AN: number two of my Valentine's series. Enjoy!

2nd Love of Valentines

Orihime hummed lightly as she cooked away. She slowly cut up the chocolate into tiny chunks. She was sure Ichigo would love these chocolates, only if she had the courage to give them to him. She shrugged; she'd cross that bridge when it came around. She turned back to the recipe.

~STS~

Orihime stood nervously outside Ichigo's. The chocolates in her hand shifted from one to the other. Her cheeks were flushed with so much color she looked like a tomato. Orihime couldn't find the courage to knock. She turned to leave only to run into Ichigo.

"Oh, Kurosaki-kun I-I didn't see you there," she stuttered out, quickly hiding the box of chocolates behind her back.

"It's alright. What were you doing here anyway?" Ichigo questioned.

"Oh…Well…You see…," Orihime fumbled over words.

"Come on now's your chance,' she encouraged herself.

Orihime pulled the box of chocolates out from behind her back and fiddled with it nervously. She fumbled some more over her words. She decided on a different plan of action. She shoved the box of chocolates into Ichigo's chest.

"Happy Valentine's day," she stated.

She then slipped past Ichigo in an attempt to escape. Ichigo's strong hand clasped onto Orihime's forearm. He effortlessly spun her around into his chest. A soft smile adored his handsome features. His other hand softly lifted Orihime's chin.

"Thank you," he whispered before capturing her lips in a gentle, loving kiss.