Tia had just woken up in Ichigo's bed. That reassured her it was not a dream. She had also hoped it wasn't. She looked to a clock. It was 9:07. Oh yes we were supposed to go to the mall today…for me. She smiled knowing he was making another special trip for her. The only thing she didn't like was the fact that he would be spending his money again on her. I didn't even thank him… I'm so selfish. She thought scolding herself.
A moment later Ichigo entered with a tray with her breakfast on it. He had made it especially for her. Ichigo was a magnificent cook though he didn't want anyone to know. "Good morning," he said smiling to her.
"Breakfast is bed? What a gentleman," she joked while smiling at him as she sat up in his bed.
Ichigo blushed and sat the tray in front of her. Tia's breakfast was comprised of pancakes, orange juice, and a biscuit. "And when you're done there's a spare toothbrush laid out for you by the sink in the bathroom. We'll be leaving soon, but don't rush yourself. I'm not ready either," he joked referring to his white t-shirt and sleeping pants. "I'll be back in a few minutes to get your dishes," he smiled leaving the room.
He's so sweet, she thought.
Ichigo sighed as he left the room to go brush his teeth. He had been up since five. The only thing that had been on his mind during that time period was Tia. The young Captain decided to start his routine and proceeded to the bathroom.
He completed his task of brushing his teeth and briefly washed his face and wet his hair. Ichigo turned around and propped himself on the counter in a daydream. He was snapped out of it by Karin requesting to use the bathroom. The spiky haired teen exited as asked then went to check on his guest.
He opened the door to find that she had eaten everything and was in the process of guzzling down the orange juice.
"Looks like someone was hungry," joked Ichigo chuckling.
Tia blushed and thanked him for the meal. She then got up from her place on his bed and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth as Ichigo carried her dishes downstairs to the kitchen. He was halfway to the kitchen when he heard faucet water running. "Tia I would wait a few minutes so you can get that-" he was cut short by a loud, "Blehh!" from Tia, "orange juice flavor out of your mouth," he finished chuckling as he went to the kitchen.
Isshin was sitting at the kitchen table eating while Yuzu was washing Karin's breakfast dishes. Ichigo's father never got the chance to "wake up him up properly" for Ichigo just slammed him into a wall. You could still see then dent.
"Can you wash these please, Yuzu?" he said offering Tia's dishes to his younger sister.
"Sure Ichigo," she said taking the dishes.
Ichigo proceeded back upstairs, but he stopped by the laundry room to pick up Tia's freshly washed clothes from the previous day. He had to do something productive in the time he was awake.
Isshin was his usual sporty, eccentric self even with the potentially deadly Espada staying with them. Karin wasn't too excited about going to the mall, and Yuzu was basically ecstatic about the whole thing.
After picking up the clothes the teenager started his journey back upstairs. He entered his room to find Tia looking at some of the pictures on the young soul reaper's desk. One was of Ichigo when he was younger with his mother.
"Excuse me Ichigo, but who is this?" she asked not having got a good look at the poster in the living room from the previous day.
"That's my mother," he said sporting a soft smile remembering all the fun times he had with his mom.
"Oh," said Tia, "Where is she?" remembering yesterday and how he failed to mention his mother in the description of his family.
Ichigo hesitated but answered, "She uh…died when I was nine," he said recalling the painful moments of when she died. A light frown fell upon his face replacing the soft smile he had. He went to sit her washed clothes on the bed and then he gently sat beside them.
Tia knew she would regret asking the question because it clearly brought him pain. Her head fell to the ground and Ichigo saw.
"It's fine, Tia. You didn't know," he said offering her a smile. The smile was meant for her and only her to show her he was alright.
"May I ask you another question?" she asked so that she could avoid the subject in the future. If we even have a future, thought Tia.
Ichigo simply nodded.
"How did she die?" she asked.
Ichigo sensed some hesitation in her voice. He did not want to answer. He knew the answer would hurt her, but he couldn't, and he wouldn't lie to her. "She was…she was killed by a hollow," he forced out.
She was shocked by the answer. Now even if I wanted to I could never hope to have a future with him, she mentally scolded herself. She then buried her face in her hands and began to sob softly.
There was the pain Ichigo felt again. His heart beginning to crumble with every tear she shed. He sat up from the bed and walked to hug her once more.
She was contemplating to leave then and there, but then she felt something surround her in a tight embrace. She instinctively wrapped her arms around him. "Why are you hugging me?" she said in between sobs.
He let go of her to look in to the light green eyes he had adored from the very beginning. "Tia listen, you had nothing and I mean nothing to do with that hollow. I don't hold you responsible for it. Even if I wanted to I couldn't. Now wipe those tears we've got to get dressed," he smiled warmly to her. He then went to his closet to retrieve the sweatshirt he had loaned her yesterday. He tossed it to her and she caught it with such delicate hands such as she was catching a glass bottle.
Ichigo went to his dresser to get out his clothes for the day including a jacket for him. He smiled once more to the previously crying Espada and then left the room.
Tia was probably the happiest person in the world right now. She felt the same feelings as last night: joy, acceptance, and over the rest love. The tan skinned blonde then started to hum a tune she remembered from her living life while she put on her washed clothes and his sweatshirt. It had his unique scent. She inhaled deeply at its aroma. Tia then went downstairs to find Ichigo and his family ready to go. It was nearing 10 o' clock and they wanted to get there before the rush started. She smiled at Ichigo when they walked out the door. Isshin locked the entrance to their home and they started their walk to the mall.
The walk was relatively quite except for the occasional question for Tia from the girls and a few grandchildren teasing sessions from Isshin.
They had arrived at Karakura Town Mall about 11 A.M. Once they were inside Tia was in awe of how many stores and people were in one place.
Ichigo was looking around then saw a car in the mall by the entrance where they came in. I could probably buy 5 of those, smirked Ichigo. This was the first time in his life he actual had a considerable amount of money at his disposal. "I've always wondered how they got these in here," said Ichigo to his father referring to the car.
"Another one of life's great mysteries my son," stated Isshin. "Let us go my precious daughters and do some shopping!" said Ichigo's father pointing in a direction and marching. Isshin left only because he respected Ichigo and his privacy…sometimes. Except for the times when he would press a glass up to his son's door when he had company. Karin was the only one out of his entire family that truly respected her brother's privacy.
Ichigo cursed his father. He needed Yuzu on this. I'll just wing it like I do everything else, thought Ichigo. Ichigo and Tia went in the opposite direction of his father and walked around to find a store. He put his hands in his coat pockets while he was walking. They were out far enough for an arm to fit through the openings they provided.
Tia instinctively put her arm into the opening and put her hand into her sweatshirt.
Ichigo looked down in surprise, "Uh Tia…what are you doing?" asked the puzzled Captain while blushing.
Tia blushed, "Umm..," she tried to think of a good excuse. When she was with him her reasoning vanished and she became a babbling fool. "I didn't want to get lost in the crowds," she said finally.
"Oh well alright," said the extremely dense and naïve Ichigo while smiling gently. He did like the touch of Tia, but he was mindset on her excuse being the complete truth.
God you're a dumbass kingy, spat Hollow. It's obvious she wants the dick, Laughed his hollow. If you were in Ichigo's inner world you would have heard a very loud thud.
Just keep doing what you're doing, Ichigo. She seems interested in you, but I have to agree with Hollow. You are very dense at times. Said his Zanpaktō, Zangetsu
Ichigo then thought of a chainsaw.
Thank you, said Zangetsu revving up the deadly weapon.
Oh c'mon kingy I was kidding! said his now begging Hollow.
...
"May I reveal myself now?" Kyoka asked Zangetsu as she turned away from him and Hollow.
"Soon, Kyoka, soon. He has to get his spiritual pressure back to it's full state before he can wield you. the dramatic change it will give him would surely drain him quickly," Zangetsu responded over the roar of the chainsaw.
"Alright," she smiled hollowly.
...
Ichigo mentally shut out his Hollow; however he was hearing screams from him.
The pair kept walking in the mall looking for a store for Tia. Ichigo was receiving the stares this time from girls and boys alike. The males looked at him with envy in their gazes and Tia was receiving the envious stares from the girls. The worst part was that most were his fellow students. He saw most groups whisper amongst themselves. We're gonna be in for it tomorrow, thought Ichigo.
So what do girls need…bras and panties! He mentally shouted. Wait what?! Damnit dad you maniacal bastard…
Ichigo saw the nearest store that looked like it was for women and walked in, Tia's arm still wrapped around his. She enjoyed his touch.
The store sold mostly women's clothes, perfumes, shampoos, and all the basic necessities that women needed. That also included things for "their time of the month." Being in a 17 year-old gigai she would have those. Ichigo shuddered as that same realization dawned on him.
The first thing he wanted to get out of the way was the bras and panties. He got red just thinking about it.
He took his hand out of his pocket and let Tia's arm fall to her side much to her dismay.
"Alright Tia let's go look for some um..," he mumbled something inaudible.
"Excuse me, Ichigo?" she said puzzlingly.
"Some bras and panties," he whispered.
"Ichigo you're going to have to speak up," she said almost commandingly. She leaned in close enough to even feel his breaths on his skin.
"Bras…and panties..," he choked out.
"What are those?" she asked honestly.
That was also when Ichigo's jaw hit the floor, "Urahara didn't give you any?!"
"I guess not," she answered. "What are they for?"
That was also when his nose started to bleed. Damn pervert Urahara… Then a purple haired, dark skinned beauty appeared beside the pair.
"They're used to keep your boobs from sagging. As for panties I won't say that out loud or Ichigo here might faint," the "stranger" said.
"Yoruichi!?" said the shocked spiky haired teen.
"Long time no see, Ichigo," smiled Yoruichi. "And you're shopping for bras and panties? My my I always thought you weren't a pervert," teased Yoruichi.
"Shut up!" spited Ichigo turning scarlet.
Yoruichi then turned to the 3rd Espada that stood next to her long time crush. Yoruichi would have gladly given herself to him, but his prude of a self couldn't take the hint or "hints" in Yoruichi's case. "So this is the one Kisuke told me about?" she started looking over the arrancar. Well she sure doesn't lack in the breast department, thought the perverted Yoruichi. She then said, "Well let's get you measured. C'mon."
"What do you mean?" asked the again puzzled Tia.
"Measure for the cup size of your breasts," said Yoruichi holding up a flimsy tape measurer, "Well let's go to the fitting room," added the purple haired beauty.
"Wait Yoruichi you work here?" asked Ichigo curiously.
"Yes, Ichigo, part time, and I'm only 18 in human standards. I started here yesterday," said Yoruichi.
"You look more like 25..," mumbled Ichigo.
"Are you calling me old?" said Yoruichi hearing the "mumble" and giving him a death glare.
"No, of course not!" said Ichigo his self preservation instincts kicking in.
Yoruichi started on her way to the dressing room with Tia then turned around to say one more thing, "Oh and Ichigo, I'll be going to school with you from now on," she winked.
Ichigo shuddered and then let Yoruichi get Tia "measured".
The dark skinned beauty and the green eyed goddess made their way to the fitting room. Yoruichi unlocked it and let Tia go in first. When Yoruichi entered she closed the door behind her and locked it.
"So an Espada, eh?" said Yoruichi taking out the flimsy tape measurer once more.
Tia's eyes widened at the statement, but Ichigo seemed to trust this woman so Tia would as well…to an extent. "Yes," said Tia her answer lacking longevity.
"Take off your sweatshirt and raise your arms," said Yoruichi so she could measure the arrancar's bust as part of her "job."
Tia did as the dark haired woman had asked, removed the sweatshirt, and then raised her arms above her head.
Yoruichi put the measuring tape around Tia's well sized breasts and measured. "Hmm, 130…131…132. Wow same size as mine," said Yoruichi almost mockingly. "Looks like we're going to need some double D's," added the dark skinned beauty. Tia didn't know what she was talking about as usual.
Yoruichi looked once more at the attire Tia was wearing and then the sweatshirt she had brought in with her. It had seemed familiar. "Is that Ichigo's sweatshirt?" asked the once Captain of the Second Division with the jealousy back in her voice this time hugely evident.
"Yes. He gave it to me yesterday on our way to his home," said Tia.
That struck a nerve for Yoruichi. Why would he give it to her? A complete stranger? I know he's kind and all, but still…I wish I could wear it, thought the jealous expert hand to hand specialist while biting her lip.
Yoruichi then sat up and exited the fitting rooms to find Ichigo in thought leaning up against a wall near their area.
"Looks like your friend here has some double D's, Ichigo. I'll be back in a minute," said Yoruichi walking up to him with Tia not far behind her. Yoruichi then left to go to the store's storage area.
Ichigo's eyes widened at that statement breaking him out of his train of thought. He blushed not having needed to know that information.
About 5 minutes later of awkward silence between Ichigo and Tia with both blushing Yoruichi arrived with a dozen and a half bras and a dozen pairs of panties.
"Wait doesn't Tia have to find her size?" said Ichigo noticing the panties.
"Oh. Urahara already told me that size. He wanted me to find out for that one out for myself," said Yoruichi chuckling referring to the cup size of the bras. She then made her way over to the cash register. "I'll kill him," said Ichigo with not so mock anger. He then noticed more things that Yoruichi was carrying. She had shampoo, deodorant, and other "womanly essentials" (If you know what I mean). This was a store for women after all.
Ichigo took out his card and Yoruichi swiped it for him. She was surprised by the amount on it, but only slightly. She bagged it all up and handed it to Ichigo. Ichigo and Tia left the store after he waved goodbye to Yoruichi.
Yoruichi watched them leave and walked over to her manager's office. "May I help you Miss Shihōin?" asked the female manager.
"Oh yes I have one thing to say…I quit," said Yoruichi taking off the pink uniform that wasn't very compatible with her figure. She always had preferred orange. She then took off article of clothing off and she revealed a black undershirt. Yoruichi then proceeded to go catch up with Ichigo leaving behind a very shocked manager.
Yoruichi left the store and headed in the direction she saw Ichigo head to.
She saw the pair in the same position they were in earlier. Ichigo had one hand in a coat pocket the other hand in the pocket with Tia's arm looped around it while she was carrying her bag with her stuff in it. Ichigo offered to carry it but Tia insisted on carrying her things. She may have been a woman, but she was far from helpless.
Yoruichi walked fast enough to catch up to the pair. She then dove her hand into Ichigo's other arm opening and looped it around the same as Tia's.
"Yoruichi?! What are you doing? Aren't you supposed to be at work?" asked Ichigo. Yoruichi received a glare from Tia and she shot one right back her.
"Oh I quit," said Yoruichi smiling.
"What!? Why!?" he said to the purple haired, dark skinned, beauty who now held his arm.
"And now since I quit I won't have anywhere else to go..," she said about to "cry" and completely ignoring his questions.
"You can always go to Urahara's," he said. Ichigo knew what she was trying to do.
"Ichigo…can I please stay with you? I don't know who else to turn to," she said with whining cat eyes. (A/N think of the Puss in Boots eyes from Shrek)
He stared into the golden pearls that were Yoruichi's eyes for a good half a minute.
"I don't know why you want to. All you'd do is tease me," said Ichigo.
You dense, sexy, idiot. It wouldn't be teasing if you would go ahead and have me already. What do I have to do? Take my pants off and bend my ass over a table and wag it for you? She thought. It was also a mischievous idea.
"No I wouldn't..," she said using her best begging face on him.
"…Fine…I honestly don't know why you want to, though," said Ichigo finally giving in.
Yoruichi smiled a smile of joy. The three started walking again with both of Ichigo's arms taken by the two gorgeous females. This time he was receiving stares of disapproval from some of the older couples. He didn't care. He'd get them anyway because of his hair. If he cared what others thought of him he would have dyed it black a long time ago.
The gigai that Tia had been given surrounded her in a field about two feet wide in every direction. If you were in that field you would be suffocating because of all the spirit energy she was putting out. Ichigo noticed because he was in the field's radius, but he wasn't affected. When we were alone he spirit energy felt warm and calm, now it just feels…cold. Ichigo started to put the pieces together in his head. Could she be…no…could she be jealous?
Ichigo was stuck. The entire day both women would come out of the dressing room buying for his opinion. At one store Yoruichi picked out a lacey black bra and panty set. Tia just rolled her eyes while Ichigo was looking like a tomato. Another time both women came out in tank tops and incredibly low shorts. Ichigo was sure to remember to pick up his own personal tissue box next time.
It was about 4 o'clock when he, Yoruichi, and Tia had finished shopping. He had 10 bags in his hands. Tia and Yoruichi both tried to persuade Ichigo for them to carry some of the bags, but he insisted. 5 of the bags were Tia's, 4 were Yoruichi's, and 1 was his. He had no idea why Yoruichi had wanted anything, but he couldn't say no to her golden kitten eyes.
Karin had messaged him on his phone and it said to meet them near the entrance where they came in.
When the three got there Isshin was in a similar situation as Ichigo. He was carrying 8 bags. 5 were for Yuzu. 2 were for him and the last was Karin's.
Yuzu was the first to notice the new face beside her brother. "Umm…Ichigo, who's that?" said Yuzu pointing to Yoruichi.
Damnit if I use this excuse again it's gonna get old, "Oh uh…she's another transfer student from the United States. She got here a couple hours ago from the airport," said Ichigo knowing the entrance to the airport was a few blocks away. "But where's her stuff?" asked Yuzu.
Damnit! "Karakura Town airport really has a crappy time keeping up with people's luggage, eh?" said Ichigo with a sheepish grin. "So I bought her a few things," added Ichigo holding up Yoruichi's bags.
Yuzu stood there for a moment. Ichigo was sure she would find something suspicious.
A moment later Yuzu and Karin simply shrugged and agreed. Then they both went to greet the newest edition to their ever growing "family."
My boy, Ichigo. You're becoming more of a man every second, thought Ichigo's father. Isshin then put down the bags he was carrying and then launched himself at Yoruichi attempting to get a hug from her. It was all part of an act. Isshin had known Yoruichi going on 120 years. Ichigo knew they had been friends for about that long, but he had to keep up his act as well.
As Isshin was launching his attempted hug Ichigo put the bags he was carrying down, and proceeded to kick his father into a nearby empty kiosk. This attracted many bystanders' stares, but luckily the mall's security sucked.
Isshin instantly stood up as if nothing had happened though he had acquired a rather large bump on his head. This time he walked to Yoruichi and stuck out his hand. "Isshin Kurosaki at your service future daughter-in-law!" said Isshin rather proudly. This time he acquired a twin bump on his head courtesy of his son.
"Yoruichi Shihoin," she said winking to Isshin. He winked back even through the pain of having acquired another knot on his head. No one luckily noticed either of the winks.
Tia was standing silently beside Ichigo, Does his father always act like this when he brings a girl home? She thought.
"Well seeing as how it's gonna be hell on me and Ichigo carrying these bags home I'll just call us a cab," said Isshin walking over and picking up his bags and motioning everyone to follow. Tia went to pick up a couple of the bags, but Ichigo stopped her. "I got this," he smiled to her.
"You sure are a gentleman," said Tia chuckling.
Ichigo blushed lightly at the comment and he smiled at Tia.
Yoruichi heard Tia and saw Ichigo blush. Jealousy could be seen in the former Onmitsukidō corps commander's eyes.
The three then proceeded to follow Ichigo's eccentric father out of the mall entrance's door. The two women were tucked closely to Ichigo's sides only separated by the bags he carried.
The mid January weather was very cold. It was about 45 or so degrees Ichigo guessed. Tia's sweatshirt she had grown very fond of was thick and she was warm, along with the fact that it was Ichigo's that kep her warm in the inside. Ichigo's brown jacket that had fur inside of it was more than enough to combat the cold. And then Yoruichi had a…black t-shirt.
Damn its cold out here…she thought looking over to Tia. It's not fair she gets to wear his sweatshirt…thought Yoruichi acting like a kindergartner. She then started to rub her arms rapidly in a desperate search for warmth.
Ichigo looked over to the side of him Yoruichi was walking on and as she started to rub her arms. The young teen stopped, sighed, put down the bags he was carrying, took off his jacket and put it on Yoruichi.
Yoruichi felt instant warmth and looked up to see Ichigo had put his jacket on her. She smiled to him and he smiled warmly back at her. She then put the jacket on properly while still smiling at his kindness.
Tia had saw Yoruichi rubbing her arms and expected no less from Ichigo. She was glad to know that he would help anyone in need. Now she had knew why Ichigo had helped her.
Ichigo picked up the bags and they started walking again. The two now warm women and freezing soul reaper made their way over to where Ichigo's family was located.
"My boy! Put those bags in this taxi," said Isshin pointing to the backseat of the taxi van. Ichigo sat his bags down and climbed in as his father started handing him bags one by one. Once Ichigo was done he slumped down in one of the middle seats.
"Oh no you don't, my son," said Isshin pulling Ichigo out with a single hand and onto the ground. He looked up to see Tia and Yoruichi with their hands over their mouths laughing.
"What the hell was that for you old goat?!" yelled Ichigo to his father.
"You won't be riding with us," said Isshin pointing to a regular car taxi parked in neutral behind the van taxi. "You and my future daughter-in-laws will be riding in that one," said Isshin. He was very proud of his son. The moment Tia walked in the door he could tell by her actions that she was interested in him. Yoruichi had been after Ichigo for as long as Yoruichi had met his son. Or at least that was what Kisuke said.
Yoruichi and Tia both smiled large enough for dimples to form.
You old bastard.., thought Ichigo mentally cursing at his father.
You know you're going to like it, Ichigo, said Zangetsu
What'd you say? Said Ichigo with mock anger.
It was the Hollow, said Zangetsu not wanting to spark anything.
Yeah that's what I thought, said Ichigo to Zangetsu. Good to know you've gotten a sense of humor, Zangetsu.
Ichigo's zanpakto then chuckled and then vanished from Ichigo's mind.
Ichigo then got up from the ground and walked over to the cab with Yoruichi and Tia following closely behind.
Ichigo arrived at the cab first and opened it him being a gentleman. Tia was the first to enter commenting on how much of a gentleman he was once more. Yoruichi then motioned for Ichigo to enter. He protested, but she gave him the kitten eyes again. He succumbed to the cuteness and reluctantantly entered. Yoruichi followed suit and then shut the door behind her.
Ichigo was now sitting in between some of the most beautiful women he had ever met.
"So where do ya want t'go?" asked the taxi driver.
Ichigo pointed to the taxi van where his father and sisters were getting in, "Follow them," said Ichigo feeling like he was in a movie chasing a bad guy.
"Alright ya got it, boss," said the taxi driver.
As soon as Ichigo's father had gotten into the his van they were on their way to the Kurosaki home.
About 5 minutes down the road Yoruichi got an idea. "Oh Ichigo," she purred.
"Hmm?" he said.
She then lifted his arm that had been in his lap the entire time and draped it around her neck letting it rest on the top of her breast. Ichigo was shocked. He tried to pull away, but she wouldn't allow it. He decided to give up.
Tia noticed and then started to seethe jealousy. She then had an idea of her own. "Ichigo," she said almost purring as well as Yoruichi.
"Um yes?" he said looking at her with a blush on his face.
She then did the same as Yoruichi draping his left arm around his neck and letting it rest on her breast the same as the dark haired beauty to the right of Ichigo.
He didn't resist this time for he knew it was futile. Ichigo then turned scarlet.
Both women weren't feeling embarrassed as they had electricity shooting through their bodies just by his touch.
If you just grab a little Ichigo I'm yours, thought Yoruichi.
Tia didn't think she just raised her hand to the one he had over on the top of her breast and grabbed it lightly.
Ichigo didn't respond for he was going through a stage of blood loss through his nose.
The front driver, who was still following Ichigo's dad, looked in the rear view mirror to find the boy's arms around the drop dead gorgeous women's necks. The driver chuckled lightly, and shook his head in amusement.
When they arrived at the Kurosaki clinic it was 4:30. Traffic had been heavy that day. "That'll be $20.63," said the Taxi driver looking back at Ichigo who was now sitting upwards a small amount of blood still dripping down his nose.
Ichigo reached for a wallet and pulled out a $50 dollar bill. "Keep the change," said Ichigo exiting the vehicle Tia right.
The driver nodded and thanked the boy.
Ichigo now out of the car, along with Tia and Yoruichi, walked over to the van to help Isshin get the bags. Once all the bags were out of the van both vehicles exited the scene.
Karin had been given the keys so she went to unlock the door. She then noticed a package with Tia's name on it. It was located right on the doorstep.
"Hey Tia you got a package," said Karin stepping over it now entering the home with Yuzu behind her.
Isshin entered the home with nine bags in hands while Ichigo, Yoruichi, and Tia were curious as to what was in the package.
"Must be from Urahara," said Yoruichi. Before Tia properly opened the package Yoruichi tapped the side of the package and it separated in two.
"My school uniform!" said Yoruichi. Ichigo looked and saw a uniform with the name "Yoruichi" written in white tape stuck to the sweater part of it.
"Wait how did Urahara know to send your uniform here, too?" asked Ichigo.
"I might have let it slip I was going to stay with you..," giggled Yoruichi.
"Well this one must be mine," said Tia not even opening her actual package.
Ichigo shrugged and entered the home his arms threatening to fall off from the cold and weight of the bags. Tia and Yoruichi were right behind him with their respective packages in their hands.
Yuzu was already in the kitchen making dinner. She figured because she was cooking for a larger crowd she would start early.
Karin was on the couch watching T.V. so there was nothing unusual there.
Isshin was separating the bags so Ichigo figured he would do the same.
Yoruichi was taking in the new scenery of Ichigo's home. Tia started upstairs to put her uniform up.
"Uh Ichigo. Where's your room?" asked Yoruichi.
"Just follow Tia," he said motioning to Tia as she went upstairs.
Yoruichi did as advised and followed Tia up the stairs.
Along the way she discovered the giant poster of Masaki Kurosaki in the living room, Karin and Yuzu's room and the bathroom. She entered Ichigo's room to find Tia taking off Tia's sweatshirt.
"So where do you sleep?" asked Yoruichi while taking off Ichigo's jacket.
"In Ichigo's bed," said Tia patting his bed.
"Yeah that sounds like Ichigo. Give everyone else the good stuff while he makes due with whatever else is left," said Yoruichi admiring Ichigo's humongous generosity.
And with that Ichigo entered the room. Tia's bags were in one hand while Yoruichi's in the other hand along with his own bag.
"Oh hi, Ichigo," they both said in unison.
"Uh hi..," said Ichigo confused.
"Well Tia these are yours," said Ichigo holding up her bags. "Yoruichi these are yours," he said raising her bags then setting them down. He then looked around. "Right Yoruichi, you need a place to sleep," said Ichigo. He thought for a minute then snapped his fingers as an idea popped into his head.
Ichigo walked over to the closet where Rukia used to sleep and then pulled out a light blue futon. He sat it in a position so that it looked like a bed. He then sat out some folded sheets.
"Thank you, Ichigo," said Yoruichi while smiling.
"Don't mention it," he said smiling while rubbing the back of his head. "Well I'll see you two downstairs," said Ichigo heading downstairs.
Both Tia and Yoruichi followed Ichigo like lost dogs down the stairs and into the living room to wait for dinner.
Dinner was about 6. It was the usual except for the two guests that the family welcomed. Isshin especially welcoming the two.
It was nearing 9 when they all decided to get a shower. Ichigo went last and Tia, and Yoruichi used their own shampoos. He showered last so that no one would get cold water if I decided to kick in.
It was nearing 10 P.M. when the family started laying down one by one. Karin and Yuzu were first.
Ichigo went up to his room to check on the two guests who had taken up occupation in there.
"Just wanted to check on you two," said Ichigo opening the door.
Yoruichi was laying on the futon looking seductively at Ichigo. She patted an area beside her inviting him to come "lay down" with her. "C'mon, Ichigo," she said.
"No I'm good," he said sheepishly while blushing.
Tia was laying in him bed appearing deep in thought looking out the window, "You alright, Tia? He asked.
She turned in the bed to look in the cinnamon eyes she adored. "Yes Ichigo, I am fine," she smiled. There was one thing troubling her. She was missing her fraccion.
"Well goodnight you two," he smiled to the both of them. "Goodnight, Ichigo," they both said while blushing and smiling.
Ichigo was dead tired. The day had taken it's toll on the captain. He then pondered Yoruichi's "invitation". Yoruichi sounded a bit more serious in her words. He shrugged it off and then pondered what was wrong with Tia.
He then made his way downstairs to the couch and laid down thinking of what tomorrow would hold. He knew his status in Karakura Town high would take a hit, but he didn't care. However it could go both ways with some major building or some major crumbling.
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