I hope you guys like this story. It's supposed to be a slice of life and I think out of all my other stories this will actually be good. Well I hope you like the story please forgive any mistakes.
Chapter 1
Life takes people on rollercoasters sometimes for the best and other times for the worst and at this point in time Ichigo Kurosaki didn't know which side he was on. Ichigo was twenty-six years old and was just moving back to his hometown. Unlike when he left though he had two new additions with him. They were seven years old and were twins, one named Mia and the other named Kai. When Ichigo lived in Karakura town everyone thought he was a boy and he was technically but he could reproduce. He was a hermaphrodite so both genders but because of his spiky short hair and his muscles everyone perceived him as a boy not that it mattered to him. Sometimes people would call him a girl. He never corrected them since they weren't wrong. Ichigo left after graduation and moved to Tokyo where he struggled for years while pregnant and a little after. His parents would help as much as they could by sending him money and also paid his phone bill but at a point in time Ichigo started feeling guilty and stopped asking for help. For seven years Ichigo was trying getting his degree and also doing temp jobs to make money while taking care of two kids. He had no one really but himself so it was very hard. His family was always there for support but they still lived in Karakura trying to make ends meet as well. After two years of doing temp jobs for hospitals he finally got a call for a job. The only con was it was in Karakura town.
When Ichigo left he didn't contact or tell any of his friends he didn't want the Father of his kids to know he didn't deserve that right. He left them in the dark, something he regretted but knew it was a necessary evil. His kids looked just like their father same blue hair color and olive skin as their dad. The only features of Ichigo that they had were small highlights of orange in their hair and dark honey nut eyes. They were adorable kids but each one of them including himself were a beacon for attention especially since Ichigo had fiery orange hair. Compared to seven years ago it was pretty long. Ichigo was settling in at his new place. It was a quaint little townhouse, the rent wasn't bad and it was a family friendly neighborhood. It had two little rooms, one for him and one for his kids. The living room was nice and the kitchen was small and just perfect. Ichigo met with his family before he even got to his house. They sat down and talked and played with the kids. His sisters Karin and Yuzu, both twins but like Mia and Kai totally different, were both at work when he visited so he left his address and gave his parents his new number and told them as he always did not to tell anyone he was there. Ichigo honestly didn't have much to unpack. He never got comfortable in his one bedroom apartment not wanting to decorate in Tokyo so all he had to bring was kids stuff and clothes. Ichigo was happy it was a Saturday so he could get the kids acquainted with the house before they started second grade on Monday. Ichigo took a deep breath; he couldn't believe he was back; he never thought he would ever see Karukura again.
He was setting the living room tv up when Kai tapped Ichigo on the back asking for food. Ichigo sighed and asked what he wanted, already knowing he was going to say some type of meat. Unlike Mia who ate like her mother Kai ate just like his dad only meat and barely any vegetables. Ichigo swore their Father was an animal in another life, specifically a panther. As predicted he said chicken. Ichigo rolled his eyes and stated he was going to door dash chick-fil-a. Kai nodded in agreement and then went to his room. Mia was sleeping on the couch. She was exhausted from doing absolutely nothing. It was maybe ten minutes after Ichigo hooked up the TV in the living room he heard a knock on the door. Ichigo stretched and went to collect the food and gave a five dollar tip. Ichigo set their food up on mini tables and put on a random cartoon he was sure they'd watch. While they ate Ichigo decided to take pictures of the kids with food all over their faces. He snorted as he ate his salad and watched the weird cartoon his kids were laughing at. Ichigo got to Karakura around eight in the morning and somehow time went by quickly cause it was now eight at night. Ichigo saw the kids getting tired as they finished up their food and couldn't help but smile. Ichigo loved his kids more than life itself and he just loved watching them. Ichigo decided to put them to sleep in their room. They both had twin beds. Mia's was on the left side and Kai's was on the right. Ichigo tucked them in and kissed them both on their head. He made sure to turn on their night light and then went to clean up. Once he was done he decided to go to sleep himself and just relax. They all had a busy day and he knew his kids were going to have to adjust to the new environment. The next day Ichigo's kids were up and energetic.
"Mommy! Wake up, I'm hungry." Kai screamed.
Ichigo groaned as the kids jumped on the bed and screamed. Life was hard for a single mother but it was enjoyable as well. Once Ichigo got up he told the twins to brush their teeth and shower and Ichigo did the same. He grabbed a pair of leggings and an oversized shirt and put his and Mias hair in ponytails. Kai's hair was like his fathers spiky and all over the place. He decided to put Mia in a sundress with cute shoes and Kai wore jeans and a shirt with one of his favorite cartoon characters. Ichigo grabbed his bag and keys and got in his small little minivan. Ichigo knew he couldn't stay in Karakura town; he wasn't going to risk it so he drove thirty minutes out of town to a small little diner. No one seemed to be in there so he got his kids and his bag and went into the diner. Ichigo grabbed both the twins' hands to make sure they stayed put and waited to be seated. A blonde waitress walked up to them and told them to follow. They sat down and all looked at the menu.
"Mom, what are you getting?" Mia asked
Ichigo looked and started rocking back and forth, "Hmm lets see I think I'll get a coffee and bacon and eggs. What about you sweetie?"
"Ummm can I get chocolate chip pancakes with milk pleaseee?"
"Sure honey." Ichigo then turned to Kai, "And what will you be eating honey."
"I want steak with eggs and sausage oh and a coffee." Kai stated.
"You mean you want sausage and pancakes with orange juice." Ichigo corrected.
Kai pouted, "Ugh fine whatever mom."
The blonde waitress came back and took their orders and menus and left. Ichigo sighed and relaxed in the chair. This was nice for him having money to take his kids out. He's been saving every check he made from his temp jobs. Since he had the hospital job he could actually spend the temp money he's been saving for a rainy day. When their food came Kai dug in immediately while Mia tried cutting her pancakes with the butterknife. Ichigo shook his head as he sipped his coffee and watched his kids act like himself and their father.
"So when we finish here I have to buy some scrubs for work tomorrow would you two want to go get some new clothes for school tomorrow as well?"
Mia squealed as she ate her last bit of her pancake, "Yes mommy one hundred times yes."
Ichigo chuckled and looked at Kai trying to steal his bacon thinking he wouldn't notice. Kai looked at Ichigo and nodded in agreement. Ichigo smiled as he finished up his food and then left a decent tip. Ichigo then got in his car, made sure the kids had their seatbelts on and then went to a scrub store in the outskirts of Karakura. He quickly bought himself two sets of black scrubs and then left. Ichigo looked up where the nearest mall away from Karakura town was and drove another thirty minutes. When they arrived there it was a nice little mall Mia immediately went for the store with pink on the sign. It was a little boutique store Kai followed behind them reluctantly. Mia started grabbing everything much to Ichigo's dismay; he didn't have that much for her to splurge not yet at least. Out of the hundred outfits she chose Ichigo picked out three for her and got her another pair of shoes. It was Kai's turn and decided to go to a graphic tee shirt store where he picked out three cool graphic shirts with no pants. He said he was a guy and they only needed so many. Ichigo shrugged and looked and saw it was hitting three in the evening and decided to get the kids lunch. He went to a pizza place with an arcade attached to it and let the kids go crazy while he munched on his pizza and then checked his phone. His mom texted him wanting to make sure him and the twins were okay. Ichigo took a picture of Mia scoffing cheese pizza down her mouth while Kai was playing some driving game in the arcade.
"Hey Mom, can we go to the park?"
Ichigo looked at the time and saw it would probably take an hour to make it back to Karakura and another thirty minutes to make it to the park. Ichigo nodded he was sure no one would be at the park especially since it was Sunday the day before school everyone usually was at home spending time with family and trying to get dinner ready. After they were full and Kai finished off his tokens they all left to head to the park. Ichigo decided to put on some music and let the kids listen and sing. It was around five when they got to the park. The only reason it took long was because Kai wanted to stop and get pretzels. It was getting semi dark but the kids could still see so they ran and headed for the slide. Ichigo saw a bench and sighed he was happy the park was empty and he could relax. He knew better than to close his eyes for even a second so he slumped on the bench and watched his kids play.
"I fucking knew it was you!"
Ichigo's eyes widened as he looked and saw a small petite black haired girl. She was wearing a purple dress and black heels. He cursed himself for not wearing a hat to hide his hair. His kids weren't paying attention. Ichigo stood as the girl approached and he was pretty nervous about what to say. Ichigo was in thought and wasn't paying attention until he was slapped. He looked at the seething woman and quickly looked at his kids and saw they were still playing.
"How could you huh you fucking leave for seven years and now you think you can come back you asshole do you know what you did to us how we felt when you left. You leave and what fuck some woman from the looks of it oh and I see they have blue hair huh glad to see you still have a type. Renji, Yumi, Shinji, all of us asked your family but they didn't say shit. Now you're back and have kids how could you up and leave and then poor Grimm-"
"Don't you fucking dare." Ichigo glared holes in the woman he didn't want to hear his name.
"Excuse me, who do you think you are talking to me like that don't think I pity you. You decided to leave, we were your friends and you left. You don't get that right to talk to me like that especially since you left and now have kids whose the mom huh some hussy whore!" She screamed.
"I'm the mom." Ichigo growled.
Rukia took a step back, "What?"
"Yeah I'm a hermaphrodite. I can reproduce a chick with a dick I'm the mom." Ichigo woman looked at the kids playing again and then at Ichigo. She finally understood and sat on the bench. Ichigo sat away from her and watched his kids. "They're his kids, they look so much like him, especially Kai even acts like him."
"That's no excuse you could have told us we could have helped you and he has twins you need to tell him he deserves that." She explained.
Ichigo laughed, "You don't understand anything do you. I left after graduation but I made the decision a month before. HE does not get the right to know they exist and I would appreciate it if you do not tell anyone I am here."
The woman huffed, "Yeah why not you never even contacted us to say hi now you want me to keep a secret yeah no we aren't friends anymore no one is your friend we are all cool with Grim-"
"Rukia! Please don't say his name, you have no idea what I have endured and went through. I can't hear his name." Ichigo pleaded.
Rukia took a deep breath, "Why didn't you tell him at least?"
Ichigo snorted, "Want to know something funny I did. I asked him 'what would you do if I was pregnant?' and he said to me in his own words 'I'd probably leave, I'm not ready for kids, we're only eighteen. Good thing you're a guy.' I asked him that the day I found out I was so happy I was going to be a mom I was going to tell all of you. I asked him four different times that same day and then he said 'well Ichi we can always adopt. Besides, if you could somehow get pregnant I wouldn't want anything to do with the kid.' I planned to leave immediately after graduation. I packed everything I needed that month before and told my family I loved them. I moved to Tokyo. The only reason I am here is because of a job."
Rukia looked down at the ground, "I'm sorry I didn't know you went through that."
Ichigo shrugged, "Yeah who would."
"Well to catch you up I'm married to Renji and we have a daughter whose name is Ichika she's eight. I mean that's why I was so upset when you left because I was pregnant as well." She spoke.
"Congrats Rukia I'm happy for you."
Rukia smiled, "Well your kids might see her but beware a lot of your old friends have kids going to the elementary as well."
"Thanks for the heads up and please don't tell anyone especially-"
"I won't trust me, I understand everything and I'm sorry for freaking out on you. If Renji said that to me when I told him I was pregnant I would have probably done the same exact thing. Umm for the record their Father followed his dream just like you told him and now he owns the only club in Las Noches." Rukia stated.
Ichigo frowned, "The only club? When we were younger there were like at least ten clubs."
"Yup but the club he built was more popular and ran all those guys out of town plus him and his friends kind of also used persuasion but the club is awesome we all go there like every night Yuzu watches the kids. Umm I'm sure you knew that right?" Rukia asked.
"I knew she picked up a gig taking care of kids. I didn't know it was your kids she took care of."
"Well you should swing by the club when you know the gang isn't there, it's a pretty cool place."
Ichigo shrugged and then called his kids announcing it was time to go. They whined but started to walk over to him. They looked at Rukia up and down and then turned to their mom with questioning looks. Ichigo looked to Rukia and then to his kids and gave a small smile.
"This is Rukia Kuchki. She's one of your moms, well, I hope one of your moms best friends."
Rukia smiled and nodded. Ichigo grabbed his kids hands and started walking to the car but Rukia stopped him and asked for his number. Ichigo gave her his number and then went to his car. When he got home he tucked the kids in, got their backpacks ready, made them cute little sandwiches for lunch and then. Ichigo then went to his room to go to sleep but not before getting a message from an unknown number. He looked and gave a small smile.
'Your secret is safe with me.'
How was it please comment and review I hope you like it. I'm back I hope back to Grimmichi! Oh and if you like IchiRuki check out Drama is Awesome her stories are pretty good.
