Disclaimer: I do not own any of Bleach nor its characters. And to add, this is an AU but I hope you like the story.
It had been three weeks since Ichigo met Grimmjow when she got beaten up. Her first meeting with the bluenette was awkward but she felt that instant connection with him just like she did with Nel. Their conversation was pretty long and she found out that she had a lot in common with got along pretty well and became very good and close friends along with Nel, this healing some of Grimmjow's inner scars. He didn't drink like a machine anymore, though he still drinks one or two bottles a week. He still never goes out of home, but he has become more open and not too withdrawn.
When it was the weekend again, she went to their house and without having to press the doorbell, was let in already by Nel. The teal-haired girl always loved it when Ichigo would visit them, just like she does in the past. Ichigo was fiddling with her pocket, having something in there.
Grimmjow was in the kitchen, grabbing a can of Coke. Seeing Ichigo, he tossed it to her and grabbed another one, closing the fridge. "Yo, Grimmjow." She waved and he waved back, both sitting on the table chairs. Nel also went to the kitchen to make a peanut butter sandwich, and Ichigo decided to speak up. "Listen guys." Both siblings turned to her. "I'm not sure if you heard of this, but there is an event in the amusement park called the Flurry of Fireworks Festival; which will be held next Friday. You heard of that?"
Nel nodded while Grimmjow shook his head. "And my dad bought tickets for me and my sisters, then a friend of Dad gave him extra tickets as a gift. My dad gave these tickets to me as he had no one to invite." She explained, taking out two tickets from her pocket and showing it to them. "My other friends already have tickets so, would you like to go with me to the park?" She asked, letting them think their decisions.
Nel quickly made her answer as she grabbed the tickets from Ichigo's hands."Sure. Going to the park is nice and seeing the fireworks is even better. Hey Grimmjow-nii, you should go too." Though he hesitated. "I don't know. you both know that I haven't left this place for eleven months and I just don't know how people would react if they see me all of a sudden." The girls understood what he meant.
"Come on. It won't hurt and I'm sure they'd understand, don't worry I'm on your side." Ichigo assured and Grimmjow was enlightened by this, she was still the type of person who doesn't hesitate to help others no matter what. Nel leaned in to Grimmjow and whispered in a quiet voice, "Don't worry the others know that we know about this. It's going to be alright." He nodded and agreed to go to the park with them, yet was still nervous.
Ichigo patted him on the shoulder and smiled, blushing a little. An hour later, Ichigo left. "Wow, my injuries have healed a lot faster than I thought it would." Ichigo commented, checking her body while going back in her house. Removing her shoes, she ran to her room after giving a greeting to her family. She changed first into a long-sleeved shirt and jogging pants then hurried downstairs for lunch.
"Itadakimasu." Giving grace they ate their cheese omelet and juice. Ichigo chuckled as Karin ate a lot of rice, hoping to get stronger so that she can be a great soccer player. When they finished, Ichigo washed the dishes and cleaned the table, going back to her room to play some video games. Taking the controller, she took out the game 'Mortal Kombat 9' and inserted it into the PS3. After fighting many opponents using her favorite character, she stopped and turned the PS3 off, excited for Friday just as all the others are.
It was already Friday and everyone was given a break from their schools and their jobs so that they could attend to the event. Every year the park would give a unique event at the first Friday of the month December, the town considering this an annual holiday.
Ichigo woke up and quickly took a bath, then cook breakfast and ate it with her dad and sisters. When she filled the void in her stomach she went up and changed into a short-sleeved, maroon shirt, black thigh-length shorts and brown ankle-length shoes. She rushed to her sisters' room, helping them change. Rushing downstairs where their dad was already waiting with the tickets, they left the house and locked it before going to their Ford Ranger and starting their departure, their destination: Karakura Amusement Park.
As Isshin started the car, Ichigo asked her father a favor. "Hey Dad, can we take Nel and Grimmjow with us? We still have space here for two and they don't have a car." Isshin agreed with an understanding smile and headed off to their house at a normal speed, Ichigo listening to rock or metal songs from her iPod, Isshin listening to country music on the radio, Yuzu and Karin taking a nap.
When they reached the house, Ichigo stepped outside and rang the bell twice. Nel opened the gate ,with Grimmjow beside her. They were both changed. Nel was wearing a sleeveless aqua shirt, blue jeans folded up to her knees and brown sandals. Grimmjow was wearing a plain dark blue t-shirt, light blue pants and navy blue shoes.
"Ichigo, why are you here with your family? We could have just taken a bus there." Nel asked. "We did this because we want to. Come on and get in the car." Nel smiled and agreed, going in the car. Grimmjow was hesitant, gulping while looking outside.
"Okay, this is it. Welcome back, outside world." Grimmjow thought while slowly taking a foot outside. He walked quickly into the car out of nervousness, and he put out a tough front to hide the fact that he is nervous. Ichigo went back in the mobile and they left, taking the shortest path to the park. He leaned on the side of the car door, staring outside. It looked just the same as the last time he saw it, he thought. Sighing that he went outside after not going out for a long time, he bit his lip and placed his chin on his hand. This was going to be a long day.
Hotaru: Okay, I am confused how should I make the next chapter like which will be about them hanging out in the park. But I'll do my best. Thanks to those who like my story and please review!