Will work for reviews and chocolate chip cookies and possibly a Renji plushie.

Curious about the alluded to relationship with Renji and Ichi in kitty? Wonder no longer.

A nap had helped clear his head if only slightly as he groaned and rolled over, all that registered was an annoying pounding on his door.

"Hey Renji, get your ass up we're gonna be late!"

"Five more minutes Shuu?" He pleaded pulling the pillow over his head.

"Renji Abarai you get up and unlock this door this instant or I'll kido it down!" Came the exasperated voice of one of his oldest friends, grinning Renji made his way to the door, opening it and giving the rave headed vice-captain a full view of Renji in his naked glory. Turning bright red Shuuhei closed his eyes.

"Abarai" his tone was biting but it was evident he was trying to hold back a laugh.

"What? You said open it this instant, not my fault I was naked" he leered at his friend. Shuuhei was too easy to pick on, sure at one point he had a crush on the man but that had quickly dissipated when he had realized it was simply a form of hero worship; if Renji was completely honest with himself he had never really met anyone who could match him with his brash personality yet fluid grace. Sure Kenpachi was strong but he was a brute there was nothing other than raw power and Renji needed more than that in a potential lover, that left Byakuya who was so emotionally detached and stuffy there was no way and Toshiro well sorry but he couldn't get it on with a kid. They only other two he would even consider Juushiro and Shunsui were busy with, well, each other. Of course there was always Ichigo, he smirked, he and the orange haired teen had their moments and damn were they good but they both knew it wasn't a relationship, to put it bluntly they were fuck buddies. Renji wasn't sure why it didn't work they cared for each other and both were strong yet graceful but he knew deep in his heart he and Ichigo could never love each other as more than friends, and both of them were ok with enjoying each other's bodies while they could. He would never forget the first night, the night where he took Ichigo's virginity.

They had just gotten back from fighting a Menos, Renji was tired, sweaty and vibrating with energy. He sat on the rooftop of Ichigo's room with the orange headed teen that seemed wise beyond his years yet inherently innocent. Ichigo leaned his head on his shoulder and Renji had started at the contact but slowly relaxed. Something hung between them, each knowing what it was but afraid to act, the attraction had always been unspoken ever since Ichigo had beat Renji bloody trying to save Rukia. Renji gently put his arm around the teen's waist pulling him slightly closer taking comfort in his musky scent when Ichigo turned his face up to Renji's with an expectant look in his eyes. Something twisted in Renji's gut, was the kid really asking for this? He looked back, questioning.

"Please Ren, I want it to be you." He stated softly as if he were talking about the weather and not his virginity.

"What, why Ichigo?"

"I trust you, I know you'll do your best to make it gentle. And, we're friends right?"

"Of course we are stupid!"

"But I always feel this with you, and I want to…with you."

"Ichigo" he cautioned "you are my friend. If we do this nothing will change, I am not saying this to be cruel-"

"I know Renji. I'm not interested in a relationship with you, but deep down I want you physically even if we can never give each other our hearts we can give each other this. Please, I want this I know you do too." He looked at the man snuggled up to him with new eyes, true they both needed relief and cared for each other. Was it right to do if they could never love each other beyond being or friends? Or was it right to do because they were friends and loved each other as such. Without hesitating he knew the answer.

Renji had kissed him then, gently at first then slightly harder when he felt the younger man's mouth move against his. He moaned at the sweet taste of his friends kiss and felt the younger man shudder as he wrapped his arms around him. Laying Ichigo gently on his back he trailed his kiss down his cheek lightly stopping to suckle on his earlobe for which he was awarded with a soft moan. He lightly nipped at his neck as he began to undo his robe, Ichigo tugged on his hair to force him into a sitting position.

"Take it down" he said softly. Renji complied and undid his ponytail, the crimson hair tumbling and cascading down his body in waves, he heard Ichigo suck in his breath, tentatively he reached up and pushed Renji's robe down, his eyes widened and he boldly traced the jagged black tattoos with his fingers a mixture of awe and lust in his eyes. Renji smiled gently, when he was certain the teen had drunk in his fill of his body he moved the younger man's robes aside and continued kissing and nipping at the body beneath him. His hands on Ichigo's hips he gently scraped his teeth against a hard nipple as the teen arched his back with the contact, his hands tangled in Renji's hair he was panting with lust and need. Renji wasn't going to rush it though; he wanted it to be incredible for his friend.

Ichigo's hips moved beneath him in impatience and Renji chuckled as he moved his lips lower and dipped his tongue into his navel, he moved his hands to Ichigo's hips as he gently stilled the man. He made his way down one hipbone and gently nudged his thighs apart, nipping at the sensitive skin there he used one hand to lightly cup Ichigo's balls as he nipped and licked at the man's inner thigh. Ichigo was gazing down at him, his eyes now more golden than brown and his cheeks stained a pretty shade of pink under Renji's ministrations. Renji rose from his position between his thighs to kiss the other man's forehead, nose and then lips reassuringly. He ghosted kisses down the taunt abdomen as he turned his attention to Ichigo's impressive erection and felt his own respond to seeing the sight of pre cum glistening on the tip. He darted his tongue out and licked the sticky substance off, Ichigo moaned at the contact and Renji smirked. He looked at his lover with half lidded swirling crimson eyes and Ichigo met his gaze, his hands tangled in Renji's hair. The older man lowered his mouth down to the hard length, slowly moving his tongue around the tip in a lazy rhythm and then taking more of him in inch by inch of the velvety flesh. He was surprised at how soft it was, and warm, everything about Ichigo's body yielded to his years of experience, he felt more pre cum leak out and was surprised at its salty tangy taste, snaking one of his hands up he placed it on Ichigo's lips asking for entrance, he cautiously took Renji's hard calloused fingers into his hands and began to suck them. Renji felt his own erection stiffen as he stifled a small moan, when his fingers were thoroughly soaked he began to gently probe the smaller man's entrance, he felt Ichigo's body stiffen and he raised himself up to cover his mouth with his own. Murmuring reassurances he pushed one finger in past the tight ring of muscles, Ichigo let out a small whimper and he was invaded for the first time, letting him get used to it Renji stilled his hand and slowly began to move his finger in a come hither motion. Ichigo wriggled uncomfortable against him and then he struck the nerve bundle he was looking for as he felt the man buck his hips, pressing into it again Ichigo moaned into his mouth. He pressed another finger in to join the first feeling the muscle stretch as he scissored his fingers slowly into the man, making sure to press against his prostate. Ichigo whined and bucked his hips toward him wanting more.

"Ok Ichi" he breathed into his ear, "are you ready?"

Ichigo was panting "yes Renji, please do it."

Turning his head to the side and spitting a few times in his palms he slicked his length up as best he could and gently pressed the head of himself against Ichigo's tight entrance. Ichigo groaned as he felt his cock against his body and wrapped his legs around Renji waist, slowly he moved his head past the tight sphincter muscle, stilling his movement to allow his lover's body to acclimate to it. Ichigo was gazing into his eyes now, his gold ones heavy with lust as he reached for Renji's hip pulling then man deeper into him and moaning as he did so. Renji eased his way in slowly and Ichigo hissed and then moaned as he brushed against the sweet spot in his body. Slowly beginning a rhythm Renji gently moved himself in and out keeping a firm grip on Ichigo's hips and making sure to kiss and reassure the smaller man as he rocked into him, Ichigo moaned and wrapped his legs tighter around Renji's waist, his nails digging into the red heads back as with each thrust Renji hit his prostate. Renji ground his teeth it was all he could do to keep from coming, he was enveloped in this tight heat, this virgin heat he had reduced this powerful shinigami to a whimpering, writhing mess. Picking up his pace slightly he felt himself crest with pleasure and heard Ichigo cry out beneath him as he felt his release coat their stomachs and chests. Growling with pleasure he lost control and thrust hard into the man beneath him, earning a squeak of surprise from Ichigo, he nuzzled the orange heads ears and nipped at it as in a few more forceful thrusts he roared when he emptied himself into the body below him.

Collapsing onto Ichigo he lightly kissed the man's cheek and then met his lips as they shared a deep kiss in their post orgasm daze. He pulled out of the man and rolled to the side gently scooting so he was spooning him and threw their robes over them like a cover. Ichigo was looking at the stars and Renji noticed his back had some cuts from being on the rooftop, he bent his head to kiss them lightly.

"Thank you Renji, that was perfect" he said softly leaning into his friend. "I knew you would be like this, I'm so glad it was you."

"Ichigo" he said stunned "thank you for this. It's truly a gift from you, I know we can't be more than this, but I will always love you as one of my closest friends."

And that was how it started, and how it remained. They both sought each other out for physical comfort and remained the best of friends, both hoping one day they would find the love they each wanted. Their friends didn't think the arrangement would work at first, but it had mostly because they were open and straightforward with each other and also because of their deep friendship. Renji sincerely wished his friend would find true happiness, even if that meant their sexing days would be over. Tying his unruly mane of crimson hair up he headed out the door and into the real world well aware he may not live to see another day yet hoping against all hope that he would.

as always I try to write and get chapters up. Please be patient this weekend my fiancee's parents will be with us tonight thru tues am so I will not be writing during this time. I appreciate your understanding=) and will be back with the next installment asap