Oh so very sorry for the late update. I'm in college! Or at least I started again. It took me a while to write this because I honestly didn't know how I wanted this to end. I figured something out but im not too happy with it, so sorry if this chapter kind of sucks. I won't blame you if you are disappointed. It will take a while to upload the next chapter but please bear with me. I have school work and have to come up with other stories for class so I won't be able to focus on this as much as I want to now. But I will think of it and try to figure out the next chapter! I swear it on my chest since I don't have a soul!

Anyway hope you enjoy this chapter!

It has been almost a week since that hectic Saturday night that Shiro and Ichigo had to deal with, both of them being able to say that summer vacation has officially started.

After the whole ordeal Ichigo and Shuuhei went to get some non-wallet breaking food and then Shuuhei drove him home. The ride was quiet but Ichigo was fine with it since they both needed to think about what had occurred. When Ichigo got dropped off and Shuuhei walked him to the door. Ichigo was tired of the silence and asked what was going to happen from now on and all he got was a shrug and an "I'll call you" before he kissed him on the cheek and went back to his car. Ichigo watched him leave then took out his keys to unlock the door and walked in.

He took of his shoes and was about to head upstairs but stopped when he saw Shiro in the kitchen with a can of beer in his hand, his head laid down on the island. He walked up to him asking if he was alright. Shiro proceeded to relay everything up to the point when Grimmjow left. Ichigo had sat down next to Shiro and he laid his head on Ichigo's shoulder. He explained that he didn't know where Grimmjow went and Ichigo thought that that was his queue to tell Shiro what happened. After explaining everything that happened Shiro was looking at Ichigo dumbfounded at the revelation. He didn't think Grimmjow was that stupid but he always did find a way to prove him wrong.

Shiro asked about Shuuhei and Ichigo just said that he doesn't know what'll happen. When asked if he still loved Grimmjow Ichigo stayed silent, making Shiro take the question back and telling him that Grimmjows mom made too much food so he had brought some for him. Ichigo said that he wasn't hungry and that he would go take a shower. The albino asked if they could sleep together that night and Ichigo replied with "I was gonna ask you that."

They both went to sleep, tired and dreaming of their mother.

Sunday was uneventful. They both just lazed around and when they didn't notice when the sun had gone down. Shuuhei didn't call Ichigo that day and he wasn't surprised. He wouldn't be surprised if he never contacted him again but he would still like a proper break up, that way he won't dwell in the past. He's done that too many times and he refuses to be weak again. He had looked at his phone, looking at Grimmjows number that he put on his phone that morning. He had no intention of calling the man, at least not yet.

The last school weekend went by fast, Ichigo having to help most of his friends out, mostly Rukia and Renji, because they left everything till last minute. Which he knew they would do. He'll never understand how they don't at least motivate each other to finish the school year on a good note. They bring the worst in each other sometimes, be had to admit that they were suited for each other whenever he saw how they treated each other.

On Thursday night everyone went out to a sushi bar, happy that the school year was finally over. Ichigo and Shiro had to explain to everyone about what happened with Grimmjow because a certain blonde didn't know how to keep his mouth shut. When they asked about Shuuhei, Ichigo explained that he hadn't heard from him since then, much to the girls' displeasure. Tatsuki had suggested that he break it off with Shuuhei first since it doesn't seem like the guy was going to call him at all. Ichigo told them that even if he did, when he tried to call the man his phone went straight to voicemail.

They asked if he had met up with Grimmjow at all and they explained that they had gone over to their house for dinner on Wednesday, Ichigo feeling bad that he wasn't able to go last time. When they got there it was only Nel and Elizabeth though, Nel explaining that Grimmjow, her father and Nnoitra had to go somewhere without giving out too much information. Ichigo was fine with it since he didn't go for Grimmjow.

Ichigo had gotten tired of talking about Grimmjow so he asked everyone what were their plans for the summer, Ichigo and Shiro were staying in Tokyo but there sisters and their dad were going to come visit. Then they were going to drive up the week of the 17th in July and visit their mothers' grave.

Tatsuki told everyone that she and Orihime were finally able to raise enough money so they'll be traveling most of the summer. Their first destination being the Bahamas, then Australia, New Zealand and ending in New York. Shiro complained that they were practically going on their honeymoon. Tatsuki laughed it off and Orihime explained that she barely got to go anywhere as a child so she's taking the opportunity while it's there. Ichigo just gave them his best regards.

Uryuu said that he wasn't doing anything special. He had an internship at a very top rated fashion industry so he would just be working most of the summer, but he would still be around if they ever wanted to do anything. Everyone was shocked that he didn't seem as excited but they all assumed that he was actually keeping a cool front and was freaking out on the inside.

Chad said he was going back to Mexico to help out with the family farm. He'll probably be there the whole summer but he told them if they ever decide to visit to just call him and they could easily just stay at his place. Everyone thought it would be cool to hang out in Mexico for a couple of weeks so they were honestly considering it. But then they thought about how hot it might be and threw that idea aside. Leaving it for another day.

Shinji said that he didn't have much planned and that he would just enhance his hacking skills because who wouldn't want to find out peoples secrets. Orihime told him that was wrong but he could get a really good job with that. Ichigo thought of the hacking and wondered if he could use that to figure out what and who exactly Shuuhei was but then he thought that he wouldn't want someone sneaking around to learn more about him so he scratched the idea. No one wanted their privacy to be invaded.

Rukia said that she was dragging Renji to England so they can hang out with her older brother for a few weeks. Byakuya Kuchiki was a top rated lawyer and he took shit from no one. Rukia really looked up to her older brother because in her eyes he was so perfect. But all Renji saw was a stuck up asshole, which is why he was doing everything in his power to not be dragged to England. But nothing was working.

After talking about their summer plans they continued their night for a few more hours, talking about teachers, their classes, and other stuff that weren't as important. Around 12 midnight they called it a night when a bunch of people who looked like they could be part of Yakuza walked in a sat a few feet from them. One of them being a very big, tanned man. He looked at Ichigo and Shiro as if he recognized them but then turned back to the rest of the group.

Ichigo and Shiro reassured everyone that they had no idea who the guy was. They said their goodbyes then they were off in their designated directions. That night being the last night they were to see each other. Shinji went home with Ichigo and Shiro to stay with them for the night.

Now it was Friday and Shiro and Ichigo were waiting at home for their sisters and goatface of a dad to arrive. Karakura is about a 7 hour drive and they woke up around 10 to clean the house before they got there. Ichigo cleaned his room first since that's where the younger twin sisters were going to sleep, their dad sleeping on the sofa since it can turn into a bed. Shiro was cleaning the kitchen, rapping to some Eminem that was coming from his phone. After Ichigo was done with his room he had moved onto the bathroom, cursing at himself for forgetting that they were out of Ms. Meyers Clean Day Bathroom. He really like that brand because it really got rid of all the water spots, and soap scum. Plus it was really cheap.

"Shiro, go to the store and by some Ms. Meyers. We don't have anymore," Ichigo spoke as he made his way down the stairs and into the kitchen, where Shiro was shaking his ass to Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie."

He didn't care how old he was. He loved Shakira.

Ichigo couldn't help but laugh as Shiro tuned around to look at him. "You're hips definitely do not lie," Ichigo continued to laugh. "Right?" Shiro said as he swayed his hips to the side. "Did you hear what I said?" Ichigo asked as his laughing died down.

"Yea I heard ya. Why me though?" Shiro complained as he paused the song and pocketed his phone. He tossed the towel he was using to clean the counter Ichigos way. Ichigo caught it as he explained his reasoning on why he should go. "The old ladies in the store like you for some reason so you always get a discount." Shiro looked at him with an annoyed look knowing that he was right. For some strange reason the old ladies in the stores they frequent took a liking to Shiro and they always doted on him. "Tsk, that's foul play," Shiro complained. "Well it's saving money so go use your old lady charms!" Ichigo yelled as he pushed him out the door, but not before Shiro grabbed the car keys of the side table. "We don't have time to argue about this. Get yourself some ice-cream too. Go crazy since today is a special day!" Ichigo suggested.

"Tsk, man fine! But you better clean the rest a the kitchen!" Shiro yelled as he made his way towards the car. Ichigo waved him off before closing the door and Shiro started the car and made his way to Okachimachi where Takeya, a 42 floor discount building, stood.

He had parked a few blocks away from the super store since he was cheap and refused to pay for underground parking when there was free parking not so far away. And it's not like he was there to by the store. He was going there for a spray and some Ice-cream. He had some extra cash on him so he thought maybe he'll buy something for Yuzu and Karin. Dad's gift is the fact that we are letting him stay over, Shiro cackled to himself as he made his way inside the superstore, going to the 14th level on the elevator.

Just like Ichigo said, once he entered the store with all the cleaning supplies the old lady at the front counter was asking how he was doing.

"Shirosaki. It's so good to see you. Did you run out of cleaning supplies again?" The small old lady said as she patted his head when he walked up to the counter. "Ya. Our family is coming over to stay with us for a while since we are now on summer vacation so we are cleaning the house before they get here," Shiro explained. "You and you're brother are such good boys!" She smiled as she grabbed a piece of candy from underneath the counter and gave it to Shiro. "I wish I had sons like you two, sadly my kids are nothing but delinquents'," She complained. Shiro laughed at the irony and thanked the old lady for the candy as he made his way to where the spray was.

He saw that there was the regular one and the super Ms. Meyers and decided to go with the super one because Shiro always had to choose the better one. He made his way back to the front counter, the old lady starting up a conversation with him again and, of course like Ichigo said, giving him a discount because he was "So darn cute." Shiro couldn't help the small blush that was evident on his face since he was so pale. The old lady teasing him a bit more. He grabbed the bag, thanking the lady before quickly making his escape. He headed downstairs to the main level where there was a toy store. And right across the street was a convenient store so it was a perfect distance.

He walked inside the toy store, already knowing what to get the girls. He bought Yuzu a sea green Bunny plush that came with a free daisy yellow headband with small flowers on them, and he got Karin a black and red soccer ball with the number 15 on it. He paid for the toys faster than he walked in and headed to his last destination. He made his way across the street but couldn't help but notice that there were a bunch of guys standing around the store. He grew closer to the store and heard a bit of what the big guys were saying.

"So what's the plan? If we don't get the money by the end a the day Aizen will kill us for sure," The man a bit closest to the door whispered, but not low enough.

"Tsk, this sucks, wasn't this supposed to be that damn Hisagis job? How did we end up here?" The other bulky man complained.

Shiro stopped walking and turned to them, not caring if they saw him looking. Hisagi? He thought to himself.

"Who gives a shit? The last time I saw him though he looked like shit. Think Gin got to him? I heard someone saw him with the blue man and some red head. Apparently it was some sort of love triangle. He reported it to Aizen and he wasn't too happy 'bout that," He explained.

One of the three guys that were there turned to him, realizing that they were being stared at. "The fuck you lookin' at? Don't know how to mind your own business?" The tallest one in the group grunted as he stepped over to him. The bulky man had a few inches on Shiro but he wasn't scared of the tall man in front of him.

"Not only does it sound like you fuckers are about to rob the store," Shiro said loud enough so that everyone who was near turned around to look at them, to the men not liking Shiro even more, "But there's something I gotta ask. This Hisagi fellow. What's his first name and how do ya know him?" Shiro asked, his eyes laid on them with suspicion.

"Who tha fuck are you to be askin' questions? Do you know who tha fuck ya messin' with? This isn't a game so you best leave before we make good use of ya," One of the guys from behind said as he stepped next to tall guy standing in front of Shiro. Shiro raised a white eyebrow at the mans poor attempt to scare him. "Listen, I didn't come here to start a fucking fight. I just asked a simple question, or did ya mamas not teach ya manners?" Shiro retorted, putting his hands on his hips in aggravation.

"Whadaya say? Listen here Albino! We're fucking Yakuza and if you don't want to die tonight you better leave while I'm still being considerate," the tall man yelled, about to grab Shiros shoulder, but was stopped by a pale hand.

"Mah, mah, what's the big commotion?" The silver foxed asked as he tightened his grip on the tall mans wrist. "G-Gin! Nothing's going on! We were just telling this kid to butt out! He was being nosy," the tall man said as he tried to take his arm back. Gin let him go and looked at Shiro who had his head tilted to the side staring at Gin.

"Yer Gin. Ya know who Hisagi is?" Shiro said as he walked up to him. Gin let go of the tall man and turned around to look at him. "I'll take it from here. You guys can head back and hope Aizen-Dono is in a good mood, ya?" Gin smiled. The guys quickly turned around not wanting to be in Gins presence. Most of the bystanders went back to doing what they were doing, not wanting to be in the crossfire if something were to happen. Gin turned back and looked at Shiro who was now openly glaring at him.

Gin thought that was cute.

"Why do you need to know about Hisagi?" Gin asked seriously, walking up a bit to stand directly in front of him and looking down at Shiro even though they were only a few inches apart. "I need to know where he is 'cause I need to kick his ass," the albino spat out bitterly. "The fucker thinks it's cool to not call the person he's dating for a whole week. Who the hell does he think he is?" Shiro continued. "Are you dating him?" Gin already knew the answer but he couldn't help but ask. "Hell to the fucking no. I don't like the bastard. I'm only letting him slide since he makes my little brother happy. But now that he's making him not happy, I have every reason to kick his ass," Shiro hissed as he looked at Gin when he suddenly remembered what those guys had said.

"Hold up. Yakuza? Those guys were Yakuza? And they knew Hisagi?" Shiro squinted his eyes and looked Gin up and down. "Are ya also…..?" Shiro started. Gin let out a sigh. "Listen here Koi. It's best ya don't go snoopin' around. Or else you'll have to answer ta me," Gin said as he approached Shiro and stood right in front of him,there nose barely touching. Gins eyes opening slightly, golden orbs looking into the sky. "Ya make it sound like a bad thing," Shiro retorted with the tilt of his head. Gins sleek smile turned into an all-white shit eating grin as his eyes went back to being slit. Shiro grinned back. "I like ya, Koi. But I can't have ya snoopin' around so I'm gonna have to ask ya kindly to forget what ya saw here," Gin said as he reached for Shiro's pocket and took out his phone. Shiro knew where his hands were but he did nothing about it. "Does that mean I'll have to forget ya pretty little face? It's a shame since yer flirtin' with me and all. And yer eyes are to die for," Shiro retorted.

Gin let out a small cackle as he put Shiros phone in his ass pocket and leaned in close to his ears. "I'm not worth dying for, but don't worry, ya won't have to forget my face at all," Gin started. "But if ya want to keep ya brother safe then I suggest you keep a distance," Gin said before backing up and looking at Shiro who had a serious expression on his face. "Also, tell your brother that he shouldn't wait up for Hisagi. I've done a little snoopin' of my own and it's best to drop him now before he gets hurt," Gin spoke in all seriousness. Shiro turned his head a bit but still kept his gaze on Gin. "And whatcha mean by that?"

"I can't go into too much detail. Just know that I rather see him suffer than you and yer brother,"

"You seem to care a lot for someone ya just met for the first time," Shiro looked at him skeptically. Gin just smiled his teasing grin. "I feel like I've known ya my whole life. Now, if ya don't mind, I'll be off. Be a good boy and stay where ya belong, yes?" Gin said as he turned around and walked off. Shiro continued to look at his disappearing back before he reached into his back pocket and looked at his phone. It was on the contacts page and it had a number on it. He smiled to himself and saved it as he walked into the convenient store.

He was still curious about everything those bastards said. Who is Aizen? Is he the head Yakuza? And why was Hisagis name mentioned? Is he also Yakuza? Should he tell Ichigo what Gin said? All these questions were going through his head that he failed to notice the set of azure eyes watching him from across the street.

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After Ichigo closed the door he went straight to the kitchen to finish what Shiro started. Shiro might be the worse twin but when it came to cleaning he did a decent job. Shiro had almost everything done. All that was left was to mop the floor and finish the counter-top. He went to the sink and kneeled down to open the cupboard. He grabbed a swifter pad and stood back up, walking to the side of the fridge where there was another cupboard about the height of him. He swung the thing open and grabbed the swifter mop, turning it upside down so he can put the pad on it. He put on some Spyair on his phone and got to mopping the floor.

A few minutes pass and Ichigo could finally say that everything around the house, except the bathroom, was clean. He put the swifter away when his phone started to ring. He thought it would be his dad telling them that they were on their way or Shiro with why he's taking too long but when he picked up the phone he saw that it was Grimmjow calling him. He squinted his eyes at the caller ID and swiped his finger on the answering icon before lifting the phone up to his ear. Before he could let Grimmjow talk he took the first turn. "How'd you get my number?"

"Not even a hello? I've been waiting a whole week to hear from you so I stole it from Nels phone," Grimmjow sighed. "Well, because of you my boyfriend, you know, the one who was there with me the night you decided to tell me you still love me, hasn't called me in a week. Because of you my relationship with him is slowly crumbling away," Ichigo spat bitterly as he leaned on the counter. "I would say I'm sorry but I'm really not. If having him away from you gives me a better chance to right my wrongdoings then this is just an opportunity to me," Grimmjow retorted.

"Jeagerjaquez you dick," Ichigo hissed.

"What? It's the truth,"

"Did you call me just to piss me of? I'm hanging up," Ichigo threatened, removing his phone from his ears. "WAIT!" Grimmjow yelled. Ichigo stopped from ending the call and put the phone back on his ear. "What?"

"I love you,"

Ichigos freckles made an appearance and he massaged the bridge of his nose. "Jeagerjaquez, yer pissing me off," Ichigo sighed. "What have you been up to this whole week?" Grimmjow asked, knowing Ichigo wasn't going to reply. Yet, He said to himself. Ichigo let out a sigh and stayed silent for a minute. "Besides trying to figure out where Shuuhei is? Nothing. I had school but that finished yesterday so now Shiro and I are officially on summer vacation. The family is coming over so we were cleaning the house. Shiro went out to go buy some supplies a while ago but he's not back yet," Ichigo said as he scratched the back of his neck.

"He's probably flirting with some dude," Grimmjow suggested. Ichigo chuckled, much to Grimmjows pleasure. "Probably," Ichigo acknowledged. "And you? What have you been up to?" Ichigo asked, looking at the floor. "Me? Nothin' much. Just going to work with dad and Nnoitra," Grimmjow answered. "Now that I think about it, what exactly does your dad do? You're rich so it must be pretty important, right?" Ichigo asked. He's known the man for almost half his life but he's only met his dad that one time. It never really crossed his mind what he did but he started wondering after he found Grimmjow shot at the party. "Eh….Well he does things," Grimmjow answered very ambiguously. "Yea, that explains so much," Ichigo retorted, a bit annoyed at Grimmjows vagueness.

"Let's just say that he does some stuff that helps a certain group of people,"

"Is it good?"

"Eh,"

"Is it bad?"

"I wouldn't say its bad," Grimmjow started. "But it's not all good?"

"Grimmjow Jeagerjaquez, what are you hiding from me?"

"Listen Ichi, I can't go around telling you this type of information. Believe me, as much as I want to I can't. It's for your own good," Grimmjow said with a conclusive tone, forcing Ichigo to drop the subject. Ichigo pouted over the phone and then let out a sigh. It was silent over the phone for a couple of minutes and Ichigo was starting to get worried about Shiro. He got a text and looked at his phone to see that Karin had texted him saying that they were a few minutes away. He replied with an okay and put the phone back to his ears.

"Grimmjow?"

"I'm still here Ichi,"

"What are you doing tonight?"

"Tonight? Eh, probably nothing if dad doesn't call me in for work,"

"Want to come over? Uh, I mean, it's been a while since you've seen Yuzu and Karin. Uh, you should bring Nel too, Yuzu would love to see her again. Maybe your mom and dad would want to come too," Ichigo asked. He didn't know why he was asking Grimmjow to come over but he really thought that Yuzu would love to see Nel again. And he was hoping Karin would beat him up a little for leaving.

"I'll go. Send me the address. I'll tell Nel and the parentals that you invited us over for dinner with the family. It's been a long minute since I had Yuzu's cooking," Grimmjow chuckled. Ichigos face started to heat up from hearing Grimmjows laugh. He controlled himself and reminded himself that he still technically had Shuuhei. But if he didn't call him in the next week he probably will have to move on.

"Okay, I'll send you the address. You don't have to be here till like 7 though,"

"But what if I want to come earlier to hang out with ya?" Grimmjow said in a husky tone. Ichigo squinted his eyes at no one in particular. "Need I remind you that I'm taken?"

"Need I remind you that I don't care?" Grimmjow spoke back. Ichigo let out a small sigh but couldn't help but let out a laugh afterwards. "You are something else Jeagerjaquez,"

"I know," Grimmjow laughed. Ichigo heard the door open and a set of keys falling onto the table. "Ichi! I met a hot guy and he gave me his fucking number! But he was so smooth with it! Like hot damn! I think I found my soul mate!" Shiro yelled as he made his way into the kitchen, dropping the bags onto the island.

"Shiros home?"

"Yea," Ichigo sighed. "Who ya talkin' to?" Shiro asked as he made his way over to Ichigo. The red head mouthed Grimmjows name and Shiro couldn't help but look at him with a shock.

"So I'll go ahead and send you the address," Ichigo said looking at Shiro who looked at him quizzically. "Got it berry. I'll see ya later,"

"Bye," Ichigo hung up and looked at the phone before looking up at Shiro who had his arms crossed and a mocking smile on his face. "What?" Ichigo bit. "So not only were you talking to Grimmjow but,"

"I invited him to dinner,"

"You invited him to dinner?"

"I invited him to dinner,"

"Why?"

At that Ichigo stayed quite. Thinking of a reason but not surprised when he couldn't come up with one. "I dunno," Ichigo answered as he looked at the floor. "I mean I told him to bring Nel and his parents. So it'll be like a get together. I think dad and his parents would get along real great, don't you think? Plus Yuzu would want to see Nel again so," Ichigo trailed off, scratching the back of his neck once again.

"Alright, if that's what ya want then what's done is done," Shiro said as he started taking out the things from the bad. "So hot guy?"

"Fuck yes! He was like a fox, but a hot one! He gave me his number!" Shiro said taking out his phone and showing Ichigo. "Gin?"

"Ya. Oh but," Shiro trailed off. He didn't know what to do when it came to the information that Gin had told him about Shuuhei. Should he tell him and hope that he does move on. If he does, I'm sure he'll jump right back and get together with Grimmjow since everyone knows that they are practically meant to be. But Shiro knew Ichigo. He would hold himself back on the off chance that he does come back. He sighed to himself and turned to Ichigo. He opened his mouth to talk when the doorbell rang.

They both dropped everything and headed for the door, pulling the door wide open. Yuzu, the youngest twin of the youngest pair jumped into Ichigo and Shiros arms who happily caught her and hugged her back. Shiro and Ichigo were very protective over Yuzu, always telling her never to grow up and be their little angel forever. "Ichi-nii! Shiro-nii!" The hazel haired little girl yelled in glee.

"Hey princess! It's been so long!" Shiro exhaled happily first. "It's good to see you Yuzu," Ichigo chipped after. "I've missed you guys so much! How are you?" She smiled, letting go of them and looking at them both with her hazel eyes. "Eh, same old same old. Met a hot guy today," Shiro cackled. "Really? Finally gonna get into a relationship? About time," Karin teased as she stepped up to them. "Sup twerp," Shiro grinned as he go up and ruffled up Karins black spiky hair. "Hey Karin. You good?" Ichigo asked, standing up next to his brother, sending Karin a wholehearted smile. "Eh, it's goin' good. Goat face wouldn't shut up about how happy he is to come here though," Karin complained as she made her way inside with Yuzu. Shiro and Ichigo followed suit but not before their father made his presence known. "ICHIIIIIIGOOOOOOOOO! SHIIIIROOOOOOO!" their father yelled as he tried to drop kick them from behind. But Shiro and Ichigo knew better so they stepped to the side and let him slam into the stairs.

Isshin quickly got up, dropping the luggages' and pretending like he didn't just hurt himself on the stairs. He turned to his boys and gave them a thumbs up. "Wonderful! You two are getting better at dodging my attacks! I'm so proud of the both of you!" Isshin laughed. "Why did he have to come?" Shiro started as he turned his head towards Ichigo. "It's like a package. We get the girls, you get a goatface for free," The red head answered as he picked up the girls bags and headed upstairs towards his room. "WHAT? MASAAAAAAKIIIIIIII! WHY ARE THE BOYS SO MEAN TO ME?!"

"Shut up goatface! It's too early for that!" Karin yelled from the couch, turning her head to stare down her father, Yuzu silently giggling in the background. Shiro just shook his head, whispering something about how he definitely didn't miss this and headed towards the kitchen to get everyone a drink. He got Yuzu and Karin some apple Juice and threw a can of beer to his dad who swiftly caught it. They both sat down in the living room and watched whatever the girls were watching.

"Oh yea, before I forget," Ichigo started as he made his way down to the stairs, stopping behind the couch and looking down at Yuzu. "I hope you don't mind but I invited the Jeagerjaquez over for dinner. I thought maybe you would like to see Nel or something," Ichigo finished as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Really?! Nelliel is back?!" Yuzu jumped. Yuzu thought of Nel as another sister, one she can do girly things with since Karin was definitely not going to engage in that act with her.

Their father looked up at Ichigo with a small questioning look. It didn't go unnoticed by Shiro. Ichigo let out a small chuckle before answering their little sister. "Yea. Came back maybe a week ago. Some things happened and I found out they were back in town so," Ichigo trailed off.

"That's great news! I'm going to make a wonderful meal that everyone will like! I have to make sure everything is top notch!" Yuzu cried as she ran to the kitchen. "I mean, anything you make is good kid. No need to go crazy," Shiro chuckled. "It's no use. She's gonna go nuts," Karin sighed, flipping through the T.V channels. "So then their father and mother will be coming as well?" Isshin asked as he leaned back and drank a bit from his beer can. "Uh, yea. Hope that's fine. When I met them I thought you guys would hit it off pretty well,"

"He's trying to say you need some friends dad," Karin sniggered at no one in particular. Shiro laughed while Ichigo looked at Karin with shock in his eyes. "That's not what I meant! I just really think they would get along!" Ichigo retorted. "It's okay, I know I don't really know anyone outside of work and Ryuken. I get it," Isshin silently cried. "Now look what ya gone and did. Made the poor goat cry," Shiro reprimanded. Ichigo let out a sigh in defeat knowing he wasn't going to win this one and just sat next to Karin. "Oh!" Shiro cried as he got up off his seat. He walked over to the kitchen and grabbed a bag. He walked behind Karins side of the couch and dropped the soccer ball onto her lap. "Aw cool. Is this for me?" Karin grinned. "Yea twerp, I know ya popped the last one so take care a this one yea?"

"You got it Shiro-nii," Karin reassured him as she threw the ball in the air and caught it a few times. He walked into the kitchen to Yuzu who was cutting up a bunch of vegetables. "Here Yuzu,"

"Can't! I'm busy! Give it to me later!" She said as she turned on the water to rinse of any dirt on the potatoes. Shiro pouted a bit, sad that he wasn't getting the love he wanted from his little sister. Ichigo chuckled from behind. "She's in the zone so there's no point trying to talk to her now. She'll yell at us if we stay in the kitchen too long," He grabbed the cleaning supplies. "I forgot we didn't finish cleaning," Ichigo said as he made his way upstairs, telling Shiro that he was going to finish up the last chore by cleaning the bathroom. Shiro took the green plush and headed to the living room, sitting on the lone chair and placing the thing on the table.

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A few hours passed, Ichigo, being done a while with the bathroom, had taken a shower in the new clean shower and changed his clothes, preparing himself for the guest that were about to come. Shiro had done the same after, whispering something about how it's not fair that Ichigo was first to start dirtying up the bathroom. Ichigo laughed and went downstairs to hang out with his dad and Karin, leaving Yuzu alone knowing that it would be useless to try and help her. But from what he could see, she was almost done and just like she said, it looked amazing.

Ichigo had taken out his phone, hoping that maybe Shuuhei had called during the time that he was away from the contraption. He wasn't surprised when there were no messages or missed calls from the man. He started to weigh his options. If he left Shuuhei now he had the excuse that the man made no contact with him for the past week. There was also the fact that he never really knew anything about Shuuhei. He knew he was hiding something but he didn't want to pry, but I guess it doesn't matter now because he was really thinking of just cutting the thread and starting over.

But then there is also the option that Ichigo hates and it's the fact that he's too nice to just drop someone like that. There has to be an explanation to why he hasn't called yet, he thinks to himself. He doesn't just want to break up with him like that. I mean what if the man was to show up after he decided he'd move on? He doesn't want to be in that type of situation so it's best to just wait it out and see if he'll appear. By the end of his musing Ichigo hated both ideas and would actually like it best if he just started to forget Shuuhei. It would be for the better right? He thought again as he sighed, putting his phone into his pocket.

"What's wrong son?" Isshin asked, noting the distressed look on Ichigo's face. "Nothing. Just thinking. Don't worry about it," Ichigo said leaning back in the chair. "You sure? If you want to talk about it I'll listen," Isshin prompted. Ichigo sent a small smile his way. "Thanks, but really, it's okay,"

Karin glanced over towards Ichigo and told herself that she'll ask him what's wrong later. Shiro came down and was about to plop himself down next to Karin but then the door rang. Shiro looked at the door like it just offended him and then he made his way over, Ichigo standing up and following him. Shiro opened the door and he was tackled by Nel who never waited to be asked inside. "Shiro!" Nel squealed, Shiro draping his arms loosely around her waist. "Hey. Get here safely?" Shiro asked after Nel removed herself from Shiro. "We got lost before we got here, but we made it safely!"

"You weren't supposed to say that Nel, how embarrassing," Elizabeth sighed. "It's fine. Our house isn't easy to find," Ichigo spoke up from behind. Yuzu came out of the kitchen and Nel saw her, their eyes meeting.

"Yuzu!"

"Nel!"

They both ran up to each other, Nel having to bend down a bit to hug Yuzu. "I've missed you so much Yuzu! Grimmjow was so mean to me. I had no one to cry to and it was torture!" She cried. "Don't worry. Karin will get him!" Yuzu said as she patted her head. As if it was a signal, Karin stood up and walked up to Nel who looked at her from underneath her eyelids. They exchanged a small glance at each other and Karin just nodded and walked towards Grimmjow who just walked in with Emory. With no warming Karin kicked Grimmjow in the chin and walked away sending Nel a thumbs up.

"Shit!" Grimmjow yelled toppling over, grabbing onto his leg. "What the hell was that for shrimp?!"

"For being mean to Nel," She started before stopping and turning her head around, sending a deathly glare towards Grimmjow. "And for hurting Ichi-nii," She finished. Ichigo put up a fisst and Karin quickly tapped it with her own before heading back to sit on the couch. "It seems you are quite loved here," Emory smirked as he turned away from Grimmjow. "Ichigo! Shiro! It's so good to see you. I was shocked when Grimmjow said you invited us over for dinner. I made sure to finish up everything so that I would be able to come," Emory chipped as he tapped Ichigos and Shiros shoulder.

"I'm glad you could all make it. The one who just kicked Grimmjow was my little sister Karin," Ichigo started. Karin let a "sup" escape her mouth loudly enough so that everyone near the door could hear her. "And this little angel is Yuzu. Her twin." Ichigo smiled.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Emory said extending his hand. Yuzu took it and shook it. "Thank you for looking after Ichi-nii and Shiro-nii. You got here just in time. I just finished cooking. I hope you like lasagna!" Yuzu chirped. "I bet it's delicious," Elizabeth spoke up. Yuzu went back into the kitchen, yelling at Shiro to come and help her set the island. Shiro grunted but followed her anyway. Nel followed after them wanting to help out too. Isshin stayed in the back as he watched the interactions when Emory met his eyes. Isshin gave him a small nod that went unnoticed by everyone else and Emory sent one back. Ichigo looked behind him to see what Emory was looking at and he saw his dad leaning on the back of the couch. "And that's my dad. Isshin Kurosaki," Ichigo walked up to him.

"Hello. It's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for taking care of my sons," He said as he held out his hands, Emory taking it in his own and shaking it with a grin. "The pleasures all mine," He answered.

"Everyone! Dinner is ready! Please come sit down!" Yuzu yelled from the kitchen. Karin got up from the couch and headed to the kitchen, placing herself next to Shiro who was sitting down watching everyone take a seat. Nel was helping Yuzu bring the rest of the stuff to the table. Isshin and Emory sat down next to each other, Elizabeth sitting to Emor's' right side. Grimmjow sat next to his mother and Ichigo stared down the seat next to him. Thinking that it wasn't such a great idea he headed towards Karin and sat next to her, Grimmjow staring down Karin who sent him a small victory grin. Shiro just snickered to himself and leaned onto his hand.

When Yuzu and Nel were done placing the lasagna on the table they took their own seats. Yuzu sitting next to Ichigo and Nel taking the empty seat between Shiro and Grimmjow.

"This food looks amazing! Did you teach yourself how to cook?" Elizabeth asked. Yuzu cutting up pieces of the lasagna so that everyone won't have trouble taking a piece. "Mhm. If I didn't learn how to cook we would have died," Yuzu smiled, taking a bite out of her lasagna. "Okay, we weren't that bad," Shiro complained as he placed a piece on his plate. "If you count almost burning the house down "not that bad" then I don't know what is," Karin grinned as she took the plate that was handed to her by Ichigo who grabbed a piece for her, Shiro grunting and everyone laughed around him.

A few hours passed of them sitting around the island, eating and chatting amongst themselves. The subject of how the boys met up with Grimmjow was brought up and they tried to explain it in a way that didn't involve the fact that Grimmjow was shot. Isshin took the explanation of them happening to meet at the party but he knew there was more to it but he'll ask about that later when he gets Emory alone. Ichigo had asked where was Starrk and Emory replied that he was on an errand with Nnoitra and couldn't attend. Yuzu said she made so much that they should go ahead and take some to go and give it to Starrk when they see him again. Emory agreed and said they'll make sure to do that before they leave.

After dinner the girls decided to go upstairs and catch up, Elizabeth going with them to learn Yuzu's secret techniques of cooking. Karin was forced to go upi with them but luckily she snatched her handheld so she wouldn't get bored of the girl talk. The boys were downstairs sitting around the couch drinking bottles of beer and talking about nonsense and the likes. Shiro was the first to get drunk since he is surprisingly a lightweight. Ichigo was buzzed but just kept looking at the T.V that was playing some Kung-Fu movie. Grimmjow was secretly stealing glances at Ichigo but decided to keep quiet until their dads came back inside, who at some point, got up and headed towards the front door.

"I never expected to see you again. I thought you dropped of the planet," Isshin started, his arms crossed as he leaned against the door. "You're telling me. Grimmjow spoke of your kids multiple times. When he said Kurosaki I thought nothing of it but when I saw them that night….I knew they had to be yours, Ichigo looks just like Masaki, but they both are as tough as you," Emory smile. Isshin gave him a small grin as he chuckled to himself. "Yea, they're all beautiful," Isshin smiled.

"You did well, raising them I mean. If I had known Masaki had passed away,"

"It's fine. You couldn't have known. You weren't here when it happened. Plus I'm not the only one who must have been grieving. Your wife, Elizabeth? She seems like a sweet lady," Isshin commented. Emory looked at him and sighed. "She's wonderful. She was so nice to Grimmjow. Treated him as if he was her own child. I think Grimm needed that since he and his actual mother never got along," Emory huffed. "I never would have guessed that our kids known each other. Who knew we were so close to each other…." Emory started. "After we last met…What have you been up to?" Emory asked, sitting on the stairs, Isshin joining him. "Well, remember how I said that once I got out of the business I would be a doctor?" Isshin started. Emory turned to Isshin with a shit eating grin and Isshin couldn't help but smile back. "I own a hospital. After I dispersed the group I officially changed my name to Kurosaki and moved to Karakura. I married Masaki short after and we had Shiro and Ichigo. Yuzu and Karin a few years after,"

"What of Kisuke and Yoruichi?"

"We keep in touch. They visit from time to time. The kids know about them. They know they are married but they still call them aunt and uncle. Yoruichi wasn't too fond of that but it stuck so she was forced to let it be," Isshin laughed. "Nice to know they are still alive," Emory sighed as he looked onto the streetlights.

It was silent for a few moments and Isshin thought it was time to break the silence. "So what happened? Ichigo and Shiro seemed like they were holding back some information,"

"Grimmjow was shot, and I'm positive the person behind it was someone who is with Aizen," Emory deadpanned. Isshin turned his head towards Emory, not believing what he said. "What? You've spoken to Aizen?"

"The day I got back. When I was in Germany the Hogyoku was being passed around and there were many deaths. We were able to find out who was distributing them and put them in their place. I asked his underlings who they got it from but no one could give me a name. When I got back I went straight to Aizen and asked if he knew anything about it, knowing full well you or the others would never bring it back up. Of course him being Aizen, he denied everything. But we both know he's behind it," Emory glared at no one in particular. Isshin let out a sigh. "Did you figure anything out?"

"You know Aizen never does things himself. So it's always hard to pin things on him. But I have Starrk and Nnoitra finding things out. I have someone doing an inside job but I can't communicate with them until we know for sure Aizen is at fault. So right now we are just sitting ducks," Emory sighed as he got up. "Should I contact Kaien?"

"So he did take over? What of your father? I thought he would take the lead again," Emory turned and looked down at Isshin. "I still keep in touch with Kaien. He's family after all. And my father, well, I don't know where he is. None of us do. He appeared once to see the kids but after that he just disappeared, I want to believe he found a secret lover or something and he's in hiding since he's done so much," Isshin suggested. Emory lifted an azure eyebrow and looked quizzically at Isshin. "I hope so," Emory answered, laughing at bit at Isshins imagination. "But I don't want to bring you back into it. You're happy and it would be a shame if something happened to your kids,"

"My family is now, or always has been involved with yours. Keeping them out of it is practically out the question. Besides, Ichigo and Shiro always manage to get themselves into some sort of trouble but they can keep their own so I'm not worried about them. Karin is practically one of the boys so the only one I have to worry about is Yuzu. She's good with a broom but that's about it," Isshin sighed. Emory couldn't help but let out a heartfelt chuckle, Isshin joining in. After a while the laughter started dying down and Isshin became serious once again.

"I'm sure the only way to keep them safe is to be involved in my own way. If I know what's going on around me I'll know how to take action," Isshin commented. Emory looked at him and stuck out his hand. Isshin knew what he wanted so he dug into his back pocket and handed Emory his phone. The taller man put his number in his phone and handed the contraption back to Isshin. "Call me if you find out anything,"

"I'll contact Yoruichi and Kisuke. They hate Aizen as much as we do so I'm sure they would love to take part in his down fall,"

"Also….Do you know who killed masaki?" Emory whispered the last part, looking to Isshin who had squinted his eyes. There was a bit of hesitation before he answered. "I don't…..When I got there she was already far gone….Ichigo….He," Emory stopped him from talking when he placed his hand on his shoulder and shook his head. "You don't have to tell me. I just needed to know,"

"But why?"

"I owe you for everything you've ever done for me. So I thought maybe I could bring you closure if I found the person who…Well," Emory scratched the back of his neck. "You don't have to,"

"But I want to. It's only right you get justice," Emory said with all seriousness. Isshin sighed and put his phone away. He headed towards the door and Emory followed, getting that the conversation was over and that there was nothing Isshin could do from stopping him. When they got inside they could here Shiro telling Ichigo something.

"Hahah, Ya two are totally meant for each other! Man I can't wait to start fucking this guy! It'll be great!" Shiro yelled in glee. Isshin sighed as he walked up behind him, taking the bottle out of his hand. "What the- Oi! Give that back!" Shiro yelled, trying to grab the bottle from his father's hands. "No more drinking for you. You've had enough," Isshin sighed. Emory took a seat at the end of the couch where Grimmjow and Ichigo were sitting, watching them interact. "You can just go the store if ya want some more Shiro," Ichigo suggested, who was leaning on Grimmjows shoulder, Grimmjows arm around his. "The store?" Shiro looked at Ichigo as if he just reminded him of something. "OH!"

"Don't yell Shiro, it's annoying," Ichigo cried.

"The store. I fergot to tell ya. When I was at the store today, b'for I was gon by my ice-cream, there were a group a guys' outside right? And they looked really fuckin' suspicious. But when I got closer it sounded like they were gon rob the store. So I stopped and looked at 'em. They kept talkin' like idiots and they mentioned that guys name!" Shiro rambled on, slurring some of his words.

"Guy? What guy?" Ichigo asked when he squinted his eyes at Shiro. Emory and Isshin were both listening in, wondering what Shiro could be rambling on about. "Uh, you know. The one that yer dating!"

Ichigo and Grimmjow both looked at Shiro. Ichigo not believing that he had heard about Shuuhei after all this time, and Grimmjow a bit angry that he would bring him up after he and Ichigo were getting somewhere. Ichigo removed himself from Grimmjows shoulder, the blunette already missing the warmth that he was giving off. Ichigo looked at Shiro who tilted his head trying to remember what he was going to say. "What about Shuuhei? Do you know where he is?" Ichigo asked.

"Well! Ya see, 'pearantly the ones that were standing in front of the place knew where the guy was. So I decided to ask an the fuckers gave me an attitude. What I did hear was that someone had seen him with a blue haired man and a red head and I guess he wasn't supposed to be with them because someone reported him and he got in trouble with this guy named Aizen," He started.

Emory and Isshin looked at each other, quickly connecting the dots with what Shiro just said. They both looked at Grimmjow who was staring at Shiro as if he also realized what he just said. Ichigo on the other hand was looking at Shiro with so much confusion in his eyes. "What?"

"Yea! And then this guy came in cause the bastards, who by the way were actually part of fuckin' Yakuza and were there to collect some debt, were about to beat me up. I mean I could have taken them on but whatever, I let it slide 'cause the dude was hot. But this guy, he told me about Hisagi and told me to tell ya that ya should just give up on 'im. That it'll be best for ya! Said he did some snoopin' and found some things about 'im that is no bueno! to cut 'im loose b'for ya get butt hurt!" Shiro continued.

"Are you talking about the same guy who gave you his number? How does he know Shuuhei?" Ichigo frowned. "I dunno, but it's obvious the mans no good if he's involved with people from Yakuza," Shiro slurred. "Ya should just give up om 'im" Shiro yawned. "So you are telling me that not only is Shuuhei involved with Yakuza but the guy you want to fuck is also a part of them?" Ichigo asked, confusion hitting him hard. "Huh, oh, uh, yea," Shiro deadpanned.

"Shiro," Emory spoke up, already knowing the answer to his question but wanting to hear it from his mouth. "What's the name of the guy you want to be involved with?"

"Gin," Shiro answered before yawning and grabbing the Yuzus doll of the table, hugging the toy to his chest. His eyes started to feel heavy so he slowly closed them and he was slowly being taken in by sleep. Emory leaned forward and placed his face in his hands which were being propped up by his elbows, letting out a groan. Isshin let out a long disappointed sigh. He cursed himself for forgetting all about Gin. He knew the type of person Shiro liked to mess around with and he's not surprised in the slightest that he had taken a licking to Gin. But he knew that it would be bad if anything were to happen between the two so he would have to do everything in his power to keep him away from Gin.

"Ichi," Was all Grimmjow could say. He knew about Gin. And now he knows that the person Ichigo was currently involved with was working for the very man they were trying to take down. It looked like Ichigo hasn't really caught on that the guys Shiro talked about were him and Grimmjow on that one Saturday night. Either because he was actually quiet drunk or Ichigo is refusing to believe it. If he did know then he knows that Grimmjow might have something to do with Shuuhei and it won't take long to put two and two together. Grimmjow was going to reach for Ichigo but said man stood up and headed upstairs without saying a single word, closing the bedroom door behind him.

Grimmjow sighed and looked at his father. "Dad….What are we gonna do?"

Emory wiped his face and looked over to Isshin who had just finished putting a blanket over Shiro. He looked at Emory and shrugged his shoulder, honestly at a loss.

"I don't know Grimm, but whatever it is….We have to do it fast," His father answered as he stood up.

"I'll do whatever I can at my end. Now there's no going back. If I let things go like this it won't end well," Isshin sighed. "Wait what?" Grimmjow looked between his father and Isshin. "Oh, I forgot to mention. Ichigo's father was once Yakuza. I mentioned him once before. He used to go by the name of Shiba," Emory grinned, Isshin joining in when Grimmjows eyes stared at him in shock. "It's a pleasure working with you Grimmjow. Make sure you treat my Ichigo with respect alright?" Isshin smiled.

"Y-Yes, sir," was all Grimmjow could say as he looked upon the man who was feared by many Yakuza.

Isshin Shiba.

I cheated. Kind of got rid of everyone so that I can focus on the characters who are here.

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Ciaosu~