Title: Bad Romance
Author:zealot1138
Pairing: Renji x Ichigo
Rating: M (for language, situations, yaoi – angst, romance, sex, fluff)

Summary: AU. Ichigo is so NOT gay, so when he goes to the exclusive bordello Club Sakura, will a certain redhead named Renji make him think twice?

Disclaimer for the entire story: I do NOT own any of these characters from BLEACH which belongs to Tite Kubo et al. Thank you.

DISCLAIMER: All characters depicted in sexual situations in this post/fanfiction/fanart (including material in the comments) are fictional and are intended to be and considered to be by the author of said material of the legal age of consent in the United States state of California, regardless of what age these characters may be in the material they are derived from.

So, this is really a half chapter and not the full chapter so I guess you could wait a couple of days to read the two pieces together?

I really didn't expect this to go as long as it did… but there you have it.

As always, I look forward to your thoughts. Sorry for any bad mistakes… ~z.

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Chapter 17

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Renji flipped the last pancake before turning off the burners. The eggs were already done and everything was now ready to go into the over for warming. He hated to pre-make anything, always preferring to serve it hot off the stove, but he wanted to surprise Ichigo with a fully made brunch for the teen to see upon waking up. Of course, this was all in celebration of the fact that Ichigo really couldn't be called a "teen" anymore as of this day.

The redhead inspected the table to make sure he didn't forget to set anything. He was ready for this third cup of coffee but he decided to cross over to the bedroom to wake up the birthday boy first.

He knocked softly and waited a beat before opening the door slowly. Ichigo was asleep on his back, face turned away Renji leaned in the doorway, captivated by watching his lover breathing softly, chest rising and falling softly.

Renji thought how easily he and Ichigo had fallen into a comfortable rhythm with one another. Even in the small confines of the younger man's modest apartment, the two had managed to get around one; they even shared the single bathroom without any annoyances.

Certainly, Renji would prefer the comforts of his suite, but he had no complaints. Even though it had only been a few days, Renji found that the time spent with Ichigo to be enjoyable and that the environment itself didn't matter. The time they spent with one another was what made it worthwhile. They found each other to be outspoken and sarcastic, but underneath the jibes were a feeling of understanding and admiration for the other. They would growl insults at one another and roll their eyes in mock annoyance, but the sly smiles at one another would be seen from sidelong glances, with the younger of the two blushing while the elder merely found him adorable.

I don't know if this feeling will last, but, I'd like to wait and see… With those sentiments, Renji decided it was time to wake Ichigo so they could start eating since the redhead was definitely hungry. He walked over and leaned down to wake the orange-haired lad with a kiss when Renji couldn't help but notice that the sleeping figure was a little more awake expected.

Clad in his boxers, with the blankets having been tossed aside at some point, Renji couldn't help but notice the tenting action in the area of his lover's crotch. This gave him a better idea on how to wake the slumbering orange-haired man.

Renji lowered himself down to the mattress and positioned himself in-between Ichigo's legs. He bent his head down to press his tongue into the belly button before smothering the taut hard abs with soft kisses. All the while, the long lean hands started to pull down at the elastic waistband of the cotton shorts.

The light actions started to elicit a few involuntary mewls from the figure below the redhead. These soft sounds further encouraged Renji to continue working on releasing Ichigo's cock from its clothed confines.

Once the shorts were down past the thighs, Renji started to slowly lick his way up the shaft, purposely staying away from the head and the sensitive tip that was starting to leak a drop of pre-cum. The redhead wanted to take his time with the slow ministrations until his lover woke up and started to comprehend what was happening.

Ichigo started to shift around on the bed, his mind slowly waking up to its surroundings. Renji kept lapping at the base, moving around the base slowly with long licks while also nuzzling and suckling the two round smooth sacs.

Hands started to creep downward, unconsciously reaching for the source causing this unrest. Fingers soon entangled in long waves of crimson which finally made the redhead swallow.

Ichigo moaned as the suddenly erotic feeling woke him up to his current reality. Renji wasted no time in taking him in deep, sucking and swallowing and humming lightly to let the vibrations create the sensations he knew would help put Ichigo over the edge quickly. Renji didn't plan to prolong this – this was Ichigo's wake up call, and he wanted his lover awake right then.

"Renji! Wh- uh… what's- ungh!"

The redhead didn't pause in his endeavors to make Ichigo come quickly. If anything, Renji intensified his humming

By now, Ichigo was bucking his hips upwards off the bed, but the redhead kept him in check by keeping his hands on his hips, using his own body to keep the smaller man down.

"Ren… gonna come- ah!"

Ichigo grasped the hair in his hands with force making Renji wince for a second but he concentrated on milking every last drop of his lover's cum as the hotness shot into his mouth. Normally letting the creamy liquid ooze out of his mouth as an enticement for further sexual play, this time Renji did the opposite by not losing one drop so Ichigo could be clean and ready to start his special day.

Once brown eyes were able to look down at the burgundy ones waiting for attention, only then did Renji release the softening member from his mouth. "Good morning, birthday boy."

The redhead's smile was the slickest mix of humor and sexy Ichigo had ever seen and he felt like he had gotten his birthday wish already. "Wow. By far, the best wake up call. Ever." He pulled Renji's face towards his own so he could give him the most heartfelt kiss he could muster with the limited about of brain cells functioning after the surprise orgasm.

"Hey, come on. I have a surprise for you." Renji lifted himself off the bed and reached his hand down to help Ichigo up as well.

"Wasn't that it?" Ichigo grinned as he looked for something to put on. He grabbed the pair of sweatpants that were lying on top of the hamper basket and pulled them on quickly before walking out of the room with the redhead.

Renji looked over his shoulder as he led Ichigo into the kitchen. "That's just the appetizer if you play your cards right today, Ichi."

Ichigo laughed at Renji's playfulness as he came up behind the taller man to embrace him, pressing his chest into the redhead's back. He kept his arms low around the waist as he tightened the hug.

Renji didn't turn around to acknowledge it, but he stopped what he was doing to absorb the sentiment and to keep the emotion welling inside him in check. He tried to lighten the mood by getting back to the daily tasks at hand. "Want some coffee, Ichi?"

The shorter male loosened his grip but kept his arms around the redhead. He pressed his forehead into the space between Renji's shoulder blades to reply, "Yeah that sounds great." He then pulled away to seat himself at the dining table. He noticed that the table was fully set with dishes and utensils laid on top of the fancy kind of paper napkins he didn't know he even owned. "You cooked?"

"Don't say it like you're surprised! Hurts my ego." Renji chuckled as he reached for the pot holders to grab the hot pans from the oven. Just then, his cell phone started to ring, so he asked, "Hey Ichi, can you answer that and put it on speaker for me?"

Ichigo started to move towards the ringing device. "Sure. You sure you want to answer it with me around?"

Renji replied easily, "If it's work related, they can't bother me now anyway. I'm off the clock. But, don't say anything." Renji gave him a playful wink.

Ichigo nodded before clicking a few buttons and placing the phone down near the redhead who immediately spoke, "hello?"

"Hello, Renji. Please hold for Kuchiki-san."

Shit, he thought. Renji considered dropping the tray of food so he could get to his phone to speak privately, but it was now too late anyway.

"Renji, have I caught you at a bad time."

"Not at all," lied the redhead. "What can I do for you, Byakuya-san?"

"A situation has arisen and I have no choice but to interrupt your vacation to see if you could come to work this evening."

"Byakuya-san, with all due respect, I can tell you right now, my answer is no. And especially tonight; I have very important plans." Renji kept his eyes on Ichigo the whole time so he could convey his sincerity on this point. Ichigo seemed pleased by the redhead's response, but his expression was still a little too neutral for Renji to gauge.

"Renji, I would not call you if I felt it was a matter I could handle without your presence."

Renji asked seriously, "Is this an order?"

There was a pause before the voice spoke. "No, it is not an order, but it is a request. I'm asking this as a persona favor, Renji."

The redhead took a breath but responded quickly, "Any other day, and I'd be more than happy to curtail my time for you, Byakuya-san, but I honestly can't give up my time tonight."

"Renji! It's not Nii-sama's fault!"

"Rukia!" The redhead was surprised to hear his friend's voice cutting in.

Ichigo nearly bit his tongue to stop himself from also voicing his surprise. This was Renji's conversation and they had no idea Renji was with Ichigo anyway.

"It's my fault, Renji. Nii-sama is trying to help me by asking you but I'm the one who should be begging you. You know I've been trying to start my own business throwing corporate event parties, remember?" she asked softly.

"Yeah."

Rukia continued, "As it turns out, Halibel Tia was in town and she was asked to do a private preview for her new leather collection and I told her I could put together a great show for her. I figured it would be such a big opportunity to put together an event here at the Club for my first party!"

"Rukia, I don't see how my being there makes a diff-"

"I figured it wouldn't be a big deal to do the show without you, but it didn't occur to me to tell her you were out! Knowing she would do the show here, Halibel made all the pieces to fit the guys, and of course she made some with your measurements! She just arrived and she's furious that the leather pieces made for you can't be shown! She won't let anyone alter the pieces but her tailors and they don't arrive until just before the show! No one else can fit into the leather designed for you."

The line got quiet before Rukia started up again. "We really didn't want to bother you, but this was my first big break and it's already a disaster! Not only is Halibel never going to use me again, but she's bound to tell all her contacts what a failure I am! Nii-sama- he was trying to cover for me just now… I'm sorry, Renji, but it would really take only two hours. The show is at nine o'clock and you'd have to show up an hour before for the fitting. You don't have to schmooze or anything before or after the show."

Renji bit his lip as he listened to her plea. He really didn't want to say no to Rukia, but there was no way he would let his lifestyle affect his time with Ichigo, especially not on his birthday. He was reluctant to say no but that is what he would do and he figured he would deal with the consequences later. I'll find a way to make it up to her somehow.

Just as Renji was about to speak, he saw Ichigo place his thumb over the cell's microphone and whisper, "Tell them you'll call right back."

Renji gave Ichigo a quizzical look but the teen shoved the cell towards Renji's face with an insistent look. So the redhead merely said, "May I think about it and call you right back?" Renji still wasn't sure about Ichigo's actions, but he figured getting off speaker phone was a good enough reason as any to end this call right then.

Rukia's voice seemed to raise an octave. "Really? OK, thanks Renji!"

He hung up the phone as he looked at Ichigo with an odd expression. "What's that about, Ichi? I was trying to pass as gracefully as I could. Now she's got thoughts I might change my mind!"

"That's because I want you to do it."

"Huh?"

"I want you to do this for her."

"Why?"

Ichigo looked at Renji, his expression soft, as he tried to explain himself. "At first, I was going to be furious if you went, but when I realized it was for Rukia, that made it different." He ran his fingers through the short spiky hair as he continued his thoughts. "I haven't talked to her in a few days, and I was thinking it's been a while since we had caught up with each other. She's my friend too, and if this helps her out, I'd like that."

Renji's eyes were still wide with surprise. "But your dinner! And meeting your family tonight."

Ichigo shrugged casually. "Well, she said it'd only be a couple of hours, right? You could meet us at my family's in time for cake and coffee. You'll like dessert." Ichigo rolled his eyes before saying, "My sister makes strawberry shortcake every year."

Renji couldn't help but chuckle at that. His face got serious before asking, "Ichi, are you sure? I have no problem saying no. It's your birthday!"

The shorter male moved closer to the redhead before speaking. "Yeah, and it'll still be my birthday when you get back. Besides, maybe if you do this for Rukia, it'll give us a chance to tell her about us… somehow. You know, in a way you won't get in trouble for it? It'd be nice to have a friend I can talk to about this." Ichigo emphasized "this" by gesturing his hand as he waved it between the two of them.

Renji smiled as he grabbed Ichigo by the waist to pull him in for a kiss. Their lips met briefly before he pulled his head back to look into the warm brown eyes. "You're a good friend. She'll have to owe you for this, so maybe we will be able to trust her with this." And with that, Renji leaned back in for a kiss to emphasize his point.

As they separated, Ichigo reminded the redhead, "Don't forget to give her the good news so we can eat. I'm starving!"

"Yeah, I guess so." Renji picked up his cell phone and called them back. He got on the line with Rukia to let her know he'd make it for the show, but that he had to be there and gone as quickly as possible.

After her excited cries had settled down, she thanked Renji profusely for his help.

"Hey, Rukia, there is one thing you can do for me."

"Sure, what is it?"

"If any of my clients are there tonight, can you make sure they know I'm not officially on the clock and that I am not 'working'?"

"Sure thing! But honestly, you won't have to see anyone when you get here. You can't be seen once you get into the leather clothes and then you can leave as soon as you're off the catwalk. And if anyone complains that 'the Abarai' disappeared after the show, I'll handle it! As long as Halibel is happy today, that's all that matters. Oh! I gotta tell her the good news!"

Renji laughed at his friend's perky enthusiasm. "Fine, go. So I'll see you tonight. Eight o'clock for the fitting and nine is show time, right?"

"Yeah, though I'm sure a little earlier is better than later so we can make sure the fitting will be perfect, but whatever it takes to get you there is fine by me."

He sighed a little too loudly before stating, "Fine, Rukia. I'll get there a little before eight for the fitting."

"Sounds good." She paused. "Hey, Renji? You've never taken a real vacation before. And you've never missed an opportunity to do something especially for Nii-sama… sounds like we have some catching up to do soon?"

The redhead couldn't help but turn to eye his lover before replying to Rukia. "I was thinking the same thing. We definitely have some catching up to do."

They said their goodbyes and Renji ended the call. Once he hung up, he turned around to look at Ichigo to ask, "So, you ready for your birthday brunch?"

TBC

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Again, not much happened… sorry about that.

I'll try to post the second part as soon as I can.

~z.