Fade Away
Hey guys Here's Chapter 3 . . . I have had it for a year well sort off as much as u can have it with a hard drive with no cover lol. Anyway I'm struggling with Chapter 4 as I cannot remember what I had wanted to say In the first place but I'll get it done as soon as possible.
Kisuke: Wolfy?
WolvenAssassin: Yes Urahara-san?
Kisuke: Do they know you only own the plot?
WolvenAssassin: *Stares at the very attractive human behind Urahara* mmmmm
Kisuke: *Waves hand in front of face.* Heeyyy Wolf!
WolvenAssassin: *Idiot look* mmmm
Kisuke: *Throws WolvenAssassin with bucket of ice and water* WOLVEN-FUCKING-ASSASSIN!
WolvenAssassin: *Screams and hisses* What the hell was that for Urahara!?
Kisuke: Do they know you don't own this only the plot!?
WolvenAssassin: *Punches Urahara in the face hard*
Yoruichi: *Laughs loudly as WolvenAssassin storms off leaving a bewildered Urahara holding his bleeding nose*
Kisuke: What did I do?
Yoruichi: You pissed off miss Leader she's a kitty in human form and hates water.
Kisuke: Then why the hell is she called "Wolven"Assassin?
Yoruichi: It's called an Allais IDOT! . . . Anyway WolfKitty doesn't own anything but the plot the name of the story is a song from the band Breaking Benjamin as well as The song that is sung in this chapter belongs to them and is called Blow me Away. please enjoy the chapter. *Bows and drags Urahara away by his ear.*
Chapter: First Band Practice
Ichigo stared at the group in front of him, a vein of annoyance popping on his forehead. "What the fuck is this?"
Grimmjow stared at him, rather annoyed before his voice rose. "Band practice."
"Like hell." Ichigo said his glare intensifying.
"Chill ou' Strawberry." Renji piped up, casually releasing the small puff of smoke he had just sucked in.
"Oh no... Get up all of ya right now or I will cancel next weeks gig." Ichigo stated firmly, receiving all sorts of colourful retorts.
Grimmjow stood up irritably and grabbed his guitar, followed by the rest of the group. Grimmjow slowed when passing the Strawberry. "A Red Fading is my band, just remember that the fate of you working here is of my own choice." He whispered. His words were sharp and formal, a tone Ichigo had never heard before. Trying hard to fight the chills running up his spine, he followed the band to the 'Rehersal stage' as they would call it, actually it was just a small stage-like looking contraption that Chad and Stark had built. Ichigo stared at them as they all took their places. He had never heard Grimmjow's voice, which was weird considering he'd been here a full month, or maybe not so weird as this was the first band practice since he had agreed to being manager.
Grimmjow grabbed the mike and started singing. "They fall in line, one at a time, Ready to play"
The back ups picked up "I can't see them anyway..."
Ichigo stared at Grimmjow, surprise plastered over his face. 'Holy shit . . . Grimmjow can actually sing!' Ichigo continued to stare at him, amazement replacing all signs of surprise.
Hitsugaya took over. "No time to lose we've got to move steady your helm"
The backups Pitched in. "I am losing sight again."
Hisagi gave a grin as he started, finally able to have his chance. "Fire your guns it's time to run blow me away"
The Backups pipped up again enthusiastically. "I will stay, in the mess I made."
Ichigo glanced around hoping to find anyone as amazed as he was, but he was met with no replies.
Finally the 3 leads meshed their voices together creating an extrodinary sympony. "After the fall we'll shake it off show me the way"
Everyones voices rose up from backups to leads all in harmonic exselence. "Only the strongest will survive lead me to heaven, when we die I am the shadow on the wall I'll be the one to save us all"
Grimmjow stepped forward again taking his stance in his part of the song. "There's nothing left so save your breath lying in wait"
The backups sang again. "Caught inside this tidal wave."
A soft smile spread on his face his face over as he continued to listen to Grimmjow's intoxicating voice. He made a mental note of always being here when they practised.
Hitsugaya's icy-voice chimed up. "Your cover's blown no where to go holding your fate"
The backups started again. "Loaded I will walk alone."
The leads stepped forward again giving their all as their voices meshed together again. "Fire your guns it's time to run blow me away"
The backups soon followed suite. "I will stay, in the mess I made"
The 3 leads chimed again. "After the fall we'll shake it off show me the way"
Everyone Lead and backup alike pipped up in another sympony. "Only the strongest will survive lead me to heaven, when we die I am the shadow on the wall I'll be the one to save us all"
Hisagi piped up chiming his voice accross the room. "You wanted it back DON'T MAKE ME MAD! ENOUGH! DIE!"
Everyone meshed their voices together for a final symphony. "Only the strongest will survive lead me to heaven, when we die I am the shadow on the wall I'll be the one to save us all"
Grimmjow sang the closing phrase. "...save us all "
Disappointment filled Ichigo as the song came to a halt. They needed to start again. "Again . . . There's still some . . . Synchronization issues." He stated, blandly trying hard to sound as formal as ever.
Grimmjow huffed,glaring at the strawberry manager. "Fuckin' fine!"
The room filled with music once again and the smile once again made an appearance. 'I will haveta kick their asses a lot more for band practice.' Ichigo stated mentally, grinning evilly at the thought.
Grimmjow stared at Ichigo and a small satisfactory smile curved his perfect lips. 'So that's what the issue was?' Grimmjow asked mentally.
. . . After band practice. . .
"Yo' Ichi' ya coming?" Grimmjow asked over his shoulder with a girl on each arm.
"Where to?" Ichigo asked nonchalantly.
"Strip club down the road." He stated.
"Nah, I'd much rather hang on some roof watching the stars." The strawberry replied smilingly.
Grimmjow stayed quiet for a while before whispering to the girls. The girls left, and he turned to Ichigo. "Well, let's go then."
Ichigo snickered. "With two 'entertainment' girls along? Na' I'd rather not."
Grimmjow frowned. "They aren't comin' Idiot!"
"Fine then, whose roof?"
"Mine." Grimmjow stated with a grin.
"Ok then lead the way."
Grimmjow grinned, for some unknown reason being near the strawberry was comfortable but yet there was something that made him feel a little uneasy, in some sense of the word. Grimmjow walked out with Ichigo hot on his heels. Ichigo did not know how it had gotten so late even if they had started at 5pm, but it suddenly was dark with the stars were glittering in the sky, lighting their way
"So pretty." Ichigo stated softly as he stared up at the night sky.
"You should see the view from my rooftop, it's amazing." Grimmjow stated softly.
The rest of the way was silent, not because of a lack of words, but because of the comfortable aura around them, just 'cauz they weren't talking didn't mean they did not enjoy each other's company. Finally they reached Grimmjow's apartment, but instead of going in they followed a flight of steps all the way to the top, where two beach seats were, a small building with a mini bar, a toilet and a sink was found. Nearing the exact middle of the roof was a rather large jacuzzi lit by tiny blue lights and the rest of the roof was also decorated with some outdoor lights, lighting it up just enough to see but not enough to block out the starry view. And there was a protective fence all around the roof with a small but sturdy gate blocking the way for any unwanted trespassers.
"This is your roof?" Ichigo asked in complete disbelief.
Grimmjow chuckled then nodded. "Come here I wanna show ya' sumin'." Grimmjow stated, walking over to the small building with Ichigo close behind. Once inside he walked over to a rotating kind of cupboard and flipping it open, revealing a small yet decent sound system. "Cool huh?"
"It's awesome." Ichigo said cheerily before walking back outside and taking a seat in one of the vacant sun seats.
Grimmjow followed after he had closed the li'l building door and sat down next to Ichigo. "So, Strawberry, tell me something I don't know?"
"Mother died, 2 ex's left me . . . " Ichigo stated sharply. (whoa, those are some big guns he's bringing out.)
"Yes I already know that."
"I'm gonna kill Renji."
"Woah there . . . That's not how I found out . . . One of my friends told me the story, he knows you rather well, but that's not important right now. Please tell me something I don't know." Grimmjow responded staring at the sky.
Ichigo sighed, relaxing back and gazing at the twinkling sky. "Way back when I was still trying to get over the divorce, I went on an alcohol rampage, I was literally always drunk and when I wasn't drunk I was on a sex high with who ever I could get my hands on. Men, women, it didn't matter to me, anything to forget what happened. . ." Ichigo's voice broke slightly, swallowing his words, but not a single broken tear escaped his pained eyes.
Grimmjow's eyes widened at a memory he suddenly remembered, but immediately softened to normal again. "Well, that's kinda fucked 'ey?" Grimmjow chuckled, receiving a joking, mild death glare from the strawberry. "Anyway enough with the doom and gloom, I'm goin' to take a dip."
"Enjoy." Ichigo stated averting his eyes as the attractive male stripped down and jumped in.
"Much better." Grimmjow sighed pleasantly, before turning to the strawberry, "You coming in?"
"No thanks." Ichigo replied hiding the blush that had found its way to his cheeks.
"I always thought water was good for strawberries." Grimmjow mocked with one raised eyebrow and a devilish grin.
"I'm not a fuckin' strawberry." Ichigo huffed irritably, crossing his arms over his chest and pouting cutely.
"Awwhhh come on Ichi don't be such a sour wuss." Grimmjow teased.
"Oh, fuck off." Ichigo stated firmly yet jokingly.
"For sure . . .If you help me." Grimmjow winked.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Ichigo asked defensively.
"You wouldn't have said no a few years back." Grimmjow immediately regretted saying that after the last word escaped his lips. 'Idiot!' He scolded himself starring at the strawberry with saucer-like eyes.
"Oh . . . Well thank you, I had a good time, but I really have to go now . . . Urahara will be wondering where I am." Ichigo said, hurt clearly audible in his strained voice as he got up and left the roof.
"No, wait . . . Ichigo!" Grimmjow yelled after him trying to get out and dressed quickly enough.
Ichigo continued walking, ignoring the male behind him, for some reason that really hurt him. He had no idea why, but just hearing that from Grimmjow really hurt.
Finally Grimmjow was ready and on his way, but it was too late, the strawberry had already disappeared into the darkness. "Fuck!" He huffed, slamming his fist into the wall. He knew Ichigo was hurt, he'd seen a single lone tear slip down his cheek, why did he have to go and chase off the one person he wanted to befriend and get to know? He felt irritated and frustrated. Grimmjow drifted into his house and grabbed his phone and dialed a number
"Hello girls . . . My place now . . . I need some . . . Fun." Grimmjow purred into the phone before disconnecting the call and falling onto the couch.
. . .Meanwhile, With Ichigo . . .
Ichigo sighed before laying down on his bed and staring up at the ceiling. "Why did it hurt?" Ichigo whispered to the darkness.
"Cause you trusted him." Came an all too familiar voice from his doorway.
"What do you want Yoruichi?" Ichigo asked annoyed.
"To see if you were ok . . . Kisuke told me what happened." Her voice was soft and motherly, which only irritated him more.
"Bastard . . . This is why I do not want any friends." Ichigo stated softly. "Now please leave me be."
"As you wish. . ." Yuroichi started leaving but paused just before the door was completely closed. "You know, not all friends are like that . . . You just need to let people in." With that she let the door click closed.
"No-one will ever be allowed in again." Ichigo stated before closing his eyes and falling asleep.
. . . To Be Continued . . .
That's it for chapter 3. This is my Christmas gift to you guys. Happy holidays may you enjoy your Christmas if you celebrate it and a happy new year to you all hopefully the 4th chapter will be finished and beta's soon. All my love and hugs. Please review and I hope your all still here for the ride.