A/N: Done for the 30day OTP challenge on tumblr

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Day 1

Holding hands

It didn't matter, each day was a simple blessing that they were able to remain together. The years had past in near uncountable number.

They always found a way to be together each day. Whether rain, or cold, sickness or health; they remained close.

Today Ukitake was sick in bed. Shunsui was sitting next to him; reading while his lover slept fitfully.

Reaching out he picked up one of the pale hands and held it tight. That simple gesture seemed to quiet the the fevered body and Jushiro settled back into a more normal sleep.

Simple things like holding hands had more meaning than big, grandiose gestures.