Chapter 3: The Experiment
The final bell rang, signaling the end of another school day. I grabbed my bag and walked out of the classroom, but my mind wasn't on the usual chatter of students flooding the hallways. I was still thinking about what happened with Nico Robin.
She had completely flipped the script on me. For the first time since arriving in this world, I had been the one caught off guard, forced to follow someone else's pace. Robin had me figured out from the start. That knowing smirk, the way she handled me like she had done this a thousand times before. It still lingered in my mind.
I hated to admit it, but she humbled me. And that feeling left me restless.
I needed to test something. Push my powers beyond what I'd done before. If Robin could see through me, then maybe I needed to become someone completely different.
Marin walked beside me on the way home, talking like usual. She was playful and teasing, but there was something else under her words: frustration. She hadn't forgotten what happened in the garden this morning. I had turned the tables on her, taken control, and now she was acting like it was no big deal. But I could tell. She wanted more.
She nudged me with her elbow. "Hey, you're quiet today. What's on your mind?"
I gave her a small smile. "Just thinking."
She raised an eyebrow. "Thinking? That's not a good excuse. Not when you still owe me for earlier."
I chuckled, shaking my head. "You'll just have to be patient."
Marin pouted, but her eyes gleamed with something deeper. She wasn't going to let this go. And honestly, I liked that about her.
But tonight wasn't about Marin.
After dinner, I locked myself in my room, standing in front of the mirror. I had used my shapeshifting before, but only for small things like adjusting my features, making myself more attractive, and minor tweaks. But what if I pushed it further?
What if I became someone entirely different?
I exhaled and focused. My skin darkened, my jawline sharpened, and my body grew taller and broader. Every detail shifted until the man staring back at me wasn't Renji Hoshigawa anymore. He was someone new. Someone powerful.
A smirk tugged at my lips. Time to see if the world treated me any differently.
The nightclub pulsed with life, neon lights flashing in sync with the heavy bass. The air was thick with perfume and sweat, and the low hum of conversation blended into the music.
I walked in like I belonged. Confidence was everything in a place like this. People noticed me immediately, from curious glances to lingering stares. A few women whispered among themselves, their eyes drifting over me with interest.
Already, I could feel it. The shift.
Then I saw her.
She stood near the dance floor, effortlessly commanding attention without even trying. She had an air of authority like she expected the world to cater to her whims. And judging by the way people hovered near her, it usually did.
Then our eyes met.
She held my gaze, assessing me with cool detachment before finally deciding I was worth her time. She moved toward me, her heels clicking against the floor, each step deliberate.
She looked me up and down, smirking slightly.
"You're new here," she said smoothly. "I can always tell."
I leaned against the bar, mirroring her confidence. "That obvious?"
She tilted her head. "Men like you don't usually walk in with that much confidence. You must be new to the rules."
I chuckled. "I prefer to make my own rules."
That caught her attention. Her smirk deepened, but there was something sharper in her gaze now. She took a step closer, testing the waters. "Oh? And what kind of man do you think you are?"
I met her gaze, unflinching. "One who doesn't just bend because someone expects him to."
Her expression didn't change, but I saw the flicker of intrigue in her eyes. She leaned in slightly, voice dropping just enough to be intimate. "Bold words. But I wonder if you mean them."
I smirked. "You could always find out."
For a moment, the air between us was electric. A silent battle of wills. Then, after a pause, she extended her hand.
"Fubuki."
I took it, gripping just firmly enough to let her feel the heat of my palm. "Renji."
Her thumb grazed over my skin for a fraction of a second before she pulled away.
"You're interesting," she murmured. "But don't think for a second that I'll let you challenge me without consequences."
I smirked. "I wouldn't want it any other way."
"Come with me," she said, already turning toward the club's VIP section. She didn't wait for my response and just walked off, fully expecting me to follow.
I let out a chuckle and set my glass down.
Interesting.
Without hesitation, I followed her through the crowd.
I follow Fubuki into the VIP lounge, the door closing behind us with a soft click. She turns to face me, her eyes gleaming with a mix of curiosity and challenge.
I can see the gears turning in her head as she tries to figure me out.
"You're different," she says finally, moving to pour herself a drink from the bar.
She offers me one, but I decline with a small shake of my head. Fubuki shrugs and takes a sip, her gaze never leaving mine.
"What makes you say that?" I ask, settling into a plush armchair. I cross my legs casually, trying to project an air of calm confidence.
Fubuki smirks, setting her glass down and walking over to me.
"I'm used to men falling into line when I snap my fingers," she says, leaning down to rest her hands on the arms of my chair. Her face is inches from mine, her perfume enveloping me.
"And you?" she continues, her voice low and husky.
"You seem...unaffected." She leans in closer, her lips brushing against my ear as she whispers,
"What's your secret, Renji?" I can feel her breath on my skin, sending a shiver down my spine.
But I maintain my composure, looking up at her with a smirk. "Maybe I'm just not like other men," I reply, my voice steady.
Fubuki pulls back slightly, her eyes narrowing as she studies me. She seems intrigued but also wary. I can see the challenge in her gaze, daring me to prove my words. I stand up slowly, closing the distance between us until our bodies are almost touching. Fubuki doesn't back down, holding her ground with a defiant tilt of her chin.
"Is that so?" she murmurs, her hand coming up to rest on my chest. "Then show me."
I cover her hand with mine, pressing it firmly against my chest. I can feel her pulse quickening beneath my touch, a sign that she's not as unaffected as she's pretending to be.
Slowly, deliberately, I guide her hand down, letting her feel the hard planes of my abs through my shirt. Her breath hitches slightly, but she doesn't pull away. I stop just above the waistband of my pants, my thumb brushing against the back of her hand.
"I'm not here to follow your rules, Fubuki," I say quietly, my eyes locked on hers. "I'm here to make my own."
With that, I step back, breaking the contact between us. Fubuki's hand falls to her side, her chest rising and falling rapidly. She looks shaken but also excited by the challenge.
"We'll see about that," she says, her voice a little unsteady. "I'm not easily impressed, Renji."
I smile at her words, a slow, predatory grin that makes her eyes widen slightly.
"Oh, I'm not trying to impress you, Fubuki," I say, my voice low and husky. "I'm trying to own you."
Without giving her a chance to respond, I reach out and grab her wrist, pulling her towards me. She stumbles, catching herself against my chest. I wrap my arms around her waist, holding her close. I lean down, capturing her lips in a fierce, dominating kiss. She struggles for a moment but then melts into it, her hands gripping my shoulders tightly.
I walk her backward until her back hits the wall, never breaking the kiss.
My hands roam over her body, squeezing and caressing, leaving no inch untouched. Fubuki moans into my mouth, her hips pressing against mine.
I break the kiss, trailing my lips down her neck. Fubuki tilts her head back, giving me better access.
I suck and bite at her sensitive skin, marking her as mine.
My hands slide under her skirt, pushing it up around her waist. She's not wearing any panties, and I groan at the feel of her bare flesh against my fingertips. I slip a finger between her legs, finding her wet and ready.
Fubuki gasps, her hips bucking forward. "Renji," she pants, her nails digging into my shoulders.
"Please," I add another finger, pumping them in and out slowly.
"Please what, Fubuki?" I murmur against her neck. "Tell me what you want."
She hesitates for a moment, then whispers, "I want your cock. I want you to fuck me against this wall until I can't walk straight."
I growl at her words, my fingers moving faster. Fubuki's hips move in rhythm with my hand, chasing her pleasure. I can feel her tightening around my fingers, getting closer and closer to the edge. Just before she reaches it, I pull my hand away, ignoring her frustrated cry.
I unbuckle my belt and unzip my pants, pushing them down just enough to free my erection. Fubuki's eyes widen when she sees it, her gaze filled with a mix of desire and apprehension.
"Fuck, Renji," she breathes, reaching out to touch me.
I catch her wrist, bringing her hand to my lips and kissing her palm.
"Later," I promise, lifting her and wrapping her legs around my waist. I position myself at her entrance, teasing her with the tip of my cock.
"Last chance to back out," I say, my voice strained with the effort of holding myself back.
Fubuki looks up at me, her eyes blazing with determination and desire.
"Shut up and fuck me, Renji," she demands, her voice firm despite the slight tremor in her legs.
That's all the encouragement I need. I thrust into her hard and fast, burying myself to the hilt in one smooth motion. Fubuki cries out, her head falling back against the wall.
I give her a moment to adjust, then start moving, setting a brutal pace that leaves no room for gentleness. The sound of our bodies slapping together fills the room, mingling with Fubuki's moans and my grunts of exertion.
I pound into her mercilessly, my hips snapping forward with each thrust. Fubuki meets me thrust for thrust, her legs tightening around my waist as she pulls me deeper inside her. She's so tight, so wet, and it feels incredible.
"Fuck, Renji," Fubuki pants, her nails digging into my shoulders.
"You're so big...I can feel you in my stomach." I smirk, thrusting harder, deeper.
"Is this what you wanted, Fubuki?" I growl, my lips brushing against her ear. "To be filled up by my big black cock?"
She shudders, her inner muscles clamping down around me. "Yes," she whispers, her voice ragged with pleasure.
"More."
I oblige, picking up the pace until the room is filled with the sound of our bodies colliding and Fubuki's desperate cries. I can feel her tightening around me, her orgasm approaching.
I reach between us, finding her clit and rubbing it in tight circles. Fubuki screams, her body convulsing as she comes hard. I follow soon after, burying myself deep inside her as I spill my release.