Ok...here we are again! Third chapter anyone? :D

Chapter 3

Shiro slid some scrambled eggs in front of Ichigo as he sat at the table, his legs swinging back and forth. "Sorry, I'm not the best cook in the universe...but I hope these'll do." Ichigo looked at them and picked at the eggs a bit. "What's wrong?"

"I hate scrambled..." He mumbled. "I like...sunny side up." He said. Shiro felt like scolding Ichigo a little, since he was low on eggs, but he shook his head.

He's a kid...he reminded himself. "All right...I'll eat those and make sunny side up for you." He smiled. He opened the fridge and frowned. I only have one egg...shit. "I'll only be able to give you one...I'm outta eggs." He explained and cooked the eggs. After adding some bacon, he gave Ichigo his eggs and they both ate in silence. "So-" He was cut off as a knock sounded at the door. He put his fork down and walked over. When he opened the door a deliveryman was there with a package. "Yes?"

"This is the home of Kurosaki Ichigo and Shirosaki Ogichi correct?" Shiro nodded and took the package. "This is for the boy." He smiled gently, signed the form and walked back inside.

"Hey Ichigo. Looks like your school uniform came in the mail." He said. Ichigo ran in and looked as Shiro opened the package. He pulled out a small, grey uniform. "It looks..."

"Boring." Ichigo finished and frowned. Shiro found a note and read it.

"Oh, this is for the principle. I'll walk you to school today ok? I have work after school, so I'll show you where to go, alright?" Shiro smiled, but frowned when Ichigo looked to the side. "What?"

"I wanna go home...I don't want another school..." Ichigo mumbled, cuddling his little lion toy. Shiro sat down and sighed.

"I had many schools Ichigo. I promise, this is the one you'll stay at ok?"

"Ok...Shiwo." He smiled. "I'll put the uniform on!" He grabbed it and ran to Shiro's room. Shiro chuckled at his sudden eagerness and then frowned briefly.

Wait...is he calling me 'Shiwo' on purpose?! His 'r's are fine!

"Ok, I work over there. When you get off the bus, walk straight to the store ok? It'll be a while, but we'll go home together afterwords. I don't want you walking home alone." Shiro instructed.

"Ok..." Ichigo mumbled. Shiro gave him a five dollar bill. "What's this for?"

"Lunch at school and bus ride home. You can buy a candy bar at the store too ok?" At the mention of candy Ichigo perked up slightly. "So be good at school ok?"

"Ok Shiwo!" He smiled as the bus pulled up. Shiro gave him a small hug, feeling a little disappointed when Ichigo didn't return the hug, but a smile broke out when Ichigo waved.

I think...we're getting somewhere. He thought with a smile as he ran to school.

Shiro stared out at the town as he sat on the roof. "No lunch again hmm?" He turned to see Gin walk over and sit next to him. He grimaced as he pulled out a cigarette and began to smoke. "Nice view though huh?"

"Ya shouldn't smoke sir. Bad for ya. And it makes you a horrid role model." Gin laughed as Shiro scrunched his nose in disgust.

"Perhaps, but I don't give a rat's ass." He shrugged. "Can't be a teacher 24/7. Anyway, here." He placed a sandwich on Shiro's lap. "Eat something alright?"

"...Thanks." Shiro took the sandwich and ate slowly, enjoying the classic peanut butter and jelly. "I have a brother..."

"Oh?"

"Yeah...and he's living with me. My birth mother and her husband died in an accident, and no other relatives live...except me. Now I have to take care of him, or he'll end up in the system..." Gin nodded and sighed. "I'm screwed...I don't want him in the system, but I'm having enough trouble with staying in school and feeding myself as it is..."

"Do what you feel is right Shirosaki. I'm sure things will turn up soon." Gin patted his back and stood up to leave.

"Mr. Ichimaru! Umm...thanks for the sandwich." Shiro called as the bell rang. Gin turned and smiled.

"Anytime kid...just ask ok?" He waved and went back inside. Shiro watched him go and sighed.

I need to make more money somehow...as for Ichigo...He pulled out a small piece of paper he had picked up on his way to school. "Boxing trainers and trainees wanted...Maybe I can do this and have Ichigo join..." He smiled. "I can do that."

"That'll be $4.75 sir...alright, thank you." Shiro bowed as the customer left. He looked at the clock and smiled. Ichigo will be getting off the bus very soon. He thought. He heard a customer place some items down and he sighed. "Hello, is this all-" He turned around and his face turned slightly pink. "Um...hi."

"Oh? I didn't know you worked here." Grimmjow said, surprise in his tone. "Working in high school? Must be rough."

"Y...yeah but it's winding down now, I think you're the only customer here right now." He admitted. He glanced around and nodded. "Yeah, we don't get a whole lot of business, but a job's a job right?"

"I suppose. In all honesty I've been looking for a job myself." Grimmjow shrugged. "You guys aren't hiring now are you?"

"Umm, yes we are but...why would you want one? Your parents are rich aren't they?" Shiro asked, his head tilted in question. When he saw Grimmjow frown he shook his head. "No, I don't mean it as an insult or anything, I just-"

"Yer kinda funny, you know? Getting all worked up like that." Grimmjow chuckled and Shiro just stared.

"Well sorry for being 'kinda funny' in thinking I may have upset you." Shiro huffed and Grimmjow laughed. "So...is this all?"

"Yeah, oh...what's your name anyways?" Shiro pointed to his name tag, which simply read 'Shiro'. "Ok wiseass. Your full name?"

"Shirosaki Ogichi. We're in the same class, Mr. Jeagerjaques." He chuckled.

"Hey, Mr. Jeagerjaques is my old man. Call me Grimmjow please." He said, placing money on the counter. "Well, see you around." He turned to see Ichigo slip a candy bar on the counter.

"I want this one Shiwo!" He smiled happily. Shiro grinned as Ichigo handed him a dollar and took it. "Are you done soon?"

"Yeah, very soon, one more hour or so. You can sit in the back ok? Boss will let you back there." Ichigo nodded and ran off. "He's my little brother. I'm trying to take care of him."

"Oh, I see. Wait...why do you mean 'try'?" Grimmjow asked. Shiro explained their situation and he could see Grimmjow scowl. "I...I see. Sorry man, I had no idea..."

"No, it's fine. I've long been over it...oh here!" He handed Grimmjow the boxing add. "I was thinking of trying to teach boxing, maybe you can join too huh?"

"Hmm, I'll think on it. See you at school tomorrow." Grimmjow waved and Shiro waved back. After he was sure the jock was gone, he whirled around, his face bright pink.

"Oh my god...holy shit..." He breathed. "He just...talked to me!" He gasped. He didn't see Ichigo next to him.

"You're like a...a...lovesick person." Ichigo commented. Shiro jumped in shock and Ichigo laughed.

"G-go wait in the back room like I said!" Shiro scolded and Ichigo ran off, laughing. Lovesick...maybe. He thought and smiled. But...I want to get to know the guy I've had a crush on since middle school...

Grimmjow sighed as he walked down the street. "He's real nice..." He mumbled. "Maybe it wouldn't hurt to get to know him better. I mean, I never see him with other people, and he's caring for his little brother all on his own." He looked at the scrap of paper and grinned. "Saturday...alright then."

Chapter 3 end

Whew, done! I think it's a little longer than usual, so I hope its ok. I'll try to remember to put the picture up that inspired this fic soon ok? Gotta find it and all, but we shall see~! So reviews are awesome! Oh and one more thing~! For those who can draw, I am holding a tiny contest.

You see, there's a store in our mall that lets you make t-shirts or hoodies anyway you want. I was thinking about making a t-shirt for me to wear at conventions, you know to show people who I am. Thing is...I want a picture on the front of one of my yaoi fanfictions. I don't care what scene or which fic however, so here's the deal. You draw a picture, send me a pm and I'll give u my email. The winner will also get a tshirt! :D as for any others, I will use as covers for my fics, so don't feel bad ok? I love fanart! There's no limit on time here, unless the store suddenly goes bye-bye. So those who are interested, lemme know!