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Chapter 7
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Renji made his way to the stall which was on the other end, avoiding the bustling of people. When he reached it he decided to take two bags, just incase she felt for another one. Knowing her, even if she didn't want another one she'd still finish both. He chuckled to himself thinking about her.
"Gosh Renji, I haven't heard you laugh like that to yourself, people may think you're losing your mind" he heard a teasing voice say to him.
He turned slowly, eyes widening at the sight in front of him.
"R-R-Rukia…"
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"Yeah Renji, it's been a while…" the petite Shinigami said while looking at him with large violet eyes.
"W-What you doing here?" Renji replied, trying to calm his nerves and get over the initial shock.
"Is that all you have to say after so long?" Rukia asked, straight faced.
"Why? What else did you expect? Tch…" Renji replied, getting over his initial shock.
"Gah, nothing…" she replied to him looking elsewhere folding her arms across her chest. "So how have you been? Nii-Sama told me you were promoted to Captain, congratulations…" she looked at him now, with a slight smile.
"Yeah, thanks… How have you been? You here for the festival?" he looked at her, trying to be indifferent.
"Yeah, being part of the Women's Association I had to be here… I've been well... I-I've missed you Renji…" she said as she looked towards the ground.
Renji was stunned. Missed him? The last time he checked, if you missed someone you kept in contact with them. If you truly missed someone, you would try your hardest to make a plan to see or call that person no matter what was going on in your life.
Missing someone did not mean you blatantly ignore them every time they tried contacting you, never coming to see them when you're around, especially if you knew where they were and most definitely, missing someone did not mean you forgot about them…
He really didn't know what to feel at the moment. He thought he was over all those horrible feelings but for some reason he was laced with a heavy dose of resentment towards Rukia right now.
He was about to relay his thoughts heatedly when he heard his name being called.
"Renji! What's taking you so long? ~" Matsumoto's voice drifted towards him.
He turned to see Rangiku and Orihime making their way towards him. When they had reached him, Rangiku stopped in her tracks and stared wide eyed at what was in front of him. "Kuchiki …"
"Hai, how are you Rangiku-san?"
"I-I'm well …" Rangiku replied, still in slight shock. She still wasn't on friendly terms with the smaller shinigami after all that had conspired in the living world, leading to Orihime's death.
She still held a bit of resentment against her because the noble had known how Orihime felt about Ichigo, hell, everyone knew except Kurosaki. However she still went through with confessing, and without speaking to Orihime about it first. She could have at least had the decency to do that.
Rangiku didn't expect her to attend the festival. Rukia had hardly ever attended any of the other functions they held in the recent years. In a way she was kind of glad Orihime didn't have her memories. It would save her a whole lot of pain.
"Renji-kun, we thought you got lost and that's why we came to find you…" Orihime now spoke, coming into view as she found Renji's arm and held it.
"I-I-Inoue…" It was Rukia's turn to be shocked as she stared at Orihime with her large violet eyes.
"Hai… I guess most of Renji's friends know my name…" She giggled and then quietly added, "…but I don't know yours…"
Before Rukia could say anything, Renji intervened. "Hai, this is Kuchiki Rukia, Kuchiki Taicho's sister in law." He said somewhat sternly, looking at Rukia and trying to give her the signal not to question him at the moment.
Orihime politely bowed, "It's nice to meet you Kuchiki-san" and smiled at the petite women.
"H-Hai, same here Inoue…" Rukia said perplexed.
"Well it's been a long night and I think I should be taking Orihime back home." Renji held Orihime's hand tightly as she said her goodbyes and moved away, but not before giving Rangiku a look that told her she should explain the situation to the noble who still looked shocked.
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The trip to Orihime's house allowed him to think about his encounter with Rukia. He had always wondered what he would do or feel when he saw Rukia again. He wondered if those feelings would rush back to him, but they didn't… And he was truly happy about that.
At first he was shocked at seeing her, it had been a long time, but after the shock wore off, he felt as if she was just another person that he used to know and that they were seeing each other after a long time.
However, those feelings changed when she had said she missed him. How fucked up was that! After so many years, she sees him and out of the blue she says she missed him? That was just messed up. He felt agitated and he had really wanted to voice his thoughts. He was pulled out of his thoughts when he felt a tug on his sleeve.
"Renji-kun, is something wrong…?" Orihime asked softly.
They had just entered her house, and were standing at the center of the room. He realised that his agitation must have been showing on his body, because his fists were tightened. He felt like an idiot, why the hell was he worrying about that shit now.
Rukia wasn't his problem anymore, he was over all of that. He was more than happy with the women by his side, who was looking up at him worriedly with glazed eyes. He softened his posture and brought her forward so that she was wrapped up in his arms, against his chest. "No, nothings wrong Hime." He said as he kissed her on her forehead and held her tighter.
He was more than happy with what he had now, he didn't even feel like dragging up the past. If Rukia had things she needed to deal with then she could do it on her own, right now he was reveling in the warmth that was radiating from his woman.
Yes, she was his now and he wasn't going to change anything about that, no matter what anybody said. "You had a good time today eh Hime?" he said, smiling down at her face.
"Hai! It really was fun Renji-kun! And meeting all your friends and those friendly people was great! Oh! And not forgetting the food…" she replied ecstatically.
Renji couldn't help but laugh, she could really bring sunshine into anyone's life. He loved her childlike innocence and wonder. It made her so pure. "I'm glad you had a nice time…" he said while leaning in to kiss her deeply, sucking on her bottom lip. He gripped her waist tighter and pulled her flush against him eliciting a small moan from her sweet mouth, this only added to the tightening within his hakama. .
Her hands gripped his Captains Haori tightly as she deepened the kiss by entering his mouth with her roving tongue. She slid her hands up his chest, along his neck until she gripped his face tightly.
Renji was surprised that Orihime was showing some dominance, but not for long. He left her mouth only to hear her soft whimper at the loss of contact. He nipped her skin along her jaw and all the way down her slender neck, reaching her collarbone on which he sucked hard.
He let his hands glide down over her firm buttocks, massaging them gently and rendering a soft gasp from her sweet lips as he pulled her heat towards the hardness in his hakama, grinding against her. It was sweet torture for him as he struggled to stay in control. The friction was driving him crazy as she moved her hips with his. He closed his eyes tight and bit down hard on her neck, not caring if he left a bruise
He moved his hands up once again, bracing the sides of her breasts. Slowly he slid his long fingers over both voluptuous breasts, squeezing them a little harder. He groaned when he heard her call out his name in a strained voice. He went back to kissing her loving mouth, this time him taking charge.
She slowly slid her hands inside his shihakusho, running them along the taught muscles of his chest, feeling out his tattoos as he ravaged her mouth thoroughly. She made to move it completely off his upper body when he left her mouth suddenly, gasping for breath. He placed his forhead on hers, looking into her beautiful face.
"Hime… Maybe we should stop now..." he panted onto her face. He knew if she went any further, he wouldn't be able to hold back.
"No Renji… I want this… with you… and only you…" she said quietly, also breathing heavily.
Renji was shocked, by now any man would have thrown her over his shoulder and marched to the bedroom. He just couldn't believe his ears… She really wanted him… And only him…
He had a nagging feeling at the back of his mind that somehow he was betraying her because she didn't have her memories. He wondered if she had still retained her memories if she would have still been with him…
"Are you sure…? Coz I'm just fine with the way things are…"
"Really Renji…? Well something in your hakama is relaying a different story…" she grinned mischievously.
Renji's eyes widened. "H-Hime!" he squawked "Argh… It must be Rangiku…" he said as he shook his head.
She held him close and kissed him slowly, "Its okay Renji-kun… I'm okay with this…"
"Hai… But maybe we should wait, until you're really ready…" he sighed, tightening his grip on her. He didn't want to deny her but he felt he had to. He wanted to settle his mind that was stuck on thoughts of how this could be wrong.
She didn't remember him. All she knew was of meeting him in this world. If she ever regained her memories, if there was that possibility, he didn't want her hating him or regretting what they did. He didn't think he could live with that…
"Renji-kun… Is it me…? Is their something wrong with me? That's why you don't want to…" she drifted off sadly, bowing her head as tears threatened to escape her grey orbs.
"Nani?" Renji hollered, griping her chin so she looked up at him. He knew she couldn't see the look on his face but he was completely distraught at the look on hers.
"I'm sorry Renji-kun… If you don't want to be with me its okay…" she said quietly, a lone tear rolling along her cheek as her lower lip trembled.
Orihime felt terrible. She thought that he desired her just like she did him but maybe she was wrong. She had told him twice already that she was okay with it but both times he tried to avoid it. Was it because she was a lowly commoner from Inuzuri…?
Was it her body that scared him? She knew her skin was smooth but she really didn't know what she truly looked like. People always told her she was pretty but maybe they were saying it just to be kind. Maybe he didn't like her big breasts, she knew she didn't. That's why she tried to cover them up all the time.
It didn't make sense… She thought this was what he wanted. He never had problems kissing her or touching her before. They had always stopped before things could go any further, she wasn't ready then. But now she was and he didn't want to with her… had she read him wrong…?
Renji was stunned. He felt like a real ass right now. He cradled her head in his large hands, watching the uncertainty on her face eventually kissing her tears away tenderly. He didn't think that that was how she'd feel by him saying it was okay to wait. He didn't think that she would think he was rejecting her. What a fool he was!
Orihime had a huge heart, but she also lacked confidence in her self and now she was thinking something was wrong with her. Well he'd be damned if he let her believe that. She had been rejected in her first life, but not this time. This time he was going to show her exactly how much she meant to him.
How much he wanted her. He was going to worship her so she never doubted herself again and the past be damned. She was his now and he would never ever let her go through the things she had gone through in the living world. He didn't want to deny her anymore and make her feel as if he didn't want her, he didn't want her to feel as if he didn't desire her, and it was quiet the opposite in fact.
"Orihime… Never for a moment think that I don't want you… I need you more than you'll ever know. I just didn't know if this was really what you wanted and I don't want you to feel as if you're forced to do anything…" he said as he placed light kisses all over her face.
She smiled once again, "I need you to Renji-kun, I want this with you and I know I'm, not being forced. It's a decision I'm making… I love you…" she replied softly
Renji's breath hitched as his eyes widened. No woman had ever told him they loved him. He never knew the feeling until now. His heartbeat went up a few notches and he decided he needed to show her exactly how he felt because right now he was at a loss for words.
With that, he kissed her softly, eventually turning it harsh as he ran his hands along her body. He felt her loosen his shihakusho as his hands left her body to remove it completely off his. Her hands roamed all over his torso and back, along the ridges and contours of his defined muscles achieved from years of training, imprinting the feel of his body in her mind.
She moved her hands along his neck and into his hair, loosening the tie, letting it spill along his shoulders as she massaged his scalp.
He removed the clips from her hair, allowing her hair to fall way below her waist line. He loosened her clothing and removed them until she was standing in only her black and blue lace bra and panty set. He grinned while holding her slim waist, "Compliments of Rangiku-san eh?"
She giggled as he nipped her earlobe. They continued to explore each others bodies as all their clothing were stripped off their bodies. He slid his hands down her thighs and lifted her smaller body against him as she locked her ankles around his waist.
He relished in the feeling of her bare heat rubbing against him and her large soft breasts smothered against his hard chest, her hard nipples poking him. He continued to kiss her as he walked into the room and laid her small body on the bed, sitting back on his heels.
He admired her, taking in the goddess that lay before him. She lay their in all her glory, her auburn hair spread around her like an angel as she smiled shyly. He couldn't believe he was here, about to make love to probably the most desired woman in her world and in his too.
He glided his hands from her feet, along her legs, thighs, over her taut stomach, over her pendulous breasts and tight nipples, along her slender neck until he held her face and kissed her tenderly, pouring in all what he felt for her. The want, desire, need, and love for her. Yes, love, he was in love with Orihime Inoue and he wasn't gonna let anybody stop him from showing her how much.
Orihime had never felt like this before and it was overwhelming her entire being. She could feel the intensity in his kiss, as if he was almost desperate. Her body was heating up as his fingers roamed down her body, massaging her sensitive breasts and then moving downwards until he found her core and she felt pleasure like never before.
"Fuck Hime... You're so wet..." Renji groaned.
His deep voice sent ripples of pleasure through her body so she gave just as much as he did, so he would know that she wanted it the same as he did. She felt his hardened length brush against her thigh as he lowered himself over her a little more.
"Hime, it's gonna hurt a bit, just relax…" Renji whispered as Orihime nodded.
He slowly entered her, grunting at her tightness. He stopped, allowing her to adjust to his size as she wrapped her legs around his waist and then he moved in until he felt a barrier. He decided to push through in one go, drowning out her scream with a searing kiss too her mouth. He stilled, waiting for her okay. "I'm sorry Hime…" he said as he placed light kisses all over her face.
"Hai… It's ok, keep moving Renji-kun" she said breathily as she thrust her hips, waiting for him to join her movements. Renji complied as he grunted once again at the pleasure from the friction. He thrust in slowly, picking up his speed as he went on. Her moans and sweet sounds were making him harder and urging him on. She fit perfectly, swallowing him in with every thrust.
Orihime didn't know what to think… She was in a state of euphoria… Once the pain subsided all she could think about was the pleasure that was rippling throughout her body. He was literally worshipping her as he moved within her, kissing and touching every inch of her body which was on fire.
She felt so overwhelmed with love for him. He didn't force her, he left the decision in her hands and made sure it was what she wanted. He made her feel so special and safe and most of all, loved. She only wished that she could see all that she felt and the look in his eyes.
Their moans and groans could be heard through out the small house as the two lovers reached heights they never thought they could. They were wrapped in each others arms, giving each other everything they had. In that one moment as they came together, they both knew they had attained something new in their lives, something greater than both of them could imagine. To each other, it felt like they were finally at peace…
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Orihime awoke when she felt something heavy shift above her and then soft snores drifted towards her ears as she awakened fully. She realised that Renji had fallen asleep on her for his head was lying on her chest and his hands were wrapped tightly around her middle. She could still feel him inside her and she knew her entire body was bound to be sore when she got up.
She thought of moving him on his side but she didn't have the heart too. She smiled at the previous nights activities. It had been everything and more than what she had thought. He had been so gentle and caring with her. She ran her fingers through his hair, massaging his scalp as well. She heard a small sound from the man on her, almost like a purr!
She stifled her giggles, mindful of waking him up, however she felt him move and then groan, sending a shiver down he body.
"Hime… I could wake up like this everyday…" he said sleepily.
She could feel his smile on her neck as he kissed it lightly. She felt him lift his head and stiffen for a while. She got a bit nervous at that, what if he regretted what he had done last night. Oh God, she couldn't live with herself if he rejected her now! Even after what he said last night, she still doubted herself.
"Fuck… I'm sorry Hime, I fell asleep on top of you!" he said as he rolled off and pulled her so she was now lying above him. "Gosh, are you ok? Do you have any cramps? Geez… Why didn't you wake me?" he said all in a rush, smoothing her hair away from her face.
Orihime started giggling in relief. She had thought that he might have been disappointed in his actions or even hers and she had doubted him, as well as her self, but all he was worried about was him falling asleep on top of her. Gosh she really loved this man…
"Oi, what're you giggling for woman?"
"Nothing Renji-kun! I didn't mind you falling asleep on me, you were really warm…" She said as she laid her head on his chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat.
"Hime… I'm a bit heavy you know… But I can't complain… You rendered me incapable last night to even roll over…" He said softly, "Not too mention it felt really good waking up inside your warmth…" he said breathily, pulling her up, biting on her earlobe as she squealed.
Heat was once again spreading over her body and settling between her thighs at his heated words as well as the fact that they're naked bodies were rubbing against each other. His mouth moved to her neck as his tongue swirled over her collarbone.
She was feeling hot all over once again and was about to bite on his ear when she felt him slow down and remove his mouth from her neck, sighing in the process.
"What's wrong Renji-kun..?" she enquired.
"It's a bit too soon Hime, you're still sore. Last night was… amazing… and I definitely wouldn't mind a repeat but let's just give it some time ok?"
"Hai…" She didn't mind not stopping, but he was right, there was a slight soreness between her thighs, as well as her body was feeling a bit stiff. She kissed him slowly and laid her head in the crook of his neck, taking in his scent.
Renji chuckled when he heard her stomach grumble and full on laughed when she groaned and hid her head. "Don't laugh Renji-kun… I can't help it when my stomach demands things from me" she said shyly.
He slowed his laughter to answer, "Ah Hime, I thought with all the eating you did last night, you won't be able to eat for the year!" and he laughed again.
"Renji-kun is so mean!" she was about to pout when she heard a noise from below her. Then she burst out into a fit of laughter as the man below her stopped his. "Aw Renji-kun, and you were laughing at me but now whose stomach is crying?" she said in between laughing and wiping the tears from her eyes.
Renji just looked at her mortified, she was now teasing him! Oh how the tables had turned! He got over his embarrassment and quickly rolled her under him as she squealed in shock, grinning. "What was that you were saying Hime…?" he chuckled evilly next to her ear.
"Eh heh heh, nothing Renji-kun, nothing at all…" she tried innocently.
He was about to bite on her lip when he received a hell butterfly, notifying him that he had to be at a Captains meeting in the next 20 minutes. He growled in frustration, "Fuck!" then relayed the message to Orihime.
"Aw once again Renji-kun is bailing on breakfast…" she pouted.
"I promise I'll make it up to you Hime. I'll be back later and we can have supper together, sounds good?"
"Hmm…" she thought for a while, placing her index finger on her chin. "Okay!" she giggled. He smiled, gave her a kiss and got up to go retrieve his clothes from the living area. When he was dressed, he stared at the beauty spread out on the bed, tangled in the sheets. His mouth started watering and he wanted to just rip off his clothes and get back in with her.
"Renji-kun…?" she enquired softly when she didn't hear him moving around.
"Sorry Hime, I was just admiring the view." He grinned as he got closer to the bed. She was smiling shyly until he leaned down and kissed her softly, sweeping his tongue into her sweet mouth.
He was hesitant to stop but he had too. He still had to have a shower before the meeting and having one with her was not an option right now. He got up and said his farewell, promising to come back later and before he left, he just had to make sure she knew what last night really meant to him.
"Hime… I love you…" and he was gone.
Orihime was stunned at first but she smiled afterwards. She knew he loved her, without him even telling her. She could feel it from him last night. However she was glad that he uttered the words to her, it made her more in love with him…
She was sad though that he was gone so quick but she understood he had things to take care off. Anyway he would be back later. That would give her some time to carry out her daily routine. As she got up to go to the bathroom, she winced. Yep, her body was sore alright…
She pushed the pain to the back off her head, only thinking off the happy memory that came with it. Yes, it truly was amazing, and he had said it! She was so glad for this happiness in her life and she was truly glad that she didn't feel alone any more.
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Renji was on cloud no. 9 when he reached the office, all he could think about was his lovely Hime and how it had felt being with her. They had even mentioned the four letter word that somehow many people where afraid to… Things had changed and he was truly happy with the outcome.
The captains meeting was a drag as usual but he hardly noticed any of it, his thoughts elsewhere. He needed to go back to his squad's barracks to deal with a few things and then he was off to see his Hime.
When he made it back to his office, Hinamori wasn't anywhere in sight. She was probably off somewhere with Rangiku, tch. He opened the doors to his office and blanched at the person sitting in front of his desk.
He walked around his desk and took a seat. "What do you want to know Rukia?" he was cutting through the bullshit and getting straight to the point, he didn't have time for this, especially seeing as he was in a good mood.
"Are you and Inoue together Renji? I asked Rangiku but she said I should ask you." She said with a straight face, in that deep tone of hers.
Apparently, she wasn't for beating around the bush either. So he went straight to the point. "Yes"
Her eyes widened. "N-Nani? Are you serious Renji?"
"I am" he said with a straight face. "And why the hell are you so interested, don't you have your own relationship to worry about? Where's Ichigo?"
"That is none of your business" she said testily
"None of my business? But it's fine for you to ask me about Orihime? Just who do you think you are Rukia?" He replied, gritting his teeth in anger.
"I thought we were friends Renji. I could ask you anything!"
"Oh, so its fine for you to ask me anything but when I asked you about your relationship you tell me it's none of my business? What kind of fucked up friendship is that?" he shot back. "You should be the last one to talk about friendship! Friends call each other Rukia, they make plans to see each other. They don't ignore them or make excuses to get out of seeing them jut because they found a 'boyfriend'!" he screamed angrily.
"I tried Renji! I was just busy! With Shinigami duties and…Ichigo… There just wasn't anytime…" she glanced at the floor, trying to hide her shame.
"Tch… Busy my ass… Save it. Renji replied, turning his head. He figured if they were going to bring everything out, now was probably the best time. He needed to get all this crap out of his system, there was no turning back.
"You know what the weird thing was, I should have been the one trying to ignore you, forget about you, because you wanna know why? I loved you Rukia. I fucking loved you and why I didn't do all of those things I should have was because I couldn't be angry at you. It wasn't your fault that you didn't feel the same way about me and I could never blame you for that, I couldn't even blame Ichigo." He said, bringing out all the lost feelings of the past.
"So I tried to still be your friend, in that way I'd still be close to you, I could still protect you. But you didn't need my protection or friendship. I was replaced by Kurosaki and you wanna know the truth? It fucking hurt… but I shoveled my way outta that shit and I managed to move the fuck on, it took me a long while but I did. I'm happy now, that you found love, Ichigo is a great guy and you needed someone to help you through the shit you went through in the past. If it wasn't gonna be me, it was best that it was him…" he finished, lowering his voice.
Rukia was shocked, this was so much for her to take in. She just sat there, wide eyed. After a while she found her voice. "Renji… I never knew… Why didn't you tell me…?" she asked quietly.
"Would it have even made a difference? I doubt it."
"It might have…" she said, looking at her hands on her lap
"I was going to tell you but on that same night you told me how much you were in love with Ichigo" Renji said indifferently
"You should have, it would have given me time to think about things before I spoke to Ichigo… Things could have been different…"
"What are you talking about Rukia?" Renji asked, perplexed
"Renji… Ichigo and I haven't been together for a long time now…"
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A/N: Okay, sorry to stop there but the chapter was extremely long… However the next chapter will be up really soon :)
Also that was my first lemon I've written so please be gentle…
Thanks for reading :)