Chapter Twelve
Ichigo lay in bed, recovering his finer motor skills slowly but still enjoying the languid feel of his body. Grimmjow stood by the window, cigarette dangling from his lips and a thoughtful frown marring his brow. Things were progressing a little quickly with the boy's sister; perfect surgery, CT scan showing they had scraped out every last bit of tumor. Soon they would find out if or how much physical therapy she would need. Then what? It was a little bit selfish of him to be thinking like that, he knew, but he didn't know the girl other than she was the link holding the Strawberry to him. Ever since the girl had left he had been trying not to think about what would happen when that link broke. He sure as hell didn't want to let go, not after all the trouble he took to get him, but Ichigo's thoughts on this were a different matter. He seemed more than pleased with the situation now, but how much would that change when Grimmjow's money was no longer needed?
His thoughts were interrupted by a high pitched meow and tiny scratching at his door. With a smirk he flicked the rest of his cigarette out the window and headed for the door.
"Put some pants on." A tired voice called out from the bed as Ichigo sat up.
"Why?" Grimmjow asked, stopping to cock a hip and frown at the dark form on the bed.
Another shrill meow shattered what silence there was and Ichigo pushed off the bed to find his clothes.
"Because what if my sister gets up?"
Grimmjow laughed. "If she heard that loud mouth of yers she's probably too scared or embarrassed to now."
Ichigo stopped in the middle of pulling up his jockey's. "N-no way." He breathed. No she couldn't have heard him. He had been quiet; hadn't he? He tried to remember but blushed when all he could think of was the blinding pleasure he had barely recovered from.
Grimmjow laughed as if he had read his thoughts and Ichigo groaned. This sucked! As he reluctantly pushed his leg into the other hole of his underwear a smooth piece of cloth hit him in the face.
"Wear that." Grimmjow flicked on the light to show he was already wearing a pair of pale blue silk pajama pants. Ichigo looked at what was in his hand and blushed.
"These are yours."
Grimmjow stopped with his hand on the door knob and turned back to face him. "So? Those'll be a bit more comfortable than puttin' yer tight ass jeans back on won't they?"
Ichigo bit his lip and rubbed his thumb over the black silk. "Yeah."
"So shut the hell up or get back in bed and wait for me." Grimmjow grinned at the thought. "Yeah, you do that and we'll go for round two." He let go of the handle and took a step closer to him.
"No, I should get a bit more studying in before tomorrow. It's still kinda early." Ichigo mumbled as he pulled on the pants.
Grimmjow shrugged, a little more energized now that he had teased Ichigo, and opened the door, scooping up the kitten and rubbing its nose to his.
"Were ya jealous?" He asked it in a quiet tone. "Too bad, Strawberries come first, Leiko." The kitten meowed and swatted at him, twisting its body and trying to escape.
After setting the kitten down and checking on the other two, both curled up sleeping in their play area, he turned off his laptop, having neglected that in favor of Ichigo earlier, and turned just in time to see Ichigo plop on the couch and lay down, opening his notebook. Grimmjow grinned and walked purposely to the couch, kneeing Ichigo in the head.
"What the hell?" Ichigo whined and scowled up at him.
"Move, that's where I like to sit."
"But I got here first! And I like to lay down when I study. Can't you go sit in the chair?"
"Tch, no. This is my house, I'll sit where I want. Scoot the fuck over."
Frowning at the logic, Ichigo sat up and then immediately back down as soon as Grimmjow was seated, pillowing his head in Grimmjow's lap. With a look that was both surprised and curious he looked down at the messy orange hair and cocked an eyebrow.
"Oh really?"
Ichigo sighed. "You wanna sit where I'm laying, right? Neither one of us wants to give up our spots. This is the only way to shut you up and still get my way." Ichigo looked up into the sapphire eyes and cocked a brow of his own. "Ne?"
Grimmjow threw back his head and laughed as quietly as he could. "Study then." He picked up the remote and settled in to a good movie.
Ichigo gave his notes a small smile and made himself comfortable all the while thinking that this was a little too comfortable.
"Ah shit. I don't have any clean clothes." Ichigo complained after his shower the following morning.
"Sucks for you." Grimmjow muttered as he preened in the mirror. It took a bit of work to get his hair just the right way.
"If I go to school wearing the same thing everyone is gonna think I didn't go home last night." He continued.
"You didn't, idiot."
"Not the point." Ichigo sighed, pulling his sweater over his head and sniffing at it. At least it didn't smell.
Karin was at the small table in the surprisingly large kitchen eating a bowl of cereal when Ichigo came out of the bedroom. He faltered in his tracks and blushed before looking away quickly to find the rest of his things. Karin sighed and tried to ignore him, happy that he at least seemed embarrassed. As Ichigo reached for his bag something spit and scratched his hand. Surprised he pulled back and looked down at the small kitten sitting in the middle of the bag. It cocked its head and hissed, ears back flat against its head. Ichigo reached out once more only to have it spit and hiss at him again.
"That's my bag." He said stupidly at it as he continued to stare in disbelief.
"The hell 're ya babbling about now?" Grimmjow asked as he grabbed a banana off the counter.
"Your cat… I can't get my bag."
Grimmjow chuckled and shook his head before looking at him with a grin. "What's 'a matter, afraid the tiny kitten might hurt you?"
"You better just hope he hasn't marked his territory yet." Karin chimed in.
He frowned and looked down at the stripped kitten. "No way." Ichigo managed to pull the bag from beneath the kitten and lifted it gingerly to sniff at it. "I don't smell anything." He said with a sigh.
"Is it wet?" Karin asked before taking the last bite of cereal.
Ichigo curled his lip and ran his free hand across the front of it, grimacing when he felt the wet patch. "This sucks!"
Karin smirked at her empty bowl and stood to rinse it. "Well, shouldn't we get going?"
Grimmjow grinned and reached for his keys. Ichigo pouted the whole way to the university, still grumbling when the car came to a stop and he stepped out. As soon as Grimmjow pulled away from the curb he grinned at the road ahead.
"So, how'd ya do it?" He asked Karin.
Pulling her attention away from the window she stared ahead, a tiny smile gracing her features. "Just a little warm water. The kitten backpack takeover was just a bonus."
Grimmjow threw back his head and laughed. He liked this kid.
"Through the weekend? Are you serious? Man." Ichigo sighed as one of the workmen at his apartment building walked away.
Apparently there were more problems than just the one leak and a large section of piping had to be dug up and replaced.
"But I need things that are in there!" He shouted but the man either didn't hear or didn't bother to acknowledge him. "Fuck."
"So how did the dead body thing go?"
Ichigo jumped and barely controlled a very unmanly scream, spinning around to find a very amused Shinji.
"You scared the shit out of me."
Shinji laughed and smiled. "Let's go to lunch. Yer shift coughed up a ton."
As they walked Ichigo thanked Shinji for covering for him the night before.
"It's no problem really. I got ta hang out with Shuuhei a bit backstage and luckily I didn't do anythin' stupid while we were hangin' out the night before."
"That's good." Ichigo chuckled.
"And guess what? Oh, you'll never guess anyway. Renji talked to me yesterday."
"Wow, actual words this time." Ichigo said sarcastically but Shinji smiled nonetheless. "So which ex are you going for?"
Shinji sighed and opened the door to the ramen house. "I don't know yet. They're both so fuckin' hot."
As they took their seats the smell of the food reached Ichigo's nostrils, making him instantly queasy.
"So how did the dead body thing go?" Shinji asked again just as a young woman asked to take their order. "Oh, uh, I'll have some tan tan men."
"Tea." Ichigo muttered, looking a little green.
Shinji laughed. "That bad huh?"
"Not really, it's just this girl threw up right next to me and I've been nauseous ever since."
"Nice." Shinji grinned. "So did it smell?"
It was on the tip of Ichigo's tongue to say, "The body or the vomit?" But when his stomach rolled at the thought he said instead, "You're disgusting. Can we talk about something else please?"
"Oh, I know. When is Karin leavin'?"
"Tomorrow, why?"
Shinji stood up from the table and smacked Ichigo in the forehead. "Baka! We always go out to celebrate after ya finish big tests."
Ichigo smiled as Shinji retook his seat. "Oh yeah."
A bowl of food was set before Shinji and a cup of tea before Ichigo. Shinji grabbed his chopsticks and clicked them together playfully. "So what're we gonna do, Ichi?"
Karin tucked her feet under her on the couch and flipped on the sports channel, American baseball appearing on the screen. He hadn't been very surprised when he had shown up at Karin's school and seen the black BMW waiting. Apparently Grimmjow already knew about the continued construction. Since both Karin and Ichigo had the following week off from classes neither one of them had anything to do other than sit and watch TV. The weather had been nice earlier in the day but it was now pouring and very windy outside. Ichigo had told his father that he would like to go see Yuzu but Isshin Kurosaki told his son to stay home. As far as he knew he needed the extra money he would get from being able to work more hours while away from school and Ichigo didn't know how to explain he really didn't need it without exposing himself.
So there he was sitting in a quiet condo with his little sister, the both of them avoiding eye contact. Ichigo had known the instant he had seen her that morning that she had heard them last night. Just thinking of it made his face go scarlet and his stomach turn. He didn't know if he should be happy or scared that she hadn't said anything to him yet about it. He let the kittens out of their enclosure and picked up the smallest one, a tiny short haired black one, and scratched its ears. It purred and licked his hand.
"I think I like you best." Ichigo whispered and cuddled it to his chest.
He wasn't sure how long he was on the floor playing with the kittens when a tired looking Grimmjow stepped in the door, but when he looked up he had to force the smile back that wanted to leap to his face. Grimmjow tossed his briefcase on his desk by the window and ripped his tie off.
"Thank God it's the fuckin' weekend." He said, throwing the offending object on his chair and going to the kitchen. "I ordered food, it'll be here soon. Sorry, but I'm too tired to go out or make anything."
"Thanks." Karin said from the couch before returning her attention back to the game that was playing.
As Grimmjow popped open a beer and chugged it the fluffy grey stripped kitten clawed its way up the side of the couch and began to play with Karin's sock clad foot. She picked him up and smiled.
"That's not a toy, Leiko."
"It has a name?" Ichigo asked out loud and Karin snorted.
"Of course."
"How did you know?"
Karin set down the Leiko and sighed. "Grimm told me this morning when I asked."
"Grimm?" Ichigo asked incredulously.
"This one is Leiko. He's a boy. The calico one is Kimi, she's a girl. And the black one is Aiko, also a girl."
Ichigo looked over at Grimmjow and frowned. "Grimm?"
Karin huffed out a breath and returned her attention again to the TV. Her brother was an idiot sometimes. As soon as the food arrived Grimmjow sat at his place on the couch, Karin automatically scooting out of the way, and Ichigo sat on the floor at the end of the coffee table furthest from his sister. He still couldn't look at her in the eyes. Halfway through their near silent meal Karin spoke up, surprising them all.
"So how long have you guys been sleeping together." She asked in an even tone.
Grimmjow threw back his head and laughed manically, one hand going to his stomach and the other to his forehead. Ichigo chocked on the mouthful of noodles he had just taken and he began to cough loudly. Karin continued to eat, ignoring the noise and waiting for one of them to answer her.
"Stop laughing!" Ichigo managed when he caught his breath enough to speak.
"I can't." Grimmjow wheezed, almost completely out of breath. "Too funny." He wiped a tear from the corner of his eye and giggled when he saw the look on Ichigo's face. It was a mixture of shame, anger, horror and amusement and it only made him want to laugh harder.
Karin looked at her brother for the first time since that morning, her face blank. "Well, Ichi-nii. I asked you a question."
"That's none of your business!" He said, standing up and pointing at her.
Karin stood up as well. "I think after hearing my big brother having sex with a man all night long I should get some sort of explanation!"
Ichigo threw his hands over his ear. "Shut up! Oh, my God. This sucks."
"Stop saying it sucks." Grimmjow snorted as he looked up at the siblings. They were a lot alike in many ways.
"I don't have to tell you a thing. You… you can't make me."
Karin rolled her eyes at the childish tone in Ichigo's voice. "So is this the 'girl' that tried to bite yer neck off a while back?"
Grimmjow nodded. He didn't like being left out of the conversation even though it was very entertaining. "Yeah, Strawberry. Tell yer sis all about us."
"Fuck you!" Ichigo half turned and pointed his finger in Grimmjow's face.
"So are you gay, Ichi-nii?"
"No!"
Grimmjow laughed again and stood up. "I need another beer. This is too good."
"Then why are you having se…."
"Stop saying that!" Ichigo covered his face with his hands and tried to slow his breathing. This was working up to being one of the worst days he had had since he met Grimmjow.
When his hands fell away his face was beet red and he didn't look up fro the ground. "Look I'm sorry about last night, can we just drop this for now?"
Karin sighed and crossed her arms. "You could have told me earlier that you were dating a guy instead of making me believe you were seeing a girl. It's really no big deal as long as you're happy." Karin muttered the last part, suddenly embarrassed with what she was saying.
"Sorry." Ichigo mumbled back, mortified to be having this conversation with his little sister.
"Aw, that's it?" Grimmjow grinned, earning him both sets of eyes. "So does this mean I can kiss ya in front of yer sister now?"
Ichigo groaned and left the room and Karin tried not to smile through her blush as Grimmjow laughed again and looked over at her.
"He so fuckin' easy to tease, ain't he?"
She nodded and looked away. "I think I'll go to bed early. I have a long day tomorrow."
After thanking Grimmjow for dinner she ran off to the guest bedroom and shut the door with a soft click, glad that the room boasted a private TV so she could finish the game in private. Grimmjow sighed and took another drink of his beer before setting off to find where Ichigo had hidden himself.
"You locked yerself in the bathroom? What a girl." Grimmjow said loudly as he tested the bathroom door.
"Shut up, I didn't lock myself in here. I'm busy." Ichigo growled as he pushed away from the sink and turned on the tap to try and disguise the fact that he was far from busy.
"Bullshit." Grimmjow chuckled and reached for the key above the door.
"I need to take a shower after wearing these dirty clothes all day." He tried again, finally coming up with a reasonable excuse.
The door flew open and Grimmjow grinned at him. "So yer gettin' naked."
"Get out!"
"Why?"
"Because I'm not letting you touch me tonight. What if Karin hears again?"
"So, she already knows that we fuck."
Ichigo closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "That's not the point."
Grimmjow sighed and held out his hand. "Gimmie yer clothes and I'll throw them in the wash."
Ichigo scowled at him before slowly pulling his sweater over his head. By the time the fabric had pulled back over his eyes and he could see again Grimmjow was in his face, pulling him forward for a light kiss on his lips. Ichigo pulled back and almost fell. Grimmjow just grinned and shook his head as he waited for the rest of Ichigo's clothes.
As soon as he was out of the shower and dressed once more in a pair of Grimmjow's pajama pants, he sat on the couch and frowned at the TV.
"I'm sleeping on the couch tonight." He said quietly and Grimmjow turned to him.
"The fuck you are."
"I'm serious. I don't want… you know."
Grimmjow smirked at him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "I don't care if I have to drag ya back in there, yer sleepin' in the bed with me."
"But…."
"Shut up or I'll fuck ya right here." Grimmjow leaned forward and licked Ichigo's ear lobe. "And make ya scream like a girl."
Ichigo blushed and shivered before he remembered to pushed Grimmjow away. Grimmjow just laughed and returned his attention to the TV, flipping through the channels to see if anything good was on.
By the time they made it back to the bedroom, Grimmjow literally dragging Ichigo behind him, it was almost midnight. Grimmjow tossed Ichigo on the bed and crawled up with him, pulling him close and kissing the top of his head. Ichigo stilled at the action and looked up into dark blue eyes.
"Just go to sleep, idiot."
Ichigo frowned and titled his head down so that the only thing he could see that the wide expanse of chest in front of him.
"It might make things difficult if she tells anyone." Ichigo said in a quiet voice.
"You really think she's gonna go blabbin' that to anyone?" Ichigo blushed and shook his head. "Then quit worrying about it."
Grimmjow hooked a finger under Ichigo's chin and lifted his head, letting his lips brush lightly over his. Ichigo sighed and licked his own lips, his tongue ghosting over Grimmjow's upper one. One of Ichigo's arms wrapped around his waist and Grimmjow growled.
"Yer treddin' on shaky ground, Strawberry."
Ichigo rubbed his lips over Grimmjow's and sighed. Wasn't he just complaining about not doing anything that night? Being this close to Grimmjow was staring to turn him into a sex fiend. It was like Grimmjow's scent was a narcotic and anytime he smelled it his body would melt for him.
"I gotta sleep on the couch." Ichigo said as he nuzzled Grimmjow's mouth.
"I dare ya to try." Grimmjow growled and let a hand trail down Ichigo's chest, rubbing over a sensitive nipple.
"Ah, shit. Stop."
"Just shut up."
Ichigo shook his head and pulled away, placing his hands in the middle of Grimmjow's chest and pushing. Grimmjow let out a growl of frustration and sighed, glaring at him when he finally opened his eyes.
"Cock tease."
Karin's plane left at one thirty the next afternoon. They left the condo early to take her back to the house so that she could pack, Grimmjow feeling very uncomfortable in the nice and neat suburban Kurosaki home. It felt and looked like a family lived there and it made him feel very out of place. Luckily she wasn't the kind of girl who took hours to get ready and they were able to get to the airport in a reasonable amount of time. Before the plane started to board passengers their father called to wish her a safe trip and promise that he would be waiting when she got off. Karin turned to her brother and sighed before wrapping her arms around his waist in a swift hug.
"See ya, Ichi-nii."
"Have a safe trip, Karin."
She turned to Grimmjow and smiled. "Thanks. It was nice meeting you." She paused and bit her lip, blushing ever so slightly. "Take care of Ichi-nii." She mumbled before running off to stand in line with the other passengers.
Ichigo sighed as he watched her board the plane and waited for it to take off. This was Karin's first time on a plane and he wished he could have gone to be there for her in case she got scared. Grimmjow clapped a hand on his shoulder.
"Geez, it's just a plane ride. She'll be fine."
"Yeah, I know."
Together they watched the plane take off before they turned around and left the airport, returning to the car. When they stopped at the train station Ichigo frowned again.
"What are we doing here?" He asked as he followed Grimmjow to the ticket booth.
"Gotta go somewhere." He turned around and grinned. "We'll be back soon."
Ichigo should have known better than to get on the train after that smile but he did it anyway and soon found himself well on his way to Osaka. He had never been much of a lover of surprises and he made it very known that he was upset about this little trip.
"I don't even have any clothes."
"So, I'll getcha some. Shut up and enjoy it, baka." Grimmjow said as he sat back in his chair and closed his eyes. The Strawberry was throwing a fit and even though it was starting to irritate him it was still cute. He smirked at his own thoughts and Ichigo stopped.
"What is that look for?"
"If I tell ya yer cute when you throw fits will ya shut up?"
Ichigo blushed and sat back in his seat, crossing his arms over his chest. Cute indeed! By the time they got the hotel, one that Grimmjow had already reserved a room in Ichigo noticed with irritation, they hadn't spoken to each other in an hour. Grimmjow was still amused by the situation, it was so easy to get the boy to do what he was told. As soon as they got in the room Ichigo turned to him and scowled.
"I had plans tonight ya know."
"Oh, yeah? So?"
"What do you mean so?"
Grimmjow grabbed Ichigo by the front of his shirt and pulled him close, crushing their lips together and biting harshly at them. Ichigo mewled and started to melt into before pushing him away.
"Damn it. You can't just do whatever you want with me."
"Yes I can." Grimmjow muttered as he nibbled his way across Ichigo's jaw to his ear.
"Shit." Ichigo whispered. "I gotta at least call Shinji."
Grimmjow frowned and pulled away at the blondes' name. Ichigo sighed and reached for his phone pressing his speed dial for Shinji. He answered after two rings.
"Ichi? What's up?"
"I've been kidnapped." Grimmjow laughed and Shinji frowned on the other end of the line.
"What?"
"I can't make it out to celebrate tonight, I'm in Osaka. I'm really sorry, I had no idea he had this planned."
Shinji glared at the floor not having to guess who he was. "How long're ya gonna be gone?" He asked in a careful voice.
Ichigo covered the phone and asked Grimmjow.
"As long as I want."
"Asshole, I've got work Monday."
Grimmjow grinned and pulled Ichigo close once more, kissing the spot behind his ear. Ichigo bit his lip and uncovered the phone.
"I'll be back in time for work Monday." He said, his voice wavering just a little.
"Are ya sure?"
Just before Ichigo could answer Grimmjow cupped the front of his pants and Ichigo's voice froze in his throat. Grimmjow licked Ichigo's hot spot and blew teasingly on the wet skin. Ichigo moaned quietly and bit his lip again. Grimmjow plucked the phone from Ichigo's grasp and held it up to his own ear.
"Ichi? Are you okay?" Shinji asked after having received no answer to his earlier question.
"The Strawberry is busy right now. You can play with him Monday." His hand rubbed sensuously against Ichigo's growing erection and Grimmjow gave a satisfied grin when Ichigo's head fell back and a groan tore from his throat loud enough for him to feel the vibration in the chest pressed against his. Now that one the little blond friend had definitely heard. Grimmjow licked Ichigo's neck before holding the phone up once more.
"Bye." He flipped the phone closed with a satisfying snap.
"You're an asshole." Ichigo breathed even as he reached up and twined his fingers in Grimmjow's hair.
Grimmjow refused to answer with words, instead using his teeth on the sensitive skin of Ichigo's neck. He reached under the hem of his sweater and pulled it slowly over his head, only taking his mouth away long enough to take it completely off. One hand reached up to toy with one of the pert nipples and the other returned to the front of his jeans, massaging and kneading the prominent bulge. Ichigo pulled at the hair his fingers were tangled in until he was able to lock lips once more with the older man. Their tongues tangled indolently as Ichigo's hands lowered to work the buttons of Grimmjow's shirt, pulling it from his shoulders and letting it fall to the ground as he did so. If he had been able to think properly he would have wondered at the ease with which his irritation from earlier had been quelled. As it was his mind was focused only on the difficult task of pulling someone else's clothing off with eyes closed and mouth occupied. He gave a pleased grin when he felt the fabric of Grimmjow's slacks fall from his fingertips and pool on the floor.
Grimmjow unzipped Ichigo's jeans but had a bit more trouble sliding them off because of how tight they were. He growled and bit his shoulder.
"Ah-ahha." Ichigo whimpered, wiggling his hips to help get the article of clothing off.
Grimmjow backed them into the bed and sat, pulling Ichigo onto his lap so that he straddled his thighs. They kissed and fondled one another, their breathing coming in short, panting gasps and their skin lighting on fire. Grimmjow rolled them over so that he was on top, gripping the hem of Ichigo's jockeys and pulling as he did so. Ichigo, ever helpful in this kind of situation, lifted his hips to make the removal easier for Grimmjow. Ichigo wasn't aware of Grimmjow removing his own last article of clothing but his breath hitched when their bare bodies touched. Arching his back a little he groaned when the heat of the body above him disappeared. Opening eyes he hadn't realized were closed he sat up and watched Grimmjow retrieve something from his pants pocket. With a grin he brandished a small bottle of lube, making Ichigo blush ever so slightly.
"Why are you doing this?" He asked as Grimmjow straddled him.
He received a grin but nothing else as Grimmjow set aside the lube for later. When those hot lips were back on his neck Grimmjow finally spoke.
"I thought you deserved a bit of a break after all that's happened lately." He said in a low voice, not able to look Ichigo in the face when he said it.
He cupped Ichigo's balls and caressed them, nibbling at his collar bone as he did so. Ichigo was speechless, deciding that instead of answering, something he wouldn't have been capable of even if there weren't a mouth and a skilled pair of hands driving him out of his mind, he would just show his appreciation. Spreading his legs and hooking one of them over Grimmjow's he pulled him so that they were looking each other in the eyes.
"Fuck me." He breathed before smiling sheepishly and adding, "Please."
Grimmjow groaned and reached for the lube. They could make love later, his Strawberry wanted to be fucked, so fucked he shall be. Barely taking the time to prepare him and only pulling away because Ichigo's hand pulled at his as he whimpered out, "Just put it in me." in a sex rough voice. Sliding inside that tight warm heat Grimmjow moved, deep thorough strokes, pulling almost all the way out before diving back in to the hilt. Ichigo bucked his hips, silently begging for Grimmjow to speed things up and Grimmjow complied, picking up the pace until they were both panting and moaning their pleasure. Ichigo came first, his cock largely untouched save for the brushing of their bellies and Grimmjow followed shortly after, rolling to the side and pulling Ichigo close as they caught their breath. Ichigo sighed contentedly and smiled before opening his eyes and looking into the large blue ones in front of him.
"I'm hungry." He whispered in a sleepy voice and Grimmjow chuckled.
"How 'bout room service?"
"Mhmm." Ichigo murmured, snuggling close to Grimmjow's chest.
Grimmjow chuckled and stroked Ichigo's back, before either of them knew it they were sound asleep.
A/N I just realized how much freakin' dialogue is in this chapter. A lot :D Hopefully yer not too upset that the smut was short this time, there will be more don't worry, I just figured since this one was getting a little long that I'd make this a bit clipped there. Besides a lot happened in this chapter. SO, that said, thank you all so much for voting on the kitten names. You picked two of my favs so it made me happy ;P And THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the wonderful reviews! Over 200 already, wow! Sorry to anyone I wasn't able to reply to, I will try and get to you all next time ^^; ALSO, you all need to go to my profile page and click the link I have set up there for a wonderful drawing inspired by this story. It's freakin' awesome (thanks again Storm!!) I think that's it... Hope you enjoyed it :D:D ~Penny~
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