Hi guys.. I'm back. *grins*
Actually, I have no idea what will happen to the Couple too.
I don't have an ending yet so I guess that this is going to be a long one..
*sobs*
I hope that you won't be tired reading my story. ^_^

Anyway, as always, Bleach is not mine.

To the Unknown!

~oOo~

"You sure about this Ichigo?"

Ichigo chuckled as he zipped his bag and sat on it. Everything's set.

"Hal, don't tell me that we're going to fight about this again?"

Hallibel sighed as she sat on Ichigo's bed with a frown. He looked so, she doesn't know, maybe serious?

She's been living with Ichigo for years. Ever since the boy moved in America with his family.
And that's more than enough time for her to figure out when the man is serious, joking, or just wanna freak her out.

"I really don't understand you."

She crossed her arms infront of herself trying to look stubborn.

"You know that that won't work on me right Hal?" Ichigo grinned.

"You looked so excited." She pouted.

"What's so good about paintings huh? And why do you have to go there to study that? You can always finish your degree here right?"

It was Ichigo's turn to sigh and cross his arms. Sometimes, Hallibel can be so spoiled and acts like a child.

"I already told you that I wanted to learn different kinds of techniques right? And besides I've already been to Paris and England, but as far as I remembered, you're not this bitchy back then..."

He stood up and walked towards his study table to get some things before returning and opening his backpack to put the things that he got inside.

He turned towards Hallibel's direction.

"Why are you suddenly acting this way Hal? Tell me."

Hallibel rolled her eyes.

"Because studying isn't the only reason why you're going back there. Admit it Ichigo. You wanted to see HIM."

Ichigo blushed, Hallibel facepalmed.

"I knew it. I. KNEW. IT!"

Ichigo sighed as he sat on a chair opposite Hallibel's direction.

"I just wanted to see how he's doing. The last news that I received about him is that he aready graduated from college."

"No Ichi, you wanna see him because you wanna make sure that he's happy. That he already forgot about you. That he's married now, and that he doesn't care about you anymore! You really are a sick masochist Ichigo!"

Ichigo can't help but smile. Yeah. He already knew about that. Hallibel felt sick.

"Ohh fuck Ichigo! You know what? You need to visit a doctor for your head!"

"I love you too Hal, now leave me alone."

Hallibel stood up and walked out of his room, still pissed. Ichigo just followed the girl out of his room and shut the door after she came out.
He walked back to his bed and dropped his body on it. He sighed as he looked at the ceiling of his room.

No Grimm's not yet married. I know that. No, I'm sure about that.

He raised his right hand as if he was trying to reach for something.

She's wrong right? Grimm?

~oOo~

Grimmjow shifted. He rubbed his hands together and blew on it. He's nervous.

Gin can't help but smile on his stupid friend.

There's more to be nervous about; 'baka'.. If only you knew..

"What are you smiling about Foxy? Something's funny huh?"

Gin snickered as he shrugged.

"Nah. I jus' thought that ya' looked so stupid Grimmy. Seriously? Wha'are ya' bein' nervous 'bout?"

Grimmjow sighed as he looked back on the door. They're inside the waiting room right now. Waiting for the program to start.

Kisuke insisted that he should come out after the program started. In short, he doesn't have any idea about the number of people outside that door. There could be just a few number of people for all he knew. Or maybe just his friends.

I'm afraid..

Gin gave him a light tap on his shoulder as he stood up and head for the door.

"Well, he neva' told me to stay 'ere wit' ya'.. Right? Wanna make me take a peak fer' ya'?"

Gin grinned towards Grimmjow who's suddenly looking so enthusiastic.

"You'll do that for me foxy?"

Gin laughed as he opened the door.

"Ya' wish!"

Grimmjow just smiled as Gin went out and closed the door leaving him behind, alone.

~oOo~

"Enjoying so far Kurosaki?"

Ichigo turned his eyes to the guy that's trying to make a conversation towards him. It was Kisuke. He smiled.

"How's your flight?"

"Fine. A little bumpy but fine."

He answered as he reverted his eyes back to the painting that he was eyeing a while a go.

It was a painting of two boys, sitting on the grass in the park. He can't see their faces since the setting sun was behind them casting a shadow on their faces.

He must admit. The painter had some really serious techniques up to his sleeves. Because the painting was really vivid. It gives out this very warm feeling that's making Ichigo's heart skip a beat.

You're this good now Grimm?

Kisuke noticed the way Ichigo is studying the painting. He smiled.

"The painter is very skeptic towards his works. He insisted that they're a part of him. That's why he's trying his best to make them colorful and full of emotion as he can."

Ichigo can't help but smile. Of course Grimmjow should try his best to remake this one. He remembers this scene very well.

"I know. He's not really good at conveying his feelings. It's so hard to believe that he's this good now. Painting is not an option for him back then. It was my dream to begin with."

Kisuke raised an eyebrow.

"You know him?"

Ichigo nodded while letting out a soft chuckle.

"Yes sir. He's a very close friend back when I was still living here in Japan."

"A close friend?"

"Indeed."

A voice suddenly interrupted their conversation, and Ichigo turned to see the man that's now walking towards their direction.

"Gin?!"

Ichigo laughed as he waited for the man to reach them.

"The one 'en only."

Gin opened his arms to give him a hug, and Ichigo gladly hugged him tightly.

"It's been a long time Gin!"

He breathed.

"Yeah Ichi. How's America?"

Ichigo let him go as he answered.

"Fine, still full of blonds."

Gin chuckled, eyes turning into slits. Ichigo smiled.

"How is he?"

Ichigo asked right away. He just can't help it. He wanted to see him now. He wanted to see him badly.

"Mah mah.. Can't wait to see 'im huh?"

Ichigo blushed as he let out a low giggle as Kisuke cleared his throat. And that's when Ichigo remembered about him.

"Oh! I'm sorry Mr. Urahara.. I forgot about you."

"It's cool Kurosaki. You know each other?"

"Y-Yeah. I met Gin back during my high school days."

Gin snickered.

"Small world eh?"

Ichigo nodded.

"Mr. Urahara is my professor for Fine Arts. He told me that he's going to visit someone that caught his eye here in Japan. Never imagined that it was Grimmjow."

"Heh. Professor? I thought.."

Kisuke winked at Gin as he tapped Ichigo's shoulders.

"Don't give away my cover that easily kid."

Ichigo's eyebrows furrowed.

"What do you mean?"

Kisuke just chuckled as he slowly started to walk back.

"I'll leave you guys alone for a moment. We needed to start this program now. The people are getting antsy to meet our artist."

"You owe us an explanation later. . Professor."

Gin laughed, but his deathly stares are there. Kisuke just nodded as he walked away, making his way around the number of people scattered all over the hall. Slowly taking his time towards the small stage that they made for the program.

Ichigo sighed as he eyed Kisuke walk away from them.

"Can we trust him Ich?"

Ichigo looked back at Gin. He's furious. Gin doesn't like liars. It's good to know that he haven't changed.

"Yes. He's a Harvard professor. Just a little sneaky sometimes but he's good. Don't worry, he's a friend of my father."

Gin sighed.

"He came ta' my art studio sayin' that he's from the National Museum. Then he offered Grimmy this art exhibit. I dunno about his reasons but Grimmy insisted we bite his offer. Ya' know me Ichi. can't 'elp but worry."

Ichigo nodded as he let out a sigh. That's not what he wanted to know right now.

Where's Grimmjow?

Gin smiled as he read Ichigo's expression.

"Excited to see 'im Ichi?"

Ichigo turned back towards the painting and nodded once more.

"I didn't know that he's a painter now. And a good one too. I mean look at all these people that attended his exhibit. He's well known. You never mentioned about this on your emails."

Gin chuckled as he put his hands inside the pockets of his slacks. He looked around the hall. Ichigo's right. These number will never be less than two hundred. Kisuke was right when he insisted that they rent the biggest hall, he thought.

"Wanted ta'surprise ya' kid. Are ya'?"

He returned his gaze back at Ichigo.

Ichigo just smiled, still facing the painting. He had this strong urge to touch the boys in the painting.

"Very.. I thought he doesn't like to draw back then.."

"That's how much he loves ya' Ichi.."

Ichigo turned his head back at Gin because he wanted assurance that what he heard was right.

"..He loves ya' so much. So much that he's willin' ta' take up anythin' that would remind him of ya'."

Gin continued with a very serious face.

~oOo~

A small knock on the door startled Grimmjow as he waited patiently for Kisuke.

He stood up and opened the door. Gin greeted him.

"Yoh man! You're up!"

Grimmjow sighed.

At-fuckin-last.

Gin escorted him towards the back stage and motioned him to walk straight up the stage. But before he was able to walk out of it, he stopped.

He can't believe it. He just can't believe it..

A strong push made him make the last step towards the stage as Kisuke announced his name.

He looked back to see Gin grinning towards him and motioning him to face the people that are now waiting for him.

He's nervous.

He faced the people, and started walking towards the center of the stage gulping and licking his lips. Eyeing every step that he makes, afraid that he might stumble and fall in front of this people that are now clapping their hands to welcome him.

Everything's so loud. He can't hear anything.

Then suddenly, something caught his eyes.

There is no such way that he's going to forget about those brown eyes. Those soft brown eyes that are so full of emotions.

He closed his eyes and breathed. Maybe he was just imagining things? Yes. He was so excited that's why his imagination is running wild.

He opened his eyes again and looked back.

He's gone.

He knew it.

Fucking mind. And stupid heart for falling for that joke. He sighed.

"Grimm.."

Grimmjow's eyes widened as he heard 'his' voice coming from the right side of the stage. Suddenly, the clapping stopped. He froze.

He slowly turned his body towards 'that' direction. Not wanting to close his eyes again. Afraid that the voice will disappear.

Ichigo greeted him with the biggest grin that he could ever offer.

"I'm back Grimm.."

He heard as he felt something wet made it's way down his cheeks.

oooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo

Ohhhh! He's back OMG..

I wanted them to get together so bad that's why I made some short cuts...

I hope that you guys would like it.. ^_^

Reviews please!

Until next time.

-Zelly