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Chapter 12

Light from street lamps outside streamed in through the window, waking one of the two men in bed. Teal eyes opened blearily, taking in his surroundings. It was the middle of the night and Toshiro was still holding the orangette in their sleep. Their foreheads were practically touching they were so close. As Ichigo was sleeping still, Toshiro took a moment to contemplate the previous night. He could tell it was hard on Ichigo to remember his past and Toshiro couldn't imagine the wealth of memories he still had. Toshiro knew they would be hard for Ichigo to retell but he felt that is was necessary for Ichigo to tell them.

As Toshiro watched warm, chocolate eyes opened. They still looked quite tired but the weight in them looked a little lighter. They both kept the intimate eye contact until Ichigo smiled and closed his eyes. "You stayed Toshiro." It wasn't a question, but the relief he heard in them compelled Toshiro to reply.

"I told you I would Ichigo." Toshiro said, sliding his body towards the other. When strong arms wrapped around Toshiro, he couldn't help but smile. Ichigo always felt so comfortable, like a giant teddy bear. As sleep began to compel Toshiro he felt Ichigo nuzzle his white locks.

"Thank you." He heard Ichigo whisper the night.

"Toshiro! I'm heading down for a class now!" Ichigo shouted into his loft. Both men had woken quite a bit later than normal and were now feeling the rush.

"I'm coming. I need to head in and check on Rangiku, for all I know she's wrecked the office by now." From the sound of Toshiro's voice, Ichigo couldn't help but think it had happened before.

"You know you don't have to rush. I'll just be downstairs if you don't want to rush."

"No, it's fine. I brought some extra clothes last night." Toshiro replied. Ichigo held the door open for the white haired man as he walked through.

As Ichigo was locking the door he suggested something to Toshiro. "You could leave some stuff here if you want. I really don't care." Ichigo slightly reprimanded himself for blurting that out. He knew it was still early for them to live together. Both men were silent as the made their way down to the dojo. With each step of continued silence, Ichigo felt more stupid for his idea.

"My apartment is somewhat far away." Toshiro stated as they stopped at the bottom of the stairs. Ichigo felt surprised at first before he felt the smile growing as he watched the older man's back shrug. "I could leave a few things here, for convenience sake." As Toshiro finished, Ichigo was grinning. Toshiro glanced at him from the corner of his eye. "Don't look so smug."

"I'm not smug, I'm just happy." Ichigo told him when they were once again walking. At the door then couple stopped. "So." Ichigo said, unsure what else to say.

"I can't do dinner tomorrow because of a new client but the day after I'm free." Toshiro told him.

"I have the advanced class that ends around eleven but after that I'm free too." Toshiro nodded his consent before opening the door, but he wasn't getting away without a goodbye kiss. Ichigo reached out and grabbed his hand, pulling Toshiro toward him. As the man's mouth opened in surprise, Ichigo swooped in. Somehow Toshiro's lithe arms wrapped around him as Ichigo trapped Toshiro against the door. Ichigo could feel himself losing his senses in a battle of tongues and teeth. Toshiro's cool, clean taste, almost like mint, was a drug. His tongue was more nimble than Ichigo's and the feel of that agile muscle sliding around his own was intoxicating. Ichigo couldn't get enough. Eventually, however, Ichigo had to break away for air. Both men watched the other pant for air. Ichigo smiled slyly at Toshiro before giving him a gentle peck. "I'll see you then Toshiro."

Toshiro entered his office still feeling slightly frazzled. The last minute make-out session Ichigo had sprung on him fried his brain with lust. He tried his best to be angry at the orangette but the feel of Ichigo's lips was heady. Toshiro couldn't get it out of his mind.

Sighing, Toshiro tried his best to steal his thoughts so as not to alert his assistant. When he felt as ready as possible Toshiro opened the door.

"Good morning Boss!" Was Rangiku's loud greeting. Toshiro felt his eye twitch as the sound echoed in his ears.

"Must you be so exuberant Rangiku?" Toshiro asked, exasperate.

"Yes Toshiro! It's necessary!" Rangiku seemed ready to continue but Toshiro watched as a distracted expression came across her face. "Toshiro! Are your lips bruised? And- are you blushing?" She asked giddily. "I know! You were with Ichigo last night weren't you! What happened?" Rangiku continued to pester Toshiro as he walked to his desk. "Did you guys finally do it? Oh! Did you use the protection I gave you!"

Toshiro tried to take a calming breathe but it was useless. "Rangiku." He began. "Shut up and get to work." He heard Rangiku sigh behind him, giving up on her quest for details.

"Alright Boss." She replied as she made her way to her own desk. "Oh by the way there's a call for you. The new client I believe. Guy named Grimmjow."

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