Hey all! Hope everyone is well and not too disappointed by how long this chapter took... it was a little difficult but it was my own fault. i kept thinking up stuff that sounded good but i decided against adding them until some time in the future. Meh.
Though the other day i was on lovely YouTube and discovered something that made my freakin' day! (or morning by then). Its a yaoi called A Foreign Love Affair (well that's the english title) but the best part of it besides the yaoi goodness was the voices for the main couple...I looked it up cause one sounded soo familair and as it turned out i was right, the Uke was the japanese voice for Renji and to add a HUGE cherry on top the Seme was GRIMMJOW!!! No lie!! ITS GREAT! there are two OVAs to this and it IS mature i will warn you now, but its SOO good and oddly perfect! in fact the one who is Ranmaru/Renji has brown eyes and Al/Grimmjow has blue! Its perfect!! hahaha
sorry for the long rant but i could Not get over this! Sigh, i have no life..nevertheless if you want i'd look it up and laugh with this knowledge (like i did). Also you should look up Matthew Morrison singing Younger than springtime. He's GOOD!
Anyway, i do not own these delicious men, nor take credit for the songs used. Younger than springtime from South Pacific and Are you that somebody by the deceased Aaliyah.
And i don't take rights to Glee either, i just like to give it its proper dues! (holy crap, this is the longest note ever..)
Enjoy! i tried to make this one longer.
11/10/09
A couple days went by and nothing much happened. The boys were still themselves; meaning they still had it out for each other and just generally didn't get along.
Suzu had enjoyed herself at the Halloween party and she thought that maybe they had too, but perhaps that was just wishful thinking on her part. In reality it was unlikely they would ever see eye to eye, just fist to fist.
The birds chirped and chattered happily outside as Suzu lay in bed sleeping. It was still morning but late, the afternoon creeping up slowly. Roused by the ruckus from the trees outside her window, she stirred but refused to open her eyes, still greedily clinging to sleep. Mother Nature it seemed had other ideas, the birds grew louder in the chirps sounding more like shrill squawks, forcing Suzu to wakefulness though regretfully.
Rolling over so as to lie on her back, she stared at the ceiling for a bit then sat up. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes she stretched preparing to get up when…
"OH MY FUCKING GOD!"
Freaked out she fell out of bed, staring in abject horror. On her wall close to her bed was the BIGGEST, blackest spider she had ever seen! Japan was known for having fairly huge, hairy black spiders but so far Suzu had lucked out and never come face to face with one. But this…
It moved, crawling further up the wall and she screamed bloody murder, like it had touched her. Soon Renji appeared, startled to see her on the floor.
"Suzu, what's wrong!?"
Pointing she feebly gestured to the monster on her wall "Spi-Spider! BIG spider!"
"Is THAT all?" the Sexta had finally shown up, scratching his head, like he had just woken up.
"B-but look at it!" she stammered, "It's---HUGE!"
"Che, stupid."
Standing up she glared at the panther and at the soul reaper who looked like he was trying to hide a grin. They were making fun of her, laughing at her expense!
"Fine. If you're through mocking me then do something about that THING!" she snapped frostily.
"Alright, alright; I got it." Renji said trying to pacify the pissed girl. Approaching it he thought of how to best get rid of the beastie and not freak Suzu out more. He reached out to it, making as if to shoo it causing Suzu to gasp and grab at his sleeve. "Watch out! It could bite!" she cautioned.
He paused, sighing exasperatedly and Grimmjow piped in.
"Just fucking kill it!"
"No! We can't!" cried Suzu. "It's bad luck!"
Hurriedly she looked up said beastie on her laptop; it was a spider called Take ashi daka and said to be harmless. Still it didn't mean she had to like it.
"It's a good bug…" She said trying to sound happy about this but obviously still nervous. I mean it's freakin' Huge; like tarantula sized, maybe bigger than that, at least legs wise. As she stared at it uncertainly, Renji noted her death like grip on his shihakusho, still gripping his sleeve.
She's scared.
"Che, if you won't do it, then I will." Grimmjow lifted his arm extending his hand; he would destroy it alright.
"You idiot!" Renji screamed. "You can't do that!"
Grimmjow's hand started to glow with the power. "Why not?"
"You can't use a cero, you'll destroy the house!"
Grimmjow didn't seem to care, taking aim on the spider.
Thwack, as Renji's hand collided with the panther's face, now blocking his path.
"You dumbass!"
Clenching his teeth, Grimmjow growled the spider long forgotten. He turned his cero on the Shinigami.
"Big mistake."
Renji grabbed his arm, deflecting the fist of doom as they struggled, both trying to gain the upper hand. Meanwhile Suzu still stricken by her sudden paralyzing fear of giant insects seemed not to care that her house was in peril of being decimated.
Slowly she regained her movement backing away from them and it. "I'll just…sleep downstairs from now on…" she said voice small.
Quickly retreating she left the boys to their quarrel. Rushing downstairs, she hid on the couch, burying herself in the TV trying to rid herself of that ghastly image. She flipped through the channels a bit, not really seeing the images depicted. After a while she gave up, having landed on a kiddy show she didn't watch, sitting with her arms around her legs pressed to her chest.
Really it wasn't the spider that freaked her out so much as the memories that came with it; her mother and their life before the accident that shattered Suzu's world.
A heavy sigh escaped her lips as tears were born and fell from her eyes. You wouldn't think it from her normal demeanor but it hurt internally and though it happened several years ago, each day was a trial.
Meanwhile upstairs the battle had been reduced to a battle of words as they flung insults at one another, like playing ping pong. Naturally neither was willing to back down and they were quite evenly matched in their trash talking.
Ironically enough, in the midst of their arguing the creepy crawly they had been fighting about crawled away, back out the open window in which it came.
At an impasse and out of new insults, they settled for glaring contemptuously. It was Renji who noticed that Suzu was missing.
Rudely brushing passed the arrancar he went looking for her downstairs. The Sexta didn't like being ignored, especially by a fucking Shinigami, so he went too.
They found her in front of the TV, still visibly shaken.
"Hey, I think the spider is gone now, so…" she looked like she had been crying and as testament of this she wiped her eyes before turning to acknowledge the red head.
"Right, thanks." She smiled feebly trying to regain her cheerful persona. Unfortunately it was already too late, they both had noticed.
Renji's expression hardened just a bit, confused. He sat by her on the couch not saying anything. She had resumed 'watching' the TV unseeingly.
Avoiding the obvious question, "What are you watching?"
"Oh, uhh…You know, I have no clue." She said giggling a bit lackluster. Grimmjow was still standing by the couch, though his face was turned from them like he didn't care, but he was definitely listening to what was said.
After a minute of stillness, Renji glanced at her. It was apparent she wasn't going to talk to him on her own, so finally he had to ask.
"Did the spider bother you that much?"
He gauged her reaction as her eyes hooded and with it her unimpressive reiatsu shifted. She sat for a while mulling over her answer; on the one hand she knew that telling someone about what had happened could possibly ease the burden on her heart, yet at the same time it would mean admitting the truth of the situation, something she didn't think she could do.
When she didn't answer Renji was tempted to ask again what was bothering her, but then she spoke.
"No." she answered truthfully. "It really didn't. There's something else…"
Now both men were paying attention. She looked to Renji. "I don't think—that I can say it though…" she said. "Not yet at least."
Realizing she must have her reasons he didn't push any further. Instead he gave her a reassuring smile and said "That's fine by me. I'll be here when you're ready to talk."
She had unfolded her legs from her person and stared at him in awe. At that moment he looked so cool. She had a sudden urge to hug him but fought off her desire or would have had she any willpower. She put her arms around the suddenly stiff Shinigami, hugging him.
"Thank you Renji." She said sounding most sincere.
Put in an awkward situation, he didn't know what to do; no one had hugged him before. Sitting still he waited until she released him, both relieved but also somewhat disappointed.
She smiled genuinely before her empty stomach made itself known. "Oh! That's right, I haven't eaten yet!"
Standing up she walked passed Grimmjow, not seeing his displeased face and went to the kitchen to rough up some grub. While she was fishing around for what she needed, Grimmjow was busy staring a hole in the Shinigami.
"Something you want?" said Renji. The arrancar had been staring at him for the past five minutes and he was startin' to get mad.
Oh there was something he wanted alright, to bash in his stupid Shinigami skull! However before he could act on his murderous intent the girl came back, bowl of rice porridge in hand.
Seeing the TV she squealed in delight. "OH! Lilo and Stitch!" plopping herself back down on the couch, she sat next to Renji, smiling and excited.
Of course he had no idea what that was but she seemed happy nonetheless and over her upset, so he really didn't mind.
Grimmjow was tired of being ignored so he sat down on her opposite side, so she was now sandwiched between the two males. While she was glued to the tube the boys shot one another meaningful dirty looks, unintentionally fighting over her.
After eating and watching a few cartoons, Suzu decided to venture back into her room, though a bit reluctant still. She approached her door and pushed it lightly, waiting till it swung open revealing a bit more.
She went in with caution, like it had been quarantined because a deadly virus was released. When in reality it was just her and her fears from the past making themselves known in the present.
Not seeing the spider didn't make her any less nervous; it could still be in the room and just have moved. Seeing the open window she tiptoed to it and after several still moments, in a burst of courage slammed it closed.
After that was done she inspected every inch of space in her room, checking everything and finding nothing. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.
Getting on her computer she went to her favored destination YouTube and went to her saved videos. She figured a good dose of music would put her more at ease. Finding an appropriate song she started jamming in her chair, singing with the song.
'Boy, I been watching you like the hawk in the sky up high
and you are my prey (my prey).
Boy, I promise you if we keep grippin' hands
I know that one of these days (days)
we goin' hook it up, while we talk on the phone
But see, I don't know if that's good.
I been holding back this secret from you
I probably shouldn't tell it...'
Grimmjow meanwhile was lurking around, still pissed at the Shinigami, feeling very much like he wanted to destroy something. He came instinctively to Suzu's room finding her door this time open.
She was singing and grooving along with the song and had yet to notice him though he stood blatantly staring at her. He watched her for a few moments before coming fully into her room.
'Oh boy, see I'm trusting you with my heart, my soul
I probably shouldn't let ya...
If I let this go,
you can't tell nobody,
I'm talkin' bout nobody.
I hope you're responsible
Boy I gotta watch my back,
"'Cause I'm not just anybody"
Is it my go, or is it your go?
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty-naughty.
Say yes or say no
'Cause I really need somebody
Tell me are you that somebody?'
She was so into her song she didn't notice his presence until he was right behind her, startling her.
"Holy Hell!" she screamed, flailing around to face him. After calming her heart a bit, "Geeze! Do you just enjoy sneaking up on people like that, or it is just for me?"
She stared at him but when he didn't respond she got worried. Turning off the music, she stood up.
He had heard her, but his mind was elsewhere. He was replaying what happened in the living room, with her and the Shinigami filth. Grimmjow absolutely despised that guy and when she hugged him his ire rose a notch higher. So many times had he wished to kill the bastard but he didn't strangely.
He walked towards her, slowly closing what little gap there had been between them. Now her face was at chest level, making Suzu look up to clearly see his face.
Confused she queried, "What, uh, do you want?" When he continued to stare, she backed up a little more asking "What? Was Renji busy or—"
He walked forward more, making her back up right into her bed which caused her to sit rather than come face first with lean muscle. Confused she looked quizzically to him for answers but the Sexta held an unreadable gaze.
Before she could ask again, he suddenly leaned down, face even with her own and very close. As he inched forward, Suzu's insides did a summersault, her heart pounding. Was this really going to happen?
Just before lips could meet, a bark was heard, scaring Suzu and shattering the atmosphere.
"Shiro!" she said leaping up "What do you want boy? Huh?" she scratched the dog as the neglected panther glared, eyeing the intruder.
Seeing the time she figured what was wrong. "You hungry? Aww, poor thing!" Petting him as he wagged enthusiastically she got up.
"Ok boy, let's go." They left the Sexta more sulky and vengeful than he had been.
Later as the day was drawing to a close, the gang was assembled downstairs in front of the Tube once more. Glee was on, and Suzu was enjoying every minute of it! She went from laughing uproariously to tears in a matter of minutes.
But sadly all good things have to end and quickly enough it was over. Bored and mad since the cancellation of Eastwick she decided to get on YouTube to get more Glee goodness.
She already had a couple of her favorite songs saved from the show and happily showed the boys. One of them was Mr. Schuester singing the thong song to Emma. This one always made her laugh and when he wiggled his butt she smiled like the perv she was, much to the guys' disgust.
Although not without its awkwardness for Suzu as Renji asked "What's a thong?" rather matter of fact.
Blushing deeply, Suzu could only stammer a bit, flustered but also a bit put off he would think to ask her. "It's a type of….underwear. For girls." She clarified.
When they both looked at her she huffed "Well I don't wear them!"
They continued staring, making her blush harder.
"Can we—change the subject please!" Grimmjow 'ched' and Renji looked elsewhere, so she resumed her video viewing albeit ears burning.
As she was looking up Glee music she stumbled upon something. Clicking it, she discovered Matthew Morrison who plays Mr. Schue in a rendition of South Pacific singing her favorite song in the musical. Her eyes widened and happily she listened, eyes watery.
'Younger than springtime, are you
Softer than starlight, are you,
Warmer than winds of June,
Are the gentle lips you gave me.
Gayer than laughter, are you,
Sweeter than music, are you,
Angel and lover, heaven and earth,
Are you to me.'
Quickly becoming taken up in the marvelous and awe inspiring performance she joined in with vigor.
'And when your youth
And joy invade my arms,
And fill my heart as now they do,
Then younger than springtime, am I,
Gayer than laughter, am I,
Angel and lover, heaven and earth,
Am I with you!'
She didn't know it but they were watching with rapt interest, unaware of even each other at the moment. When she finished the boys broke away, no longer enthralled, going their separate ways. Renji went upstairs while the espada ransacked her fridge, still opposites as before.
But just for a moment they had been the same.
