Bitter Moon (Grimmhime)

Chapter 14

"Quit your freaking yapping, you rabies infested mutt!" Grimmjow roared at the German shepherd.
As soon as he appeared in front of Nina's gates, Mochi bared it's teeth at him and barked wildly.

Nina rushed out immediately after hearing the commotion outside. "Oi, calm down you two ! Mochi ! Sit !" Nina commanded and locked her door. She sighed and chained the agitated dog. "Mochi doesn't get like this with the people he is familiar with." She muttered. "It's cause of your terrible first impression, Jaegerjaquez !"

"Pfft, whatever. Can we leave already ?" He groaned.

"Coming coming..." Nina locked her gate, blew a kiss to Mochi and cooed at him, saying that mommy will be back soon.

Grimmjow eyed the twenty two year old waitress who was dressed in a loose,off white top and jean shorts. Her legs were covered with black stockings. She quickly pulled the black shrug through her right arm and then walked up to him, her heeled boots making her appear talker. "Let's go!" She called, her glossy lips glistened as they stretched out a smile.

He nodded and walked with her. Nina did look pretty. No matter how loud and bossy she was to him, he couldn't deny the fact that she was indeed a beautiful creature. She had a slender, lady like figure with a very pretty face. She was probably one of those girls who were popular with both the sexes.

Although Grimmjow acknowledged her attractiveness, he was never interested in her. He thought about her a couple of times, and how him and her may have had a shot or just a fling but only in a universe where Orihime never existed.

"Where's Orihime chan ?" Nina asked, looking up at him.

"Huh ? At home." Grimmjow amswered, shoving his hands into the pockets of his leather jacket.

"Why didn't you bring her ?" Nina questioned, clutching the sling of her handbag.

"Was I supposed to ? Oh, even if I asked, she probably wouldn't come since she's gone over to her friend's house. She did say it was related to school or some shit, whatever."

Nina looked at him and smiled. "Ah... I see.." She blinked and looked straight. "I wonder what Shimura San has planned.. "

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"Grimmjow kun ! Nina chan !" Shimura greeted and waved at them. The restaurant was decorated and the staff were in their regular clothes, instead of their uniforms. Chuji was in the kitchen,icing the cake while the other kitchen staff brought out the food they were preparing.

Grimmjow just waved, still looking unenthusiastic while Nina cheerfully greeted everyone.

"Looks like you're back to your grumpy self." Shimura smiled as she poured him a drink.

"What do you mean, old lady ?" Grimmjow irritatedly questioned. He only wondered how much of a scene Yuki must have put on.

"Oh please. I actually thought he was high yesterday." Nina butted in with her glass of drink.

Shimura laughed. "We love you either way Grimmjow kun." She smiled and walked past them to talk to Faye.

Grimmjow rolled his eyes and sat down, watching the staff drink and chat happily. They seemed to have fun in each other's company. It only caused Grimmjow to wonder how difficult it is to understand human nature. What he observed from humans usually was selfishness. He didn't expect his co- workers to go around acting kind with each other. From what he gathered in his experience at Soleil, he noticed they actually took care of each other. Given that most of them had rough past lives. This place gave them all a second chance. Like how Orihime did for him. Question was ... Why ?