Earned it

Christmas Special

Ichigo's POV

I had a large stack of papers in my hands. I made my way over to Grimmjow's-...or Mr. Jeagarjaquez's desk to drop of the papers yet again. It's been a rather busy day in the office today, and Grimmjow and I along with a couple of the other employees ended up behind late. I was his assistant so I decided to stay behind late with him. Maybe if I helped out a bit, he could finish a little earlier. I sat the papers down on his desk and let out a small sigh.

"Here's the last of if, is there anything else I can do?"

The bluenette looked up at me through his glasses and gave me a small smile.

"It's alright, that should be all for the night. Thank you Ichigo."

"It's not problem Mr. Jeagarjaquez. I should probably head home, so I'll so you again tomorrow?"

Grimmjow sat up straight in his chair and kicked his feet up onto the desk. The older male reached into his pockets and pulled out his keys. Taking one key off of the ring, he tossed it over to me. Putting my hands out to catch it, I let the key fall into the palm of my hand and looked down at the silver object.

"Why are you giving this to me?" I questioned the bluenette as I took my eyes off of the key, and looked up at him instead.

Looking back up at me again. He set a cigarette in between his lips and reached for a lighter.

"You live alone, correct?"

I looked down at the ground as he asked me the question. I've been staying with Grimmjow for a little while, so I guess I forgot about my own house. Swatting the smoke away from my nose, I let out a small nervous sigh.

"Yes...that's correct."

Grimmjow removed the cigarette from his mouth and let the smoke roll off of his lips, and let out a small laugh.

"Then that settles it. I get off late today, and I don't think I'm alright with you leaving here so late to return to an empty home. So I should be home about an hour after you."

"But..if I go to your house and you're not there...wouldn't I just be going to an empty house as well."

The bluenette paused for a moment and shot me irritated glare. He had such a short temper.

"I have a cat." The older male said quickly.

"No..you don't sir.."

Finally, he snapped.

"Damnit Ichigo! Take the fucking keys, and take your ass to the house!"

His voice was loud, and for a moment it actually scared me. I felt my hands start to shake nervously, and I gave him a small nod. And with that, I left the office and made my way down to the lower level.

Grimmjow's POV

"Why does he have to be so damn stubborn?" I thought to myself as I set the cigarette in between my lips again. These papers were getting on my nerves, and quite frankly I was tried and just about ready to go home myself. On top of that, it's Christmas night and I have yet to even think about what to get the orange haired brat. I mean, it's not like I have to get him anything. But that's really the least I could do. Rubbing the back of my head in frustration, I pulled at my hair a bit.

"Why the hell do I even care so much anyway?..I have other things to worry about.."

I set my feet on the ground again and pit all if the papers neatly into a manilla folder. Picking up that manilla folder, I pushed it into my bag and swung the bag over my shoulder. I came to the decision that I'd do the rest of my work at home. I was tired of sitting in the office. And I felt like I'd be able to work much better in the comfort of my house.

I took the elevator down and made my way through the elevator doors. On my way out, I gave the lady at the reception desk a warm smile and told her goodnight. She smiled back and waved as I walked out the door. I got to my car and unlocked the door. Opening the door, I stepped into the drivers side and closed the door behind me. I sat by bag down into the passengers seat, started the car and drove off.

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I was home now. I made my way to the front door, and with a click of a button on my keys, the car door was locked. I gave the doorknob a twist.

It was unlocked.

I opened the door and walked into the house. Closing the door behind me, I slipped off my shoes and entered the living room. There in the living was the orangette fast asleep on the couch. I couldn't help but smile. It was actually pretty cute to see hokeblaying there like that. I sat my bag down by the couch and sat down at the young males feet. His eyes began to flutter open slowly as the couched moved softly. I sat completely still, trying not to wake him. But that didn't work very well.

"Grimmjow...you're home." Ichigo said in a soft, low voice as he proceeded to rub his eyes.

"Yeah, I got back a little bit ago. Sorry to wake you by the way kid.."

The orangette sat up slowly and smiles sleepily.

"No worries Grimmjow. I have something to give you anyway. An early Christmas present."

My expression was shocked.

I didn't think he would actually get me anything! I thought to myself.

"Ichigo..I really didn't need anything. Hell, you've only known me for a few weeks anyway."

The younger make stood up slowly and made his way to the closet door in the livingroom.

"It's really fine. You've done quite a bit for me, so why wouldn't I get you something?"

He was insistent, and I had to admit. I was too tired to make a good argument, so I didn't. I sat patiently as he opened the closet and began to shuffle through stuff that was kept in there.

The orangette stood up straight again and made his way back over to the couch again. The male handed me a circular box and smiled.

"I had to do a bit of snooping to find out what to give you..but I hope you like it."

"Snooping?" I said as I let out a small laugh, opening the box.

The orangette smiles slyly as he held his hands behind his back.
I opened the box and sat the top of the box behind me. When I looked into the box my eyes grew wide.

"Merry Christmas Grimmjow." The younger make said with the same smile spread across his face.