In case I didn't mention before I will not be putting any lemons in this story.

Warnings: not much happening in this chapter but there is some loving. Hope ya enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Bleach.

A chilled fall night was halfway done it was nearly dawn as a human stared into a crackling fire. Keith was thinking over everything that had happen since yesterday night. It felt like it had been longer than that, but Keith was feeling its effects. Waking up in his tent after everything had been disorienting, waking up with Ichigo and his doppelganger both trying to bury themselves into his sides was a whole different thing. Trying to get out of their embrace was difficult, with his ribs aching and his arm strap to his chest.

"That damn old bastard." Keith mutters to the fire.

Just thinking about the hermit made Keith wish he had been awake just so he could punch him in the face. But he did somehow get them back to their campsite and he somehow manage to heal them to the point that the injuries seem to be weeks old. Keith ribs now were just a dull throbbing ache and his arm had been relocated and he almost full range of motion without pain. His brothers and Komura were nearly back to full health as well. Maverick and Damon were well enough that they had already left for the house, they had taken Ricky and the wolf with them, they would come back with the ATV later in the morning. Ichigo was looking a whole lot better, Keith didn't even have to see that his breathing was ten times better than before the unsealing. Any wounds he had gotten were completely heal which was amazing in itself.

'Now if only he would wake up." Keith thought, 'seems that lately he has done nothing but sleep.' If the thought wasn't so serious it would almost be funny at how true it was. 'Then there is the huge sword…where the hell did that thing disappear too?'

A sound of steps comes from behind him has him forgetting about the disappearing weapon, each step is careful like the person was favoring his body after an injury. Turning just slightly to keep an eye on the tree line and one eye on the person behind.

"Hey." Ichigo whispers slowly walking up to the fire, shivering a bit from the cool fall air.

"Hey yourself, feeling better?" Keith says back draping his jacket on the other's shoulders.

"Yeah"

Taking a seat next to Keith, neither say anything for a while. Ichigo may have just walk out of the tent but he has been awake since Keith started to move. He was very surprise to himself cuddle up to the man and even more surprise to see his hollow on the other side. When Keith had left the tent his hollow had move unconsciously towards the warmth that Keith made, which also meant in seconds he was in a tight hug from his hollow. It took time to wiggle out and to be truthful he was in no hurry. When he did go outside he took a place by Keith.

"Soo who exactly is that?" Keith inquired

"Well that… he is…umm…how to explain it." Ichigo struggle with an answer. He wasn't sure how to explain his other half. He knew Keith knew about hollows and Shiro is different from those but you can't just say he was a part of you so easily.

"I can guess that he is somehow a part of you, I won't think any different of you." Keith assured seeing how uncomfortable Ichigo was.

"…He is my hollow, part of my soul." Ichigo slump back in relief he never could tell his friends and only the vizards knew about Shiro. Telling someone who wasn't part of his pervious life felt like a weight was being lifted.

"Ahh, can I assume that he won't be causing you any trouble?" Keith lightly teases

"That I don't know."

"Well if he does we'll just throw him to Aunt Jay. That'll straighten him out."

The campsite fell into silence again only the crickets and the snap of fire wood could be heard. Both lost in their own thoughts.

"Where are the others?"

"Already left. They'll be back in the morning." Keith looking at his watch, "Make that in a few hours."

"That early"

"Yep"

Neither would look at each other and the small talk failed, they relapse into silence.

"Man you two suck." A voice coming from the tent had both turning towards it. "Just kiss already watching your fantasies while seal was amusing but how about you act on them king. Or I'll have to help you do it."

Shiro having listening to the twos conversation jump from his spot in the tent's opening flap had to add his own two cents that had Ichigo blushing and Keith gapping at his boldness. He could tell that Ichigo wanted to send him a dirt clod but he was caught off guard when Keith turn to Ichigo.

"Soo you have fantasies about me? Was I any good?" he teases the orangette

"Oh you have no idea." Shiro pipe in cheerfully, "He had you do things to him and bend him this way and that. There was one that—

"Shiro, shut up." Ichigo said in a low voice that came out as a growl.

Shiro wasn't intimidated, he only sends his King a grin before scooting closer to Keith.

"King you need to get him in bed with ya. I might have to join in, you really can pick them." Shiro said as he nuzzles into Keiths side before laying in the others lap.

He can see that Keith was getting a bit uncomfortable and Ichigo was getting furious. Thinking of the one way to calm his King down, Shiro quickly grabs Ichigo and yanks him into Keiths lap causing the man to grunt. Ichigo stilled he slowly looked up to Keith who had also tense. Shiro had wisely back away from the couple. They didn't notice.

"Sorry about him" Ichigo whispers

"No problem" Keith whispers back

Neither notice that their faces have been inching closer and closer. Their lips almost touch when the sound of engines blare and the voices of Maverick and Damon ring out. The surprise causes the two to jump an apart and has Shiro cursing at the rotten timing.

"I guess it's time to head back huh?" Keith said rubbing the back of his head feeling a bit awkward.

"Yeah" Ichigo answer sounding downcast and a little bit relived.

They gather the tents, put out the fire, and dress Shiro in some of Ichigo's clothes. Two ATV's come over the small hill with the oldest of the brothers at the wheel.

"It's good to see you up Ichigo." Maverick said getting out of the vehicle to help pack the tents and such on the ATV's.

"Yeah and you now have a twin now me and Ricky won't be the only ones." Damon shouts from his seat.

"Yeah this is my inner hollow, Shiro." Ichigo says as he rushes over advoiding Keith's drifting eyes. eyes that don't go unnoticed by Shiro.

Getting a wave of acknowledgement from the brothers seemingly not caring about Shiro's odd appearance. Ichigo drags Shiro over to Mavericks ATV while Keith takes a seat in Damon's. With everything put away the brother's start up the engines and make their way down the mountain and back to Keith's house where Ricky, Komura, and a worried Aunt Jay were waiting.

oOooOooOo

When Ichigo was allowed out of the ATV he was crushed in a hug from Aunt Jay before being pushed onto the nearest bed, which was Keiths couch bed, and scolded for still looking like he was sick and should be in bed, he was joined by Shiro who Aunt Jay insisted needed to rest as well. Shiro wisely followed Ichigo's lead and allowed himself to be pushed into the same bed as Ichigo.

"That woman is scary. How did ya survive her King?" he whispers leaning back against Ichigo.

"Simple just smile and nod and do what she says." Ichigo whispers back, wrapping himself in one of the blankets that were left out.

Aunt Jay ushers the rest of the boys and one wolf out of the living room and into the kitchen saying that she needed the help and someone has to go get supplies. With all the hustle and bustle is done it left Ichigo and his manifested hallow alone in bed. Ichigo puts a pillow betweent them before shoving another at Shiro who give the other a strange unreadable look.

"So," Shiro starts off, "You like farm boy huh?" He leans into Ichigo's personal space giving a leering grin.

"What?" The orangette leans away from the other keeping a pillow between him and Shiro.

"Ya heard me you. Like. Tall. Tan. And good looking." Shiro talks slowly adding emphasis on certain words to get his point across.

"…shut up…he just a friend…its nothing…he property doesn't even like me like that." Ichigo breaking his words and speaking uncertainly of his own answers.

"Are ya stupid or something?" the doppelganger deadpans "It's so obvious that you two seem to be the only ones not clued in. If I and the old man could see from inside yer head why can't you?"

"…"

"Thought so. And I wasn't kidding when I said about yer dreams King. Lovely imagination." Shiro laughs at Ichigo redden face as he sputters out incoherent words. "But when are ya going to confess yer undying love?" Shiro adds, "Cause with yer track record for living and dying ya might want to tell him now."

"I…

"Tch if it's raining again I'll kill ya." Shiro warns, "Sheesh ya waste time thinking King, just go up ta him and kiss him."

"Just shut up" Ichigo mutters not really wanting to continue this conversation. It isn't long till Ricky sets two bowels of soup in front of the duo only to leave as Keith pulls him along with him as he heads for the door. Sending Ichigo a look before walking out.

"See told ya." Shiro sings out taking a spoonful of soup

Ichigo says nothing keeping his mouth full just to give him an excuse not to talk. The thought of him and Keith dances through his mind and from the look from Shiro, he can tell that his hallow knows what he is thinking. Ignoring him for now Ichigo concentrates on his meal, but his red face tells a different story.

"I think I don't know what to do." He confesses he doesn't like admitting to such things even to himself.

"Tch I just told ya King. Kiss him full on the lips then let him get a clue. Or have him take ya. Works either way for me." Shiro says with a shrug of his shoulders. His silence ends his part of the conversation, leaving the orangette to question himself. Sighing Ichigo puts the empty bowel off to the side and laid back down. He was asleep in the next few minutes.

Shiro could tell because next thing he knows is Ichigo snuggling up to him giving a content sigh. The white being silently laugh wishing that he could photo this to tease his King later. His wish was granted when a flash has him looking up at Aunt Jay who has a small red camera out before she comes over a, slight warning in her eyes, she takes up their dirty dishes and leaves. The whole time she was there Shiro was again reminded of a certain fourth squad captain that he quietly scoots down under the covers and pulls Ichigo closer to him giving one last shiver he falls asleep to Ichigo's beating heart.

oOooOooOo

Ricky could be called many things but being patient wasn't one of them. Right now he was tapping his foot waiting on Keith to ditch the blond 'who gives women a bad name' who seems to still think that he would actually still go out with her, 'talk about desperate'. Despite the evidence against her family as well as her for harming Ichigo, she was now out on bail and was using her regained freedom to bug the youngest Anderson. But Ricky was sure to change that soon if he has a say in it he just don't know how to do just yet.

Thinking about the orangette has the young man smiling at his younger brother's good fortune, and to thank Ichigo, Ricky had a great present idea. But he was having trouble finding the right people. He didn't think finding two kids in a small town would be so hard it was like something or someone was blocking him. Not only that but he found someone else looking for the same people as well, he put them on a wild goose chase. But the fact that the girls he was looking for were this hard to find, even from his eyes, has Ricky thinking that he would have to do something drastic.

'Can't he stop being Mr. Polite just this once? I'm dying of boredom here.'

Seeing that Keith was close to losing it, to be honest he rather he did but was not on the mood to pay jail bail, Ricky got a devious idea. Slowly walking up to the pair whipping out his cell and acting like he was in a conversation he got close enough for them to hear.

"Yeah… of course I'll tell him…no I don't think so tell him yourself... that kind of talk is for the bedroom Ichi and Shiro…Yes I know that you're listening too… Uh huh I'll be sure to tell him." Ricky closes his phone before walking over to Keith.

"You might want to call your lovers Keith. The twins are wondering where you went. Of course with how long and hard you went last night I'm surprised that they are awake." Ricky ignoring his embarrass brother was watching the woman closely and what he saw amused him further. He was laughing hysterically on the inside at her reddish purple face and the look of rage. "Well we can't keep them or Aunt Jay waiting, so scoot we still have to go grocery shopping." He knows that she can't do much now and he also knows that he just poke the dog too much, 'but is going to be worth it.'

Giving his brother a hard shove Ricky waits till they are in Keith's truck before busting out laughing. It takes a few minutes before he stops and sees the glare his little brother is sending him.

"Oh come on." He snickers, "It got you away from that leech didn't? And it's not like it ain't half true."

"…that…shut up." Keith mutters

"Aww don't be shy little brother we all know how ya feel about Ichi and now you have twins. A man's dream come true."

"…"

"Heh don't worry you should be able to keep with them. I doubt that both of them will get into too much trouble." Ricky tries to reassure his brother but still snickers at his expression. "Besides, it's not like you have to jump them when we get back."

Sighing Keith can guess pretty much what Ricky was playing at and not that he is going to tell him but he is very grateful for him saving him earlier.

"I don't know how to talk to him, I mean it's not like I haven't been with anyone but I was never the one to confess first, ya know."

"Hmm, I guess."

The cab goes silent, it's soon that they arrive in the grocery stores parking lot and Ricky loves how a plan comes together.

"Hey Ricky! Keith!" one of Keiths friends jog up to them," How's it going? Oh Keith, did I hear right that you have twin lovers? Man why didn't tell me, so glad that ya finally got out there."

The friend goes on and on and Keith keeps getting redder and redder sending death glares Ricky's way. But the man was too busy laughing.

oOooOooOo

Ichigo woke to the door slamming and Keith shouting at one of his brothers, their conversation has the orangette curious. He moves off the bed waking Shiro in the process and silently creeps towards the kitchen door. He signals Shrio to be quiet as they lean into the wood Keiths voice rising higher with annoyance.

"What the hell Ricky why is that running around town?"

"It's a small town bro. So of course such juicy information is going to run rampant, especially if it's about you the most eligible bachelor in town. Well not that your single anymore now huh?" Ricky laughs nervously

"Ricky" Keith voice goes lower with warning

"Now boys." An equally chilling voice cuts in before things get out of hand. "I rather that Ichigo and his twin wake up rested to quite not to this little bickering. And boys please get off the floor you'll catch cold." The last was aimed at Ichigo and Shiro.

"How does she do that?" Shiro whispers

"I have no idea." Ichigo answers back.

Meekly walking thru the kitchen door the two look a like's stand by Keith as Jay watches them before nodding.

"I think that Keith, darling, you need to take these boys on a date." She says like it solves everything

"whaa"

"I believe that Marianne can whip up something for ya, but you have to do more than eat." She adds

"Aunt Jay wait a minute." Keith tries to reign in his well-meaning Aunt

"Ah I know how about that movie at Old Johns Barn? If I remember right don't they still show old movies there around this time of year?" She ask the others

"Yeah" Maverick answers

"Sure" the twins added cheerfully

"Yes, that will do." Jay says as her plan comes together

"Now hold on there." Keith yells

"It's a perfect idea Keith. I'll call Marianne and set up everything so all you three have to do is dress appropriately."

Ichigo and Shiro stand still watching as Keith gets railroaded by his Aunt and they themselves are being pulled for the ride. Ichigo felt a little excited about a date but he wished that he had a say in this. Shiro hearing his Kings thoughts quickly and quietly pull both Ichigo and Keith out of the kitchen of doom, as the High Queen does whatever she does, to Keith's room. This whole time Komura has been sitting in the far corner before swiping the nearest thing of alcohol and going outside to contemplate why he decided to stay with this family and not with the wolves.

"Alright listen up you two." Shiro says, "I have something to say to ya. One I don't feel anything for ya farm boy but King does so make like rabbits and get to it already." Shiro ignores Ichigo's sputtering and Keith's glare. "Two, I say do what the High Queen says and since now ya two are alone just confess already."

Keith looked thoughtful and was glad that Shiro yanked them away from the madness in kitchen and looking at Ichigo who was turning an interesting shade of red Keith did the one thing that has Shiro shock still. He walk right to the white being and gave him a hug shocking both Ichigo and Shiro, when he release the other Shiro had a matching red on his face though not as red as Ichigo's.

"High Queen?" Ichigo ask trying to help his still frozen doppelganger.

"She is one scary woman." Was all Shiro says before walking out the room muttering about idiot farm boys and such.

Keith didn't know what to say or do first, so he sits on his bed and watches Ichigo start to pace muttering things about his hollow. Finally getting tired of Ichigo's pacing he yanks the orangette but pulls too hard which has Ichigo landing in his lap. The two stare at each other in silence and before they know it Keith has his lips over Ichigo's, the orangette is at first surprise but leans into the kiss. Minutes pass and soon they part for air.

"Well now I guess I don't have to ask. But I will, Ichigo will you go out on a movie date with me?" Keith smirks at the daze Ichigo.

"Yeah" Ichigo whispers back. "What about Shiro?"

"He can come too if he wants." Thinking about the other Keith wonders how he really feels about the two look a likes.

Smiling Keith dives in for another kiss. He thinks that he is one lucky man having two beautiful people to love, he has one now he just needs to get the other, and he can't wait now for this weekend.

oOooOooOo

Shiro is outside the door listening to the rooms occupants, he can't help the large grin as he hears the two others conversation. Sharing his Kings thoughts he knows the Ichigo just had his first kiss taken and the intensity has the hollow blushing. The thought of sharing Keith had cross the white beings mind, but he rather doubts Ichigo would share nor he thinks that farm boy would want someone like him.

"Tch King sending yer emotions over ta me. I have to fight something." He says pushing himself off the wall and heading out to find something to do. Passing the sleeping Komura and heading into the woods Shiro doesn't see the eyes following him but he does feel like something malicious is around him.

'Perfect' showing off his insane grin he leaps into the woods waiting for the thing following him to make its appearance. What he thought would be minutes turn into an hour then two hours and so on until Shiro had had enough. Jumping down from his hiding spot he was ready to shout out but a hand on his shoulder has him jumping then whirling, his fist ready to strike, around to face a grinning Keith.

"Sorry didn't mean to scare ya." Keith says jumping back from the other's fist.

"Ha I wasn't scared, ya just startle me was all." Shiro lies

"Right, well I came to invite you to Ichi's and mine date this weekend, and we would like you to come." Keith says nervously

Shiro just stares at the man, on the inside he is happy but he doesn't let the other see it, he can see that he is sincere but Shiro thinks it would be best if he get Ichigo's side before he answers.

"Let me think about." He says finally turning away from the still smiling man, "Ya can go now farm boy."

"I don't think that you'll use my name anything time soon huh?" Keith slumps.

"Nope." Shiro sings out.

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Chapter End

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