Hi all! Thank you to everyone who reviewed, faved and watched; it gives me a buzz that gets my fingers typing! This chapter is set in the days prior to the class, and no class has not been dismissed yet. :p
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Sex Ed. 101. Chapter 2.
Tensions
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Grimmjow stalked out of the large training grounds, sliding his zanpakutou into its sheath. His body was dripping sweat and his hakama were covered in dirt from the hours he had spent forcing his body to it's limit. He'd burned as much energy as he could that morning; pushing his speed in sonido, testing the accuracy of his cero on some unfortunate inanimate objects, and battering his physical form with hundreds of muscle building drills.
Afterward, he took up a place on a high boulder within the training grounds; folding his legs beneath himself, he placed Pantera across his lap and leant back on his hands. Sunlight cut across half of the boulder he was perched upon; the rock surface reflecting a harsh glare into the shadows that Grimmjow had chosen to escape the heat. He breathed heavily through his nose before releasing it in a contented sigh. No one would have pegged the Sixth Espada for utilizing meditation, but the truth was he enjoyed loosing himself within his subconscious, especially after a work out. He didn't use proper technique or edict; in fact he'd only learned that his habits were a mastered skill after Ichimaru had interrupted him during one of his sessions and told him about the ancient art. Very few knew about the Sixth's rituals, but it wasn't uncommon for him to fall into the depths of his mind for hours as a time.
He'd woken up feeling agitated; how could he not? With some chick sprawled across his chest and another stretched out beside him, with her hand stuck obnoxiously to the side of his face. He'd growled and swatted the hand away. Why couldn't these chicks understand that just because he'd fucked them it didn't mean they were welcome to stay?
The blue-haired Espada yanked off his dirty white jacket and used it to wipe the sweat from his face. He didn't know what was wrong with him lately; it seemed like he was always pissed off or horny. Not that his normal nature was impassive, not by any stretch of the word, but recently he had found himself easily inflamed and particularly territorial of his wing of the castle. Grimmjow frowned as he made his way back to his quarters. He had decided to do some hard training in order to blow off some steam, maybe he just needed to kill something. He had certainly come close that morning when he literally threw the two women he had spent the night with out of his quarters.
The dark-haired Arrancar- the same Arrancar who awoke him via a slap to the face- rolled over and cuddled into his side. Fuckin' wench. Grimmjow's anger boiled to the surface and his arms shot out to shove both women to the floor.
"Ugh" The redhead yelped, landing hard on her back. "Grimm?" She looked up at him with questioning eyes, her dark haired companion only now just getting to her feet.
"What's wrong, baby?"
Grimm? Baby? They had to be fucking kidding him! At lightning speed he grabbed the one who had called him baby by the hair, and the other by the throat and stormed to the door. "Come near me again and I'll fuckin' kill ya!" He yelled in their faces before promptly throwing them out the door, both women landing in a tangle of naked limbs.
The memory had anger welling in the Sixth's throat- damn it, he thought he had calmed down. He shook his head and shoved his hands in his pockets; he needed a shower.
"Oh Grimm-chan, there ya are."
Grimmjow froze. fuck; he did not want to deal with this guy right now, and how did the slimy bastard always manage to creep up on him?
"Wha' the fuck do ya wan', Ichimaru?" Grimmjow's voice was low and venomous.
"Oh, that's not a very nice greetin'." The silver-haired Shinigami chided, slipping casually from the shadows. "I just came ta say hi to me favorite Espada and this is the reception I get?"
Grimmjow almost stepped back when the grinning man shortened the space between them; it wasn't like he was scared of the guy, but he didn't like the Shinigami being inside his personal space. Others might have thought Grimmjow was all brute, but his perception was more than most knew; he had taken notice of Ichimaru in the past, the guy was not to be trusted that was for sure, but he could never understand how someone so powerful could be so childish and even submissive. The child-like antics were true to the Shinigami's nature that was obvious, (a piss annoying trait) but the submissiveness to Aizen? It didn't fit in with everything else Grimmjow had noted about the silver-haired man. If there was anything Grimmjow hated in an opponent it was deception and miss-direction, two things Ichimaru Gin excelled in. Grimmjow tried not to growl, he knew Ichimaru was trying to aggravate him.
Intense blue eyes narrowed, "Yeah, keep it up ya bastard". Although Ichimaru was the same height as him, the guy was far smaller in every other way and Grimmjow relished in this, almost lusting for the Shinigami to goad him into a fight.
Gin stepped closer to the gruff looking Espada, taking in the perfectly toned body that was covered in drying sweat and dirty scuff marks. Gin trailed his gaze slowly up and down the broad, blue-haired Arrancar. He breathed him in- sweat, musk and something exotically male- his mouth pulled into a mischievous grin. "I just wanted ta tell ya that all you kids have a class with me tomorrow afternoon."
Grimmjow fought the shiver that racked his body, what was with this guy? It felt like he was checking him out; that was certainly an unnerving thought. He'd never understand why so many people -of both sexes- found this guy sexually appealing; his body was nothing if not unimpressive, his slitted eyes were about as attractive as his ever-present, face splitting grin and his personality? Well, if the devil had a smart-ass, conniving little brother, Ichimaru Gin was his embodiment.
"Tch, whatever." Grimmjow dismissed roughly, stepping around the thin Shinigami and continuing down the hall; he would have said more but he just wanted to get away from the creepy bastard.
"I'll see ya in class, Grimmy." He heard the sing-song voice call from behind him and resisted the urge to flip him off.
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She hadn't understood at the time why she was being escorted to his chambers; why would he need her help of all people? She was only a low level Arrancar, not even a fracción and she didn't have any special skills that an Espada of his level would have use for. Asuka had been performing her daily errands for the infirmary when a male Arrancar had spotted her and gave her a disturbing smile. The blond man quickly approached and informed her that she was required for an important task.
Now, as she painfully shifted to the edge of the bed and reached down for her discarded clothes, the reason seemed blatantly obvious. Her tongue lapped out to catch the blood that was seeping from a large tare in her lip and she grimaced as she pulled her hakama over her hips. Slipping the top portion of her uniform over her head she glanced over to the open bathroom door; the sound of the shower being shut off made her heart thunder and she hurried to grab her sandals and the sheets from the bed. He'd told her to be gone before he was out and to take the soiled linen with her because, "it was offensive".
Stepping out into the white corridors of Las Noches, the dark-haired woman let out a shuddering breath, tears welling in the corners of her eyes. She never would have imagined the Fourth Espada to be such a sadistic lover.
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Ulquiorra breathed deeply and allowed the warm water to cleanse and relax him. He felt a little better after venting some of his frustrations on the dark-haired female, but now he was irritated that it had been necessary at all. A small frown pulled at his dark brows as the memories of his recent behaviors resurfaced. The normally temperate Espada had been feeling things. Feeling things. The idea in itself was completely absurd, for he had not felt anything since his human years- so long ago now that he could hardly recall experiencing even the briefest of sentiments.
In the past, he disregarded the unseemly things that the other Espada would say or do as the unavoidable stupidity of lower forms, but lately… lately those things would send a sensation through his veins, one that commanded he react; and react with violence.
Earlier that day Ulquiorra had killed a male Arrancar for no reason other than being within his wing without official order, (apparently it was quicker to pass through his wing when travelling to the laundry). Even now the memory bought a spike of heat through his veins and had him flexing his fingers to rid them of the sudden stiffness. The man had stopped to talk to a female from his staff and the Fourth had acted without a word; snapping his neck with a stomach-churning "crack". The lifeless body fell audibly to the ground before beginning to dissipating at the Fourth's feet. Ulquiorra glared down at the female, his nostrils flaring ever so slightly and green eyes darkening in a menacing look that had the small female frozen in fear. A part of him had wanted to give her the same treatment, but why? Her disloyalty? He couldn't even recall whether it was unapt for arrancar from his staff to associate with other Espada's servants; he had never taken notice of such things, and now all of sudden he felt it necessary for this woman to know who she belonged to…
Ulquiorra rolled his neck to the side and sighed; warm water ran through his midnight hair and cascaded over his slim but defined body. He ran a small pale hand over his chest, unconsciously touching the edges of his hollow hole before a sensation he knew well called for his attention. Ulquiorra was almost comforted by the easily recognizable this felling was; rinsing the soap-suds from his body, the Fourth Espada dried himself in the same mechanical way that he got dressed. Sliding his zanpaktou into it's rightful position on his hip, Ulquiorra paused before leaving his quarters when he caught his own refection in a large, wooden-framed mirror on his wall. Stotic emerald green eyes stared lifelessly back at him; the ghostly forest coloured windows showed nothing of the inner conflict beyond them and Ulquiorra tilted his head slightly when he saw his brow pull together marginally. Perhaps he should speak to the Eighth Espada about his recent, illness…
"How troublesome." He deadpanned before turning toward the door; his body was still harassing him with the need for sustenance.
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"Fun ain't it?" Gin's grin stretched across his face as he watched the Eighth Espada type away at the keyboard in front of him.
Szayel returned his smile before turning back to watch the footage displayed before him. On the screen, Ulquiorra was stepping over the fading carcass of a male arrancar he had just killed; the female he had left in his wake was visibly shaking in shock and fear.
"It certainly is interesting to watch." Szayel continued to type, "The class will be interesting too."
"I almos' feel bad for ya's." Gin's silver eyebrows furrowed as he looked down at the pink-haired scientist.
Szayel turned slowly in his swivel chair to face the ex-Shinigami Captain, "There's no need to include me in your sympathy." He said pushing his chair way from the desk. "Knowledge is power my dear, Ichimaru. It can get you anything…" Szayel's sadistic grin morphed slowly into a smile that would breathe fear into the devil. "You should know that."
Gin smirked and leant back against the wall behind him; crossing his long legs, he gave the pink-haired man a knowing look.
Szayel stood slowly and moved to stand in front of him, his butterscotch eyes raked up and down the powerful man before him.
"An' is there somethin' you want, Szayel?"
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Grimmjow had been pissed. Damn it, he had been feeling a little better after his work-out until he had ran into that silver-haired snake. After he got back to his quarters he took a breath and sighed heavily, he'd probably feel better after a shower and maybe some food; yeah, the thought made him feel better already.
Feeling refreshed from his hot shower Grimmjow strolled into the closest common room. He could have sent for some food, but he hated waiting for things to come to him and it wasn't like he had anything better to do. There were a couple of other bodies present but Grimmjow didn't pay them any mind, his only focus was on filling his stomach.
The common room was around the size of three average suburban houses, and was supposed to function as an entertainment room, though there wasn't much that Grimmjow found entertaining. Occasionally he would use the pool tables with his fracción or the First Espada; the guy was such a lazy fuck but, damn, he could play pool. Other Espada, however, frequently used the common rooms for their walls of books, lounges and card tables; there were two bars in this one, but Grimmjow had his own bar in his quarters that was stocked with his favorite sake, so there was really no need to raid the communal bars.
Grimmjow breathed heavily through his nose as he stepped inside the room, it smelt amazing; a mix of spices and maybe, barbeque? He entered the large kitchen, his mouth watering unconsciously at the sight of the industrial sized fry-pan filled with chicken legs- or at least, that's what they looked like. Licking his lips, he moved to lean over the small Arrancar woman who was currently shifting the pieces around the pan; turning, basting and shaking a red spice over the sizzling contents.
The brown-eyed woman looked up and balked at what she saw; an excited and hungry looking Espada that stood almost twice her height. She smiled weakly at him, praying that the hunger in his eyes was for the chicken's meat and not her own. The food was for her own Espada; she was a member of his cooking staff. Now it seemed, he would have to wait for a second batch.
Holding back a sigh, she bowed her head, but before she could offer the blue-haired Espada something to eat a large plate was shoved in her face.
"Make it snappy, woman." Grimmjow grinned down at her, it looked so good. Actually, she didn't look so bad either. Maybe he could come back for her… after he ate the chicken of course.
"Hai." The woman spoke softly and quickly went about filling the large plate.
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She looked at the plate- now filled with steaming meat- and then back at the pan. Half full. Maybe she wouldn't have to cook another batch. The blue-haired Espada was brawny to look at, but if this was the only plate he was asking for he must not be as bigger eater as her own Espada. Maybe she could whip together some pasta as an addition… Carbonara was always a favorite…
Grimmjow quickly strode to the other end of the kitchen to grab a drink from the fridge and grinned wildly when he found one remaining bottle of his favorite drink. It came in two litre bottles and tasted fucking awesome. It was a white beverage that he had no memory of from when he was alive, which was strange apparently because Aizen had said it was as ancient as saké and most of the other arrancar knew of it. He could care less really, it tasted good and that was all that mattered. He took a large swig of his drink and scoffed when he remembered the bullshit story Nnoitra had tried to tell him about it coming from some fat, hairy animal's tits- god that guy was full of shit.
He frowned upon returning to his awaiting plate, a single blue brow lifting questioningly at the young cook. "Wha' am I, the Fourth? Don't be stingy, woman."
Said woman frowned briefly before apologizing and attempting to pile more food on to the already full plate. Eventually Grimmjow pushed her aside to take over the plating, stacking a most precarious and unstable pile of meat before grabbing a piece to shove in his mouth and juggling his way back to one of the sofas.
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Grimmjow groaned and looked down at the pile of bones and half-dozen remaining chicken legs. Damn, he was definitely taking that woman, if for no other reason than her cooking skills. The blue-haired Espada leant back into the white couch he had flopped onto, rubbing a hand over his stomach he belched loudly and closed his eyes- yep, he was definitely feeling better.
"That was mine you know." A stotic voice spoke from beside him.
Or maybe not…
Grimmjow's eyes snapped open to see the Fourth Espada standing next to the tea table in front of him. Blue eyes narrowed before Ulquiorra's words registered with him.
"Come on Ulquiorra, as if ya were gunna eat all that meat." Grimmjow scoffed, a smirk on his lips.
"How much I eat is none of your concern, Grimmjow."
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The first thing he saw when he walked into the west common room was the Sixth reclining in one of the white sofas, his knees sprawled open in his lax position, and his usual white uniform hanging open exposing his chiseled torso. Ulquiorra was discomforted by the strange sensation that washed over his body when the Sixth began to run a hand over his defined abs; even if they were interrupted by his hollow hole, they were still impressive. Impressive. He almost scoffed. Ulquiorra was not impressed by anybody, least of all this brash Espada.
...Though that did not explain the foreign sensation that was still lingering in his palms.
He had experienced this particular sensation before, but not in this way, not from something so simple. It wasn't as if he hadn't been with a male before; sex was sex, and he would have whoever he wished at the time of his need. Not that his need came very often, at least not until recently...but this was different. He never would have imagined the Sixth could-
Ulquiorra fought the urge to roll his eyes when Grimmjow belched loudly, and lulled his head back against the lounge. He wasn't sure if he was grateful to be rid of the sudden stirring in his body, or annoyed at having it removed so disgracefully. Shoving his hands in his pockets the Fourth breathed deeply, deciding that he was grateful; the last thing he needed was another complication in his life, and anything to do with the Sixth would most definitely be a complication.
Smelling his lunch, the Fourth started to make his way towards the kitchen before freezing in front of the Sixth's table. A spike of heat rushed through his body and his jaw clenched when his saw the plate of devoured chicken and small number of remaining pieces.
"That was mine you know." Ulquiorra spoke threw a clenched jaw.
"Come on Ulquiorra, as if you were gunna eat all that meat." Grimmjow's mocking grin began to form on his lips; that grin that said he knew nothing beyond his own self importance.
"How much I eat is none of your concern, Grimmjow."
"There's still about 5 pounds'a meat there." Grimmjow threw his thumb over his shoulder with an incredulous look on his face.
Ulquiorra felt his fists slowly clench at his sides and an abrupt spike of reiatsu jolted through the room, heavy and static. As quickly as it filled the room it vanished. At first he thought the wash of angry power had come from Grimmjow, but seeing the Sixth's slightly surprised expression he quickly realized it was in fact his own.
"Whoa ho hoe. Somebody like's their chicken." Grimmjow mocked, barely containing his laughter. This was just too fucking good. Gods- if only he'd known he could get such a reaction from the Fourth this way in the past.
Grimmjow's smirk quickly transformed into a feral grin as he watched the Fourth try to control his anger; he couldn't remember ever seeing the Fourth so fiery. A marginal scowl pulled at Ulquiorra's black eyebrows and the corners of his petite mouth pulled down. It was kind of cute.
The blue-haired Espada continued his banter. "Can't say I blame ya though," He sighed, before looking down at his stomach and patting it affectionately. "I almost cum in me pants when I took tha' first bite."
That wicked, canine filled grin resurfaced. Grimmjow wanted to curl over laughing when he saw the dark-haired Espada's jaw clench and the muscles in his forearm flex. The only reason he wasn't was that, regardless of his casual exterior, on the inside his every nerve was sparking- ready for the impending battle.
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A/N
So like I said, it's "SmartCasualTrousers" Tehe. Next chapter shouldn't be long because I have already written a couple thousand words.
Next chapter is, "Follow these simple instruction." We see what happens between Grimm and Ulqui, and go back to finish the class. Who wants to see who has a talent for rubber fitting? :D Guesses?
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