I'M OFFICIALLY PUTTING THIS STORY IN HIATUS FOR 2 WEEKS. Will be busy and since I got sick, it will take a lot on me. But I'll be up with something new then. Take care all.
When Ichigo came back with the water, Grimmjow had fallen asleep. Not having the heart to wake up an injured man, Ichigo put the water next to the bed and sat down on the edge of it. He reached out his hand and lightly touched Grimmjow's face. Grimmjow nuzzled into his hand and murmured a quiet "Ichigo". Even though it was barely audible, Ichigo had heard it and his heart felt weird.
Ichigo sighed. He was falling for the man, no doubt about it. Ichigo glanced at the clock on the wall in the room. 4.30 pm, which meant it was time for dinner. But Ichigo didn't want to leave Grimmjow just yet.
Who in God's name had tried to harm Grimmjow and would he try again? Ichigo didn't like the thought of the latter part. Even though Grimmjow surely was capable of defending himself, Ichigo thought it would be best if an injured man didn't fight. Ichigo thought he had better talk to Urahara and see if the name of that driver could be found and the reason why he had decided to make a hit and run, because Ichigo was somehow sure that it wasn't just an accident. Not when you knew who Grimmjow was.
Ichigo laid his head to rest against Grimmjow's chest, listening to the soft heartbeat. He was soon asleep as well.
When Grimmjow woke up, his ribs were hurting. But he didn't dare move as he noticed what the weight on him was. He knew it must have been exhausting for Ichigo to be up all night and day to stay by his side and he was ever grateful. But his ribs hurt.
"Ichigo," Grimmjow said as he nudged the other male.
Ichigo groaned as he woke up and sat up, rubbing his sleepy eyes with his right hand.
"You're awake," Ichigo said and smiled gently.
Grimmjow nodded before he carefully stretched his body.
"How are you feeling?" Ichigo asked as he watched Grimmjow fall back in a comfortable position.
"A bit sore. The aching in my head is gone and now there's only a dull ache from my arm. But my ribs hurt like hell."
"I'm sorry," Ichigo said embarrassed.
"No it's ok. It's good that you got some sleep as well."
They sat there in silence before Grimmjow grabbed Ichigo's hand.
"Hey, there's something I need to talk to you about."
Ichigo looked at Grimmjow.
"About whatever you were about to come to me at two in the middle of the night for?"
Grimmjow chuckled.
"Yeah, about that, it's very important."
"Ok, shoot."
Grimmjow took a deep breath.
"I think you shouldn't be following that guy."
Ichigo looked dumbfounded at Grimmjow.
"What guy?"
"You know..." Grimmjow lowered his voice. "Your target."
Ichigo shaped his mouth as an 'o' when he realized what Grimmjow was talking about.
"Why not?" He asked.
Grimmjow cleared his throat.
"Because he is bad business. He's at it with a gang and they'll most likely come after you."
Ichigo snorted.
"I can take care of myself, thank you very much."
"I know that," Grimmjow sighed. "It's just that... look what they did to me and they just got me for knowing you."
Ichigo looked Grimmjow over.
"You sure it was one of them who ran you over?"
"I'm positive."
They looked at each other for a while before Ichigo smiled.
"Well, no worries. I've been taken off the case anyway. They pulled me out yesterday."
Grimmjow stared at Ichigo for a while before he gave a relieved sigh.
"But, you know, you could have waited until morning to talk to me about that. I wouldn't have listened to you at 2 in the fucking morning," Ichigo said annoyed.
Grimmjow chuckled nervously.
"Actually, I'm surprised you listened to me now."
Ichigo couldn't help but smile.
"Well, what am I supposed to do? Maybe I have a soft spot for injured men."
Grimmjow chuckled.
"Well, how far is that soft spot stretching?"
"I ain't giving you a kiss," Ichigo said and shook his head.
"Damn..." Grimmjow joked.
Ichigo yawned.
"Still tired?" Grimmjow asked.
Ichigo nodded and rubbed the back of his head.
"And hungry as hell."
"Well, go find something to eat then," Grimmjow said and smiled.
"You gonna be ok?"
Grimmjow snorted.
"I was born and raised on the streets, not even a car could take me out. I'll be fine, now off you go."
Ichigo shook his head and stood.
"Well, I'll be back in an hour."
"Why don't you go home and rest some?"
Ichigo was on his way out as he glanced over his shoulder.
"Maybe," he said vaguely before leaving.
Grimmjow shook his head before he realized it made his head spin, making him stop immediately. He tried to remember what the car had looked like, but he couldn't remember any details. Only that he had looked up right before the car had hit him.
"Ah good, you're awake," came a voice from the doorway.
Grimmjow looked up and saw Ishida standing there with two police officers. Damn.
Ichigo was happily munching on a burger when two very loudmouthed thugs came in and sat down at the table behind him. They were spouting random stories to brag to each other and Ichigo felt his fleeting peace come to an end. One of the men was largely built, with black hair that was braided and pulled back, with a bandana around his head. The other male was small and petite, with a rather girly look and black, short hair.
Ichigo tried to eat as fast as possible to get away from there, without choking on his food. After a while though, they peaked his interest.
"You should have seen me yesterday when I ran over this dude," the larger male said.
"Ah you lucky bastard, you were the one who got that job?"
"Yeah, it was a piece of a cake. The man was drunk too, never knew what hit him."
"That's no sport though."
"Well I was told not to hurt him too bad, but I guess I sent him to the hospital. Ain't that good, Luppi?"
They both laughed.
"Well, that blue haired menace always was a pest. We should just get rid of him completely," the smaller male, apparently named Luppi, said.
"True that."
Ichigo felt something cold and wet seep through his fingers and he looked down to see his squashed burger. Well Luppi and big guy... you are so on.
Grimmjow looked out through the window as the sky lit up. Soon after, he could hear the faint sound of thunder. The sky opened up and the rain was pouring down. He really hoped Ichigo got home safe.