Author's Notes: Konbanwa, minna-san! I'm bored, listening to the Samurai Champloo OST, and reading GrimmIchi fanfics. I felt like typing something quick and short since I can't really type up the next chapter for A Series of Tales Full of Hilariousness on me mum's computer because it'll be too… smutty. LOL. So yeah, I'll just get this over with. Enjoy. –bows-

Warning- None really. Could be taken as shounen ai/yaoi, I guess.

Pairings- None really.

Summary- Ichigo and Renji discuss the concept of marriage.

Disclaimer-Don't own. Don't sue. Don't ask. Don't tell. If I owned Bleach then… I'm not entirely sure, but I know it'd be fun. –nod nod-


May the Best Man Win

Ichigo and Renji lay exhausted, zanpakutos by their sides, in a plain, grassy field after just fighting a hollow. Their chests heaved up and down with labored breath and they wiped at the sweat that formed on their upper brow. The clouds floated over head of them, casting random shadows here and there, every now and then shielding them from the blazing sun.

Renji grinned, looking across at Ichigo. "'Seems like I was carrying your weight in that fight, Strawberry."

Ichigo slowly turned his head to give the redheaded man a scowl. "Fuck you. I was… distracted." He said finally.

Renji raised his eyebrows. "Oh? 'bout what?"

Ichigo frowned, not exactly sure how to voice the problem. "Well, earlier Orihime asked me if I ever thought of getting married…"

"Oh… Have ya?"

"No. I mean, I really haven't had the time. Not only that, I can't exactly picture myself being married or picture the person I'd want to be married to."

Renji awkwardly nodded his head in understanding.

They both looked back up to the sky and watched the clouds waft by in the gentle breeze. Neither of them moved or said anything for awhile, choosing to sit in a comfortable, peaceful silence. Moments like these were rare and savored.

Ichigo finally decided to break the silence, startling Renji. "Renji… Have you ever thought of getting married?"

"Me?" Renji rolled his eyes upward in thought. "Actually… no, I really haven't. My thoughts were always focused on surviving' and gettin' outta that hell hole in Rukongai. Then I focused on becoming a shinigami, achieving bankai, rescuing Rukia, and now surpassing Byakuya. Well, I was always working on surpassing Byakuya. I don't think I've ever had time to really consider it. …Besides. I've always thought crap like that was bullshit."

"Yeah. I'm not really into all that sappy stuff. Still, it would be nice to have… something, ya know?"

"Yeah, I know whatcha mean. It'd be… comforting."

Silence fell upon them again until Ichigo turned his head to the redhead. "Who would you consider marrying? Rukia?"

"What? I… I dunno… What about you and Orihime?"

Ichigo shook his head slightly. "Nah. She's too… timid for me, ya know?"

"She likes you though. I can tell."

Ichigo's brow furrowed slightly. "Yeah…"

They both stared at each other, neither speaking a word.

Suddenly Renji grinned and reached out his hand to Ichigo. "May the best man win."

Ichigo grinned back and shook the tattooed man's hand. "You're on."


Well, what did you think? I've got to say its one of my favorites, but I'd like another opinion too, of course. Reviews and criticisms accepted.