Angelchan2012: Okay, here's chapter 2! Say the phrase guys!

ShiroIchi: Please read and review! Angel doesn't own Bleach or its characters!

When the two arrived at Rukia's house, the raven haired girl helped the boy settle down and get as comfortable as possible. "If you want to talk about it Ichi, I'm here for you." She said softly, closing the door to allow the red head some privacy. "Thanks Rukia," Ichigo said quietly, sitting on the edge of the bed and placing his head in his hands. Why me? Why does God hate me so much? Do I really deserve all of this? Ichigo lay on the bed and cried himself to sleep, hating his life even more.

The next morning, Ichigo awoke to the scent of breakfast. He went to the kitchen and saw the raven haired girl cooking, when they made eye contact, she smiled warmly at him and he couldn't help but give a small smile back. "You hungry?" she asked, making two plates. He merely nodded his head and sat at the table, saying quietly, "Thanks Rukia, you didn't have to help me, but you did, and…you don't know how much I really appreciate it." "Of course, Ichigo. You help others as much as you can, so why not let others help you? I will always be here for you Ichi, you know that." Rukia said, ending it with a small kiss to the red head's forehead. Ichigo smiled softly at her and the two ate in comfortable silence.

After breakfast, Ichigo began searching around town for an apartment. He didn't intend on staying at Rukia's place for the rest of his miserable life and being a burden to her, so he decided to look around town and find a new place to stay. After staying for three days, Ichigo was still having a hard time finding a place. Once he found an apartment that was both affordable and comfortable, as well as located in a decent neighborhood, he rented it out and moved all of his (what little) belongings into the place. When his cell phone began to ring, Ichigo answered it and heard Rukia's voice, "So I assume you found a place to stay?"

"Yeah, it's real nice, and pretty close to your place actually, you should come check it out."

"I intend to, don't worry," she laughed, "but you know, you didn't have to look for a place right away, you could have stayed longer."

"Thanks, but I didn't want to impose, so I found a place…Anyway, I moved all my stuff in and now I'm set! Just gotta be ready for work tomorrow and then I'll start my life being single-again."

"At least you won't have to worry about you know who anymore, anyway, I hope your new place works out well Ichi! Love ya!" she said.

"Love you too Rukia, and thanks…for everything." Ichigo smiled.

"You're welcome Ichigo, you're like another brother to me, a younger brother. I'll do anything for you and I'll see you later."

"See ya later."

"I told ya, I ain't gettin' wit tha bitch!" Shiro argued, pointing at Rangiku. "Aww~! Why not?" Nnoitra asked, smirking like the sadistic bastard he is. "Ya know damn well tha I'm gay and even if I was straight, I wouldn't want some whore!" the albino shouted, smirking as the strawberry blonde flipped him off. "Fuck you, Shiro!" she exclaimed, causing them to laugh together. They always made fun of each other and joked around, but if anyone who didn't know them saw this, they would think otherwise.

"So," Nnoi said after calming down, "me and Ulquiorra and a few others were gonna go to the club later tonight, you in Shiro?" The alabaster male pursed his lips in thought for a moment before saying, "Nah, I'mma probably just get wasted at home, 'sides, I got the week off startin' today." "Seriously?" the lanky raven exclaimed, "You lucky bastard! You know trying to get work off from Aizen is like asking for a miracle!" Shiro smirked and said, "I know, which is why I was able to come up with a way to get some vacation time…plus, I'm a good worker, so he trusts me."

Rangiku rolled her eyes and scoffed, "Ya, a 'good worker', what did you do, give him head?" Nnoitra burst out laughing at the question while Shiro merely scoffed and said, "Sure ya do! Anyway, I gave him tickets ta some lame ass concert he's been wantin' to go to…The Espada, or some shit like tha." "You bribed the boss?" the strawberry blonde said, wide eyed. "Well ya," Shiro said nonchalantly, "and he not only gave me a week's paid vacation, but I can take as much time off whenever I want!" Nnoitra crossed his arms over his chest and scoffed, "Kiss ass…" Rangiku and Shiro laughed at his response and said their goodbyes, which usually consisted of name-calling, disgusting hand gestures, etc.

Man, I'm beat, Shiro thought, sighing and rubbing the back of his neck. He walked over to the apartment complex and noticed that the apartment next door lost the 'For Rent' sign. So someone finally bought it, huh? Wonder who it is…oh well, for now…sleep. The albino unlocked his door and walked inside, shutting and locking the door behind him. He walked over to the kitchen, opened the fridge and pulled out a beer, opening the can and bringing it to his lips, he drank deeply of its contents, practically emptying the can in one gulp. He brought another can with him to the living room and sat on the couch, grabbed the remote and turned on the TV. He flicked through the channels until he finally fell asleep listening to the music channel.

Ichigo awoke with a start, his shaking body covered in a cold sweat. "Mom…" he whispered, before sighing and running a shaking hand through his hair, "I could really use your help right now…" he looked around his room, recalling the previous week's events and sighed again, closing his eyes in hopes of his life just being some sick dream. He knew it wasn't but hey-doesn't hurt to hope, right?

He slowly stood from his bed and grabbed some clothes, taking them with him into the bathroom. While inside, he took a long and relaxing shower, letting the hot water cascade down his body and over every dip and curve. Even though he was male, he still had a lithe figure and was sometimes mistaken for a woman-albeit a woman with really short hair, and sometimes the people that mistook him for a woman would leave with broken noses, still, he would defend his masculinity. He let out a content sigh and washed his body and hair, soon exiting the shower and dressing himself. The berry exited the bathroom and glanced at the clock in the living room. 10:00 am, he thought, I don't have to go to my new job until one, so I guess I could- just then, his cell phone went off, causing him to jump. He grabbed the device and flipped it open, the screen reading One New Text Message, View Now? He hit the okay button and felt his eyes widen at the message.

Where the fuck are you? You little bitch, you're gonna regret trying to leave me! I will find you, and then you're gonna wish you were never born! –Renji

Should I reply? Ichi thought, his heart pounding, he shook his head, intent on forgetting the man who hurt him, that is, until his phone went off again. This time, Rukia was calling him.

"Hello, Rukia?" he answered, his voice shaking slightly.

"Ichigo? Are you okay? Renji's been calling me and asking if I knew where you were, I didn't answer any of his calls, but I just wanted to make sure you're alright." Rukia answered, her voice full of concern.

Ichigo smiled, "Ya, I'm fine…he sent me a text message, I didn't answer it, and I'm assuming he's gonna try and call me as well…I'll be fine, he doesn't know where I'm at, thanks Rukia."

"Sure thing, Ichi. Be safe, love you, bye!"

"Love you too, bye." He said, flipping the phone closed, only to open it again and fix the settings to block Renji's number. Now I shouldn't have to deal with that bastard anymore, Ichigo thought triumphantly. He glanced at the clock again, 10:30 am, and sighed, why is life so hard?

Shiro awoke with a start. "Wha…?" he grumbled, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, "who the fuck is callin' me at…oh, it's 3, nevermind…" he got up and grabbed his cell phone, flipping the device open and said, "Yeah?"

"Gee, don't sound too happy princess!" Nnoitra cackled.

"Whaddaya want, fucker? I was sleepin'!" Shiro growled, only to sigh in annoyance at the laughter he got in response.

"Well, I'm just calling to let ya know that you soo picked the wrong week to take off!" Nnoi said, after he finished laughing.

"Whaddaya mean?" the albino asked, sitting up from his couch.

"Well, we got this new worker and all I gotta say is: DAMN! He is so friggin' fuckable, I swear, I'm surprised he hasn't been raped on the job yet!" Nnoitra chuckled.

"Who is he? What's he look like? What's his name?" Shiro questioned, overly eager.

"Whoa, whoa, slow down horndog!" Nnoi laughed, "If ya wanna know that shit, ya gotta come down here yerself and find out! See ya!" With that, the call ended.

Shiro glared at his phone and muttered, "…fucker…" he ran a pale hand through white locks and said, "Well, I guess he's right-for once…better visit work and check out the new meat." He placed his phone in his pocket and grabbed his keys, exiting and locking the door to his apartment. He walked over to his car and got in, starting up the engine and speeding off towards Los Noches Inc. a big travel agency owned by one Aizen Sousuke-a smart, evil, manipulative man, who still understood his workers' problems.

When Shiro pulled up to the establishment, he ran into the employee lounge, only to find Starrk and Ulquiorra. "Hey bats!" the albino smirked, "Nnoi called me about new meat, where is he?" At this question, the raven looked at Shiro with a stoic expression and said in a monotone voice, "He's in Aizen's office, and apparently the boss wants the newbie to work on something for some Americans coming here." "Whoa," Shiro whistled, the kid must be good if the boss wants 'em to work on something big for his first time. Just then, the door to Aizen's office opened, and Shiro felt his heart stop at the sight he was met with. A tall, slender teen with warm, chocolate brown eyes, an inviting smile and flaming orange hair wearing a black t-shirt that fit his figure like second skin and tight, torn blue jeans that fit his perfectly shaped figure and black converse was walking towards the albino.

"Hello, you must be Shirosaki Ogichi, right?" the teen asked, extending his hand towards the pale man. Shiro merely nodded and took the hand that was offered, "Uhh…ya, tha's me…" he said, catching himself oogling at the teen. Said teen smiled at him and said, "Well, I'm Ichigo… Ichigo Kurosaki, it's nice to meet you. Aizen told me that I'd be working as your assistant, saying that it'd be good to learn from one of his best workers." The albino felt his eyes widen at the statement, "Yer…g-gonna be workin'….as my assistant…?" Ichigo gave a small smile and nodded, "Yup, if that's alright with you." The smile that broke across the albino's face threatened to split it, causing the red head to gulp. Shiro smiled and said, "It's fine wit me! I'll be happy ta have ya…as my assistant, tha is." Ichigo nodded and said, "Well, I guess I'll see you next week, since Aizen told me to wait until you got off from your vacation." "See ya then Ichi!" the alabaster male exclaimed, waving goodbye to the red head.

"Seems like you really like this one." Starrk yawned, glancing at the albino. Shiro wore his shit eating grin and said, "Yup…and that Strawberry's mine…" "Don't count on it, whitey!" a thick voice laughed. "Wha the hell's tha supposed ta mean Grimmjow?" the albino growled, glaring at the blunette that walked into the lounge. Grimm smirked and said, "Well, I found out from Rukia 'bout the kid's relationship status and…" "Don't tell me…he's taken?" Shiro sighed. "Nope," the blunette answered. The albino lifted his head up, eyes glimmering, "Really?" The feral male nodded and said, "But…his previous boyfriend was a beater (Chris Brown XD), so the Berry's probably still a little shaken from the relationship. I'd be careful trying to get him, cuz he might not trust ya as easily as he did back then." "Holy crap, really? Is he okay? I mean, like, he's not beat up too badly is he?" Shiro asked, eyebrows furrowed in worry. Nnoitra scoffed, "Why do you care? Ya don't even know the guy! And yer not one to get too attached to yer partners if I remember correctly…" Shiro glared at the lanky male, "Shut up Nnoi!" But he's right, Shiro thought, I don't get attached to them but, there's somethin' different about him…Ichigo…I will help you…and you will be mine...

Angelchan2012: Aww~! Shiro wants to help Ichi!

Ichi: You mean he just wants to do me…

Shiro: That too! *shit eating grin*

Ichi: *smacks Shiro* pervert!

Angelchan2012: You know you love him!

Ichi: No I don't!

Shiro: Not yet *smirks*

Angelchan2012: Nice! *high fives Shiro* and notice, this was the first chapter that has lines! Wow! I might be doing that more often, just so ya'll know!

Ichi: Whatever, can we get on with it? I really want to know what's gonna happen in the next chapter!

Angelchan2012: Well, say the phrase and then you can find out! Jeeze Ichi, what crawled up your butt?

Ichi: It's just that this story's been very interesting and I wanna know what's gonna happen next!

Angelchan2012: Oh, okay!

ShiroIchi: Please review and look out for the next chapter!