Although she always appeared happy, Orihime had a guilty conscious. Every hour, she subconsciously reminded herself that she had caused of her parent's car accident and was a major disappointment to her dead brother, who had given up everything for her. She especially felt unworthy to Ichigo, who had caught the attention of Rukia, whom she regarded as perfect.

All because death was a very old friend in her life who wanted to take everyone away she loved.

So when she had watched Ulquiorra, whom she had unwilling sympathized with, fade to dust, her already damaged heart shattered into pieces.

Author's Notes: I know I am crazy. Doing a new story when I haven't finished others but hey when creativity hits, you have to just go with it. Prompt: Haunted