Chapter 13: Chapter 13
Yoruichi was understandable quiet for their walk but Kagami was in a ridiculously cheerful mood. Almost as if their confrontation earlier didn't happen of if it meant nothing to him. He cheerfully walked along while humming a song about someone being in love with the shape of a girl's body. Kinda creepy when he thought about it now but it was still undeniably catchy.
Yoruichi was only vaguely listening but she found the tune very catchy but she couldn't help but wonder where he had heard it. Aside from thinking about thinking about the song, she was absorbed in what was said that night. Kagami had shocked her once again with how mature his thinking was.
'Had he really put that much thought into liking me? And although he has good looks he's never flirted with any of the countless girls that approached him on our walks. And he's growing so fast. An it didn't sound like he's given up on me. And he always has endless treats. Maybe I should give it a try? No what am I even thinking?!! Everything aside I'm still centuries older than he is. Banish the thought.'
Kagami could obviously guess what her thoughts were but that was for her to straighten out, he was already thinking about his next plan. One might say he was evil to manipulate her like this but Kagami didn't feel bad in the slightest. He would try he best but if by the end he had played all his cards and she was still against him, he'd back off. And besides he only presented her with all the facts and left the decision making to her.
Almost as if on a timer they both felt the presence of a Hollow. Another one? This wasn't the 2nd night in a row they went on a walk and a Hollow appeared. Yoruichi couldn't help but glance at Kagami as if blaming him for their bad luck.
"Don't look at me like that. This one was purely your idea. I knew black cats were bad lu- Arghh!" (Kagami)
Shortly after 2 figures could be seen hopping from rooftop to rooftop. Yoruichi in her human form dressed in her tight fitted combat clothes and Kagami in a sleeveless tank top and sweat pants. The duo ran wordlessly but at the edge at their sights a black portal could be seen closing and the presence disappeared.
'I forgot about this part. I had forgotten that Orihime's brother hung around her for a bit before becoming a Hollow. Oh well. Orihime's not a target so I have no reason to interfere with the plot. I'll look on but I'll leave Ichigo to have his moment.'
"It seems a soul was just taken here. In a couple hours it'll probably reappear to seek out what or whoever it's last attachment was. We should probably leave it to the official Soul Reapers. Why is it that all your walks end in disaster?" (Yoruichi)
Kagami could only stare at Yoruichi. How could she blatantly blame someone else despite knowing it was her idea but he dared not speak out. He could still faintly feel Yoruichi's claws in his head. Putting aside senseless thoughts Kagami remembered that this issue would be finished tomorrow. He also remember that they also inexplicablly had no school tomorrow.
"I have a feeling that tomorrow is going to be a long day." (Kagami)
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The day actually passed quite quickly. He started the day with a jog then prepared breakfast. Yoruichi slept in but awoken by the smell of food and came down to join him. She had eaten his cooking several times in the past but after yersterday's conversation she couldn't help but look at the situation from another angle. Here she was living with him, having her meals prepared, greeting him when came home and accompanying him on outings (walks) and spars. Weren't they already acting like a couple?
After breakfast he entered the basement which was specially made for training. While not as impressive as Kisuke's it was reinforced, and thanks to Kagami, concealed. Kagami threw off his shirt and began stretching in anticipation of his training.
Meanwhile Yoruichi who followed him with the intention to train was frozen. She simply stared unblinkingly at his shirtless figure.
'I must admit he's shaped up well. His muscles seem to contain an explosive strength without appearing bulky or sacrificing speed. I don't know what I was thinking there's no way any normal person could keep up with him if they were doing 'that'.... I could probably outlast him but then again he does have you-...' (Yoruichi)
"*facepalms Dear God what am I thinking?" (Yoruichi)
"I'd like to know that as well. If you've had enough staring I'd like to start now." (Kagami)
"..." (Yoruichi)
"...." (Kagami)
"Alright...training it is." (Yoruichi)
"Wait what? Y-yoruichi w-w-wait a minute. WWAAAIITTT..." (Kagami)
Several hours later Kagami could be seen lying lifelessly on the floor while craters of varying sizes could be seen littering the walls and floor. Surprisingly Yoruichi was also breathing a bit heavy for the first time. She had forced him to pull out everything he had and even then he was forced to dodge her life threatening blows. In her eyes if he died he'd simply continue life as a Soul Reaper but to him death by Yoruichi promised to be a painful one.
Soon after Yoruichi could be seen carry the barely conciuous Kagami upstairs towards the bath. When seeing where this was heading Kagami regained a sudden dose of energy and threw Yoruichi out. Sharing a relaxing spa was one thing but he'd prefer not to so helpless that she'd have to bathe him. Even the idea of such weakness disgusted him.
After a bath he seemed to have recovered a miniscule amout of energy but every part of him was sore. Not bothering to get dressed, he moved to the kitchen with only his towel wrapped around him. Halfway through his lunch preparation he heard the doorbell ring.
"Huh? That's odd. Yoruichi can you see who that is?!" (Kagami)
"Get it yourself!" (Yoruichi)
'*Sigh Seems like someone wants to start cooking their own meals. But what's this bad feeling I keep getting?'
Despite the ominous feeling Kagami went to see who was at the door. To his surprise he saw Tatsuki and Orihime at the door with several bags. Both girls froze and looked at him as if expecting someone else before turning red. Kagami simply chuckled and invited them inside while he went upstairs to put on some clothes.
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"So wanna tell me how you found my house? And don't you know showing up uninvited is bad manners?" (Kagami)
Based on how calmly he asked his questions he was obviously not upset but neither of them had an answer. Tatsuki originally wanted to cook a proper meal for her antisocial friend when she suddenly remembered a new friend she made. Thinking that it was a good chance for Orihime to make a new friend, they set off in search of his house. At first they had no clues but they ran into Ichigo and the 2nd transfer student, Rukia Kuchiki.
It had only been 2 days and he had already began to target the new girl. They had known each other for years but he had never taken her out....neither Orihime of course. Although they acted as if they had coincidentally met, the act was so fake it only served to anger Tatsumi more.
When asked where Kagami lived Ichigo was clueless but it was surprisingly Rukia who had an idea. Why did she know where he lived? Ichigo even had the nerve to ask her why they were heading there even telling her to stay away. The nerve of this boy. Tatsumi simply punched him in his gut and dragged Orihime to Kagami's house.
Rukia of course did not know where he lived and only knew the general area after several failed stalk attempts. Only after ringing the fourth doorbell did he answer, and he was wrapped only in a towel! Maybe she had been to rash bringing Orihime here. They had only just met afterall. But before she could leave Kagami invited them both inside. Too late now.
"I see. But I must admit that it was pretty dumb for you and your friend to enter the house of total stranger. Especially one who's already proven to be stronger than you." (Kagami)
"Tch. Yeah well if you really wanted to you could've misused your favor yesterday but you didn't so i'd like to trust the swordsman I fought yesterday. Besides my strong suit it martial arts. You wouldn't be able to match me in a fight." (Tatsuki)
Kagami had mixed feelings. He enjoyed the fact that he was so highly trusted but he could only sigh in response to how dumb she was. Or was it overconfidence? If it was a r*pist that was swapped instead of him, they'd both be in trouble.
"*Sigh Please for the love of God have more sense next time. It's alright to be confident in your own strength but the instant you decide to put a loved one at risk because of it, it becomes stupidity. Anyways the kitchen is this way."
Tatsuki didn't immediately move after Kagami. What he said resonated deeply with her after all a similar incident happened in the past. Wasn't it her overconfidence that led her to be saved by Ichigo in the past? Yet here was Kagami even stronger than she was yet he cared more about their safety than she did. This....
Tatsuki wasn't the only one deeply touched by what he said. While Orihime was impressed she simply thought that he was a really nice person but Yoruichi who was just around the corner could be seen with tears forming in her eyes.
'If he were only there at that time. Maybe I just might be able to.....'
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