Heat on the Beach
IchiNel
Chapter 3: Quiet After the Storm
Nel kept walking along the shore, hugging herself with her head down. Rukia, Renji, and Ichigo followed behind her slowly not knowing what to say about what just happened. Rukia was pissed to say in the least. This day was supposed to be fun and romantic; now it was ruined.
"Hey, you guys go ahead and set up the tents for tonight. I'm gonna talk to Nel and we'll gather some wood for the fire," Ichigo whispered to Rukia. Renji nodded and wrapped his arm around Rukia leading her back to where their supplies were.
"Ok. After set up, we'll come look for you guys if your not back," Renji said.
"I want her smiling, Ichigo," Rukia said over her shoulder. Ichigo smirked and nodded in response.
Ichigo followed Nel to the far end of the beach. Giant, round eroded rocks lining the corner of the shore glistening from the water rushing on them, reflecting the beautiful colors of the sunset. Nel climbed onto one and looked into the water rushing by the sides. Ichigo came up behind her.
"You alright, Nel?" he asked as he ran his fingers through his hair. Nel shook her head and lowered her head further. Ichigo wrapped his arms around her and kissed her shoulder.
"I'm just so...angry." Ichigo turned her around and grabbed her chin between his fingers, pulling her head up so she would look at him. Her eyes fluttered, filled with angry unshed tears. He leaned in and kissed her lightly and passionately.
"Babe, don't worry about them. They're just trying to get under your skin." Nel smiled and placed her hand on his cheek.
"You're all bruised," Nel said sadly looking at his slighting bruising cheek.
"It's nothing compared to what he left with," he growled.
Nel smiled. She loved it when he got protective over her. She hugged him tightly.
"The drama ruined the fun, didnt it?" Nel murmured.
"Nah, we can still make the most of tonight, and babe?" Ichigo said, lifting Nel's face to look at him again. "Don't blame yourself for what happened today, ok? This is Ulquiorra and Orihime's fault. They shouldn't have brought this drama here."
Nel nodded.
"I can't believe he thinks I would just float into his arms. And Orihime, she is so dumb to think that all he wants is her. He wouldn't have been here if that were true."
"Yeah, she's being delusional. Ulquiorra is a straight playboy. That's all there is to it. He wants what he can't have. I won't let him bother you again."
"Yeah...Thank you Ichi," Nel sighed. "Where are Rukia and Renji?"
"They're setting up the tents. I told them that we would gather some wood."
"Oh ok, well let's get to work. We don't want to keep them waiting, do we?" Nel asked smiling at Ichigo. He smirked and nodded.
Rukia sat there, wrapped in Renji's arms worried about Nel. She was staring out in the distance where Ichigo had left to go find her. Rukia sighed and rested her head on Renji's chest.
"Do you think she's ok?" Rukia sighed.
"I'm sure she's fine. Ichigo will have her to her giggling self in no time. Don't worry about it. They'll be here in a moment," Renji reassured her.
"I don't doubt Ichigo, it's just that..."
Renji hugged her tightly.
"It didn't ruin today. Just a minor setback." Renji said rubbing her arm. Rukia nodded, but then instantly frowned. She turned and faced Renji.
"I still wanna hurt her though. Nel got her for most of the fight. I'm gonna show up at her house tomorrow before we get home." Renji laughed at her. Rukia smiled and kissed him deeply. "Maybe, instead of going to find them, we should go..."gather wood" too. Ichigo and Nel probably won't miss us," Rukia winked hinting to Renji. Renji smirked.
"Good idea," Renji chuckled huskily
Ichigo smirked as he watched Nel bend over picking up wood. The bikini she was wearing definitely complimented her curves. He chuckled to himself and continued to gather wood. Nel looked back at him with a puzzled look.
"What's so funny?" She asked smiling curiously.
"Oh, nothing. Just had a thought." Nel shrugged and continued to gather wood.
"The perks of being on an unkept beach," Nel groaned. Ichigo looked to see what she was doing. She had found an old rope and was now tugging at it. "It seems to be deep in there, huh?"
"Here let me help," Ichigo grabbed a part of the rope and pulled. Together, they eventually got the rope out.
"We can tie the wood up and drag it back," Nel said smiling.
"Yeah, that will save us up on time. Come on, I'm sure Rukia and Renji are waiting."
AN: Hope you liked this chapter. Sorry for the wait. Hopefully the next chapter will be up sooner. I'm planning on it getting heated in the next chapter. ;) Love always! Please review!