felt..strange, her heart going faster and crazier, but at that moment her mind was clear and she realized.

She liked him.

It seemed like that realization took all of her energy as she fainted again, losing consciousness, in his arms.
She tried her best not to, infact she was still grasping Hitsugaya's arm with the few strengh she had, to keep on standing, but it was useless.
He said nothing, not even sighing, he just put her down on the bed.


Karin woke up 3 hours later, hating herself for her weakness.
Her fever was down, and she felt better. She turned around, as if something wasn't right. The clock marked past 11 pm.
'Of course he wouldn't be here' but then at that thought she just gasped -What the fuck am I thinking..- she murmured.
-Are you awake?- that voice made her almost jump, her heart skipped a beat. He was standing in front of the window. Now heading towards her, measuring her temperature with his hand -Feeling better?-
-Y-Yeah..-
-You know, I was almost calling an ambulance. Your fever was like 40° degrees.-
-Sorry, really, go sleep already. The match is near and..-
-Stop it, I'm not a kid, I can stand being awake till this hour- he almost smirked. He was unusually talkative. -Anyway you're the one who should rest, and shut up-

She glanced at him. -I'm thankful but tell me again to shut up and I'll punch you-
Then he sincerely smiled -Ohh you're really better after all-

Why was he acting like that..Why was he still awake by her side, and why did he take her at his home..Karin coulnd't get herself to ask.
That guy...

-Ugh I seriously stink- Karin said with a disgusted face, after all she didn't have time to take a shower after training, plus the sweat from the fever... she was such a mess.
-Always so lady-like- he muttered shaking his head -Bathroom is there- he said as he pointed a door in the same room. -If there's anything you need, I'll be in the kitchen-
He closed the door behind him and left.

After a while Karin was all clean, wearing some shirt and shorts she found in the wardrobe, and decided to talke a peek in the kitchen.
-Yo- she said and was surprised to see him coocking that she giggled.
He frowned -What?- as if he didn't already know.
But she burst out laughing -Not even in my wildest nightmare I could see you cooking-
-That's a weird way to put it- he reasoned
-And you know- she said sitting on a chair -Do you always eat this late?-
He kept silent for a while, but then he confessed -Yeah. Are you surprised?-
-I'm more surprised to see you can actually cook-
-Why?-
-Well, I thought manager-san did all of your meals- she said ironically.
-Stupid.- he clicked his tongue, but didn't add anything after that, focusing on the frypan he was holding.

Minutes passed in silence.
Karin felt embarassed.
What was she doing in her capitan house, feverish, at that hour?
-I need to go home- she said suddenly and rushed to the stairs
Hitsugaya was speechless, then he chased her leaving the frypan on the gas.
-Oi, wait! You, where are you going?!- he snapped and in a moment he was before her, stopping her.
-I told you, I'm going home-
-Are you stupid? I can't let you go home in that condition-
-Look, you don't need to worry anymore, you did more than enough. It's okay now- and she tried to brush him off.
-It's not! Do you know what time is it? Do you want me to run after you again?? You know, I already carried you all the way here, and it was neither easy or fun!You should just be thankful and this is not the way!- he was angry
Karin felt pissed and hurt. A voice within was telling her to shut up but she couldn't and her emotions had the best -Who told you to? Who forced you! You're so nice, you saved a poor helpless girl!- she shouted and didn't know why but anger was piling up and bursting right at him.
Why now? Why him?

Toushiro's eyes became suddenly cold but he couldn't keep his cool -You're just some spoiled brat that has always her way- he said, eyes cold as ice.

Karin raised her eyebrows, resented -What- and then the bubble burst again, but this time hurt like one thousend pins, she couldn't shout, her throat was like stucked -What the hell do you know about me?- she backtracked and rushed off the stairs.
-Wai-- he shouted
She was putting on her shoes, in a hurry, but had all the time to turn her head give him a cold stare and reply -Just fuck you-

Karin ran as fast as she could, she even forgot the bag with all her things and was wearing those clothes she found in his house, luckly she had her cellphone in the pocket.
She didn't stop till she reached her house, withouth breath, looking around in the very dark.

When she entered, she locked the door behind her, turn on all the lights and dropped on the floor crying her heart out for whatever reason.


The next day Karin was grumpy as hell.  Ichigo returned (although very very late, like 3am or so) so she felt safe too.
She was having breakfast, wondering if she should have stayed at home or gone to school when her brother came near her and sat in front of her.
-Karin? You don't look ok- he fixed her in the eyes, then felt her pulse and forhead -What the heck you have a high fever, go rest NOW, I'll inform your school- and that was more like an order than an advice.

Of course she had a high fever now, she ran with all her might for miles and miles when still feverish. Karin just nodded and went to bed, after all she didn't want to go to school anyway, so that was the best.
-Fuck the match- she muttered, under the blanket.

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At school, Yuzu was talking with Mito near the lockers, lessons had to start yet.
-So Karin sent me a text saying she couldn't come because of the fever..-
-Oh no! I should have stayed with her!- said Yuzu tearing-up.
-She said it's ok, your father comes home this morning right?-
-Un, that's right- she felt a little bit better, but was sorry for her sister. She knew how much Karin trained for that match..
-Well, anyway you should really buy another cellphone- he smiled -I'm going ahead, see you- and left for class.

Yuzu changed her shoes and was about to go to the classroom.
-Are you Kurosaki Yuzu?- a voice behind her spoke.
-Kyaa!- she screamed a bit before turning and see it was Hitsugaya Toushiro -Oh..I'm so sorry..You scared me- she apologized and bowed repeatedly.
-Uh..well- he really didn't know how to deal with her -I wanted to give you those- and he handed her Karin's bags -She forgot them at..the field..- he lied.
-Oh my, sometimes she is so clumsy..I'm really sorry for all the troubles-
-Well then..bye- and he left, wondering how could twins be so different. But he forced himself not to think about Karin, he had an important match so that was all that had to matter. No matter what or who.