Crush Or Lust

A/N: In response to Darien2551 's review.

I know this story is loved but I am not rushing it. As for the two stories I have posted since I updated, those two have been saved on my system for a while. I just hadn't got a chance to put them up online yet. As for Umbrella, I am trying not to get burned out on my stories. If a one shot goes up, that is because I either already had it done or I wrote it trying to get my muses for these stories to come back.

I don't have an outline for this story, so it has written it's self. Rest assured the moment a chapter is done and proofread, I will place it online.

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Chapter 9

Isshin walked down the street, going back to his home. At this time, it was him and Ichigo that lived there. He looked up as he walked through the door to see his son sitting in one of the chairs.

"Dad?"

"Yeah son?"


"Was Mom a shinigami also?"


Isshin sat down in the other chair and frowned. "Yes. Your mother was a shinigami, had she not been, she wouldn't have seen the Grand Fisher or even the danger you were in that night. You could have been just looking at the river but she knew."

"So it was my fault she died?", Ichigo asked with a sigh.

"No. It wasn't your fault. There was much at work that night. I blame myself for not being there. You were trying to save the little girl that was the Grand Fisher's lure. Your mother was trying to protect you."

"So she knew about you being a shinigami also?"

Isshin laughed. "Not at first, just like not I didn't know with her. Only when you were born, and the remark was made, did I know."

Ichigo nodded. "I understand about me and Karin being able to see Hollows, spirits and Shinigami but what about Yuzu? She can only see the hazy outlines."


Isshin laughed harder and then stopped, meeting his son's eyes. "Ichigo. Yuzu can see more than you know. She only acts like she didn't because of Karin. She didn't want her twin to think that she was a freak. Yuzu didn't want attacked like your mother was. So she acted like she didn't see. You can't really blame her, she cared for the rest of us after your mother's death. Do not feel that it was your fault, Ichigo. You were too young to understand or even fight."


"I thought you were banished from the society. Is it true? About Yamamoto being your father?"


The elder man nodded. "Yes. I requested to leave. As I said, I had no idea your mother was a shinigami and I requested to live in the real world with her, get married and have a family. At that time the society wasn't under attack as it is now. Even though myself and your grandfather never showed us grieving in front of you children, we did.

As for your powers awakening so soon, it wasn't supposed to happen. That was only to happen when you turned eighteen. Instead that hollow was able to pick up on your signature from the young girl you were taking flowers too and touching. Rukia just showed up to figure out about the pressure around the house. For some reason, I am guessing your interaction with the young girl, the wards that were placed on the house broke.

Rukia sensed them when she opened your door. I was there, Ichigo, but I couldn't interact. At that time, no one except your grandfather, Kisuke and myself knew I was a shinigami. I knew that if you found out, your training wouldn't have went as it did.

I didn't expect Karin to fall in love with Captain Hitsuguya but she did. We can't control fate, just like with you and Rukia, Orihime and Renji. If you hadn't fell for Rukia, my first grandson wouldn't be here."


Ichigo looked at his father and smiled. "So, what about Yuzu? Does she have a boyfriend?"


Isshin shrugged. "I know she is interested in someone but who, I don't know. He isn't a human, that's for sure. She is like Karin, she is keeping it a secret. I will not act the same way now, you three know the truth."


Ichigo smirked. "So you only played stupid to fit in the real world huh?"


Isshin nodded. "That I did. It was vital to keep myself hidden. This will all work out Ichigo, I promise."


Ichigo scratched his head. "It still makes me wonder who Yuzu likes. I guess we will know soon. I just hope he don't hurt her."

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Three days later in the real world, Rukia smiled.

"MAIL CALL!", she yelled out, causing everyone to run into the living room.

"Alright, I have a letter from Ichigo. Orihime", she held out the letter," a letter from Renji."


Orihime smiled and took the letter. "Thanks."


"Alright then, Karin, well we know who this is from. A letter from your man.", she said with a smirk, waving it around. Karin jerked it out of her hand and blushed.

Rukia chuckled. "A letter from Nii-sama to me. And.."


She held up another envelope. "Yuzu, this is for you. It has no seal or name."


Yuzu took the letter with a blush. "Thanks. I well, I think I know who it is from but thanks."


Rukia nodded and gave the two sisters, letters from their father. "And here are the Soul Society magazines for us."


Yuzu turned, her still blushing. "Um, guys."

The other three looked up. "Yeah?"


"Please don't pester me about the letters. I am not ready to talk about it yet."


Karin hugged her. "It's fine. We won't ask or bother. You can come to us when you want."

"Thanks."


As the girl walked down the hall and into her room, Karin broke out into a smile. "She has a crush."

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Yuzu waited till bedtime and opened her letter, reading it slowly.


"Yuzu,

I am glad you wrote. How you got it past the nosey Rukia is beyond my thoughts but I am glad you did. I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond and I wanted to think of how and what to write before I did.

Not much is going on here in the society, other than planning for the war on Aizen and training. Your father, brother and Captain Hitsuguya, as well as Renji are training hard also but I know they worry about you guys and their family.

With the hard training we are all doing, I find myself sometimes too tired to hang out with my friends and I barely have enough time to take a shower before I fall asleep. Don't worry though, I am eating well and getting enough rest.

Now for the rest of your letter.

To be honest with you, I was surprised to read what you had to say. And I will answer honestly.

I have had girlfriends in the past and yes, they have been shinigami. They never worked out though, for one reason or another. At this point in time, I do not have a girlfriend.

I don't have children but I look forwards to settling down when all of this is over. As for what I would look for in a girl, she would have to accept that I am what I am. She would have to be kind and caring, also being able to put up with my friends and my workload. She would have to be truthful with me and faithful to only me. I would never want to be the second man to someone. I am sure you understand this.

And for the last question, I could honestly see us spending time together. I would like to get to know you. The next time we are given time off, I would like very much to go on a date with you in the real world. I am not one for dating but I am sure we would have fun. Dating in the real world is very different from here. But yes, I would like to spend lots of time with you, who knows we might turn out to be like Rukia and Ichigo, Orihime and Renji, and even Captain Hitsuguya and Karin.

I will ask your father privately about me taking you on a date. I believe it should be cleared with a father before anything happens. I hope you will understand my views on this.

As for your request, I will not sign this because I know you will know who it is from. Only when you accept the date with me and I am seen by your friends and family, will I then start signing the letters.

Until we see each other or until I write again.

Take care, Yuzu. I know I won't die until I can see you, so please don't die before you can see me."


Yuzu smiled real big and laid down on her bed. "I'm glad he accepted.", she whispered and then got up, changing her clothes and climbed under her covers, dreaming of her shinigami.


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Isshin was shocked to hear a soft knock after Ichigo had went to sleep. He walked to the door and opened his mouth. "Please don't speak my name. I am here to speak to you. Is there somewhere we can speak privately?"


He nodded and the two started walking.

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Once they got to a secluded area of the forest, and checking for others, Isshin nodded. "Alright, it's clear. No one is around to hear."

The other man looked at him. "I got a letter from Yuzu a few weeks ago. I am here as a man to request your permission to take your daughter on a date in the real world. I have written to her, telling her I was going to ask your permission."


Isshin leaned back on the tree that was behind him. "I see. And how long have you felt about Yuzu like this?"


The man rubbed his neck. "I'm not sure. I want to get to know her and her letter brought up thoughts I had buried. Truthfully, I never thought any female would see me this way and she was the one who wrote first. I understand if you refuse."

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Isshin took out a cigarette and offered him one. He declined and Isshin lit the one in his mouth.

"There are some things you need to know about Yuzu before you attempt to date her. She was the one who took care of myself, Ichigo and Karin after my wife died. And when I say took care, what I mean is, she cooked, cleaned, and took over the wifely duties of the house. The only thing she didn't do was sleep in my bed, I would never allow that.

Unlike Karin, Yuzu is very open about her feelings. She will cry in front of you, she will cry for those who are hurt. She worries constantly about those that are close to her. Even though my daughters are twins, they are as different as night and day.

It is Yuzu's choice if she wants to spend time with you and date you. Unlike your circumstance, I knew about Captain Hitsuguya and Karin long before he showed back up in the real world. Yes, I am their father but I give my children free range on their feelings and their lives. But I will tell you one thing.

If you harm my daughter physically, it won't be me, Ichigo, Renji or Captain Hitsuguya you will deal with. It won't be Rukia or Orihime you deal with. It will be Karin." He took a drag off his cigarette and looked at him again.

"Well, if you need my blessing, you have it but remember my warning. But let me ask this final question. If you and Yuzu do have sex, and you get her pregnant, then what?"

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The other man's eyes raised to meet his own. "I would provide for her and marry her. If she refuses to live in the society, I will find a way to be with her. I will not force her to make a decision between here and the real world. But my child will know me and I will take care of it."

Isshin smiled and put out his cigarette. "Very well. And just for information, Yuzu enjoys quiet places and flowers. Don't try to impress her with a huge expensive restaurant or even a huge dinner. Yuzu enjoys little things. If you want to score points with her, allow her to dictate the date. I always heard picnics are a good thing. Oh and we have time off in two weeks."

The other man nodded and bowed. "Thank you sir for your permission."


Isshin touched his shoulder. "Thank you for asking my permission. Come on, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow."

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