Within Deceptions

Warning: Yaoi included

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach and their characters.

Previously: Grimmjow confronts Ichigo; Hichigo shows signs of his illness and Renji is determined to 'save' Ichigo.

Ichigo sighs wearily as he reached the front door. He knew that behind the door; Hichigo would be there and he was afraid of snapping at the male who was clingy but took care of the household chores and everything else. But most importantly; he was afraid that Hichigo would realize that he was cheating on him. "If he finds out it wouldn't be a big deal wouldn't it… Renji and I can finally be together and my life would be easier so why…am I feeling fearful of being discovered for doing so…?" Ichigo thinks to himself before ruffling his hair in frustration as he unlocks the door.

"Tadaima…" "Okairi, Ichi." The gentle voice of his boyfriend echoed from the kitchen accompanied by the aroma of his favourite food drew the male to the kitchen. In the kitchen; Hichigo was busy checking if the soup was done before moving on to taste the main dish; Shogayaki. The albino turned and his smile grew brighter when he saw the orange head. "Dinner would be ready soon so you can wash up first before we eat." "Uh…" "Are you ok?" Ichigo snapped up of his stupor to find Hichigo right up in front of his face; yellow orbs gazing worriedly into his chocolate orbs.

Ichigo's eyes widened in surprise before they narrowed into his trade mark scowl. "Yeah…don't lean in too close alright." Hichigo immediately stepped back while Ichigo trudge upstairs. "The clothes are in the-Bam!-bathroom…" Hichigo flinched at the door-slamming but nevertheless turned back to set up the table. "Maybe Ichigo just had a bad day so I shouldn't bother him…Maybe the food will cheer him up!" With that in mind, the albino hurriedly sat up the table so that his orange head boyfriend could enjoy a steaming hot dinner.

Back with Ulquorria and Grimmjow

A blue hair male hissed in pain as a damp cloth gently cleaned the wound/bruise at his mouth. "Could you be a little more gentle…Ouch!" "I am being gentle Grimmjow; it's your fault for letting your guard down. Renji knows boxing." Blue eyes snapped up to look at emerald eyes. "You stalk him!" "It was written in the magazine that Hichigo brought over the last time when Ichigo succeeded. You never noticed anyway." Grimmjow growled as Ulquorria patched up the wound. "Count yourself lucky he didn't go all the way to break your jaw." "I'll trash him the next time, he'll see… Ouch! What!"

The blue hair male was immediately silenced by the saddened expression on Ulquorria's face. "Ulqui…?" "He wasn't going for treatment." Blue eyes widened in realization at the words. "Are you serious!" "He collapsed today; I was there to catch him thankfully…but his complexion wasn't good at all." Grimmjow's expression morphed from shock to worry and eventually anger as the male ran a hand in frustration through his wild blue hair. "He didn't tell Ichigo… All this #$%#ing time…!" "He thinks that the fees will be troubling for Ichigo…" Grimmjow let out a harsh bark of laughter.

"Trouble! Trouble my ass! That freaking neon head should be the one apologizing not him! When the hell will he stand up for himself…?" "Grimmjow!" The blue hair male clamps his mouth shut before smothering his face with one hand at the realization of his words. "Shit…Ulqui… I didn't mean it…" Grimmjow begins when Ulquorria suddenly hugs him; burying his face into his chest. "Ulquiorra…?" "Why…? Why must it be Hichigo…? Hasn't he had enough thrown in his face already…? Why…?" Ulquiorra could no longer continue as his breath hitched and soon Grimmjow felt the familiar wetness as his lover's tears seeped through his shirt. The blue hair male immediately wrap his arms around his lover; pulling him closer. "Don't worry Ulquorria… I will find a way to get through the asshole…even if it kills me…"

Back with Ichigo & Hichigo

Dinner was quiet as Ichigo ate while Hichigo watched his lover more then he ate. Sighing inwardly, the orange head looked up. "Something on my face?" "N-No…it's just that…you look troubled… Is it work-related…?" "…It's nothing." "Ichi…" "Look, its fine alright! I'm half-dead and I will appreciate it if you would just let me eat in peace for just this once!" Hichigo flinched at the loud tone in the voice while Ichigo realizing that he had just shouted just 'tch' in annoyance before getting up and leaving the dining room. Hichigo lowers his head in shame and hurt, his grip tightening on his knees. "Ichi…"

The orange head ruffled his hair in annoyance as he seats on the bed with a sigh. Ichigo growled as he felt a pang of guilt at shouting at Hichigo. "Why the hell should I feel guilty…He was the one that wouldn't shut up in the first place…" The orange head murmured to himself when he heard the buzz on his handphone. Sighing, the orange head picks up the phone. "Hello." "Ichi nii chan!" Honey brown eyes soften as the anger evaporated immediately at the voice of his sister. "Hey Yuzu…" "Ichi nii, are you free next week?" "What's up?" "Well, we were thinking whether it's possible if you could come back for a few days so we could spend some time together." Ichigo ran a hand through his hair. "I don't know Yuzu…" "Please Ichi nii! We barely see each other anymore and…we all miss you even Karin although she doesn't say anything. Dad misses you too!"

Ichigo rolls his eyes at the mention of his dad who behaves like a five year old more than adult but his eyes soften as he remembers that due to his hectic schedule that he had rarely anytime to visit his family. "Ichi nii?" "Yeah…you know what, tell old goat face I'm coming back and… I'm bringing Hichi with me!" Ichigo couldn't help but let the small smile spread on his face as he heard his little sister cheer before hanging up the handphone. "Maybe a break; can let me get some of the stress off…" Ichigo thinks to himself when his phone buzzed and he smiled softly at the message. "Hey babe, just seeing if you're ok, keep smiling for me ok?" Ichigo chuckled before replying the message. "Thanks Renji…the orange head murmurs when there was a soft tap on the door.

"I-Ichi…can I come in…?" Ichigo felt the guilt as he remembered how he had treated Hichigo. "If only he wasn't that nosey…" Ichigo thought with a sigh as he pushes aside his irritation. "Come in…" The albino shyly pokes his head in before maneuvering himself into the room. "I-I'm sorry for making you mad Ichi…Here…I made you some of your favourite hot cocoa…" Ichigo once again felt the guilt returning ten-fold as he wordlessly took the steaming beverage from Hichigo's hands. So, it may be true that Hichigo may be too clingy and he may be a little too inquisitive but the fact that Hichigo was extremely caring was a fact Ichigo could never deny. Sighing softly, he gently pulled the albino into his arms for a hug; shocking Hichigo. "I-Ichi…?" "Sorry Shiro, it's just work came up bad and stuff so I was in a real bad mood…can you forgive me?"

Hichigo smiled softly as he returned the embrace; glad to see Ichigo had cheered up while Ichigo just sigh softly; sadden by the fact that the man he was hugging wasn't a strong, muscular red-head…

Back with Renji

The red-head smiled at the reply of his message before his face turned serious and he begins dialing another number. "My, my, if it ain't little Renji…" "Stop the sweet-talking; I need you to check on someone for me." "I thought you and the little berry were getting along so well…" Renji scowled. "Not Ichigo stupid fox! Someone else!" Laughter emerged from the phone causing a chill to run up Renji's spine. "Can't ya take a joke pineapple…? Anyway what's the guy's name…?" "Hichigo…Hichigo Shirosaki and I want all the info you got! I will pay double!" "Triple and we have a deal." Renji growled, his hand clenching into a fist. Usually, he would have bargained but seeing how Ichigo was so fed up with that albino, he will do anything just to get the albino away from Ichigo. "Fine." "Wait for me sweet heart!" Renji didn't even bother to listen to the laughter of the other person on the line as he snapped his phone shut before lying back on the bed. "Just wait Ichigo…I will get that albino away from you…just wait…"

To be continued

Meme12: That's all folks!

Yakumi: Test subject heading our way! (Looks up from monitor)

Meme12: Alright then! Prepare for impact T-minus 10secs!

Yakumi: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…0!

Boom! Creak…!

Renji: Open up Meme12! I'm gonna kill you!

Hichigo: DIE ASSHOLE!

Renji: ARGH! HOWL ZABIMARU! (Draws sword)

Creak… Crack!

Yakumi: Mayday, fort is dying! Repeat, fort is dying! (Shouts into walkie talkie)

Meme12: Come on Door Reinforcement! You can do this!

Renji: Die asshole! (Sends one more attack to the door)

Crack…! BOOOOOOOM…..! (Door shatters with reinforcement)

Meme12: O. 0

Yakumi: There goes my allowance! (Starts emoing)

Renji: Damn you meme12!

Hichigo: Come back here and die pineapple freak!

Meme12: Teme…

Both Hichigo and Renji pause.

Meme12: Would you like to see…how death is like…? (Unsheathes sword)

Renji/Hichigo: HE DID IT! (Points to each other and run)

Meme12: SHINNE! (Chases after them)

Yakumi: Eh… what's this? (Reads the fine print on box) Not able to deflect attacks from SHINIGAMI OR HOLLOWS! Well, since meme12 isn't here, this is Yakumi saying sayonara matta o! (Waves)

P.S pls read and review!