Finally~! Barely within the extension time! Here is my entry for the third round of Shadow-san's BRFC (which to me as an acronym sounds like Breakfast) or better yet

Bleach Romance Fanfiction Contest!

With that I give you my first Yaoi pairing of Ichigo and Uryuu. There are a few exclusive twists so read well, read carefully! I leave hints let's see if you can pick them up.

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That evening everyone was together again. Orihime had opened her apartment to the group of shinigami, humans, and quincy that together would protect the world in the coming Winter War. The instigator of the whole idea was Rukia, who with the help of one Matsumoto Rangiku was able to get everyone there. Uryuu, Ichigo, Chad, Orihime, Rukia, Yumichika, Ikkaku, Matsumoto, Hanataro, and Ganju were all in one room. Oh! And we mustn't forget Hitsugaya…. Captain Hitsugaya! Who was compelled to join since everyone was at the house he now occupied. Otherwise things might have been different…

The night started off wonderfully. In particular the group of friends started a game called Monopoly. Rukia had wanted to play this game. Only from Hitsugaya were there groans. Matsumoto shushed him and began trying to convince him into the idea. She also tried to explain what a game was.

"See kids play games, Captain, and…"

His face turned red, "Stop it Matsumoto!! I know what a game is!"

"Oh, but Captain! Games are perfect for you! Kids are great at games!"

Hitsugaya excused himself in his critical demeanor. After a glare they let him go, but not before Ichigo got his "Taicho" warning. The fuming Captain aptly left.

Matsumoto shouted after him, "Captain! Old people take walks not kids!"

With that a trial game started. This "trial round" eventually came down to Ichigo and Uryuu, who seemed to get quite heated. Everyone watched the two "duke" it out until Chad decided to leave. He never really gave an explanation, but did say…

"It's getting too heated." Which stated the obvious, although puzzled the others; consequently, he left without much fuss from his friends. Once those not playing insisted that the 'trial round' was ended the real game began…

First to leave the game was Ikkaku. Renji's scoffing got him kicked off next. Matsumoto got bored and added sake to the game. Each time you paid rent you had a drink. Sadly, Ganju followed the path of losers. Orihime was banker so she never really went anywhere. Yumichika built too many houses and consequently lost all of his money that way. Hanataro couldn't hold his drink and fainted about the time he lost all his money. Matsumoto was more into drinking and getting others to drink with her than playing and lost.

This left Uryuu, Rukia, and Ichigo as the big players with Orihime as the banker. Soon Rukia succumbed to the influx of sake. She decided to go home as the others had already left except Matsumoto who insisted they keep playing by her "sake" rule. Well, she did live there anyway. Uryuu and Ichigo were too into the game to stop drinking. Orihime decided to clean up and left the 3 alone.

That evening Ichigo and Uryuu used up all of their average words per day… and more. Snippy little comments littered the air. As the evening drove on, though, they quieted. Ichigo was quickly becoming tired. Turns became monotonous and Ichigo found his mind wandering. With Uryuu indecisive during his turn, Ichigo got up and took some dishes into the kitchen. He passed a sleeping Matsumoto.

Orihime was washing a glass casserole dish when Ichigo walked in. "Hey," he said in a deep, groggy voice.

This sent a chill up her spine and she tossed the dish in her surprise. She tried to reach for it before it fell. Instead, Ichigo caught the pot… and her. Wrapped in his arms she blushed profusely. Ichigo felt pretty good. The sake hadn't inhibited him, yet. He flashed a warm and sleepy smile. She held her breath and her mind went blank. He placed the pot down and helped her stand.

"Are you ok?"

She nodded and blushed more. The room was quiet and a kind of chemistry was flowing in the air. Ichigo found himself drawn to her wanting eyes. Then it was all broken.

"YES! I got it! Ichigo your turn! Come on!" the Uryuu yelled.

Orihime turned back to the dishes laughing awkwardly and Ichigo stood there, wondering what had just happened. Uryuu had a cocky drunk smile when Ichigo came back. Finding himself in the dilemma that only a long monopoly game can bring, Ichigo took his time thinking about his next move.

Still washing dishes Orihime let out a long sigh of disappointment. She had been so close to the kiss that had eluded her for so long. A small tear flickered in the light from the corner of her eye. Again she sighed, completely forlorn. Someone quietly stumbled into the kitchen. Again Orihime jumped in surprise. A small hope filled her chest and this time she fell into open arms.

Uryuu stared down at the young woman he had caught. She looked shocked, but was so beautiful. At that moment her name was both a question and realization. He whispered it, "Orihime."

She too was caught up in the moment and found herself unable to move. She stared into his calm eyes and gravity pulled them closer. In what was seconds his lips lightly touched hers and their eyes closed. There was an innocent passion between them.

"HA! Uryuu! You're gonna owe me big!!"

A chill ran up Uryuu's spine and their kiss broke. He pulled away and blushed furiously, mumbling something apologetic and returning to the game. Orihime stood there it was all just too much.

Back in the living room Ichigo had managed to remove himself from the massive financial hole he was in. He noticed that Uryuu couldn't hold his gaze and assumed something was wrong. "Hey? You Ok?"

"Perfectly fine thank you," Uryuu's words rambled together as he watched Ichigo's eyebrows raise in question.

Before another word was said Orihime came into the room. She looked miff, confused, and maybe hurt. "I'm going to bed. Lock the door when you leave… please."

Her face tightened, she turned quickly, and left. Uryuu and Ichigo stared at each other. A hand to his chin and Ichigo found something to say. "She said, 'When you leave'. Do you think she was talking about you or me? What are we staying for anyway…?"

"Why do you have to be so analytical…" Uryuu said rather prickly. Suddenly they realized something.

Uryuu jumped up. "Good night."

"WHaa?? Hey you're not leaving me here! She was talking to you not me!" Ichigo lurched forward and jumped up. Uryuu grabbed his shoes.

"Oh, no pretty sure…"

"Ha! You were in the kitchen with her last. What did you do?" Ichigo asked.

At that Uryuu's face flushed red and he bolted out the door. Ichigo followed grabbing his jacket. Down the steps Ichigo laughed and Uryuu felt even more uncomfortable. Thunder rolled overheard and rain began to fall. Uryuu had forgotten his jacket so he shoved his hands in his pockets, but he wasn't cold. The kiss with Orihime kept replaying in his mind.

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Hitsugaya was still walking around. He actually enjoyed the cool rains of the real world. Tonight was no exception. At least now there was no one to annoy him. He paused and listened to his surroundings. Someone was coming. He jumped up into a tree and watched.

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Suddenly a voice whispered into his ear. "I know what you did…"

Uryuu whipped around to face a grinning Ichigo very close to his face. "NO you don't! Kurosaki your home is that way," he pointed, "now go! Stop following me!"

"Your face is red."

Uryuu looked at his friend in horror, "Is not! Ichigo…"

The grinning boy stopped his friend, "Look I'm going to follow you all the home," he paused, "yeah, until you tell me what happened in the kitchen with Orihime."

Drunkenly Ichigo tripped forward, but caught himself. Uryuu just stared. Ichigo rolled his eyes. "Well, you gonna tell me or will I have to keep whispering in yer' ear throughout the night?"

Disturbing images passed through Uryuu's mind. His friend was certainly drunk. Ichigo would never act like that. Maybe he would forget. Uryuu conceded defeat and walked over to a bench. Ichigo shrugged and followed. The bench was covered by a towering tree that offered some protection from the rain. There was also a street light so they could see well. After they sat down the rain began to pour.

"I kissed her."

Ichigo's head dropped. "Really you did? And she kicked you out! Geez what kind of a kiss was that."

Uryuu frowned, "Obviously not a good one."

Silence consumed them as a cold breeze kicked up. There was warmth between the two. Uryuu sighed, "I think she was expecting you."

Ichigo shrugged, "Naw, no way. She was probably trying to kick me out."

"Stop being modest."

"Me? Modest. Wow that's some high and mighty praise there. You're not that drunk are you? Still have that… that…vo, vo, ca…"

"Vocabulary."

"Yeah man that's it."

Uryuu sat up to leave, but stopped as Ichigo's hand grasped his arm. His grip was strong and warm, his face had mellowed. Uryuu sat back down a touch of depression welling up inside him. He felt like a failure. "So if you're not drunk," Ichigo mused, "then something's up with the way you kiss."

Uryuu hung his head. He didn't have time to see his friend's face change. Ichigo shrugged, "Eh, I'll forget by morning."

Before Uryuu could react Ichigo had grabbed his chin and turned his face for a deep and true kiss. Uryuu could feel the man next to him melting into him. He was paralyzed by shock, and warmth, and a flood of some electrical feeling.

Ichigo was the first to pull away. He frowned and repeated aloud to himself, "I will forget by morning." He cringed.

Uryuu looked at him with expectation. "So..?"

"Go get a girl," Ichigo cringed again and wiped his face with his jacket. Looking up he saw the disappointment on his friends face. Uryuu shivered in the cold.

Shaking his head Ichigo sighed. He stated the obvious, "You left your jacket at her house."

Uryuu looked at him confused.

Standing up Ichigo flicked his friend in the head. "Go get your jacket."

With that Ichigo left, still repeated his new mantra 'I will forget by morning'. Uryuu watched his friend go, getting his jacket somehow at the forefront of his mind. Once Ichigo was out of sight a dense fog replaced his leaving form. Uryuu began his trek back to Orihime's house.

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Meanwhile the hostess of that evening was cleaning up the monopoly game the boys had left behind. Amidst putting up the game she found Uryuu's jacket. The young woman let a tear fall from her face as she clutched the jacket. She felt like a complete idiot and succumbed to her depression.

In her anxiety she did not hear the door open, nor did she feel the cool air that was let in by the action. Slowly she stood and when she looked up she was eye to eye with the owner of the jacket. "Hi… Orihime," Uryuu blushed.

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The next morning the sun shone brightly. The rain had stopped. Puffy, white clouds floated through the air. Even without his glasses Uryuu could see the beautiful woman beside him. She was still sleeping with an ethereal glow about her. Her smile was innocent and satisfied. He brushed away the long strands of orange hair from her face and kissed her softly.

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There were probably only 2 problems with what happened that night. The first….

In the Kurosaki house Ichigo's scream could be heard. He had obviously remembered his rather romantic evening.

The second…

Hitsugaya continued to wear a very pleased grin on his face. All morning long he puzzled his lieutenant. All he would say was, "He'll never forget Taicho again" followed by an evil cackle.

This just happened to creep Matsumoto out extremely and Hitsugaya had a very "Matsumoto-less" morning.

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Hope you, the reader, enjoyed this. Don't forget to check out other stories for this pairing that are entered in this contest! We all greatly enjoy the reviews. They truly give us the boost of confidence to continue writing.

Sincerely,
Anynymys1