As I went into the kitchen I had told Shinji I would prepare and make dinner if he would agree to organizing the pet supplies. Though as I gathered the things that would be needed for dinner I would hear Shinji shout out a cry to Eiji to stop jumping around him. I got together the ingredients to make fried rice and vegetables. The soy sauce, carrots, peas, corn, celery and bell peppers. With the pot I had placed on the counter I grabbed a measuring cup and placed a cup of rice and a cup of water. I put a lid on top of the pot and put the pot on a burner and turned it on number 6.I even turned the timer on so it would go off in twenty minutes because if I didn't I would forget and ruin the rice. Turning my attention to the vegetables on the cutting board I got a hold of the knife and began to slice the carrots having them in circles instead of cubes. After cutting up up the carrots I placed them in a bowl and began to slice up the bell peppers. I had frozen peas and corn so I took them out of the freezer given them time to defrost. Starting to cut the celery I smiled at my work. Usually I wasn't a good cook but this was turning out pretty good. The frying pan that was hanging above my kitchen sink was taken down and I put it on another burner and sprayed Pam on it. I placed the burner number on 4 and waiter for it to heat up. After about four minutes I walked to my kitchen sink and turned the water under it having my fingers move under the running water. Turning the tap off I moved to the stove where I flicked the few drops of water I had on my finger and watched as they sizzled away from the heat. Grabbing the bowl of vegetables I poured them in and grabbed the frozen vegetables and placed one third of corn and peas in the frying pan. Going into the lower cupboard I grabbed a skillet for the rice that soon would be ready. After some time the vegetables began to brown and the aroma swam through the air. Using a chopstick I grabbed a carrot and blew on it before I took a bite into it. The carrot was slightly crunchy so they wouldn't be ready for a few more minutes. The timer went off in a loud piercing noise startling me and almost making me drop my chopsticks. My heart was racing and I ran towards the timer to turn it off. The noise had made the puppies bark.
"Ichi what the hell!" yelled Shinji.
"I'm making sure I don't ruin dinner!" I yelled back.
"Oh okay!" he yelled," just tell me when it's ready."
"Yeah yeah yeah," I said," just make sure you feed the dogs too."
"Of course," he said.
Taking the pot off the burner I got a bowl and placed the cooked rice in the bowl. Putting the pot in the sink I moved to the burner and turned off the element. I let the food sit and tasted the carrot again and it was ready.
"Yum," I said.
I turned off the burner with the frying pan and moved it onto the counter. I put a lid that would cover the frying pan so the vegetables would stay warm. I took my phone out. No new texts or phone calls. Oh well. I had some friends but it seems as we somewhat lost touch. I saw them in town and spoke to them and occasionally went out to lunch with them but usually we never did hang out like we used to in high school. Maybe this weekend I'd schedule something with the gang. I went into the living room with Shinji and saw two piles.
"Dinner ready?" asked Shinji.
"Almost," I said," waiting for the rice to cool before I fry it."
"Okay," he said.
Kyoko moved walked up to me giving me a look before she jumped up and licked my face.
"Aw Kyoko," I whined.
"Aw how sweet Kyoko is giving you some love," said Shinji.
Sticking out my tongue I played with Kyoko until the door opened standing there was Nnoitra with a dalmatian.
"Hey Shinji finished early," said Nnoitra with a grin on his face," got ya a souvenir too.
"just what I wanted," said Shinji," now Eiji has a new friend."
"Eiji?" said ?Nnoirta confused.
"Me and Ichi got a puppy," said Shinji," the black one is Eiji and the brown one is Kyoko. Whats the dalmatians name?"
"Owner who I got it from said it was called spot."
Shinji laughed," get it from a kid?"
"Yeah,"said Nnoirta," so what I got you a present. You got one for me."
"Yup but ya gotta wait," said Shinji and winked.
"Nnoitra why are you making me come here?" asked an irritated voice.
Nnoitra turned to reveal Grimmjow. I almost gasped but I kept my composure.
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
"Nnoitra made me," Grimmjow said annoyed.
"Gonna stay fer a while," said Nnoitra hope ya made enough food.
"Don't think so," I said," so ya can just leave."
"That's okay," said Nnoitra," we got take out anyways. Grimm Ima go get it."
"What ever," said Grimmjow.
Nnoirta left leaving an awkard and tense air. I didn't know how to respond to seeing Grimmjow. I wanted to hit him, smash his face into the cement and kick his stomach in. I wanted to punch his face and scratch it up but worst of all I wanted to hug him and kiss him and take him back.
"I'll be right back," I said to Shinji," make sure he doesn't follow me."
The last part was a low whisper and i moved passed Grimmjow to get to my bedroom. I was't going to hide there instead I went to my dresser pulling out an object from under a shirt no one would touch. It was my pistol Zangetsu. I wasn't going to use the weapon on Grimmjow it just made think I should go to the weapon. Out of all the battles I couldn't remember some of who I fought. What Grimmjow had said about me not being as strong as I was before confused me still. I swear before meeting him at Gotei 13 I had never met the man. I hid Zangetsu and moved back into the living room. I was stopped by an arm.
"We need to talk," said a voice.
I turned my head and saw Grimmjow. Fuck my life.
"Fine whatever," I said," Shin can you start the fried rice."
"Sure thing Ichi,' said Shinji.
Grimmjow still had a grip on my arm and I pried it off for tow reasons. One it felt nice having him touch me and two I couldn't stand his touch. I loved the man but I didn't want to fall again. I walked to my bedroom and closed the door.
"What od you want Grimmjow?" I asked.
"i told you we need to talk," said Grimmjow.
"About what?" I asked," we're over and done with. "
"Listen you little fucker," he said furiously," I came here to fix shit with you okay and here you go treating me like shit. Learn some fucking manners."
"Excuse me?" I said," last time I recall you got all pissy because I wouldn't kiss you and then we ended up fighting so why do you have the rights saying I should treat you better."
"Look I'm sorry," he said," but fuck Ichigo you..UH you idiot."
"There ya go again," I said," why should I respect you when you don't respect me at all."
"You..Uh," said Grimmjow.
"What the hell did you even mean when you said I was stronger last time?" I asked," huh? we never met until that night at the strip club."
"You really don't remember do ya?" he asked.
"No Grimmjow I'm just pretending to act stupid," I said sarcastically.
"Las noches," he said," we fought in Las noches. Left me there almost dead after Nnoitra stabbed me. Left me after the battle but went after Nnoitra. You bastard. I hated your eyes so much when you gave me that look saying you were gonna kick me ass."
"Don't remember," I sad," don't think I should believe ya."
"Then why not ask that red head girl," he said," she was there. Never reminded you of it. No one did. why? because it would hurt too much. Lost your memory after using something called the final getsuga tenshou."
"Shut up," I said," i ain't falling for your lies. I'm done with you."
"No your not," eh said.
Grimmjow grabbed me by the shirt and I thought he was going to hit me and beat me up but instead his lips crashed down on mine. I wanted to moan at the feelings that came with it but I suppressed a moan. His hand grasped the back off my head and heshoved his tongue in my mouth.. I didn't moev at all inseat Ishoved him away. The fire coming back and the feeling that ran through my veins ran around my body singing you love Grimmjow you love Grimmjow. I couldn't fall again I just couldn't. I didn't want to get hurt once again.
"Out," I said.
Grimmjow stared blankly at me.
"I said get out!" I roared.
A few tears began to slip out of the corner of my eyes and fall freely. I couldn't stop the tears from flowing and I saw Grimmjow leave through watery eyes.
"This sin't over strawberry," Grimmjow whispered
Grimmjow left and I closed the door behind him sliding down and pulling my knees up to my chest and began to sob silently. I let him leave once again and the powerful grasp the tears had on m throat made the tears continue to flow.
"I want to remember," I whispered," I want to remember my battles in las noches."
Most of all I wanted Grimmjow back. I was back to square one and would have to try to get better. There was a scratching noise at the door and a whine. Kyoko. I moved a little and let Kyoko in. Kyoko licked my face and curled up to my side. I kissed the top of her head and began to pet her. I think I was told by someone that animals and babies were way easier to sense emotion around them then others could. Eventually the tears stopped and I rubbed them off.
"Dinner is ready Ichi!" yelled Shinji.
"Crap," I whispered.
Standing up I let Kyoko out and walked into the dinning room where the table was set and Nnoitra and Grimm were there. I told him to get out..but I never said anything about the house. Grimmjow stood up and moved to me. I flinched at the closeness.
"Can I please stay for dinner?" he whispered," I won't cause trouble let alone talk."
I looked at him and knew my answer. I was gonna shot myself for it later.
I sighed," then you better keep you trap shut."
Grimmjow nodded his head and sat back at the table. i rubbed my eyeballs because they were sore from the tears that were shed. I thought crying made you feel better but it made me feel like a sack of shit.
"Dig in," said Shinji.
I got my food and heard the puppies as they ate theirs. Grimmjow and Nnoitra ate out of Chinese containers . Grimmjow had kept his promise because he didn't speak through the entire time he was there. The entire night was silent and I kept Kyoko near me. Every time Grimmjow came near she growled at him. After that the night was basically over with visitors because Nnoitra gave Shinji and kiss and the two left. It made my heart jerk. I wanted Grimmjow to kiss me goodbye before he left but instead I got no glance and the house was left practically empty. This was going to be a long night.
awww poor ichi. hope ya enjoyed hte chapter kinda bland i know but it'll get more exciting soon though :)