AUTHOR'S NOTES: Yey! I've made a return of the come back. Hahaha If you lived where I live, you'd get that insane grammar. (coz it's part of a joke from a comedy movie) Moving on, I've been writing this for a while now. I would get inspired and write so much then that spark comes and goes. So sorry if it affects the release of chapters. I can't believe I reached nine chapters without any explicit GrimxRuki stuff. Well that's about to change J but not so much yet in this chappy. Hope you enjoy it! Review please. Good or bad I don't care just send me something.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Bleach coz if I did it would already have IchiRuki stuff in it.
WARNING: I should just put it here that there's mild Incest here. Although, I don't really agree since they're not blood related. For me that means that doesn't count.
Chapter 9
The incessant pounding on his bathroom door and the continuous high pitched call of "aniue" broke his reminiscing under the shower. Grimmjoww didn't think he had been in here for too long to merit Rukia banging on his bathroom door - not even the door to his room. He turned down the flow of the overhead shower to yell back, "I'm coming. Hold your horses, Rukes." Shaking the excess water on his head, he grabbed a towel to wrap around his midsection and a smaller one to use on his hair. Exiting the bathroom while still wiping his hair, he hadn't expected to bump into his sister who was still standing outside the bath. She ended up on her butt on the floor and staring at him. That stopped Grimmjoww in his steps.
Looking up from her spot on the floor, Rukia hadn't realized that it's been so long since she'd seen his brother and truly looked at him. Some six years of absence and now, his nearly naked body was presented to her. It was glistening with droplets of water making their way down the curves of his muscles. His face partly shadowed by the towel added this cool broody vide. She remembered he had a nasty habit of leaving the bathroom dripping wet which added to the topics of their 'playful' sibling banter as children especially during vacations where they shared a room. The last time she had seen him this way he was still a gangly but lean teenager while on a Hawaii vacation. Despite being a child athlete, his teenage body didn't grow beyond mildly pronounced arms and flat washboard abs. Looking at him now, it seemed like he ate his previous self and had some more for dessert. His towel didn't completely hide the muscled legs. Massive pecks and arms were also on display.
It finally dawned on Rukia that he was no longer the boy who left them at seventeen. She was at a loss of what to say to this 'stranger'. However, she had to come up with something or else this guy might ask what's on her mind.
"Haul ass, aniue! You're soaking the whole carpet with your stalling."
Rukia got off the floor as fast as she could and nearly broke into a run to exit the room. Slamming the door closed, she didn't give Grimmjoww any time at all to reply.
Inside the room, Grimmjoww could do nothing but shake his head at his sister's antics.
/ She could be so bizarre sometimes. /
Outside the room, Rukia stopped by the door she just slammed in her rush. Her heart was pounding but from what exactly she didn't know. It was accompanied by a feeling of flushing, embarrassment and something else entirely. This sort of thing has happened many times in the past but she has never felt these intense emotions along with the encounter. For a few still moments, she simply tried to catch her breath and calm her heart.
/ It's just because I missed him so much. It really has been forever. /
With that thought, she dismissed any other reasoning that would come to her to explain her actions. She needed to get ready herself anyway so she headed in the direction of her room.
OOOOOO
Walking in the familiar hallways, passing by decors he recognized and some he didn't, and seeing faces that bowed respectfully at their newly returned young master, Grimmjoww felt like he was talking a tour of his life. It reminded him of how movies show flashbacks - everything has this glow that gives it that vintage feel. One of the servants informed him that the dinner would be held in the Western banquet hall. The path going there obviously had more Western inspired furniture and ornaments. His father, despite his cool and indifferent demeanor, had always been quite thoughtful. Unlike his mother, Byakuya expressed himself through simple yet deliberate actions. It seems he remembered that Grimmjoww preferred to dine Western style(1) even before they moved to the manor. It's not like Grimmjoww disliked Japanese cuisine, in fact he loved it very much and it was one of the main things he missed at the Academy, but he feels that Western style eating is more liberated and casual than the Asian counterpart. A maid was by the door and had already opened it for the young master with a curtsy of "good evening, Young Master."
The dining hall was large but nothing compared to the main Japanese styled banquet hall of the manor. This one could easily fit twenty people and was generally used for a small to medium sized group of foreign guests. French vases, paintings and furniture provided the western feel. Although they were quite sparse to provide room for the wide glass framed doors on one side of the room where a small garden could be seen. This would be opened and some cocktails would also enjoyed be there in the past. An intricately carved hard wood table sat at the center of the room matched with equally intricate cushioned seats. There was hardly any decorations on the table save for a low centerpiece of flowers and he recalls her mother's words. "Grimmy, you put big centerpieces when you don't like the guest so that they eat more instead of talking to you." He didn't think there was any such rule in fine dining but he somewhat agreed with his mom. Massive candelabras and flowers build this wall between you and your guests. While, smaller pieces, on the other hand, can't hide you from them(2).
Upon entering, he sees his father and mother already at the table enjoying some champagne. He takes his seat with a huff.
"That Rukia," with a shake of his head, "she makes me rush my well deserved bath to hurry here and she's the one who comes late."
Byakuya gently smiles at this, while Rangiku breaks into a full laugh with her voice breathing some merriment into the large dining hall.
"Oh Grimm honey. Did staying at that Academy make you forget all about women? We're always fashionably late." She adds a lighter chuckle on that note as her son merely rolls his eyes.
/ If you knew how much tail I got while training, you would bite your tongue at that comment. /
A mischievous grin spreads on Grimmjoww's face at this thought. But he had to agree with his mom, apparently no matter whom or for what it is women will always be "fashionably" late. In his opinion, they're just slow and too fussy.
"So dear, how have you been? I'm sure Rukia wouldn't mind if we did some preliminary interrogation already without her. Hahah." Taking a sip from her glass, Rangiku turned her attention again to her son who was about to reply but before he could she fired up more questions.
"Did they feed you well? I should have brought you some of your mom's cooking in that silly Academy. What kinds of food do soldiers even eat? Surely you missed your favorites. Don't you worry. Mama made sure to prepare them tonight. You didn't get a cold now did you? I totally forgot to pack you extra blankets when you left. I was planning to bring you some plus more undies but your stingy dad wouldn't let me. I won't have my baby freezing his butt of and not do anything about it."
His mother continued however the words fell on deaf ears. Grimmjoww could only think of how much he missed this person. For a long time growing up, it was just the two of them. Now, he couldn't remember how he managed to leave her and not see her for so long. Although he was confident that his dad took great care of her, being the only son of a single mother makes you extra protective of your parent. Grimm straightens up from his seat and smiles widely at his mother.
"I'm great, mom. And I, well, I really missed you too."
That stops his mother for a few moments before her face crumples up as she fakes tears; reaching for her napkin to wipe them away.
"Oh heavens, my baby boy's a big man now. I feel so old."
She even adds a wail and sobs to complete the look. Byakuya steps in as he reaches for her hand and places a small kiss on it.
"Come on now dear. You're being too dramatic. I'm sure that Grimm didn't come home to see his mother crying. Right, son?"
He looks at the blue haired boy in question and he nods his head. The mirth in Byakuya's eyes was obvious to Grimm. Being a man took so much patience and understanding for these crazy antics of the women in their lives. They learned this lesson long ago - Grimmjoww growing up with said crazy and Byakuya actually marrying into it - and they have become experts at handling these situations.
"Mom, you should seriously stop it or else you'll ruin your makeup."
At that Rangiku paused to scrutinize her son. "Oh you're still as silly as ever Grimmy. Always making fun of your mama." She adds tons of sugar and cuteness to the pet name 'Grimmy' which she knows her son hates with all his guts.
The doors open once again right as Grimmjoww was about to make a comeback at his mother. Rukia steps into the dining hall and boy is she a sight. When he left and even as they grew up together, he remembers her as this beautiful not so girly girl - almost a tomboy truly. Although she did have an irritating love affair with this bunny - Chippy or Choppy he wasn't sure nor did he care. Perhaps years alone with his mother resulted in this transformation. She wore a lavender dress that stopped mid thigh. It was empire cut with a square neckline. A deep violet ribbon tied under the bra line provided a contrast between light and dark shades of violet that matched perfectly with her skin tone. The sleeves were made of lace that draped from her shoulder to just before the elbows. The same lace could be found in the layers of the hemline along with hundreds of tiny silver beads arranged in a way that made the bottom of the dress look like a waterfall of silver. Her hair was up to the side in a messy bun which gave a great view of her creamy neck and collar bones. She finished the look with simple stud earrings and a thin silver chain around her neck carrying a silver outline of a bunny's head for a pendant.
"Hey you still have that." Grimmjoww pointed out the necklace she had on.
"Well, it simply matches the look. That's all." She said with a smug expression trying to hide the slight flushing of her cheeks as she took a seat beside him.
Despite the normalcy of the siblings' banter, they were both thinking of the pendant's story. Grimmjoww had found out early on after meeting Rukia that she was addicted to bunnies. Though he swore that he would never buy nor step into the bunny infested store Rukia always frequented again, he opted to find something less childish and more to his liking to give to her. Months before her birthday in the first year they all started living together Grimm saved as much as he could from his allowance to find her a suitable gift. There were very few bunny items that he could stand to look at. When he was about to give up and simply walk into the daunting bunny store, he stopped by a shop filled with all sorts of things. At first, his interest was piqued by the robot toy displayed by the window. However looking around, he saw so many different things and a case filled with jewelries was where he found the trinket. There was simple elegance to it that didn't overshadow its cuteness and appeal to a young girl. It wasn't anything expensive to merit safe keeping all these years. However that spoke of the significance it held for both of them. It was the first hard earned and well searched gift he gave her, though the first of many.
After a moment of slightly awkward silence, Grimmjoww said, "well you look great." That brought a brighter flush of pink to Rukia's cheeks and a less pronounced one on Grimmjoww's tanned face.
Even in the wee hours of the morning, some merriment could still be heard in the manor's main banquet hall. No doubt this is from the more unruly uncles and cousins who are still downing sake not wanting to admit they've had one too many. His mother and step father have been married for more than a decade now but he still feels a bit out of place during such gatherings. Given that the whole clan was invited to celebrate his return made things more uncomfortable to the young man. The only merit from tonight was that Rukia looked stunning in her kimono - a deep blue number with red flowers scattered and concentrating on the hem tied together by a red obi. Her hair was up again too. This time pinned at the back with a white and red hair piece. They kept each other company in peaceful silence at the main table with their parents.
The worst things, however, about tonight were brought to his attention care of a drunk uncle Shunsui.
"So what're yah gonna do, hic, now son?" Expertly, he took another swig at the sake bottle dangerously hanging from his fingers. "I hear Ruki-chan is gonna study... Uh, where was that again Bya?" "America" was his father's quick reply. After that, he was lost in thought.
First of all, his uncle had a point. Where is his life heading now? He didn't really think of what would come after when he decided to get into the military. He discovered he was a great soldier and leader but the life of a career military man didn't appeal to him. Two years was the required amount of field service. The idea of extending that didn't seem too bad. But looking at the big picture, he had already lost six years to the military - some would argue the best six years of his life - and any more would undoubtedly set him on the path to the soldier's life that he didn't want. Although, his time there wasn't wasted at all. He received college education and even proved to be a competent ARCHITECT if he wanted to he could have been trained even more in this field during his stay. He simply opted to follow where his gut pointed him to and that was the field.
Another disturbing tidbit was that Rukia was going away; something that none of his immediate family has mentioned. She was the most excited to see him return and now he finds out she's leaving too.
"I don't know why this bothers me. I should be glad. She's the very reason I left in the first place. She's doing me a favor by going away."
He knew in his heart that he didn't mean it. What was more frustrating was the fact that he couldn't think of a legitimate reason for her to stay or for him to follow her. Studying abroad probably took months of preparation and paperwork before he even got back. It wouldn't be overturned so easily.
++++ FLASHBACK ++++
Perhaps the best thing about your own room is the privacy. Grimmjoww played to his heart's content with all sorts of video games most of the time til the wee hours of the morning. Violent war games, bloody RPGs and tons of cussing and bashing from MMORPGs were the teenage Grimmjoww's vice. This new room had thick enough walls to prevent his mother's sudden entrance when she would overhear his victory or shock induced cursing. He didn't need to keep everything neat and tidy too since the maids could do it. He only had to keep tabs on important items. Of course this privacy was also put to good use on other things too. And today is a good day for some porn.
After the laptop finished booting up, he opened a window for his usual site - tried and tested by his peers from school. Grimm wasn't a techie kid so he didn't steer away from a site that his friends used. He heard rumors that with a wrong click in these sites will bring a virus to destroy your computer. He could never live it down if he had to tell his mother or father that a virus from a porn site is the root of the malfunction.
At the first sight of today's pickings, his teenage hormones are already circulating and getting him excited for what's to come. He opens a video featuring an attractive pair of girls. He isn't too picky nor does he go for those fetish stuff. For him its all about the girls really. If he finds them attractive enough then he'll go for it plus he's watched a few stuff with this brand* so he knows it'll be good. Going back to check on more stuff as he allows it to buffer. He clicks on two more videos to load them before opening his first pick. Already in his boxer and undershirt, he presses play. The girls begin their senseless dialogue. Its a plot he's seen countless times. One seduces the other and the other simply gives in. Its that simple. Still, he has no clue why it gets him so hot to see two (or more) girls at it. Clothes come off as the 'plot' unfolds. The camera focuses on their faces as they engage in a very wet and very hot kissing battle.
"What are they doing?" A soft voice asked out of nowhere.
"Waaaah!"
Grimmjoww jumped out of his seat with a yelp nearly knocking his chair over when he saw Rukia standing behind his chair and peering at the laptop's screen. Privacy is worthless if you don't lock the door. Lesson learned the hard way. After a brief moment of panic, he immediately scrambled to stop the video and minimize the scream.
"Gods Rukes. Haven't you ever heard of knocking. Jeez." In his head, the boy's thoughts were running a mile a minute. How was he going to explain this? Can he make her shut up? Does he need to kill her now? If so, how would he explain that to his parents? Or maybe I should just runaway?
"Well for your information I called several times, aniue. You just didn't reply so I was worried you died in here or something and I just let my self in."
They stared at each other for a while - silently gauging the other.
"So, what were they doing? It seems like fun."
"That's grown up stuff Rukes. You're too young to know about it."
"What? I'm only three years younger than you. If you can watch it I can now too you know."
She made a face that told him she wasn't going to shut up about it.
"Well if you must know, madam snooper, they're kissing. Now go away." He waved his hand at her face - dismissing her - as he moved to sit again.
"But mom and dad don't make all that noise when they kiss. And it doesn't look like that when they do it." Her fingers wrapped around her chin as she went into a deep thought before pointing an accusatory finger at him. "You're hiding something from me! That's not a real kiss is it?"
"What? You're being stupid Rukes. I told you its grown up stuff. That's how grownups kiss. You're a pipsqueak so you don't get it." This time he turned his full attention to his computer. Instead of resuming his 'video marathon', he opened one of his PC games secretly hoping that Rukia will get the picture and leave him be. To no avail, she just stood there as if waiting for something. The blue haired boy tried to ignore her some more thinking if he did she would just get annoyed and leave. A few more seconds passed along with tiny feet tapping beside him, he gave up and turned to his waiting sister.
"What now? I answered your question. Now get lost."
He was prepared for her next actions. She swooped in and pressed her lips against his. Even after her lips left his, the boy was simply stunned in place. Rukia's face scrunched up a bit as if in bewilderment.
"How come that wasn't fun, aniue? They seemed to be having fun in the video. A lot of fun if you ask me."
"W-well," getting his wits about him again, "I told you it's grown up stuff. You weren't doing it right, dumb-dumb."
She crossed her arms in defiance as she fired back. "If you're so grown up, you do it then." She even puckered her lips and closed her eyes for him.
"You are such an idiot." Grimmjoww placed his hands on her shoulders as he stood from his seat to actually do it. He was no kissing guru but boys will be boys and he will be damned if Rukia won this round. He was older than her and considered himself a man of the house too next to their dad. Plus he truly was the more 'grown up' of the pair thanks to the tutelage of one brunette tutor and a few of his more 'inviting' female classmates and upperclasswomen. Still, as he moved closer and closer to Rukia's awaiting lips, all he could think about was "I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm actually gonna kiss her. I can't believe it."
Cliché as it may sound; there was electricity this time when their lips touched. It wasn't rushed or nonsensical like Rukia's attempt. This time too, Grimmjoww was a participant rather the leader not a shocked bumbling teen. He nipped and licked lightly at her lips which she unknowingly parted. Their kiss was nowhere near as wet and wild as the video that inspired all this. But it was just as satisfying if not more. Long fingers moved from her shoulder to rest at her nape and gently massaged the base of her skull. Another set of fingers trailed a path down the smooth skin of her arm. Her arms responded as her fingers did their own exploration of the lean muscles of his arms. When a moan escaped Rukia's throat, she pulled back as if it broke the haze that had them both not realizing what they were actually doing. She quickly turned away as if ashamed she had been proven wrong by her brother - that was more fun. On the other hand, Grimm was lost in his own haze. His thoughts were more along the lines of "I want more." Before any words could be said and just as quickly and stealthily she entered, Rukia bolted out of the room yelling "it still wasn't that fun," as she left. Sibling rivalry could be so powerful. Grimm didn't make a move to follow her any more. The haze hasn't completely left him yet. He plopped down his seat and grabbed the mouse thinking:
/ Now I really need to finish those videos. /
++++ END OF FLASHBACK ++++
It was one of the many things that lead him on to a downwards spiral. Sometimes he thinks his body had betrayed him that day because if that hadn't happened he believes his fantasies wouldn't have revolved around his step sister. But that's all water under the bridge. The question now remains.
"What do you do now, Grimmjoww?" He asks to no one in particular.
AUTHOR'S NOTES AND REPLIES:
(1) Western vs Asian/Japanese style of dining – I think with a mother like Rangiku, Grimmjoww would have grown up with the western style (like spoons and forks instead of chopsticks, dishes & flavors). Not Japanese food entirely.
(2) Centerpiece fine dining rule – I made this one up. If it turns out to be true or false in the real world of fine dining then yey (sorry if it's false). But seriously big ass centerpieces should not be on the table. What's the point of eating with other people if you get distracted by vases or candelabras.
(3) Brands – I'm actually not sure what the exact term refers to stuff/companies like Brazzers or Viv Thomas; so I just used the general term brand. But I suppose you get the picture. Even for porn, people have their 'trusted brand'. Hahah :P
To Kittens Hellfire – chill please. I've had tons of GrimmxRuki scenes in my head for this story but I get sidetracked so easily in my writing; so please bear with me. More to come. But thanks for the review, we live for these things. Hope you review again. I placed a tiny snippet here for GxR :D
To Ana cii Bunny – here's a longer chappy hahah. But I think I end up going overboard with the descriptions. Whacha think? Writing out the actual stuff (smexy stuff I mean) still makes me quite…. Hmm embarrassed perhaps is the word for it. Still thanks for reviewing again! J