I really do like this fic. :3 I'm a bit sad it isn't as popular as some of my others though...

Chapter 9

Ichigo opened his eyes wearily and nearly gasped when Shiro's sleeping face was in front of his own. Holy sweet overload!* He thought and nearly jerked away when Shiro snuggled closer, mumbling in his sleep. He looks...cute. Kinda like a puppy... Ichigo smiled, threading tan fingers through snowy hair.

"Mgh..." Shiro mumbled and sighed, a sleepy smile on his face. "Ichigo..." He cuddled, hands around the young man's waist. "Feels...good..." He said sleepily. Ichigo chuckled warmly as he continued to run fingers through silky white hair as a voice echoed in his mind.

'He still looks like I remembered him...' Helel whispered, Ichigo simply picturing the smile he had. 'I wish I could hold him again...'

Maybe you can someday...if you can gather the strength, I'll let you take control for a bit. Ichigo decided. It was the least he could do for the suffering angel...and for Shiro's peace of mind.

'You would do this for me?'

Why not?

'Thank you, Kurosaki Ichigo...' He felt the voice fade just as golden eyes opened.

"Morning sunshine." Ichigo chuckled as Shiro yawned in his face. "Yuck, morning breath."

"Screw you..." Shiro groaned and rolled over. "Gimme a few more minutes..."

"Nope, today you and I are gonna get breakfast and go somewhere." Ichigo said, getting up and dragging Shiro by the leg out of bed. Shiro fell with a thud and a groan. "Get up lazy fat ass."

"You suck. Can't humans ever sleep in?" He mumbled, getting to his feet and moving his messy hair out of his face. He blinked and Ichigo stood in front of him. "What are you-mmph?!" He felt lips press against his own and he sighed, melting into the kiss. He ran fingers through greasy orange strands and chuckled as they kissed. "Thought you hated my morning breath."

"I intend to get very used to it." Ichigo said. "C'mon...we should clean up." Shiro smirked and lifted Ichigo off the ground, the young men yelping as he was lifted. "H-hey!"

"Then I intend to get acquainted with your very naked body." He smirked devilishly. Ichigo blushed as he was set down and Shiro turned the shower on. He fiddled with Ichigo's shirt and slowly stripped him down. Ichigo then did the same, sliding tanned hands across pale flesh. He felt Shiro shiver and smiled. "You feel nice."

"Thanks. You look nice." He chuckled as the angel fiddled where he stood. Once the shower was warm Ichigo went inside, gesturing for Shiro to follow. He slid in behind Ichigo and kissed his neck, his voice rumbling.

"You have given me another chance...and for that you have my eternal thanks. And to make up for it..." He kissed the ear and Ichigo sighed. "I'm going to please you as much as I can." He slid a pale hand down Ichigo's back until fingers entered his rear. Ichigo gasped and jolted a bit before moaning as the fingers moved.

"Mmm...wh-what are you doing?" Ichigo asked. Shiro chuckled, the sound rumbling against Ichigo's back.

"Pleasing you...I promise, I will be very gentle...I know you are a virgin." He said softly, continuously scissoring his fingers in and out of Ichigo. Ichigo grinded against the angel behind him, moving up and down on the fingers.

"Ngh...Shiro...I-it feels...good..." Ichigo moaned, his face red and brown eyes filled with lust. He looked over his shoulder. "I...I want more..."

"Ok..." Shiro smirked and removed his fingers, replacing it with his member. He felt Ichigo jolt and groan at the feeling, his insides clamping around him. "Y-you need to...to relax..."

"I...I will b-but you're so big..." Ichigo stammered as Shiro thrusted a little, hitting a spot deep inside him. "Ngh! Wh-what was that?"

"Your prostrate." Shiro chuckled, grabbing Ichigo's member and pumping it with his thrusts. It didn't take long for Ichigo to cum after that, his limbs shaking. Ichigo felt like goo in Shiro's strong hands. Shiro came inside Ichigo, sighing as he stood there. "So?"

"Th...that...that was...amazing..." Ichigo sighed. "Though next time...can we do it in bed?"

"Of course." Shiro chuckled, kissing his cheek and helping Ichigo to shaky feet. "Sorry if I rushed it..."

"N-no! You didn't rush anything!" Ichigo stuttered as fingers ran through his hair, cleaning it. He sighed as strong, but gentle fingers massaged his scalp. "Mmm...you were...gentle and...and sweet..."

"I can be anything you want..." Shiro whispered, rinsing out his hair and starting on his body. "You need only ask me."

"I do want to ask you one thing...is it ok...if I call you Samael?" He felt Shiro stiffen a little and he turned around. "If not that's fine, but-" He felt a finger on his lips and smiled.

"I don't mind...but only in the bedroom." Shiro compromised. Ichigo blushed and nodded slowly. "Now...you can wash me and I will take you somewhere nice." Ichigo blushed and Shiro kissed his cheek.

Shiro smiled as Ichigo squirmed in the car seat. "What, you think I flew everywhere?" He chuckled.

"N-no!" Ichigo mumbled. "It's just...I've never been out on a date before..." Shiro turned to him as they hit a red light.

"You serious?" He asked. Ichigo nodded and he smiled. "Then I guess I have another first to take carefully huh?" He chuckled as Ichigo slunk in the seat. "No need to be so shy."

"I-I am not shy! Being shy is for...for lovesick teenage girls!" Ichigo huffed and turned away in his seat as Shiro laughed. Shiro felt a hand slide into his and he smiled. "But I...I do love you so...just promise you'll stay here...with me...ok?"

"Of course I will. Ah, here we are." He chuckled. parking the car. Ichigo opened the door and gasped. It was a small little diner, with an open patio and tables outside, couples eating and laughing together.

"This is...quaint but...cliché." Ichigo smiled. He felt an arm wrap around him. "I like this..."

"I thought you may." He chuckled and led Ichigo inside. He sat down at a table with a nice view of outside, glancing at the menu. "Find anything?"

"Pancakes seem nice by now." He chuckled. Shiro ordered and smiled at him. "So uhh...what did you do? Before we met?"

"How many years do I need to go back?" Shiro teased. "Well to be honest many years are a blur. I remember being in Greece when it became Rome...among other things."

"You know you just said something amazing like it was nothing right?" Ichigo asked and Shiro smiled. "No one's been to Greece when it was Ancient Greece!"

"Well I have. And sorry to say I don't think it's that amazing." He chuckled. "I lived there, killed demons and that was it."

"Nothing extraordinary?" He asked.

"No...to be honest, remembering the past reminds me of the Reapers..." He admitted quietly.

"You mean the dolls in Gin's room?"

"Yes. If I'm not careful...you'll end up one as well." He whispered. Ichigo reached over and grabbed his hand, squeezing gently. "I don't think I could handle it..." He was surprised when Ichigo moved over and gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek.

"No matter what, I'll make sure that doesn't happen...I'm not leaving you alone." Ichigo promised.

Shiro looked at Ichigo, who was snoozing in the seat next to him as he drove them home. Must've been tired still when he got up... He thought with a smile. Either that or shower sex wore him out. As he parked the car, he turned only to see Gin behind him. "Holy shit Gin! Do not pop up like that!" Shiro snapped. He saw Gin slump and frowned. "Gin?" He walked over and opened the door and slid Gin out, laying him on the ground. "shit you ok?"

"What's going o-Gin?!" Ichigo ran over, having been woken by Shiro's shout. Gin simply grinned and coughed.

"'Sup? G...got a Tylenol?" He joked before passing out.

Chapter 9 end

* That line is taken from Alice in the Country of Clover: Cheshire Cat Waltz. :3 great manga series.

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