Renji popped into the classroom with Ichigo. The class couldn't help but noticed his appearance was like a hippie.
"Finally back, Kurosaki?"
Renji bowed.
"Sorry. I didn't know where to find Ichigo so I thought yelling would be best."
"Renji-kun!"
Kiku giggled as she ran over and hugged him.
"I missed you so much!"
He blushed and rubbed the back of his head.
"H-Hey, Kiku-chan."
Kiego pulled out his secret video camera and filmed the two.
"What brings you here?"
"I wanted to check on you. Ichigo is taking care of you, isn't he?"
She pulled back and nodded.
"If you guys would kindly break up this love-fest and let us continue with class?" Miss Ochi said annoyed.
"See you guys later."
After school, Renji was waiting outside. Kiku went over and hugged him again.
"Hi, Renji-kun!"
"Do ya gotta keep hugging me?" he said chuckling.
The truth of it was, Kiku and Renji dated for a period in the Soul Society. It lasted a few years, but it wasn't a truly deep relationship. They dated other people, spent time together, had sex a couple of times, but knew it wasn't anything that could last forever.
Renji knew Kiku had feelings for Ikkaku but the two mainly stayed together to get through lonely nights.
Keigo Asano and several members of the club spied in a tree and on different buildings.
"Distinctive marks on the face..."
"Handsome..."
"Looks like he's been in a load of fights."
"He must be..."
"Kiku's boyfriend?!"
"Calm down. We respect Miss Kiku and must honor her wishes. I said we may not stalk her but I think its time we rethought some merchandise. Team A, follow them and make sure to capture any romantic moments."
"Right."
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Ichigo saw Kiku and Renji talking outside the school building.
"You two seem pretty chummy."
"Ichigo, is there a place we can talk?"
He took them to the nearby park. The younger kids weren't out of school yet.
Kiku sat on a swing.
"I remember we had one like this in the Squad 4 facility. Yachiru wanted it."
Renji went behind her and pushed her.
Ichigo couldn't help his next statement.
"Is it a good idea for the two of you to be like this?"
Renji side-glanced at Ichigo.
"What?"
"Wouldn't Ikkaku be mad if he found out?"
"Why? Its normal for Soul Reapers to have bed-mates."
"B-Bed-mates?"
Kiku skidded to a halt.
"Soul Reapers age slowly and it gets lonely if you can't find that special someone."
"Often, we'll pair together if we feel the need for someone."
Kiku giggled as Renji rested his head on her shoulder.
"Renji and I have been mates for years now. Usually, its nothing unheard of. We just find someone to love us until we feel comfortable again. We both liked two other people when we started. Bed-mates doesn't always mean sex but Renji and I couldn't help ourselves."
"We grew closer and closer until it was a temporary relationship. Sure, it was mainly just sex until we were both sore and spent-"
"MOVE ON ALREADY!!"
Kiku laughed.
"We both know we're in love other people but we love each other too."
"Isn't that cheating on someone?"
"After we get into different relationships, we go back to friends. Our intentions are never to hurt the people we love."
"Does Ikkaku know?"
Kiku nodded.
"I told him at first and he acted like he didn't care."
"Very few knew about us."
"We told our Captains but that was about it."
Ichigo thought about the two as a couple.
"Why didn't you guys stay together?"
They shrugged.
"I was always set on Ikkaku. Renji is amazing in bed but-"
"KIKU!!"
"But he's not the same to be around as it is with Ikkaku for me."
"Wait. Renji, who do you like?"
He blushed.
"None of your buisness."
Ichigo got home around seven. Kiku had went over with Renji to help pursuade Urahara to let him stay. Ichigo thought about Kiku and Renji.
They love other people but would be together when they were alone.
He remembered the way Kiku smiled with Renji.
Renji and Kiku understand each other better than half the couples at school.
When he walked in, Yuzu smiled at him.
"Welcome home. You're just in time for dinner. Where's Kiku-sama?"
"She asked if you would wrap her food for her. A friend of hers stopped by and she wanted to help him out."
Ikkaku was in a foul mood all day and nearly every member of Squad 11 knew.
"Ikkaku," Yumichika said as the two had a few drinks. "You need to relax."
"Relax? How can I relax when Kiku is in the Human World? She doesn't know everything they do there."
"And you do?"
"No, but she can get into trouble!"
Yumichika laughed.
"What kind of trouble?"
He trembled.
"Unohana explained how a teenage boy's hormones are off the charts in the Human World!"
Yumichika kept laughing.
"SHUT UP!!"
A hell butterfly flew over to Ikkaku.
"Huh?"
Ikku-kun,
How are you doing? Yumichika is probably bugging you already over something, right?
Ikkaku laughed.
The Human World is such a strange place! They don't let you carry a sword around but encourage students to join this kendo club. It reminds me of the Squad 11 training room. They use these bamboo swords and attack each other. Everyone here is really nice. And I saved a bunch of guys from an ambush! You would've been proud of the way I kicked their asses!
He chuckled. She didn't like cursing much but when she was excited, it might slip.
I miss you terribly, Ikkaku. Whenever I get ready for bed, I always miss you most then.
His face turned bright red. Her voice was so alluring.
If only you could see me right now. I'm in my room, just staring into the mirror. I keep hoping you'll turn up behind me and touch me like you do.
Yumichika wished he could listen to the hell butterfly. Ikkaku was getting so riled up. He was sweating and panting.
"Ikkaku?"
I miss the feel of your lips against my skin. And...well...I'll let you know the rest the next time I see you.
Love, Kiku.
"Don't leave me there, woman!! What else?!"
Ikkaku got out of his trance and noticed a bunch of members of Squad 11 were watching him.
"Assiatant Adjutant?"
"What was that?"
"Was that a message from Kiku?"
"Can we hear it?"
"No! Get back!"
"That sounds like a challenge..."
The group began attatcking Ikkaku.
"Hey! I'm still healing! Let go!"
"Whoa!"
"Steamy!"
"Ikkaku!"
"You devil!"
Ikkaku blushed furiously as the group took turns listening to the butterfly.
"Damn, why didn't she fall for me?"
"At least you have hair."
"DIE YOU BASTARDS!!"