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"What is being in love? Being in love is when you continue to love somebody even when there is no chance of that love ever being returned." - Dawson's Creek

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The bells sounded again and the annoying Hallelujah song started playing inside my head once more.

I'm not even surprised when the people suddenly stopped moving once again.

With so much frustration, I snatched the hem of my suit from Karin's hand and faced the table behind me.

And sure enough, he was there.

I felt a growl trying to escape my throat.

"Hoy Kisuke! What's happening?! Why did you brought me back here? I thought you're going to help me with Ichigo?"

He just continued picking food from the table and tossing it towards his mouth.

"First of all, I didn't say that you'd redo the entire past."

He said, back still facing me.

I frowned.

If it's not possible to stay there, and I have to go back here, that means there's a time limit.

Wait.

I did changed the past right? The proof is that picture.

So why?

I glanced towards Ichigo's direction and saw them both looking at each other.

Why are they still together?

I heard Kisuke cleared his throat earning my attention back to him.

"Second, do you really think that something would easily change by correcting just one incident? May I remind you Mr. Jeagerjaquez, that you were an asshole back during your high school days."

He turned to face me as he answered my inner question.

My frown deepened.

Nothing changed.

It was just the picture. Nothing else.

Maybe I should just save myself from wasting my time and just give up.

After all, nothing really happened.

Damn.

I heard him laughed.

Yes, indeed I'm an asshole. I got plenty of time. Hell, I was not even expecting that guy to arrive and take Ichigo away from me.

That's how confident I was.

"Awww.. Don't sulk. I'm giving you another chance here. So instead of sulking, you should be happy."

"Fuck that, I'm not sulking asshole."

He laughed loudly.

I scowled.

"Don't worry Grimmjow. I'm sure that it's going to be much easier this time."

I looked at him and saw him point to towards the projector's direction using his lips.

I sighed, then slowly walked back and returned to Karin's side.

Then everything started moving again.

But I can't help but feel awkward about everything.

I went back hoping that somehow, something would change.

But it didn't.

Maybe I should just give up and accept that I will never be the one that will be holding Ichigo by the end of the day.

sighs

The image from the projector started to fade and was exchanged by a new one.

This one show's me, Ichigo, Ulqui, and Nnoitra.

We're all laughing, well, aside from Ichigo with his scowl again.

I frowned.

I can't remember when this one was taken.

"That one's a really great night Grimmjow."

I looked back to see Ulquiorra standing just a feet away from my right.

I scowled and looked back to the image.

"My first time getting myself drunk. I should say that you're a very bad influence to me Grimm."

"Tch. As if. Even without me, you'll get yourself some vices because you're an Emo."

I heard him chuckled.

Yeah, now I remember. This was taken during our second year in high school.

My birthday to be exact.

"Grimm, why didn't you came back?"

My back stiffened.

Came back? Wha-What does he mean came back?

Oh. Fuck.

I got it.

Yeah I know what he's talking about.

I nudged Karin's shoulder right away.

"Kid, I think you should accompany Yuzu right there, save yer' sister from yer father 'kay?"

Karin just scowled but did just what I said and I smiled from that.

That kid has her brother's scowl.

After making sure that she's far enough, I faced Ulquiorra with a growl.

"What the fuck are you trying to say in public?!"

He just shrugged his shoulder.

"I was wondering why you never came back. Co'z I owe you one for helpin' me win the game during our first year."

What?!

My eyebrows furrowed as I watched him stare in front of him.

I followed his eyes, and landed my own on that melon-chested girl.

What the fuck?!

Seriously?! He's like dating Orihime now? Like they're an item?!

"What the-"

"Why, you have no idea? Wow, you really did changed the past just a few minutes ago?"

I returned my still wide eyes back to Ulquiorra.

"-the hell? You guys are datin' now?"

He just smirked.

"Yeah, since 2nd year high school moron. I even asked your help in courting her dummy. "

Woah.

If I was having my doubts whether this thing's going to work, or if it's even working, well, they were all gone now.

I did changed the past.

At least I managed to help a friend.

I grinned towards Ulqui.

"I'm glad."

"Heh. So, are you goin' back or not? "

My smile was immediately replaced by a frown.

"I don't know man, nothing changed during that time. I mean, I'm happy for you and the princess but with me and Ichi, nothing changed."

"So you did came back to change this huh."

I just nodded.

"It sure took you so long to make a move huh. I don't know why you have to wait until today, but Grimm, in case you changed your mind and returned, just tell me. I'll help ya."

I sighed, but this time not out of frustration, but because of relief.

Ulqui is really a good friend. And I'm happy that I was somehow able to help him.

"Yeah..."

I answered with a grin.

"...I'll keep that in mind."

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XOXOXOXOX

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Jeagerjaquez...

Five more minutes please.

Jeagerjaquez!

Fuck, I wanna sleep more. Please leave me alone.

"JAEGERJAQUEZ!"

Something heavy landed on my head and I stood up right away.

Wha-

I looked around, seeing all of my stupid classmate's faces beaming towards me.

I frowned.

Then I saw the blackboard eraser sitting on my desk.

I grabbed the eraser scowling.

Some girls started giggling, while some guys chuckled.

I can even hear Nnoitra's distinct muffled laugh somewhere behind me.

"Mr. Jaegerjaquez, just because you were born from a foreign country doesn't mean that I'll allow you to sleep during my class."

His hand was held towards me.

Oh, he wants his eraser back.

My frown deepened as I started walking towards his direction to give that fucking eraser back.

"Now sit down properly."

I scratched the back of my head as I sat back down on my seat scowling.

Great. Just great.

Not even a minute after I sat down, I felt someone poked me from the back.

I sighed as I slowly turned; ready to bash the skull of whomever that's trying to further ruin my day.

"I tried to wake you up Grimm but yer' just brushin' me off. Are you okay?"

Ichigo.

He whispered, but enough for me to hear.

Then it clicked.

Oh right.

I went back again.

I went back to change the picture that was taken during my birthday.

I frowned.

"No, I'm not okay Ichi... It hurts..."

I tried my best to look so pained as I completely turned my body towards his direction.

I saw him scowled as he reached for my head and see if there's any bump.

"Where does it hurt?"

He said, not even trying to speak low.

"Here..."

I pointed on top of my head.

Well, it does hurt a little.

He was about to pat my head when I heard our teacher cleared his throat.

"Kurosaki, Jeagerjaquez, we already know how much you love each other, so, if you're just going to flirt during my class, please just step out."

Heh.

I didn't know that we used to be so bold during our high school days.

I was about to turn myself back to face the board once more, but then Ichi did something really surprising.

As in super suprising.

He pulled my head towards his direction, then tenderly kissed the part of my head that I said was aching.

...

I think my eyes just bulged out of my eye sockets.

Fuck.

"There, it won't hurt anymore."

I willed myself to look at him.

I wanna see his expression right now.

I wanna see if he was just doing this for fun.

But that's not what I saw.

He was smiling genuinely towards me as he gave me a light nudge to return to my seat properly.

I think, somebody just painted the whole room pink.

Then, as if trying to ruin my perfect moment,

I heard someone mentioned the word "Faggot"

The warm feeling was immediately replaced by boiling rage.

I was about to declare the third world war but Ichigo was faster.

He grabbed my hard bound book from my desk and hurriedly hurled it towards the back of our room.

That same voice groaned shouting the word "fuck" a hundred times, catching the attention of our teacher once more.

Ichi sat back down to his seat with a smug grin on his face as our teacher sent whomever that guy that just taunted us out of the room.

I can't help but grin.

Heh. Yeah, that's my Ichi.

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XOXOXOXOX

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I yawned as we walked towards the cafeteria later that day.

Ulqui and Nnoitra were animatedly debating about the latest issue of Naruto behind me as we slowly took our time walking.

And Ichigo, he was very quiet, just trying to keep up with our pace.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Yeah, he was going to give me something later.

I think he was having a debate inside his head about when he should give his gift to me.

I smirked.

These are the times when I feel so confident about our relationship.

Those times where he was very serious about something that involves me.

*sighs*

I just hope that it's still the same.

But it's not.

"Oi Grimmjow, so what's the plan for tonight huh?"

I rolled my eyes.

"I told you right? We'll meet at Renji's. Sheesh, you're so noisy Nnoi."

Nnoitra just grinned.

"Oh? Jus' makin' sure! It's been a long time since I last drank beer!"

He answered loud enough for everyone to hear.."

"Heh. Continue that and I'm sure that instead of goin' to Renji's, you'll stay in the Guidance Councilor all night Nnoi."

Ulqui butt in with that monotonic voice, and that stoic face of him.

Seriously.

I can't even imagine the reason why Orihime fell in love with the bastard.

I just sighed.

Then, almost at the same time as me, I heard Ichigo sighed too.

I frowned.

As far as I could remember, his gift for me is just a card.

Why is he having a hard time with a card?

I was about to ask him about the problem when he suddenly stopped walking.

My feet automatically stopped too, then I glanced at Ulqui and Nnoitra's direction, but I decided that I should just let them do what they want.

I turned and face Ichigo again.

"Hey, is there any problem?"

I slowly walked towards his direction, but then immediately stopped.

The sight in front of me is just too much endearing.

Ichigo is blushing.

Well, he's obviously hiding something behind him, which I think I already know what.

But he's still too cute!

Damn, I wanna hug him tight and kiss him to death right now!

"Umm... Here.."

I reverted my gaze towards the card, and slowly reached out my hand to accept it.

"...uhh, Happy Birthday. I hope you'll like it."

Then he immediately walked towards the cafeteria.

I chuckled.

I already know what's written inside the card. But I still opened it just to make sure that nothing changed.

Happy Birthday Grimmjow.

Please don't change.

-Ichigo

3rd-5th

Nope. Nothing changed.

But looking back now, I never found out what "3rd-5th" means.

I thought it was just some kind of a random number.

Why didn't I ever thought about that before?

I asked him about it the moment we arrived at Renji's, but he just scowled and didn't talked to me the whole evening.

I thought he was just tired.

The next day he's okay again, but I can tell that there's something wrong.

His smiles are not that happy anymore.

It took months before he came back to his normal self.

Fuck.

Maybe, this is the reason why he was not smiling when that photo was taken.

Because of this 3rd-5th thing.

My frown deepened.

I need to find out about it.

"Oi Grimmjow! Aren't ya' goin' ta' eat wit' us?"

Nnoitra shouted from the door of the cafeteria, breaking me away from my trance.

I swallowed. Then slowly took my time walking towards him.

I sat down in front of Ichigo.

I sighed.

It was obvious that he was avoiding my stares.

His attention is now directed towards Nnoitra. Forcing himself to laugh at even the most pathetic joke that he spoke.

I frowned again.

I need to find out.

My future depends here.

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XXXXOXXXX

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The bell rang, indicating that our last period for the day is already over.

During normal days, that bell would've been music to my ears.

But not today.

I haven't even figured out the meaning behind that "3rd-5th" thing.

And I'm feeling really frustrated now.

I takes all of my restrain just to drag Ichigo somewhere where we could be alone and force him to say the meaning to me.

Dang it.

"Oi Grimmjow, aren't ya' goin' to come wit' us?"

This is the second time today that Nnoitra broke me off from my trance.

That's when I noticed that I'm the only one left sitting in our room.

This might've been a new sight for everyone since everyone is now looking at me.

Even Ichigo is eyeing me suspiciously.

Bastard. You're the reason why I'm like this. If only you'll give me more clues..!

I just sighed once again.

"You go ahead guys; I still need to do something."

I can't leave school until I found out the secret behind that.

"WHAT?! Don' tell me yer' runnin away from this Grimmjow! I'll cut yer' dick off!"

Fucking walking stick. All that's important for him is just his beer.

Another sigh.

He won't stop unless I come with him. In that case...

I took my wallet and pulled out some bills, then I smashed it down to the adjacent table on my right.

"There. That should be enough until I arrive there. Wait for me ."

I said without even looking at their direction.

Nnoitra just squealed grabbing the money and walking out of the room right away.

I saw Ichigo hesitate on my peripheral view, before he decided to follow Nnoitra.

I sighed.

"Oi, old man, are you sure you're okay?"

I frowned.

Old man?

I looked at Ulquiorra who just sat down on the same table where I put my money earlier.

And I just scowled.

Ulquiorra is always the one that has the best perception.

He knew that it was me.

"Don't call me old man asshole. I'm still me."

I heard him chuckled.

"So, coming back for the basket ball game is not enough to get him huh."

I looked around the room.

Alright, we're alone.

I sighed once again.

"Obviously. And I'm losing my mind now. That bastard really loves riddles."

I took out the card and handed it towards his direction.

Seriously, I don't know what to do anymore.

I want Ichi back, but if he's just going to give me a hard time like this, I'm sure that I'll be bald in no time.

"Huh, this is pretty interesting. Di you already tried looking here?"

I looked at Ulquiorra, then to the picture that was printed in front of the card where he was now pointing.

And my eyes grew wide.

RIGHT!

How could I even forget?!

I looked at Ulquiorra once again and I saw him grinning.

Fucking shit. You know that something is serious when you saw Ulquiorra grin.

I tried my best not to hug him.

That would be gross.

Instead, I just ruffled his hair, quiet hard I should say.

"Aww! Cut it out asshole!"

I just laughed.

"Thank you Ulqui. In return, let me tell you something really important."

I said as I pick up my bag and shoving the card back inside.

"Orihime's planning to introduce you to his brother next week, so be sure that you'll impress him."

Ulqui's face became serious, but he can't fool me. I can clearly see that he's excited.

With that, I almost ran out of the room shouting that I'll see him later.

I ran as fast as I could.

I need to go to the library before they close it for the day.

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XXXOXXX

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I was panting really hard when I arrived there. I didn't even bothered taking my shoes off.

I immediately walked towards the 3rd book shelf from the last, then crouched down to look at the fifth row.

"This is so cool. Look what I found Ichi!"

"Huh? What's that?"

"A porn magazine!"

"Asshole return that! The teachers are going to kill us if they found out that you're reading that here!"

"No! The 3rd bookshelf form the last is the least visited since this only has books about the history of our school. They'll never find out 'bout this magazine."

"Silly."

"Awesome! I'll hide it here on the 5th row. This will be my very own secret shelf here!"

Right. This is my very own secret shelf. My very own secret vault.

How could I ever forget?

I grinned.

My porn magazine stash is still here after a year. Not even a hint of being touched.

But my attention was immediately pulled towards the middle of the shelf.

There right in the middle, stood a very proud Michael Jordan figurine.

I remembered saying that I wanna buy this one to Ichigo when we visited that souvenir shop. But end up not buying it because it was too much expensive for me.

So this is the reason why he was not eating lunch during that time.

Huh. Diet my ass.

But seriously. He really know what I really wanted.

That bastard. He only made me fall in love with him more.

I took the figurine with too much care, and with a "half frown, half smile" expression.

How am I supposed to handle this if ever he decided that he didn't want me despite it all?

And that's when I saw what's written underneath the platform of this mini Jordan.

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"Don't be satisfied with stories,

...how things have gone with others.

Unfold your own myth."

-Michael Jordan

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Is this his own way of saying that I should'nt give up?

That I should fight for him?

Seriously, I don't know what else I should think anymore.

The only thing that remains here, inside my thick brain, is that I love him so much. Just like what my stubborn heart is saying.

With that, I stood up and head out of the library with my gift still in my hand.

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XXXXOXXXX

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I arrive at Renji's thirty minutes later.

I think Ichi was waiting for me to arrive because he was looking at the entrance when I arrived, making him the first one to see me.

I act coolly, as if nothing happened.

I just walked slowly towards the bar and sat beside him with a smug grin.

"Heey! Finally yer' here! What took you so long bastard?!"

Of course Nnoitra is the first to acknowledge my presence.

"Well, I was treasure hunting, and look what I found?!"

I placed my Jordan in front of everyone to see.

I heard Nnoitra whistle, and Ulquiorra chuckled.

I was looking at Ichigo so I know that he was blushing like crazy, and that he was smiling stupidly.

I brought my lips closer to his ears and whispered "Thank you" before I kissed his cheek tenderly.

He just lowered his face to hide his blush.

But he doesn't have to do that.

I already know that right now, his whole face is red as a ripe tomato.

And I'm the reason why.

"Alright! Let's take a picture to remember this wonderful event!"

Nnoitra took out his camera and handed it towards the bartender instructing him of what to do.

I grabbed my Jordan once more and placed it in front of me like a trophy.

Then I circled my arm around Ichigo in a very intimate way making him raise his face just when the bartender said the number "three".

The bright flash form the camera illuminated the whole place, accompanied by the singing of that familiar Hallelujah song, and that swirling feeling from my guts.

But this time, I already know what to expect.

This time I already know that somehow, I was successful.

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XXXXOXXXX

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I opened my eyes after the swirling feeling disappeared.

Well, I'm back.

In this same place.

And somehow, I'm still not the one sitting beside Ichigo right now.

Why the fuck am I not even surprised?

Seriously I don't know.

Time started moving again, same with everyone else inside the room.

My eyes automatically moved towards the projector.

And there I saw the same picture.

But this time, Ichigo is no longer scowling.

He's blushing like a virgin, with that awesome smile on his face.

It's my turn to scowl.

I wanna cry.

I really wanna cry.

What's wrong with me? Why can't it be me who's sitting beside him right now?

Why can't I correct my stupidness?

That's when I felt someone tap my shoulder.

"Grimm, don't worry. You're slowly changing the past. I don't personally know how, but I know that it's changing. Don't give up."

Ulqui said with a very sincere voice.

I frowned and looked down.

Heh. Don't give up my ass.

"It's hard Ulqui. I already went back twice. But there are still no changes. I'm still not the one sitting beside him right now."

"So, you'll just let that Byakuya guy take him away from you?"

I raised my head and faced him.

"Of course not! That's the reason why I'm doing this thing in the first place!"

But instead of being annoyed from my raised voice, Ulqui just smiled back to me.

"So don't give up Grimm. Make your very own ending."

He tapped my shoulder once more.

I gulped.

I was about to say something when I saw Kisuke at the very far end of the auditorium.

He nodded towards me.

My lips formed a hard line before I nodded back.

And I sighed.

Right.

I still got a few more pictures to correct.

I still got time.

I will get Ichigo back.

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