Happy Endings
Grimmjow sat up in the bed, leisurely stretching. He glanced down at his side, a warm smile spreading as he saw his boyfriend's sleeping face. Today was Ichigo's day off, the only one of three in which he actually spent with Grimmjow. The former Espada didn't even know when he had started looking forward to these days so much. At least not until Ulquiora had described his love for Orihime. By then, Grimmjow became so shocked he didn't know how to act around the then-college-student. Luckily, Ichigo took the initiative and demanded that Grimmjow start sharing an apartment rather than staying next door. Grimmjow readily agreed and so started their relationship.
Grimmjow shook off the memories and bent down to nuzzle Ichigo's neck. The young man roused gently and opened his brown eyes. That groggy look made Grimmjow laugh.
"Good morning sleepy head," he whispered. Ichigo blinked.
"What time is it?"
"You have plenty of time to sleep in," Grimmjow assured him, giving him a gentle kiss. "But since I'm making breakfast, you might want to get up now."
Ichigo grinned, eyebrow quirking upwards. "You finally learned how to cook?"
His boyfriend laughed. "Anyone can make eggs and bacon!"
Needless to say, Grimmjow's breakfast ended in the best disaster the two could hope for.
。o.0.o 。
They were strolling along the road, chatting about normal happenings that occurred everyday. It was cold outside, both men wore winter coats and Ichigo had a scarf about his neck. As they spoke, their breaths formed tiny clouds in the air.
They finally came to the cafe, ordering drinks and sitting outside with steaming cups. Grimmjow gathered his courage up, taking strength in the smiles and warmth of his boyfriend's eyes. He tried to find the most casual way of broaching the subject as possible.
"Do you remember how we met?" He asked. Ichigo's mouth quirked up.
"We tried to kill each other." So maybe Grimmjow's approach was not romantic. Even he found it amusing if not ironic.
"Yeah. I remember the first time I woke up with you by my side. We came here, as allies, and you talked with me like I was a friend." Grimmjow smiled. "That is where I first fell in love with you."
Ichigo's eyes widened. "Are you confessing to me?"
The former Espada tried to deny it, but then mulled it over.
"Yes," he admitted. Ichigo was even more taken back by the answer. Grimmjow took in a deep breath. He took his boyfriend's hand in his own. "We've been friends for six years, and we've been together for three. You have taught me what it is to live as a human in all its simplicity, and you have taught me how to live."
Grimmjow used his free hand to remove a black bow from his pocket. "I have come to love you more than anything and I would love to spend the rest of my live with you. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?" he asked as he opened the box.
Ichigo stared at the silver band in an expression of awe and shock. Then he grinned widely and launched himself at Grimmjow in an arm race despite the table between them.
"Yes!" He laughed."Yes, I'll marry you!"
And so the two became engaged, due to be married the next year on their anniversary of having tried to kill one another.
