Ah, this feels better, getting to sit and splurge on a keyboard. Life is good again. Not sure if the style is quite right, let me know if i'm rushing through details or something cause something seems missing.
Warning - ending might require something to throw at author - suggestion: feathers or cotton candy. ;-)
Chapter 10
Ichigo insisted it was nothing but a bad dream the next morning and he didn't even remember what it was about when he woke up. Grimmjow wasn't convinced but dropped the subject when Ichigo headed for the bathroom, stripping off his top on the way. The little dip in his tattoo enticed Grimmjow to follow him into the shower, wrapping his strong arms around his lover and pulling him against his chest as the water fell over them. Ichigo clung to him, tighter than Grimmjow had been expecting and that just reawakened his worry. He knew something was wrong with the boy; the only thing Grimmjow could think of was the threat from the four football idiots. It might have gone against them if the teachers hadn't got involved and against four Ichigo would not win alone, they out weighted him several times over. Grimmjow grabbed the bar of soap and worked lather up in his hands before stroking his lover's body, cleaning him and caressing him in the same action. Ichigo laid against him for most of it, moaning slightly when Grimmjow worked the shampoo into his hair. Ichigo loved the feeling of firm fingers massaging his scalp and leaned his head back to stop the deluge of foam from getting in his eyes.
Grimmjow worked shampoo into his own hair and felt the long fingers of his lover on his body, Ichigo returning the favour of washing his body. The fingers traced each muscle, dipping in every line and stroking his member with the soapy hand. Grimmjow was quick to respond to the attention and rinsed his hair so he could watch and join in. Ichigo was on his knees when Grimmjow opened his eyes, on level with the now hard dick and looking up at his lover with a wicked glint in his eyes. He swallowed Grimmjow whole, running his piercing up the length at differing pressures to excite the man, Grimmjow leaning against the cool tile behind him. He stroked a hand through the wet orange hair, gripping the longer strands lightly as Ichigo sucked. One of Ichigo's hands was holding Grimmjow's hip firmly while the other one fondled the soft sacks lightly, before moving behind them and stroking the strip of skin firmly. Grimmjow felt little bursts of something as he pressed in that made him grip the hair tighter. Ichigo looked up, dick in his mouth and the sight made Grimmjow moan out, louder than he meant. A strange sensation made Grimmjow buck into Ichigo, one of the long fingers having made its way to his entrance. Ichigo was just circling it and continuing to pull on the cock with his mouth but he started to press in gently, just enough to make the other tremble. Grimmjow didn't last much longer, emptying himself down Ichigo's throat as the orange haired boy lapped up his cum. Ichigo stood, nuzzling his straight nose along Grimmjow's jaw as he leaned against the broad chest. Grimmjow was still trembling slightly but he wrapped his arms around the boy and held him in return.
They were drying themselves in the small floor space of the bathroom when Grimmjow noticed the bruises along Ichigo's torso and hips, not particularly big ones or even that deep but he hadn't noticed them before and he frowned. "Did you get those in the fight yesterday?"
Ichigo glanced down and shrugged. "Yeah I guess so. Considering the damage they got I think we came out on top." Ichigo traced Grimmjow's bruised cheekbone and the bigger one on his arm.
The week of detention was more than bearable due to the fact that they were the only ones in the room and when the teachers' popped out for various things they could indulge in a little tonsil hockey before returning to their work. They were left alone due to their reputations for being good kids caught in a fight with bad kids and on the Wednesday the teacher that was watching them spent about ten minutes berating football thugs and let them go early.
Thursday's detention was taken be Mr Aizen and Ichigo was tense the whole time the man was in the room. Grimmjow sat next to him, both of them working on math homework and he could feel the tension in the smaller male's muscles with him sitting so close. Ichigo kept his eyes on his books and scribbled away until the man got up for something and left them alone.
"Ichigo, what the hell is going on? You're strung as tight as a wire, what's up?"
"Nothing, just struggling with these problems."
Grimmjow glanced at his book, pages filled with neat, well-structured equations; certainly no evidence of difficulty. Grimmjow dropped it as Aizen came back in the room and Ichigo started writing again. Grimmjow casually looked up at the wall behind the teacher, trying to make it look like he was just stretching his neck. Aizen was working on some jotters but he kept glancing up at the boys and to Grimmjow it seemed he hesitated longer looking at Ichigo's head. He guessed maybe they just didn't get along and maybe they never would. It was a shame Ichigo wasn't in chemistry, Mr Ichimaru was brilliant.
They left after half an hour, Ichigo nearly running out of the room and ignoring the farewell Mr Aizen sent them both and the orange haired boy didn't stop until he reached his locker, slamming his math stuff in and shutting the metal door with a bang. Grimmjow just slung an arm round his boyfriend, throwing his own math things away before they left. Grimmjow had to go home for the rest of the evening and Ichigo had the night off so no one had to watch the girls for him. They exchanged a quick but hard kiss before they left.
Friday went fast and it was another shared lunch before the boys got to really talk together. The lunch room was nearly empty and Nnoitra was absent that day so they got to sit and talk about themselves for a change. Grimmjow brought up a topic he'd been wondering about and figured now was as good a time as any.
"Can I ask when you first had sex?"
Ichigo turned towards him, tilting his head at the surprise question. "What makes you ask that? And why now? I mean I don't mind, I was fifteen."
"I don't know, I was thinking about us last night and I realised I didn't know much about you before you moved here. You know you're my first male partner, I don't think I'm yours though."
"No, 'fraid not. I lost my virginity to another dancer, a girl and she was seventeen. I'd just taken a growth spurt and one of the men who had been a boy in the home had bumped in to me when I was out. I was due to leave the home in six months and had nowhere to go and no real education either. He'd been dancing for three years, since he left, and he offered to train me. I didn't dance for an audience till I was sixteen but the other dancers in the club used to help me train, and when I hit five foot eleven I guess I looked old enough to pass for eighteen. Nadine was the girl's name, she was suggesting taking up a side job in turning tricks, but I couldn't even think of it. She showed me what I was missing but it didn't change my mind, the thought of doing it with a total stranger and then getting up and leaving didn't really appeal to me. She kept saying there was more money to be made that way. She eventually got the sack when she started offering dances with benefits in the private booths but I guess she was my first. My first guy was about nine months ago, and was another dancer too but he was massive and graceful as fuck on the pole. Think Chad sized. We messed about for a couple of months, he was new to guys as well and we taught ourselves."
"Did you ever take him?" Grimmjow had been wondering if Ichigo wanted to reverse their roles after the adventurous finger in the shower.
"No, I've never been the top with a guy. I guess I've never been with a guy that I wanted to dominate. Do you want to try the bottom?" Ichigo looked straight in his eyes, no pressure in them.
"I don't know, I mean you clearly enjoy it so I guess I'd be up for seeing what it's like at some point, if you wanted to anyway."
"I'd fuck you any day of the week love."
Grimmjow blushed at the offhand endearment; Ichigo smirking as he finished his lunch, screwing up the cling film between his hands. He took a slurp out of the bottle in front of them before pulling out his phone and checking the time.
"We gotta go; I'm going to be late. It's your turn later by the way; I want to know when you lost your big V too."
"Short version is sixteen. I'll tell you more after dinner okay?" As they had an audience they could have a quick kiss but a light squeeze of fingers under the table would have to do until later. Ichigo slumped off to physics catch up and Grimmjow grabbed his kit and headed to practice. No game this weekend but the big quarter final was approaching so they needed all the time they could get. He wished Ichigo could be here to take the pace up but Grimmjow knew he could only spare the time on a Tuesday after school.
They met after practice back at the lockers, Ichigo's face blank and he tucked himself into Grimmjow, ignoring the fact that they weren't alone in the corridor. Three of Grimmjow's team mates were at their lockers too but they wouldn't comment and it wasn't as if they didn't know their captain had a boyfriend, the fiend had them running laps on Tuesday.
Grimmjow exchanged a nod with one of the boys as they left him in peace, Grimmjow just holding Ichigo as he clearly needed it. "You need to tell me what is upsetting you this much. This isn't fair to come to me like this and not let me help you feel better." Grimmjow tried to get his boyfriend to look at him.
"If I thought you could help I'd tell you. It's just stupid school stuff. It'll be sorted in a couple of weeks."
"Is that when your project is finished?"
"Yeah, I guess so."
They had dinner at Ichigo's house, Yuzu making a curry for them as Ichigo and Grimmjow continued their discussion in the master bedroom.
"Well, as I told you at lunch I had sex just after I turned sixteen; it was Mila Rose, one of Tia's cheerleaders. I'd been dating her for a few months but it wasn't anything earthshattering and we fizzled out not long afterwards. I dated a girl from another school for a while, she played on the girls basketball team and she was a bit more fun, but it wasn't anything more than that to either of us. She's dating one of the players on her boys team now and they are happy together. I don't know, there have been a couple of small players too but nothing like us." Ichigo blushed, smiling as Grimmjow pulled him in for a kiss. "So, do you think we have time to try the other thing we were talking about earlier?" Ichigo's blush deepened and he ran a hand round Grimmjow's waist, pulling himself up and into the other's lap. "Eh I think this is the wrong way round don't you?" Ichigo just kissed him, dancing slightly in his lap.
Grimmjow wasn't going to complain, they hadn't had sex for nearly two weeks and right now he wouldn't mind which way it happened. Yuzu called them for dinner before they got their clothes off however and they disengaged, both having to rearrange their erections before leaving the room. Ichigo wouldn't have time to play after dinner, he had to get ready to leave for work at eight but Grimmjow was staying the night so hopefully they would try either when he got home, or tomorrow morning; maybe both.
Grimmjow spent the evening playing PlayStation with the girls, Yuzu not really wanting to race but willing to join in with her twin and substitute brother. Karin was a demon at the game and didn't take loosing too well so the controller took a bashing when Grimmjow was playing. He eventually called halt to the gaming and told them to go and get ready for bed.
He was seeing them into bed, tucking Yuzu in because she like it and making sure Karin was secure before he flicked the light off.
"Grimmjow?" Yuzu's voice was soft but travelled in the quiet house. The man paused in the doorway and turned to look at the girl. "Are you and Ichigo going to get married?"
"Eh, it's a little early for things like that Yuzu. They've been dating for two minutes."
Yuzu gave the upper bunk a light kick in response. "I know that, but they are so good together, brother seems so happy."
"I don't know Yuzu; we'll see what happens in a year or so. Right now Karin's right, it's a bit early to be talking about marriage. Good night."
"Grimmjow? When you get married can I be a bridesmaid."
"Shut up Yuzu, there wouldn't even be a bride! How could you be a bridesmaid?" Karin sat up and leaned over the rail.
"Yuzu, if we get married, you can be my bridesmaid," Grimmjow offered the girl, trying to stop the argument and get the girls to sleep.
Later that night when Ichigo tucked himself against Grimmjow after his work, annoyingly dressed in his sleep clothes after Grimmjow had gone to bed naked in hope, Grimmjow told him about the conversation and his offer to the little girl.
"So you're offering to be the bride then? Fantastic, I think you'll look amazing in the dress love."
Ichigo just snuggled down to sleep, exhaustion pulling him under fast but Grimmjow smiled to himself in the dark. That was the second time Ichigo had called him that, pretty much offhand but the fact it fell off his tongue that easily told him something.
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No sex that weekend for Grimmjow, an amazing blowjob made up for it but he really wanted to share the pleasure and spend some quality time worshiping the sexiest body he'd ever seen. Ichigo didn't seem interested and even when he went to return the oral sex Ichigo just refused, pulling him up and just kissing him.
Grimmjow spent the first part of the week worrying about what was wrong between them that they weren't coming together. He worried that maybe he'd done something wrong like hurting him without realising or whether the last time was just that bad that Ichigo wasn't turned on by him.
He was trying really hard to not be affected by it but he was still being ruled by his hormones so strongly that it was hard to ignore, especially when he got to see his boyfriend in next to nothing in the showers four times a week. The long script tattoo up his side stood out as Ichigo's tan faded slightly, his naturally tan skin still a few shades darker than Grimmjow's. Again Vega watched Ichigo get undressed before disappearing into the cubicle. Grimmjow was about to follow when Vega turned to him.
"Still don't know what he sees in you. I guess he needs it too much to deal with just one guy."
That didn't make any sense in Grimmjow's head and if he hadn't already been frustrated by their relationship he would have just ignored it. "What the fuck are you talking about?"
Vega walked over to him, speaking quietly enough to not be heard over the water pounding behind the doors around them. "I'm talking about your little slut of a boyfriend and him taking it from anyone who offers. Who knew all I had to do was ask, would have save myself a broken nose."
"Like Ichigo would even look at you let alone fuck you." Grimmjow scoffed, heading for his shower.
"Oh are you getting it that much then? Do you completely satisfy him? I doubt that very much."
Grimmjow threw the first punch, fed up with the other's bitching about his boyfriend. He knew Ichigo wouldn't cheat on him and wouldn't go near this idiot even if he was single. The fight was short and ugly, the two boys slamming each other into the locked shower cubicle doors, drawing attention from the entire class. Boys were looking over the top of the doors and watching the fight, some shouting support or abuse to each of them. Ichigo darted out with his towel round his waist, grabbing Grimmjow round his waist and throwing him off Vega, the smaller man on the floor with a bleeding nose.
Ichigo turned to his boyfriend. "What the hell happened? Why were you beating the crap out of him?"
Grimmjow frowned, it sounded like Ichigo was on Vega's side. "He was bullshitting about you; I didn't like it so I shut his mouth."
"You mean you broke his jaw. What did he say that got you so riled up?" Ichigo approached his boyfriend, hands out calmingly, like he was talking to a wild animal or crazy person.
"Does it matter?" Grimmjow went to grab Ichigo and pull him away but Ichigo yanked his arm out of his reach, frown now on his face.
"It matters when you beat the crap out of someone on my behalf."
Vega was in his feet behind Ichigo, standing closer than Grimmjow liked. He quickly grabbed Ichigo's hips and pulled him close, holding his towel covered ass against his groin. Grimmjow lurched at him and Vega pulled them both backwards, leering over Ichigo's shoulder. Ichigo struck out, not liking anyone's hands on him that he didn't allow and he put Vega back into the puddle he'd just climbed out of, a black eye to match his bleeding nose.
"And you can just go and fuck yourself. Keep your hands off me I am not yours to touch." Ichigo stormed over to his locker, getting dressed quickly and storming out before Grimmjow had even taken a shower. The other boys in the showers finished up and left, no one really looking at each other and no one talking to Grimmjow as they moved. Vega took a quick shower, rinsing his nose and bolted, Grimmjow still not out of the bathroom as he figured out what had just happened. He'd wished Nnoita was back at school instead of off with man flu. He could have done with the support. Nnoitra wouldn't have bitched at him for defending the other, he'd have joined in or sold tickets.
Complaining in his head about boys with PMS he cleaned himself up before heading into the lunch hall. He couldn't spot his lover but he wasn't surprised, and he wondered if he really should refer to Ichigo as a lover, even just in his mind; the other didn't seem to see him that way anymore.
Grimmjow gloomily made his way through the rest of the day, sending a quick text off to Ichigo, and one to Nnoitra to vent a little before he dealt with the rest of his classes. That evening was spent alone, Nnoitra having replied but not Ichigo and Grimmjow spent most of it replying to Nnoitra, telling him exactly what he'd been missing in the week and complaining about the fact that he'd thought having a boyfriend meant you didn't have to deal with emotional baggage. Nnoitra wisely replied that boys have emotions too and if Ichigo was showing that many he as clearly emotionally invested in Grimmjow. Either that or the kid really was a chick.
Friday meant Woodwork, Chemistry, English then PE and Ichigo was present but quiet. He'd met Grimmjow at the gate like always and he tried to avoid talking about the day before. Grimmjow pulled him away from the others they stood with to have a moment in privacy.
"Look, I know you don't like me fighting your battles but yesterday was mine; he was trying to wind me up and was just using you as an excuse. I swear I wasn't defending your honour." It was a little white lie, the reason he'd got so riled up was because the other had tarnished Ichigo's reputation but Ichigo didn't need to know that.
"I know, I was just being pissy, I don't know how you put up with me." Ichigo rubbed at the back of his neck, looking apologetic. "I didn't want to say sorry over the phone, and I was still pissed till quite late anyway so I guess I'm sorry about not replying as well."
"Hey, as long as we're okay I don't mind. I'm as new to a relationship with a boy as you are. I know you've had more experience, but not like this eh?" Ichigo nodded and allowed Grimmjow to pull him in for a quick hug, Ichigo tucking his head under and accepting the bigger man's embrace. A quick peck was all they dared out in the open even if they were out of sight and they quickly re-joined Orihime, Chad and Uryu, Ulquiorra and his friends heading their way. Because of the bigger group, Grimmjow had enough cover from the rest of the school to take his boyfriend's hand and thread their fingers together, Ichigo ducking his head to hide his blush at the display to their friends. Both knew the others wouldn't judge them but it was a step for both of them to show their relationship.
The rest of the day went quickly and as mentioned, quietly. Lunch had others joining the pair and the discussion was kept casual and easy, the partners holding hands under the table. Grimmjow was feeling happier in his relationship and enjoyed practice, looking forward to going home with his boyfriend and having some alone time as Nel was taking the girls to their school disco since Ichigo was working later that night. Grimmjow was going to do it but his sister had insisted saying she enjoyed spending time with the younger girls.
Ichigo was pale and silent after his physics catch-up and they walked to the clinic in silence, Grimmjow lacing his fingers with Ichigo to offer some comfort. Dinner was quiet and afterwards Ichigo just sat right next to Grimmjow only half watching the show on the TV. Grimmjow pulled him onto his lap and the boy tucked himself into a small ball with the long arms around him. He did eventually have to get up and get ready for work, dressed casually but had to pack his bag with a change of outfit and some water and a snack for later. Grimmjow watched him leave after a heated kiss and felt a bit odd for waiting in the house all by himself. He'd always had the girls to watch before but he just wanted to be here for Ichigo getting home so they could be together. Yuzu and Karin were going to his house to have a sleep over in Nel's room – Sophia had even bought a couple of inflatable beds for them when they stayed. She had got snacks in for the girls and made no mention of Ichigo's job or the fact her children were being used as childcare. Grimmjow had yet to mention what his boyfriend actually did for money realising the conversation wouldn't go down well.
A buzzing woke Grimmjow from his nap and he got up to use the bathroom. He'd gone to bed but set an alarm on his phone to wake him before Ichigo would get in. He wanted to be up so he could speak to the other, and perhaps play as well so he had a quick wash after he'd used the toilet and brushed his teeth before getting a drink from the kitchen and placing it on the bedside table in case they needed it.
Ichigo appeared about ten minutes later, smiling tiredly when he saw Grimmjow sitting up in bed with the light on. He crawled over the bed and kissed his lover on the mouth before cuddling up to him. Grimmjow could smell the sweat on his lover and the tinge of alcohol and smoke he would accumulate during the night but it didn't bother him and he knew Ichigo would be jumping in for a quick shower before bed like always. He pulled his lover around and started to kiss him seriously, running his hands over Ichigo's perfect body, rolling the firm muscles in his hands as he explored his mouth. Ichigo whined into him, his hands sinking into Grimmjow's hair. Grimmjow pushed his jacket off and pushed his t-shirt up to feel the bare skin but Ichigo stopped him before he could get it off, backing up with an apologetic smile.
"I'm sorry love, I'm too tired. I'll be back in a minute alright?" Ichigo grabbed his nightwear from under his pillow and headed for the bathroom.
Grimmjow waited till he was out of the room before he huffed, not wanting to push the other but he didn't understand why he wasn't interested in even playing a bit. Deciding to not give up so easily Grimmjow followed him to the bathroom, hearing the shower on and using a coin to turn the lock. Ichigo was facing the shower, letting the water cascade down his smooth back and across his firm ass, a path that Grimmjow traced with his eyes before stripping his t-shirt off and running a hand over the wet skin. Ichigo jumped and turned in fright, his eyes open and filled with what looked like tears. Grimmjow pulled his hand back as he saw his boyfriend's face and he frowned as he took in the rest of the boy. There was a funny shaped reddish purple mark in his collar bone as well as small bruises on his sides and his hips. They were clearly finger shaped and had been someone digging their hands in on either side of his hips and the red marks were obviously love bites, none of which Grimmjow inflicted on him. The blue haired man took a step back, not able to process the situation and Ichigo was still standing in the corner of the shower, the tears from his eyes now joining the water from his shower. Grimmjow tore the door open and left the room, needing to get out of the hot steam to think and Ichigo turned the shower off, grabbing his towel and throwing it round his waist.
"Grimmjow please, let me explain."
"I don't know what I would rather hear, that you've been cheating on me or you've been raped. Just tell me it wasn't Vega you've turned to."
"No, please it's not like that."
"Well, have you been raped? Why wouldn't you tell me? These didn't happen tonight." Grimmjow stabbed a finger into one of the hickeys.
Ichigo dropped his face, looking at the floor as his emotions overtook him again. "I'm sorry. I couldn't tell you."
"Why the fuck not? If you didn't want me any more you just had to say. Is this why you've been so distant? Why you've not been interested in me because you've been getting it from someone else? This is exactly what Vega was saying the other day when you lost it at me for fighting over you, how the hell did he know? Is it Redder? Why can't you just tell me what is going on?" Ichigo just started crying again, not able to look at Grimmjow as he used his arms to try and hide his body, shame dripping off him. "Tell me who the fuck you've been whoring yourself out to so I can kick their ass."
Ichigo flinched at the word whore, clutching himself harder. "Get out." The word was quiet, and he didn't look up as he said it, closing his eyes. Grimmjow went to grab him; to give him a shake but Ichigo just flinched away, jumping back out of Grimmjow's reach. He lifted his face, tears drying but his face still showing how upset he was. Grimmjow's face was painted with rage and he was having difficulty controlling himself. "Get the fuck out of my house."He was louder that time, his eyes hardening as he spoke.
Grimmjow just threw his t-shirt back on, grabbing his jacket from the hook and throwing his keys and phone into his pocket as he walked out of the door, slamming it behind him. He was half way down the stairs when he heard the sobs from the other boy pick up into a wail of despair which made him pause. He sat on the stairs and took a deep breath, knowing he had to calm down to deal with this.
Please review, even if you want to kill me or Grimmjow. I bet you've worked out what has been happening but have you guessed why yet?