Just Being in Your Arms.

Chapter 1

'Aww mann, this is so borrring.' Ichigo Kurosaki thought as he wandered aimlessly through Karakura town. Because it was almost sunset, Hardly anyone was out. Since Aizen's rebellion was over, nothing of real excitement was going on in Soul Society or the real world. What he really wanted, but would tell no body, was to be with his lieutenant 'freind', Renji Abarai. He had always harbored deep feelings for the red-haired tattooed man. But of course, he was sure Renji didn't have the same feelings.

"Hey! Ichi" A sudden voice broke through the teen's thoughts. So he turned around to find none other than Renji.

Somewhat excited to see Renji, he called out, "Oi, Renji! Whatcha up to?"

Grinning and jogging to catch up with the strawberry-blonde, Renji replied, "Hmm... not much really. Since the rebellion is over, Soul Society is incredibly boring. So I thought I'd come tour the human world with you."

Trying not to grin, Ichigo said 'Ok' and shrugged smoothly.

'Goddamn it! I can't even tell him how I feel! And god knows he doesn't feel the same way about me...' Renji was silently cursing himself. He had deep feelings for Ichigo, but of course... Ichigo wasn't really the... gay.. type.

"Hey Renji, if you've got nothing better to do.. and you don't have any work, you can crash over at my place if you want. But it's alright if you don't want to." The strawberry-blonde said after a while of walking, breaking through the red-haired man's thoughts.

Renji almost jumped the gun. He could've sworn he saw Ichigo blush before he turned away. Instead of asking if he really did blush, Renji just shrugged and smoothly replied, "Hmm, sure why not. It's better than getting useless work from Captain Kuchiki." Renji almost praised himself for his acting skills.

So after a couple more blocks, they reached Ichigo's place. And after raiding the fridge, they headed into the teens room to just chill.

Since Ichigo had his own house now, he and Renji had complete privacy. 'Not that we would need it...' Ichigo thought bitterly, scowling.

Noticing the somewhat hurt face Ichigo held, Renji got concerned. "Oi Ichi, Whatsa matter?" He asked, looking straight at the teen.

Ichigo blushed as he could hear the concern in the lieutenants voice. It kind of surprised him.

"Oh... well... I… nevermind.. it's nothing." Ichigo wanted so badly to tell him.. he just couldn't.

"Come on, Ichi. You can tell me." Renji said warmly. He walked over and place a hand on Ichigo's shoulder.

Slightly surprised, and blushing, the strawberry-blonde turned to face the red-haired man. All of a sudden, surprising himself and Renji, he got up and wrapped his arms around the man.

"It's you, Renji. I can't stop thinking about you. I think I might be... well... falling for... you..." Ichigo said almost in a whisper, blushing profoundly.

"I..Ichi... You really mean that? Because...

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I know…. Pretty short. But I like it. Still workin on ch. 4. Jus got 2 and 3 up! Reviews are loved. and used as motivation to keep writing! if you have ideas yell 'em to me!