Chapter 14

Grimmjow could only manage to stare in shock at what Ichigo had just said. He didn't mean it? Does that mean..he does love him? The very thought made Grimmjow's stomach twist. He had never experienced such an emotion and quite frankly, didn't want to. Grimmjow feared very little, but things like this did make him want to run. Sure he did feel something for Ichigo, but admitting it was love? So soon? No. He couldn't bring himself to kiss Ichigo back.

"Something wrong?" Ichigo asked worriedly. Grimmjow let out a sigh and averted his gaze.

"I can't do this" he sadly said. He really didn't want to hurt the poor berry, but what else could he do? He didn't see the confusion and sadness fill Ichigo's eyes. The shinigami had just come to terms that he did indeed have strong feelings for the ex espada that could very well be love, and now he was being rejected. Why had Grimmjow given him those signals? He had kissed back during their two weeks together, so why not now?

"You never cared..I was just some cheap thrill, wasn't I!" Ichigo yelled now furious at the idea of being used. Grimmjow was taken back by the sudden outburst.

"No! Its not that..it's just.." Grimmjow quickly defended, though not knowing what to say. How could he explain this?

"It's just what! You know, I thought something had actually happened over the last two weeks, but I guess not. I can't believe I actually thought I loved y-"

"Don't say it! Just shut up right now!" Grimmjow interrupted the others rant. He hated feeling like this. His heart was pounding, he felt weak and scared and just not himself, all over a simple word. But it wasn't simple and he knew it. He just wanted to run as realization hit Ichigo.

"Don't tell me you're scared..Why can't I say it? I do lo-"

"I said shut up! I am not scared! Just don't say that damned word!" Grimmjow yelled growing more angry. Ichigo suddenly found amusement in this, and took advantage of it.

"Oh? I can't say I loooooovveee yo-"

"Don't say it! This isn't funny!"

"Quit being a wimp and accept it! I L-O-V-E-"

"I'm not a wimp! Keep pushing it shinigami and I swear I'll kill you! Just don't fucking say that word" Grimmjow angrily threatened. Ichigo only grew more amused and took a step forward with a cocky grin. Grimmjow took a defensive stance and stepped back, only to back into the wall. He mentally cursed himself as his fear grew. Now he felt trapped and it was some sort of joke to the berry! Ichigo continued stalking forward, ready to pounce at any moment. Grimmjow was pressed flat against the wall and soon their faces were inches apart, making the bluenette blush a little.

"Grimmjow" Ichigo whispered.

"W-what?" Grimmjow nervously replied.

"I love-"

"Shut up!"

"I looove-"

"I mean it!"

"I love you!" Ichigo quickly responded, sending Grimmjow over the edge. He shoved the snickering berry away and in a flash hopped out the window and dove into his car. Without hesitation he sped away leaving a slightly still amused strawberry. Grimmjow's heart raced all the way home as the words echoed in his head.

...

It was now late at night and Ichigo lay awake in his bed, pondering the days earlier events. He did feel terribly disappointed at Grimmjow's actions, but something told him it wasn't over. As if on que, he felt another reiatsu enter his room and thanked the soul king he was on his stomach, pillows hiding his wide grin. He knew immediately who it was, but pretended to be sleeping.

"Damnit. Damnit damnit damnit. You little piece of shit. I told you, don't say it. But what did you do? You fucking said it. Now I actually have to deal with these damned emotions that I have never had, and it's your fault. You just had to worm your way into my..nnng..heart. I can't believe I actually said that. Damnit..I..I love you too" Grimmjow whispered to the seemingly unconscious body. He nearly screamed when he got a response.

"Was that so hard?" Ichigo snickered. Grimmjow could practically hear the shit eating grin in his voice.

"You..you little sneaky piece of-"

"Now now lets not use foul language"

"I'll kill you"

"No you won't, because you love me"

"Shut up!" Grimmjow yelled no longer whispering. Ichigo snickered and turned to face the frazzled espada, feeling overjoyed.

"Heh..I love you too Grimmy" Ichigo said half seriously. Grimmjow blushed a little and growled. He gasped as a strong hand pulled him down by the collar, making his lips meet with the others. He nearly forgot how to breathe. The kiss was full of passion and love, something Grimmjow wasn't use to. He curiously poked his tongue out, sliding it across Ichigo's lower lip, marveling at the reaction he got. Ichigo pulled his body on top, putting them in a compromising position. He let out a low growl that sent a shiver up the berries spine. The kiss deepened as Ichigo's tongue wrestled with Grimmjow's, fighting for dominance. Both men were stubborn, neither of them gave into the struggle for power. This only made Grimmjow want more. He needed to prove his dominance, but so did Ichigo.

In Hueco mundo, you were either dominant or submissive. Grimmjow had always been the dominant one, so naturally he was use to coming out on top, but apparently Ichigo was the same, which was something Grimmjow wasn't use to. Not even Aizen would put two dominant arrancar together, which kind of surprised Grimmjow, seen as how he was after all a sick bastard. But now he had to fight for dominance against his berry, the only person he ever had feelings for. And damnit he was going to win.

A/N: Bum bum buummmmm. I wasn't going to turn this into the whole alpha beta thing, since a lot of people seem to be doing that, but it's kinda hard not to. I doubt this will turn into an Mpreg, but you never know. Also, I will continue trying to keep the rating at a T, just cuz I don't feel like making it some sort of hardcore porno. I'm only 16 man! T for teenager! Ah anyways, reviews are of course welcome and appreciated!