DISCLAIMER: All rights to original Bleach characters/story belong to Tite Kubo

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Grimmjow had been sitting at your lunch table for a few weeks now. He had pretty much been initiated into the pack once he beat Ikkaku in an arm wrestle (Ikkaku was always looking to test his strength).

"You and Grimmjow seem to be getting pretty close," Rukia said. The two of you were in 7th period A.P. Art, Rukia was making a Chappy comic with pastels and you were working on a charcoal still-life for the art scholarship.

"Mmm-hmm…" you replied, trying to focus on your project.

"Stop acting like its nothing Saya."

"Huh?" She gave you an irritated look, then asked,

"You still got that crush on him? Right?" You looked away.

"…ya..and..I think it might be growing worse…" You had really started to like Grimmjow. He had this sarcastic attitude and sense of humor that could make you laugh no matter what. You found out that you both liked the same music and movies, and that you both thought that not clearing the cook-time on the microwave was EXTEREMLY annoying. Both of you just couldn't stand how people just left it to *blink*..*blink*… There was also something about him that made you feel comfortable and safe…like you could open up to him. You hadn't really opened up to him yet though, but the fact that you wanted to was strange. You only felt that way with Ichigo and Rukia.

"I think he likes you too," she nudged you and smiled. You sighed,

"Ya well, I don't really have time for that kind of thing anyway."

"Are you saying that if he asked you out, you'd say 'no'?"

"…"

"Exactly."

"What about you and Renji huuUUHh?" you teased. "I noticed he's been driving you home lately."

"Byakuya's been to busy."

"So drive yourself, I'm sure he'd buy you a nice car."

"I'm not really a good driver though…"

"Cant see over the steering wheel?" *SMACK* "HEY! Watch it!" you had almost screwed up your picture.

"Oops."

"So are you in love with Renji? Or in LOVE LOVE with Renji?"

"Shut up or I'll scribble all over your precious still life!" Fake tears welled in your eyes, and an aura of hearts and bubbles surrounded you.

"Rukia..DON'T RUN AWAY FROM YOUR FEELINGS!" you cried.

"SHHH! I SAID SHUT UP!"

*FWWU* Just then 2 senbon ninja needles flew past your faces, nearly grazing the skin, and striking into the wall behind you. Good thing no one had any artwork up.

"Too much noise going on back there," Kenny warned, "get workin you two!"

"Roger that Sir," you said. You noticed Loly glaring at you. What the hell is that look for? You didn't like Loly, she was stuck-up and no where near humble when it came to her talented art skill. Unfortunately for you she was 2nd best in the class behind Ulquiorra, just barely beating you. You wouldn't mind that so much if she weren't such a snob about it.

You didn't get why she would be glaring at you though. You hardly ever made contact with her. Maybe she's having a bad day or something, you shrugged. Your focus went back to the now low conversation with Rukia.

"Ok Saya, yes I like Renji…a lot.." her cheeks went pink at the thought of him. "And if he likes me back-"

"-you know he does-"

"-then he's gonna have to pluck up the courage and tell me. It's like you said, the guys are suppose to make the first move."

"Alright, but if he doesn't do it soon, I'm taking measures into my own hands and setting you two up. I can't stand seeing you both so miserable because neither one of you wants to admit your true love." She rolled her eyes and sighed.

For the rest of the period, Rukia sat lost in deep thought, while you continued working.

The next day it was the first session of cat dissection in Anatomy. Grimmjow wasn't there, even though he had been with you at lunch. That juvenile.

"Where's Grimmjow? He's supposed to be in our group right?" Ichigo asked.

"Probably skipping. Looks like I'm gonna have to give him a lecture." Ichigo smiled.

"Don't be too hard on him Saya. He has been showing up a lot more than usual since you 2 started talking. You must be a good influence on him."

"Aww, thanks Ichi. I feel special now," you glowed.

"Just don't let him have a negative influence on you."

"Not to worry Ichi. You know I stick to my standards like ducked-tape."

"Ya I know," he messed up your hair, "and you make everyone look bad in comparison, me in particular." You hit him and fixed your hair.

"It's not my fault you won't let me help you with your grades."

"I don't need a tutor!"

"What did you get on your last math test?"

Ichigo slumped in defeat.

"…you wouldn't even have time to tutor me anyways…" he muttered.

"Aw, Ichiii," you patted his shoulder, feeling guilty about how busy you've been lately. "I know! I'll come over tonight and study with you."

"You can't just invite yourself to my house!"

"Yes I can."

"No you -"

"-Isshin loves me more anyways."

*Bing* A blue aura steamed from Ichigo and his head drooped.

"I'm sorry you had to find out like this," you patted his shoulder again, as if you were a sympathetic psychiatrist. …... Later at Ichigo's:

"I still don't get it." Ichigo had his elbows propped on his computer desk and his face in his hands.

"Then you need professional help."

"Saya!" He was getting frustrated, he hated when he couldn't wrap his head around things, especially Trigonometry.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it," you sighed and gave him a 1-armed hug.

"Can we take a break?" he huffed.

"5 minutes."

He sighed and got up, then collapsed face first into his bed.

"So did Grimmjow ask you out yet?" he looked up.

"Are you and Rukia talking about that behind my back or something?" you asked suspiciously.

"No…well….maybe a little…" You rolled your eyes. "What! We're interested to hear about your love-life."

"You guys are such idiots.." you rubbed your face with your palms. "…do you even like Grimmjow, Ichigo?" He gave you a quizzical look.

"What does it matter if I like him? You 2 get along fine."

"You're my best-friend Ichi…I wouldn't date someone who you wouldn't get along with. Bro's before Hoe's," you gestured between the 2 of you. He smiled and then blinked thoughtfully. Oh, there goes his brain to work, I hope he doesn't hurt himself…

"Look Saya…Personally…I think Grimmjow is…well…a jackass-But! Since he's been hanging around so much, I do like him a bit better…It's kinda like how I get along with Ganju…" he scratched his head as he tried to explain.

"A love-hate relationship." you nodded and he rolled his eyes at your conclusion.

"Whatever…Surprisingly I think he's a good match for you. I mean even though he's an idiot, you both seem happier when your around each other…"

You smiled. You weren't sure if Ichi was being completely honest, but you knew that if he had a problem with Grimmjow, he would say it. And he would say it bluntly.

"So…I have your approval?"

"Yes," he put a hand on your head and then sighed with a serious face, "but if he ever hurts you-"

"-Then once I'm done crushing his balls, you can have a turn." You both laughed. You were glad that Ichigo was ok with it. You really cared about Ichigo's opinion, he meant a lot to you. He was like the brother you always wanted. If he was unhappy with this, it would make you unhappy, and the whole Grimmjow deal wouldn't even be worth it.

Just then a thought struck you. Something you had been meaning to ask him for a while now, about the love-interest in his life.

"So what about you Ichi? When are you gonna ask Orihime out?" (A/N: Yes, I am a IchixOrihime believer..even though I don't think she deserves him AT ALLL.)

"How did you even-"

"Ichigo, I know you better than you know yourself…"

"But I don't even talk to her. I'm never with her or anything! There was no way you could catch that connection."

"Alright…I'll tell you my secret-I'M A PSYCHIC!-.. I just pick up on these things Ichi. AND Orihime is head over heels for you, so that helped a bit."

"She is?" his eyes lit up.

"DUUH! She stares at you constantly and clings to your every word! Personally, I think that's kinda creepy-But your babies are gonna be so pretty!" you giggled.

"SAYA!" he blushes and threw a pillow at you.

"Don't worry Ichi, I'll still come over to help you with your little ones and teach her how to cook." Ichigo's face went green.

"Oh God. She SUCKS at cooking doesn't she?…" You nodded.

"Just remember Ichigo, IT'S WHATS ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS!" you folded your hands, hearts glowing in your eyes. Ichigo put his hand in your face and shoved you away, chuckling.

"Grow up."

"You better ask her out soon. She could really use a knight in shining armor to protect her from the perverted Chizuru."

"Uggh" Ichigo shivered irritably, then smiled "…thanks Saya," he hugged you.

"Your welcome Strawberry. Now, lets hit the books!"

Before Ichigo could sit down in his chair, the door burst open.

"WE NEED TO HAVE A LONG TALK RIGHT NOW YOUNG MAN!" Yuzu and Karin were peeking around the doorway behind Isshin.

"What the hell do you want old man?" Ichigo squinted his eyes at his father. Isshin's angry face melted into tears.

"HOW COULD YOU NOT TELL YOUR CARING FATHER THAT YOU FINALLY HAVE A FIRST LOVE?!" He fell to his knees and went to hug Ichigo around the waist, but his face met Ichigo's foot.

"YOU WERE EAVESDROPPING AGAIN WERENT YOU?!" Ichigo yelled angrily.

"How else am I suppose to know what going on in your pubescent life?! YOU NEVER TALK TO ME!" Isshin's second attempt to hug his orange-haired son also failed, as he was kicked in the face again.

"WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT TO TALK TO YOU?! YOUR THE KIND OF PERSON WHO MAKES GRADESCHOOLERS CRY JUST AT THE SIGHT OF YOU!" Ichigo threw Isshin through the doorway and into the wall.

"Oh, poor Dad," Yuzu went over and petted Isshin lovingly. "Don't worry Dad, even if Ichigo thinks you're a creepy old man, I still love you!" Isshin cried on to his one child who cared about his feelings.

"Well good luck trying to win over Orihime, Ichigo. Cuz being the idiot that you are, I know your bound for failure," Karin turned and left. Ichigo did an anime fall, and crashed on to the floor. You got up, chuckling at Karin's remark.

"Don't take the truth seriously Ichigo, I'm sure that it will all work out despite your stupidity." Ichigo gaped miserably at your sweet smile. "Ok now, back to work!"

"uuhh..." Ichigo groaned and banged his head against the floor, "I swear…If I had a nickel for every time you guys made fun of me, I could pay someone to do my stupid Trigonometry homework for me…"

To be continued

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Next chpt is gonna get a bit intense…EEEKKKK!

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