DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH.
Warning: gin-kira fluff galore.
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Chapter 13:
Gin was rubbing the places where his face was sore and slightly bleeding, a rather thoughtful look on his face. He stopped and turned to look at the blond man, who was hesitantly approaching him. There was a scared and worried look on Izuru; something that the silver haired man realized was entirely out of place on that pretty face.
"Com'ere Izuru-chan." He held his arms out invitingly.
The blond sat beside him on the couch and wrapped his arms around the other's frail frame. He buried his face on the junction between the man's neck and shoulder. He then lifted his head up to nuzzle the other man's face. He really did not have any words for what he was feeling, but he felt as if his breath was knocked out of him when he saw Gin hurt.
"Don' worry, I'll be okay." Gin smiled, but it was a smile rarely seen on him, a genuine smile.
Izuru tightened his embrace a fraction. Then it dawned on him that he must care for the other man deeper than he ever cared to admit. He also wished that he could see more of this Gin that he was seeing, caring, affectionate and protective.
"I'll—I'll just get the first aid kit…" the blond timidly got up but was stopped by a hand on his wrist.
"I said no' t' worry Izuru-chan." He then drew the blond back into his arms. "'Sides, I feel better dis way."
"But you're still bleeding." The blond retorted without much power, squirming in his arms, but not trying to break away from it all. He felt Gin hum contentedly, then said "'Kay then, but on one condition tho'… ya have t' stay th' night wi' me." The silver haired man again smiled, then kissed the blond tenderly on his forehead.
"It's a deal."
If there was one word that could describe what the silver haired man was feeling, it was happy. He really did not mind if he had to take advantage of a tangerine haired punk or get beaten up by said punk's boyfriend in the process to get to this point with his cute Izuru-chan. He really did not mind it at all, so long as his Izuru-chan was by his side.
The blond went back with the first aid kit at hand. He then proceeded to tend Gin's sore face and the few shallow cuts on it.
"Ow! That hurts…" Gin whined like a child.
The blond smiled affectionately, but did not stop tending the other's injuries. "There, all done. You'll feel good as new in the morning."
Gin wrapped his arms around Izuru once more. He then yawned widely. "It's been a long day." He quipped.
The other man tried hard not to react but the silver haired man felt him tense up. "Don' worry Izuru-chan…" he whispered, "it'll all be okay."
Izuru could only sigh in defeat. Only if you stay out of trouble will everything be okay.
Morning came soon enough for Izuru. He woke up a bit disoriented but calmed down when he saw the familiar enough ceiling. He was in Gin's bedroom. Yet the other man was nowhere in sight. He got up from his comfortable in bed and realized he was fully clothed… because nights at the other man's place always meant one thing. But this was more than a welcome change.
He silently trod the carpeted way to the bathroom to wash his face. As he looked at the mirror, his thoughts went back to last night's events. He felt so hurt when he saw his Gin being beaten by an irate Shuuhei. Because I love him. With the sudden realization, he felt unburdened in what seemed like ages.
He found Gin in the kitchen, humming, as he cooked breakfast for two. The other man turned and smiled gently at him. I'm probably still dreaming… He never smiled at me like that…
"Breakfast will be ready in five minutes."
Both men ate in companionable silence. The table was cleared in the same lingering silence.
Izuru was jolted out of his thoughts by a hand on his arm.
"You've been quiet… is something wrong Izuru-chan?" the man whispered gently.
The other man did not reply. What he got though was arms wound themselves around his frame and then the sweetest kiss stole itself on his lips. In Gin's opinion, nothing could be better than this.
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A/N: honestly, I'm on a roll! I just finished this chapter, and I'm working on the next one… well, actually, this story is about to end. (sheepish grin) but worry not because I already have an idea for my next fanfic and boy, do I love unorthodox pairings… well, if that's not a hint, I don't know what is. Until the next chapter. =)