"Danni wait up! I didn't mean it ok?" Renji yelled after me. I sighed and then turned around, "what are you talking about?" I asked crossing my arms…I was anxious to get to Ichigo's and find out what this mission was really about. Renji looked at me with a confused look, "What I said at lunch?" he asked raising an eyebrow.
I tilted my head to the left and then laughed, "You're still worried about that? Really?" I asked still laughing. Renji turned bright red and crossed his arms. "Well I wanted to make sure you weren't upset…" he said looking away still bright red. "Aww Renji! You are too cute!" I said walking up to him for a hug. Renji rolled his eyes before wrapping his arms around me.
"You should have told me you weren't upset anymore." he said in an accusing tone. I giggled as I listened to his heartbeat, "I thought you'd realize I'm not mad at you for more than three seconds….guess not." I said in a teasing tone. Renji chuckled, "Alright I deserved that. We better get over to strawberry's house before Captain Hitsugaya gets irritated with us." he said pulling back from our embrace.
I sighed, "You're right. Lets get going." I said as I started to walk off but was stopped by a strong arm wrapping around my shoulders. "Just a warning…you will probably get attacked when you enter the house." he said and I blinked twice before nodding. "Alrighty then. I'll be careful." I said laughing and we started to walk off hand in hand. When we got to, what I suppose, is Ichigo's house Renji picked me up and leapt to the roof where Rangiku, Ikkaku and Yumichika were standing.
He set me down and Rangiku made an 'aww' face. "uhm…guys…why are we on the roof instead of in the house?" I asked looking around. Ikkaku rolled his eyes, "Because he obviously won't let us in his house." he said and I laughed at the irritated look on his face. I sat down and Renji sat down with his back to mine. I sighed and leaned against his warm back, "so…how long are we going to sit here?" I asked staring off into space. I felt Renji shrug and Rangiku smiled at me. I guess I fell asleep because the next thing I knew I was on a bed and there were people yelling.
"You are a moron!" "Oh yea? Well at least I have a cool name that's not girly!" "What did you just say?" and it went on and on. I sat up when someone threw a stuffed animal at me and I growled in annoyance. I picked the offending thing up and then noticed it was….drooling….what in the world? I lifted it higher and studied it and then rolled my eyes and threw it at Renji who was currently yelling something about Strawberry Shortcake. Yea…I don't know why he was bringing up that little red headed girl but whatever.
I got up and started to pout…the only way to get Renji to stop fighting with someone is to distract him by getting hurt, someone else yelling at him or crying. I was going to try to catch his attention with the last one because I did not want to get myself hurt. Just then I got an idea…maybe if I acted sick It would work just as well! And I did feel a little ill listening to him yelling at people so it wasn't technically a lie was it? Of course not! "Re-Renji…I don't feel so well…" I said holding my stomach and it immediately got quite.
Everyone looked at me and then looked over at Renji and everyone that knew me well got a little anxious. Suddenly Renji was standing next to me with his hand on my forehead, "Do you have a headache, chill, fever or anything that can be classified into those groups?" Renji asked in a almost panicky mother way. I blinked…I should be use to this reaction from him but it still made me jump. "My stomach just hurts a little that's all." I said reaching up and taking his hand away from my head.
Renji sat down next to me on the bed with a concerned look, "Well maybe we should go have Tessai check you out to make sure you're not coming down with any diseases…" he said sternly and I sighed before shaking my head. "No…lets just get this over with then I'll talk to Tessai when we go back to Urahara's." I said and then made myself make my smiled seemed forced. Renji nodded, knowing how much I didn't want to be Tessai's guinea pig, "Alright…maybe you'll feel better later." he said smiling back at me.
I looked back up at Ichigo who had this weird look on his face. I giggled, "Can we get this over with so I can go take a nap? I'm still tired…your bed is really uncomfortable." I said with a small smirk to Ichigo. He started grumbling before walking away before the window slid open effortlessly. "I have gathered you all today to discuss the rise of Arrancars." Captain Hitsugaya said as he lounged in the windows. "Have you been out there the whole time Captain?" Rangiku asked putting her pointer finger on her chin. "you should have come in the vent with us! It was fun!" Rangiku continued and I blinked in surprise.
"We came in through the vent?" I asked/yelled in confusion. "Yea…how do you think we got in?" Ikkaku asked rolling his eyes. "Oh I don't know…the door?" I asked as I pouted slightly. Renji laughed and then was about to pat me on the back before he froze seeming to remember I said I didn't feel well. "Renji…I'm not glass I won't break you know…" I said sighing as he pulled away from me. "Oh…right…I was just…" I sighed cutting him off, "I know what you were doing so just relax and lets see what the Captain has to say." I said giggling as he wrapped his arms around me.
"So you two are a couple or something?" Ichigo asked raising his eye. "Oh and it's nice to see you again Toshiro." he said waving to the Captain that was sitting in his window with an irritated look. "It's Captain Hitsugaya to you!" Toshiro nearly yelled and then he glared at Ikkaku as he said something about not sitting in the window so the neighbors wouldn't call about an elementary student burglar. I giggled but shut up when Toshiro cast his glare at me. "Why did I have to work with you guys…" Toshiro said rubbing the bridge of his nose. "Yes…they are quite unbeautiful aren't they?" Yumichika said shaking his head sadly.
I laughed, "Oh yes Yumichika. We are all unbeautiful." I said rolling my eyes. Yumichika turned around and looked at me for a second, "Of course I didn't mean you. You are very graceful and beautiful." he said smiling in his weird way at me. "Why thank you Yumichika. It's very beautiful of you to say so." I said smirking at him. He made a bow and grinned, "Thank you! Finally someone notices." he said and then he turned to tell Ikkaku that he told him so. "So what's an Arrancar?" I asked looking at Toshiro oddly. He looked relieved that someone was actually taking notice of him.
"They are creatures created by Sosuke Aizen by use of the Hogyoku." he said as he stared off into space in thought. "Huh…how interesting…is that all we know about them?" I asked as Renji and Ichigo argued about something else. "That's all we know at our present time…but they have the strength of the Menos Grande" he said gravely. "What classification?" I asked glaring at where Renji was trying to attack Ichigo but still wanted to hug me at the same time which resulted in him nearly dragging me off the bed.
"Adjuchas." he said and I nodded before rolling my eyes. "Renji! Just let go and hurt him already!" I yelled into his ears. Renji looked at me in shock that I'd actually just yelled into his ear. "What?" he asked slightly stunned. "You are hurting me…just let go and hurt him if that's what your aim is." I said crossing my arms. He laughed and then looked sheepish, "Sorry about that Danni. I'll go hurt him now." Renji said seriously and I giggled as he got up and Ichigo got an 'aw crap' look on his face. We let Renji and Ichigo fight for a while before we all decided now would be a good time to leave.
"Alright…I'll see you all tomorrow…try not to be so…." Toshiro started and I cut him off when he couldn't seem to find the right word. "Strange?" I asked giggling and Rangiku joined me as Toshiro nodded. "Yes….try to be normal…" he said before jumping out of the window. "So! Where's everyone staying?" I asked giggling. "I'm going to stay at Orihime's! and I think the Captain might join us there." Rangiku said giggling and I nodded slowly knowing Toshiro would probably prefer to run away.
"Ikkaku, Yumichika? Where are ya'll staying?" I asked raising an eyebrow and Ikkaku poked himself in the head with his Zanpakto hilt. "I'm not sure…" he said with a slight frown. I giggled and I waved goodbye to Yumichika and Ikkaku and Renji and I headed back to Urahara's shop. "Well, well, well…if it's isn't the moocher and the lovely young lady staying with us." Kisuke said smiling as his hat covered both of his eyes. "Hi Kisuke! Yoruichi, everyone else." I said grinning as I waved to everyone. Renji came in muttered to himself. "Hello!" everyone chorused and I snickered at Renji's face.
"Renji darling, I'll make sure you get up on time in the morning. Would you like me to make sure you're hair is normal looking?" I asked later at dinnertime and then I smirked at him pouting at Tessai for more food. "Whatever." he said still pouting and I smirked before shaking my head sadly. "Hey, I'd like to check on Rangiku and make sure she found a great place to stay. Is that alright?" I asked raising an eyebrow as Renji jumped to his feet.
"Sure! I'll escort you." he said and I laughed before taking his arm and we walked off. "You just want food don't you?" I asked as we walked off and Renji laughed sheepishly. "Yea sort of…I just hope there's something normal at Orihime's." he said laughing. When we got to Orihime's the door was thrown open before we even got there. "Danni! Renji! Come on in!" Rangiku said before she hugged me to her chest. "Ran-Rangiku…I can't breathe." I said trying to get out of her clutches.
"Oh sorry Danni! You're just too cute!" she said before allowing us inside. I laughed and rubbed the back of my neck, "so I've heard…hi Orihime!" I said and I noticed her eyes looked a bit red. I walked over to her with a bit of concern, "Orihime are you alright?" I asked kneeling next to her. She nodded and then put on a giant fake smile, "yes I'm fine! What brings you two over here?" she asked and I shook my head sadly, "Renji wanted food and I wanted to see you guys." I said smiling and then I took her arm and pulled her into the other room.
"Ok, out with it. What's wrong Hun?" I asked sitting on the floor, dragging her with me. "W-well y-you see…" she said looking everywhere but me. "You like Ichigo….don't you?" I asked and she turned bright red before nodding, almost ashamedly. "Orihime, you shouldn't be ashamed to like someone." I said sternly…maybe a bit too sternly. "But he likes Rukia!" Orihime sobbed and she started to cry.
"uh…Orihime…everything's alright…it'll be fine. Just cry it out." I said soothingly as I pulled her into my arms. "I-I want him to be happy…and I don't want to be selfish when he likes her but…but I can't help it!" she sobbed/yelled and I hugged her tightly. "It's ok Orihime…just get it out of your system." I said patting her back gently as she started to choke on her sobs. "I know how it feels to be in love with someone who doesn't take notice of you." I said sighing and Orihime looked up with her eyes glistening with tears that were flowing steadily down her cheeks.
"b-but Renji does take notice of you!" she said slightly shocked. I chuckled lowly, "He didn't use to…he treated me like I was his weak younger sister or something…so trust me when I say Ichigo will see the light. Boys are just stupid when it comes to things like this…to tell the truth, they're stupid most of the time." I said with a small laugh and Orihime smiled. "How did you meet Renji?" she asked quietly. I raised an eyebrow at her question, "You really want to hear the gruesome details of how I met the guy who's probably eating all of your food?" I asked in amusement.
She nodded smiling and I grimaced a bit but let her go, we were still wrapped in a hug, and grabbed a few pillows to get ourselves comfortable. "Alright so I guess it's story time." I said to myself and suddenly some tea appeared next to us. "I want to hear it too! I've never heard this story before." Rangiku said settling next to Orihime. I laughed before nodding at her, "Thank you for the tea Rangiku." I said grinning. She nodded and I got ready to begin. "Renji and I first met when I lived as an orphan in the Rukongai district. I'll just say it didn't go well…" I said and my voice softened as I remembered the day I met that red headed fool.
~Flashback~
I crouched behind a giant pot, only 9 at the time. I had my eyes on some jars full of candy and fruit…I was starving! I hadn't eaten in three days and I just had to get this food. I finally saw an opening and I ran to try to snatch a jar. I miscalculated and a broom came down over my head as the vender noticed me going for his products. "You lousy kid! You're part of that gang aren't you?" he yelled and I flinched at his accusing words. Did I really look like I was part of gang? Suddenly four kids ran past us and snagged some pots…including mine!
"Thanks for the help loser!" a red headed kid yelled and I ran after them when the vender turned around. I followed them for about fifteen minutes before they came to shack and I could hear other kids behind the closed door all talking excitedly. I growled when I heard the pots being opened. I stood up and pushed the door open and suddenly a million pairs of eyes were focused on me. "Hey! That was my pot! What do you think you're doing just taking it like that?" I asked pointing to the pot in question.
"This is your pot? I don't see your name on it." a tall brown haired kid said with a sneer. I crossed my arms, I had to thing this through…he was twice my height, this could be a problem. "It doesn't have my name on it because you guys stole it before I could write my name on it." I said with a pout and then a black haired girl walked up. "When was the last time you ate?" she asked with soft violet eyes.
"…that's none of your business." I said looking away. She looked at me sadly before walking away and when she came back she had a small napkin with some cheese and fruit in it. "Here's some of what we got from those pots. Here take it." she said encouraging me to take the little bundle. "Rukia! What are you giving that to her for?" the same red haired kid asked with an angry look on his face. I looked up at him and glared, "She hasn't eaten in a long time! I mean look at her! She's skinnier than I am." the girl, Rukia, said defiantly. "She can get her own food!" the boy yelled and Rukia stepped forward as she raised a fist.
"You really are a moron!" she yelled and I snickered before taking the bundle from her other hand. "My name is Danielle Ame and I thank you." I said with a small bow. When I looked up I saw that shock had colored her features. She shook her head swiftly and bowed back. "I am Rukia. It's no problem." she said smiling. I nodded in appreciation and turned toward the red haired boy. "Remember my name. I will show you I am not just a loser…not just someone to put down for your own gain." I said with a cold glare before running swiftly out of the door and back to the town.
~End Flashback~
"That was the first time I met that idiot and Rukia." I said smiling fondly in the memory. "But you didn't even learn his name." Orihime said and Rangiku nodded. "Oh I learned his name later and I set out to prove just how tough I was." I said laughing. Just then we heard someone yelling; we all looked up in surprise and I smirked as I realized Renji was getting yelled at by the captain. "Oh! Sounds like the captain decided to come in after all!" Rangiku said grinning and then she turned her attention back to me. Orihime and Rangiku stared at me expectantly and I stared back in confusion.
"What?" I asked tilting my head in suspicion. "What do you mean what? You have to tell us how you for real met Renji!" Orihime said and I smiled, I was glad that she'd forgotten her dilemma with Ichigo. "Ok, ok. You got me I'll tell you. Orihime do you have any chocolate here?" I asked and Rangiku pulled some out of nowhere. "Here ya go!" she said and I looked at her weirdly before accepting the chocolate. "Rangiku…you truly are an odd one." I said and giggled along with her before continuing with my story.
"I met Renji again at the soul reaper academy. My talent was discovered by Aizen when he was…normal? I guess…oh well. He found me and I went and signed up to be a soul reaper when I was around 15. I'm 20 now if you didn't know….or if I was a human I would be 20." I said giggling and Orihime nodded. "We met again in class…" I said and I smirked at the memory.
~Flashback~
"Oh! I know that one! I know it!" the annoying new kid yelled and the headmaster shook his head. "I'm glad you know it. Now as I was saying…" and he started off on his rant. The poor annoying kid sat down blushing and I smirked. He looked kind of cute when he blushed. After class I caught up to him running up to some girl who seemed familiar somehow. "Hey, don't worry about the kids here…some of them just think their better because they come from the rich places." I said with a sigh.
Both of them nodded, "Yeah, I've noticed they can be a little rough." the girl said and I nodded in agreement. "Hey loser!" someone called out from behind me. All three of us turned and looked at the offending guy who had called. "Which loser? There are three of them." another guy said smirking as the two of them approached us. "I was talking to this little loser here." the guy said placing his hand on my head and starting to squeeze…none to gently I might add. "Go away." I growled and I saw a bit of concern on the other two's faces.
The guy laughed and suddenly was cut short and the pressure on my head was released. I looked up and saw a girl with blonde-ish hair in front of me. "What did I tell you?" she questioned and the guy looked down. "Not to mess with your 'little sister'" he said as he looked down. "Yes…leave before I tell your advisers." she said and he walked off with his partner. "Thanks Rangiku!" I said grinning at the girl in front of me. She turned and hugged me, "No problem! I have to get back to my captain. Talk to you later Danni!" she said grinning and I grinned and waved to her.
"Who's that?" the girl asked and I smiled, "That's my adopted big sister. More like a best friend than a sister I guess. She protected me when I first got here and I'm going to be on her squad when I graduate!" I said grinning proudly. The boy rolled his eyes before turning around in an annoyed fashion. "Never mind him. He just can't stand people doing better than he is." the girl said waving her hand. "Oh what's your name by the way?" she asked and I blinked in surprise. "I didn't tell you? Oh I'm sorry! How rude of me!" I said holding out my hand. "My name is Danielle Ame! Future seat six of squad ten!" I said grinning and I noticed the both froze up.
"Danielle? Really!" the girl yelled before hugging me. "Uh…why did you just hug me?" I asked confused and the boy turned around. "My name is Renji Abarai…I never forgot your name, you loser." he said with a smirk. My mouth fell open, "It's you! That little brat!" I yelled and then I looked at the girl. "So you're Rukia? Oh my gosh! Hi!" I yelled as I hugged her back. We got close in those following years and after Rukia was adopted into the Kuchiki clan Rukia and us grew apart but it forced Renji and I to be nicer and soon we were best friends. Even when he became lieutenant of squad six.
~End Flashback~
"So that's how Renji and I met. Any questions?" I asked and Rangiku raised her hand with a small smirk. "Denied." I said grinning and she pouted before putting her hand down. "I better gather up my idiot and head back to Urahara's shop. I have to comb his hair. I'll see you guys at school tomorrow I guess." I said with a sigh. They nodded and we walked into the kitchen to find Renji passed out on the floor and the captain nowhere to be seen. "Ok either Renji ate so much he passed out…or Captain Hitsugaya knocked him out…" I said curiously.
Rangiku put a finger on her chin in thought, "He probably ate too much." she said and Orihime nodded in agreement. I sighed before kneeling next to him, "Renji? Renji darling….wake up…wake up you moron!" I yelled as I got irritated with the snoring form in front of me. He stirred and suddenly I was pulled into his arms and felt lips on mine. "Ermph!" I said in surprise and I heard Orihime and Rangiku giggling beside us. I growled and tried to push Renji off but he had circled his arms around my waist. I pulled back and looked at him curiously. "
Hi." he said grinning and I rolled my eyes as I considered if I wanted to beat the crap outta him. "Hi." I said back and I still heard giggling behind me. "How are you gorgeous?" he asked still grinning and I realized I was curled up in his lap. I sighed in irritation, "Are you drunk Renji?" I asked trying to get up from his lap but his arms held me down. "No. why do you ask?" he said tilting his head adorably to the side. "You're acting extremely out of character." I said as I stopped trying to get up because it was pointless, he was too strong! "I'm just happy, and full." he said grinning and I gasped before hitting him on the head.
"you ate all of Orihime's food didn't you!" I asked and he grinned, totally brushing off that I'd hit him, "Yup!" he said happily and I sighed before turning to Orihime. "I'm sorry Orihime! I was too late to save your food." I said sadly. She laughed, "It's ok! It was worth it to see you two so happy and to hear your stories." she said grinning and Rangiku grinned as well. "Are you sure? I can find a way to pay for it." I said as I tried pushing Renji away when he kissed my cheek.
"oh yea! It's fine!" Orihime said flailing her arms. "Renji…let me get up." I said glaring slightly and he hugged me to his chest with a pout. "No. I don't wanna." he said and I looked at him in disbelief. "Wow Renji…so apparently food makes you insanely out of character…I should make Captain Kuchiki feed you more often." I said laughing and Renji grinned at my laughter. "You're so pretty." he said hugging me tighter to his chest. "Ok that's it. Come on Renji it's time to get you in bed so you won't act so weird." I said laughing and Rangiku raised an eyebrow, "Are you complaining?" she asked smirking and I shook my head.
"Of course not! I just want to get him home in a good mood so I have longer to play with his hair." I said laughing and she nodded. "Well get going girl!" Orihime said grinning as well. I smiled, "Thanks guys! I'll see you tomorrow." I said and they nodded. "Ok darling. You have to let me up so we can go home." I said looking at him and he grinned before letting me up. I smiled and started for the door and he followed. We had gone about a block from her house when he scooped me up bridal style and continued walking like nothing had happened.
"Reeennnjii!" I whined and he smirked before kissing my forehead. "We'll get home faster." he said smiling gently, a rare expression for him. I nodded wordlessly and sighed as I rested my head on his shoulder. I guess we got back sometime after that because the next thing I remember was Kisuke yelling in my ear. "Well! If it isn't the moocher! And what's this? Oh it's Danni!" he said and I could just see the funny look on his face as he waved his fan.
"Yeah, yeah it's me. C'mon Renji! I wanna play…uh…I mean comb your hair!" I said grinning and Renji rolled his eyes and kissed my forehead before sitting down on his map as he waited for me to get the comb. After I played with his hair and then wove it into the braid he usually slept with it in I hugged Renji. "What happens when Aizen attacks the soul society." I asked randomly and I felt Renji sigh lightly. "I guess we fight him…and hope no one gets seriously hurt." he said gently and I curled up closer to his chest to hear his heartbeat.
Renji leaned back ,eventually laying down, pulling me with him. "Renji? Are you normal again?" I asked with a sigh as I readjusted myself to get comfortable…also, I liked hearing his heart…it was a steady constant sound, even if his emotions were always switching I could always count on his heart being the same. "What do you mean normal? If you're asking if I'm hungry? Well, yes…I sort of am. We should go back to Orihime's again tomorrow." he said with a low chuckle that rumbled in his chest. I yawned before hitting him softly, "I don't want you eating all her food again." I said giggling and he laughed before brushing my hair out of my face.
"I won't. you can tell them stories again." he said and then kissed my forehead once again. I blushed slightly, "you knew about that?" I asked and he nodded slowly. I felt my eyes start to droop a little as the weight of being tired weighed down on them like anchors. "Yea I heard all of it." he said as he continued to smooth my hair. "Oh, did I leave anything out or anything?" I asked as I closed my eyes and snuggled closer to him. "Yeah…I thought you were the cutest thing I'd ever seen at the academy as well." he said softy but I barely registered it. I drifted off to sleep curled up in my loving idiot's arms.
Sorry it took so long! I had writers block really bad 0-0