Wowzers that was so painful and yet beautifully painted in my mind.

I personally think Matsumoto is insane for having feeling for someone who is basically a serial killer in my mind. But even in canon I have no doubts that she still does.

I believe Gin, as bad as he is, holds Rangiku in his heart in the only way he knows how.

I see both of those suppositions here in this wonderful story and it tickles me no end. I was especially moved by Rangiku's capitulation in the end. As if her love would simply not allow her to let go even on pain of death.

kudos! :D