Chapter 7 First Date

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The next morning Isane awoke as she would any morning when the events of the night before flooded her mind reminding her of something she was still in shock over. "I have a date today!" Isane mentally shouted. "What do I do, I have no idea how this is supposed to work." Isane began to pace her room in a panic while doing something she never thought she would, trying to remember a conversation she had with Rangiku Matsumoto. "Now what did she say about dating."

"Isane breakfast is ready." Chad called from in the kitchen.

The silver-haired woman became frozen stiff. "I doubt she said anything about what to do when you live with the man who's your going on the date with." "I'll be out in a moment." Isane replied. "Alright I can do this, I wanted to go on a date with him." Isane took a long breath to calm her nerves as best she could before leaving her room to join Chad for breakfast. "Good morning."

"Good morning, how did you sleep." Chad asked kindly.

"I slept well, after all of the festivities last night I was exhausted." Isane replied when her stomach growled. "And hungry it seems." The tall woman's face turned red.

"I hope you like pancakes." Chad said as he set a plate in front of Isane.

"What are these?" Isane asked confused by the food in front of her.

"Isane you've never had pancakes before?

"No, but Miss Yoruichi Shihouin once came to my division asking if anyone knew how to make a pancake.

"Give them a try you'll like them." Chad advised as he took his seat.

Isane took small bite of her breakfast then smiled as the sweet taste of syrup filled her mouth. "They're delicious."

"Told you." Chad smile as he began on his own food. "Oh I needed to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"What did you plan on doing with your cloths?"

"Oh no, that's right I can't take them with me to the Soul Society, but I would hate to have to throw them away." Isane said frustrated for once again forgetting to think ahead.

"Don't worry, I asked because I wanted to know if you would like to leave your things here." Chad gave a comforting smile to the troubled woman.

"What?" Isane asked perplexed by what she had heard.

"You can keep your things here for the next time you come to Karakura Town and I was hoping you might want to stay with me again."

Isane was at loss for word "He wants me to come back." Leaving her thoughts the silver-hair woman composed herself. "Thank you Chad I would love to stay with you again."

"Then it's settled, my home is your home." Isane felt her heart swell with warmth as Chad's sincere words set in and contemplated that there was a place in the world of the living that she could call home.

After breakfast Chad and Isane began to get ready for their date, Chad had offered to take Isane all over town doing anything and everything there was do. At the moment Isane was turning to the only advice she had on the subject of dating. "Alright Rangiku said that my outfit is one of the most important things to consider, it should be something that the guy would like to see." Searching through her wardrobe Isane found only one thing she knew for sure Chad would like.

Chad had finished dressing in his usual attire of a sleeveless shirt with jeans and was waiting for Isane to join him. "I'm ready." Isane said stepping out of her room as Chad turned to see her wearing the white sundress with the blue snowflake patterns she a bought her first day in Karakura with a pair of white flip-flops on her feet. "Is this alright?" Isane asked coyly.

Chad stared in awe of the beautiful woman in front of him "I think it's perfect." Chad said putting Isane's worries to rest. "Should we get going?" Chad asked offering his arm to Isane who looked back at him shyly. "It's a gentlemen's job to escort his date." Isane smiled then wrapped her arms around Chad's allowing him to lead her out of the apartment. The silver-haired felt her face become flushed as she took notice of the fact that even without his fullbringing Chad's arms were incredibly strong.

"It's beautiful." Isane said looking at the many cherry blossom trees as Chad and herself walked through the park.

"I thought you'd like it here." Chad said knowingly.

"It's wonderful, when Kiyone and I were little we use to play in a grove of cherry blossoms just like this." Isane said feeling nostalgic as she watch pink flower petals dance in the gentle winds. "It's so peaceful."

"That's what I like the most about coming here." Chad agreed.

"I wish there was somewhere this quite in the seireitei." Isane sighed.

"It can't be that bad." Chad replied.

"It is when Kiyone comes anywhere with me." Isane giggled. Chad had been surprised by Isane's sudden quip and couldn't help but join her laughter. "Come to think of it once I get back she'll probably beg me to bring her to the world of the living sometime."

"Maybe the next time you both have time off you could." Chad suggested.

"I'd like to but keeping Kiyone under control here in Karakura town could be tougher then dealing with that Hollow."

"You did say she gets a little out of hand at times."

"Is that the nice way of saying my sister drives me crazy?"

"Pretty much." Once again both teens broke into a fit of laughter.

After leaving the park Chad and Isane decided to stop for lunch at an outdoor café. "The tea here is excellent." Isane said taking a drink of her warm beverage.

"I have to agree, Orihime told me this place was pretty good but that just maid me worry about what they served."

"She does have an unusual palate." Isane sweat-dropped.

As she continued to eat her lunch Isane notice that Chad and herself were once again the focus of passersby and people in the café. but unlike most times these were not wide-eyed stares of shock and surprise at their height but quick glance fallowed by smiles or a quite whisper to another, Isane heard most of the comments as 'they look nice together' or 'young love' from older people. Suddenly Isane realized she had been the topic of other peoples chatter and it had not bothered her.

A small giggle escaped Isane's lips. "What's so funny?" Chad asked.

"Have you noticed the people looking at us?" Isane replied.

"I have."

"Well for once I don't feel so bothered by it."

"That's good Isane, you shouldn't let what other people are thinking upset you.

"I know, it's just easier when I'm with you Chad." A blush crossed the lieutenant's face.

A look of curiosity appeared on Chad's face. "Why's that?"

"I think it's because when I'm with you I don't think about what's going on around me and all I really care about is what's happening between us." Isane said quietly as she twiddled her fingers.

"That's just how I feel when I spend time you Isane." Chad said smiling warmly causing Isane to return it with her own smile. "Come on, I know the perfect thing for after lunch." Chad said rising from his seat then helping Isane up from hers.

"What's that?" Isane asked.

Minutes later they had left an ice-cream parlor both with an ice-cream cone in hand. "You were right, this is perfect for after lunch." Isane said taking another lick of her ice-cream.

"So what do you want to do next?"

Isane and Chad spent the next few hours at the arcade by the time they left Isane knew she would make a suggestion at the next Shinigami Women's Association meeting about having an arcade built. After that they had gone to see a movie, this one Isane found much more enjoyment from it being a comedy. The day continued on with both Chad and Isane enjoying every moment of it together. Finally the two settled down next to the river, Isane took off her flip-flops and dipped her feet into the water with Chad sitting beside her. They looked at the sky to see the sun had almost completely set leaving only a strip of orange on the horizon in an otherwise dark sky.

"So Isane how have you liked it here?" Chad asked from out of the blue.

The silver-haired woman chuckled slightly. "Being here in the world of the living has actually been one of the best times of my life, however when I first arrived I thought it would be a nightmare but now... I'm really glad I came."

"So am I." Chad said sincerely.

"That's another thing, when I got here I saw you as just Sado a person I was going to stay with for a few days and try not to bother, but now your Chad someone I care for very much." Isane smiled as she felt Chad take hold of her hand.

"And I care about you." Chad looked deep into her stormy grey eyes as she looked back.

The moment was interrupted by the ringing of Chad cellphone.

"What is it?" Isane asked as Chad took out his phone.

"It's a text from Orihime, it says going out with Ichigo, thought you and Isane would like to come." Chad relayed the message.

"She certainly does like to keep everyone well informed." Isane said wishing the text had been less ill timed.

"She always has, but how does joining up with Orihime and Ichigo sound to you?" Chad replied.

"Well it would be nice to see them once more before I have to leave." Isane thought aloud. "Lets go."

After getting the location from Orihime Chad and Isane left the river and met up with their friends downtown at the local nightclub. As they approached they were spotted by the orange-haired couple waiting outside. "Hey there you two!" Orihime waved to the taller pair as she pulled Ichigo along to met them.

"Hey guys, sorry to bug you but orihime was pretty insistent." Ichigo said looking to his girlfriend.

"I just knew that they would want to come and have a good time with us." Orihime replied upbeat as ever.

"It's nothing, we weren't doing much of anything." Isane informed.

"Great then lets head in!" Orihime cheered.

The group enter the club and sat down at the first open table. Isane was in aw of the scene of flashing light, loud music and people dancing having never been to a modern club before.

"Ichigo can you and Chad get us drinks?" Orihime asked her boyfriend.

"Sure we'll be back in minute." Ichigo replied before he and Chad left the girls.

"So Isane how are things going?" Orihime asked as soon as they were alone.

"Fine, I've never been to a nightclub before and the music here is so different from what we have in the Soul Society."

"That's not what I mean, I mean how has your date with Chad been?" The younger girl asked excitedly.

Isane blushed violently in a matter of seconds. "To tell you the truth, I don't think I've ever had such a wonderful time before."

"That's great I knew you two would be perfect together." Orihime cheered.

"Well I would certainly like that but I'm not sure of it."

"What do you mean?" Orihime asked very confused now.

"Chad did agree to go on a date with me, he said that he would want me to stay with him again and he even said he cares about me, but even all that doesn't mean he has the same feelings for me as I have for him." Isane explained somberly. "He could only see me as a close friend."

"Don't worry Isane I know Chad likes you, I've known him a long time and I've never seen him as happy as when I see him with you."

"Thank you Orihime you truly are a good friend but I still wish I could tell for myself."

"Just trust me Isane you'll know it when it happens and you'll know for sure that Chad likes you." Orihime said quietly as she noticed Ichigo and Chad coming back to the table.

The night continued with Orihime dragging Ichigo out on the dance floor and Chad giving Isane a lesson on the many different styles of music in the world of the living and after countless tracks of loud music a song Chad knew very well began to play.

(Garnet by Aqua Timez)

"Would you like to dance Isane?" Chad asked holding his hand out to his date.

"I don't know, I'm not much of a dancer." Isane replied her cheeks burning red.

"Nether am I." Chad gave Isane his smile that always seem to calm her worries then took her hand leading her to the dance floor.

Isane laid her hand on top of Chad's and placed her other hand on top of his shoulder while Chad place his arm around Isane's waste. The two began to move slowly in a circle, around them were many other couples dancing together including Ichigo and Orihime. As they continued to dance their eyes never leaving each others. Isane was overcome with a feeling of warmth. "I don't think I've ever been this happy before, and to think six days ago I had no idea how wonderful a person Chad was." Isane was flooded with the memories of her time with Chad, of showing up at his doorstep as a nervous wreck, buying the dress she wore at that very moment. and the first time she had called him Chad.

"He's been so caring and kind to me" Next Isane remember the first night Chad had saved her from the Hollow's attack, how he had calmed her after her nightmare and then walking up the next morning in his arms. "He happily welcomed me into his life." Isane's next thoughts were of the day Chad and and herself had spent with Ichigo and Orihime. Without realizing it Isane had moved her hand so that her arms were around Chad's shoulders while Chad had wrapped his arms around Isane's waste pulling her close, Isane laid her head against his chest listening to the sound of his heart beating faster.

"When I'm with him I feel so warm." The day they had been caught in the rain and their cozy afternoon at the apartment filled Isane's thoughts. "Without Chad I might not even be here." Isane though of the night of the summer festival nearly losing her life to the Hollow and how Chad had saved her life. " Just being with him makes me so happy." Finally Isane thought of the events today up until this point. "There's no question how I feel I just hope he feel the same." Isane lifted her head from Chad's chest. "Chad do you..." Isane was silenced when Chad sealed his lips over hers. Isane's eyes widened with surprise, Chad was kissing her. As she realized what was happening Isane closed her eyes and returned the kiss with as much passion as she could. In that moment Chad and Isane both felt as if nothing else existed only each other.

The two finally broke apart looking deeply into their eyes until Chad finally spoke. "I love Isane."

Tears of unrivaled joy began to spill from Isane's eyes. "And I love you Chad." Isane cried as she buried herself deeper in his embrace.

Off to the side a teary eyed Orihime happily watch the scene unfold as Ichigo held her close and smiled equally happy for his two friends.

"Chad I wish we could just stay like this forever but I have to go." Isane said sadly realizing the time.

"I know." Chad said understandingly as always. The two made their way out of the club with Ichigo and Orihime close behind.

"Wait where are you two going?" Orihime call out once they were outside.

"I have to return to the Soul Society." Isane answered.

"Now?" Orihime said a look of disappointment covering her face.

"I'm afraid so." Isane said sadly.

"Oh, I'm really going to miss you Isane." Orihime hugged the taller woman.

"I'll miss you to Orihime, you and Ichigo have been so nice to me since I've been here" Isane said returning the hug.

"That's just what friends do for each other." Orihime said chipper again.

"Come back soon Isane for all of us." Ichigo encouraged with a smile.

"I will." Isane agreed already missing her friends.

"And you make sure you take good care of her Chad." Orihime advised the tallest of the group.

"I will." Chad smiled taking hold Isane's hand with Isane smiling back.

"We'll see you guys around." Ichigo said as both couples went they separate ways.

After leaving Orihime and Ichigo, Isane and Chad had returned to the apartment so Isane could leave her dress and release herself of her gigai and were now back at the riverside preparing to open the Senkaimon.

"Isane I thought you might like to take this with you." Chad said holding the stuffed tiger he won for Isane on her second day in Karakura Town.

Isane was touch that he thought to bring it for her and hoped it help quell her nightmares just as well in the Soul Society. "Thank you Chad." Isane hugged the tiger before slipping it into her shihakusho. Isane then unsheathed her zanpakuto placing it in front of her then turned the sword like a key. As the crease of the door appeared and fully opened, another door beyond it opened, releasing the Hell Butterfly that would allow for safe passage through the Senkaimon.

Isane turned to Chad before once again burying herself in his arms. "When I was first given this mission all I wanted to do was turn it down, but know that it's over I wish I didn't have to leave."

"I promise Isane anytime you want to come back, I'll always be here waiting, I love you." Chad looked caringly into Isane's eyes.

"And I love you." Isane leaned up and once again Chad and Isane met in a heated kiss. Once they broke apart Isane slowly slipped from Chad's embrace and entered the Senkaimon before looking back to Chad. As the doors began to close Isane had one final thought "I never thought that a shy polar bear like me could meet a kind tiger like him."

Before the doors closed a single tear ran down Isane cheek as she looked to Chad, her kind tiger.

First off I have to say sorry it took so long not just for this chapter but most of the chapters, I have learned an important lesson with this story and that is always have a few chapters ready before you post the first one. Now I want to say thank you to everyone who reviewed, favorited and fallowed this story I was worried that no one would like the idea of Chad/Isane but I received a lot of positive support and because of that I plan to continue with Chad and Isane stories. I also want to say thank you to everyone who said that you are shipping Chad and Isane now, that make me feel very proud that my story inspires new ideas in people and I hope you guys will help spread the love for Chad and Isane we all know they don't get enough in the series. Last I look forward to everyone final thoughts and hope that you will all like the next story.

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