Another re-write.

Warnings ~ Passed relationship abuse/rape. OOC. AU/College. Gore. Anxiety. Trauma. Mature Sexual Content. Possessive/Protective daddy Isshin. Graphic Violence. Fighting.

Main Pairings ~ KenpachixIchigo and IkkakuxYumichika - (TopxBottom)

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It doesn't get better. No matter how many times he tells himself or tries to push himself out of bed to start his day. Ichigo just isn't a morning person. Every morning is a sluggish struggle, starting with pulling away from the sleep dripping in his eyes to moving his pillow smothered face. Dragging away the covers is the final threshold. The no turning back and in the trenches kind of thing.

Its been like this since the beginning of the semester months ago - since he convinced himself that he would get used to a morning schedule. But thank the gods for Yumichikas noisy hair dryer and bright morning schedule to help lift Ichigo from the sleep he is so acquiesce to wake from.

He lazily rubs his face on the pillow, getting a good scratch out of it before dragging himself out of bed. He gives his body a good and generous stretch and sweeps open the window blinds. A dusty sunrise glows through the 5th floor window and illuminates the room. Yawning, Ichigo strolls into the shower throwing off his night shirt and undies.

Its very convenient having a personal bathroom for each unit in their two bedroom apartment. Ichigo or Yumichikas schedules never really clash and if Ichigo ever had to bring it up - he feels lucky not having to wait for his best friend to be done with the restroom. For one he wakes up too early and just takes too long. But Ichigo on the other hand is quick more or less on the basic side of the shower regimen.

Although when it comes to choosing an outfit he has unfortunately picked up some bad habits from Yumichika. Shifting through two or three different pairs of fitted or arguably skinny jeans. Its a struggle just coming to terms with a loose white v-neck top. Cardigans are light and comfortable so he is a fan of those but the small collections of scarfs he has tucked into the corner of the closet are not there by his choice.

"Ichi!" Yumichika calls out from the living room. Ichigo turns and can see him through the open bedroom door. "If we leave soon we can make it to the cafe before class." He stops and steps in giving Ichigo a look over. "If you're going to wear that top with those pants - wear the coffee cardigan. The one with the blue inlay."

" This one is fine, its brown." He says rolling his eyes.

" Hmmm, it's not but if you say so."

" Your earrings are lopsided." Ichigo says as he switches out his cardigan and layers another thin jacket over top.

Yumichika stutters and rubs his ears, making sure the feather accessories are symmetrical which of course were and Ichigo was just teasing to annoying him. So he makes a audible scoff and gives Ichigo a baby like scowl.

"Tch, good morning to you too." Says Ichigo, doesn't even hide his laugh.

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Walking form their apartment complex isn't too bad but the morning chill is really what wakes them up for class. The 20 minute trek feels longer in the day compared to walking it in the evening. Both Yumichika and Ichigo are pretty good at making it to class on time but today starts out pretty rough.

The classroom is one of those typically large set ups which hold desks like bleachers reaching ten flights of stairs. Its filled with students of all sorts, from the dedicated and studious and the nonchalant pass-byer. A lecture is being given from an old man that has seen better days and in need of a better crowd of interested minds.

Yumichika and Ichigo are tucked in the tiny corner towards the top, amongst some sleepers and "I use this class for other work" types of students. As for them, its early and history is easily passed with some casual notes and a good eye on the next big text date. Ichigo is slouched deep into his chair with his head leaning heavily on his palm. He notices a neighboring student down a step or two with the biggest and most lush thermos of coffee he has ever seen.

"Urgh" He whines out taking his palms and runs them over his temples massaging away the on coming headaches. He turns to his roommate to his left as he hears the soft giggles bubble up. Yumichika has eyes glued to his smart phone.

"Whats so funny?" Ichigo asks inching closer sluggishly. But Yumichika does't respond with words, he puts on this shy bedroom eye'd look paired with a nice smile and holds the screen of his phone up for Ichigo to see. Its a bundle of text messages that reads;

Ikkaku - 'Mornin Beautiful. '

Me - 'Hello and good morning to you too. You're up early...'

Ikkaku - 'Ya, just startd up my morning training. Plus didnt want to pass up start'n off my day with ya. In class yet?'

Me - 'Just arrived, its tolerable but it will be a struggle since Ichigo and I missed our morning coffee. '

Me - 'Happy to have your company for my mornings though ... I wake up to a brighter day knowing that you are thinking of me. '

Ikkaku - 'Honestly Beautiful, the only fuckn time I ain't thinkin about you is when I am in the ring. So everyday should be golden. Get some coffee babe.'

Ichigo pulls away from the phone shoving it back to Yumichika and scrunches up his nose in playful disgust.

"Does he really talk to you like that? Like in person - is he always so ... so flirty?"

"He calls me beautiful like its my name and I adore it." Yumichika says with a flutter. "And yes he does. But I am not surprised, for one he has been like that towards me more or less since late in high school. And secondly he may be a goof at times but since we have become official Ikkaku has seemed more relaxed. So his flirting doesn't come off as anything but endearing and natural."

"You and him are made for each other but couldn't be more opposites. Those texts are corny as shit - "

Yumichika rolls his eyes and interrupts him "You are just being a Jealous Jenny and you know it."

"Nope, Ikkaku is a complete bro and you know it. Him and Kenpachi."

"My gosh, you need to give that man a chance. You have only went out with him once, and yes it counts when we are talking about you and any regard to dating."

This time its Ichigo's turn to roll his eyes and settle back into his seat like a pouting child. Yumichika and himself have known both Kenpachi and Ikkaku for a few years, more so thanks to Ikkaku progressively showing interest in Yumichika as time went by. It wasn't until college where things really began to move forward between the two which leads to Kenpachi being introduced more closely to Ichigo.

At one point all of themselves including other close friends gathered at a casual house party after a MMA fighting match to celebrate; both Kenpachi and Ikkaku dominated in their weight classes and took home the gold. This was when Kenpachi and Ichigo sat for the most part alone and chatted on the outside lawn of the backyard. Sharing drinks, laughing for hours and according to Yumichika "getting to know each other".

"Yumi that was nothing but being friendly ... he isn't interested in me like that." Ichigo whines.

"Don't be oblivious, Ikkaku has confirmed for me. He is interested and waiting for a sign from you to make anymore moves, honey you are just poor at picking these things up and leaving good trails for the boys to follow. I am sure he can romance you if you open up a bit. He is a good man - despite his brutish and large exterior. We know him, he is Ikkaku's best friend and if you're ready I think its time you started dating again. It's been years since high school." He ends his sentence on a soft and quieter note.

"Yeah I guess so. Kenpachi is nice even though he always seems so intense. We'll just see."

"You need to text him - if you don't I will tell Ikkaku to tell Kenpachi. Actually ..." He text rapidly on his phone. "Never mind I already did!"

"Yumi!" Ichigo say a bit too loudly and grabbed a few eyes from the classroom. He sinks deeper into his seat. "How could you!"

"All in the name of progress Ichi. Trust me?" And Yumichika genuinely asks for his trust.

" Okay, okay. I will - just. I don't want any pressure."

"Of course. And for now lets worry about getting our coffee before those horrible headaches set in and then we can worry about the boys ."

"That sounds more than fair."

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Beautiful - 'You are a notorious flirt, be careful because I don't think I can ever get enough of it from you Handsome. '

Beautiful - 'And good news, Ichigo is smitten on Kenpachi ... He is just on the shy side of things - and a bit oblivious. Could you possibly encourage Kenpachi to pursue him a bit more. If he is still interested that is ...'

Me - 'Always for u doll. And fuck yeah Ken is still interested. Honestly I think the bastard has been since I laid eyes on you - he just hasn't been to keen on the whole dating scene i guess. I'll hit him up though, pretty sure he will be all over it and text/call Ichi soon. '

Me - 'I know we planned to hangout tonight at ur place, should I bring him along or do you want to plan like another small get2gether later?'

Ikkaku typed out quickly as he took a white face-cloth and wiped off all the hot sweat that gathered on his forehead. After sending the text he places his phone on the bench, its a safe distance away from his seat on the workout bench where he is rolling his dumbbells up for his next set. After that he takes a quick break and grabs his well warn jumprope and goes into another 15 minute set. About half way through this set he hears the chime from his phone and the car pulling up into the driveway in front of his garage.

Beautiful - ' Hmmm, well I wouldn't be apposed to it. You can invite him.'

The sound of the car door shutting is quick. Steps trek up to the side door of the garage turned workout room. Kenpachi comes in rubbing his semi tired eyes. He is wearing gym clothes and had his hair up in semi thin man bun. Very modern samurai bun look since he is also adorned with various scars from his years in fighting. He throws his phone, keys and wallet off to the side where it doesn't get in his way. Kenpachi also tosses off his zipped up sweatshirt and top, preferring to work out shirtless.

"Yo, mornin Ken. Ya took longer then usual."

"Sup, this morning was rough - Yachiru was being an ass and didn't want to go to school. Took me an hour to drag her out of the damn house."

"Hahaha, shit do you know how much hell she gives me when I have get her to go out. Thats a fuck'n demon you raised."

Kenpachi just laughs with a rough tone in his voice - to little sleep. "Ya I know." He pauses and sets up a extra heavy punching bag. "But down to business, you got yur' match ... what next week? And I got mine in about the same time. The guy Yammy is a fat fuck but slow. Who are you fight'n again?"

"Uhh, I don't know his fuck'n name - I just know he ain't apart of the Espadas. I think this guy is from the Bounts or something. And dude" Ikkaku set his jumprope down and wipes his bald head again from the heavy sweat. "Ichigo is totally into ya."

"Ya? And how the fuck do you know this" He said raising an eyebrow and finishes setting up the bag "Even while we were talking and he had a few beers in him he still didn't look into it. And I told ya to leave it alone if the kid wasn't into it"

"Yumichika just texted me, and yo - I didn't say shit or ask anything!" He said with his arms up "Just said Ichigo is on the shy side and ain't too good at picking up when he is being hit on. So whatcha think?"

"What I think? Ya mean besides I think he's got a cute face, legs for days and a big ass? He's a good kid, smart as shit and good with his family ... same shit I thought when I first met him back when you started drooling over Yumi."

"Well I was a pussy and took my sweat ass time asking Yumi out, ya better not do the same. I'm gonna be heading over tonight to hang with em. Yur' invited."

"Ha, fuck you." He laughs at Ikkaku "Ichigo never showed any interest thats way I never made any more moves ya know that, it ain't the same with yur' Yumi - he's been pullin ya by the dick since day one. But now that I know, we'll see what happens. Yeah I'll come, Yachiru is going to a birthday thing anyways at Unohana's - some kids slumber party thing."

"A'right then the night is planned and I'll let Beautiful know."

Kenpachi nodded in agreement and went to the other side of the garage to warm up his body with some stretches and conditioning moves. The evening on his mind and the rekindling interest that he put to the side sparks again. He genuinely likes Ichigo, and has for a while now but just never pursued blatantly since the kid didn't seem to reciprocate. He respected that and it didn't come to a surprise if someone was not interested in him. Kenpachi knows how he comes off and knows that his personality and life style is very intense for most.

He is for the most part content with the thought of living his life fighting professionally in the MMA, raising his daughter and hanging with the few but close friends he had. Ichigo has been the only person he has ever considered pursuing. After getting to know him from a distance, Kenpachi has had a little ache for Ichigo which he has laughably tried to ignore.

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