Disclaimer: I do not own bleach or any of the characters.

Why did I come here again? Every night I sit on her balcony and watch her sleep. There is nothing more beautiful than my red-haired beauty sleeping.

For some reason, I cannot rest without making sure she is okay. Fear grabs my heart, everyday when I have to say good bye to her after school.

I see her skipping away, lost in whatever daydream is running through her beautiful little head. Does she realize the anguish I go through seeing her walk away? I cannot lose her again. I cannot live in a world without her. She is my own personal ray of sunshine.

It took a lot but I finally realized how important she is to me. Almost losing her, has made me admit to myself that I truly do love her.

I could watch her sleep all night long. Her beautiful hair covering half of her face, the rest spread across her pillow. All crawled up, with the cover kicked off of the bed, I have never seen a more beautiful sight.

I do not deserve a princess like this, not with the evil I have residing in me. Even my inner hollow calls out her name every night. It feels everything I feel, it see everything I see. But in till I can trust him neither one of us will be with our love.

Until that day comes, I leave a single red rose on her balcony symbolizing my love for her. She will always know that she is loved and cherished even if it must be from afar.

As I bent down and laid the rose on the balcony, I once again made the promise I make to her every night.

"I will protect you, and love you for the rest of our lives. I love you, my Orihime".

The sun shined in through the window and woke the young beauty. She stretches and jumps out of bed, ignoring any aches and pains. Only one thing is on her mind, what is waiting for her on the balcony.

The balcony doors are thrown open as her gray eyes catch the color of red. Every morning she races out here and gently picks up her present from her prince. She could feel his spiritual pressure all around her gift that he leaves for her every night. A smile blossoms across her face as she hugs the symbol of love close to her heart.

She knows what is happening but she knows she must be patient. All good things come to those who wait.

She looks up into the sky and makes her own declaration.

"I love you, too Ichigo. I will be here waiting for you, my prince".