Chapter 7 – the rest of the whole story.
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"See, Ichi? Can you feel it? Our hearts are one, and our souls are one" Our pulses beat at the same time. Her eyes widened and she looked up at me. Sobbing, she clutched onto my shirt.
"Oh, G-Grimmjow... I love you so much." I pulled her into my arms in a warm hug.
"I love you too, Ichi-berry...
Soon after the confessions, Ichigo fell asleep, but she was quite reluctant.
"Will you be here when i wake up?" She looked at me through her long eye lashes and my breath caught in my throat.
"Sure, don't worry."
I held her hand as she basked in Dreamland. She mumbled in her sleep and tightened her hold on my hand.
"Grimmjow" Ichigo mumbled and i looked at her face as she slept. I didn't know she talked in her sleep. " Karate chop..." Grimmjow chuckled at the absurdness of her dreams.
"YO, ICHI!" Nnoitra pushed through the door, his bellowing voice nearly waking up Ichigo. I put my finger to my lips and silenced him with my eyes. Eventually, the incisive beeping in the room slowed down to its original pattern. I pointed to the door, signalling that i wanted them to leave the room. When they all walked out (Nnoitra and Tesla putting up a fight of course; "We want to see Ichi, you damn blue thing!") questions fired at once from Nnoitra, Tesla and Starrk. I rubbed my temples in discomfort.
"One at a time!" I barked out in frustration. Tesla started off.
"Grimm, what happened?" i shook my head. We would talk when Ichigo was awake.
"Nothing, but we should probably let Ichigo sleep. We'll all take turns to stay with her." Without further ado, before i could finish, Nnoitra cried out.
"ME FIRST!" And ran full speed towards the room, screaming 'ICHIGO' along the way. I rolled my eyes and continued.
"Then Tesla can see her. After that, Ulquirra and then Starrk. Does anyone have a problem with that?" Ulquirra cocked an eyebrow. 'Why is Grimmjow acting like the authority figure?' but let it go since it wasn't the time or the place.
"I' m worried about Ichigo. When will she be released from the hospital?" Starrk voiced his thoughts, which was an odd thing to do since he mostly kept to himself and his dreams.
"That would be today." The same, mousy nurse that went by the name Momo Hinamori , popped out of nowhere and told us. Tesla glared daggers at her and she shrunk.
"Are you sure about that?" he added menacingly.
_Later that same night_
(Grimmjow' s POV)
"And den, i went to mommy and she sed dat Nel had too much sweeties!" Nel pouted.
"Oh, really? Well, you show mom wrong, huh? Show her you can go 2 whole days without sweets!" i challenged her, and she nodded enthusiastically as she snuggled up closer to me. Nel was my beautiful little sister, who i cherished with all of my heart. I never show my brotherly side to anyone, and i plan on keeping it that way. I become way too soft. I started at the TV blankly, not really watching. Sigh. I miss Ichigo...
"Gwimmy-nee" the little JaguerJaques called out softly.
"Mmmhh?"
"Who's Itsygo?" I froze. Nani?
"Why? How do you know her?"
"You keep saying 'Itsygo' in your sleep." She giggled, throwing her small kidy legs up. "Is she your girl~~~friend?"
"Come here, quirt!" I tickled her and she threw her head back, giggling madly.
"Gwimmy-nee! S-stop...STOP! HAHAHAHA STOOOOOP!" She screamed in euphoria, laughing.
"FIRST YOU BEG FOR MERCY!" I tickled her harder and her laughs increased in volume. I laughed heartily at the sight.
"MEWCY! MEWCY!" I stopped my ministrations and she gasped for air. I chuckled at the cute sight.
"Now, time for you to go to sleep. Come on, I'll tuck you in." I sighed. She pouted but stalked off to bed none the less, with me trailing behind her hot on her heels. I followed her into her pink room and watched as she climbed into bed. She snuggled into her duvet and I wrapped it tightly around her small body. I didn't want her to get cold.
"G-Gwimmy-nee-chan..." a small voice from the bundle in the bed reached my ears.
"Yes, baby?"
"Do you... wuv Nel?" she whispered. I tensed up. What kind of a question was that? I leaned forwards and looked into her beautiful green orbs seriously.
"Of course i do, Nel. What makes you think otherwise?" she gazed at me and tears started brimming in her large, child-like orbs.
"Because... these girls in skool... they say that no one wuvs Nel... because Nel a fweak..." my eyes widened at that. "Because Nel hab Gween hair, they make fun of Nel..." i hugged her little crying body, and rubbed her back soothingly. I don't want her to go through the hell that i had to go through because of the colour of her hair.
"Don't you worry your little head, Nel. I'll pick you up from school tomorrow, and i'll have a chat with your teacher. Everything will be okay!" i reassured her. She gave me a bubbly smile after wiping away her tears. She kissed my cheek and turned over in bed.
"G'night, Gwimmy-nee-chan..." she murmured softly. I smiled, ruffled her hair, and walked out. My mother stood by the door, a small smile gracing her beautiful face. She wrapped her arms around my waist and i hugged her back.
"Your an amazing brother, Grimmjow. I' m so proud of you."
LATER THAT EVENING LATER THAT EVENING LATER THAT EVENING LATER THAT EVENING LATER THAT EVENING
I looked at the clock, fully awake.
00:48pm
I sighed. Why cant i go to sleep? Thoughts of Ichigo haunt me and i feel so lightheaded. She makes me feel things i' ve never felt for anyone. She was so selfless, kind, caring, funny, intelligent, beautiful... i could go on and on. The list is infinite. I crashed back to reality as my phone rang, the sound shrill and short.
"Yo," i greeted without looking at the caller ID.
"Grimmjow?" a hesitant voice spoke up from the small device and I grinned wolfishly.
"Ichi! What's wrong?" God, i missed her voice.
"Im sorry for the late hour... did i wake you?" she sounded so guilty.
"No, don't worry. I couldn't sleep. Kept thinking about you..." i could practically hear her blushing.
"Grimmjow... i had a nightmare. Im scared and everythings cold and... i need you. C-can you come? Please?" she whispered into the phone, her voice wavering.
"I' m on my way." I informed her as i put on my clothes. I kept on talking to her as i made my way to her house. When i arrived, i hung up with a goodbye and made my way up the stairs. I opened the door with the keys she gave me and stepped in. I trudged up to her room and softly opened the door.
"Ichi?" i whispered softly.
"Im over here" her voice shook with fear and i stalked to her bed quickly. I crawled in with her and hugged her small frame to my chest.
"Im sorry, Grimm. I just felt really scared and there's no one here to comfort me..." she said and my heart dropped.
"I couldn't sleep anyway. That problems solved, anyways." I smiled warmly at her, before laying down and closing my eyes.
" I love you , Grimmjow."
"I love you too, Ichi-berry.
I opened my eyes and closed them again straight away. The contrast of the morning light hurt my sensitive eyes and i squinted. I rolled over and felt something solid lying next to me. I pulled the covers down and found Grimmjow in all his glory, snoring slightly, and clutching my pillow. I chuckled as i weaved my fingers through his unruly cyan locks. He muttered something in comprehendible that sounded suspiciously like ' Meaty Tacos'. He cracked an eye open and grinned sheepishly.
"Morning, beautiful..." he traced my jaw bone, sending a shiver of anticipation down my spine. I blushed a million shades of pink at his scrutinizing gaze.
"Morning, Grimm. Thanks again, for yesterday." I said, scratching the back of my head.
"It's okay, Ichi. If you ever feel scared like that, whenever, whatever, call me and i'll be there in 30 seconds.." He looked at me and i nodded. I climbed out of my bed and stretched, grinning foolishly at the sound of some of my vertebrae cracking.
"M' taking a shower!" i called out as i limped into the bathroom. I caught my own eyes as i looked at my reflection... and cringed. How can Grimmjow love someone as hideous as me? My orange hair had angered many people in the past, so it wouldn't have come to be a surprise to me if Grimmjow despised it. And my eyes were such a horrible shade of brown. I wish i had blue eyes like Grimmjow. Or emerald green eyes like Ulquirra. I was envious of their looks and i hated the feeling. Why couldn't i just be pretty... like Rukia? I still don't understand why he's not with her. I mean, yeah, she was really mean, but kill me now if she isn't pretty. Don't forget the big fact that she has normal hair. A beautiful, onyx black. Sighing, i stepped into the shower. Did i believe he loved me? Yes, yes i did. And i definitely loved him in return. But after Renji and Kenpatchi, would i ever be able to love Grimmjow unconditionally? Or would that part of me that's been ripped apart by love be able to heal with Grimmjow' s true love? I rested my head on the cold tiles of the shower wall and let out yet another deep sigh. I honestly felt lost. But i also felt loved. I knew then and there that i had to tell Grimmjow everything about the past. And soon.
After the refreshing shower, I slipped of the cast cover, dried myself off and put some clothed on for the day. I limped back into the room and grabbed my crutches. I cold hear the shower in the other toilet downstairs stop.
"Come on, Grimmjow! We got to go school!" I hollered as I slowly limped down the staircase.
"I'm coming! Hold up!" i opened the door and took in a deep breath. A new day full of new possibilities. I felt an arm wind around my waist and grinned.
"Lets go..." Grimmjow breathed into my ear and i shuddered. He took my bag off of me and i whined in protest.
"No, Ichigo, i wont let you carry it." He scolded my childish behaviour.
"But—" i started.
"No buts! Now march YOUR but to my car! I pouted but limped to the shiny offending car anyways.g Grimmjow opened the door for me courteously and i blushed.
"Thanks..."
"Let me go, G! I can walk by myself! Let me- LET ME GO, GRIMMJOW! I'LL FRIGGIN' KARATE CHOP YOU!" I screamed in frustration. He let me go as if he had touched a hot iron. He stepped away from me, shaking his head.
"Not again..." i smiled threatingly and said, "Hell yeah, you know not to do JACK to me!" before limping off the bus, supported by my crutched. Grimmjow hovered behind me protectively. I shook my head, smiling. Ever since Rukia and her cronies had attacked me on my way home and i was hospitalized, Grimmjow and I had started going out. I believed that when someone is in an intimate relationship, they should not keep secrets from one another. The boys approached us, greeting.
"Hey, Ichi" Starrk rubbed his eyes sleepily, yawning. Nothing out of the ordinary today! I kissed him on the cheek and grinned at him as my greeting. He blushed and touched his cheek.
"Hey, where's my kiss?" Tesla whined. I sent him an evil look.
"It crawled up your ass and died" I laughed at his wide eyes. He looked horrified and clutched his chest sarcastically.
"Who are you and what have you done with my daughter?" i rolled my eyes but kissed him on the cheek none the less.
" Yo, Ichi! Look at this!" Nnoitra had his back facing me and he was bending, trying to hide something from my view. I slowly limped towards him, curiosity taking its own course.
"What is it?" i frowned. He waved at me, telling me to lean closer. Closer... closer... closer... before i knew it, he dropped a dirty worm on my head, and i screamed bloody murdered.
"AAAAAAAAARRRGH! WOOOOORM~ GRIMMJOW!" I limped towards him super speed and reached out blindly. I hate worms! They're so dirty, and slimy and stretchy and Ueeergh! Grimmjow took the worm off of my head and threw it away, laughing. I puffed and pouted. And do you know what Grimmjow (The damn BAKA) did? He wiped it off my face with a kiss. Straight away, I forgot that I was angry and I forgot that no one knew of our 'little secret'. I clutched his shirt, melting into the kiss. Our lips moved in synchronisation and I felt so light!
"Gri... GRIMMJOW! WHAT-WHAT THE HELL?" Grimm was pulled back forcefully by an unknown force. Tesla grabbed the front of his shirt and heaved.
"It is none of my business who you wish to go out with. However, if you hurt Ichigo in anyway way, may it be physical or completely mentally, i will shove my foot so far up your ass you will have toenails for teeth.." He fumed and I giggled.
"Yeah, what he said." Nnoitra snapped his fingers and moved his head back and forth in a very non-Nnoitra way. My giggle turned into a full blown laugh.
"I' m gonna hurt her! I love h-" he was interrupted my Rukia tackling him to the ground.
"Grimmy! I missed you!" she hugged him and my anger flared dangerous. I limped towards her and grabbed her arms, effectively lifting her off Grimmjow.
"Listen to me. I had no reason to do this before, but everything's changed. Grimmjow is my boyfriend now. So I'd really appreciate it if you stopped harassing him like that. So now respectively get your ugly self out of my face…" I sneered, mentally thanking Nnoitra for teaching me how to be feisty. Don't get me wrong, I hated speaking to anybody like that. But Rukia was seriously driving past the bounds of my patience. She gave me a dirty look before turning to look at Grimmjow, fake, unshed tears brimming at their peak. She walked up to him, pretending to trip and fall into his arms dramatically. I looked at Grimmjow, who had a look of realization and anger dawn on his face.
" Grimmy, Ichigo' s being mea -"
"Oh no you don't!" I pulled her away from him and pushed her back. She fell onto the floor and glared at me venomously. I poked her with my crutched and smiled.
"What's wrong with you? Don't you know I will kick your ass to Hell, make it there before you, and kick it all the way back again. All with the aid of my trusty pair of crutches." I finished my threat and Nnoitra barked out a laugh. I smiled eerily and Rukia mumbled something.
"It certainly wasn't like that before when i…" I froze. Will she say anything? It seemed that Grimmjow was the only other person that heard her. It looked like it concluded something for him. 'what if he knows it was Rukia?' i thought. It wouldn't matter, since I'd be telling him everything anyway.
"Hell yeah!" Tesla backed me up, as usual. Rukia looked at Grimmjow and held her hand out for him to help her.
"What are you waiting for? He snorted. She got up on her own, brushing her clothes.
"Yeah, well, I' m not wasting my time with underlings like you. And, Grimmjow, if ever you change your mind and want to leave that sorry excuse of a woman and come back to me, I'll be waiting." She made to walk away, but believe me, it wasn't long lived.
"HA! Easy for you to say, midget!" Starrk hollered
"Well, keep on waiting, because I' m not thinking about leaving her anytime soon!" Grimmjow said.
"Basterds…" she muttered before fluttering her lashes at Grimmjow, whom in turn turns around and pretended to gag. I let out a short laugh earning myself a very cheeky grin from Grimmjow. Rukia walked away, back to her friends. Toilet paper was hanging out of her short skirt, trailing behind her.
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