The calm before the storm
Previously
While Grimmjow plans on confronting Ichigo; Ichigo continues to lie and Renji has plans in motion.
Grimmjow sighs in frustration as he reluctantly strolled to his work place with heavy footsteps. He was of course still pissed at getting trashed but that was the least worrying thing now. "How am I gonna keep a happy face for Hichigo today…? Seriously, he has some kind of sixth sense radar for detecting if anyone is sad or not and if my big mouth let things slip…" The blue hair male tried to ignore the chill of his spine due to the fear of igniting Ulquorria's wrath. His calm headed boyfriend can be extremely frightening if anyone steps on his tail even to him. Inhaling a deep breath, the blue hair male schooled his face into an impassive mask as the familiar shop came to view.
The blue hair male opened the door. "Morning." "Ohaiyo!" Hichigo greeted happily from sweeping the floor while Jushiro smiled at Grimmjow. "Grimmjow, are you feeling ok?" "Huh? Yeah, what's wrong?" "Ulquiorra told me that you stubbed your toe last Friday… Does it still hurt?" Grimmjow was at a loss of words before he quickly caught on. "Yeah, I'll live anyway so I see someone's in a good mood." Hichigo beams while Juushiro chuckles. "I will be counting on you for 5 days Grimmjow." "Huh?" "Hichigo will be leaving for a vacation with Ichigo." A pang of anger rocked Grimmjow but he said nothing and his head lowered slightly; covering the emotions in his eyes.
"Grimmjow…?" The male quickly looks up to see Hichigo looking at him with a slightly worried expression. "Are you alright Grimmjow?" Jushirou questioned worriedly while the male cursed inwardly for nearly letting his emotions out. "Neh, I just had a lack of sleep. Finally, that orange head is making up to you? No shit!" Grimmjow stated with a friendly whack to Hichigo's shoulder while the albino smiled brightly with a nod. "I guess he really needs a break from all or the modeling he has been doing…" "Yeah right." Grimmjow thinks to himself as his fist clenched and unclenched; in attempt to control his anger which caught Jushiro's eyes but he said nothing.
"So, I'll be taking a half day off so that we can reach Karakura town early. Onegai ne Grimmjow." "Uh…yeah. Just enjoy yourself." Hichigo beams before turning his attention to the first customer. "Grimmjow." The blue hair male turned to face Jushiro who eyed him with the 'we are going to talk later' look which cause the male to sigh, knowing that he won't be able to get out from this one.
Back with Ichigo
"Look Tensa, Chappy bunny!" The dark brown hair infant stares at the large pink bunny toy that came into his vision. "You want the Chappy bunny?" The bunny moved away to show Rukia's face and Tensa gurgled, small hands reaching out for the bunny. "Oi Rukia, hurry up!" "Coming berry, keep your pants on would you!" Rukia glared at the orange head before her gaze soften at the infant. "Here you go Tensa, Chappy bunny will be here while I go get the annoying fruit head ok?" Tensa gurgled as Rukia settled the bunny beside the infant who grabbed its ear; pulling it slightly as Rukia ran off to Ichigo who was standing in annoyance at the shorter girl.
"Chill berry, what's the rush?" "I'm taking off early, bringing Hichigo on a holiday to visit our hometown." "That's great Ichigo!" The orange head sighs inwardly when he catches sight of a familiar red head who was currently playing with Tensa. The red head who was cooing over the infant paused to look up at the orange head and smiled softly. Ichigo felt his heart skip and brown eyes soften as he watched Renji scoop Tensa up and headed towards them. "What's up?" "Ichigo's leaving early today." "Huh! Why!" The exclamation was cut short when Byakuya and Zangetsu walked in followed by a blond bob head male with bangs. "Alright, boys get in position we ain't got the whole day alright!"
Both models sigh while Rukia rushed to get them in position while Zangetsu took the gurgling Tensa from Renji. "I hope you two are as good as they say. I ain't gonna tolerate lousy models." "They are the best Hirako." Byakuya cuts in and the blond snorts. "If ya say so, so this is Tensa eh? Come here and let uncle Hirako carry you…" Tensa stared as his dad handed him over to the weird man and he promptly tugged the man's hair while staring at the male. "Ow, ouch…!" "Let go Tensa…" Zangetsu drawled with strictness but his eyes shone in amusement at the baby's actions while Byakuya let a split second smirk appear before returning to his impassive mask.
Back with Hichigo
Grimmjow watches as the albino successfully sells away another art piece. "Please come back again!" The blue hair male sweat drops as he watches the customer leave with heart shaped eyes; nearly banging into the door of the shop on his way out. "Hichigo is really a looker…why can't that Ichigo see that…?" Grimmjow thinks to himself as the anger rekindled in him and his grip on the broom handle tightened; his actions however went noticed by Jushiro whose eyes softened in worry. "Anno, Jushiro san." Jushiro turns to see Hichigo looking at him expectedly. "Oh, yes. Have fun Hichigo."
The albino grabs his bag, bows to Jushiro and left with a cheery wave at Grimmjow. Once the door closed; Jushiro turned to face Grimmjow who was attempting to sneak away. "Grimmjow, what happened?" The blue hair male flinched as he turned to face a stern looking Jushiro. "It's nothing…" "Don't lie to me, Grimmjow Jeagerjaquez. I saw how you reacted when he mentioned Ichigo… What happened…?" Grimmjow sigh in frustration as he realise that he will be unable to lie to this sharp-minded male. "Ok…here's what's going on…"
Back with Ichigo
"Very good! Lean a little to the left…Look a little cold… Good! Keep it; keep it… alright that's a rap!" Ichigo sighs as he stands up to straighten his back after posing for a while before playing with a half asleep Tensa who was looking at him with sleepy eyes. "Great job Ichigo." "It's nothing…" "I suppose you want to get straight to that vacationing you needed." "Yeah thanks Byakuya." The raven head nods while Ichigo gave a dozing Tensa a little cuddle before handing him back to Zangetsu. "See ya guys next week." The orange head turn to leave when a hand grabbed his wrist.
Looking up, he realizes that it was Renji with a stern look in his eyes. "Come with me." Before the orange head could respond, the red head was dragging him away from the set and everyone else. "W-Wait Renji… Just hold up ok!" Ichigo felt himself being pulled along by the red head that made a sharp turn and pulls Ichigo into the nearest room before locking the door shut. "What the hell is wrong with you Renji…!" Ichigo was cut off with the red head pressing his lips to his with a burning passion that he never knew that the red head could provide and he couldn't help but melt into the red-head's kiss.
It was a while before the couple broke away for air with Ichigo holding on to Renji since his knees had went weak due to the kiss. "Renji…" "I can't stand it Ichigo… I can't stand it to see you being with someone else…" The red head whisper softly as he held the orange head flush to his chest while brown eyes widen before softening in understanding. "Renji, you know I love you…and nothing will change that." The orange head replied softly, one hand cupping the taller male's cheek. Renji's eyes softened as he gazed into the earnest orbs of honey brown. "Sorry…I just…" Ichigo chuckles as he holds the red head close. "It's ok…everything is alright." Muscular arms tighten around the orange head's waist while brown orbs burn with determination. "Yeah, everything will be alright…soon."
To be continued
Meme12: That's all for now folks! (Waves)
Yakumi: Shouldn't you be studying?
Meme12: Yeah…but I still feel a little lethargic.
Yakumi: Kept forgetting you went to donate blood… Oops.
Meme12: I will live with it…isn't it great? We actually had peace and quiet with nobody coming down to trash the door down. (Points to a non-spoiled door)
Yakumi: Wow, you're right… Where's everyone? (Looks around)
4th Division
Renji: Damn…I will never ever go near that girl again… (Bandaged up like a mummy)
Hichigo: For the first time I agree with you… (Bandaged up like a mummy with broken arm being propped up.
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