Ukitake walked towards Toshiro's room with a rather large package under his arm. He came to the boy's room and knocked on the door. The white haired child glanced up from his bed where he was reading a book and listening to music. He hadn't taken the time to change into his normal clothing, but this didn't seem to bother him as he glanced up. "Is that book the one Gin gave you?"

"No... that book is Oliver Twist." The small taicho sat up with a smile on his face.

"Now why would Gin give you that book?" The man shook his head.

"I'm not quite sure, but I have a feeling I'll find out by the end of this. I doubt he is doing it for no reason. Plus, he said I could relate to Oliver for some strange reason." Toshiro glanced back down at the book.

"So, the characters match up with the people you know?" Ukitake asked rather quickly, going over to sit on the edge of the bed, setting down the package next to the white haired child.

"I doubt Gin would make it that obvious for me." The boy placed a bookmark into the book he was reading. He picked up the package and opened it up. The book happened to have recent photographs featuring him with other people. A deep sigh caused him to look up at the thirteenth division taicho. "Is something the matter Ukitake."

"I'm a little bothered by the fact many of these pictures are taken from a distance, as if someone was spying on you." The man flipped the album to the last page.

"So?"

"I've always been a little bothered by the fact Gin is showering his attention on you like he is. He's never really gotten close to anyone other then Rangiku."

"Speaking of which, can I show you what he gave me yesterday?" Toshiro slipped off the bed and brought back the album.

Ukitake found himself frowning at the pictures. "So, do you have any idea what he wants from you?"

"No... well, I have an idea." The boy was looking at the photo album from the beginning. "I know that you and Rangiku don't believe that Ichimaru cares about me, but his actions say otherwise. What he wants from me... what I think he wants from me may very well be just wishful thinking on my part. But it would be nice, and I really don't want it taken away again. All of this would have been more of a surprise if..."

"I heard from your fukutaicho how a certain someone blabbed certain things she shouldn't have. Are you..."

"Don't. I've given up trying to fix things with her."