Nikki brought Murcielago back to the house and the sad twin was fast asleep on the sofa. Kurai sat on the floor and watched him sleep in curiosity. Grimmjow and Ichigo left about twenty minutes ago. Nikki and Nel were in the kitchen talking while Nikki prepared dinner. "Do you know why he came here?" Nel asked. "I met him a few months ago. He came to the office to see Ulquiorra, who of course avoided talking to him. He looked like he was going through some problems and Ulquiorra wasn't helping much. I took him to dinner one night and we talked." Nel glared at the man. "What?"
"He was the guy that Rukia said she saw you with?" Nikki raised an eyebrow. "Yeah. Why was Rukia spying on me?" Nel fisted her hips and shifted her weight on one knee. "She wasn't. She was at a family dinner and she saw you. What were you doing at Rietsu, anyway?" Nikki rolled his eyes. "It was just dinner. I was supposed to have a business meeting there and it got cancelled." Nikki answered. "What kind of business meeting?"
"It was just with Ulquiorra and Hallibel. Since they couldn't make it, I used the reservation and took Murci out to dinner. There's no need to be jealous. There is nothing going on with anyone but you." Nel folded her arms and leaned against the counter. "Murci?" She questioned. "He doesn't like being called Murcielago, because he feels like he's in trouble. It's usually with Ulquiorra." Nikki answered.
"So, what's he doing here?"
"It's personal, but I told him he could stay here." Nel punched the man in the arm. "Ow." He spoke with little to no feeling. "You said he could stay without consulting me?! What about Kurai? He's staying here, too!" Nel yelled at him. "He doesn't have a place to stay. Since his brother is unreliable, he needed a friend. He confided in me not to tell anyone. Only he and I know." Nel punched him again. "You don't think I should know?!" Nikki shrugged. "If he doesn't want you to know, then take it up with him. It's sensitive to him and he doesn't have to tell you." Nel pouted and folded her arms.
"Kurai will be fine. Murci is harmless and much nicer than Ulquiorra. They shouldn't have a problem with each other." Nikki bends down and kisses her forehead. "Do you trust me?" She looked into his eyes and found only sincerity and worry. She closed her eyes and sighed. "I need to make a run. Can you finish dinner. Make sure Murci stays here." She watched her boyfriend leave the kitchen in a hurry. "But you know I can't cook!" Nel yelled back. "Just put the vegetables in the pot and turn the heat on low. It should be ready in half an hour!" Nikki yelled back.
Kurai moved closer to Murci and sniffed him. He smelled of mint and lemons and Kurai liked it for some reason. As Murci breathed, he could smell coffee, although, it was a faint smell. "Kurai." He turned around to see Nikki holding a briefcase. He tilted his head in curiosity. "I'll be back in an hour or so. Make sure he doesn't go outside, okay?" Kurai nodded and poked Murci's face with his tail. Nikki chuckled. "Yes. His name his Murci." Kurai waves goodbye as his uncle hurries out of the house.
Kurai's ears twitched at the sound of shifting behind him. "Nikki?" Someone groaned behind him."Kurai turned around and looked into strange and sleepy blue eyes. Kurai shook his head no. "Where is he?" Murci sat up and looked at the hybrid, who pointed at the door. "HE left." Nel spoke while walking into the living room with two bowls of veggie soup. She set them both on the table and Kuria immediately dove in. "Do you know where he went?"
"I was hoping you could tell me." Nel sat next to the younger Cifer twin. "I…I don't know." Murci answered and turned. "I think you do, but he just didn't tell you." Murci rubbed his arms and still didn't look at her. "Nikki has already agreed to let you stay here, so I can't kick you out. I just want to know why your brother won't give you the time of day and why Nikki is going out of his way to help you. Where is he going?"
"I uh-" He wasn't sure if he should tell her or not. He knew she'd be angry for what he was going to tell her. If Nikki is going where He thought, there's no doubt that Nikki would get hurt."
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Nikki sat in a booth in the far back of the bar. He stirred his soda absent mindedly, with a straw as he waited. He checked his watch for the time and it was eight forty. The man was ten minutes late and Nikki was getting antsy. "I hope ya weren't waitin fer too long." He looked up to see an albino man with snow white hair. Its eyes had black sclera and golden irises. "Been a long time, Shiro."" Nikki greeted. "Yeah. Came here ta tell me that ya don't want the big tit bitch anymore." Nikki glared at the albino. "She's not a bitch, Shiro." Nikki defended and Shiro shrugged. "What ya call me for?"
Nikki carefully set the briefcase on the able and pushed it over to the albino. He looked at it skeptically before opening the case. A wide smile stretched across his face. "I want to pay off Murci's debt." Shiro looked at the blonde incredulously. "What's tha catch?" Nikki shook his head. "No catch. I'm giving him a chance for a new start and I'm starting with paying off his debt to….you." Nikki answered honestly.
"Ya know this won't change how big bro feels." Nikki nods. "I'm working on that." Shiro scoffed. "He aint gonna believe a damn thing Murc says. Better prove me wrong."
"I plan to." Nikki stood up from the booth and started to leave. "It was nice seeing you again." Shiro looked at the retreating blonde with a hint of sadness. "Wait!" Nikki stopped and looked at Shiro. "Did you find him?" Golden eyes shined with hope. "Yeah. He's staying with Grimmjow fi you want to see him." Shiro scowled. "The hell is he there for?!" Nikki could only chuckle. "You'll understand when you go see him. Grimmjow's usually gone between ten a.m and 10 p.m. ,If you want to avoid him." Nikki informed the albino. "Thanks for tha scoop. Later, Niks."