Our life
Previously: Ichigo doesn't really care about Hichigo and Jushiro worries for the male.
"Alright, we'll take 5. Good job Ichigo." The orange head nods and immediately plops down for a drink of water as he was swarmed by the make-up artist and clothes designers. He scans the scene and found himself staring at a muscular red-head who glance back and gave him a wink. Smirking, he turns back and tries to re-focus on what the photographer was telling him to do. The time went by and soon the session had ended and Ichigo heaves a sigh of relief as the crew thanked each other and him for the hard work. The orange head heads off to pack his stuff when a warm pair of arms wrapped themselves around him before warm lips started kissing his neck. "N-Not here…" The lips stopped momentarily. "Shy, strawberry?" "Shut up pineapple!" The red head laughed as he released Ichigo reluctantly.
"You sound peachy, the albino annoyed you?" "He wanted me to come home early." The red-head snorted. "Relax Ichi, you know how clingy he is on you right…?" Ichigo sighs a he found himself leaning backwards onto the male behind him and muscular arms casually wrapped around him once more. "I just can't stand it… I mean I'm working freaking hard for the expenses and he's whining about me to accompany him. No wonder I'm stress…" "That's why you need me as a stress reliever hmm?" The husky voice responded and Ichigo chuckled as he spun around to face the male. "What would I ever do without you Renji…?" Said male beamed. "Want a dinner date babe?" "Not that I mind…"
Back with Hichigo
"Hichigo sensei, I made a vase!" "That's great Jinta!" The boy beamed with pride while Hichigo just smiled before heading to help another girl with 2 ponytails with her pottery bowl. "You sure that's a vase?" "Yeah, what about it?" "It's crooked." "Shut up!" Ginta roared at a black hair male who sighs while Hichigo sweat-drops at the exchange. "Ginta kun calm down…." "But he insulted my work…!" "It is crooked Hichigo sensei…" "What did you say!" "Anno…please calm down… Ginta, Kaien…" The albino words went unheard as the 2 boys once again started fighting and Hichigo tries to break up the fight. "Please stop both of you!" The 2 boys continue fighting when the classroom door slammed open. "STOP YOUR (CENSORED) NOISES YOU (BEEP) ING BRATS! WHAT THE (HONK) IS (BEEP) WRONG WITH THE (CENSORED) BOTH OF YOU!" The 2 boys immediately froze and scurried back into their seat while Hichigo sighs as Ururu blinked as she wonder what she had missed since her sensei had covered her ears.
"Alright, class… Today's lesson is over. We'll be painting your pottery next week alright." "Hai sensei." "Bye Hichigo sensei!" Hichigo waves happily as the kids left before turning to his blue-hair co-worker. "Grimmjaw…" "Yeah, yeah… I shouldn't have gone all scary on the kids but look they kept quiet in the end right?" Hichigo didn't even have a chance to reply when a book hits Grimmjaw on his head, hard. "WHAT THE (BEEEEEEEEEP)!" "Grimmjaw kun…" The blue hair male immediately stiffens as he turns to face his scary, smiling white hair boss with the anger aura emerging at full flow. "Erm…yes, boss?" "What did I say about scolding children again…?" "Erm…you can't use…vulgarities…?" "What did you do then…?" "Erm…the opposite but I have a valid reason, Shiro…" "Don't even think about using Shiro for an excuse for your actions!" Grimmjaw gulped while Jushiro smiles dangerously. "Grimmjaw kun, if I hear anymore shouting of profanities at those adorable children again; you-are-doom. Is that clear?" "Y-Yes sir!" The blue hair male squeaked out and Jushiro's angry aura faded instantly. "That's good! Let's close up the shop soon. It's getting late!" Hichigo sweat-drops at Jushiro while Grimmjaw goes and murmur something about 'having a Jekyll & Hyde boss' while cleaning up the shop.
"Grimmjaw, you need help?" "Neh, I'll live besides it's thanks to you I got the job. Even if the boss is a crazy kid-adoring idiot with a double personality." Hichigo chuckles at the response while Grimmjaw tries to suppress a shiver. "By the way, shouldn't you head back? There must be a celebration going on for your anniversary with Ichigo right? Don't wanna hold you up…" Grimmjaw trailed off when he was met with no reply and noticed that Hichigo had stiffened slightly. "Ichi's going to be back late so…" "What!" "Grimmjaw it's alright…" "It's not fine damn it! How many times does that make it now, five, six times!" The blue haired male growled and resisted from banging his fist someone and was reduced to scrubbing the pottery wheel harder in order to prevent himself from exploding in anger.
"Grimmjaw, its ok…Ichi is busy and I don't really want to bother him…" "Bullshit! He's just an idiot who can't get his priorities right, I'm dragging him back here right now!" "Grimmjaw don't…! Just don't ok!" The albino exclaimed as he immediately pulls the blue hair male back. "Shiro…" "Please…don't… Ichigo is happy when he's working. I could tell; he smiles more and everything… I can't just stop him for my own selfishness right?" Electric blue eyes softened. "Damn it Shiro…" "I want…Ichi to be happy no matter what. So the only way I can do it is by letting him be at the place where he is the most comfortable isn't it?" Grimmjaw sighs as he stares at the albino who was smiling sadly at him. Hichigo had a hard life and due to that the albino had an extremely low-esteem of himself. It was the orange head that brought back some self-worth to his friend and when Ichigo had said yes when he confessed; the albino was ecstatic. Ichigo was dedicated for the first year. Gradually the emotion seemed to die away and when the orange head started out at his job; he grew even more colder than ever to Hichigo.
Despite that, Hichigo was still as loving as ever to Ichigo and had taken on many jobs to get the best gifts for his lover. When they had to move; Hichigo nearly used up all his savings to get their first apartment in Tokyo. Shortly after that; Ichigo's career soared and they had bought a bigger apartment where they were currently living in. "That idiot orange head didn't even say his thanks; just goes and rubs it in Hichigo's face…" Grimmjaw growls as he looks back at Hichigo who was looking at him with those pleading golden eyes that could melt anyone's hearts. "Fine… But this is the last time!" Hichigo visibly brightened and happily skipped off to finish the cleaning so that they could go back earlier while Grimmjaw ruffled his own hair in frustration as he continue to wash up the pottery tools.
"We're going now." "Take care alright. I will see you guys tomorrow." "Grimmjaw, just a moment." The blue hair male glanced back at his boss, a knowing look in his blue eyes. "Oi Shiro, the boss called me for a moment. Wait for me kay." "Ok." Grimmjaw shuts the door carefully as he turned to face his boss. "I know it's about Shiro right?" "Grimmjaw, please look out for Hichigo…" "You don't need to tell me anyway old man. Sheesh! I will make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. He's like my younger brother and I will do anything to keep him safe…" "Like Ulquiorra eh?" The blue hair male flushed a bright red and growled in annoyance at having his boyfriend mentioned while Jushiro laughed. "I'm leaving now." "See you tomorrow!" Grimmjaw sighs as he leaves the shop and looks up to find Hichigo enjoying the cool night wind. The pale skin glowing softly under the setting sun and the flowing snow white hair would have knocked any man or woman down straight.
"Damn it Ichigo, why couldn't you see how lucky you are?" Grimmjaw thinks as the albino opens his eyes and notices him there. "Grimmjaw, you're done?" "Yeah…let's go." Hichigo beams and both males headed towards the train station where they will take the train back. Coincidently, Grimmjaw also stayed around the same neighborhood as Ichigo and Hichigo. "So what are you gonna do?" "Well, I guess I will be heading back to prepare dinner and maybe prepare Ichigo's as well." "Not that, I mean about your anniversary." The albino paused and smiled wistfully. "Erm…celebrate alone…?" Grimmjaw sighs while Hichigo looks down, pushing his 2 index fingers together. "Why not you come over and have dinner with me and Ulquorria?" "It's okay; I really don't want to bother you… I mean maybe Ichigo will be back earlier today." "Hichi…" The albino smiled sadly and Grimmjaw sighs knowing full well that Hichigo could be extremely stubborn when he wants to.
"Fine…but my invitation still stands open so drop in alright…" "Thanks Grim…" The albino replied as the train came to their stop. Both males walked in silence before exchanging goodbyes; splitting ways since Grimmjaw lived in another apartment building a few blocks away. "See ya." "Ja ne." Grimmjaw watched at Hichigo left before sighing in frustration. "Damn him for having that kind of smile… Just one look and I can't insist…" As Grimmjaw broke off from his musings, he looked up to see Hichigo entering the gates of his apartment building before turning back and heading back to his own home. As he walks back, a flashy sports car zooms past him, nearly ramming him down. "Watch it bastard!" Grimmjaw shouts and pauses slightly as he saw a flash of orange hair in the corner of his eyes. He strains his eyes to get a closer look but the car had long sped past, leaving behind a cloud of dust. "Ichigo…?"
Meanwhile
"Damn, that was one fierce guy…" "Technically you nearly knocked him down, not surprised that he's pissed." The red read raised a brow. "You know him?" "He's a friend of Hichigo's." "You think he will rat you out?" The orange head smiles. "Neh, you drove past him real fast right?" "Not to be a wet blanket but you have the most brightly coloured hair in the world. I bet you could be a blinking neon signboard anywhere…" Renji was cut short as he dodges Ichigo's swat to the head. "Just drive." The red head grins and steps on the accelerator causing Ichigo to let out a startled yelp as the car drove at full speed.
Apartment building
"I'm home!" Silence met the cheerful voice and the albino was once again reminded that Ichigo wasn't home. "I guess…I forgot that Ichi wasn't home yet…" The albino murmured while he embarrassedly rubbed his head. Placing his bag down, Hichigo went to shower and started preparing dinner after he had exited the bathroom. The albino then proceeded to eat his dinner quietly while the silence thumped loudly in his ears. Hichigo couldn't help but glance at the empty space at the table. "It's not the first time…so why do I feel…so sad…?" With the sudden loss of appetite, Hichigo swallowed his last mouthful and placed the leftovers in the fridge. "Maybe I should watch some TV?" With that in mind, the albino turns on the TV and flips through the channels.
Pub in the city
A certain orange head was grooving along with the loud blaring music, while others watched on in interest as he grinds himself close to a taller red head. The red head smirked and grinds back sensually when he noticed the stares; a little fan service never hurt anyway. As the music died down and switched to a slower track; the two males headed off to rest and settled back at their table. "That was great…" "Well… I know something better…" Ichigo smirked as Renji pulled him into a deep kiss as their hands started roaming, earning squeals from some girls. "Get a room you two!" The bartender Shuhei exclaims as he resisted throwing the cloth he was using to wipe the glass with at the two French kissing people that broke apart unwillingly and toss evil grins at him. "Get laid Shuhei!" A tick appeared on the black hair male forehead as the couple left and he sighs in frustration as he just realizes that Renji an Ichigo had forgotten to pay the bill again for the drinks.
Apartment
"Why….? Why must you leave me alone!" "Lonely, lonely… I'm all alone…" "Stay with me please!" Hichigo sighs inwardly as he switches off the TV. Every single channel he had flipped to somehow remind him of the fact that he was all alone in this big apartment. "Maybe I should on the radio…" "Lonely…I am so lonely…all on my own…haaaah…" Hichigo immediately shuts off the radio and pulls his legs up to his chest on the very couch he was sitting. The house was quiet said for the ticking sound of the clock. "It's pretty late… I wonder if Ichi has ended work already….?" The albino thinks to himself as he tries to ignore the fact that the house seemed to quiet and suddenly too big for his own liking. "Ichi…" The albino murmurs as he buries his head in his knees before looking up and glancing at his handphone. "Maybe I should call him…" The albino scoops up the handphone and starts calling.
Some motel room
A phone covered by half-strewn pants was ignored as the occupants in the room busied themselves with bedroom activities not meant for the innocent eyes to view.
Apartment
"Yo, Ichigo here. I'm busy; just leave a message after the beep." Hichigo sighs as he cuts off the connection and looks at the clock once more. "11.30pm… I guess Ichi's really busy…" The albino decides to try dialing once more but stops instead to send a message to his orange head lover. "I think I should brew some tonics for him tomorrow… He is really working too hard…" The albino murmured wistfully with a small smile as he gazes at the photo nearby. It was an image of him smiling shyly at the camera while Ichigo was blushing slightly with his usual scowl in place. "I sound so selfish sometimes… I really wish that Ichigo would spend time with me… I mean it's just that he missed Christmas, several times, Valentine day and casual dinners together… It can't be help that modeling takes up a lot of time…"
The albino pauses and pulls his knees even closer to himself. "It's okay… I'm fine… I can't pull him down… I can't be a burden…" "Why are you such a crybaby!" "Why can't you be like your brother!" "Such a disappointment…" Hichigo flinched as the memories of his childhood flooded his mind and soon the male was quietly sobbing into his knees as he tried to stop the dam of memories and ride out another lonely evening without the comforting presence of his lover.
To be continued
Meme12: That's all folks! See ya soon! (Waves)
Bang! Crash!
Ichigo: MEME12! (Appears after kicking down the door)
Meme12: Oi buddy, I just fixed that door! (Points at the broken door or what's left of it)
Ichigo: Why did you make me torment Shiro that way! (Points Zangetsu dangerously near meme12's face, boy isn't that familiar…)
Meme12: It is only for this story Ichigo.
Ichigo: Hell, that isn't my character at all! (Brandishes Zangetsu dangerously)
Meme12: Watch it! I have no insurance! (Dodging the sword)
Ichigo: Read my lips. I-don't-care! (Continues to attack)
Crash!
Meme12: My tea scoop!
Ichigo: Shit…
Meme12: Tame… (Pulls out sword)
Ichigo: Gulp…Sorry…?
Meme12: DIE! (Swings the sword and sends flames after him)
Ichigo: Ahhhhh! (Runs away with flames chasing him)
Kaze: Woof, woof, woof! (Well, since master is busy; this is Kaze helping her say sayonara matta o)
P.s don't own the song insert for the radio, not sure if the lyrics is alright. It's Akon's lonely I guess.