Ch004:
The beautiful boy sat on the cold, tiled floor in the shower flush naked as water drenched him making it impossible to see the tears that cascaded his beautiful face. Uryū was back at his apartment,he had left Ichigo asleep the moment he woke and practically ran to his apartment. The man trembled softly as more tears escaped him,he buried his face in his arms. He could still feel his body tingling from last night's activities,it wasn't something new. Everytime he and Ichigo had sex he'd always feel the after effects-always. The sex with Ichigo was great. Ichigo always gave the best sex. He could go from sweet,slow, gentle, deep and passionate to hot,rough, possessive sex anytime -Uryū wasn't complaining he always loved both, even though Ichigo always drained him. Two rounds would be too much for him to handle,not to mention when Ichigo used reiatsu...it was just too much. Groaning softly Uryū wondered why he was thinking about the strawberry head. It's not that Ichigo was a horrible lover...no. Ichigo was a perfect boyfriend. He could be sweet if he wanted to, the always had their friendly arguments,real ones also, Ichigo was protective making Uryū feel safe at all times, possessive-yes but Uryū didn't mind it very much. Both of them could be bastards and very crazy most of the time but they always made it work, Uryū being the more feminine of the two did a great job taking care of Ichigo and making sure he was always healthy and prepared for battle at anytime. In return, Ichigo always made sure he was always happy. Ichigo had even once promise to marry him that one time...
Oh,yes...that one time...
They had just finished the battle with Kugo Ginjou and Ichigo was about to head to the Soul Society to talk over matters about Ginjou's body. He and Uryū stood by the senkaimon, Uryū looked up at chocolate eyes worry evident on his own blue ones.
Uryū: Kurosaki...are you sure...?
Uryū began softly but immediately went quiet when Ichigo turned and faced him with a small smile -they haven't exchanged a word since during the battle with Ginjou.
Ichigo:You take care of me so well...
Ichigo said just as softly,his hand cupping Uryū's soft face. Blushing, Uryū averted his eyes looking anywhere but Ichigo.
Uryū:Well I can't say...
Ichigo:Ishida,do you want me to tell you a secret before I go?
Beautiful sapphire eyes glanced up at him in pure curiosity and Ichigo's smile widened,his boyfriend was so cute as he leaned into his ear and whispered.
Ichigo:One day... I'm going to marry you.
He said that and he kissed his forehead before waving and stepping through the senkaimon, when Uryū recovered from the shock flushing deep red... Ichigo was nowhere in sight. And that's when it happened...a huge smile plastered onto the archer's face, holding onto that promise.
'Forever Ichigo'
He thought...how wrong he was...
Uryū stood up from the wet floor with a new determination on his face.He had no time to dwell on the past,he and Ichigo were over,they were done,he thought as he switched the shower off, grabbed the towel and walked out ready to begin with his day.
Ichigo turned in the bed, realizing it was empty he sat up slowly,agony written on his face as one thought crossed his mind.
Ichigo:He left...
That said, Ichigo slowly stood up with no motivation to start the day whatsoever and yawned, heading to his side bathroom. Once he was done he took out his phone and dialled his father.
Isshin:(cheerfully) GOOD MORNING ICHIGOOOOO!
Ichigo:(smiles)Goatface,I was checking up on you and the twins.
Isshin:Oh we're splendidly fine and ready to kickstart the day! Thanks for checking uh...(seriously)How are you Ichigo?
Ichigo stared at the carpeted floor under his feet,sadness filled him and he sighed.
Ichigo: I'm not okay dad. Uryū...broke up with me.
Pause.
Isshin:What happened? Did you fight?
Ichigo:No. He said he doesn't want to involve himself with Spiritual things anymore and since I'm all that...he wants out of our relationship too. He wants to start a normal life without all the drama and stuff...at least that's what he said.
Isshin:It still doesn't explain why he broke things up with you.
Ichigo:I told you he...
Isshin: That's not it Ichigo,yes I understand that he wants a normal life but it's not like he wouldn't be able to achieve that with you there. He could simply ignore that part of your life and not involved himself...if he truly loved and cared about you that is.
Ichigo:You don't understand... Uryū lost almost everything in the last war. His Quincy pride, some of his race...a lot and he sacrificed just as much. If another war were to start right now, I'd rush over and help out without even thinking. I don't think Ishida wants to deal with that. Wondering if I will come back alive or not,how many hollows or souls I have to kill,who I have to save and when. My job as a shinigami representative,how strong will my opponent be this time... he's trying to escape all of that,dad. He's...gone.
Isshin: I'm sorry Ichigo. Is there something I can do to help you feel better?
Ichigo: I don't know,no?
Isshin:Be strong son, situations like this come and go. You'll find another person who will love you just as much and you'll be laughing about this in no time, you'll see.
Ichigo:Yeah...thanks dad, I'll drop by soon.
Isshin:See you then!
Ichigo ended the call and threw himself on top of the bed facing up. He was going to get through this shit come hell or high waters.
Byakuya sat under a big Sakura tree in his gardens, letting the soft petals fall into him bathing him with their scent as he sat relaxed. He was barely conscious as the sweet scent and quiet atmosphere lulled him to sleep when suddenly light footsteps alerted him. The Kuchiki heir sat up straight and looked up to see his sister who couldn't help but grin brightly at the sight of her half awake, confused,cute looking brother who was literally buried in sakura petals. Byakuya blinked slowly before clearing his voice, seemingly still out of it. The scene was just so cute.
Byakuya:Rukia?
Rukia:Good morning, nii-sama.
The girl said and sat next to her brother, untangling the soft petals from his hair. Byakuya blushed but his it quickly.
Byakuya:What are you doing here?
Rukia: Is it wrong for a girl to suddenly miss her older brother and decide to visit him?
Byakuya:But... you're barely home anymore. Why would you...
Byakuya paused, something seeming to click on his mind.
Byakuya:Ah,is this about what happened at the Captain's meeting yesterday?
Rukia paused slightly before resuming to remove the petals on his brother's head,eyes covered by her hair.
Rukia: He could've killed you.
Byakuya:(nods)He could have,but he didn't.
Rukia:And he listened to you.
Byakuya:It would seem so.
Rukia:Why?
Byakuya:I do not think I understand what I am being asked.
Rukia: Why'd you go on and do that? And since when does a powerful man like Aizen take orders from you?
Byakuya:I do not know,why do you not go ahead and ask him,Rukia?
Rukia: Forgive me, nii-sama...I didn't mean to come onto you like that it's just...none of this actually makes any sense.
Byakuya:(frowns)Look,I just told him to stop and listen to the head captain, it is not something to make such a big matter of. Maybe Aizen Soūsuke thought that it would be pointless to kill someone over a stupid thing like that... and to be honest it would.
Rukia:You didn't just tell him brother, you ordered him and he listened. And did you see the way he was looking at you? Talking to you? Smiling at you?...Byakuya-niisama,I think Aizen is up to something and it involves you. What if...?
Byakuya:Rukia...you are looking too much into this. Let it go and let me handle it.
Rukia:But nii-sama...
Byakuya:I assure it is nothing to be worried about.
Rukia: Nii-sama...
Byakuya: I heard you were in the World of the Living last night.
Rukia:Oh,yes. Renji thought we should go out with Ichigo and the others.
Byakuya:How is he? It has been a while.
Rukia: He'd just broken up with Ishida, Renji says he's dealing with it quiet well.
Byakuya frowned in confusion...wait,what? Was his sister even hearing herself? It was quite obvious to everyone who had eyes that Ichigo was deeply in love with that Quincy boy,why would he let him go just like that? But not the one to be close to Ichigo and enjoyed pissing him off rather than anything else, Byakuya decided it was none of his business,he had his own matters to attend. Yes,like getting Aizen Soūsuke off his back. Once Rukia finished with his hair, Byakuya climbed onto his feet.
Byakuya: I have to take a bath and head over to the Seireitei,it was nice seeing you Rukia.
Rukia: Ofcourse.
With that Byakuya shunpoed away leaving Rukia who stood up and stared after him with wonder in her onyx eyes.
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