(In place for a joint project with
cacodaemonia for the birthday challenge '07 for
renji_rukia. Pic below the cut, possibly not work appropriate.)
Renji sank a little lower into the water with a contented sigh. It felt as if he was being boiled alive, in a slow, pleasant way, all the tension melting from his muscles. "You know," he said, "you had a good idea for once."
"For once?" Ichigo growled. It was a half-hearted sound at best. He only managed to get one eye half open. Renji had to wonder how soon he'd have to fish the kid out before he drowned.
"For once," Renji repeated.
"Two words," Ichigo said. "Steak house."
Renji snorted. "I've got two of my own," he said. "Jelly pie."
"That was Inoue's idea."
"You didn't stop her."
Ichigo was cut off by laughter floating over the wall that separated the women's side from the men's. "Shut up," Rukia said. "You're both stupid."
Ichigo snorted. "Says Mrs. Chappy the magnificent."
"I heard that!" There was a moment of silence. "Oh, Renji?"
"What."
"I have a good idea." She had that lilt to her voice, that said what was about to happen would be either very good or very bad.
"What."
He could almost see her wicked little smile as she spoke the next words. "I could really use someone to wash my back..."
Ichigo made a choking sound. Renji only called back over, "Last time I checked, I didn't have boobs."
"They all went to bed."
Renji grinned, surging to his feet. "You should've said that sooner!"
"Wait a - Renji, the hell are you doing?" Ichigo sputtered, wiping water from his face.
Renji smirked at the boy. "I'll tell you when you're older," he said. He was already out of the pool before Ichigo had the presence of mind to hurl water and insults his way. He didn't bother taking the long way; he climbed right over the wall. It wasn't much of a challenge.
On the other side, Rukia waited for him. She'd covered herself with her towel, even though she was under water, but her smile was anything but modest. "What took you so long?"
He had the presence of mind not to jump in; he took his time, grinning broadly as he caught her looking, licking her lips. "Now... where's this lovely back I'm seeing to...?"
"Come and see."
He slipped through the water, coming up to rest his hands on either side of her shoulders. Her cheeks were pink with the heat, straggles of hair sticking to her skin. "I don't know if this is a good idea," he murmured, still grinning. "You're awful loud..."
"He'll run, or he'll get an education." Rukia scooted forward to nibble at his lower lip.
Renji smiled, slipping one hand across the slick, bare skin of her back, pulling her against him. "Or I'll just make sure to keep your mouth occupied." She made a soft sound of pleasure as she kissed him.