So This story was supposed to be complete, and then I started writing, and this happened. So enjoy Chapter two
Disclaimer: I do not own, all recognizable characters are the property of Tite Kubo.
Chapter 2
"Kisuke? Why is Kurosaki-san passed out on the floor?" I asked eyeing Ichigo with a sense of disdain. He was leaving blood on Tessai freshly clean floors.
Five days. That how long I been staying at Urahara Shoten. It is also how long I've been in a relationship with Urahara Kisuke. A very unusual relationship considering everything. I sighed thinking about everything I had learned about soulmate and Soul Reapers. Every soul technically had a soulmate, unfortunately, the chances of meeting said soulmate were astronomical.
Soul Reapers are the most likely to find their soulmate, but even so, there are only three known pairs in the last 500 years that how rare it is to find and recognize one's soulmate. Way to recognize a soulmate includes, instant attraction, a feeling of being safe, and when the two are at their most intimate, a sharing of the very core of their soul.
The memory transfer I experienced was thankfully very brief, and most of what I saw withing Kisuke soul slipped very quickly out of my mind. Thank goodness for that, I might have gone insane if it had stayed. Kisuke is coping well enough, but I can tell his past has really messed him up quite a bit. The knowledge had stayed, but it was like I had read it from a book instead of experienced it.
"Mmm, I may have overdone it during training." Kisuke offered, a wicked smirk across his face. I almost facepalmed. Why was he such a man-child most the time?
"In other words, you got annoyed when he unknowingly cut into your cuddle time as you call it." I knew I had hit the nail on the head when that annoying fan came out to hide his smirk growing even more.
"Kisuke, you are impossible." I sighed as I took a seat getting comfortable, and ignore Ichigo's unconscious form five feet in front of me.
"Does that mean I don't get any cuddles?" It very sad when a centuries-old man can pout like that. I ask again why is he such a man-child?
"I suppose if you can behave, I can... mph." I was cut off as the man literally glomped me. What the fuck! Asshole.
I ended up in the awkward position of half laying on the floor, with him rubbing his head against my chest and somehow that stupid hat was still on his head. I really hate that hat.\
"I always behave." I held back a snicker at his petulant response. I then put his hat to the side before I started playing with his hair. Just sitting here with him like this, it was nice.
"Hey Tsunaki," He asked softly. I gave him a sound of acknowledgment. "Don't do anything stupid, or I really will chain you to my bed." His soft voice went to a dark baritone, that was only slightly terror-inducing to me.
"I'm not sure what you mean?" I question. I really didn't know what he was talking about.
"You go back to school tomorrow. Don't do anything stupid, and do not confront Riku Aida, I will know if you do, and I will punish you. You really do not want me to punish you."
How did he know? I haven't said anything, although I did plan to, at some point.
"Ichigo-kun, although he doesn't know it yet, will be by tomorrow to walk you to school, and I will be there in the afternoon to pick you up. I already have a plan in place to deal with Aida, so I don't want you anywhere near him, do you understand me Tsunaki?" He had raised up so he could look me in the eyes with his intense stormy gray gaze.
I stared right back, frozen in place, I wasn't even breathing. I hissed as the finger on my thigh tightened, but at least I was breathing again.
"I said, Do you understand me Tsunaki." His voice was stone hard, causing my stomach to roll in nervousness.
"I understand," I replied submissively.
"Good." He gave a sigh of relief. "Thank you Tsunaki."
"How did you know? I know I didn't say anything." I asked slowly thinking back to see if I had said anything at all.
"I was researching you," He said shamelessly. "I also remember what you said when you first entered my shop, something about hiding from someone who was trying to kill you. After what happened at you parents home, I hacked the CC V camera's, which is how I discovered Riku Aida. You were very uncomfortable talking to him, and you walked directly to my shop after your brief conversation with him. I have no idea what you were actually planning to do, but I know you were going to do something."
Wow! I was completely awed by this man and his genius. Soul Society didn't know what they willingly threw away when they unfairly condemned him. I could be biased though.
"Okay," I agreed. "I'll do my best to stay away from him, but we do share a class, and he is going to try to get me alone regardless, what should I do if he manages to succeed?" I asked because I really was afraid he would find a way to corner me alone?
Kisuke shifted so he could reach into his shirt. He pulled out a gorgeous ring, and a stylish watch, both items exhibited his special touch. He grabbed my left hand and slid the ring on, then he fastens the watch on to my wrist.
"The ring serves two purposes: One it will allow me to track your location as long as you have it on, and Two it lets everyone know that you are off limits. The watch, besides functioning like a normal watch also has two additional purposes. You see the purple and blue buttons?" He paused waiting for my acknowledgment. "Push those at the same time and it will send a panic alert to this one." He pulls out another watch and fastens it on his own wrist.
"The second purpose of the watch is to monitor your vitals, all information will also be sent to this watch." He gestured to his own watch.
This man, he thinks of everything, and just to keep me safe. I am fascinated by his mind, by him, part of it is being his soulmate I know, but even so, I keep being pulled deeper and deeper into him. I caress his face as if in a trance. He freezes, surprised at the sudden comforting gesture, cutting off whatever else he was going to say. I feel so loved, I'm so happy right now.
This lonely broken man will always be mine, just as I will always be his. I'm the one who chases his loneliness away, and he will keep safe even from my own demons. I leaned down and captured his lips in a chaste and loving kiss.
He jolted in surprise. He is always surprised when I initiated anything. I don't know if I truly love him yet, but I definitely fell something I've never felt before I met this man, and I know he feels something other than possessiveness, although he is definitely possessive.
"Akatora-Chan!" Ichigo had woke up. I pulled away from the kiss and almost laughed at Ichigo sitting up looking both disgusted and shocked. He had his finger pointed at us accusingly, and his face was color of a strawberry, all in all, it was amusing.
"What the hell! Don't you know this man is the worst kind of old pervert!? Why are you kissing him?!" He yelled at me.
Well, he's not wrong, Kisuke is definitely the worst kind of pervert. The fact that he currently rearranging our positions so that I'm sitting between his legs with my back against his chest, had Ichigo gaping I was so amused by Ichigo's flabbergasted expression that I couldn't help but mess with him. I totally blame Kisuke for this side of me. Yep, it all his fault.
"Well, why wouldn't I kiss my fiance?" I pouted innocently at him. He seemed to forget how to breath turning sheet white. "Kurosaki-Kun are you okay, you look pale?"
I felt Kisuke chest shaking against my back in silent laughter.
"Fiance? Isn't he too old for you?!" He sputtered at us.
"Age is just a number. No one can help who they fall in love with, and what this man can do with his mouth.. mph." I was cut off by Kisuke hand covering my mouth. Ah, he ruined my fun. I licked his hand but got no reaction.
"Ah Kurosaki-Kun, I was unaware you knew my Tsunaki." He brought the fan out, but I'm sure it didn't look right without the hat. In fact, the image that popped into my head was amusing, and I quickly reached out to keep his hat hostage. "Can you do me a huge favor, and walk her to school tomorrow? I worry you see, and after what happened to her parents, well I'm sure you understand."
All my good mood went out the window with the mention of my parents. Damn Aida! I glared at the hat in my hand before reaching to give it back to Kisuke. I no longer wanted to hold it hostage since I wasn't feeling playful anymore.
Ichigo's demeanor changed as well. It was rare for anyone to see such a soft expression on his face as opposed to his usual scowl. "Yeah, I'll be here." He agreed to Kisuke request with a soft tone I never thought I'd hear from him. I am not a close friend, I'm not even in the same class, I was in freshman year, but after that we never shared the same class, so we only got to see each other during lunch, and after school, I just kept drifting away from them, but still friendly, but also always alone.
I huffed and turned in Kisuke arms. Its hard to believe how quickly I lost everything, but I gain just as much. It is somewhat of a comfort, but my life has still been completely flipped upside down.
"Hey Kisuke, I'm hungry, so I'm going to find Tessai," I informed him softly as I untangled myself from him. He grabbed my arm, making me face him. His eyes were a soft and gentle light gray I had yet to see, it was nice.
I heard Ichigo cough, and mumble something about lovebirds. I glanced out of the corner of my eye, amused at his strawberry red face.
"Tell him I want oden," Kisuke demanded petulantly. I snorted, Tessai will cook what he wants. Kisuke can only hoping I can sway him, yeah right, not even going to try Tessai intimidates me.
"I'll tell him, but don't expect a miracle."
And there goes the fan hiding his amusement. That silly adorable man-child. I think I can truly be happy with him, and its not something I had thought before this moment.
Dinner, surprise surprise, was not Oden. It was sushi. I really did try, but like I told Kisuke I didn't expect a miracle. I think Tessai made if form me anyway, so I really can't complain. I do so love sushi.
Kisuke made a hilarious face when he entered the room, then sighed as he took his seat beside me. He ate his dinner without complaint regardless. I held back a snort of amusement while Tessai sunglasses radiated smugness. Seriously though, how does he emote via sunglasses? It a mystery not even Kisuke has yet to solve, and believe me he has tried.
I was content to eat in silence, occasionally fending off a wondering hand from Kisuke, while listening to Jinta and Ururu, all in all, it was a very pleasant dinner.
Sometime later I was just leaving the bathroom after having a nice relaxing shower, when I found myself literally swept off my feet, then deposited on Kisuke bed. I've decided I hate flash step by the way, but at least I know how he was being so ninja, well besides being a literal ninja at one point in the past.
"Kisuke mph." He cut me off with a possessive kiss. I really wish he would stop doing that.
"Mine." He nipped at my ear. I shivered the beginnings of desire coursing through my veins
"When the guardianship Papers go through, I'm having Tessai pull you out of school. It make me, " He paused looking for the right word. "Irritable," he finally settled on. "That you will be surrounded by teenage boys." His expression as he said this was of pure disgust.
Irritable. Right, he was thinking about all the way's he could murder anyone who even looked at me wrong. Well time to pacify him before he gets the bright idea to act on his thoughts.
"You know I belong only to you. I will always belong to you." I whispered, running my finger through his hair in a calming gesture, at least I hope it's calming. His lips found my neck nipping and sucking in a way I knew would leave hickies. Damn it Kisuke!
"Mmh, that right, you do only belong to me." He then bit down on my neck hard. Ouch! You Asshole! I thought at him. "Mine to mark, all mine." He paused glancing at the shackles on the wall, then back to me.
"I wonder, should I restrain you my dear, you seem to love it oh so much." He teased. I huffed, a blush across my face. The Asshole would do whatever he wanted to anyway. I was pointedly ignoring the fact that I do like being restrained. I turned my attention back to Kisuke and suppressed a growl, the asshole still had to many clothes on, while he had me stripped down to almost nothing.
I decided I needed to be more aggressive. I grabbed him by his shirt, feeling enjoyment in the way his eyes widen as I pulled him down into a harsh kiss. Then I flipped us so I was the one on top, slightly surprised he let me. He hates it when he's not the one in control.
"My Tsunaki, I think I like this side of you." He drawled in a rough voice. I froze unsure of what to do next. I had it all planned out, and he speaks and everything flies out of my head.
"Kisuke, I... I don't know what to do next." I squeaked my face flushed scarlet.
He chuckled at my floundering. My blush darkened even more. He flipped us again so he was back on top. "I appreciated the effort, but I think I should lead for now."
I couldn't help but agree with him. My night was very pleasant, the only complaint, another round of Kisuke memories were left floating around in my head for a couple of hours part of being his soulmate is just a little bit annoying. The only high note was that it was an equal sharing, I noticed when he made coffee like I would this morning, without even realizing it. I had been half way through making Tea, I don't even like tea, when he took a sip before he spit it out. He looked at the mug like it was some sort of unknown object.
"What?" He sputters in disbelief. I grabbed it out of his hand and replaced it with the tea I had made. Yuck!
"You know, this could get just a little bit annoying." I deadpanned.
He gave a grunt of acknowledgment, sipping on the tea in complete bliss. I took a sip of the coffee and made a face. What the hell? How do you mess up Instant Coffee?
"How do you make better Tea then me? You don't like it, and it taste like you made it all your life." I shrugged my shoulders. How the hell was I supposed to know?
"Kisuke you know more about what's happening then I do. By the way, how did you screw up Instant coffee? This travesty taste like paint thinner. All you literally do is open a packet and stir it into hot water." I deadpanned. I eyed the mug and then promptly dumped down the kitchen sink. Seriously how the hell do you mess up Instant Coffee? Ugh.
"Boss is not allowed to cook for a reason. He somehow manages to burn water." Jinta said as he emerged dressed for school. He grabbed a couple of packets of pop tarts, throwing one at Ururu head as she also turned the corner.
"Sorry." She mumbled, "But Tessai-san really looks scared any time Kisuke- san even looks at a stove." She was poking her finger together in a timid manner.
Kisuke was looking more and more depressed with each word that came out of their mouths. I did a double take. Were those mushrooms? Kisuke no, get out of the emo corner. On the bright side its kind of relieving that he not good at everything.
"Hey, Strawberry is here!" Jinta Yelled from the door way. Ichigo stepped in glaring at the boy before punishing him with a noogie.
"Don't call me strawberry brat!"
Ichigo really hates being called strawberry. Like really hates it. I pouted then sighed.
"I guess it time for me to go then." I really did not want to go back to school. I got as far as the door before I turned around and ran back to Kisuke and tackled him in a bone crushing hug. " I don't want to go." I pouted at him.
Kisuke head perked up, with a goofy grin slowly stretching across his face. He would take any excuse for me to stay with him. "Well in that case… Ouch Kurosaki-Ku that hurts!" He complained with a pout.
I blinked in disorientation. Ichigo had some how pulled me away from Kisuke, and was currently stepping on Kisuke back holding him down to the ground. I'm apparently not aloud to skip school, and Kisuke is not allowed to encourage such behavior in me.
"Oh hell no! Hat and Clogs you are not encouraging delinquent behavior in Akatora-chan, and you…." Ichigo turned his rage towards me. "We're going to be late for school if we don' hurry up." Where did the rage go? Ichigo confuses me some times. He was still a grouchy pants though.
I gave I Ichigo the puppy eyes hopping they were still effective. "But Ichigo-Kun why are you being so mean? Kisuke was just trying to help make me feel better, and I've heard you skip all the time, so why can't I skip just today? Please!" I pulled the ultimate move as I said this, and pouted my lip just right in conjunction with the puppy eyes.
I heard a loud thump, and Kisuke groans about lethal weapons. Ichigo was staring at me flat on his ass, his face that lovely shade of strawberry, with his mouth hanging wide open. Kisuke now that Ichigo had released him had turned over so he was laying on his side holding a hand to a now bloody nose.
I blinked. What just happened?
Ichigo quickly stood, looking highly uncomfortable, he also seemed to be avoiding looking straight at me.
Eh? What wrong with Ichigo?
Ichigo coughed into his hand. It was the kind of a cough some one did in highly awkward situations. I don't get it.
"Yeah I skip sometimes, but you are not me, and you are not going to follow in my footsteps. So your going." Ichigo shifted still avoiding looking at me directly still red. Its so cute, I just want to tease him. I paused at the random though. Damn it Kisuke, stop influencing my sense of amusement.
I pouted my lip out again before I grumble at him petulantly. "Alright, I'll go. I'll see you after school Kisuke."
Kisuke gave me a thumbs up, while his other hand was unsuccessfully trying to stem the flow of blood. I still don't know what caused him to bleed like that in the first place, and It worries me just a little. I'll ask later if it really serious Tessai will take care of it.
"See you, my dear."
I blushed as I ducked out the door behind Ichigo, I was so not ready for today. On the bright side thanks to the combined efforts of Kisuke and Tessai-san I was not to far behind on my school work, on the down side I learned Kisuke is a harsh task master. He made me finish every thing in one sitting no less, that Tessai-san had brought back the other day. Kisuke told me that if I didn't finish it all before bed, he would punish me. I don't want to be punished. The grin on his face told me that I might have enjoyed it though. The asshole.
School was annoying, I had to listen to all the people whisper behind my back as I walked to class. I heard the jealous gossip, once so girls glimpsed Kisuke ring. The only up side was Sensei's shocked face when I turned in all my homework, before taking a seat as far away from Aida as I could.
I pointedly ignored the chills that were going down my spine. I knew it was just Aida staring at me. It so creepy. The classroom was filled with the spirits of the dead at this point, all chained to him. My parents included. I bit back a sob as mother approached me. She stopped looking hesitant. Then she reached out as if to touch me. I felt ice in my veins as her arm past right through me.
"Can you see us Tsunaki?" I flinched and turned my eyes to my desk. "So you can. I'm sorry Tsunaki, I'm sorry that we didn't believe you, or at least try to listen. I'm sorry for the institution, it was just a prison for you wasn't it? I'm so sorry, I know you are not going to answer me, not that we deserve this chance to say goodbye. I love you Tsunaki, please don't go after Aida. You are the one he wants. Don't let him get you alone. Please do everything you can to stay safe and stay alive. I beg this of you."
I didn't respond to mother, but it hurt so much, my only comfort in this situations is that as long as they are chained to him, they will not become hollows, and that I got to see my mother and father one last time. The sound of chains rattled. I glanced out of the corner of my eye. My father was approaching. I don't think I could sit here like this much longer.
"I'm sorry Tsunaki. I love you, Please listen to you mother, please stay safe."
I got the chance of the life time, I got to see them again, and I hate my curse even more because of it. It truly is a curse in this situation. It hurts so much. I couldn't concentrate on class, and as soon as the final bell rang I bolted out of the classroom. I knew I couldn't take another day of watching and listen to my parents, and not be choked by the grief, it was almost too much today.
I was so relived when I saw Kisuke waiting at the gate. I threw my self into his arms The full wight of my grief finally hitting me. I just started balling into his chest, clinging to him in desperation. Right now he was my only life line as I balled my eyes out.
"Shh, Its okay. You will be okay." He whispered running his finger through my hair. It helped, it helped me a lot for him to just be here. He's probably panicking with no real idea what he doing, but that's my Kisuke.
"I saw them today, they tried to talk to me, and I just sat there. I wanted so bad to say something, to say goodbye. I couldn't, and it hurts so bad. Please Kisuke, please save them." I begged through my sobs.
I felt his sharp in taking of breath and his arms tighten around me before he shifted, and I felt my feet leave the ground. He was carrying me. This wonderful wonderful man.
"I promise." He whispered aginst my head. "I'll free them."
I sobbed harder in just pure relief. If its he promises, then it will be done. Kisuke has never broke a promise, and he does not make them lightly. So I know now that everything will be okay because Kisuke will make it that way.
