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Ichigo looked down at Yoruichi with a raised eyebrow. "Wh-what?" The memory of the dream he had made him slightly on edge when dealing with her.

Yoruichi smiled innocently. "I was only asking if I could come in. Is there anything wrong with wanting to spend time with a friend?"

"Fine. I'll let you in." Ichigo sighed and turned around. As he walked to the door he couldn't help but question her intentions.

He cautiously opened it and saw Yoruichi standing there with a devious smirk.

He raised his eyebrow again. "What?"

"Nothing. You just seem nervous for no apparent reason."

"I-I'm not nervous." Ichigo shifted his weight uncomfortably from one foot to the other.

Yoruichi simply grinned and walked past him inside. She looked around before turning back to him. "Nice place you got here. Where are your folks though?"

"They've gone grocery shopping. Knowing them they won't be back for a while."

Yoruichi grinned inwardly. This is just what I need. Time for a little cat and mouse.

"So Yoruichi, what exactly did you come here for?"

She cocked her head to the side innocently. "I don't know what you're getting at Ichigo? All I wanted was to spend time with you."

Ichigo raised his arms defensively. "I…I wasn't getting at anything. It's just…why me of all people?"

Yoruichi grinned broadly. He was falling into her trap. He probably felt like a pervert now. She decided to tease him some more.

"Why so defensive Ichigo?"

Ichigo sighed. "It's just that Urahara's your best friend. Shouldn't you be hanging out with him? It just seems unusual."

"He's been busy lately. Besides, I don't particularly like staying there with the other three. Especially that redheaded brat."

Ichigo chuckled lightly. "I know what you mean. He gets on my nerves too."

Yoruichi also chuckled, but then put on a slightly depressed face. "Anyway, a girl can get very lonely. I came here for some good company."

Ichigo's eyebrow was raised again. "And since when do you consider me good company?"

"I know you might seem crusty on the outside." Yoruichi grinned as she saw Ichigo's eyebrow twitch. "But I can see that you're really as soft as a marshmallow."

Ichigo blushed slightly and looked away. "Just don't go telling anyone that."

Yoruichi giggled before walked into the living room and sat on the couch. "Why don't you shut that door ad it here with me?" She patted the cushion next to her right.

Ichigo then realized that the door was open. He had been so distracted by Yoruichi that he had forgotten about it. Blushing at his carelessness he shut the door, locked it and joined Yoruichi on the living room couch.

Yoruichi leaned onto is shoulder, causing him to twitch at the contact.

Ichigo could feel the sweat coming as the awkward silence continued. Yoruichi was sitting quietly next to him with her head on his shoulder. After five minutes of this he couldn't take it anymore. He had to say something.

"So…how's life."

Yoruichi ignored his question and snake an arm around his waist. She then put a finger on her other hand to his lips before he could speak.

"Ssh Ichigo. You'll ruin the mood."

Ichigo found himself unable to refuse and started to sweat profusely as she began tracing a circle on his chest with the hand that had previously stopped him from talking.

Yoruichi noticed his body become stiff and lifted her head up to whisper in his ear.

"You're so tense dear. Just relax and enjoy this." She moved her head back down to his shoulder. "Just take a deep breathe and relax."

As if to set an example, Yoruichi sighed and moved her free hand back to a resting position on her left thigh before closing her eyes.

Ichigo once again obeyed her and relaxed his body, closing his eyes as well. His mind was racing, trying to make sense of the situation. Why is she acting like this? Why the hell did she call me dear? IS this another trick of hers?

They stayed that way for a while. It felt like an eternity to Ichigo, and Yoruichi could feel her stomach churn. A light blush crossed her face though her dark skin made it difficult to notice.

Ichigo had to admit that it felt relaxing. Pushing aside the awkward fact that it was Yoruichi, the warmth felt comforting. It was like a jumbo-sized pillow that had been warmed up for him, and unconsciously brought back memories of his infancy when his mother used to hold him.

However, after staying like that for a while, Ichigo had to admit that the comfort wasn't worth being caught like this by his dad and sisters.

"Yoruichi…Yoruichi…" Ichigo didn't know why she wasn't responding. "Yoruichi?"

It was then that he noticed the faint breathing sound she was making.

What the hell? Is she sleeping?

With a deep breath Ichigo nudged Yoruichi until she started to stir.

"Mmmmm…what's wrong dear?"

Dear! Overcoming his slight shock Ichigo coaxed her into standing up with him. "We're lucky that my dad and sisters take a long time with grocery shopping. If they caught us I would never hear the end of it."

"Oh fine then. We can just go upstairs to your room then." Without listening to his protests Yoruichi proceeded up the stairs, followed by Ichigo.

When they entered the room Ichigo went ahead of Yoruichi.

"I forgot to put away my homework. It'll only take a few seconds."

"I'm impressed Ichigo. You've finished all your homework and have a free weekend. No wonder your within the top fifty in your class."

"Thanks for the compliment," said Ichigo as he put his put away the last of his homework, but Chad, Uryu and Orihime are much smarter than I am. They're all within the top ten."

"Interesting…"

Ichigo turned around and gaped at what he saw.

Yoruichi had been going through his drawers and found set of condoms in one of them.

"Very interesting Ichigo. What exactly were you planning on doing with these?"

Ichigo's face turned red and he became tense and sweaty again. "I wasn't…uh…It's my dad."

"You stole your father's condoms?" She wagged her finger at him tauntingly. "Naughty, naughty boy."

Ichigo became very flustered at that point. "Shut up! My dad gave them to me on my fifteenth birthday, but I've never used them."

"Oh…we wouldn't want to disappoint your father would we?"

Ichigo gave her an expression that said, "What the hell are you planning."

Yoruichi stepped closer to Ichigo. "I'll be free for a weekend. I know this secluded place we could go to. The grass there is very comfortable."

Ichigo fell over backwards.

Yoruichi laughed, "same reaction all the time."

An annoyed Ichigo stood up and brushed himself off. "You're such a pervert Yoruichi"

"But I bet you wished I meant it."

"No way!" By now Ichigo's face was dark red and shaking.

Just then they heard the door opening.

"We're home Ichigo," called Isshin.

"Ah great timing. You'll have to leave Yoruichi. I can't let them see you in here."

Yoruichi saw one more opening. "Why dear Ichigo, afraid they'll find out about us?"

"No I'm not. Besides, there is no us." That last statement was like a knife in her heart, but she was able to keep the feeling to herself.

"Oh…well…I'll just be going then." Dropping the condoms, she walked past Ichigo and jumped out the open window.

Ichigo watched her with a confused expression. What was all that about?


Yoruichi sat in the middle of a clearing in the nearby woodlands. This was the spot she had mention to Ichigo earlier.

She was curled up and tears were flowing down her cheeks. Ichigo's last statement was still fresh in her mind.

"There is no us."

She knew he hadn't meant to hurt her, but that very statement seemed to carve her heart out.

Shaking her head she stood up. "Now calm down Yoruichi. It's not like you to be brought down by something like this."

Just then she sensed another disturbance. She immediately wiped the tears from her eyes and headed towards the area.

Upon reaching there she saw nothing.

That's odd. I could've sworn I sensed a dark presence here. This is just like last time.

"Hey Yoruichi!"

Yoruichi turned and saw Ichigo running up to her. He was in his soul reaper form.

"I thought I sensed a something strange. What happened?"

"I don't know. When I got here there was nothing." She then realized something.

"Since when can you sense spirit energy?"

"Um…I convince Uryu to teach shortly before we returned. It was easier than I thought though I'm still an amateur."

"Oh I see. Well since we're here. Is there anything you want to do?" She raised her eyebrows suggestively.

Ichigo turned around and blushed. "You're such a pervert Yoruichi."

"Only to you Ichigo."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Oh…nothing…so what now?"

"I'm going home. Bye Yoruichi." Ichigo turned around and ran off.

Yoruichi blushed as she watched him leave. "He's definitely improved…never was good at stealth though."


I hope the second chapter was good. Did you like the first encounter between Ichigo and Yoruichi?