And here comes a new chapter lovelys!

A little heads-up is in order since things would go differently than expected here.

Do tell me what you think though! The silence here is deafening.

"Damn it Kurosaki! Pick a table already!" He pinched the bridge of his nose in annoyance; they have been at this for two weeks now, looking for a suitable table for their apartment.

In a place surrounded by tables everywhere their eyes could see, Ichigo stood between two tables debating which to pick. "I'm trying! Shut up! Let me concentrate." The male looked over to the table with narrowed, concerned eyes. Little did he expect furniture shopping would be this troublesome.

Grimmjow stood there watching him in debate in his mind. He gave him some more time before speaking again "do you want my help at least?"

Ichigo was silent for awhile, scanning the entire room before sighing. "Fine.." He stepped aside for him. "Not too big, not too small, not too fancy.." He kept going on all about the requirements for the table, no wonder they couldn't find any.

Grimmjow listened to all his requests and rolled his eyes. He never expected furnishing their apartment would be this complicated. He stopped at a simple black table with 6 chairs around it "how about this one?"

"Too many chairs...?" He tilted his head a little to the side. "They are barely enough if your family comes over. Or the endless amount of friends you have" he smiled seeing the tilt, he looked cute that way. "Yeah..but.." The ginger looked around to scan the other tables before looking back at the simple one. "..Fine. We'll have this."

"Finally" the blue head mumbled to himself. After paying for the table and having it delivered to their place, they walked out of the shop hand in hand "Do you have to go back to work or are you done for today?"

"I took the day off for all the shopping today.." He shrugged. Grimmjow grinned at that "so I can have you all to myself today" He narrowed his eyes at him. "You don't have work at the dojo?" The panther shrugged in response "No. I had the kids class for today but there is a flu breakout so I'm free"

"How are you this lucky?" Ichigo rolled his yet again. "I'm the best luck charm remember" he teased with a smug look.

They walked around some more looking at the shops "what else do we need?" The panther asked and Ichigo hummed a little looking thoughtful for a moment. "Uhh..Everything?" He spoke sarcastically, rolling his eyes.

"Couch. Can we get a softer couch?" He pulled onto Grimmjow's arm giving him this cute look. The blue head shook his head lightly in amusement. How was he supposed to resist that face and these small acts he did around him that would drive him nuts "Yeah we can get a softer couch, just don't take forever to pick one" They entered another store and started looking around, hoping the ginger wouldn't choose something with flashy colors that would irritate his eyes.

The ginger let go of his arm and walked ahead to look around. He sweat dropped seeing so many options. He pointed to a bright cyan colored couch that seemed incredibly soft. "This?"

Grimmjows eyes hurt just by looking at the color "If you intend on having a blind boyfriend then go ahead" he spotted a dark grey couch that looked very soft "how about this?" He said pointing towards it. "But that looks soft!" Ichigo exclaimed and was about to hop on it until Grimmjow pointed to the darker one. "Soft?" He asked with narrowed eyes.

He shrugged before looking at the couch then proceeding to sit on it. He leaned back testing the softness then gestured for him to join. It wasn't so soft you would sink in it but it was quite soft that it's relaxing "What do you think?" The ginger sat down next to him, shifting every now and then. "..Soft.." He mumbled to himself in satisfaction. Grimmjow smiled and pulled him closer "So we're going with this one?"

"We could.." He trailed off, leaning on him while looking around. "We found the right one so quick! This doesn't fit." He complained. "We're looking more."

The panther rolled his eyes at him and nudged his side "Is it a rule you have to get on my last nerve at least twice a day?" He sounded annoyed even though deep down he would follow the ginger to the ends of the earth if it made him happy.

Ichigo frowned at him with a wide smirk. "You wanted to date me. Deal with it." He hopped onto his feet, grabbing hold of his hand, pulling him when he took longer to stand. "Move your lazy ass!"

The panther only sighed in defeat and followed him around trying different ones "At least don't choose flashy colors!" He spoke after the ginger had pointed at several that had very bright colors "Your hair is bright enough"

The ginger was annoyed by the fact they couldn't choose a single couch. His attempt to keep the panther busy with shopping to spend more time with him was starting to get on his last nerves. He scratched the back of his head, stopping in hearing him. "Then why do you like my hair so much?" He frowned at him.

"Coz it's unique" he stood in front of him and ran his hand through those vibrant locks "And it's you. You shine so much I don't need more brightness" his voice was calm and sweet as he spoke making Ichigo's cheeks light up "S-Shut up." He quickly averted his gaze, noticing a simple white couch. "That?" He did his best to change the subject of the conversation and made his way to the couch. He hopped on it to sit to get a soft landing, sinking in a little but popping back up. "This one!" He grinned widely looking up to the blue head.

The later chuckled at his reaction, he examined the couch then sat testing it "You know this gets easily dirty. We won't be able to have so much fun on it" he teased with a wide smirk.

The ginger narrowed his eyes at him with a small blush. "What kind of fun are you talking about anyway?" He rolled his eyes, shifting on it a little. The panther moved closer to him and gently bit down on his earlobe "You know exactly what I'm talking about" Ichigo felt his cheeks burn up making him push him away a little. "You'd be doing the cleaning anyway. I wonder if they have colors..not bright ones!" He quickly added before he could complain.

Grimmjow looked around and spotted a girl who seemed to work there "I'll go ask" Even before reaching her the girl was smiling at Grimmjow. She was batting her eyelashes at him and giggling even though he didn't say anything funny. He instantly rolled his eyes at her actions but ignored them wanting to get Ichigo the couch he liked.

When he pointed at the couch and she saw the ginger sitting there she glared at him before turning to Grimmjow with a cute look again saying they had more colors in the storage space and would gladly show them to tall man.

He nodded and watched him walk away. His eyes fixated on Grimmjow's back as he waited sitting there. He sure was annoyed with the girl talking like that. He could barely hear what they were talking about so he figured Grimmjow was joking with her. Seeing her glare at him he dumbfounded.

"We'd like to see the colors. Thank you." Ichigo had wrapped his arm around Grimmjow's arm, leaning closer to him. He ran out of patience seeing them close so he decided to interrupt them instead. He, unfortunately only heard the last bit of their conversation. He shot a casual smile at her with glaring eyes. "Could you show us the way, please?"

Grimmjow was relieved when Ichigo joined him. That girl was getting on his nerves in an unimaginable way. Her eyes widened when Ichigo held Grimmjows arm and the later leaned on him as well "Ugh fine" she put on an obvious fake smile and lead them to the back where the other couches were. "Those are all the samples we have" her irritation was obvious which made Grimmjow smirk. "Which one do you like Ichi?" He asked in a sweet voice that only irritated the girl more that she left them alone "well that was annoying" said the panther after she left.

Ichigo's fake smile was printed on his lips as they followed her. He hummed when Grimmjow questioned him, "There's so many..ah, miss, aren't you gonna show us around?" He shot a smile at her before she had left. Once she did, Ichigo had whacked him on the back of Grimmjow's head. "Her? Really?!"

Grimmjow held his head on pain "Oi! What the hell is that for! She was giggling like an idiot because I asked her if she had different colors" he rubbed his head some more with an annoyed expression.

Ichigo grumbled something completely incoherent under his breath, he was boiling but said nothing more. "Whatever." He rolled his eyes and let his arm go. He stood in front of a grey couch with crossed arms. "We are taking this."

Grimmjow watched him with narrow eyes; completely ignoring the couch now "Look at me Ichigo" his voice was serious losing any kind of playfulness to it. "Now what?" He rolled his eyes while turning around to face him. He was surprised by the sudden seriousness of the male but that soon changed to his scowling face. Grimmjow looked straight into his eyes holding his shoulders firmly "Do you really think I would flirt or even be interested in anyone but you?"

"How am I supposed to know? There are billions of people out there all ready to choose you anyway."

"And among them I chose you. What do I have to do for you to understand that I don't see anyone but you?" His voice was soft but serious as he spoke. He pulled hum closer holding his chin "I love you Ichi and only you"

His eyes were held captive by those bright blue, making him blush a little to the closeness. Getting over it, he sighed before looking up at him with a smile. "You don't have to do a thing." He leaned up a little to peck his lips. "And I love you too."

The panther smiled at his words and kissed him back "So the grey one then?" He nodded following him. Grimmjow took his hand in his leading them out of the back area to the same girl, Ichigo was too busy looking around and after what Grimmjow had said he didn't care a bit about anyone trying their ways with the panther. "We're taking the grey one. Deliver it to this address" Grimmjow put the cash on the table with a piece of paper with their address on it, he was serious at first then had an evil smirk "And one more thing" he then pulled Ichigo to him kissing him rather passionately making her cold fake act turn into anger with steam coming out of her ears. Being busy to look for extra things he was too surprised by the pull and the sudden kiss the sudden kiss that made him weak to his knees. He watched him with wide eyes, too surprised to kiss him back.

After a long kiss Grimmjow smiled lovingly at Ichigo then turned walking away with his hand on the gingers shoulder "so what's next on the list?" With the same wide eyes and open mouth he walked alongside him. "Eh..Next.." With his heart fluttering he could barely think straight. Grimmjow really knew how to sweep him off his feet. "..Can we eat first?"

"Sure. How does sushi sound?" He kept his arm around Ichigos shoulder leaning towards him every now and then, loving his scent that took over his senses.

"Sushi!" He happily agreed, leading the way to that one sushi shop that had become his favorite. He smirked noticing him leaning closer to him every now and then. "You can let go of me now. She isn't watching~" He teased

"She who?" Thr whole thing was already behind him "I like holding you close. Unless it annoys you then I'll let go" he slowly pulled his arm away from his shoulder.

"She! The girl back..NO!" He quickly pulled his arm back over his shoulder, leaning onto him more. He sighed to the sudden action he just did, preparing himself for all the tease that was on the way. The panther chuckled at him and stole a kiss from his cheek "You're so adorable sometimes"

They entered the restaurant and sat at the same table they usually sat at "Are you taking the usual?" He asked resting his chin on his palm watching him intently.

Ichigo rolled his eyes with a light blush while taking a seat. "Duhh.." He answered while going through the menu like always, yet choosing the same dish every time. "You're gonna order. I don't wanna get up."

"Duhh.." Grimjmjow used the exact same expression the ginger gave him making him chuckle a little as he watched him walk away. There was a queue so it took the blue head longer than expected to get the food, Ichigo watched his back with a faint smile, this time not phased by the amount of people watching him.

Grimmjow waited till their food was ready leaning on the counter, ignoring the looks he was given. To him the room looked like a swimming blur; clear only in one area, where the ginger was sitting. He shone too bright even in the dullest places making Grimmjow smile to how lucky he is have him all to himself. He picked the ready food and walked back keeping his eyes on the ginger.

"Have you decided where to next?" He asked after sitting down instantly munching on his sushi bits. Ichigo hummed a little before sighing, he silently chewed on his pieces of his sushi. "Furniture shopping is pain in the ass! How do people even do it?" He complained with a dramatic sigh.

Grimmjow simply shrugged in reply "In my opinion all we need is a bed, a couch and a big ass TV so I can kick your firm ass in video games" even though the blue head barely could beat him he always talked big about it no letting go of a challenge.

The ginger rolled his eyes. "We already got a couch. I don't wanna change the bed, it's comfy plus it has survived 'everything' we threw at it. Soo...ah, a TV it is then!" He snickered to his challenge "That's never happening~"

They flirted and teased as they ate, taking more time than needed to finish their food. They walked out of the restaurant heading towards their next destination, to get a big ass TV for Grimmjow. They stood in front of a shop looking at different screens when suddenly a familiar butterfly shape appeared on Grimmjow's back making the ginger freeze in place "Grimm don't move" he spoke fast and pushed his back to the panthers so she won't be able to get to it.

"Smart" Came her voice before she appeared in front of them with her smug and proud look. Grimmjow froze not knowing what the ginger was talking about, his head shot around when he heard that voice looking for the source.

"SoiFon Taichou! What do you want?" his voice and the look he gave her weren't welcoming in the least. "Is that how you great your guests?"

"No that's how I great friends with their weapons drawn" He looked down at her hand that had her shikai in "Tell me now what do you want and why are you targeting my boyfriend?"

"The Sou-Taichou wants to have a talk with him and I got the lucky job of being the delivery woman" she explained "This is just insurance that he doesn't resist or fight back" she said holding up her hand.

"I'm not going anywhere with you or anyone else" Grimmjow had enough of being silent. He wasn't one to be forced to anything he didn't want to do, especially not by Shinigamis.

"I knew you two would be this stubborn" she snapped her fingers and six members of the stealth force appeared holding both men down on their knees and far from each other with SoiFon standing right next to Grimmjow, another butterfly showing on his neck. "If any of you try to resist the blue head dies" She stated taping the tip of her shikai to the butterfly.

Grimmjow was ready to fight a growl rumbling in his torso, his eyes darted around planning every step he was about to do until he heard Ichigos voice "Grimm no! If that tip hits you again you'll die" The ginger was in shock and panic! He couldn't think straight with the tip clanking on Grimmjow's neck, the idea that his friend betrayed him and the fear of losing his lover. His mind worked a mile a minute coming up with a solution but it all went down the drain when he heard Grimmjow's voice "I'll go if you let him go"

SoiFon smirked at that, her plan working more than perfectly "Deal" The men holding Ichigo let him go and a Senkaimon opened behind them instantly. Ichigo immediately ran to Grimmjow but wasn't able to reach him with the men standing between them. He reached to get his soul badge refusing for them to leave alone only to not find it in his pocket, cursing himself for leaving it back home "I'll be right there I promise" He yelled after them as they disappeared only seeing Grimmjows proud smirk that meant he wasn't fazed by the danger that surrounded him.

X_X

When Ichigo came out of the Senkaimon he was greeted with Renji who instantly received a punch to the face "You fucking told on me! Who the fuck do you think you are" The red head took the punch and held his already bruised cheek "You broke the code! I did what I had to" he didn't even try to defend himself.

The ginger wasn't in the mood to deal with Renjis shit so he flash stepped from there ignoring his so-called-friends calls towards the Sou-Taichous quarters. He found Shunsei sitting on his desk with his legs propped up leaning back in his chair "Ah Kurosaki-San how nice to see you"

"Nice my ass! Why the hell did you kidnap Grimmjow" He yelled at the older man ignoring his higher rank, banging his hands to the table demanding an explanation. Shunsei sighed and sat properly in his chair "I will explain everything but for now you need to calm down, anger won't get you anywhere. How about some tea?"

"I don't want your damned tea. I want to understand why my boyfriend was kidnapped like he did a crime" He demanded, his eyes holding fire as bright as his hair. With a long sigh and a rub of the back of his head Shunsei looked at the ginger "You broke a moral code. You're lying with the enemy, and he is living in the human world while he is their natural predator. What's our guarantee that he won't take any souls like the rest of the hollows" Ichigo opened his mouth to call out on all the bullshit he just said but was stopped by Shunseis hand that was held up "Whatever argument you have you can save it. There is going to be a trial with the captains to decide what happens to the Espada. You can give your reasoning there." His lazy demeanor has changed completely to a serious one, telling the ginger Shinigami that this was a serious matter.

Ichigo clenched his teeth in anger, he didn't like this one bit, he knew Grimmjow better than anyone and all that crap he just said was a bunch of bullshit coming from their fear of a race they barely knew anything about. "I want to see him" He demanded. Shunsei was about to refuse but seeing that angry look he decided to not anger their ally anymore "Nanao will take you to him" The raven haired woman instantly showed in the room and gave Ichigo a smile that he didn't care to return. He turned and followed her without a word, his scowl deeper than ever.

Nanao lead him down to the dungeons of the first division "We had to keep him here" The female explained as they walked down the long stairs "He put up a lot of fight and injured several men and woman" Ichigo couldn't help but smirk, they deserved what they got for treating him like that.

They stopped in front of a barely lit cell; Ichigo could barely see his silhouette "His eye vision is so strong we had to blind him to stop him from causing more casualties." She proceeded to light up two torches on either side of the cell so Ichigo could get a better look. His jaw dropped seeing the state Grimmjow was in, his hands and legs were bounded to the ground by huge chains that looked very heavy and surely would leave bruises behind. Two rods went through his thighs into the ground that had dried blood around them and a collar of the same material around his neck; they were made by the mad scientist to limit the panthers incredible reiatsu. What angered the ginger the most was how beaten his face was, He had black bruises on his cheeks, a busted lip and a swollen eye. His bruises were half healed which meant there was even more than what he saw.

He glared at the woman with eyes full of hatred, sending a shudder down the female's body making her leave them alone. Ichigo instantly dashed towards Grimmjow wrapping his arms around him "I'm sorry Grimm. I'm so sorry this happened to you" he barely could hold back the tears from seeing his lover in that state. "What are you apologizing for idiot? They barely could touch me. You should see what I did to them" He spoke with his signature grin in place, even beaten down and bloody Grimmjow held his head high no matter what.

Ichigo chuckled to his words but his heart ached still "I'm gonna get you out of her I promise" He gently let his lips meet the panther's, careful not to cause him any unwanted pain. Grimmjow kissed him back more hungrily than the ginger, missing the feeling of these tender lips on his. Feeling the forcefulness of the kiss Ichigo returned it needing the reassurance he felt from it.

Nanao came back with 4 guards standing behind her "It's time" she stated looking at the two, raising her eyebrow to the way Ichigo held Grimmjow, like he would die if he was pulled away from the panther.

Even though it felt like it but he pulled away from him reluctantly. The guards unlocked his chains, one of them pulled him harshly to a stand and Grimmjow growled at him making him cower back in fear. He took a few steps and hid the pained hiss he let out from the rods in his thighs the best he could, but it didn't go unnoticed by Ichigo "You don't expect him to walk with these things in his legs do you?" He asked looking at Nanao with wide eyes. The woman turned her gaze towards the ginger and simply nodded "We have to keep his reiatsu limited, unfortunately he will have to deal with the pain" Ichigo wasn't gonna take any of that shit "No he won't I'll carry him" he moved closer to Grimmjow and was about to pull him up his back but stopped seeing the glare he received from the panther.

He was in pain from the rods, his wrists were bruised and bounded again behind his back yet he stood tall, his gaze unwavering and his pride untouched. No one could ever touch his pride, no one except Ichigo. The ginger nodded to him and walked next to him instead pushing away the guard who wanted to argue.

They were led to the Captains meeting room where they were waiting for them. Grimmjow was forced down to his knees by two of the guards and Ichigo was ready to throw punches at them if it wasn't for the look he received from Shunsui asking him to not make things worse.

"We are gathered here today for the trial of the sexta Espada Grimmjow Jeagerjaquez. Even though he is the natural predators of human souls he is living among them as one of them and broke the moral code of the Shinigamis by bedding one. This trial will decide his fate, if found innocent he will be set free to live as he will, but if found guilty by the majority of captains he will be executed for his crimes"

Ichigo clenched his teeth to that statement; no one was killing his boyfriend, not today not ever "What is this moral code you keep talking about! I've been working with Soul Society for years and I've never heard of it" Ichigo asked shooting glares at all of them. Even though some of them smiled at him, they didn't receive the same courtesy back, at that moment he hated their guts, each and every one of them.

"Shinigamis are to never lay with an Arrancar; such joining has bad consequences and is considered betrayal for the Gotei 13. Grimmjow-san was the one to initiate this joining and that's why he is in trial now" Shunsui explained.

Ichigo's scowl deepened "That's a load of bullshit, you can't decide who can be with who, and if all this is happening because I'm a substitute Shinigami then here" he pulled his substitute badge throwing it across the room to land in front of Shunsui "I don't want to be one anymore"

"Yes we can kid; this has more to it than you know" Iba, the new captain of the seventh division stated. "He broke the law and killed two of our men; injuring much more of them I say we execute him." It was SoiFon speaking this time. "If you didn't treat him like shit and kidnapped him he wouldn't have done that. Tell me you won't do the same if you were kidnapped and prisoned"

"And you" She pointed her finger to Ichigo ignoring what he just said "The only reason we are not accusing you of treason is because of the help you gave Soul Society, other than that you would be right next to your filthy lover" Ichigo was about to lash out on her if it wasn't for that annoying, send-a-chill-down-your-spine voice he heard "I say you hand him over to the 12th division. He had been living among humans for a while now; I would like to study the changes it did to him after killi…" His words were cut short at feeling the coldness against his neck.

Ichigo have had it with them, what Mayuri said was the last straw "Finish that sentence, I dare you" The gingers voice cold and threatening. He moved so fast behind the captain that he left a trail of wind behind him, the blade of Zangetsu pressed against the white skin of the captains causing a few droplets of blood to seep. Mayuri was dumbfounded; with this closeness he couldn't escape the gingers hold even if he wanted to.

"Grimmjow has done nothing to deserve what you've done to him! He has been coming to the world of the living for near a year and never did a crime against your laws; any laws for that matter! He even helped take down some of his own kind to help your people. He helped during the war that you couldn't handle on your own"

"He did that for his own good Kurosaki, to save his world and for whatever deal he made with Urahara" Byakuya intervened. "We all do things for our own good! You fought to protect your home as well! I fight to protect the ones around me, to gain their trust and respect. Grimmjow is not different than us" He yelled back tightening his hold on the captain who seemed to start panicking in the gingers hold.

"Let him go Ichigo" It was Grimmjow's turn to speak this time. He had enough of silently observing those idiots who have been calling judgments on him nonstop "Can't you see it?" He asked looking at his ginger with a mocking grin "They have already made their decision, they are doing all this play to go through the formalities and clear their conscience without any regard of what's true"

"Who the hell do…" Kensei started but was cut off by Grimmjow "I've had enough of your bullshit. You said you will take a vote then take it" He yelled at them, his voice ringing in the room. The tensed atmosphere the filled the room didn't ease especially that Ichigo wasn't letting go of Mayuri, more blood dripping along Zangetsus blade.

"Let him go Kurosaki" Byakuyas calm voice repeated but Ichigo wasn't easing up. Both SoiFon and Love were ready to attack Ichigo to free their fellow captain and just when they were about to grab hold of their zanpakutos Grimmjow stood up, breaking the chains that bounded him, and pulled out the two rods that limited him shooting both at the two captains making them freeze in place. They might have limited his reiatsu, but his physical power wasn't to be taken lightly.

Seeing that Ichigo let go of the captain with a shove and stood behind Grimmjow back to back in the middle of the room, both shooting glares at the men and women around the room.

"If you want to vote for executing me then go ahead, but know that I will not go down without taking some of you with me, if not most of you" The panther's voice was just as threatening as the look he gave them. "If that's your decision know you will be going against the both of us" Ichigo added his look just as dangerous as the panthers.

"You fools, stop this already" Rukia finally spoke, to Ichigos surprise she was talking to the captains and not to the couple. "These two have a bond stronger than most that they are willing to die in order to save the other. For us to break that bond, and lose such powerful allies for rules that weren't even stated by us? Only stated to limit us from our freedom…" Rukia was about to argue more if it wasn't for Shunsuis hand that was up in the air. He got off his chair and moved closer to the couple "Let's put this to vote"

X_X

"Ichigo wait!" Rukia exclaimed as she ran to catch up with him before he left "I'm sorry this happened, I told Renji to keep his mouth shut but you know how his sense of righteousness is" she scratched her cheek trying to contain her nervousness.

The ginger only met her with a blank stare, he knew if it wasn't for her words he might've ended up dead along with Grimmjow. "yeah…" was all he could say, he wasn't feeling like dealing with any of them at the moment and longed for the second he would get home and hold Grimmjow in his arms. He turned to leave but was stopped by Rukia again holding his arm "take this" She handed him the badge back "I know you might hate us now, but keep this with you. You might need it someday" with the tiniest smile he took it from her before turning to the panther that waited for him to leave that dreadful place.

After the Majority of the votes being in their favor, they treated Grimmjow's wounds and were set free. He held Grimmjow's hand beaming a smile at him "Let's go home" The panther nodded and opened a garaganta leading them back to the world of the living.

Getting home Ichigo took a long satisfied sigh before dropping himself on the couch. He looked over to Grimmjow who was still standing at the door way and patted the space next to him for the panther to join. He was silent through the trip home; Ichigo didn't think much of it especially after what the panther went through.

He knew something was wrong though when the panther shook his head refusing to join him "Kurosaki…" Came Grimmjow's voice, in a serious tone the ginger didn't like one bit "Let's end this".

Ichigo blinked at him a couple of times "End what?" Grimmjow didn't respond, only stared waiting for him to figure it out. The ginger didn't move a hair as the words sank in. End what? Their relationship? It can't be that?! He sat up his eyes never leaving the panthers "End what? You don't mean us do you?" Grimmjow nodded in response "Yes! Us! I can't stand this anymore".

Ichigo got up from his seat to stand in front of the taller man "Tired of what? What the hell are you talking about?"

"I'm tired of you!" He yelled making the ginger flinch in surprise "I'm tired of being with you, worrying about you, changing everything about me for you sake. And now I have to go through a beating and near death to get the acceptance of a bunch of assholes that I don't even have any regard for?"

Ichigo wasn't scowling, or frowning. His teeth were clenched giving Grimmjow the angriest look he gave anyone in his life "And you're blaming me for this? I just lost most of my friends to save your ass and this is what I get?"

"And what about what I've lost? Do you even know what I gave up by coming to live here? I was Tia's right hand, I was practically ruling over Las Noches and I gave it all up for you" He yelled back "And in exchange you treated me like shit for months, hurt and beat me. I've been humiliated by you and your kind! That's it, this is where I draw the line, I've given enough of my pride to you."

"And what about all your promises to me? That you would stay by my side and never leave me no matter what?" Grimmjow didn't reply he just glared at the ginger "Answer me" Ichigo demanded clenching his fists. "Guess you are exactly what everyone was telling me, I was just too blind to see it. You're nothing more than a filthy Espada who toys with people for his own pleasure" Grimmjow glared at him but gave no response. He turned to leave but was stopped by the gingers hand on his shoulder "W-Why are you doing this?" his voice cracked up, exhaustion and sadness taking hold of him.

"Do you really want me to say it?" The panther's voice was slowly changing from the soft warm tone he usually used with Ichigo to his old, cold and full of hatred voice.

When he didn't get a reply from the ginger, and knowing he had to put an end to this, he turned to face him "I don't lo…" He was cut off by Ichigo's hand that held his mouth "Don't!" His tears started flowing down his cheeks. The day started out so perfectly yet ended in the most horrible of ways "Don't you dare say it." Grimmjow moved back setting his mouth free "This place is all yours" After dropping his keys to the floor he took his leave, slamming the door behind him leaving Ichigo alone to collapse on the floor unable to stop the waterfall of tears.