Funny thing. I just noticed that I was using Kyoraku instead of Shunsui, which is his first name. I am so glad you guys read through it not noticing it or noticed it but was nice enough to let it slide. Well guess what? I am not letting it slide (so critical of myself lol ) I corrected the name in the past chapters including this one. I'm sorry I had to it was soooo going to bother me I can't believe I did that. lol. Sorry it's been awhile sine I last updated I had the chapter saved it's just that I needed time to sit down and correct it. Also, been extremely excited with the Bleach Novel, it has slight Ichihime but that little bit is make my heart explode. = )
"Nothing like climbing to the top and breathing in fresh mountain air," Isshin said as he pumped his chest out, gazing at the view from the mountain's ledge. He heard the complaints of his daughters as they walked up weary from the mountain's path, that their father found. "Come on this huge ledge is a good enough spot to settle down and rest."
Yuzu looked around at the height they were currently at. She was sort of comforted by the fact that there was a man made fence that ran along the edge of the mountain, in case anyone lost their footing. "At least there are stone shaped seats around so we can have a seat," she said breathlessly, sluggishly, walking up to the seats and settling down.
"I only came here because you were so annoyingly loud and crying," Karin said irritated as she sat as well, looking at the ocean's horizon. The breathtaking view she saw was the only perk of climbing up this mountain and not feeling like this was a waste of her time.
"Look at that view and tell me you're not glad to be here with your Papa." He grinned at Karin, causing her to avoid his stare, annoyed that she couldn't fully disagree with his comment.
"Tou-san it is quite lovely, but did we really have to walk all the way up here. Couldn't we have seen this view at our rooms?" Yuzu said drinking from her water bottle and wiping the sweat from her brow.
"It's not the same, you wouldn't feel the sense of accomplishment of making it to the top. Feeling the adrenaline rush coursing through your veins, the pride you'll feel knowing that you conquered this mountain." He rambled on as Karin shook her head, annoyed as she began to glance at her phone. Just as she was about to unlock her phone, it was quickly snatched away by her father as his grin widen.
"Are you kidding me?" Karin seethed glaring at her father, as he held the phone and placed it in his pocket.
"I told you it is Father and Daughter Time, so no texting. We are going to sit here for awhile, enjoy the view, and talk." He sat in between the girls.
"Talk? Oh no! I'm so out of here." Karin began to get up but her father hugged her close also grabbing Yuzu for a hug.
"Now Karin, it's just you're Papa. It's been such a long time, I haven't spent any time with my two favorite girls. It... It makes me sad." He began to cry, causing Yuzu to worry.
"Oh, Tou-san! I'm sorry we haven't spent time together, we've just been busy with school and you with the clinic." Yuzu said as she hugged her father who wiped his tears from his face, as he looked at his other daughter who rolled her eyes.
"Fine! Just stop acting like an idiot and please act normal." Karin said as the older man nodded and smiled.
"Well, *cough* It's just that I'm a little emotional that you girls have grown so fast. You already have boyfriends that are …... already men." He was about to cry when he stopped the urge to once he saw Karin's glare.
"We're the same age when Ichigo started dating, why is it even an issue?" Karin asked glaring at her father.
"The rules for a seventeen-year-old boy is completely different for a seventeen-year-old girl," Isshin informed them, causing Karin's eye to twitch.
"Which are unfair!" Karin blurted out. "He was able to stay out later, never had a time limit on phone calls, and you even encouraged him to go out and have sex."
"Now Karin, I don't believe I encouraged him, " The older man chuckled nervously.
"Tou-san, you gave him a box of condoms and wrapped it up like a present on his bed, each month." Yuzu nervously said.
"Don't try to deny it. Ichigo used to yell out every single time you did it." Karin said agreeing with her sister. Isshin looked at both his daughters as he rubbed his chin thinking.
"Hmmmmm! It's because you're my sweet little girls and Ichigo is my first born son," he proudly said.
"That's such bullshit!" Karin folded her arms.
"You'll understand when you are older and have children of your own..." Isshin said as he paused for a moment then continued, " When I mean to have children, that's not until way in the future, well into your 40s."
"40s!" Both girls yelled in unison staring at him.
"Many women are able to have children at the age of 40 because they focused on getting an education and then a successful career."
"Women can accomplish that way before that age," Yuzu said.
"Or there is also a life of celibacy." He grinned as he gave a thumbs up.
"I knew this was about sex." Karin's voice rose as her voice carried throughout the mountain.
"This is not about sex, I'm just making sure my babies know their options, are well informed, and prepared."
"We've been over this dad, you've talked about the birds and the bees with us and safe sex repeatedly," Karin said like she was bored talking about this subject.
"I know I've talked about it with you, but have I explained the benefits of celibacy also."Isshin eyes perked up receiving glares from his dark-haired daughter.
"You've explained that to us already, practically shoving it in our faces. Can we please talk about something else?" Karin rubbed the bridge of her nose clearly getting irritated with her father.
Isshin sighed in defeat, rubbing his chin once more in thought.
"I'm sorry, it may seem like I'm being unfair to the both of you and being real lax with Ichigo." He saw both girls faces nod in agreement but continued to listen to him. "Understand as a parent, Masaki and I groomed Ichigo to be the man that he is today. I trust him to be a gentlemen and I've drilled into him the qualities of what makes a man a real man. I'm telling you this because I can honestly know that Orihime is in good hands with my son. I'm a little worried and hesitant with you girls because I don't know a thing about these boys you're both seeing. So please be patient with me, I trust you more than anything, it's just..." Isshin looked out staring at the sea.
"Give them a chance Tou-san, you'll see that you'll have nothing to worry about." Yuzu smiled at her father leaning against him while holding his hand.
"Yeah, Goat-chin! You know you raised us to be smart girls. What makes you think we'll do what mom did and marry a complete idiot." She smirked wickedly.
"Karin! That is not nice," Yuzu yelled.
"I was just kidding if anything I hope the person I'm with is as dedicated and loving as you dad. I'm sorry, you're not a complete idiot." She laughed hugging her father and giving him a light peck on the cheek.
Isshin felt so overwhelmed with feelings of love from his daughters that he began to tear up as his chin started to tremble. Yuzu began to see her father tear up as a small tear fell down her cheek, Karin looked at the both of them as she continued to hug her father shaking her head.
"I can't believe I'm related to this family." She said as the three of them sat there in silence at that mountaintop, watching the sunset.
As Nel picked up the pace, he casually pushed forward, showing off with ease. She could feel the adrenaline kick in and her body feeling the strain of pushing herself as she ran alongside him, smiling. He grinned, running in unison for only just a moment before he began to speed up once more. She felt so annoyed, every time she caught up with him he went faster, she could feel her legs and stomach start to cramp up, but she continued. She made it over a path that went over a hill when she didn't see his presence, he suddenly disappeared.
She stopped, slowly trying to catch her breath as she gasped for air, she wiped the sweat from her brow. She noticed her surroundings, they had ran all the way to the island's port, she walked along the streets that held small shops for tourist that were now closed. Trying to look for her boyfriend when she felt a presence heading fast towards her, she quickly dodged the collision. Grimmjow caught himself just before he slammed into the walls of a closed shop. He laughed as he turned just in time to block a kick that was headed to his chest. Nel used her other foot to push his chest as he hit the wall, she escaped from his grasp as she back flipped.
"So playing rough Nel?" He grinned, still leaning against the wall.
"Me? What the hell were you trying to do, you almost bashed me against the wall." She yelled at him, hearing his loud arrogant laugh.
"Oh shut up, I wasn't going to slam into you. I was trying to run up and slightly push you against the wall."
"Slightly?" She gave him an irritated glare, she pushed him back against the wall when he tried to walk to her. He caught her wrist as her body was pushed against the wall, using the weight of his body onto hers.
"Yes slightly! He said as she could see his full canines with the grin he showed her. He looked down at her body, more excited at the display of skin she showed wearing tight black mini shorts and black sports bra. He trailed his hand down to her backside, giving her light smack on her bottom.
"Ouch," She moaned out as she blushed, " What was that for?"
"That's for last night. Right now, I'm horny as fuck and you have the nerve to change into shorts that let your ass hang out." He groaned out, grabbing her bottom tightly.
"Mmm well deal with it like you did last night," she said smiling at him, as his grin fell for a moment before it grew again.
"Deal with it?" He laughed as his head leaned back before he returned inches from her face. " Why the fuck should I use my hand again, when I can use your mouth instead." He cheekily said.
She angrily glared at him, " You can be such an asshole sometimes. Why don't you use your mouth for something useful like pleasing me instead of saying irritating things." She raised her brow in triumph.
He didn't say anything as he just stared at her with a slight smile, that made her a little nervous. "That mouth of yours is something, Nel." She felt his fingers brush the hem of her shorts, before it settled there slightly tugging it down. "Such a slick mouth," he said, forcibly kissing her lips by surprise as he hungrily entered her mouth with his tongue.
"NEL-CHAN!"
Both Nel and Grimmjow looked at each other wide-eyed, lips still touching when they heard the familiar voice again.
"NEL-CHAN! GRIMMJOW!"
Grimmjow turned to glance over, a little far off he could see Shunsui waving at them with a huge giddy smile. He could also see in the distance that he sat with his father, Jushiro, and the new arrival Jinta. They were sitting under a shaded tree talking amongst themselves.
"WON'T YOU JOIN US!" Shunsui yelled out.
"HELL NO!" Grimmjow yelled back, before receiving a quick shove from his girlfriend.
"Grimmjow! That's very rude." She told him as she started to walk towards them.
"FUCK!" She heard her boyfriend growl out. She ran to her father giving him a hug and kiss, doing the same to Uncle Jushiro. She greeted Jinta nervously before sitting next to her father, Grimmjow finally joined them angrily sitting beside Nel.
"What were you doing under here?" Nel asked her father who smiled at her.
"Your Uncle and I were enjoying a cup of sake here when we spotted Jinta running as well. So we asked him to join us, he was just showing us one of his fights with Dar..." Shunsui tried to think of the name before Nel rose up leaning forward.
"DARABA! Oh my god! Let me see," she excitedly said. Jinta swallowed hard as he had a slight blush on his cheeks from seeing the girl lean closer showing more of the exposed clevage, only making it worse when she jumped with excitement. "H..Here!" He nervously said giving her the phone. Nel took the phone as she sat back down, watching it intently. Grimmjow leaned over, glancing at the phone as he watched it with her. It was an intense fight as Jinta held his own with the seasoned fighter, coming out victorious in the end.
"Thanks! It was a really good fight," Nel gave back the phone smiling. Jinta took the phone, he always hated that he became embarrassed whenever a girl complimented him, especially a pretty one, all he could do was a nod.
"I agree, but he needs to work on his fucking defense more, when he gives his left jab he's completely open," Grimmjow said as he drank from his cup of sake, causing the redhead to glare at him as he put the phone away. Before he could say something, Shunsui came in Grimmjow's defense.
"Well I would have to agree with Grimmjow, but I would have told you much nicer," Shunsui told the young man, who held his tongue and bowed respectively.
"Not to say that your fighting isn't impeccable, you truly are talented at such a young age. With a seasoned fighter like Daraba, he saw the openings but with him being slower with age you were quick enough to counter. If it had been a much younger more experienced fighter they would of seen your disadvantage and use it against you." Jushiro explained to the red-headed young man, who seemed to listen intently as he nodded.
"Here I thought Grimmjow was being an asshole again." Jinta grinned at the blue haired man who eyed him.
"If I was trying to be an asshole, I wouldn't have said shit and just like my father said, let an experienced fighter fuck your shit up." Grimmjow glared at him, Jinta did the same but then looked confused.
"Father?" Jinta asked the blue haired man. Grimmjow noticed his choice of words as he looked to Jushiro and looked away, as he drank more sake.
"Recent events have shed light that Grimmjow is my son," Jushiro said with a whisper as he drank from his cup also.
"So he's not only the grandson of the renowned Genryusai Jaegerjaquez but also the quiet assassin Jushiro, " Nel explained proudly as she explained her Uncle with a hint of mystery in her voice. Shunsui began to laugh with her daughter as the older white haired man nervously smiled.
"Quiet Assassin?" Jinta asked. "I'm afraid I only know what the public knows about the Odershavanks and there's not a whole a lot about you except that you were the co-founder along with Shunsui and Kiyoko Jaegerjaquez."
"That's the beauty of it, Nel and I are the face of Odeshavank's dojo, well now merging with Jaegerjaquez, Jushiro is the real brains. The name silent assassin was given to him by Genryuusai because his moves are as silent as the cherry blossoms movement in the wind but his attack is as deadly as a viper's strike."
"How come he's never displayed them," Jinta asked.
"Oh, he's displayed them but only to those closest to him or those who have the unfortunate chance of meeting him," Nel answered.
"Nel-chan please not this again," Jushiro shook his head slightly flattered by the praise. "Could we please talk about something else."
"I guess we can talk about something else, you'll be able to see first hand when we are at the dojo." Shunsui reminded everyone as he drank from his cup."Nel you can spare with daddy and show me how strong you've gotten."
"But I want to spare with Uncle Take," Nel pouted. Jushiro was about to drink from his cup when he placed it down, "Now Nel, you do remember last time what happened. You get quite upset."
"That's because you let me win all the time father, and Uncle Take is purposely holding back, which is unfair." She crossed her arms, glancing at him as he nervously laughed.
"Now Nel-chan, I have you know that I am very serious when I fight," Shunsui said staring at his daughter seriously.
"You are a such a liar! My sparring partner is Ulquiorra because out of everyone he is the best, besides Tatsuki who had skill. Before he came to the dojo, no one else could contend with me. Not that I couldn't handle Ulquiorra but he made it difficult. Imagine my surprise when his punches felt harder than my own father and uncle, right then I knew you both were holding back." Nel looked at both men she knew most her life as they avoided her glare.
"Nel-chan, it was just that …" Shunsui began to say but was quickly interrupted.
"If I had been a son you would have never had a problem, just because I'm a girl you think I'm some delicate flower," Nel said peeved.
"Now, now Nel-chan that is not true. If I had thought that I would have never had you learn martial arts at all. We tried several times to be serious with you and..." Shunsui began to rub the back of his neck a little hesitant.
"Nel-chan you don't like losing. Shunsui repeatedly tried going hard on you as you got older. You took losing rather hard, wouldn't talk to us for days. It broke your father's heart as well as mine." Jushiro said nervously as Nel looked at them both, feeling guilty.
"Told you Nel, when the princess is upset everyone needs to watch the fuck out," Grimmjow added.
"Would you shut up, Grimmy! Nel shouted, glaring at him.
"Don't be upset with me because they let you win," Grimmjow shouted back with a raised brow.
"So that little sparring with Nel-chan near the shop? You weren't letting her win?" Shunsui looked at Grimmjow smiling.
"Sparring?" He questioned but answered his own question when he comprehended what the older man was referring to. "That wasn't sparring, it's called foreplay." He stated bluntly.
Nel turned beet red as she pushed Grimmjow, "Grimmjow! Would you shut your mouth!" She yelled at him.
"What for? He fucking asked?" Grimmjow growled out.
"Jeez! I don't think I could say that shit to Kurosaki-san and be so damn blunt." Jinta shook his head chuckling.
"That's because you don't have the balls to say it in front of Isshin or Ichigo. Hell, you couldn't even man up and tell him that you were dating his daughter let alone say that you're fucking her." Grimmjow blurted out, causing the red head's eyes to widen.
"I'm …. I'm not fucking her," Jinta noticed his use of words as he looked to Shunsui and Nel and bowed apologetically, before glaring at him.
"It's no wonder you've been wound up, blushing and staring at Nel's tits." Grimmjow glared at Jinta, receiving the same treatment from the younger man.
"I.. I wasn't staring... Stop trying to make me out to be some fucking pervert," Jinta shouted out.
"This brings back memories," Shunsui began to chuckle as both men who were arguing stared at him awkwardly. "As I said once, I tried to woo your mother, Grimmjow, she was a stunningly beautiful lady. A few times, Jushiro and I would try to aggressively attack each other by throwing playful insults or spare to get her attention, but alas she fell in love with Jushiro. We three remained friends, and I realized that it was just a school boy's crush because I fell hard for someone else."
"Mom?" Nel said smiling, as Shunsui touched his daughter's nose with the tip of his finger and nodded 'yes.'
"That's what I've been trying to say. I mean you're very beautiful Nel and I still admire you as a fighter but it's just that, I l.. love Yuzu." Jinta stuttered avoiding everyone's stare.
"Awwww! That is so adorable Jinta. You know she feels the same way, a little birdie told me," Nel winked at him causing him to turn completely red.
"Well, a little birdie told me that a certain orange haired brother is still pissed off at you. Even if you don't believe it, I respect Renji so I'm going to let your fucking comments from before slide. I can't say the same for Ichigo though, he's a whole another story." Grimmjow chuckled.
"Well, I'm not afraid of him," Jinta stated, as Jinta chuckled.
"Look Jinta, Renji and I met at the dojo that you yourself was a part of. Becoming friends with Ichigo he started to enroll at our dojo. Sensei made a special class when Renji and I enrolled due to others not being a challenge and Sensei not wanting my grandfather to be aware that he was letting his grandson train at his dojo. Ichigo was part of that special class, the three of us trained hard. Don't you dare tell Ichigo this, but the thing with him that pissed me off was that the fucker was just naturally talented. Didn't need to be taught something a second time, it just seemed naturally easy to him." Grimmjow said scratching the back of his head, annoyed.
"Renji said the same thing," Jinta added.
"Sounds to me like Renji and you got your ass handed to you by Ichigo," Nel said smiling.
"I didn't fucking say that," Grimmjow yelled.
"Awww!" She reached out holding him close for a hug.
"Isshin also was naturally gifted," Shunsui stated.
"Which reminds me how do you know Kurosaki-san?" Nel asked.
"Oh, we hadn't seen each other in a while. We used to go to high school together, " Shunsui answered his daughter. "He was sort of aloof sort of man like myself, very intelligent, even though it didn't seem that way at first glance. We first met him at kendo class which Jushiro volunteered to teach. He just walked into our class one day stating that he wanted to be in the class. Jushiro did not like the fact that his reason being that he wanted to impress a girl. One month learning the basics, he literally beat students in the kendo club that was training with us for months, even years. One day the school gave clubs a half hour to talk or demonstrate why students should join them. As it was our clubs turn and Jushiro was explaining, Isshin decided to yell out a girl's name to get her attention. "Masaki, Over here!" he said. This only slightly peeved Jushiro to which he publicly asked if Isshin could come up and help demonstrate by sparing." Shunshui said only to be interrupted by Jushiro.
"I really don't think this is really necessary, old friend." Jushiro looked at his childhood friend in all seriousness.
"Awww I want to know what happened, Please let him finish Uncle Take." Nel gave him a pouty look to which the older white haired man gave in, as Shunsui continued.
"So as they began to spar, Isshin casually dodged Jushiro's strikes with ease. Sure Jushiro put in a few hits but Isshin had the most. At one moment, Isshin seemed to not pay attention, every chance he got he would smile, wink, or wave at someone in the crowd, specifically Masaki. This only upset Jushiro more, that he made to hit him in the stomach when Isshin bested him by taking his sword stick and raising it to his neck. Our time was up as we left the stage for the other club to speak next. Jushiro and I were shocked, what even shocked us more was that he thanked us and quit the club the next day. Told us that it impressed her and that martial arts was just a hobby he enjoyed doing, but he was more passionate about studying medicine." Shunsui finished.
"Did you guys remain, friends, after he quit?" Jinta asked.
"Sure we did, he knew how to hold his sake. We remained friends but after high school, he went into the medical field and married, we sort of drifted apart." Shunsui added.
"Did he ever shove it in your face that he bested you?" Nel asked Jushiro nervously, causing Jushiro to smile at her as he answered.
"With Isshin he was very sure of himself but never seemed to be openly arrogant, the last person to ever start a fight. He never mentioned that day he sparred with me, so it was completely cast aside. I learned to respect him for not pouring salt to my wounded pride." Jushiro laughed nervously.
"Renji says Ichigo is like that, he's not openly looking for a fight only when it's necessary. Even then he seems to try to avoid it." Jinta explained.
"Well, their father and son dynamic is something to watch." Grimmjow chuckled.
"Don't worry Grimmjow, with time you'll have your own father and son dynamic with Jushiro or if Nel provides you with a son." Shunsui raised his cup to Grimmjow and eyed his daughter.
"Daddy, please! We talked about this, " Nel said sounding irritated.
"I understand Nel! I'm not rushing you, I'm just excited at the prospect of grandchildren. Can you believe it old friend, our children making us grandparents someday." Shunsui chugged down his cup smiling at Jushiro who only nodded at his drunken friend.
Grimmjow remained silent as Nel nervously looked around avoiding his look, suddenly feeling the uncomfortable silence. "I think I'm going to leave and take a shower." She got up leaning down as she kissed Grimmjow on the lips and bowed to the other men at the table. "See you guys at dinner Grimmy, Uncle Take, Daddy, and Jinta."
Grimmjow saw her walking away smiling, he watched her amazing backside start to bounce when she began to pick up speed and run. He felt himself begin to grin when he felt his father's stares. He averted his attention from Nel to his father who drank and smiled.
"I'm glad that you found someone whom you truly care about, Grimmjow." Ukitake stated as his smile widen, causing his son to focus on his cup.
"Yeah blows my mind, the infamous Grimmjow. Used to hear stories from Renji bringing girls in droves to bed. Now you're just bringing one, never thought I'd see that. " Jinta shook his head as he began to laugh.
"So tell me Jinta, have you taken any of your fans to bed since Yuzu and you haven't done the deed yet? I mean a young guy like you kicking out females from his locker room, aching for a little Jinta action. Seems odd, unless something is wrong in that department," Grimmjow pointed down gesturing between Jinta's legs.
"Fuck you, Grimmjow. There's nothing wrong with me. Sure I have pretty girls fawning for me in my locker room, so what? Yuzu is special and no random girl is going to fuck up what she and I have." He looked at Grimmjow with fire in his eyes almost as bright as his red hair.
"I get it Jinta! Now you understand why I stopped sleeping around for Nel." Grimmjow growled out as Jinta understood as he nodded.
"I'm glad that you respect her enough to. There's nothing more beautiful than a good woman by your side." Shunsui said slightly smiling as he looked out to the vast ocean, " You two have a great woman, the reason I know because they come from the very same cloth. Masaki, from what I remember was a very sweet, funny and beautiful girl but was also determined with thick skin. Qualities that both her daughters possess. Nel-chan has her mother's beauty, nothing was inherited from me."
"Except for your stubbornness," Jushiro said as Shunsui began to chuckle.
"True, but she also has my late wife's sense of humor and caring demeanor. She also never judged, and just like Nel-can always seeing the good in me when I don't deserve it."
Grimmjow remained silent only nodding slightly to show he understood as the older man continued.
"Nel-chan also inherited a fighting spirit that I haven't seen since Kiyoko, you remember old friend?" Shunsui smiled, as Jushiro agreed.
"We used to spar together, nothing excited her more. It almost felt like a dance how in sync we were. After fighting, even though she seemed exhausted she had a huge smile on her face." Jushiro laughed as he reminisced.
"Such a shame you and Nel weren't able to know your mother's personally, instead of hearing old men talk," Shunsui said as he sighed.
"Well life doesn't give you fucking sunshine and daisies, now does it? Now if you plan on reminiscing about the past, I'll just head back," he said as he drank his last cup and slammed it down. "Seems pretty damn pointless talking about shit you won't have again." He added as he saluted goodbye.
"Grimmjow!" Jushiro yelled out, trying to get his son's attention.
"Fuck off!" He yelled back, still walking forward following the trail.
Jushiro made a face quite irritated as he watched his son walk.
"I'm going to head back as well, it was great talking. Thank you again Shunsui and Jushiro," Jinta said.
Both men nodded to the younger man, " Thanks Jinta for sitting and hearing the rants of old men," Shunsui said as he watched the young man bow to them and leave.
Jushiro was still watching the young man leave when he heard his friend across from him speak.
"You know he's hurting," Shunsui said. Ukitake looked at his friend as he reached for his drink.
"I know Shunsui, but Grimmjow's not the type to talk about his feelings," Jushiro said drinking from his cup.
"Well if he's not the type to talk, you can always beat it out of him... I mean spar with him." Shunsui smiled.
"I don't know if it's the sake but you're starting to make sense," Jushiro said as both men laughed and drank.
Karin watched as everyone sat around the dinner table. Noticing Jinta made to sit near her twin sister as her father sat in between them, pushing the redhead aside. He sat down as if he wasn't interrupting anything as Karin shrugged her shoulders, shaking her head as she sat by her sister.
"Tou-san," she heard her blond twin whine as Isshin looked at her daughter with concern.
"What's wrong Yuzu-chan? " he asked as she looked at her father dumbfounded.
"Can I please sit next to Jinta?" Yuzu asked as she began to blush.
Isshin looked at his daughter than at the red-haired man who had an annoyed face," Sure! Why didn't he sit with you in the first place?"
"I don't know, maybe it's because you purposely shoved me out of the way to sit next to your daughter." Jinta's eyed the older man who looked somewhat confused.
"Why would I need to shove you, what would I gain from that?" Isshin smirked, as he continued to sit in between the couple.
"Exactly what you're doing Goat-chin! Your goal is trying to keep them at a distance. Also how long are you planning to keep my phone?" She asked as she slouched down waiting for his answer.
"You've been on your phone since you got here, it's time for you to be among the living. Instead of texting to Toshi." She knew her father said his name wrong on purpose to irk her.
"TOSHIRO! Well, it's called a long distance relationship. Of course, that's the only way I can get in contact with him." She reminded him but heard a menacing giggle coming from Rukia.
Most of the people at the table looked to her as she took a bite of her food and continued to smile.
"Umm Rukia, is there a reason for the weird laughter?" Renji asked as he waited.
"I might have done something." She said vaguely.
"Done what?" Renji said impatiently.
"Oh! I called in a favor. Which reminds me." Rukia pulled out her phone texting.
"Rukia?!" Renji blurted out as she prevented him from saying anything else as she lifted her hand, to check her incoming text.
"Oho! Just give it five minutes Renji! Karin is not going to need her phone." Rukia said as she gave a suspicious laugh. Everyone continued to eat but Karin looked confused as she slouched in her chair further, just poking at the food on her plate.
Five minutes had past when a servant girl came waltzing in with red tinted cheeks, heading closer to Rukia to whisper in her ear.
"Send him in," she said to the servant girl who bowed and walked back to the dining entrance. She opened the door as she nervously smiled, her tone increasing in redness as she showed the guest in.
"Thank you, I appreciate your help," the tall white haired young man said to the servant girl, who became speechless as she stuttered her thanks and left the room.
"Toshiro Hitsugaya, Welcome!" Rukia yelled out waving at him to come over as he walked up and shook her hand as well as Renji and Byakuya's. He wore a white dress jacket over a turquoise shirt and faded jeans. Karin watched with utter shock as she felt her face begin to flush.
"So Toshiro is going to be staying with us, his coach was kind enough to let him take some time off to join us, with a bit of persuasion on my part," Rukia told everyone at the table, as Renji could only imagine what sort of scary ultimatum she gave the couch.
"Thanks again! Kuchiki-san and Abarai-san in inviting me to your celebration." He bowed as he looked around the table spotting Karin.
"Karin is such a sweet girl, I couldn't let her be on this beautiful island by herself. Now that her sister has someone." Rukia said with a pleased smile on her face.
"What do you mean by herself, she has her Papa?" Isshin yelled as he pouted.
Karin embarrassed looked at her father, " We had our father and daughter time already, I am not spending the rest of the week with you..." Karin said irritated.
Isshin began to form tears as he began to cry, causing Toshiro to look at the older man with a quizzical expression masked with concern.
"Would you please stop already," she yelled as she received stares saying the rest with a whisper, " You're embarrassing me with your damn silliness."
"You must be Isshin Kurosaki," the handsome soccer player said appearing right behind them as he extended his hand to the crying older man. Isshin suddenly stopped as he stood up to grasp his hands firmly with a smile.
"Yes, I am Isshin Kurosaki, nice to meet you Toshiro."
"Karin talks about her family a lot," Toshiro added as he bowed to the older man.
"and how I want to escape," she added causing Toshiro to snicker a little but coughed to return back to his calm expression.
"She really doesn't say a lot of bad things, and you are Yuzu?" He nonchalantly said in his deep tone. He held out his hand looking with stern eyes at the girl, who blushed and nodded.
"Y...Yes, it's Y...Yuzu! Nice to m.. meet you Toshiro." She smiled as she shook his hand nervously. Jinta wasted no time shoving his hand towards the white haired man.
"Jinta!" The red haired man said as he aggressively shook his hand, Toshiro looked at Jinta as if observing him, as he nodded.
"And Ichigo," Toshiro said reaching across the table to shake the orange haired man. Ichigo looked at him curiously as he stood up to clasp his hand and shake.
"Karin talks about you the most," he bluntly said expression very neutral.
"Toshiro!" Karin yelled, feeling embarrassed again. Her boyfriend looking towards her direction as he saw her flushed face curiously.
"Sorry! I didn't know it was a secret," he calmly told Ichigo, as the white-haired man sat near Karin. He waved and nodded to everyone else, as Karin leaned into him whispering.
"You're such an idiot."
"I am not!" He shouted losing his composure as he blushed and averted looking at the stares. Karin smirked at causing him to yell and get embarrassed.
"So Toshiro? How were you able to get to take a break from an upcoming season? Coach Tachibana is very strict?" Tasuki asked him as he looked up.
"Tatsuki is it?" When the girl confirmed with a nod as he continued to answer her question.
" I suddenly received a call from someone, not knowing it was Rukia Kuchiki at the time, stating 'if I ever wanted to see Karin again I needed to hop on the next plane bound for Japan and that a car was waiting outside to take me to the airport'. She also said 'that everything would be taken care of including dealing with my couch.' My team was currently in Spain and I didn't know how to take it, as a prank or some crazed kidnapper threatening me." Toshiro explained his story.
"I did not sound crazed!" Rukia complained.
"If he ever wanted to see Karin again?' Rukia, you might as well have asked for ransom," Ichigo told his petite friend with a scowl, shaking his head at her ridiculous use of words.
"Oh Shut up Ichigo, you're being overly dramatic," Rukia said waving him off.
"Well it's been two years since we last saw each other, we tried to plan to meet up but with my hectic schedule with the league and college, it became rather difficult, " he said watching Karin from the corner of his eye, as his whole demeanor remained relaxed.
"Oh, he's so adorable. I just want to give him a hug." Rangiku gushed out, as Toshiro eyed the older woman, confused.
"Adorable?" That's not a word best to describe me." He began to tell her seriously but suddenly redden as Rangiku leaned forward displaying her cleavage to listen to him, as he looked away.
"Awww he's even more adorable when he blushes," Rangiku giggled, causing Toshiro to display a look of annoyance as he crossed his arms.
"Oy! What are you writing?" Jinta asked looking over Isshin's shoulders, as the older man finally let Yuzu and JInta sit together. He was secretly scribbling down something in a small notebook, the red-haired leaned closer, " Jinta three marks, Toshiro ten marks? What the hell?" Jinta yelled out glaring at the older man.
"Nothing that concerns you, my boy." Isshin laughed putting the small notepad away, patting the upset red head on the shoulder.
"Doesn't concern me? It has my damn name on it? " Jinta growled out.
"It's pretty obvious, he's seeing who's going to be his #1 favorite." Rangiku mused as she tried to contain her laughter.
"Oh No! Rangiku! More like who's going to be my # 2. #1 will always go to Orihime-chan," he doted over his future daughter in law who blushed.
"Thank you, Kurosaki-san, " Orihime said smiling.
"Now Orihime-chan what have I told you about calling m, Papa." He grinned, causing his son's eyes to twitch.
"P...Papa-san!" Orihime said trying it out as she giggled.
"Looks like your # 3 Jinta, unless you grow a pair of tits," Grimmjow said as he laughed.
"Fuck you Grimmjow, I don't give two fuc...mmmm" Jinta began to say as Yuzu covered his mouth with her hand, he turned to glance at her.
"Jinta! It doesn't matter as long as you're my # 1." she smiled releasing her hands to reveal his grin. He leaned in closer to Yuzu's ear, " you'll always be my #1 too." He said as she turned beet red smiling. Jinta glancing at her lips leaned in only to have a hand block his way.
"Tou-san!" Yuzu complained seeing her father's hand in between her boyfriend and her.
"Making moves on Yuzu in front of her Papa, tsk-tsk, deduct all points, -40," Isshin said as he pulled out his notebook aggressively writing.
"Ummm Papa-san, Don't you think you're being unfair?" Orihime sheepishly said as the older Kurosaki looked at her curiously.
"I'm being unfair?!" Isshin having a sad expression.
"You never stopping me from kissing your son." Orihime pointed out, as Yuzu and Karin turned to look at their father.
"Well, that's because I know you Orihime-chan. I have no idea where he crawled from." The older Kurosaki said pointing at Jinta, as the redhead blew up.
"Oy! Crawled from?" Jinta seethed through clenched teeth.
"Tousan, that's enough. You promised to behave." Yuzu already irritated looked at her father sternly, trying to calm her boyfriend.
"He needs to learn how to take a joke, stop being sensitive. Right Ichigo?" Isshin asked his son. The orange haired gave him a look as he shook his head.
"Don't drag me into this," Ichigo said indifferently.
"Is that so, good for nothing son of mine. I just might adopt a new son." Isshin said as his son rolled his eyes, being bored of hearing this from his dad.
"Of course old man, whatever you need to do," Ichigo said, Isshin peeved at his son's nonchalant attitude. He grabbed Toshiro close to him as the younger man's eyes widen, spilling some of the contents of the cup he was about to drink on him.
"I might just adopt him, clearly he's polite and hardworking." Isshin boasted.
"Isshin-san, could you please let go of me," Toshiro expressed clearly uncomfortable as Isshin ignored his request, still holding on to him.
"Toshiro! Clearly, you're not going to be a soccer player all your life. You said you were busy at college, studying what?" Isshin asked releasing his hold, as the younger man fixed himself.
"Majoring in Astrobiology. I want to specialize in studying the Spector, chemistry and physical properties of ice relevant to comets, icy satellites, and planets. It sort of stemmed from research on ice particles when I volunteered for a month in Antarctica." He said wiping his clothes with a napkin.
"You have a thing for ice?" Renji said as the white haired man nodded, "Other than being a chappy fan Rukia loves everything about winter."
"Explains both their frigid personalities," Grimmjow said as he sipped his cup, Nel noticed the glares he was receiving as she blurted out.
"So how old are you again, Toshiro?" She shouted nervously. Toshiro averted his attention from Grimmjow to Nel, he still somewhat peeved from the tone in his voice.
"Seventeen!"
"Wow! Same age as Karin, you must be a true genius to skip so many grades." Isshin asked impressed as he continued to write in his small notebook.
"He's the youngest in his league and the youngest studying to be an astrobiologist, " Karin said grinning as Toshiro scowled at the attention.
"It's really not a big deal," Toshiro said.
"Come now, it's more than what my son's accomplished, he's just studying to be a doctor," Isshin said waving it off.
"Why are you saying It like it's nothing, aren't you a doctor yourself?" Ichigo growled out, staring at his father.
"If you wanted to impress me, you would have had your Ph.D. by the age of twenty."
Ichigo looked at his father with a look of total irritation, "Why do I even bother arguing with you, you're impossible." Ichigo said continuing eating his plate, ignoring his father.
"Now Isshin-san, don't be so hard on Ichigo. According to the hospital, he's accomplished things doctors who've been practicing medicine for more than 30+ years, have never done. He continues to amaze his fellow colleagues as well as myself." Retsu defended.
"That doesn't surprise me he's a Kurosaki after all. What surprises me Retsu, is a woman such as yourself fawning over a colleague, who's already engaged."
"I...Isshin-san that is not the reason I defended Ichigo. I.. I was just stating a fact." Retsu began to blush.
"Don't listen to that idiot, he's just pulling your leg," Ichigo added.
"Most of what Isshin says is to be taken with a grain of salt," Sora informed Retsu who smiled.
"Now Sora don't be jealous of Retsu having a small crush on my son. " Sora looked at the man with annoyance, as the elder Kurosaki ignored him," Ichigo doesn't seem to have that problem as he was Orihime's first crush." Isshin boasted. "Right Orihime?" He asked the girl who seemed to avoid her future father-in-law.
"Hmm," was all she could muster to say as she bit her lip.
"Oh-ho! Seems Ichigo has or had competition for Orihime's eyes."Isshin laughed as Ichigo raised a brow then glancing at his fiance.
"T...There's no competition... Papa-san, it was all in the past." Orihime stuttered giggling nervously.
"Stop making things worse than it is, old man. I don't care if she had a crush on a guy it's in the past, you're treating it like she's still in contact with him." Ichigo said brushing it off until he heard Karin chuckle but quickly realized her mistake as she began to cough.
"Oh man is my throat dry," she mentioned as she nervously drank her cup avoiding her brother's look.
"Oho! I see where this is going." Isshin said seriously as he sighed shaking his head.
"It's okay Orihime-chan! You felt you didn't want to tell Ichigo that you had an innocent crush on your Papa."
Orihime looked at Isshin confused, as she tilted her head to the side.
"Ano! I'm not sure what you mean, Papa-san?" Orihime fidgeted as she blushed. Suddenly Karin elbowed her father in the chin, "Don't flatter yourself Goat-chin! You're not the crush." She spouted, yelling at her father who fell on his back.
Ichigo watched as Orihime looked on, who seemed worried about his father's predicament. He didn't mind that she had a crush, it just sort of bothered him that she still talked with this guy. Orihime turned to look at Ichigo, who's scowl seemed apparent as she saw his eyes glancing at her with concern.
"I wouldn't worry about it Ichigo," Grimmjow said noticing Ichigo's demeanor.
"I'm not worried," Ichigo shrugged, straightening himself.
"If it was in the past it was probably some pretty boy, that probably can't get it up," Grimmjow added.
"I can assure you that is not the case," Rangiku said realizing her outburst as she smiled and took the sake bottle, chugging it half down.
"How would you know Rangiku, you fucked him?" Grimmjow asked, but then looked at Tatsuki then at Orihime, as he began to laugh. "It's because you are fucking him right now."
Shuuhei, aware of the conversation, looked at Grimmjow and Rangiku,
"Huh?"
"You're the crush dumbass!" Tatsuki said rolling her eyes.
"Me?" Shuuhei pointed at himself as he glanced at Orihime who covered her face. Hisagi leaned back in his chair drinking from the bottle Rangiku drank from.
"Shuuhei? Why are you blushing?" Renji said as Grimmjow laughed hi-fiving his red-haired friend.
"Fuck you Renji! I'm not blushing." Hisagi angrily said.
"I don't blame her for thinking you're cute." Rangiku seductively batted her eyes, " Is Shuuhei flushing for sweet Orihime-chan, aww am I not good enough?" Rangiku purred leaning closer as he felt her hands touch between his thighs.
"R.. Rangiku don't be stupid," his words disappeared as she brushed against his bulge, as they hungrily kissed each other, ignoring everyone.
"You better make sure to keep your fiance happy and satisfied Ichigo. Too many men are ready to pounce Orihime-chan the very moment you mess up." Isshin said sternly.
"P...Pounce?" Orihime asked with a shocked look.
"Please shut up old man. We're engaged no one's going to steal Orihime away...not while I'm around," Ichigo said eyeing his father seriously as he said the last part under his breath.
"You act like being engaged will stop men from pursuing. Come now Ichigo! You know better than that, especially when your mother was already engaged when I met her." Isshin grinned.
Orihime's eyes widen as she looked to Ichigo who glared at his dad.
"Stop boasting about breaking up an engagement. It was an arranged marriage, she didn't love him." Karin yelled at her father.
"You forget that she also was very popular." Isshin smiled proudly.
"Popular? What are you talking about now, old man?" Ichigo rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"What your father is saying is that Masaki was a very gorgeous girl who was popular. She had many boys fawning over her, wanting to date her." Shunsui explained.
"Shunsui you sly devil was among them." Isshin pointed at him.
"I'm sorry Isshin, a pretty face has always been my weakness." Shunsui winked at Isshin raising his cup, as the older Kurosaki nodded in agreement.
"Papa-san! I hope you're not implying th...that I would leave Ichigo or be un... unfaithful?" Orihime stuttered finding it difficult to say the last word.
"No, no, no Orihime-chan! I would never believe my sweet future daughter-in-law would be capable of that. I don't trust my good for nothing son. Whenever you need a shoulder to cry on or to tell me if Ichigo ever screwed up. I'll be there to pound some sense into him. Papa's lap is always open for you to sit on, Orihime-chan." Isshin smiled but was instantly punched by his son dead center in the face.
"I'm not screwing shit up and Orihime doesn't need you as a source of comfort you damn pervert." Ichigo bellowed out as he roughly sat back in his seat.
"Wonder if you pound some sense into him," Karin said laughing.
"Well seems like this is normal?," Toshiro asked as everyone continued to eat after the man on the floor was knocked out again.
"Pretty much, but don't feel too bad for him, 100% of the time he deserves it." Karin said as she ate her food. Toshiro looking at the man on the floor one last time before he turned and ate as well.
"What should be normal is to have a get together and not have it result in someone pissing someone off or trying to knock the other one out," Renji fumed.
"Well us girls got together and had no issues, maybe it's your male testosterone that's the problem." Tatsuki said, receiving unpleasant looks from some of the men.
"I'm sure we can all do something together, that will brighten the mood." Orihime said putting her hands together in thought.
"It's supposed to be clear skies and sunny tomorrow, you know what that calls for?" Nel looking over to her auburn haired friend.
"THE BEACH!," they shouted in unison as they giggled.
"Oh..that does sound like fun," Retsu smiled in delight.
"it sure does," Rangiku added.
Everyone seemed to agree as Toshiro began to sulk, catching the attention of Orihime. "What's wrong Toshiro? Do you not like the beach?" She asked him.
"Not my favorite thing to do, I prefer the cold weather." He said rubbing the back of his head.
"I know but you think you can join us?" Karin asked as he nodded 'yes" giving her a slight smirk.
"I saw umbrella's out at the beach to help with shade, maybe we could see if the kitchen has watermelon." Orihime began to ramble on as Rukia interrupted her.
"No need! Everything will be set-up tomorrow morning. I'll just notify the servants, all you guys need to do is bring yourself and an appetite."
"Oh thank you Rukia!" Orihime said as both women nodded and smiled at each other.
"So what time should we agree on?" Renji asked.
"The earlier the better, " Orihime said.
"7:00 am?" Nel chimed in, as Orihime nodded her approval with a smile. Everyone seemed to agree on the time, just a select few seemed to groan at waking up so damn early. Eating the rest of their food as they rose from the table to head back to their respective rooms. Isshin, back from his knocked out state, made sure his daughters were safely tucked in. Ignoring his daughters protest and their boyfriends disappointed expressions.
Okay another reason it took me forever to right this chapter, because of one person, Toshiro. I know he's a fan favorite but it was hard getting into character with him, personally he's not my favorite, he's cool and everything but. It's hard to describe it, I was trying to see what would Toshiro do in this instant and all I could think of was his serious face and just him staring (LOL). But I'm glad how it came out, sorry if he seems too OOC, it was extremely hard you have no idea. I can just say that now that Toshiro is ADULT HOT TOSHIRO his personality is a little different. =P Next chapter the beach, I am so going to have fun writing this. Nosebleeds! lol (not only talking about the girls, but the hotness that is called BLEACH MEN!