Big Momma

Chapter 3: Easier Said than Done

Theme Song: Rapture – Hurt

A/N: I'M SO SORRY! College has been a bitch lately and my family isn't helping any. *sighes* but yeah, here's chapter 3 of Big Momma, hopefully I can get working on my other stories again soon. I only have class on 2 days this semester, so it should be easy… which is why I named this chapter Easier Said than Done… also, Suzuki is gonna be a bit of a pain in Kenpachi's ass. Lol. Also: I don't do my stories on a schedule for a reason, I have so many different things I have to do at one time that I just can't afford to put one of my personal projects first, even if it is one that I so enjoy.

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Kenpachi walked past the hot springs, only to pause as he heard Suzuki's giggle. Gods… that damn woman was driving him crazy and she didn't even realize it. Or did she? He couldn't tell anymore. But here he was, frozen in place, waiting for Suzuki to make her move. When she did nothing, he became irritated.

"Hey, I heard it's not very lady-like to hide in the bushes."

"But I'm not in a bush, I'm in a tree." He turned and smirked at her as she giggled lightly. "But, I suppose that everyone makes that mistake once in a while."

"I have a question: Why did you want Ikkakku to apologize to Yumichika for? All he did was call him a pansy."

"I did not raise him to call other people names, I raised him to respect other people's choices and opinions. He knows that, regardless of what he learned on his own, when he is with me my rules for proper social interaction are still intact, even for adults."

"So you're sayin' you'd even make me apologize? God damn."

"No, because I did not raise you. However." She eyed him crossly. "I'm rather concerned about the way you're raising your lieutenant."

"You mean Yachiru? I think she's growin' fine. She ain't short is she?"

"That is not what I mean, Kenpachi, and you know it."

"Hey are you still mad at me for killing your captain?" He tried to dodge the topic, but to no avail.

"Never did care much for him, so… What are you going to do about Yachiru's up-bringing?"

"What about it?" He ran out of diversions too soon.

"How do you plan to raise her to be a proper young lady?"

"That depends on what you mean by proper."

"I don't mean a rich snob. I mean a girl who has common sense enough to know better what is socially correct and incorrect."

"Well, you love kids so much, why don't you teach her?" Worst idea he ever had, opening his big mouth. But then he thought, maybe not so bad, since Suzuki would have more of a reason to hang around with him then.

"Is there no one else?"

"No one here loves kids like you do, and pretty much everyone here either dislikes Yachiru because of what she does, or doesn't give a crap." He suddenly felt a familiar weight upon his back.

"Hey, pretty lady!" Yachiru's voice squeaked from his shoulder. Instantly, Suzuki's demeanor flipped.

"Why hello Fukutaicho Kusajishi. What seems to be the matter?"

"Is it okay if I call you Big Momma like Peacock and Baldy?" Kenpachi smirked as Suzuki giggled, covering her mouth to stifle the sound.

"Why yes. But Yachiru, it's not nice to call people names unless they give you permission."

"Oh, but it's so much fun to give people nicknames! Besides, Peacock likes his nickname! Baldy doesn't like his very much though."

"Ah, but that is the one person I must agree upon."

"I am NOT BALD!" Suzuki whirled to see Ikkakku standing behind the tree she was in. "Suzuki, you of all people should know I'm not-"

"You use Nair to remove the hair on your head." Ikkakku's jaw dropped.

"H-h-how… did you-"

"You used to use it as a kid."

"W-Well… FUCK!" He stomped off as Suzuki fell out of the tree laughing. Kenpachi caught her before she hit the ground.

"Hehehe… Thanks…" Suzuki grinned as he placed her upon her feet again.

"Don't mention it. Hey." Yachiru popped out from behind him again. "Go play with Kuichiki now, kay?" The child giggled, nodded, then zipped away to torment the 6th division taicho.

"My god, what on earth do you feed her?" Suzuki snickered. "She's like a little roadrunner."

"A wha?"

"Roadrunner. It's a small bird that runs so fast that all you see is a trail of dust behind it."

"Huh…" He rubbed the back of his neck. "So…"

"And before you ask, no, I'm not going on a date with you."

"Why not?" She gave him a sharp look.

"You called me a slut."

"I didn't mean it!" She began to walk away. "Oi!"

"Give me one good reason I should?"

"Because you're gonna teach Yachiru." She began walking again. "And I still need to apologize."

"I never thought I'd hear that out of you, Kenpachi." Suzuki stopped and turned. "Alright fine. But, If I don't approve of something that is said or done, I will walk out on you, got it?"

"Yeah, hey, meet me by the main courtyard in, say, three hours."

"Why there?"

"Cause, There's a secret path there to this place that I think you'll like." He grinned at her.

"Fine. Later." With that Suzuki left him, waiting. Only when she had disappeared did he realize that he had not a damn thing to do for three hours…

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Suzuki walked up to Kenpachi, who was waiting for her at the main courtyard. He smirked down at her.

"Hey."

"You know, you could have asked me to come sooner." She giggled at him. "I happened to notice that you've been here for three hours."

"So sue me. Can't a guy hang around a courtyard?" He knew she was teasing him, and he teased right back. Another giggle later and she brushed a kiss on his cheek.

"You know, you're actually kind of sweet in a gruff sort of way."

"You're the first person to think so."

"So… where is this secret path?"

"Follow me. And don't tell anyone."

"Kay." Suzuki smiled and followed Kenpachi down the path. When they got in deep, he turned to her.

"Now, you gotta close your eyes."

"But then how will I see where I'm going?"

"Take my hand, I'll guide you. Now shut 'em." She did as he requested and placed her hand in his. It was only then that she noticed just how much bigger his hands were compared to hers. He led her along the path, careful to steer her away from tree roots and branches. She felt them come to a stop and Kenpachi stand beside her. "It ain't much, but it kinda reminds me of you, in a nature sense…" Suzuki opened her eyes to behold the most beautiful waterfall that she ever saw. Large amounts of colorful blossoms adorned the edge of the pool that it created.

"Oh… It's very beautiful." She blushed lightly. "How does this resemble me again?"

"Geez, woman. You don't even know?" He chuckled. "Man, and I spend forever lookin' for this place."

"I get it. Thank you." She smiled up at him.

"And I'm sorry about the other day. I was kind of a dick."

"I accept your apology. Don't let it happen again." They were both silent for a bit, just looking at the waterfall and standing in it's peaceful domain.

"You know…" Kenpachi looked down at her. "I could use another seated member in Eleventh Division. If you want, you can kick Ikkakku's sorry ass for 3rd seat, otherwise 4th seat is open."

"I accept your offer… For a bit I want to be 4th seat, to get used to life in Seireitei again. I'm not quite ready to take up my old title again."

"If you say so… Bloody Serpent."

"Who told you?"

"General Captain Yamamoto."

"That geezer is getting loose-lipped in his old age." Suzuki sighed gently. "Oh well."

"You know, we should do this more often."

"Why ever would you think that?" Kenpachi didn't even bother answering her, but pulled her up to him in a firm kiss. Suzuki kissed him back. He broke the kiss, deciding that it was best for now not to go further.

"Not bad at all for a first time. So, how many guys have you been with."

"None. What about you?" Suzuki looked dead serious. "How many women?"

"A few. None of them could hold a candle to you though." He looked at her closely. "But really, no one?" She shook her head. Then alarms started going off. A hell butterfly arrived and Suzuki accepted it.

"All Captains report to the Captains Meeting Hall for an urgent meeting. All Lieutenants report to Conference room 1 wearing the Adjutants badge."

"Geeze. What now?" Kenpachi stood and began walking. "I'll see you later, Suzuki. Captain-stuff, you know." The woman giggled.

"Of course, Captain.

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A/N: Again, so sorry that this took so long. I apologize if you think that this is sappy shit, (not) but the fun stuff comes later. Next chapter Suzuki has a few flashbacks about two of the soul reapers that she raised.