Chapter 4
Red eyes looked towards the door as it opened and a rather dazed Ichigo stumbled in before turning and waving to someone, probably Grimmjow, who was outside, "And he just walked in." He said into his phone, probably talking to Shinji or Rukia, "It's rather amusing...he looks drunk or something but I know he's not because he doesn't drink."
Ichigo turned and shot him a glare, "Shut up ya pineapple." He snapped as he shut the door and moved to sit on the couch beside him, snatching the bag of chips from his lap and starting to munch on them, "Who ya talkin to anyways? Rukia or Shin?" He asked around a mouthful of doritos.
"Shin. He was just askin how your doin with Grimmjow." Renji responded as he tried to snatch his chips back.
"Tell him to get his ass over here and I'll tell him myself." The orange haired male responded before yelping a bit as Renji pulled his hair before snagging the chips away with a cheer, "You asshole! That hurt!" He snapped, rubbing his scalp with one hand before socking the taller man with the other then standing and storming off.
"What the hell did you do to him Ren!" Came a shout from the phone as Renji laughed, shaking his head a bit, "He took my doritos and I pulled his hair to get them back. His own fault for letting it grow like tha-AHHH! Fuck! Ichigo! Get back here! I'm gunna kill you!" The res-head yelped, his own hair having gotten yanked before he dropped his phone and vaulted over the back of the couch to chase after his long time friend who was cackling like a mad-man.
"Ren? Ichi? Guys? You two are idiots...I don't even know why I'm friends with you..." Came the muttered voice from the phone before a click, signaling that the blond had hung up.
"N-no...stop...lemme go..." Ichigo whimpered as he tossed and turned in his bed, getting tangled in the sheets. Another nightmare was yet again plaguing his sleeping mind. He didn't hear the door crack open and there-fore, didn't see Renji peering into the room with a soft frown on his face.
The red-head sighed and dug his phone out before dialing a number and putting the phone to his ear. He was silent for a bit as he waited for the person on the other line to answer with a sleep filled grumble of 'hello?', "Hey...Sorry to wake you but Ichigo's having a nightmare again. I was wondering if maybe you could talk to him and maybe the sound of your voice will calm him. Nothing I do ever works." He said quietly into the phone as he moved into the darkened room and over to the bed. He nodded a bit at the response and pulled the phone from his ear before pressing a small button and holding it down towards the scowling tangerine, "Ok...you're on speaker." He murmured, knowing the man would hear him.
"Berry...hey...calm down." Came the gruff voice from the phone's speaker. Almost instantly the thin male started to calm, "It's ok. No one's gunna hurt you, I promise. Just relax and get some sleep, ok?" The man continued as Ichigo rolled towards the phone with a small murmur of 'Grimm.' before falling into a deeper sleep and relaxing.
Renji smiled sleepily and turned the speaker off before putting the phone to his ear, "It worked. He's sleeping peacefully again...yeah...he's probably gunna make breakfast tomorrow...yeah I think he'd like that...alright...I'll see ya...bye." He murmured before hanging up the phone. He glanced at Ichigo one last time before leaving the room.
Grimmjow groaned and dropped his phone to the floor before rolling over in his bed. He was unable to mask the small smile that came to his face at the knowledge that simply his voice was enough to calm his berry. He was really looking forward to the next morning.
"Renji! What the fuck happened to all my berries?" Ichigo bellowed as he dug through the fridge, grumbling and cursing.
"Check the bottom drawer! And don't bug me again cuz I won't hear you! I'm getting in the shower!" The red-head called back before the sound of running water was heard.
Ichigo rolled his eyes and knelt down to dig in the bottom drawer, not noticing the front door opening and someone walking up behind him until a certain someone gave a low whistle, "Hmmmm...nice ass."
The orange-haired male yelped and jerked up-right, spinning around and glaring at the culprit who just grinned back ferally, that grin growing when he saw what Ichigo was holding in his hands, "My berry has berries...how ironic." He chuckled as he stepped closer and kissed the smaller male on the forehead.
"Sh-shut up Grimm!" Ichigo stammered, glaring towards the door where laughing was coming from.
"Sorry Ichi! He was standing outside when I came over. I figured I'd just let him in! Ren said something about you making breakfast today." Called a certain blond as he all but skipped towards the kitchen, "I guess he was right. Oh Ichi! You know how much I love your wild berry pancakes!" The blond cried as he launched himself at Ichigo who simply moved behind Grimmjow.
"Then chill and let me make them." Ichigo snapped before moving over to the rest of the things on the counter as Grimmjow trailed behind him and leaned on the counter to watch as he mixed the batter and started the skillet. He had never seen anyone make berry pancakes so he was curious as to how it would be done without squishing the berries.
Ichigo hummed to himself as he poured some batter in the skillet and after a few seconds sprinkled some of the mixed berries on the batter. He then watched them closely before flipping them then looking towards Grimmjow who was watching intently, "What? Never seen anyone make berry pancakes before?" He asked, snickering a little when the bigger male shook his head, "Well, that's how. Can you do me a favor and get the two boxes of brown and serve sausage from the fridge, put em on a plate, and stick em in the microwave?" He asked, smiling when Grimmjow nodded and went to do so.
Soon the two had breakfast finished and set out on the table along with coffee for Renji, Grimmjow, and Ichigo while Shinji had some juice since he didn't like coffee. Renji had gotten out of the shower while they were finishing, and now everyone was sitting at the table. Ichigo waited until everyone else had piled their plates with food and Grimmjow had tried the pancakes, his eyes lighting up at the flavor, before filling his own plate.
"Damn Berry...if I had known you could cook like this...I woulda kept you at my place." Grimmjow grunted around a mouthful of berries and pancakes. Ichigo just chuckled and shook his head as he munched on his own pancakes, taking his time and savoring them unlike the others' who were eating them as if they'd run away.
When everyone was done eating, Renji took dishes duty, electing Shinji to help him while Grimmjow tugged Ichigo into the living room. Once there, Grimmjow sat down on the couch and tugged Ichigo into his lap, nuzzling into his long hair that was still damp from the shower he took before he started breakfast. The blue-haired man grinned softly and took a big whiff of the smaller's hair, "Mmmm...you smell like berries..." He murmured as he peered at Ichigo with one slightly amused blue eye.
Ichigo just huffed and punched him lightly in the arm, tipping his head down so his hair formed a curtain over his blushing cheeks, "Shut up..." He grumbled as he leaned on the bigger male and closed his eyes, "Ya know...last night was...interesting. I started out having a nightmare but...after that...I coulda sworn I heard you talking to me...then I had a dream with you in it...a rather...pleasant dream..." He murmured, his cheeks darkening even more.
Grimmjow raised a brow and peered at the one on his lap, "Oh really? And what happened in this 'pleasant' dream?" He teased, having a feeling he might know what happened.
Ichigo just whined and burried his face in Grimmjow's chest, making the bigger man laugh as he hugged his berry.
"Hey Grimmjow! You wanna come to the club with us?" Renji asked as he sat in the living room, playing Soul Caliber with the bigger man, "Shinji's dressing Ichi. He's always good at that." The red-head said with a smirk as he beat Grimmjow again, causing the man to growl a bit before glancing at him.
"Is that why blondy ran off with Ichi?" Grimmjow asked as he leaned back a bit and stretched slightly, "Yeah...I guess I'll go. Can't have anyone trying to make grab-hands on my berry."
Renji chuckled and nodded as he started up a solo game since it seemed that the older male was done for now, "Alright. You gunna ride with us or take your own car?" He asked as he started mashing the controls.
"I think I'll take my own ride. Surprise Ichi." He said with a smirk as he stood up and stretched fully, "Just gimmie the time and name of the club, I'll be there." He said, looking down at the red-head who nodded and paused the game to write down the time and address of the club, handing it over to the blue haired man, "When ya see Ichi, tell him I'm sorry I didn't hang around. I got some stuff to do."
Renji nodded and watched the man leave before turning back to his game, a sly grin on his face. Tonight was going to be interesting.