A/N: Yo~! I'm back with the next chapter of "Save me from this hell"! I want to thank everyone for the positive feedback I have received in the reviews, I truly appreciate it!Also, I want to give a special thanks to my beta, xRememberxMe . This is quickly becoming one of my more popular stories, and it has barely begun!

Grimm: That's 'cause you're torturing Ichi and I get to save the day ;3

Anna: That's the plan, kitty =3

Ichi: -sighs- I'll never catch a break…

Anna: That's not true~! -pouts- I'm not that cruel…

Ichi: -groans- Fine, Sorry.

Anna: It's fine -smiles innocently- just do the disclaimer and stuff to make up for it

Ichi: Anna doesn't own Bleach, Grimmjow, Renji, Karin, or myself.

Grimm: But I own Ichi~!

Renji: This should be fun...

Grimm & Ichi: Where the hell did you come from?!

Renji: Anna's kitchen

Anna: Of course -_-' OH YEAH! Guys, I had someone ask me (on dA, not here) If this would be GrimmIchiRen or just GrimmIchi... What do you guys want? I've never tried a threesome before, but I'll let you decide! =3

Grimmjow sighed, his left foot tapping restlessly on the cold tile floor. It had been three hours since the trio had arrived at the Karakura General Hospital with their injured friend, and they were still stuck in the waiting room. Renji approached him, two steaming cups of coffee in his hands. Grimmjow grunted his thanks as the red-head passed one to him, immediately taking a large gulp of the scalding liquid. He ran a tired hand through his sky-blue hair, a heavy sigh tumbling from his lips as he glanced at Ichigo's sister. She was curled up against his side, having fallen asleep a mere hour after their arrival at the hospital. He briefly wondered how the hell the girl could possibly sleep in that position as he shifted uncomfortably in the hard hospital chair, casting his eyes down to the floor.

"Do you think he'll be alright?" Renji asked quietly, unconcealed worry making his voice waver slightly. Grimmjow tore his eyes from the tile beneath them, fixing his friend with a drained gaze. Slowly, he nodded.

"Yeah. Ichi's a fighter, he won't go down that easy," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. To be honest, he didn't feel as confident as he had sounded. After all, the teen was in a pretty bad condition when they finally got him to the ER. He had turned a sickly pale, dark shadows becoming evident under his eyes as the tan drained away from his skin. When Grimmjow had picked Ichigo up his skin was like ice, cold and clammy. Just the thought made him feel ill. He leaned back in his chair, letting his eyes slip closed as he fought the nausea that threatened to overtake him.

"Why don't you take her to my place?" He finally said, breaking the silence that had settled between them. When Renji gave him a confused stare he just rolled his eyes, jerking his thumb at Karin's sleeping form. Renji nodded in understanding and got up, moving around Grimmjow to lift Ichigo's little sister into his arms. Suddenly he stopped, a quiet groan escaping his lips. At Grimmjow's questioning gaze, Renji sighed.

"My truck is still at your place."

Grimmjow dug around in his pockets and pulled out his keys, tossing them to the stunned red-head. Renji caught the keys in one hand, all the while staring at Grimmjow as though he had sprouted a second head. He opened his mouth to protest, only to be cut off by Grimmjow.

"Scratch my car, and I'll kill you. Got it?" He muttered, though his tone still held a respective authority. Renji nodded in reply, then taking Karin out of the room, leaving Grimmjow alone in the silent waiting room. Before long a nurse walked into the room, stopping in front of him. He looked up into her smiling face with a scowl. She motioned for him to follow her and he stood, doing as he was directed. She led him to a room, opening the door quietly and ushering him inside. Ichigo was laying on a bed in the middle of the room, looking far too pale in the snow-white sheets. Grimmjow's eyebrows furrowed as he moved to stand next to the bed, letting his eyes run over the younger teen's body. He was covered in bandages, some already beginning to become stained with red. He pulled up a chair and sat down, letting his head rest on the mattress beside his friend.

"Ichigo..." He sighed as he let his eyes slip closed, succumbing to the sleep that had been pulling at him for the past few hours.

Ichigo opened his eyes, immediately snapping them closed again as the harsh sunlight assaulted them. He slowly reopened his good eye, keeping the other more sensitive eye tightly shut. He took in his surroundings as he got used to the light, noting that everything was white. Before long, the smell of antiseptic hit him and reality sunk in. He opened his bad eye as he sat up, hissing in pain as the movement jarred his injured shoulder. Placing a hand on the freshly-bandaged wound, he took a brief moment to wonder how he had ended up in the hospital. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't hear the room door open.

"Ichi-nii!" Karin cried, running to the side of the bed. She crawled up onto the mattress, gently pulling him into a hug. He hugged back, pulling away after a few seconds with a gentle smile. Karin swiped at her eyes, stubbornly trying to hold tears at bay. Ichigo chuckled, running his hand through her black hair tenderly.

"What did I tell you, Karin?" He asked, his voice scratchy and deep from sleep. The girl let out a loud sniffle before burying her face in her brother's uninjured shoulder. Ichigo rested a gentle hand on her head, petting her hair as she cried. The door opened again, revealing his two best friends. Renji grinned widely at him while Grimmjow offered a feral smirk as they entered the room, though something was different in their eyes. He smiled weakly at the two standing in the doorway, his forehead knitting in nervousness. He looked back at Karin, pulling her back to wipe away her tears. Suddenly, a knock sounded on the door which was pushed open to reveal a kind looking woman with short, silver hair. She smiled at Ichigo as she crossed the room.

"Well, it's good to see you awake! My name is Isane Kotetsu, I've been looking after you. We were beginning to worry that you wouldn't wake up!" She exclaimed, getting closer to check Ichigo's vitals. After she was through with her tests, she backed away once more.

"It seems that you're in good shape, Kurosaki-san. As soon as Unohana-sensei checks you over, you should be released." She told the boy with a smile. Glancing at the two in the door, she smiled knowingly and turned to Karin. "Karin-san, are you hungry?"

"Yeah..." Karin mumbled, hugging her brother one last time before sliding off the bed and following Isane out of the room. Ichigo let his gaze drop, suddenly taking an interest in the stark white sheets as his friends advanced further into the room.

"Ichigo?" Renji asked, gently sitting on the edge of the teen's bed as Grimmjow sat on the other side. Ichigo slowly looked up, but still refused to look either of them in the eye. Renji frowned, his tattooed eyebrows furrowing in concern.

"How long has this been going on, Ich?" He asked quietly, his russet colored eyes searching the younger teen's face. Ichigo finally made eye contact, mismatched eyes boring into Renji's own.

"Since mom died, though it's gotten worse recently." He murmured softly, shifting his gaze to Grimmjow. The larger male slowly laid his hand atop Ichigo's, giving what support he could. He smiled, though it was strained, trying to encourage the orange-haired teen.

"Why didn't you just take Karin and leave?" He wondered. Ichigo looked down, staring at the bed sheets with renewed interest. Grimmjow squeezed his hand gently, a silent push to go on. Ichigo took a deep breath before opening his mouth to speak.

"I...I didn't want to leave dad. I know he's never there but I still love him, and I know Karin does, too. I couldn't stand the thought of leaving him alone with that wretched woman! Besides... We had nowhere else to go," he barely whispered the last part, his eyes stinging with tears that he refused to shed.

"Ichi, you could've stayed with one of us." Grimmjow sighed. Ichigo shook his head, a sad smile gracing his lips.

"I didn't want to drag you into it. I was afraid that she would come after you, too. I don't know what I would do if one of you got hurt because of me..." He trailed off, switching his gaze from Grimmjow to Renji worriedly. Grimmjow pulled the younger into a hug as Renji rubbed soothing circles into his back.

"Don't worry about that, Ich. We can take care of ourselves! That bitch of a step-mother isn't gonna take us down," Renji growled. Then he leaned back, putting a finger to his lip thoughtfully when Ichigo peeked one eye at him.

"I just realized... You've got an evil step-mother. Cinderella!" Renji chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. Ichigo let out a small laugh of his own as he pulled back from Grimmjow's embrace.

"You do realize that I'm gonna have to call you princess from now on, right?" The red-head grinned, a mischievous glint in his wine-colored eyes. Ichigo scowled at him.

"Don't call me that!" Ichigo growled, though his eyes displayed no true malice. Renji's grin grew even wider.

"No can do, your majesty." He answered, sliding off the bed only to take a dramatic bow. Ichigo picked up the nearest object, a box of tissues, and hurled it at his friend. Renji yelped, falling flat on his ass as the box made contact and sending the other two teens into a fit of laughter. As the laughter died down, a quiet voice caught their attention.

"It's nice to see you doing so well, Kurosaki-san."

Unohana-Sensei was a kind woman with long, dark hair that was pulled into a braid. She quickly checked Ichigo over and told him that he was fine to leave the hospital. He thanked her, a small smile on his lips as she left the room. Grimmjow gathered all of his belongings while Renji went to fetch Karin.

"Yo, Ichi. You're stayin' with me from now on, got it?" The blue-haired teen asked, glancing at Ichigo out of the corner of his eye. It looked like Ichigo was about to protest, so he interrupted him. "I've got plenty of room for you and Karin. I don't want you livin' with that bitch any more."

"Alright." Ichigo sighed, rubbing his injured shoulder gently. Grimmjow smirked as he and Ichigo exited the hospital room.

This was gonna be fun.

A/N: There we go~! Chapter 3 is finite! I tried to make this one a bit longer, but I don't know... Anyway, please tell me what you think. Reviews are always appreciated!

Grimm: Come on! When do I get my fun time with Ichi? DX

Anna: Soon, my dear. Soon.

Ichi: O.O How soon?

Anna: -sighs- as soon as you get better, Ichi.

Ichi:...

Grimm: Review! I want my Ichi!

Renji: Idiot -_-'

Anna: And don't forget to tell me, GrimmIchi or GrimmIchiRen? =3