October 31, 10:26 PM

"You've never had a party for your own birthday before?" Ichigo asked, surprised as he munched on a candy bar.

"Never. Not that I want one, either." Replied the vampire.

They were at Ishida's place eating the candy they've gathered that evening. Ishida thought it was a dumb idea to to trick or treating, but knowing Ichigo, he'd still end up dressing up with Frakenstein's monter walking around getting candy from strangers. It wasn't a total drag 'cause Ishida got to make their costumes and enjoyed it. Now that they've ran out of houses, they decided to watch some horror movies at Ishida's.

"Well-yeah, I can't really see you as a partyman.." Ichigo said as he looked up at the ceiling.

What was that supposed to mean? "Partyman?"

Ichigo just shook his head in disagree to what Ishida said and looked at him calmly. "So, when is it anyway?"

"My birthday?"

"Yeah." Said Ichigo as the TV shrieked.

"It's not important. You don't have to know." More like Ishida didn't want him to know.

"But I asked nicely, didn't I?" And Ichigo made a face that was both pathetic and sadly, undeniably adorable at the same time. It was like a pout, only he was smiling while at it. Ichigo knew Ishida loved it.

"S-Stop making that stupid face." He said as he pushed up his glasses to hide his blush.

He grinned now, but still kept his face on. "Why? Is it getting to you, Quincy?" Ichigo said as he moved in closer to Ishida, who couldn't do anything since he was trapped in Ichigo's arms.

Cornered. "No, because you look like a complete idiot. More than you usually do, I meant." Ishida said as he tried to act collected. They were only inches away from each other now, their faces almost touching. It was like sweet torture to Ishida.

To make matters worse, Ichigo leaned in to whisper in Ishida's ear. "Quit avoiding the question. When is it?"

Ishida shivered. "6th November." He answered as he let out a breath he'd been holding for quite a while now.

Ichigo always liked it when he was the one in control, and no matter how Ishida denies it, he does, too. He laughed. "Now was that too hard?"

"Shut up!" Ishida said like a girl as he pushed Ichigo off of him and slumped back on the couch.

"November 6.. I'll remember that." Ichigo just scratched the back of his head in amusement. "I don't get it, what's so bad about telling me your birthday?"

"Everything." Ishida sighed.

"Come on, it's only fair since I guess you know mine." Ichigo smiled and nudged him. "and now, I'll guarantee you that you'll have a party."

"That's what I was afraid of." He said as he covered his face with his arm.

"Hmm.. I know what to give you already." Ichigo said when he smirked at his thought.

Ishida groaned. "What is it then? Trick or treat?"

Ichigo laughed at the pun. "It's gonna have to be a surprise, naturally."

And Ishida just rolled his eyes and snorted.

When Ishida felt Ichigo on him, he removed his arm and found Ichigo staring down at him. "Come on, Dracula, don't be such a baby." Ichigo said and bent down to kiss the vampire.

Ishida pulled away and gave him an evil look and said in the best accent he could make. "I vant to suck your blood!" and sucked Ichigo's neck, making him moan.

And the TV was all forgotten, leaving the damsel in distress helpless from the clutches of the monster, the love of her life.