Ch 37: Lunch

I was playing around on my computer when the sound of someone knocking at the front door interrupted me. Expecting it to be Ulquiorra I pushed back in my seat and headed down the steps at a leisurely pace. Nnoitora had left about an hour ago so basically it would just be me and Ulquiorra till we decide on where to go for lunch.

Another loud knock made me pick up my pace to the door that I pulled open onto a slightly disturbing scene.

It was Ulquiorra but his face was just drained of any emotion; not that he usually had any emotion but it was less than his usual blank stare.

"Is everything alright?"

"That woman was draining." The smaller teen leaned forward so he could rest his forehead on my shoulder, "She made me talk. The whole time."

Repressing a smart ass reply I settled for giving him a reassuring pat on the shoulder as I led him back into the house. "Was it really that bad?"

"Yes." He stated a bit annoyed as he wrapped his arms around my neck and for a second I wasn't sure if I should hold him back or be worried that he would take out his annoyance on me. "I'm starving too so you better have a good idea for lunch and if not you have a minute to think while I change." He pulled back, taking his arms with him, and started up the stairs.

'Damn he looks tired,' I thought running a hand through my hair. Since Ulquiorra had left earlier I changed into a more public attire with lose jeans but kept my skull shirt, honestly I had just hoped that he would want to stay home today and enjoy the time alone to 'mend' our relationship.

Nothing ever seems to go the way I want it to.

Sighing, I grabbed the car keys out of its dish by the door and fished my wallet from my pants pocket to see how my funds were holding up. We were most likely just gonna go to some fast food place somewhere so I deemed myself well prepared for the day ahead.

Quicker than I expected the sound of Ulquiorra's footsteps were descending the steps. "You're a quick bastard aren't you?" I teased, turning to face him. He was in tight worn gray jeans that were ripped at the knees along with a black and white stripped long sleeved shirt under a gothic band tee, "A casually dressed one too."

"I know your just planning on going to a fast food place so don't complain about the way I dress." He commented dryly but a smile was just noticeable as it pulled at the corners of his lips.

Pulling open the door again I stood out of the way so he could pass, "Yeah, yeah you cheeky bastard. All I meant was its toned down compared to what you usually wear." I made sure the door was locked behind us before following Ulquiorra to the car.

"So where are we going?" The smaller teen asked as I situated myself behind the stearin wheel.

I waited till I was strapped in and the car was running just to tease him a bit, one cause I could and two he made the cuties face when he was annoyed. "I was thinking of Burger King if that's alright?"

He immediately pulled a face.

"Something wrong?"

"I would rather deal with greasy McDonalds food then that shit.*" He crossed his arms as if it would make a bigger impact on his point; it didn't but I wasn't about to argue.

I put the car in reverse and started out of the driveway, "McDonalds it is then." My boyfriend huffed as if he still wasn't pleased with where we were going but didn't' actually say anything against it. The first few blocks were traveled in silence and by the fifth block I decided to breach the quiet. "So what exactly did you talk about with the therapist?"

He shifted his gaze from the window to me and studied me for a few seconds probably debating if he really wanted to tell me.

"You don't need to tell me I was just wondering." I shrugged and we just dropped the conversation. Five minutes later we pulled up to the golden arches and my attention went to fighting the lunch rush for a parking spot.

"Ahha! Finally!" I couldn't help but cheer when I was finally able to get a spot and it didn't even bother me that Ulquiorra shot me an are-you-serious look. "Alright chow time. Get out."

"A bit eager aren't you?" Ulquiorra asked, closing the door with a bit more force than needed.

Rolling my eyes I answered with a sarcastic 'well I'm freaking hungry' before wrapping my arm around his shoulder and leading him into the Resturant. The second the door was open we were greeted with the joy of at least twenty screaming kids and their stressed out parents.

Pointedly ignoring Ulquiorra's gaze I stepped up to the counter where a gender questionable teen was working, it could have been a girl but they were a little too flat chested to rule out them being a boy. Also there were pink diamonds drawn onto his forehead making his appearance even stranger, "Hey Grimmjow what can I do for you?"

A little started that they knew my name I wasn't sure how to respond at first and ended up staring at him for a moment. "Uh, hey. I'll just have a (,,,,,,,) and a large drink." I moved out of the way so Ulquiorra could order and was a bit preoccupied with the way the cashier was looking over my boyfriend.

It wasn't like Hichigos hungry once over the person behind the counter seemed to be studying and judging him.

I didn't like it.

I was too busy glaring at the cashier that I didn't' realize Ulquiorra had finished his order and both of the smaller teens were waiting on me to pay. A throat being cleared pulled me from my thoughts and I dug out my wallet.

"What do you want to drink?" Ulquiorra ask, grabbing the two paper cups we had been given.

After a quick glance at the soda machine I decided on a Dr. Pepper and he went to go fill our drinks. The cashier was still eyeing the pale teen and I shoved my money at him to break the gaze, "Here."

Seeming a bit startled but it didn't deterring the smile that broke across his face, "You should keep a closer eye on your boyfriend Grimmjow, someone may try to pick him up."

"Screw you." Sure it was harsh since I didn't' know the guy or girl or whatever it was but they deserved it. Not waiting for my change I grabbed the food and stormed off the table that Ulquiorra had occupied.

My expression must have been showing just how I felt because Ulquiorra looked a bit worried. Before he could ask what was wrong I shoved his food towards him and took the seat across from him.

As we ate my eyes would occasionally glance over to the cashier, who I now decided to label as a guy; apparently this was starting to bother Ulquiorra so he said something that caught my off guard. "Do you wanna know what I told the therapist?"

My attention was immediately back on the teen across from me. "Yes!"

"Well," He took a swig of his drink, "Mrs. Unohana asked me why I…hurt myself and I kind of told her about us."

I nodded and that seemed to surprise him, "What?"

"You're not mad that I told her about us?"

Now it was my turn to be surprised, "No. She can't tell anyone and besides it's not like your parents would be all that upset that you have a boyfriend right?" I mean his parents know he's gay so they would be happy to know he was with someone.

"Right, she can't tell. My father was also brought into the conversation and now I have a joint session with him tomorrow." Dipping some of his fries in ketchup he paused to take a bit of them, "It should be interesting."

I nudged him with my foot under the table, taking the time to slowly rub up one of his legs. "You'll have to tell me all about it. Speaking of it tomorrow what time do you want to get up for school?"

"I'm not going."

Well that was quick, "Ah, yes you are."

"….."

This was gonna be a problem. I sighed rubbing the bridge of my nose with my thumb and forefinger, "Alright why not?"

"…..I didn't exactly make the best first impression on people." His eyes drifted down to the mostly eaten burger in front of him. Was what other thought of him really that big of a problem?

If there wasn't a table between us and a bunch of little kids I would have pulled Ulquiorra close to me and kissed him to reassure him that everything was fine. But since there were a few things in the way I refrained myself. "Fuck other people!" A few glares from annoyed parents were shot at me, "As long as you stick with me no one will bother you."

"What about during classes?"

He was not going to make this easy. "I'm in your gym class and you have Stark in Art. Between the two of us you won't get shit from anyone." Maybe my argument had a few holes, like the fact that Stark slept through his classes, but I didn't want Ulquiorra to feel cornered tomorrow.

Though he still looked like he was against going to school tomorrow Ulquiorra didn't' say anything else as I gathered up our trash and stood. The paler teen followed my lead by grabbing both of our drinks and following me to the trash can by the door. "Now tomorrow I don't want to hear another word about you not going got it?" I swung my arm over his shoulder and lead him back out to the car; since it was such a casual gesture I didn't mind doing it in public.

"Fine. I won't say anything."

"You also can't pretend to be asleep when I try to get you up."

"Damn."

Smirking I pushed him towards the passenger side of the car. As I pulled my own door open I noticed the cashier from earlier walking across the parking lot in casual clothes indicating that his shift was over. A grand idea popped into my head. I hurried to strap myself in and turn on the car before I lost sight of the gender questionable teen and slowly drove the car right up behind him.

"What are you doing?"

I ignored Ulquiorras question, putting all my focus into moving the car as slowly as possible so as to not alert the teen that he was being followed. When I judged that I was close enough I pushed my palm down on the horn and the guy latterly jumped off the ground.

"HAHAHA!" I laughed as the cashier placed a hand over their heart and turned to face the car. Sending him a full teeth grin I waved as I drove past him.

*I'm sorry about dissing on Burger King but I don't think Ulquiorra would be that excited by a whopper.*

Also, Luppi is the cashier at McDonalds. Honestly he's one of my favorite characters and I wanted to write him into a small role for a while so here he is and he's gender questionable cause I though he was a girl till I heard his voice in the anime. :)

Finally, next Friday I'm gonna be touring a college (it makes me feel old ;_;) so hopefully I will be able to upload on Saturday instead. By hopefully I mean if, I'll be gone from Wednesday morning to Friday night and thought I'll be on spring break I don't know if the chapter will be done by the time I leave. If it isn't then the following week I will try for two uploads.

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