A/N: Heyyyyy guyyyyyys! Told you I would update sooner this time didn't I? :D
As sad as this makes me, the chapter after this will be the last, sort of like a prologue to the story. So keep your eyes peeled for the next update which will also come soon :)
Also, I wanted to give you all one last lemon before this was over, so I warn you all that (for those of you who do not read them) this chapter ends with one. I didn't want the people who didn't like lemons to miss out on the end of the story, which is why I put it in this chapter.
So that being said, enjoy! :D
Everybody was gathered in the tenth division barracks, Rangiku having arranged an after-trial party for select few people. Those being all the Captains, Lieutenants and 'important people who matter' in her words.
Everybody had been laughing and joking loudly for the past few hours and, adding alcohol into the equation, they were all rather rowdy.
After a very positive announcement from the Head Captain, Matsumoto had been all over, gathering supplies and volunteering her Captains barracks for the celebrations, causing much surprise to Toushiro when he ventured past the courtyard on his way to his quarters, find party streamers and tables placed haphazardly around.
Rangiku stood up, swaying slightly and tapping a fork against the empty glass bottle she was holding. When nobody reacted, she hit the bottle more violently with a pout on her face. At this point, only people nearby heard and turned to her. She looked thoughtful for a moment.
"Just shout." Kira offered, but Rangiku's face lit up with an idea.
She took the bottle and turned, throwing it at the wall behind her. The shattering of the glass caught everyones attention and Rangiku turned back to them looking like the happiest person in the world.
"Now that have all of your attention," she beamed. "I'd like to say a few words."
She picked up her cup of saki and took a swig.
In the centre of the crowd, Toushiro face palmed, much to Ichigo's amusement. "I hope she doesn't embarrass herself too much."
"Now, we should all be already aware, but for those of you who aren't, this party is in honor of Akane Katenashi being sent down by the Centeral 46. She had been sentenced to 20,000 years in Muken, the lowest and worst level if our prison. And for that, I'd like to propose a toast. Cheers!"
The crowd echoed her sentiment, taking hearty swigs of their drinks as she swallowed every last drop of her own.
"That wasn't too bad." Toushiro whispered.
"And now," Rangiku continued. "I'd like to hand you all over to my most excellent friend, Captain Renji Abarai."
The crowd clapped as she sat down and Renji dragged himself up. Ichigo merely sweatdropped. "This can't be good."
"Hey guuuuuys!" Renji cried, earning laughs. "In light of what our dear Lieutenant Matsumoto," he gestured extravagantly to her, "Has said, I would also like to propose a toast." His face suddenly turned serious, changing the atmosphere of the courtyard with it. "For the second time, Ichigo Kurosaki has saved us. Our homes and livelihood. And, although he has been honoured with the position of Captain for his amazing feats of strength and courage, he is not honoured enough. It was he and his love for Captain Hitsugaya that has saved us this time and for that, he needs to be thanked." He looked directly at Ichigo now. "So thank you, Ichigo. Words are not enough, but thank you, and we all hope that yourself and Captain Hitsugaya live happily together." Turning back to the crowd, he raised his glass. "Now, I don't want a half-assed attempt at a cheer. I want you to show your appreciation. CHEERS!" The crowd roared in agreement, clapping and copying the ninth division captain.
Ichigo was stunned as the crowd continued to make noise. He'd expected a joke in his and Toushiro's direction but nothing like that.
Renji made his way through the throng if people, towards Ichigo as Toushiro clapped along with the crowd, beaming at his lover. Renji stopped in front of the strawberry, gesturing for him to stand up. Ichigo did so and was surprised to be pulled into a tight hug by the redhead. Finally finding his voice, he thanked the man over the roar of the crowd.
"Don't mention it," The redhead grinned, sitting down at the table and reaching for the saki.
As Ichigo sat down, the din of the crowed faded back into chatter and Toushiro reached for Ichigo's hand, planting a kiss on his cheek. Ichigo laughed, kissing him on the lips instead and holding up his cup for Renji to pour some saki into it.
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The party had raged on into the early hours of the morning and people were beginning to disperse. Well, the people who hadn't already crashed in the middle of the courtyard and were in any fit state to walk had.
Ichigo had left to make his way to his barracks, with Toushiro in tow, saying that he may as well stay with him tonight. Toushiro had agreed without any complaint and, within ten minutes, they had staggered to the front door of Ichigo's quarters.
Ichigo entered, holding the door open for Toushiro before he shut it again. When he went to follow Toushiro into the living area, however, he was thrown back against the door by the full weight of Toushiro's body as the smaller man's lips crashed on to his own, kissing him passionately against the door. Ichigo was shocked at first, but got over it quickly enough, pulling Toushiro closer and deepening the kiss further. Toushiro moaned as he dug his fingers into Ichigo's hair and ground his already growing erection against Ichigo's.
Growling with need, Ichigo reached down, picking up Toushiro's legs and wrapping them around his waist. Toushiro made no protests as Ichigo carried him haphazardly through the rooms until they reached the bedroom.
Ichigo lowered Toushiro to the bed, following until he was on top of him, before he ripped open the smaller man's shihakusho. Pulling away from the kiss, Ichigo lowered his head and took one of the hardening buds that were Toushiro's nipples into his mouth, licking and sucking so that Toushiro gasped out in a dazzling mix of pain and pleasure. Toushiro's hands found Ichigo's shoulders and, while Ichigo was busy, he pushed the strawberries shihakusho down his arms and ran his hands over the bare skin on his back.
Ichigo ceased in his actions and pushed up, so that he was hovering above Toushiro, their hard members lightly touching through the fabric of their clothing. Ichigo smiled and knelt back, undoing Toushiro's obi and pulling the cloth off of his skin. Toushiro watched on, his skin tingling as Ichigo repeated the same procedure with his own clothes. Toushiro's usually pale flesh was flushed and his breathing was raged as his eyes shone with nothing more that love and lust.
Ichigo reached into the bedside table and pulled out a little tube. Keeping a hold of it, Ichigo used his other hand to ghost over Toushiro's throbbing member, tracing his finger tips lightly over it and making Toushiro whine from the teasing.
Ichigo shuffled down the bed and licked from the base to the tip of Toushiro's cock before he blew on the wet skin, making the smaller man shiver in pleasure.
Much to Toushiro's suprise, Ichigo then took the entire thing in his mouth, causing Toushiro to close his eyes and cry out as he bobbed and swallowed around the appendige.
After a minute, Ichigo released it from his mouth and Toushiro moaned loudly at the loss of contact.
Toushiro opened his heavy eyes and hungrily watched as Ichigo opened the tube of lubrication and lathered his cock in the thick liquid. Ichigo hissed at the pleasure he was giving himself, but he forced himself to stop. He squeezed some more onto his hand and coated his fingers, positioning them at Toushiro's ready and waiting entrance.
The white haired captain groaned as Ichigo pushed two fingers in, scisorring and pushing them in and out. When he was satisfied, he pushed another in, causing more noise to come from the smaller man. Toushiro whimpered at the emptiness when Ichigo removed his fingers, but it quickly turned into a scream of pleasure as Ichigo suddenly plunged his hard member in, straight to the hilt.
"You okay?" Ichigo breathed, trying not to let the tightness get the better of him.
Toushiro nodded vigourously and whimpered again. "Move. Please?"
Ichigo chuckled and did as he was told, pistoning and moaning, the sound of Toushiro's pleasure making it even more erotic for him.
Their breathing was erratic and a thin sheen of sweat covered their bodies, their skin sliding easily against one another.
Toushiro screamed out loudly, seeing stars as Ichigo hit just the right spot. The strawberry realised this and stopped, repositioning himself and thrusting in violently, hitting the spot again and again. He picked up the pace and reached between them, pumping Toushiro's neglected erection. The double pleasure made Toushiro gasp and scream loudly, over and over again, until he couldn't take it anymore. He let go and came, spurting on Ichigo's shining stomach and all over his own.
Ichigo groaned louder than ever before, the sound of Toushiro's orgasm making him loose control as Toushiro's body clamped down around his throbbing erection. He pounded into him until he tipped into the oblivion and filled Toushiro with his seed. He collapsed, panting, on top of his lover and lay there for a while, until he had the energy to pull out of him and roll off of him.
Toushiro instantly moved to press himself against the strawberry, locking their legs together and planting soft kisses on Ichigo's chest and neck. Ichigo smiled happily, wrapping his arm around his lover, the haze of drunkenness completely undermined by the after-sex feeling that had settled around the two.
"I love you." Toushiro mumbled, between kisses, as tiredness began to get the better of him.
"I love you too Toushiro."
And the two lay there, Ichigo watching Toushiro with love as he fell asleep, until sleep took him over too.
MisaxMisa: Toushiro likes de sexy time :P
Renji: Who wouldn't?
Toushiro: Shut up.
Renji: Though I have heard, it's better for the uke... So there's an upside to you being the Lady.
MisaxMisa: *sniggers*
Toushiro: THAT'S ENOUGH! *draws Hyorinmaru*
Renji: Oh shit.