I Do Not Own Bleach Or Any Of The Characters. Disclaimer: Yaoi (BoyxBoy) some swearing

Keigo's POV ~The Next Day


I can't believe Shinji would say such things and that loudly! Actually yes I can because long before he told us that he batted for the other team he was not afraid to express his gayness towards other males. Do you know what he said after that comment about Grimmjow making a move one me? He told me to go after that hot ass or he will for me. I about died of embarrassment and humiliation. For the first time in my life I actually wanted to kill Shinji.

Seconds after and the whole situation was a lost memory to them. Even the hot-blooded Ichigo didn't ask what Grimmjow wanted with me. All Ichigo did was glare at me for talking to the enemy school and even more so Grimmjow himself. After that conversation I felt so lonely and cold. Is what he said to me about them really true? No I refuse to think so! They have been my friends for two years, now on our third. Why would I trust a person I just met verse what I have had with my friends for two years? I will prove to him that they do think I am their friend and that they love me!

"Asano-san? Are you okay?" My BEST friend Mizuiro asked of me out of concern. I had spent the whole lunch period in silence thinking about what Grimmjow said yesterday. Everyone looked at me after Mizuiro mentioned my abnormal behavior.

"Yeah you've been strangely quiet Keigo." Shinji put in. "Are you thinking about sexy blue ass over there?" Shinji nodded towards Grimmjow with a devilish smirk.

"Hahahaha what are you guys talking about? I'm completely fine!" I stated loudly. My heart cringed as they all nodded and went back to their conversations and ignored me. That's all they needed to confirm that I was okay. Don't they see that I'm not at all?! I could feel the tears starting to brim at the corners of my eyes. I stood up and walked away from my friends and up to the roof top. None of them followed me.

I actually thought that when Mizuiro asked me if I was okay that Grimmjow was wrong. That I was right. But I was wrong and he was right. I don't have the will to do this anymore. Deep down I knew what was happening but I was in denial. Now the tears started to flow freely from my eyes as I brought my knees closer into my body. When did they start hating me? When did they start resenting me? Why did they even start? Am I a horrible person? The more questions I asked myself, the more the tears left my eyes. Will they ever like me again? That was the final question that entered my mind before I succumbed to sleep.

...

"Grim what should we do with him? You know this is your fault." A strangely familiar voice spoke. Did he say Grim? Grimmjow's here? I slowly opened my eyes to see Grimmjow and his friends standing over me. "Opps. We woke up the crying beauty." Nnoitra teased. I wiped my eyes to feel dried tears. Ohmygod this is so embarrassing!

"Hey, Asano-san, are you okay?" Grimmjow asked out of concern. This is the second time someone asked me this question today. The answer from the other will be the same.

"Yeah I'm completely fine. My cat just died so that's why I was crying but I'm fine now. I could just get another one." I lied. I've never had a cat or a dog before.

Grimmjow flicked my forehead. "Liar." That's all it took before the tears resurfaced. I turned away from them and hid my crying face. I'm so pathetic! Strong bear arms reached around my weak body into a warm hug. "I'm sorry I've caused you a lot of pain. Just forget what I said yesterday."

"How can I? You were right but deep down I always knew." I felt the tears start to thicken and my eyes started to get blurry. "Can you please go away? I don't want my friends to hate me even more by talking to you." I spit out. He's the reason why I'm feeling like this. He made me realize my loneliness.

I was spun around violently and before I knew it he slapped me across the face. "Keigo please wake up. Why would you want to be friends with them if you have to prove yourself to them? We would gladly be your friends." Grimmjow said with a smiling face. He was so warm and inviting, I almost wanted to jump into his arms and accept his invitation.

"Y-yeah. We practically crack up at your antics every day during lunch. You seem like a pretty cool kid and you deserve better friends then these assholes." Nnoitra added in with Grimmjow. They look at me during lunch? I always thought they were looking at Ichigo in hate. No one pays attention to me so why do they?

Grimmjow wipes away my tears with his thumbs and brings me to lay into his lap. I could feel my cheeks brighten a bright red as he started to stroke my hair. Nnoitra and the rest of Grimmjow's friends left us alone on the roof and we sat there in a comfortable silence. Guilt started to overwhelm me when I realize how harsh my words just sounded about my friends hating me for talking to them. Maybe I should start hanging out with Grimmjow and all of them. Although they kind of seem scary and odd, they really are kind.

A smile spreads on my face as I whisper, "Thank you" loud enough for Grimmjow to hear before I give in to sleep once again.

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I woke with a start as the final bell rung as school ended. Ah I totally ditched the second half of school! I bolted up from where I was sleeping when I noticed a piece of paper slip off of me and onto the ground. It read:

-Keigo (I hope I can call you that)

I didn't want to wake you but I had to go to class.

I know your friends mean a lot to you so I will not talk to you anymore unless you come to me first. I'm going to leave my phone number in case you just want to talk or vent. Know that I will always be your friend.

-Grimmjow

Sure enough his phone number was written below. I quickly added his phone number to my contact list and threw out the letter. Should I text him? Nah that would be so uncool to text him so early, right?

….

"You know, Nel, you don't have to pick me up from school. I'd rather just go home with Nnoitra and everyone on the train." I said in an annoyed nature.

"Grimmjow." She groaned in annoyance. "I told you to call me mother. It's impolite to call me by name and a nickname at that. Anyway, how was your day? Did you speak to that boy again? The one you kissed on the cheek." Nel pestered me.

Damn that Nnoitra. He told my mother yesterday about the incident when I was in the shower (Nnoi comes over frequently. He's almost like my brother.) And Nel hasn't stopped asking me about it since. "Yeah. I gave him my phone number." I stated without an explanation. She doesn't need to know about all the details of our relationship. I look at my phone to see no new messages; I frown.

"Aw, are you waiting for him to text you? You know the more you look at your phone the more it won't get here any faster?" Nel continued to harass me. Gah she's so annoying! Finally we arrived home and I speed walked right to my room. Just as I threw my phone on my bed it signaled out a ring.

It was from an unknown number. It recited:

From: *** *** ****

Thank you for before. I'm sorry I said such harsh words.

-End

Oh. This must have been from Keigo. I was about to reply when another text came in.

From: *** *** ****

Btw this is Keigo (You can call me that)

-End

I laughed. Thanks for the permission, knucklehead. I smiled as I sent my reply. Now I wait.

...

He replied! I hurriedly opened the new text.

From: Grimmjow

Are you okay?

-End

W-why does he keep asking me that? Does he even care? I bet he just feels guilty because he feels he's responsible. I just met him so of course he doesn't actually care about me.

To: Grimmjow

I'm fine. I'll decide what to do on Monday, I have the whole weekend. You don't have to keep asking.

-End

As I was sending it, I realized how rude I sounded. He's probably not going to waste his time replying to me. I threw my phone on the bed and went into the kitchen to make my sister and I dinner. My parents had died 6 months ago in a plane crash on one of their frequent business trips. My life didn't change much besides my sister having to drop out of college and taking a secretary job at an office. My parents weren't around much so I moved on fast after their death. I know that sounds terrible but I really grew up without parents.

My sister on the other part took it very hard. She's a few years older than me so when she was younger she spent a lot of time with my parents before they got really busy with work. She knew she had to be strong. She works 10 hours a day for 6 days a week. I also have a job at a local convince store so I can pay for my own stuff.

Now that I think about it, I believe Mizuiro is the only one out of my friends that know of my parents death. None of them ever asked why I was gone for a week 6 months ago. None of them even cared.

I left the dinner in the warmer until my sister came home so we could eat together. I went back to my room and was surprised to see two text messages from Grimmjow.

From: Grimmjow

I only ask because I care. Do you want to hang out with me and everyone tomorrow? You know before you make your final decision.

-End

From: Grimmjow

You don't have to if you don't want to...

-End

What should I say? WHAT SHOULD I SAY? My hands started to tremble and I almost dropped my phone. Should I give them a chance? I could just delete Grimmjow's number and be done with this whole situation. I could go back to my friends happily and try my hardest for them to like me.

No. I will give them a chance. They may seem very scary but they have been nothing but nice to me.

To: Grimmjow

Sorry I was making dinner. Yeah that sounds fun.

-End

Almost instantly I got a reply.

From: Grimmjow

Great! Meet us at my house tomorrow at 11? Is that okay for you? We might go other places too.

-End

His address was written in the text message too.

To: Grimmjow

That sounds good. I will meet you then.

-End

Our conversation continued with small talk from then on out. When my sister came home from work I ended the conversation and joined her in the kitchen. "How was your day, sister?" I asked politely. Before our parents died we never got along but now we do. I think it's because my sister is trying take control of the adult role and is trying her best to provide for us.

"It was fine. How was your day?" she asked with tired words.

"It could have been better. Anyway I'm hanging out with some new friends at their house tomorrow, is that okay?" I inquire.

"Yeah sure... Wait. New? Are you referring to students from the other school?" I nod. "Keigo... Be careful when you skip borderlines. That's all I'm asking, k?" I nod again and we commenced with dinner.


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