It's been three months and I'm gettin' tired of this shit. I've known Ichigo for a long time and I know that he and Renji have known each other longer than that, but I guess I'm letting my jealousy get the better of me. I know being jealous can lead to pretty bad stuff, I'm really trying to not let it get the better of me…
Fuck it. I will let the jealousy get the better of me.
I've liked Ichigo for like, ever. Hell I don't even know how it came to be. It might have been that one day Ichigo came to school depressed about his mom dying. Seeing him like that made my heart clench, and when I cheered him up and he smiled, truly smiled; that feeling that overcame my body, oh yeah, I remember it now. I didn't like to talk about stuff like that so I kept it to myself. I guess it could have been my budding crush, but who fucking knows.
All this feeling shit is confusing. Nnoitora, that bastard, wasn't even there for me to talk too, not that'd he listen too much, but it's all whatever. He went and ran off with Shinji, not that I didn't see that one coming. Once we got into middle school they were almost inseparable. It's weird how everyone came out in middle school, except Ichigo. I don't get why he waited till senior year to come out though. We could all pretty much tell so we really didn't need him to tell us. But it makes me happy that he officially came out to me first. Well, Renji was technically first but that's only because he asked Ichi out and he said yes. Red isn't really the best person though.
All I'll say is that at least I'm the type of person who keeps his promises. Those bracelets Ichi got us like forever ago? I still got mine, everyone else lost theirs. I can understand Shinji's case since I was sitting right next to him when it was taken and eaten by a stray dog (damn mutt), but Renji just straight up lost his. He could at least try to be considerate. Ichigo got us three really nice knotted bracelets (Nnoi didn't get one because he was never around Ichi too much so they weren't necessarily best friends) to show our friendship to him. He even got them on the vacation where his mother was tragically murdered in front of him.
I even wanted to tell him that I might like him, that day when he came out. But no, he had to go and drop the fucking ball that he was dating Renji. He's always been in the way, that redheaded tattooed up prick. Not that I have any actual room to talk since I too have a tattoo, but at least mine's not on my face and out in the open. He also just annoys the hell outta' me. In fact he annoys everyone, including Ichi. I can see it on his face when Renji starts talking about sports. Just because we're all guys here, doesn't mean we all love sports. Renji just needs to find a better hobby, a different boyfriend, and an actual life.
I guess I just gotta keep my feelings and emotions to myself. If I truly care for Ichigo, then I'd let him be happy. Bringing all this shit up would just upset him. I just want him to be happy.
-Grimmjow Jeagerjaques
Grimmjow was sitting in his desk, tapping his pencil on the smooth top, watching the clock tick by. History was not his favorite class. It bored him to the deepest parts of hell and it made him want to go back in time to tell people to stop being so damn boring. The clock ticked silently and he sighed softly, another hour before the class ends and the lunch hour began. He was still tapping the pencil and he let his gaze fell to what was actually on the board. Something about some war that he really didn't care about, he groaned as he let his head fall to the desk with a silent thud.
"Mr. Jeagerjaques," A stern voice spoke and Grimmjow looked up slightly at the teacher. "Are you feeling alright Mr. Jeagerjaques?"
"Just peachy, what of it?" He lowered his head again and some students in the class laughed.
"If you are feeling fine then I would advise you to sit up correctly. Otherwise I will be forced to punish you," Grimmjow cracked an eye open and sighed before sitting up and leaning back in his chair.
"This better for ya?" He asked running his hand through the back of his hair and the teacher sighed himself.
"That will do." He turned back to the board to continue with the lesson. Grimmjow rolled his eyes and looked away from the board. He rolled his head to the right and saw a pair of brown eyes staring at him. Ichigo had a slight look of annoyance and he had an eyebrow up the air. Grimmjow shrugged and grinned at the boy staring at him.
"What?" He asked silently. Ichigo rolled his eyes and looked down at the paper on his desk; he had on a small smile from Grimmjow's response. Grimmjow's heart pumped his blood through his veins faster and he tried not to look at that smile. Ichigo looked back up at Grimmjow and he snapped his fingers to get his attention. Grimmjow looked over to the side and Ichigo mouthed to him.
"You're just looking for trouble aren't you?"
Grimmjow nodded and whispered back, "Anything to pass the time," Grimmjow shrugged again and Ichigo looked over to his right at Renji who seemed to be trying to get Ichigo's attention. Renji. Grimmjow gave an unnoticed dirty look to Renji and looked away from the two of them chatting. To Grimmjow, Renji was just an attention whore, especially when it came to Ichigo. He always had to sit next to him just so he could talk to him when Ichigo started speaking with someone else. Grimmjow clinched his left hand and looked at his wrist. The bracelet could show its age, but he still wore it. A reminder that no matter how much Renji tried pulling Ichigo away from his friends, he'd always come back.
Grimmjow looked to the front of the class and scowled at the wall. He hoped this hour would pass by quick. Before Grimmjow knew it, the bell had rang for lunch and it snapped him out of his stupor. He stood up, stretching his arms over his head and he cracked his neck. He'd be happy when he graduated and he never had to see his boring history teacher ever again. He looked over to Ichigo and unfortunately looked at the wrong time for Ichigo was currently locked lips with Renji. In reality it was a simple kiss, a peck on the lips. But in Grimmjow's mind, it seemed to last forever. He bit the inside of his mouth violently and wasn't surprised to taste the coppery taste of blood.
Ichigo checked behind his shoulder and got Grimmjow's attention by throwing a piece of paper at his head, "Hey, come on baka, we're goin' to the roof for lunch." Ichigo held up a small lunch box.
Grimmjow nodded. "Mkay," he followed behind Ichigo and Renji and he saw their hands were slightly linked at the side. He turned his gaze away to possibly think on something else.
When the three had reached the roof, they were greeted by the little accumulation of friends they had managed to attain throughout middle and high school.
One of the firsts was Tatsuki. Her and Ichigo had already been really good friends in elementary school so they continued to be close even through high school. Orihime, an orange haired girl with a huge chest, came along with Tatsuki during their middle school years. She and Orihime had met in middle school and they were basically inseparable since. She was just kind of there though. There was also Uryuu, no one really knew why he was there, but everyone knew he had a crush on Orihime so that was probably the main reason.
Yasutora, otherwise known as Chad, had saved Ichigo from a fight in their freshman year and they became fast friends. And most recent was Rukia who they had just met when she transferred into the school, but it seemed like she was there forever.
Grimmjow sat with his legs crossed and he looked up at the sky. He wasn't really in the mood for eating right now, so he opted it out for sleeping. He laid back and folded his arms over his eyes giving out a gruff, "Wake me when lunch is over."
Ichigo looked up from a conversation with Renji and over his shoulder at Grimmjow, "What's wrong Grimmjow? Not hungry or something?" He asked his mouth full of food, and cutting Renji off midsentence.
"Nope. Just too bored to eat."
"Baka." Ichigo said hitting Grimmjow on his foot. He ate a few more bites of his lunch before wrapping the unfinished bento in the cloth and tossed it at Grimmjow.
Grimmjow grunted when the small box hit his stomach and he looked down and glared at it, "The fuck's this?" He sat up slightly and grabbed the box from his stomach.
"It's my unfinished lunch, eat it. Only stupid people are too bored to eat." He said smiling before turning his gaze back to Renji.
Grimmjow looked down at the box unwrapped the cloth and opened up the box. There was some rice left but that was about it. Grimmjow tilted the box back and ate the remaining rice before wrapping it back up and throwing it at the back of Ichigo's head.
"Ouch! What was that for?" Ichigo turned around swiftly, cutting off Renji again, and gave Grimmjow a death glare.
"Just giving back the box, thanks by the way." Grimmjow laid back down and covered his eyes with his hands. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of his leg and he sat up swiftly grapping the spot in pain, "Ouch!" He glared at Ichigo and he acted like he didn't do anything.
"Oh, Grimmjow what happened? Did you get hurt?" Sarcasm was dripping from Ichigo's voice and Grimmjow snarled and lifted his fist up to punch but Ichigo grabbed it and pushed it down to the ground, "Just messin' with ya," Ichigo's other hand was grabbed by Renji and he looked up as Ichigo was pulled from the ground.
"Come on, Ichigo. I wanna go back early," Renji said pulling Ichigo away from the group. Everyone said a form of 'bye' as they walked off.
Grimmjow furrowed his brow and stood up off the ground. "I'm going inside too, gotta talk to one of the teachers." Grimmjow waved at the group and followed the two who had just walked the same way. Grimmjow could still see the two walking down the hall. They were holding hands and Grimmjow bit his lip.
The two turned a corner and Grimmjow started jogging to catch up. He looked around the corner to see that they stopped a little further down, he pulled his head back around so he could listen.
"Ichi, don't just act like it's nothing." Renji
"Renji, I'm serious. There's nothing between me and Grimmjow relationship wise. We're friends," His voice sounds hurt, why?
"That's not what that looked like,"
"Well at least he knows how to take a joke and just mess around. You're such a jerk that even if one little thing goes wrong or if I want to joke around with someone you always think I'm doing something wrong. Whenever I even see you that is." Ichigo said the last part under his breath.
Renji sighed, "Ichigo, I really like you; I don't want to lose you." Grimmjow couldn't take listening in anymore and he looked around the corner to see Renji wrap his arms around Ichigo's waist and Ichigo laid his head on Renji's shoulder.
"I don't plan on going anywhere, so don't worry." Ichigo looked up and gave a small smile before Renji leaned in and kissed Ichigo long and deep. Ichigo didn't respond right away but he did eventually. He wrapped his arms loosely around Renji's neck and pulled back slightly looking into Renji's eyes.
"I'm sorry I doubted you," Renji said nuzzling slightly into Ichigo's neck.
Grimmjow cursed quietly under his breath. He turned around and started walking back to the roof but stopped at the stairs. He sat down at the bottom step and sighed heavily.
Soon after, the bell rang for the end of lunch and he looked up to see the two come out of the hallway. He stood up and looked to see the two holding hands, He bit his lip again and walked up to them, "Let's go to class," Ichigo said and let go of Renji's hand as they continued down the hall and to their classroom. Grimmjow looked over at the lockers as they were walking. He lifted his fist and punched one. Hard. It was deeply dented and he just smiled.
Renji jumped and Ichigo just turned around, "Dude, what the fuck?" Renji asked and Grimmjow looked at the locker.
"It's someone I don't like. So I decided to punch their locker," He played it off smoothly and shoved his hands into his pockets as they continued walking.
When school was over, Ichigo, Renji, and Grimmjow were on their way to the soccer field so they could drop Renji off at practice. Once they were at the field Renji ran off and waved back at the other two.
"I'll see you later, bye guys!" Renji said looking over his shoulder slightly as he continued running.
"Siya." Ichigo waved slightly and gave an annoyed sigh and started walking off and in the direction of his house. Grimmjow following closely behind him.
"Ah, I know that sigh, trouble in paradise, Berry?" Grimmjow asked shoving his hands into his pockets and inwardly grinning.
"Renji's just being an ass. Nothing new." Ichigo shrugged and looked off to the side pursing his lips slightly.
Grimmjow shrugged, "Honestly I don't see how you stand him, and you gotta admit he gets pretty annoying."
"Believe me he does, but you get used to it after a while." He shrugged and looked down at the sidewalk.
"I don't see how. Pineapple head is usually either playing soccer or watching some sort of sport, I can just see it in your eyes that you don't like it."
Ichigo snorted and laughed a little bit, "I can't lie, you're right. But I can't let that addiction get in the way of our relationship. I really like him, and he really likes me."
Grimmjow clenched his jaw and bit the inside of his mouth. Some of the words he never wanted to hear were 'I really like him'. Grimmjow shook his head silently. "Oh well, guess you can't help that,"
he tried hiding his annoyed tone but a little still shown through.
"Nope," Ichigo said plainly and gave another soft sigh before looking up at Grimmjow, "By the way, why are you following me to my house? I don't really care if you come over, but…" Ichigo's voice trailed off slightly.
Grimmjow scoffed, "Not, comin' over, just walkin' with ya. I could have called for a ride, but I got shit to do on this side of town, you just happen to live over here," Grimmjow pointed ahead of him and Ichigo shrugged.
"Whatever, if you need a ride to your house then call me or text me. Renji won't be over tonight since there's a game on after his practice."
Grimmjow rolled his eyes, "I don't need a ride I'll walk, and not to pry, but can't he just go over to your house and watch it with you? I mean, that's what you do in a relationship, right?"
"Well yea. But—" Ichigo stopped and Grimmjow nodded.
"You hate soccer," He finished for him an Ichigo nodded a bit.
"It's not that I hate it, I'm just not a fanatic like Renji. I can watch a game or two a week. But there are a lot of sports networks out there, Grimmjow. And Renji has them all on his T.V." Ichigo shook his head slightly.
"Shit, for real? I think only therapy could help him with his addiction to sports." Grimmjow shook his head and ran a hand through his hair.
Ichigo laughed and covered his mouth, "You're a jerk too. I don't even see how I stand you."
"You manage, I can tell." Grimmjow grinned and punched him playfully in the arm.
Not long after, a sleek black car started driving next to them and Grimmjow and Ichigo stopped in their tracks. Grimmjow gave an annoyed sigh and Ichigo was dumbfounded. "Oh look, there's my ride right now." Grimmjow rolled his eyes as the car came to a stop and one of the back doors of the cars opened. Nnoitora and Shinji hopped out of the car and Shinji gave a wide smile to when he saw Ichigo.
"Heya Ichi," Shinji said happily and he walked up to Ichigo and hugged him around his neck, "I hate this going to different schools thing. I never get to see ya! How're you doin'?"
"Shinji I saw you two days ago, and you said the exact same thing. I'm doing fine," Ichigo laughed and Shinji raised a brow.
"Oh yeah." Shinji stated plainly and giggled, "Oh well, I'm not smart enough for your school. Soon enough we'll graduate and we'll see each other in college. Or at least I'll see you some places; if not then I'll just stalk you or something." Shinji giggled and Ichigo rolled his eyes as Shinji rambled on.
"So what the fuck are you doin' with the blond in the car? You know he doesn't want anybody but Las Noches people in the car." Grimmjow crossed his arms.
"Tch, fuck off Grimm. He came to pick me up from the school and Shinji didn't want to walk so I told him to get in the car." Nnoitora pulled out a pack of cigarettes and pulled one out. "And what he don't know won't hurt him." He stuck the tobacco stick into his mouth and lit it, taking a long drag before blowing out the smoke away from Grimmjow.
"Whatever, did you come to pick me up then?" He asked pulling one hand out of his pocket and checking the time, "It's only four thirty. I still got another hour."
"He wants us there now, apparently there's been trouble with Gotei and he needs to talk to us preferably now."
Grimmjow rolled his eyes and gave a small grunt, "Whatever, leave the blond with Ichigo." Grimmjow groaned as he opened up the back door.
Ichigo looked back at the car and frowned, "Guess you gotta leave."
"Yeah, stupid stuff. I'll talk to you later Ichi," Grimmjow waved slightly and got into the car, Nnoitora following behind him and slamming the door.
"Well that sucks," Shinji said folding his arms and poking Ichigo in the side, "mind if I come over? I just lost my ride home." Shinji said giving Ichigo a puppy look. Ichigo smiled slightly.
"Sure, I don't care. I wanted someone to walk with anyway." Ichigo said as Shinji linked his arm with Ichigo's and continued talking about random stuff.
"So what's exactly the deal goin' on with Gotei?" Grimmjow asked crossing his legs in front of himself and throwing his arms back behind himself.
"Hell if I know. Aizen just said to gather the Espada and that once everyone was there he'd start the meeting."
"I fucking hate that prick. I blame you," Grimmjow complained and Nnoitora snarled.
"You're the one that followed me into this shit so don't even start. You didn't have to join, that bitch Luppi was pretty happy when he thought he was gonna get yer spot." Nnoitora took another drag of the cigarette.
"I woulda given it to him too, till somebody offed him. Fuckin' prick, I'mma kill the guy who killed him. I don't even have time to deal with Aizen." Grimmjow ran a hand through his hair and groaned. "I think pretty soon I'm just gonna quit this shit."
Nnoitora gave a loud sarcastic 'ha', "And I'm gonna laugh when you get yer ass kicked. You can't get rid of a tattoo Grimm." He hit Grimmjow hard on his lower back where his tattoo lay. "You are gonna have to go through more than just Las Noches for that tattoo to mean nothing." Nnoitora finished the cigarette in his mouth and threw it on the floor of the car before stepping on it to put it out.
"I don't even fucking care, I got my own problems." Grimmjow said thinking back to his last conversation with Ichigo.
"Whatever, we're here so shut yer mouth and listen like a good little Sexta Espada." Nnoitora said as the car came to a stop and he opened the door. Grimmjow got out too, closing his door with a slam and entering the building with a deep scowl on his face.
He never liked this place. Aizen always called them to his business when they needed meetings. Aizen was the CEO of a really famous sword making company called Espada Inc. Hence why his closest members of Las Noches were called the Espada. Only ten people could truly call themselves Espada, all ranked by their tattoo located somewhere on their body. His little way of numbering his 'workers'.
Grimmjow and Nnoitora walked right in, passing the secretary greeting them and straight to the elevators over to the right. Stepping into the elevator, Nnoitora pushed the button to the highest floor and they rode in silence.
As they reached the top, Grimmjow stopped to let his stomach settle and Nnoitora walked on without him. Grimmjow soon followed and they walked in a tense silence until they reached two white doors at the end of the hall. There was a camera by the doors and it made a slight buzzing sound.
"Espada recognition needed." The robotic voice stated and Nnoitora walked to the camera. He stuck his tongue out and waited for the camera to read his tattoo.
"Permission granted. Welcome Quinto Espada." The doors opened and they both walked in. Grimmjow staring at the floor and Nnoitora with a look of boredom on his face.
"So nice of you two to finally join us." A sickly sweet voice came from the side and Grimmjow looked up at the direction of the voice. Szayel the octavo Espada. And to him, just an overall freak.
"Shut the fuck up Szayel," Nnoitora snapped and Grimmjow snickered. Nnoitora wasn't a huge fan of him and every time he snapped at him it made him want to bust out laughing. Grimmjow went to the open seat with a large gothic six printed on the back. He sat down with a huff and Nnoitora did the same. "Everyone's here now Aizen. Start the fuckin' meeting so I can go," Nnoitora said looking to the front of the room at the chair that currently had its back to the rest of the people there. Or otherwise, the rest of the Espada.
"Thank you, Nnoitora." A deep voice came from the front of the room and Grimmjow massaged his temples. He really didn't feel like dealing with these people right now.
"Now for a start," The chair spun around and a brown haired man with glasses had his hands folded and across his lap. "We have been having some… issues with Gotei." He raised a hand and took off his glasses and he ran a hand through his hair. It all was pushed back except for one strand that was hanging in front of his face.
"Now, the only reason we are having issues is because one of the lower groups in Las Noches decided to jump a group of Gotei, and miserably failed."
"So what, because of a little group of Noches we're in deep shit with them?" Nnoitora interrupted.
Aizen raised an eye brow, "Yes. That would be correct Nnoitora. Gotei now thinks that we are planning a bigger attack, so they will undoubtedly attack us first." Aizen stood from his chair and stuck one hand in his pocket as he walked around the table. "I feel the need that they should be taught a lesson."
Aizen looked around at the group, "Starrk and Harribel." A brown haired man with a sleepy look in his eye looked up, and a blond haired woman with a huge bust looked up slightly. "I would like for you two to find the ones who started this whole mess and take care of them. They need to learn to follow orders. And if you think about it, without a huge mess if you don't mind." Starrk nodded and stood up along with the woman.
"Tch. Whatever." Grimmjow mumbled under his breath and he sighed slightly. It was the same for every meeting. Do this, do that, and don't make a mess.
A/N: I am so sorry it took me forever to get this out! I had a competition on the nineteenth and I guess I caught something from the trip xP. So I was sick for like ever and just now recently went to the doctor, and with my symptoms they think it could be my stomach or my gallbladder so I'm kinda scared D: But I will pull through! I've already started on chapter three and I will post it when it's finished! I also have a little short story to keep you busy. It's based off a true event that happened to me and my sister xD Read and review please, I hope you enjoy it.
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