Ichigo narrowed his eyes, looking down into Yoruichi's eyes as she spoke softly. He could sense the fear she felt, the uncertainty.
"A nightmare? What about?" He asked, frowning as she looked away from him. She squeezed him, bringing her head back against his chest. 'Is this really Yoruichi?' Ichigo thought, 'She's acting strange.' "Yoruichi?"
"We were training, you and me. We were both without our gigai, so no one could see us. Everything was going fine; I was teasing you, and then this black cloud appeared out of no where. Being the curious cat that I am, I walked towards it, and then, all i remember is seeing you strike down a hollow, only, its talon had gone through your chest. You died right there, in my arms..." Ichigo felt his heart clench as she broke into sobs. She was definitely beside herself, of that he was sure. She never cried in front of him. She was strong, tough, a tease. Not an emotional wreck. Feeling the need to comfort her, Ichigo pulled her to him more.
"Come on Yoruichi, its me here." He murmured. She nuzzled his chest again, trying to get as close to him as she possibly could. "I'll be damned if I ever let a hollow kill me." His voice was firm, reassuringly so. With a slight smile, Yoruichi could imagine the hot headed Ichigo taking on every hollow. He sensed her mood change as she sighed with a dry laugh.
"You know... I've got to say, you really know how to comfort a girl don't you?" Her devious smirk told Ichigo she was feeling slightly better. "I'm glad, glad I came back to this realm."
"Yeah, me too." Ichigo barely whispered, unaware that she'd heard. "So, if your fine now, I'm gonna sleep else where." Ichigo said, preparing to get up. As soon as he sat up and put his feet on the cold hard wood floor. Yoruichi's long, slinder arms rose to wrap around his neck from behind, causing Ichigo to blush furiously. She smirked more, leaning up and pressing her chest against his back, her lips coming close to his ear.
"Where are you going, Ichigo?" she whispered flirtaciously. Yep, she was back to her normal self, just like that. Despite the pain in her stomach, Yoruichi leaned against him more, loving the way he felt against her. "Don't you want to sleep here, with me?" Ah, there it was.
"Yoruichi, I think you should get some sleep." Ichigo said, glancing back. She pouted her lips out.
"What if I have that nightmare again?" Sighing, Ichigo pulled his feet and legs back up on the bed, turning to her slightly, her arms around his neck from the side. She grinned.
"Fine. But don't try anything. I'm not sleeping with you that way."
"Why Ichigo, what kinda girl do you take me for?" She asked innocently.
"The kind that would take advantage of a virgin." He mumbled, turning on his side away from her. She leaned over him once again, her lips brushing against his ear lobe as she whispered.
"Well, we can change that." Her sultry voice made him blush. "You know you want to Ichigo, theres nothing wrong with how you feel." Her voice was tempting, inviting him to her.
"Would you just go to sleep!?" Ichigo said loudly, blushing even more than before. With a 'hmph' Yoruichi laid back, cuddling close to his back, purring. "Are you purring?" Ichigo asked, turning slightly. She lifted herself up, resting her head in her hand as she propped her arm up on her elbow. Her eyes looked into his, that devious, sly smirk still gracing her lips. Though she seemed fine, Ichigo could see the fear hiding in her eyes. With a sigh, he wrapped his arm around her, causing her to purr more as she closed her eyes.
The sun shone brightly through the window, bathing the sleeping forms of Yoruichi and Ichigo in a golden light. Opening her golden eyes, Yoruichi squinted, raising her arm to block out the sun. Groaning, she tugged gently on the blind string hanging on the wall, causing the window blinds to fall. Smiling, she stretched, only to stop with her arms above her head as she glanced down at Ichigo's bare arm sprawled out over her stomach. Blushing slightly, she felt a shiver go up her spine as she felt the hot breath of Ichigo on her neck. Turning her head slightly, she saw Ichigos face right next to hers, his peaceful expression causing her to smile.
'I guess he does have a softer side after all.' Yoruichi thought, bringing her hand up to his face. She trailed her fingers over his jaw, marveling at how handsome he was, considering his age. His eyes opened slowly, and for a few moments, they just laid there, gazing into one anothers eyes. Finally, reality hit Ichigo and he jumped, falling back off the bed. Yoruichi laughed, leaning over the bed to look at him.
"Good morning to you too Ichigo." She said, chuckling slightly. Ichigo groaned, and stood turning away from her.
"Whatever." He said, walking to his drawer and retrieving some clothes. He walked into the bathroom, closing the door halfway. "Hows your wound?" He yelled slightly, just loud enough so she could hear. Yoruichi stood, stretching.
"It feels better, thanks to your aid." She said, smirking as she walked towards the bathroom. She strode on in, and Ichigo was caught with his pants down.
"YORUICHI!!!!" He shouted, blushing as he grabbed the shower curtain and pulled it around himself. Yoruichi blushed herself and turned, laughing slightly.
"Whoops."
"Whoops!?" Ichigo said, "Yoruichi, I hardly think its whoops!"
"Oh shut up Ichigo. Be comfortable with your body. You've got a nice one, so why not flaunt it?" She said, folding her arms over her chest as she turned back to him, her eyes closed for his privacy. "Besides, its not like I haven't seen you before, or any other man for that matter. Seen one, you seem em all, you know." She teased, opening one eye. He threw his towel at her and stepping out of the shower, grabbing another and wrapping it around himself. He mumbled to himself incoherable things, walking past her.
"Showers yours." He said, closing the door. Yoruichi laughed, shaking her head as she proceeded in stripping herself, turning on the hot water to the shower.
A/N: And there you have it. The chapters will get longer and longer, promise!