Back again with a new chapter :)
Thank you so much for sticking around with me. I found it a bit hard to finish this one but my muse bitch slapped me awake at 1am and I just finished it
Kwah-lity: don't you worry hun, I have no intentions of abandoning this story and i'll give you what you're asking for in a couple more chapters, just bear with me ;)
I hope you all enjoy this one though xoxo
Hello there.
My name is Neliel Tu Odershvanck and I've never been on a date in my entire 16 years of life.
Currently I was sitting on a stool in my best friend's room, watching her go through a seemingly never ending supply of clothing. The pile of dresses that she threw on the bed grew steadily and I started to wonder where Hallibel went to need so much dresses.
Finally, she emerged from the closet and gave me an incredulous look.
"The hell are you doing sitting there? I need you showered, shaved and moisturized so I can start primping and priming!"
"But you didn't say-"
"Well I'm saying now! Get to it!" she said, rustling through the pile that she made on the bed and occasionally throwing some on the floor. I've barely got an hour and a half to fix you up so get to it!"
I nodded flustered and grabbed a towel that magically appeared out of nowhere and I fished my toiletries bag out of my night bag and made for the bathroom.
For someone who didn't speak to her parents, Hal was really well off. She had her own apartment, 1 massive bedroom, one massive kitchen/front room and a bathroom that looked like it belonged in a hotel. I'd been here a few times and I could honestly say that a just looking around the pure white surroundings never got old.
I hopped in the shower and quickly showered, washing my hair and shaving myself then drying off and moisturizing myself before stepping out back into the bedroom in nothing more than my underwear and plopped myself back on the stool I was initially sitting on. I noticed that the massive pile that was initially on the bed was reduced to a massive pile on the floor and two dresses were left on the bed. I didn't get a chance to inspect them further though, because I was whirled to face a huge vanity mirror and my hair was suddenly piled up into a bun on top of my head.
"So when were you gonna tell me that your dad did that to you?" she asked, staring at me pointedly via the mirror.
"How did you-"
"I have my ways. Why didn't you tell me that he did this to you?"
I bit my lip and looked down. "I don't know. I'm sorry."
"There's nothing to be sorry bout. I knew you'd tell me but you were taking your sweet time. Does it hurt?"
"No, I only get headaches from it really"
"Good so I can put a little cover up on it," she said, opening a drawer and pulling out some bottles.
"So I'm assuming you're just gonna sell the whole robbery story to everyone?"
"I'm not going to let the whole world know my dad's a drunk and that he tried to kill me Hal,"
"And when everyone asks about why you're staying at Ichigo's instead of your own home?"
"….i'll cross that bridge when I get there"
"I have a feeling that bridge may crash and burn. You do have enemies now, you realize that right?"
"You mean whore 1 and whore 2? I could crush them with my thumb," I said, sighing at the feel of the brush that was fluttering across my cheeks.
Hallibel huffed in amusement. "They are weaklings, but they're manipulative and sneaky. Just watch yourself okay?"
"Got it."
5:30 and my face looked like a dolls.
My nails had been done and so had my toes-to both my amusement and horror, I was terribly ticklish and almost kicked Halibel twice.
My hair had been placed in rollers and Halibel was standing in front of me with two dresses in her hand.
"Now I'm going to pretend like you have a choice in the dresses but you're wearing the lacy one- Jaggerjaques has a thing for women in lace and I know for a fact that you'll look good in this one," she said handing a rack over to me.
She carelessly dropped the other one and then pulled her phone out, completely ignoring me.
I examined the dress in my hand and the first thing I noticed with this dress was the length. This was taking the defnition of "little black dress" a bit too far.
"Uh- Hal don't you think this is a bit too short?" I asked, fiddling with the end of the dress.
"You've got 15 minutes til he gets here and your hair isn't even done yet, I suggest you get dressed as soon as possible," replied the blonde, head still down in her phone.
I frowned slightly and pulled the dress on.
I had to admit though, it was a lovely dress. It was a completely lacy ensemble with long sleeves and a plunge line thought there was a black slip covering from my chest down to my thighs. A pair of black strappy heels with small gold spikes appeared at my feet and a black and gold clutch was placed in my hand.
"I-I have to wear heels?" I stammered out.
"This is your first date ever and it's a dinner date, heels are a necessity. There's some of that nude lipstick in my purse if you need to touch up, some perfume and a small compact just in case. And please, protect those heels. They're Louboutins and my favorite pair at that. Now sit so I can finish your hair."
6 pm.
We were in the front room waiting for Grimmjow to get here. I wasn't feeling as nervous as I thought I would and after a mini pep talk from Halibel I was feeling confident about tonight.
My hair was waved and after 5 minutes of practicing how to walk in the death traps Halibel gave me I was ready.
"Girl you look good enough to eat," said Halibel licking her lips playfully.
The doorbell rang and suddenly the butterflies were back on duty in my tummy.
"Don't be nervous, I'm gonna go get the door," she said, winking at me and exiting the room.
All of a sudden I couldn't stand still and I started to pace the room.
I couldn't even chew on my nails, if I so much as ruined the intricate design Halibel painted on them she would kill me. So instead I started to count things. The paintings on the walls, the ceiling tiles, the chairs around the table, the number of crystal pieces on the chandelier-
"Well damn Shorty,"
I turned, almost toppling over but managing to grab onto the couch before I could make a fool of myself.
Note to all of you, if you thought Grimmjow Jaggerjaques looked good in casual clothes, he was downright godlike in formal wear. He was dressed in a simple black dress shirt and black dress trousers, which really complimented his hair, but then again black goes with everything doesn't it?
"You look good...that dress looks really sexy on you," he said, pushing back his hair.
I smiled at the compliment, "thanks, you clean up nicely yourself."
He smirked and extended his arm to me, "shall we?"
I linked my arm to his and nodded.
"You be careful with her tonight Grimmjow, or I'll tear you a new asshole," said Halibel with a gleam in her eyes. Though she sounded playful I knew she was 100% serious.
"Don't you worry Halibitch, I'll have her back by 10 the latest."
I know he told me to dress pretty, but even in the nice dress and designer shoes I felt like a peasant.
We were in his car, currently parked outside the Kitcho restaurant. I couldn't seem to get my head around it. This was one of the best restaurants in the world. This restaurant itself was the embodiment of high class and the most of high class that I'd normally eat is the 20 piece bucket from KFC. Where the hell did he get the money to even afford this place?
A valet opened my door, but I felt as though I didn't dare move from my seat.
"C'mon Shorty, he ain't got all night you know," commented Grimmjow, standing on one of the lower steps of the restaurant.
I stepped out and admired the building in full, not even noticing the valet catch the keys thrown at him and vanishing to god knows where with the car.
"Don't you think this is a bit...too much?" I asked timidly. "How in the world can you afford this?"
"S'no big deal Shorty, now come on," he said, holding his hand out for me to take. I took it and tried not to gasp at how warm his hand was. It was slightly rough and calloused from tinkering with cars and what-not, but I loved the feel.
Inside the restaurant looked like something out of a magazine. Actually it was something out of a magazine and I couldn't believe that I was walking in it. Inside was deserted except for the maitre d and a waiter, who guided us to our seats.
I still couldn't get my head around where I was, it had to be a dream.
"You know Shorty, I'm starting to feel like you're on a date with the place instead of me, I might just get jealous," he said humorously.
A waiter came and placed down two wine glasses and a bottle of expensive looking wine, pouring or us both.
"I-you really didn't have to do all this Grimmjow, really, I'm not really worth all this, glamour."
He took a sip from his glass and set it down, staring at it intensely as if contemplating what to say.
"Well then Shorty, I think you're worth the trouble, and I wanna make sure you remember every single thing about tonight and that it was good so I can at least have a shot at a second date."
You could take me on all the dates you wanted to Grimmjow, I thought wistfully, smiling at what he said.
"You know, when you try you're actually very cute Grimmjow," I said, twisting my glass around.
"Cute? C'mon Shorty, if sex had a body it would be me," he said, gesturing to his body up and down.
I outright laughed at that, just as a waiter entered the room, brandishing two menus. He placed them on the table in front of us, bowed and left.
I opened the menu and my eyes popped.
"You realize that the only thing I can afford to eat here is water," I said, putting the menu down and looking over at him.
"What're you talking about? Have whatever you want, I'm paying," he said, diverting his eyes back to the menu.
"But-"
"Shorty, I got you. I want to. So please just pick a few things and let's eat, I'm starving."
In the end I ordered the miso soup starter and shabu shabu, while Grimmjow ordered two portions of sashimi. When the waiter left once more he leaned back and stared me down. suddenly I felt as if the dress was too lacy and that he could see all of me.
"Have I told you that you look really beautiful tonight?" he asked with his eyes half open. I blushed and held my head down.
"I-I'm not that pretty really,"
"Shorty, you're gorgeous."
I lifted my head and glared at him. "I have a name you know,"
"You look beautiful tonight Neliel,"
Kami above his voice though.
"And I want to know more about you,"
If he kept speaking like this I was going to pop.
"There's nothing to know." I said, lifting the glass to take a sip.
"I don't think that's true, I think you're the most interesting girl I've ever met," he said straightening his posture.
The food had arrived.
Thank goodness, something to distract him from this train of conversation.
Turns out, he was too smart to be outsmarted.
"How bout this, for everything you tell me I'll tell you something about myself,"
I thought about it then nodded. I didn't really know much about him and I was tired of hearing what other people had to say about him. It would be better to hear it directly from the man of the moment himself wouldn't it?
He broke his chopsticks apart and I followed suit. We both whispered "itadakimasu" and started eating.
"Let's start simple," he said, wiping his mouth, "tell me about your childhood, your parents,"
I froze.
"Umm, I spent a small amount of my childhood in Germany, that's where my dad is from and then he met Mother, and moved to Japan, but...Father wasn't the best ever and Mother left us both,"
He stopped eating and took a drink from his glass again.
"I'm sorry for brining it up,"
"It's fine really, your turn, same question," I said, giving him a small smile.
"S'just me and Mutter, she's been around for me a lot and recently she's been ill, so I'm making sure that I'm taking care of her," he said briskly.
"And...what about your father?" I asked. I couldn't help but ask and instantly I regretted it because of the look in his eyes.
"We don't speak of him."
"At all?"
"He's dead Shorty, I don't really want to bring up that conversation with my mother anyways."
The rest of the meal went by in a blur. Apart from the first questions the rest came easily, we laughed at embarrassing stories and talked of other stuff, friends, school, food we liked, shows we could watch a hundred times over. By the end of the meal we both had big grins on our faces, me more than him probably due to all the wine I'd been drinking. He took me to the back, where there was an excellent view of the sea and off in the distance, Mount Fuji.
"Wow, Grimmjow, you must be really good friends with the owner to be able to do all this, and just for a small date," I said, admiring the small garden we were walking through. I felt giddy, almost like a small child and I felt the urge to toe these heels off and run around. But at the same time I didn't want to let go of his hand.
"Thank you for the amazing night. It was really perfect," I said, fiddling with my small clutch.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it," he answered, "so this means I can take you out again some other time?"
Queue the butterflies and the blush.
"I-I guess,"
The hand that was holding mine eased out of my hold and up the length of my arm, up my shoulder and then finally under my chin, tilting my face up to his slightly.
"You look beautiful tonight Neliel," he said huskily.
"You-You've said that already,"
"I'm making it my duty to make you know that you're beautiful anyways,"
Oh.
I unconsciously too a step closer to him, now our bodies were pressed against each other. He smelled really good, like a minty woody smell, I loved it.
Inside my tummy the butterflies were making me weak. If I tried to stand for any longer I was sure I'd collapsed from jelly legs.
"Grimmjow?"
"Neliel?"
His breath ghosted over mine, and I caught a hint of wine and mint that we indulged in after the meal, for reason it made me all the more excited.
"Are you gonna keep staring at me or are you gonna kiss me now?" I asked, throwing my arms around his neck.
He smirked, then his hands were wound around my waist and the next thing I knew his lips were on mine.
As promised, I was back at Hal's by 10.
He walked me up to the apartment and at the door before I could open it, he grasped my hand and pulled me towards him for another kiss. It was nothing like the one in the garden, this one was nowhere near as chaste. When I felt his teeth nip my bottom lip I gasped and his tongue swiped against mine, causing me to buckle against the door. He pulled away, hands still around my waist and I blushed at the smirk on his face.
"You know, you're quite clumsy," he whispered.
"I-I am not! I've just never...you know," I said, blushing even more.
"If you turn any redder Shorty, you might just faint,"
"Shut up or I'll castrate you," I grumbled.
"Can't have that now can we?" he joked. He knocked the door twice and let go of my waist.
"I'll be seeing you tomorrow then?"
"Have lunch with me"
"Maybe, I'll think about it," I replied biting my lip.
"You really shouldn't bite your lip like that, it gives me thoughts," he said, pulling my bottom lip from my teeth.
"Oh really? What kind of thoughts, Jaggerjaques?" I asked boldly.
"Thoughts that he should keep to himself or I'll turn him into an eunuch," came Hals voice from behind us, causing Grimmjow to jump and swear.
"You've got a minute to get in here Nel," she warned.
"Thanks for the night again Grimmjow, I'll see you tomorrow right?"
"Definitely," he said. He kissed me one last time, turned and left.
I opened the door and danced into the room.
"Well I guess it went good then?" asked Halibel grinning at my antics.
"Hal, these lips have been touched by sin," I said, kneeling to get the heels off. She laughed and clapped.
"Girl, get changed, wash your face and gimmie the details!"
It didn't take long for me to either. I was drilled for everything, where we went, what we talked about, what I ate, what he ate, the kisses...oh god the kisses.
"And he wants us to have lunch with him tomorrow, I can't wait I'm so excited!" I finished.
"Hmm, you might not be able to have lunch with him tomorrow hun," she said sadly.
"What? Why? Is something wrong?"
"I think you're going to see your father tomorrow."
