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Chap 2: Slowly Drifting Away

I stood in shock, staring at the man I had gazed at earlier. Why was he here? Was he a friend of Suko's? He closed his eyes and took a drink of his soda, afterwords answering my unspoken question with, "So, who are you again? And why'd you decide to sit with me?" his question, directed toward Suko. I took a glance at Renji, only to see that he was slightly glaring at the man.

"I'm Suko, this is Renji, and the cute shorty there is Kimino." She replied, pointing at each of us in turn. I was a bit upset, I didn't like being called short. T.T She continued, "You looked lonely, can tell by your eyes. So we joined you." Suko was smiling the whole time as I continued to stand there, my ice cream slowly melting. The man sighed, closing his eyes, "Fine, I'm Grimmjow. And be careful shorty." He said, standing up, holding a napkin to my hand to prevent the ice cream from spilling on me.

I don't know why, but his comment made me snap, "Don't call me short!" I yelled, swinging my fist toward his stomach. Grimmjow gasped as I expected to come in contact with flesh, but nothing. I opened my eyes to see my fist, partially in his stomach. I quickly pulled away, stuttering appologies, "I-I'm s-so s-sorry Gr-Grimmj-jow-s-an…" I was scared. I only lose my cool at the mention of short, but I've never punched anyone. I really hurt him. . Grimmjow still stood there, shock written all over his face. Suko and Renji's mouth's dropped. "K-Kimino?" I heard Suko ask, a hint of amusement in her voice.

"I'm sorry!" I yelled and ran out, throwing the ice cream in the trash. ;; Such a waste. I heard someone follow me, but I couldn't turn around. I made my way to a park and sat down against a tree, pulling my knees to my chest. Tears streamed down my face as I heard a familiar voice say, "Wow, for being so sweet, you can sure pack a punch." I looked up to see Suko, grinning. This caused me to cry harder. She kneeled to be at my level, "Kimi, it's okay. Grimmy's fine. We were all just surprised. It was amusing." She said, putting a hand on my head. I looked up, "So…Grimmjow-San is okay?" Suko nodded as I finally smiled, "I-I'm so glad."

Meanwhile, Renji approached a shocked Grimmjow. "Grimmjow Jeagerjaques. Why are you here? Aren't yo with Aizen?" Grimmjow snapped out of it and looked at the red pineapple. With his eyes narrowed he said, "Nah, left the bastard. He thought he was all that. I got sick of taking orders so I came here and got a gigai from Uruhara." Renji raised an eyebrow and before he could say anything, Grimmjow continued with, "So can't you just leave me alone?" Again Renji tried to answer when a loud, "Nope! Afraid we can't do that Grimmy!" Was heard. Suko had dragge me back to the ice cream shop. She was the one who yelled, but right in my ear. .o

Grimmjow and Renji froze and looked over at us. My eyes caught Grimmjow's and I quickly looked down. Renji looked back and forth between the two of us and sighed, "Have ir your way Grimmy." Grimmjow glared over at Renji, "It's Grimmjow. Get it right. -.-*" Suko shook her head and gently pushed me towards the man that I had hurt. "Eh-…Uh-Uhm… Grimmjow-San…" I said, looking down. He took his eyes off Renji and looked down at me. "I'm very sorry. I'm…I'm not really a violent person. I-In fact… I don't even know where that came from." I said, fidgetingmy hands in front of my stomach. To my surprise, Grimmjow smiled. "It's alright Kimino. May I call you that?" He asked.

I smiled and nodded. "That's fine. ^^" I replied, glancing at my watch. My eyes widened, this adventure had been going on for three hours. I had to get home. "Ah, Suko-San. I need to head home." I said, turning around to see that Renji and Suko had left me and Grimmjow. ._.; Grimmjow shook his head, "C'mon Kimino. I'll walk you home." He said, as he started walking out the door. I quickly followed.

That night, all I could talk to my mom about were my new friends. That's right. Friends. At bed time, I kissed my mom on the cheek and wished her a good night. "Good night and sweet dreams, Kimino-Chan." My mother said as I ran up the stairs, eager for sleep. Little did I know, my mom stood at the stairs and quietly said, "She's slipping out from my grasp. This is bad. I won't allow it. The three, Renji, Suko…and Grimmjow. They must be taken out of the picture." Then she walked off, quietly shutting her bedroom door.

-------Next Time------

Defiance

Ah…thank you for reading chapter two. ^//^ I hopppeee you're enjoying it so far. I will see you later Reader-San.

Love,

Kimino Estrada.