Renji and Rukia were staring at Ichigo with surprise. Their friend who was supposed to be missing in Hueco Mundo was not only safe and sound, but also, apparently, enjoying himself in the embrace of a constant male resident of Las Noches, one of the espada – Grimmjow Jaggejaquess.
"So, um, what are you doing?" the one to snap out of shock was Rukia.
"Well, that's…" Ichigo couldn't comprehend the situation that was occurring, his eyes were jumping from Rukia to the petrified Renji who's face was stuck on a 'the shit just happened' mimic. Honestly, berry had no idea what to say at the moment…
"We're enjoying a nice day outside" luckily Grimmjow came to his rescue "and simply decided to taste each other a bit." Or so he thought…
"Ichigo, what's going on here?" Raven haired girl ignored the bluenette and repeated her question.
"As you can see" Ichigo started explaining "I kind of ended up becoming friendly with some of the residents of Hueco Mundo…"
"Right," Rukia didn't seem very convinced with the pathetic excuse berry gave her "so then please explain that collar on your neck."
"This is…" Orange head gulped, how can he possibly say that he ended up as Grimm's pet?! "Um…"
"To conceal his reiatsu from unnecessary hollow attention" Ulquiorra produced an answer Ichigo had trouble making.
"I see," Shinigami woman continued her interrogation "but why would he need one?"
This was something berry couldn't answer. He didn't want his friends knowing that he is now a mere pet and is getting used to it. Something like this was just too much! However Nnoitra had no intention of keeping shut. He grinned deviously and… And the instant he opened his mouth Ichigo successfully threw a rock straight in the middle of his fore head.
"Don't even think about it!" Berry threatened the huge man and went back to sit where he was sitting.
"I don't think you're doing a great job concealing it…" Szayel rolled hid eyes and pointed Ichigo behind the back "Take a look at where you're sitting."
Immense giggling was heard behind the boy. Poor berry got so used to sitting on Grimmjow's lap that he started doing it uncautiously.
"Shit…" teen's eyes widened, he could not make a bigger mistake than the one he made now. He literally showed his friends that his relationship with Grimmjow was special.
"Why don't you just say it?" Blue terrorist ceased his laughter but was still grinning widely "Or do you want me to help you?"
"No." Berry said bluntly "Don't even think about it."
"How mean," Grimm hugged his lovely pet "and I really wanted to help…"
"You…" Ichigo blushed lightly "are definitely doing this on purpose…"
"Ichigo," Renji finally pulled himself together "are you dating him or something?"
"Yes, in the matter of fact he belongs to me" Grimmjow answered that "so hands off!"
"I see," Red head looked at berry with confusion "you seem to be fine with this…"
"I totally agree" Rukia grinned "Ichigo is in a difficult situation so, as Urahara instructed, if the situation is out of our hands, and it clearly is, return and report to him."
"Right," Renji nodded, going according to Rukia's plan without realization "Bur what we are going to say to Captain – commander?"
"We'll decide that when we get back" she looked at Ichigo, smiling as a child on Christmas morning "Well then, goodbye."
"Wait…" Berry tried stopping them but was too late. Just what is Rukia planning?
"It wasn't so bad, now was it?" Grimmjow chuckled "They took it pretty well if you ask me."
"Well it's no thanks to you!" Ichigo pouted.
"Its okay, Kurosaki," Ulquiorra calmed him down "It can't be that bad…"
"Yeah" Berry nodded "Let's hope you're right…"