#protectiverenji

"Renji!" you were shocked at the red haired reaper's clothing. His robes were in shreds. He also had a number of bruises littered all over his body. He was just grinning at you.

"Ichigo and I were just sparring, nothing much." you sighed. Ever since Ichigo got his powers back that's all that they did. Which meant Renji took numerous trips to your squad to get treatment. You weren't exactly complaining though. "That punk Ichigo thought he could best me." Renji still had that stupid grin on his face as he rubbed his nose.

"Do these guys care about anything other than fighting. " You were a healer, so violence wasn't really in your nature. You'd only ever really fought when you thought it was absolutely necessary. You guided Renji to sit. This was somewhat of a routine now.

He came by so often you were already used to it. He shrugged the top part of his robes off his body, revealing his muscled back. You blushed at the expanse of skin, hanging your head to control the color in your cheeks. Your hands lifted, a green glow emitting as you started healing his wounds. He just sat back quietly, letting you work. It felt a bit strange, 

Renji wasn't as rowdy when he was around you. If Ichigo or even Rukia walked in right now you knew that would change, But aside from that he was a bit tamed in your presence. You wondered why. Did he just find it uncomfortable talking around you? You hoped not. You really liked that you were always there when he came in.

You may or may not have been sprouting a huge crush for him. It was his fault though for being so...so Renji! You remembered your first encounter with him.

~Flashback~

You were humming to yourself on your way to the Fourth Squad Barracks. After a very awkward meeting with Kurotsuchi-taicho, you decided to carry the documents you were given to your captain. Hanataro was terrified of the scientist so you decided you would do him a favor and go. 

However, you knew exactly why Hanataro was scared, the guy was creepy. Shaking off the encounter you continued to skip through the barracks. You stopped mid step when a chill rushed up your spine, the hair on the back of your neck standing up. You turned just in time, a burst of reiatsu raising in the area.

You didn't have a chance to react before you were being forced backwards at the wind. Your eyes squinted, the papers flying out of your hands at the rise in pressure. 

"W-what the hell!" 

When you finally opened your eyes a hollow was now standing before you. You tensed, not expecting this at all. Hollows rarely ever attacked right in the center of the barracks. You assumed they were smarter than that since reapers were almost everywhere. Unfortunately they found a less than formidable opponent.

When it's hand struck down in your direction you jumped back, skating on the concrete a few meters. When your legs came to a stop you looked up. 

"I gotta get out of here!" 

That was the best possible solution. You moved to flash step, before you could take off something latched onto your leg. You panicked at the appendage that was now firmly wrapped around your lower limb. It slammed you into the ground, knocking the wind right out of you. You gasped at the pain that rushed through your body.

"Gyah!!" 

You were tossed around a few more times, hitting every rough surface it could find. You weren't even able to reach for your zampaktou. You coughed up a mouthful of blood at the last place your body made an impact. When it was satisfied you were thrown into the air. You couldn't move a muscle, your body felt like a rag doll. 

"What a waste, here I thought I could have some entertainment before my meal." 

Its distorted voice was like an echo in your ears. You were still free falling, you could see at the corner of your eyes it's mouth opening below. It was going to devour you. Your eyes shut, hoping it would just get it over with.

"Howl Zambimaru!!" 

The yell startled you. Someone grabbed your body midair. All you could see was a flash of red light, the hollow releasing a scream on pain. When the light faded, your eyes slowly opened. Your head shifted at whoever it was managed to get to you in time. Your eyes skimmed over an unfamiliar set of tattoos. Eyes connected with brown ones. He was holding you securely, careful not to hurt any injuries you sustained.

"You'll be fine." he assured. You didn't remember much after that. You were in too much pain, you'd just ended up passing out.

When you recovered you were partially disoriented. Yet, at your bedside was the familiar head of red hair you saw right before you fell unconscious. When he saw you awake he was just looking down at you with a grin. 

"Hey! You're awake. You took quite a beating, I kinda thought you wouldn't make it. You're lucky I came when I did." His tone sounded boastful, and you didn't care. He was right, you would have mostly likely been a goner if not for him. You smiled up at him weakly.

"Thank you so much.." you conveyed. You don't know why but you were crying. Maybe it was because you were terrified you would have died there, all alone. He looked at you, the grin he had slowly dropping. 

"H-Hey don't cry you're safe!" He looked a bit frantic, clearly unsure of how to deal with the situation. 

"I-I'm sorry." you apologized wiping at your eyes. You really shouldn't have been crying like this in front of him. You didn't even know him. His eyes softened, getting up from his seat and moving onto the bed next to you. Your eyes widened, before you could even question him, he pulled you into a hug. You just sat there a bit dumbfounded. 

"It's fine, you can cry if you want.." He whispered. You didn't say anything, just wrapped your hands around him, letting out all your fears as he held unto you. That day, you'd seen a softer side to Renji.

~Flashback end~

"Oii!" you blinked, snapping out of your thoughts. Renji was standing right in front of you, a look of worry in his eyes. 

"You okay, you just zoned out." You nodded. 

"Y-Yes I'm fine sorry." you stuttered. Overly aware of his naked torso that was on display right in front of you. You tried to focus on anything but his toned body. You closed your eyes with a smile. It was the best way to get rid of the heat that was now gathering in the room.

"I-If you need anything else just let me know." you offered. Your hope was he would just say yes and leave so you could control the feel of your heart now pattering against your ribcage. 

When you opened your eyes he was still looking at you. He looked like he was contemplating something. You blushed when he started moving closer. You stumbled back, body almost knocking into a small table. You steadied yourself, looking up to ask about his weird behaviour. 

"R-Renji what are you-" His hand touched your cheek and every part of your body went still. 

"I think you deserve a reward for always putting up with me.." he breathed. Your eyes shook the closer his face got to your own.

"R-Renji.." you whimpered out. He chuckled, closing the distance. His lips were so softer than you could have ever imagined. You inhaled sharply, hands unsure of where to go, so you just kept that at your side. Renji pulled you into his arms, everything in your body melting at the feel of his taunt muscles pressed to you. 

Your hands finally raised, hesitantly. You reached up, fingertips resting on his broad shoulders. They ran down his arms and apparently Renji liked it because he deepened the kiss, tightening his hold on you. You weren't sure how long the both of you were standing there, it felt like hours.

His hand slid down your body and you finally pulled away, panting heavily. Your chest was heaving, but Renji didn't even look affected. He just smirked at you. You blushed when his lips moved to your neck. 

"R-Renji!" you said in alarm. As much as you were enjoying this, you were still in the Fourth Squad Barracks. Anyone could walk in at any time and catch the both of you. Your grip on his shoulder tightened when he started nipping at your skin. Your legs were barely keeping you upright. 

"C-Chotto..R-Renji we have to-" you moaned when he bit into your skin. The sound surprised both of you. He pulled back staring at you and you jumped out of his arms covering your mouth in embarrassment.

He just grinned at you wolfishly. 

"I found a weak spot huh (Y/N)." his teasing tone did nothing to quell the warmth running through your veins. In a flash you were laying with your back on one of the many beds in that room. Renji pinned both of your arms above your head with just one of his hands.

"Let's see what other weak spots I can find." he snickered.

"N-No fair!!" you protested. Wait what were you saying you should have been stopping this, not complaining because you couldn't touch his deliciously sculpted body. 

"S-Stop!" you meant for it to come out threatening, but that was not the case. He leaned in to lock lips again and you stammered. 

"W-Wait-" the door of the room flew open. "(Y/N)-chan have you seen.." Rukia's eyes trailed off when she saw your very compromising position.

Renji started sweating at the change on Rukia's face 

"RENJI! How dare you take advantage of (Y/N)-chan!!" 

She sprinted over delivering a swift kick to his face. His body went right out the window, breaking the glass as he flew into oblivion. You sweatdropped, looking over at the female. "I'm scared to see what her future kids are going to be like. "