Today felt quite unlike any other that Soi-Fon has had since her time with (Y/N) the previous day. Soi-Fon took (Y/N)'s advice and split up her workload among her squad. A lot of her self-imposed responsibilities felt much lighter in comparison and she finished pretty much everything by the afternoon.

She wasn't sure what to do with her free time. Train some more maybe? Probably find a hobby like (Y/N) suggested? What could she possibly do?

Perhaps (Y/N) knew what to do in this situation.

Soi-Fon: What's up with me all of sudden. Going to him of all people for help.

Soi-Fon found her mind wandering on the (H/C) haired Ryoka, much to her embarrassment.

Soi-Fon: Visiting him wouldn't be so bad would it?

If she was able to run into (Y/N) three days in a row, certainly it could happen a fourth time.

And she was right. With a few minutes of walking around the Seireitei she was able to find (Y/N). However (Y/N) was with someone else. Upon taking a closer look, Soi-Fon was able to identify the second individual standing next to (Y/N). Kiyone Kotetsu. Soi-Fon recalled the moment during the invasion where she tried to kill the girl and (Y/N) came to her rescue. Was (Y/N) close to her? Soi-Fon unexpectedly felt like she needed to know.

(Flashback) (Y/N) POV

(Y/N) started off his day by heading directly to the Squad 13 barracks. (Y/N) made it a goal to meet Captain Ukitake before he left the Soul Society. (Y/N) wanted to meet as many of the captains as possible before leaving, though he was unsure if it was going to be possible. Some captains just felt unapproachable, such as Kommamura and the weird scientist guy. Soi-Fon was on that list for sometime but it seems she was the easiest out of the three to get along with.

As (Y/N) arrived at the barracks he ran into Kiyone and Sentaro at the entrance who were arguing for whatever reason. They didn't seem to notice (Y/N)'s presence

(Y/N): Back at it again, eh guys?

Sentaro: Huh? Oh, (Y/N)! Can't you believe Kiyone? Say thinks she'd do a better job taking care of the Captain then I can.

Kiyone: Because it's true! Tell him (Y/N).

(Y/N): Huh? I-I don't know. I haven't met him personally myself. I actually came here to do that, but if he's sick then I'll just come back at a later date when he feels better.

Kiyone and Sentaro were surprised at (Y/N)'s reason for being at their barracks.

Sentaro: Not to be noisy or anything, but why do you want to meet the Captain?

(Y/N): I just wanted to familiarise myself with most of the captains here. No specific reason really.

Kiyone: I see. I can ask the captain if he feels well enough to meet with you.

(Y/N): Nah don't worry about it, I don't want to intrude. Besides, shouldn't you guys be helping him out instead of arguing outside?

...

Kiyone and Sentaro: You're right!

Kiyone: I'll help out the captain!

Sentaro: No, I will!

(Y/N): Why don't you both do it?

Sentaro and Kiyone: Because she'll be in the way! I wouldn't be able to work properly with this clutz.

(Y/N): If he's feeling sick then he'll need medicine right? Does he have any?

Sentaro: Well we were getting to that...

Kiyone: His condition isn't treatable. But we could at least ease the pain a little.

This was a revelation to (Y/N). He didn't know it was that bad.

Sentaro: The Captain usually has cough fits every so often. We just want to be there for him when he's in pain.

(Y/N): I see. What about Rukia? She's in a squad with you guys right? Has she been here since the execution got called off?

Kiyone: Unfortunately, no. She took some time off. Probably to spend time with her brother if I had to guess.

(Y/N): Makes sense. Well if you guys want, I don't mind helping out with your situation.

Sentaro: Really?

(Y/N): *nod* You guys are my friends after all. What are friends for?

Kiyone: Then we'll take you up on your offer.

Flashback Over

Fast forward to the present and the trio decided to leave Sentaro to help Ukitake while Kiyone and (Y/N) went to one of the Seireitei districts to pick up medicine from the pharmacy. Sure it can't cure Ukitake's disease but the goal was to see if there was any medicine that could possibly ease the pain.

(Y/N) wondered if Unohana or that other Captain had ever checked in on Ukitake's condition. (Y/N) should probably get the name of that captain at the very least.

As (Y/N) and Kiyone were scanning through stores, (Y/N) felt eyes on him, however when he turned around, there was nobody to be seen.

(Y/N): Hm?

Kiyone: Is something wrong?

(Y/N): Huh? Oh, no it's nothing.

(Y/N) wondered if he was being followed by his friends again, he couldn't sense the spiritual energy in the area that he felt the stares coming from. Maybe he was imagining things.

But the feeling never stopped.

Once the two Shinigami's left the pharmacy they decided to get a drink before returning to the barracks. (Y/N) and Kiyone decided to sit on a bench to rest.

Even now (Y/N) felt a stare directed at him.

(Y/N): Hmm...

Kiyone: You've been acting a bit weird (Y/N), you okay.

(Y/N): To tell the truth, I felt like someone has been following us since we got to the pharmacy.

Kiyone: A stalker? You sure?

(Y/N): No, but it surely feels like someone is watching me.

Kiyone: Do you think they're dangerous?

(Y/N): I'm not sure, but I doubt they'd do something in the open like this.

Kiyone: I hope you're right.

Soi-Fon POV

Soi-Fon was upset with herself, she had all this time and she was wasting it following around someone she wasn't sure he even considered a "friend". The curiosity was certainly strong enough to push her to follow (Y/N) around just for an answer she could've just asked him directly. Why was she so hesitant to just ask him? Soi-Fon couldn't find the answer.

While Soi-Fon was occupied with her thoughts, she heard a new voice join in (Y/N) and Kiyone's conversation.

???: Kiyone? (Y/N)? I wasn't expecting to run into you two here.

(Y/N): Oh Isane. Hi!

Kiyone: Sis? What are you doing here?

Soi-Fon recognized the Lieutenant of a fellow captain. She almost forgot that the two girls were sisters. She had no idea why she was here nor did she care for the conversation they were having.

Until she heard Isane say-

Isane: Oh, were you two on a date? I'm sorry for interrupting.

Everyone else involved in the situation was caught off guard by the assumption.

Soi-Fon: *blush* A-Are they really that close?

Kiyone: Huh? You've got it all wrong. (Y/N) was just helping me out with some errands for Captain Ukitkae, that's all.

(Y/N): Y-Yeah it isn't anything like that you know.

Isane: Oh, my apologies, I shouldn't have assumed.

(Y/N): Don't worry about it.

(Y/N) was being accused of being on a date two days in a row and now he's thinking Ichigo might be right about him being a ladies man. (Y/N) swore he wasn't doing this on purpose.

Soi-Fon calmed down after hearing the two explain the situation. Soi-Fon wasn't sure why she was so relieved to hear the misunderstanding being cleared up, but it made her feel better. So much so, she decided to call off her "investigation".

(Timeskip)

(Y/N) and Kiyone returned to the Squad 13 barracks with medicine in hand. (Y/N) felt like he should just return another day when Ukitake was feeling better, leaving his two friends to handle the issue.

(Y/N) wasn't sure what to do now that his plans had changed. Maybe hang out with his friends like they wanted to the previous day? Then again they'd probably use that chance to tease him about the events that transpired the day before. Visit Soi-Fon? Nah. Sure she might have opened up a bit more but he didn't want to be overbearing. While he was contemplating, (Y/N) heard a voice from behind him.

???: You've certainly kept yourself busy.

(Y/N): Oh Yoruichi! Haven't seen you in a while. Still getting things ready for the portal?

Yoruichi: Yeah, if everything goes well, we'll be heading out a day early.

(Y/N): Anything I could do to help?

Yoruichi: Nah, me and Kukaku can handle it.

(Y/N): If you say so.

Yoruichi: Well I'll be taking my leave. I still have more things to do.

(Y/N): See ya, Yoruichi!

With that, Yoruichi left. (Y/N) turned around making his way to his friends.

(Y/N) I wonder what Ichigo and the others are up to?

To be continued