It was a quiet evening in Karakura Town. There was clouds in the sky, but the moon still shined brightly. The world look liked a glittering dark dream. Many residents were asleep during this time. Except for one girl. Orihime Inoue.
As she walked through the streets of her town, her dark orange hair moved behind her. The 17 year old had just gotten back from an emotional trip visiting her aunt. She had been cut off. Appently her aunt was moving to Italy and she needed the extra funds. That meant getting rid of Orihime.
The girl sighed. It wasnt like it wasnt coming. She was turning 18 next year, and her funds were going to get cut off sooner or later. But to be this soon, was unexpected. She would nees to get 2 more jobs just to cover the rent now.
Orihime unlocked her phone to check the time. It was 10:00 pm. Her train had arrived late, so she knew it would be dark when she reached. Passing the park, Orihime decides to sit on the swings.
She ran a hand through her now short hair. Her aunt insisted that she cut it. Of course, Orihime disliked the idea and tried to fight her aunt on the matter. But then she had said this...
"You are such a coward! It grows back you dumb child! You are attached to it because of what? Its a symbol of being dependant? Listen kid, you are grown and living by yourself. You have a fucking job! You can not be dependant or weak!"
Orihime then let her aunt cut her hair. It wasn't bad. It reached her neck, and her asymedtical bangs were still there. Actual, she liked this new look of hers. It made her feel stronger. Or at least that's what she told herself. Besides, it wasn't like couldn't reject it later.
Orihime kept staring at the moon when she heard a voice.
"Orihime"
She smiled. Of course he would find her. He always did. He always protected her. He made happy when she was down. He made her grow when she felt weak. Orihime turned around and wrapped her arms around him. He lowered his head and placed his lips over hers.
Orihime tilted her head and parted open her lips. She felt his tongue enter her mouth, rubbing against her own. Their tongues battled with each other before they pulled away for air.
"Hi Ichigo."
"Why the hell are you out here this late"?
"I just needed a walk."
Ichigo sighed.
"You better now?"
Orihime smiled up at him. Gray eyes clashing with brown.
"Now that your here."
Ichigo took a piece of her hair and toyed with it.
"Seeing you in person with your hair is a hell lot different than video chatting."
"Do you like it?" She asked worringly.
Ichigo smirked and whispered in her ear.
"I like it. I like anything on you. Or off."
Orihime blushed fearsly but didn't push away. Instead, she gripped Ichigo's hair and pulled him close.
"And I like your hair long rather than short."
"Your saying I'm ugly with short hair?"
"No, you're just more attractive with longer hair."
"Damn Hime, you ruined my pride."
They both laughed and started to walk towards her home with their hands grasping each other's.
Ichigo looked down Orihime.
"We will figure this out Hime, don't worry."
Orihime shook her head, "I am not worried."
Ichigo raised an eyebrow.
"I have you remember."
They both smiled at each other. Ichigo stopped walking and Orihime already knew what he was planning to do.
She was ready for it too.
His lips touched hers and no matter what happens with rent or her aunt, She still had Ichigo.
And that would help her get through it all.