Shukaku: Sorry for the wait people, here's chapter four! I got really, really distracted o_o
Rye: *glaring holes in Shu-chan's head* Distracted?
Shukaku: *nervous laugh* Anyway, enjoy?
Rye: *still glaring holes in Shu-chan's head* Good thing I love you too much or I'd kill you... Grimmjow, do your thing.
Grimmjow: Rye and Shukaku don't own jack shit!
Ichigo was up early the next day, a scowl on his face, he was not looking forward to being harassed by that experiment. Today he would be spending time with Sexta, that is after he ran a few tests on him. Mayuri had ordered that he test and check up on the man every day he visited, to make sure he was healthy and in shape. He met up with Sado, or as Ichigo now called him, Chado or Chad, and headed through the labs. Sexta had been given his own room by now, marked with a gothic 6 on the metal door. He presented his badge and did a retina scan before doing a voice recognition that granted him access into the room.
"Well, look who's back," A smooth voice purred out. Sado tensed up beside the orange head but he shook his head and the taller of the two backed down. "Back for more, berry?" Grimmjow opened fierce blue eyes and twisted his body so he lay on his stomach on the rafter above the two.
"Get down here," Ichigo ordered with a snort. The panther scowled, upset that Ichigo wasn't playing along but twisted once more and dropped down to his feet gracefully. The smaller scientist couldn't help but gulp when he looked up at Sexta, their eyes meeting instantly. "We have to run a few tests, so follow me," Grimmjow muttered and let Ichigo put the cuffs on him before he and Sado led him to the testing room.
"So, what exactly are you going to do?" Grimmjow asked when he sat on the examination table.
"What do you think, asshole?" Ichigo grumbled, still bitter about the man having groped his ass. The blue haired man remained quiet and just let the other male do the tests that were needed. He scowled when he saw a needle and smacked it from Ichigo's hands. "Chado, do you mind?" The much bigger man walked over and grabbed Grimmjow's arm, holding it out for the orange head. The panther snarled at him but held still when the needle pressed into his skin. He watched, wary, as they drew blood and sent it off for even more testing. After that, Ichigo put him through a few other tests, noting his strength and endurance as well as his stamina.
"All of this could be put to a much better use, you know?" Grimmjow smirked at Ichigo, making him blush. "You know it too."
"Just shut up!" He snapped, blushing heavily. "If you don't, you won't be going outside," Grimmjow's eyes widened at this. Outside? That sounded pretty good about now..
"Fine," He grunted. Ichigo did the remainder of the tests and had Sado escort him and Grimmjow out to the enclosed area behind AMSI where he would be able to stretch his legs a bit.
"Don't get any idea's," Ichigo snorted. "The fences are reinforced steel with barbed wire and they will electrocute you if you touch the fences."
"Why would I want to escape when I have a cute berry here with me?" A slow, sexy smirk graced his lips. Ichigo flushed heavily and looked away, muttering to himself.
"Just shut up and go get your exercise," Ichigo muttered. Grimmjow shrugged and took off, roaming over the large expanse of land that he was allowed to explore. He found a large tree in the middle and quickly climbed it, grinning happily as he easily balanced himself on a tree limb and laid down.
"Will you be alright on your own?" Sado suddenly asked Ichigo. "Dr. Mayuri has requested me back in the labs for something."
"Yeah, I'll be fine, Chad," Ichigo smiled reassuringly. "He may be a bit of a menace but I can handle him," The taller male nodded and headed inside. Ichigo turned his attention back to the yard, gazing at where he knew Sexta was and sighed. 'I have to record his behavior outside...' He groaned inwardly and started off towards the tree. He wrote in his lab book as he walked, looking up every so often to make sure the hybrid didn't try to ambush him. 'Subject Sexta seems to enjoy outdoor area's and is displaying cat like behavior shown by his eagerness to climb and rest in the outdoor tree. He can easily balance, just like his counter part the panther.' Ichigo looked up when he was about five feet away and gasped when he spotted Grimmjow staring at him heatedly, a smirk on his face. 'He also seems to have a very acute sense of hearing,' Ichigo had an idea then. Setting down his lab book, he pulled out a baggie of fried fish that he'd gotten from the house that morning. Taking a deep breath, he opened the bag. As soon as it opened, he found himself pinned down by a much larger body, his wrist held tightly in a large hand. 'Subject also has an acute sense of smell,' He noted as he looked up at the hybrid.
"What gives, berry?" Grimmjow scowled, looking at the bag. "You trying to tease me or something? I haven't had anything to eat today."
"You.. want to share?" Ichigo offered, not wanting the Sexta to do anything that might hurt him if he said he wouldn't share.
"Sure," He shrugged and let him up, sitting in front of the scientist like an expectant cat waiting to be fed. Ichigo chuckled and sat up, taking one of the fish out. He waved it in front of Grimmjow's face, watching as his eyes followed the movement just like any hungry animal. He held it out for him and was shocked when the hybrid leaned forward and snatched it with his mouth, his eyes never leaving Ichigo's. The orange head watched, writing in his book quickly before looking up again. Grimmjow sat there, watching, waiting for more it seemed. Ichigo laughed and gave him another piece, amused by how he refused to use his hands to take the fish.
"Just like a cat," He teased.
"Shut the fuck up," Grimmjow snorted, licking his lips. "I'm not a mangy house cat, I'm a panther, get it right berry-head!"
"Stop calling me that and I'll stop calling you a cat," Ichigo countered. Grimmjow growled and relented, watching as the scientist ate some fish for himself. When he went to lick his fingers, Grimmjow's hand shot out and grabbed his wrist. Ichigo yelped and struggled, panicking when he found the man had quite the iron grip on his wrist. The hybrid brought his hand close to his face and a pink tongue poked out between his lips, licking at his fingers with a... purr? Was he seriously purring? When he was done, he released Ichigo's hand and smirked at him.
"I'm still hungry," He told him. "And you taste really good," A glint appeared in his eyes then.
"You'll be fed later when we bring you inside," Ichigo assured him, taking a calming breath. Grimmjow scowled and just watched as the orange head finished the fried fish. He watched the man lick his fingers and couldn't help licking his lips at the sight.
"You missed a spot," Grimmjow grinned, his eyes locked on his lips.
"Huh? Where?" Oh god this was too easy for the hybrid. Leaning forward, Grimmjow slammed his lips against Ichigo's and licked across them, groaning at the taste. Ichigo's eyes widened and he shoved at the Sexta's chest, crawling away from him. "What the hell?" He screeched, face bright red.
"I told you you missed a spot," Grimmjow snickered at him. "Couldn't resist," Ichigo scowled and growled at him.
"The hell you could you bastard," Ichigo hissed at him. Grimmjow just smirked and winked at him, an action that had the shorter man blushing again.
"I could have but I didn't want to," He laughed. "Why're you so flustered? Embarrassed?"
"Just shut up!" In truth, he was very embarrassed. This – this man had just kissed him! And Ichigo knew he would have no trouble doing it again given the chance. No matter how much he wanted to stop thinking about it, he couldn't, it had felt... nice. His lips were still tingling from the feeling.
"So what's a guy like you working in a place like this for?" Grimmjow decided to strike up a conversation.
"I needed the money and this was the only place I could work that would utilize my unique skills and knowledge," Ichigo told him. "I'm mostly doing it for my family... my dad's pretty sick and I'm hoping to one day find a cure for him," Grimmjow cocked his head to the side. "My twin brother and I are kinda supporting the family on our own... some life, huh?"
"I'm sure you'll reach your goal," Ichigo looked at him, surprised. "I mean, if it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't be here as healthy as I am, right? If you could keep me alive and stable then I'm sure you're well on your way to reaching the goal of curing your dad. It's a great dream, never give up." Ichigo grabbed his book and began scribbling down notes.
'Subject shows advanced intelligence after only a few days out of recovery. He is progressing faster than expected.' Setting the book aside, he sighed and looked at his watch. "Let's go, time to head in," Ichigo stood and stretched, well aware of Grimmjow's eyes following his every move. Turning, he bent to grab his book and straightened, looking over his shoulder.
"I rather enjoyed the view," Grimmjow smirked at him. Blushing, Ichigo turned around and started heading back towards the building. He barely heard him coming but before he knew it, he felt a pair of hands squeezing his ass. "Again, very nice," He purred. Ichigo was horrified and gulped, quickly moving away from the hybrid's hands. "One of these days, berry, one of these days," He grinned as he followed him. Ichigo scowled and brought him back inside.
"I'll be back tomorrow," Ichigo sighed when they got to his room. Grimmjow muttered and entered his room, pulling Ichigo inside with him. Yelping, the orange head looked up at the larger man as he pinned him to the wall. "Let go of me!" He hissed, struggling uselessly.
"Can I have kiss?" Grimmjow grinned viciously at him. Ichigo inhaled sharply, getting a deep whiff of that oh so delicious scent that radiated from the hybrid. It made his knee's weak and his head foggy.
"If it means you'll shut up and let me go," He muttered, trying to break free of the hold the scent had on him. Grinning victoriously, Grimmjow leaned down and slammed their lips together, licking his lips before stepping back. Ichigo spat on the floor and wiped his mouth on the sleeve of his lab coat. "Bastard," He muttered, eyes dark and narrowed.
"I think I felt you kiss back a bit," The taller male laughed.
"In your dreams you sick freak," Ichigo snarled, leaving the room and locking the door from outside. Furious, Ichigo stormed out of the labs, barely noticing when Szayel appeared beside him.
"You seem angry, Quince," He said, smirking a little. "Something happen?"
"Sexta happened!" He bit out, clenching his hands into fists. "He's obnoxious, arrogant, an ass, and – and...!" He took a deep breath, trying to calm down.
"Sounds like you two had a rough start today," Szayel chuckled. "Your lips are red," He noted. "What else happened?"
"Bastard kissed me, that's what!" He hissed, his face flushing again. "Argh! I cannot stand him!"
"I think he likes you," Szayel laughed a bit. "Which I don't think would be a good thing in the long run."
"You think?" He snapped, snorting a bit. "I'm leaving, I cannot be around him," With that, the orange head turned in his lab book and clocked out for the day. Szayel watched him and shook his head, sighing a bit.
'This could turn out very badly...' He thought, going to his own room. He would be having a chat with Mayuri later about the interaction between Ichigo and Sexta.
shukaku: I hope you liked it! Hopefully the next chapter will be up faster than this one!
Rye: Don't forget your announcement... -is working on the next chapter-
Shukaku: Oh and I'm taking a personal vacation but I'll make sure to get up the next chapter too!
Grimmjow: Reviews make these two really happy so it'd be a good idea to review~