Urahara put his hand on his shoulders as a sign of friendship.
"Come on, Ichigo, don't disappoint me. You're the best employee for this job and I'm sure that you will like it." the orange haired boy pushed the old man hand.
"I said to you from the beginning that I don't want to be involved in anything with celebrities."
"Oh, oh, oh.. Is it because of your mother ?"
"It's none of your business."
"Ok, let me rephrase. If you want to keep your job you will accept this mission. Am I quite clear ?"
"Don't tell me that you're serious. You know well how much this job matters for me."
"Yes and because of that you should do what I tell you, after all I'm your boss."
"You're a jerk."
"So that means yes ?"
"Go to hell."
"Now that you have accepted I will present the problem better." Urahara took out of his pocket a picture of a girl and he handed it to Ichigo. "This is Inoue Orihime. It's our favorite client so I would ask you to watch your language around her. I don't want you to scare her. The mission is pretty simple. You must to protect her from the persons who can hurt her and you will travel with her during the filming."
"And how long should I do this ?"
"Six months, maybe a year. It depends of her."
"I understand. But why would she chose our company ? We aren't so famous."
"I don't know exactly, but I heard that she would do this because of her brother. Her brother was hired here a period before his death."
"How he died ?"
"He died in a car accident A drunken man has smashed into him. But because the man was actually an influential person he was never punished."
"I'm tired of those people who can do what they want and get away unpunished."
"Well, we're not able to judge things. We simply have to do our job. Hurry, she's waiting for you in the lobby."
"What the hell ? I didn't packed my things."
"Don't worry. I called Yuzu before you came here and she already packed your things for you."
"You motherfucker..."
"Now that you have no excuse you can go."
Ichigo exited the room slamming the door. Urahara smiled amused by his behavior. He knew that this mission will help Ichigo to see the world with different eyes. Ichigo slowly descended the stairs thinking about what methods he can use to kill Urahara next time. When he got downstairs he saw Orihime sitting on a armchair and she was carfully looking at the pages of a fashion magazine. She didn't look like a star, she seemed like a normal teenager. He must to admit that she was beautiful. Orihime was dressed in a blue sweater and brown jeans. She was smiling and she was playing occasionally with one rebellious strand. She stopped everything she was doing when Ichigo appeared in front of her. She let her magazine on the coffe table next to her, after what she raised herself to shake his hand.
"Good morning. My name is Inoue Orihime. It's nice to meet you. I hope we will get along well together." She smiled so innocent and pure that she made the boy to get lost for a few seconds.
"I'm Kurosaki Ichigo." Orihime giggled when she saw the serious look on his face. "What ?"
"It's nothing. Just I have never met anyone like you."
"What do you mean ?"
"Usully no one is so frowned when they meet a person, but I guess that's normal for you. Urahara-san told me that you're a good person, contrary your apparence. But could you try to be a little nicer when you will meet my friends ?"
"No promises."
"Thank you, Kurosaki-kun." and she offered again to him one nice smile.
After that Orihime put her sunglasses and Ichigo took his backpack they exited the company. It was a cold autumn day, but the sun shone warmly. Ichigo was walking a few steps behind her, but Orihime didn't noticed that. She was captivated by the world around her, people, animals, birds. Orihime stopped when a puppy ran happily toward her. She caressed the puppy's fluffy fur. The puppy jumped in her arms and she hugged him, after which Orihime raised herself to show the little creature to Ichigo.
"What do you think, Kurosaki-kun ? Isn't it the most cute puppy that you had ever seen ?"
"I think it's ok." Ichigo looked odd at her like it was something wrong with her. Orihime giggled when she saw his expression.
"You probably think that I'm crazy, right ? It's ok, you don't need to answer. When you're a star you can not enjoy normal things like ordinary people. Fans and paparazzi are always after you so you must to desguise yourself if you want just to walk like an ordinary human. Because of that moments like these are precious for me."
The girl has such an angelic face in that moment and a tear elapsed on her face but she removed it immediately. Then she freed the little puppy and she turned back to the orange haired boy.
"Let's rush, otherwise we will delay."
"Ok."
The boy wanted to walk behind her, but she didn't allowed him. On the way to the studio Orihime behaved with him as they were lifelong friends and she told him some of her memories. When they entered in the studio everyone started to talk with the orange haired girl. Nobody seemed to notice Ichigo or maybe that was just in his mind. Orihime has stopped in front of her cockpit and she told to him to wait her outside. Meanwhile Ichigo was looking around. Everything was like he imagined. Uncut celebrities, people brutalized and everything was hidden behind the plateau. Ichigo's hatred began to grow and he wanted to hit something, but he felt the warmth of the Orihime's hand on his back.
"Are you fine ?"asked her worried.
"You don't need to worry for me."
"But..." Orihime's voice was interrupted by the arival of Grimmjow.
"How's my princess ? Did you missed me ?" asked him after what he tried to kiss her, but she refused him. "What did happened ? Are you still upset on me about what happened yesterday ? I told you that girl means nothing to me."
"I'm not mad at you, but I want you to leave me alone."
"Mr.. You're so provocative with that expression on your face. That makes me want you even more." Grimmhow tried again to kiss her, but Ichigo protected her.
"Get lost !" said Ichigo with a nervous gaze on his face.
"Who the hell are you ?"
"I'm her bodyguard."
"I see." and Grimmjow pulled her in his arms. "As you can see she's my girlfriend so there's no reason for concern. You can rest yourself, because I will protect her and you can do whatever you want." The blue haired boy wanted to leave with the girl, but Ichigo caught his wrist.
"I said to get lost. She doesn't come with you."
"Oh, really ? Why would we ask her ?" And their gazes moved on the girl. "My princess, please tell to this stupid that you will come with your king."
The orange haired boy said nothing. Orihime didn't know what to do. Fortunately she was saved by the director's assistance who annonced her that the filming is about to begin. Grimmjow sighed annoyed that he was interrupted and he caught Orihime's lips in a kiss. Orihime had nothing to do so she replied his gesture. The blue haired boy smiled satisfied after his lips were removed from hers.
"Good luck, princess. I will see you after."
"Thank you." the girl didn't moved her gaze from the floor because she was ashamed by the boy's behavior. Grimmjow didn't cared and he moved his gaze on the new boy.
"As you can see she's mine, so I'd appreciate if the next time you will not be around. And watch your back, new boy, on this plateau unfortunate accidents happen and I don't think you want to be the victim to one."
"This is a threat ?" Ask Ichigo with a calm expression.
"Take it as a friendly advice."
"Oh, really ? Because I have one for you. Don't stand in my way, because I can not promise you will stai in one piece."
"Kurosaki-kun" Orihime tried to warn him, but Grimmjow didn't let her.
"Hm... It's interesting. I will see soon what you're capable, Kurosaki."
"I can not wait." the blue haired boy left with a smile on his face.
Ichigo turned his gaze on Orihime who was upset.
"What did you do this, Kurosaki-kun ?"
"Didn't you hired me to protect you."
"Yes, but not by him. It's not good to upset him. He's strong."
"And so am I. Don't tell me that you think that a loser like him can beat me."
"He's more dangerous that you can believe. Trust me. Please stay way from him."
"I can not understand you. I can not understand why do you let him to behave so."
"It doesn't matter. I should to prepare myself for filming."
"Do you need my help ?"
"No. You can stay here with the rest of the people. You can sit and watch us In case you get bored you can go in my dressing room to watch televisior or to read. I have some books so you should find something that you would like."
"Thanks, nut I guess that I will be fine if I will remain here."
"Ok. I hope you will like it."
"Tsh..."
Orihime giggled again, amused by his behavior. Urahara had right, he's a good man. But that made her to ask herself why's behaving like that. When the bell rand announcing them that the filming began, Orihime has erased all her thoughts of her mind to better interpret the character.
The story was about a girl who was planning to make the biggest heist in the world. The girl was the former princess of the country who had been expelled from the throne because she cares about people. The plan was simple, with the money she obtained from the robbery she wanted to buy the weapons that she needed to end the king's tyranny and also to give the poor people a better life.
Now they were filmind the first part. It was about the princess's life story and the power of her determintion . Orihime was amazing. On the scene she was completeky other person. Ichigo couldn't believe that the frail Orihime could play so well the hard role of Zisara Zanagi. The rehearsal lasted several hours, until the director was finally happy of his work. Each actor went ti his or hers cabin, less Orihime who went to Ichigo.
"So what do you think ? Did I acted well ?"
"I think so, you fooled me."
"Why did you said that ?" and Orihime's happy gaze transformed in a worried one.
"You did good." responded Ichigo rubbing his neck.
"Really ? Thank you, Ichigo. Coming from you, this is really a honor." said that giggling.
"Hm ?"
"You seem the type of the person who says what he's thinking. I feel happy that you liked how I played." Orihime blushed, but Ichigo couldn't understand her. How can she be like that when she knows that she's one of the best actresses. Why is she so good and gentle with him ? Because he was a bodyguar he met many kinds of people, but he had never thought that a star will behave the best with him. He couldn't believe that some stars may be so good. His thoughts were interrupied by the appearance of the blue haired girl.
"You were wonderful, princess. You don't stop to surprise me every time you get on the stage. Do you want to come out with me to celebrate ? I have a few hours off before the plane takes off."
"Where are you going ?"
"I have to go to Paris. It seems that I have some things to do. But don't worry. I already talked to the producer and I will be back until our scene."
"Um... I understand..."
"So do you want to get out ?"
"No, not tonight. Please excuse me, I'm too tired."
"Don't worry." And he kissed her. " We will spend more time when I get back. i promise that I'll get you something nice from the trip." And he kissed her again. "I will miss you, princess."
"I will miss you, too." said Orihime, even if she didn't believed it.
The boy left finally, after a quarter of an hour. Ichigo could swear that this was the longest fifteen minutes of his life. After that Orihime took a few things and they went to the hotel. Ichigo could recognize that the hotel was the most expensive from the city. Despite that it was incredibly hard to find a room. Orihime didn't seem to be bithered by this, She showed her identity card to the receptionist and he smiled and handed to her a key. The two orange haired teens took the elevator and they went up several floors. After the doors were opened Orihime used her key and they managed to enter in the room. The room was actually a huge appartment that scretched across the entire 7 floor. Ichigo was surprised by the luxury of the apartment. The directors were paying much for their little stars to have part of the best. Orihime threw her bag on the floor and she was lying on a sofa in the living room. She began to massahe her temples in an attempt to relax herself hen she realized that Ichigo was with her. She raised herself immediately on her feet and she began to apologize.
"I'm sorry, Kurosaki-kun. I'm not used to share my apartment with someone."
"Tsh... It's ok. It's not your fault. So I will live here with you ?"
His words make the girl to blush.
"Yes. I have a few rooms as you can see. First room is mine and you can choose other one."
Ichigo didn't care where he will sleep. As long as the room has a bed and a window it's perfect for him. He went into the next room and he couldn't believe what he san see. On a wall it was a gigant TV, on desk it was already a laptop. Under the desk it was a mini fridge with everything that you can need. On the ceiling it was also a screen and you could control the effects with a remote. The room had a window and even a small balcony from where you have a good view of the city. Besides his bed there were two nightstands inside of which they were seceral books and DVSs. In the closet he could already find some stylish outfits suitable for special occasions. Orihime stand outside the room and she was watching him how he was examining everything.
"So do you like it ?" asked him shy.
"It's ok, but it's too much for me. I'm not used to such things."
"I'm glad that you like it." and Orihime gave to him a little menu "You can order whatever you want. I'm going to prepare myself something."
"Why don't you order anything ?"
"That's not my style. I don't like too much attention. I love to cook, my brother teached me."
"Oh, that's nice. Maybe you will cook something for me ?"
"A...a..are you sure ?" asked she excited
"Yes, why not ?"
"Thank you!" and she hugged him.
The boy didn't know how to respond, but fortunately Orihime run in the kitchen. Ichigo had thought a few seconds if he will regret his decision, but he will see that soon. After 20 minutes Orihime knocked at his door and she told to him that their dinner is served. Ichigo exited his room and he realized that the food smells really good. He sat himself in front of orihime while she was watching him closely when he took the first sip.
"So what do you think ?"
"I think that it's pretty good. What's it ?"
"It's a secret recipe of my family. I didn't cooked it for no one until now so I'm happy that you like it." her smile was so beautiful that she made Ichigo to smile too.
Their dinner was silent. Orihime was so happy that she couldn't say nothing more. That was the best dinner ever. After they finished their dinner Ichigo interrupted the silence.
"Why did you wanted to become an actress ? You're not like the rest."
"Really ? Um... It's because my brother. He liked so much when I was on the stage that he helped me to become a star. And I was so happy to see his smile. But it was not only his fault. I love to see the world to smile at my films or my represantations. My dream is to make the world a better place and I managed to do that through film."
"And how you become Grimmjow's girlfriend ?"
"Grimmjow's not so bad, he's somehow a good person after all. I'm his girlfriend because the director thought it would help to increase the audience. Grimmjow is my main partener during the movie. But Grimmjow really likes me."
"Do you like him ?"
"I don't know. Maybe. I'm not in love with him."
"Then why you accept him to behave like that with you."
"I think because I don't want to hurt his feelings."
"You should care more about you." said Ichigo annoyed by the girl's behavior.
"Thank you, Kurosaki-kun." and she kissed him on his cheek. "You're a good friend."
"Tsh... Stop calling me like that... I'm doing only my job." said Ichigo trying to deny her words. Orihime giggled.
"Good night, Kurosaki-kun." and the girl left.
Ichigo sighed. He was thinking it what put him Urahara.