ok originally I was only gonna have maybe one more chapter but then I started to write and I couldn't just leave it at this, I mean I basically set it up for another chapter and then I got really into it...so there will be a few more chapters. enjoy, tell me what you think, ok?
Renji could only stay a few more days and then he had to go back to Soul Society. That meant there was only a few more days of bliss for Renji and Ichigo. They'd sneak off at night and return in the early morning, puffy lipped and worn out. No one ever caught them, not that they were even thinking of everyone else, just each other.
On the last night they went to the river, not speaking and barely touching, just holding hands and staring into the night. They'd sneak glances at each other every once in a while and smile. There was a peaceful feeling in the air, it was relaxing and a little sad.
"Ren you're gonna come back, right?" Ichigo said, finally looking at him fully.
"Of course, Ichi, not even piles of paper work could keep me away from you," He said grinning, catching his eyes.
"That's good, but I'll still miss seeing you everyday." And holding you and kissing you and everything else…
"Me, too, you have no idea. I wish I could take you away to Soul Society with me."
"Ok, I'd come." If it meant I could be with you forever.
"Oh, I know you would," He said with a wink. Ichigo smiling, catching his meaning.
"That's not what I meant."
"I know, but I like teasing you," He leaned in and kissed Ichigo gently.
"Why do you have to leave?" Ichigo whispered against his lips. Renji smiled and pulled away slightly.
"Paper work is waiting for me and I have to be there, I have duties."
"But I need you here," Ichigo pouted. Renji brushed his lips against Ichigo's and leaned his forehead against his.
"Sorry Ichi," He looked deep into his eyes, trying to reassure him everything would be fine.
"It's ok, I understand, duty calls," He mumbled, wrapping his arms around Renji. Renji pulled him down to the grass and locked lips with him, catching him by surprise. They kissed for a while, just enjoying the feeling of each other, not kissing passionately, but causally, softly, as if to savor it.
Ichigo brought Renji to his house afterwards and pulled him in his bed with him, holding him close.
"Ichi," Renji whispered.
"Renji…please don't leave without saying goodbye."
"I wouldn't think to," Ichigo smiled slightly.
"Thank you."
They fell asleep holding each other.
"Renji?" Rukia asked as she saw Renji climb out the window.
"Rukia, tell Ichigo I went to Urahara's shop, I'll see you," He turned around to face her.
"Are you going back to Soul Society?"He didn't tell me…
"Yes, remember to tell him when he wakes up."
"Wait Renji…"
"Bye," and he jumped out the window, into the street.
Wait what was he doing here anyways and why Ichigo…?
Rukia considered waiting up Ichigo but he looked so peaceful in his dream world that she decided against it. She sat in the closet, waiting. It was about an hour before she heard movement. She opened the closet and just stared at him for a few seconds, as he stretched out.
"Ichigo, Renji told me to tell you he's at Urahara's," She said quietly, he turned to her instantly.
"How long ago?"
"An hour or so."
"Alright, thank you," He got up and found his substitute soul reaper badge, pressing it to his chest.
"What's the rush?" She asked curiously.
"He's leaving today," He said simply and left her, looking confused. She had no idea what to think of what she was seeing.
He leaped roof to roof, rushing to Urahara's shop. He had to get there before he left. Renji surely you didn't forget your promise.
"Ah Kurosaki, what brings you here today?" Urahara said, with his usual smile.
"I'm just looking for Renji."
"Ah come in, come in," He said, leading Ichigo inside to the basement. That's where he found Renji sitting on a rock, staring at nothing in particular.
"Renji, you have a visitor," Urahara said in a sing song voice and left, but not before giving Ichigo a weird smile he couldn't intrepid. Renji looked up instantly and smiled when he saw Ichigo. Ichigo ran to him, when he was sure Urahara was gone and kissed him fiercely, not giving him a chance to say anything. Renji smiled and kiss him back, just a fiercely. When the kiss was broken, they breathed heavily, clinging to each other.
"Renji, I love you."
"I know, see I didn't leave without saying goodbye."
"Yeah, I knew you wouldn't."
"I have to go now, I was just waiting for you, so I guess this is goodbye for now, just remember I love you."
"Yeah, for now," Ichigo kissed him lightly on the lips.
"I'll miss you."
"Promise me you'll come back?" Please say yes.
"I promise I will."
"Thank you Renji."
Renji brushed Ichigo's cheek and whispered in to his ear, "Don't make this harder than it already is."
"I'm sorry, I just don't want you to leave, I wish I could stay with you." Forever, if that is possible, do promises mean nothing? But still dreams brought on by passion may be different…
"I know, but I have to, my captain's waiting for me,"
"Ok go," Ichigo pushed him away and looked at the ground.
"Don't be like this," He reacted out to him but Ichigo ran away, to scared that if he did touch him again he might do something drastic.
"Goodbye Renji," He yelled. Renji sighed, it wasn't suppose to be like this.