"Dance with me."

Orihime was stunned. she couldn't believe she confessed her love to him. She couldn't believe that he didn't run away screaming as she had always imagined he would.

She couldn't believe that his hand was outstretched, waiting for hers.

Shaking visibly, she put her hand in his, clasping it ever so softly. Ichigo smiled and gently pulled her to him, putting his hands on her waist. Orihime blushed 100 shades of red. He chuckled and put her hands on his shoulders, and they gently swayed.

Dear God, let my heart be still. Orihime thought. What am I saying?! Don't let it be still, just stop beating so hard like this. She looked down, she still thought she was dreaming. This couldn't be real. He can't be holding me like I've always imagined he would.

"Orihime?" His voice shook her out of her thoughts, making her heart beat THAT much faster.

"Y-Yes?" She replied, her eyes still down. She couldn't bring herself to look at him, afraid if she did, he'd fade away.

So imagine her surprise when he lifted her chin up with his finger, forcing her to look up into those big, warm brown eyes. Oh God..if this keeps up I'm going to have a heart attack. Orihime couldn't believe that he couldn't hear it.

"I love you too."

The words echoed in her mind, shaking her to her very core. The words she had always longed to hear from his lips.

Tears sprang from Orihime's eyes. She closed them, repeating those words over and over again.

So imagine her surprise when she felt warm lips against hers, his hands holding her waist tighter.

Without thinking, her arms tightened around his neck, and they still..

Gently swayed and danced.

So I just put my arms around you.

Around you..

And I hope that you won't hurt me..