Christmas Nightmare (Bleach Fanfic)

Gifts

When Gin finished applying the medication to the boy's body, he found Toshiro some lose clothing that would not chafe or irritate where the rashes were, at least to the best results possible. He then left the small boy, to his own devices, to sulk in his depression, and hopefully get over it on his own terms, rather than being forced.

The man then slipped to the front, said something to Urahara about something, before completely disappearing for a couple of hours. This caused Jinta to have a rather irate discussion with the candy shop owner, only to be told off by the ex-shingami captain, with a glare, silencing him from saying anything further about the matter.

When Gin got back, he was carrying a small paper bag. He then headed to the back room that Toshiro was in. when he arrived, he found that the boy was simply lying on top of the futon, his arms spread out to his sides, staring at the ceiling, a look of either boredom, or frustration on his face. It seemed to go back and forth between the two, with a few other emotions mixed in.

Ichimaru then walked over to the boy, setting the paper bag down. He then went and crouched over the boy, so that he was looking at him upside down, a hand on either side of his head. "Hi."

"This caused Hitsugaya to startle. "What do you want?"

"Shouldn't you be resting?" the man stated, maintaining his typical face.

"I have too much on my mind to rest. I guess I have you to blame for that," the nonchalant ran deep through his voice. Toshiro then gave his own question. "Where did you go?"

"To get Matsumoto's Christmas present," the man pulled the paper bad closer.

"Didn't I tell you, she'll toss whatever you give her?" the boy's face twisted in disgust. "How is this going to help fix things?"

"I'll show you what I got," the man stated, as he began to shuffle through the bag, then pulled out the jewelry box, handing it to the child.

"Oi…" Toshiro snapped it open. "It's turquoise and topaz…""

As the white haired child gave the bracelet back, not to mention a dirty look, Gin took the chance to speak up. "Do you know the meaning behind those stones?"

I wonder how you were able to afford something like this. That, and how stupid you can be."

"I had a lot saved up and stored away," Ichimaru shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you saying I'm stupid?"

"Turquoise is given to wish health for a person. Topaz is for love and fidelity," Hitsugaya grumbled.

"You really don't get the meaning…" Gin actually opened his pale teal eyes, revealing that he was actually shocked. "Do you know what a birthstone is, chibi-taicho?"

"No… and don't call me that," the boy muttered.

"I also got something for you to give Ran-chan. It should hopefully give you a clue," the man dug through the bag, then handed the small taicho a small box.

Toshiro opened it, only to suddenly turn pale and green. "You want me to give Matsumoto the symbol for the male restroom with the topaz stone in it. Considering what that stone symbolizes, you're sick…"

To the boy's surprise, Gin let out a sound of shock, not to mention, the man proceeded to stare for a good length of time. His eyes were open wide and his mouth slack. Finally, he spoke up. "You still haven't gotten it. Amazingly, it is amusing how intelligent you are, yet certain things got right over your head, simply because you think too hard."

The small boy felt the box plucked from his hand. "So, I got the whole thing wrong?"

"Duh…" Gin snapped the box shut, and placed it into the bag. He then crouched down further, so that he was leaning over Toshiro, his face much closer. "There is something I seriously thought about talking to you about earlier, but thought best to wait on."