A/N I'm sooooooo sorry for the late update, I got in major trouble and my parents took my laptop from me and I just got it back. To celebrate me getting my laptop back I wrote this chapter. I dedicate the chapter to nypsy. Thanks again nypsy. Thanks everyone for the reviews, fav stories, alerts, and fav authors. I appreciate all the support. Anyways enjoy & review.
Chapter 5
Renji pushed his little brother, Jinta, off him and stood up. He looked up and his brown eyes met furious gold ones. Standing before him stood his mother, Yoruichi Kisuke. Yoruichi stood there with her arms crossed over her chest fuming.
"Mom," Renji said backing away, "Let me explain."
"Yes, explain to me why your school called saying you weren't in 5, 6, & 7, period."
"You see mom, I uh I was" Renji bumped into Orihime. Renji grabbed Orihime by the shoulders and hide behind her. "See mom, I was with Orihime. She was upset and I took her to the arcade to cheer her up. See, I wasn't doing anything bad."
When Renji was a freshman he would ditch the class he hated and go adventure all over town until it was time to go home. Unfortunately for him, he got caught and no one had seen him for a week, no one knew what happened to him, not even Orihime.
"Don't try and blame this on Orihime, she wasn't the one who decided to ditch school and go to the arcade."
"Mrs. Kisuke, it wasn't really Renji's fault, like he said I was upset and he cheered me up. Because of Renji, my day was a lot better." Orihime smiled brightly. Yoruichi's eyes softened, she knew all about how Renji felt for Orihime. Yoruichi sighed she couldn't be mad at her son for helping the one he loves.
"Fine then, I won't kill you" Renji let out a sigh of relief, "but you're not of the hook yet, Saturday you're cleaning the garage."
"Haha, you gotta clean the garage haha." Jinta laughed. Renji glared at Jinta.
"Come on Jinta, you have to help Ururu set the table." Yoruichi walked back to the kitchen, followed by Jinta, who was still laughing.
Renji groaned, the garage was a mess. His dad was a scientist, so whatever invention or experiment didn't work, it got put into the garage. Orihime felt bad, it was her fault Renji ditched school. He shouldn't have to suffer because of her. Orihime turned around and faced Renji. She gave him a sympathetic smile.
"How about I come over Saturday and help you clean the garage?"
"No, it's fine I'll do it by myself it was my idea anyways."
"Yeah, but I didn't stop you."
"Orihime, its fine."
"Come on Jiji, let me help." Renji hated it when Orihime used his childhood nickname to get her way. She called him that every time she wanted something. He was so happy she's never used it in public or else he would be dead already from embarrassment. Sighing Renji finally agreed to let her help, she would show up Saturday anyways regardless of what he said.
"Yo Orihime, you staying for dinner?" Jinta shouted from the kitchen. Orihime looked at Renji.
"Yeah she is. Mom we're going to my room to do homework."
"Alright, I'll send Ururu up when dinner's ready."
Renji and Orihime went up the stairs to Renji room. If you met Renji you'd assume he had a messy room, but his room was always clean. Renji only kept his room clean, because of Orihime. He didn't want her thinking he was dirty or something. Her opinion him was the only one that mattered to him. Renji sat down at the desk, while Orihime sat on his bed. Orihime absolutely loved Renji's bed, it's soft and comfortable. His bed made Orihime felt like she was on a cloud.
"Do you want to start on English, Math or History?" Renji asked as he started to take out his books.
"Definitely not Math, how about history that's easy."
"Alright." Renji and Orihime worked on their homework about an hour, before they were done with it.
"Ugh finally" Orihime fell back on Renji's bed. "I hate Math, too many numbers."
Renji chuckled as he lay down next to Orihime. They both laid there not saying anything just enjoying each other's company. Orihime turned on her side and stared at Renji. She looked at his jaw and noticed how strong and masculine it was. Orihime couldn't explain it but for some reason she wanted to touch Renji, she wanted to feel how strong he was. She reached out and began to caress his jaw. She ran her hand down from where his neck and jaw meet to his chin. Renji couldn't believe Orihime was doing this, yeah she's touch him before, but this time was different, she was never this gentle. It was like she was blind and she was trying to picture what he looked like. Renji turned on his side to face Orihime. They lay there staring at each other. Orihime was staring at his bright red hair. She adored his hair. It reminded her of fire and the way it danced, it also reminded her of his short temper. Renji was so funny when he was angry and cute too. Orihime started to stroke Renji's hair. It was so soft, softer than her hair actually. Orihime reached back and pulled his hair loose. Renji closed his eyes as he enjoyed the feeling of Orihime's fingers running through his hair. It was times like this he treasured the most. Orihime used to comb his hair all the time when they were little and she would always say how soft and sikly it was. Sometimes she would even rub her face against it. Renji smiled at the memory. Orihime was studying Renji's face as she played with his hair. He looked so peaceful and happy. His face look so unreal. Everything about it looked so soft. When Orihime stopped Renji opened his eyes to see Orihime staring at his lips. Orihime thought his lips looked so supple, for someone who was so manly, he was so soft. Renji's body took over his mind. Renji smiled and leaned forward. Orihime didn't know what to do, she didn't want to move back, but she couldn't move forward. Renji was millimeters from Orihime's lips when he heard a soft knock on his door. Renji jumped back and fell off the bed. Renji shook his head, snapping himself out of the Orihime trans he was in. Renji got up and opened the door. There stood Ururu.
"Dinner's ready." She said in her soft little voice. Renji smiled at his little sister. He made the biggest soft spot for her.
"Hey Ururu, thanks." Renji turned to Orihime, who was now standing at the end of the bed, "Hey dinner's ready."
"Ok"
Renji turned back to Ururu and smile, "Hey do you want a Piggyback ride to the kitchen?" Ururu nodded her head quickly. Renji crouched down and Ururu climbed on his back.
"Hey how about we race? Me and Ururu versus Orihime"
Orihime beamed, "Ok let's do it."
"On your mark, hold on tight Ururu, get set, GO!" Renji and Orihime took off. Orihime was in the lead, but once they got to the stairs, Renji took five at a time, and Orihime was left in the dust. Orihime, seeing how ahead Renji was, jumped over the rail and landed on the couch.
"Ah, that's cheating."
Orihime laughed, "You never explained the rules."
Renji ran faster, mad that he was out smarted. They were neck and neck and right before they reached the kitchen door, Jinta came out. The door hit both Renji and Orihime. Renji turned so when he landed he would land on his stomach and not on Ururu. Orihime fell on her butt opposite of Renji. Jinta stood in the kitchen doorway wondering what just happened. All of a sudden they heard laughing. Everyone turned to see Ururu getting of Renji and lay on the floor laughing. Soon Orihime joined, then Renji and for some reason Jinta.
"I'd like to know what's so funny." Everyone looked up to Urahara Kisuke standing there.
Surprisingly Ururu was the one to answer, "We had a race." Urahara lifted an eyebrow.
"Yup and I would have won if it wasn't for, Jinta"
"What?" Jinta and Renji both yelled.
"How was I supposed to know you guys were behind the door?"
"There's no way you would've won me and Ururu were clearly in the lead, right Ururu?"
Everyone turned to Ururu. "Actually it was a tie." Before Renji could respond, Yoruichi came out of the kitchen.
"What's with all the commotion?"
"Well apparently dear, the kids had a race and Jinta messed it up and caused it to be a tie."
"Hey! I didn't know they were there."
"That is beside the point, who the hell said it was ok to race in my house?"
"Language sweetheart, and besides they were just having fun." Yoruichi walked over to her husband and gave him chaste kiss and a hug.
"You are too lenient on them."
"Isn't there always one lenient parent?"
"Uh huh, anyways dinner is ready, so everyone go wash up." Everyone headed towards to bathrooms to wash for dinner. After everyone was done, they gathered around the table and dug in. Throughout the whole dinner Renji and Orihime couldn't stop sneaking looks at each other, both thinking about the almost kiss. Each time they would catch the other looking they would quickly turn away and try to hide their blush, well Orihime anyways. This didn't go unnoticed by Yoruichi and Urahara, who shared a knowing look. After dinner was done, Renji walked Orihime to the door, after she had said her thank yous and goodbyes.
"Are you sure you don't want me to walk you home."
"Yes I'm sure and besides I like going on walks."
Renji sighed, "Alright, but call me as soon as you get home ok?"
"Of course Renji. Goodbye Renji." Orihime started to walk down the steps.
"Goodbye Ori. Wait." Orihime stopped at the last step and turned.
"You forgot something."
"I did? What did I forgot"
"This." Renji gave Orihime a huge bear hug. Orihime laughed as Renji spun her around. Unknown to both teens Renji's parents were watching them.
"When do you he'll tell her?"
"When he's ready dear"
"When will that be?"
"I don't know and I won't know until he does." Yoruichi sighed she couldn't stand to see her son suffer.
Renji set Orihime down, but didn't let her go. "Goodnight Ori," He whispered.
"Goodnight Jiji," she whispered back
Renji let go and watched as Orihime slowly disappeared down the street.
A/N: You thought he was gonna kiss her didn't you lol. Next chapter is cleaning day! Lol Something special may happen, you gotta read to find out. If you think the story is going to slow let me know and I'll make some changes. Nothing major though. Review please. Thanks again.
