Hi everyone! I know, I'm sorry, I should be working on my other fanfics, but I feel depressed. Oh yeah, also, this story is kinda sad, and I tried to make it emotional. Um, also, I don't own Bleach. Yeah...
Edit 5/12/14: Hi guys! I know, I haven't been on FF in so long, too long! But I'm gonna be more active now, and will be updating my other stories and whatnot so yay, I'm back!
Orihime POV
I hummed nervously. Today was the day. Today was the day I was going to confess to Kurosaki-kun. School had just ended, and I planned to do it while we walked home together. We were friends, in the same group, so I really hoped he'd accept. I was really in love with him. I couldn't get him out of my mind at all! He was always on the edge of my thoughts somewhere.
To my utter dismay, it began to rain heavily just before we left school. I hadn't bought an umbrella. Groaning, I chided myself and tugged on my long, unusual orange hair. Orange like Kurosaki-kun's. Smiling a bit, I let it go. I loved my hair. It was something me and Kurosaki-kun had in common. Feeling a presence behind me- a sort of sixth sense I developed after going to the Soul Society for the first time-I turned around. There was Kurosaki-kun, holding an umbrella. "You forget your umbrella?" I nodded sheepishly, and he sighed. "Come here. You can share mine." I blushed.
"N-no way! I could never trouble you like that, Kurosaki-kun! I'm fine, really!" He just stared at me with a raised eyebrow, and I gave in. I walked quite close to him, still blushing, but hoping that he didn't notice. Besides, this would give me a better chance to confess.
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We were about half way home now, and no one was really around, so I decided now was as good a time as any to confess. Drawing in a deep breath, I summoned up my courage, nerves zinging through me, making my body hum. "U-um, Kurosaki-kun, could I please talk to you for a second?" He raised his eyebrows in question.
"Sure, what's up?" He said that in a gruff, but not unkind way. I loved how he could pull that off. It was one of the many things that made me fall for him. I stopped walking, and he stopped beside me questioningly. Taking another deep, nervous breath, I let out a string of words. They just kind of...tumbled out.
"K-Kurosaki-kun, I'm in love with you! Please let me be your girlfriend! I swear I'd never let you down, and I'd love you forever!" He stood there, eyes wide, and I met his gaze, trying to convey how sincere my words were. He didn't reply straight away, and I began to get worried. Fidgeting, I tore my eyes away from his, and they landed on the sidewalk, watching patterns that the rain made as it met the concrete.
"I-Inoue? I, actually Kuchiki, she-" He cut off abruptly, and my eyes widened. Him and Kuchiki were...of course. She was so smart and strong and pretty, while I was just...me. I could feel tears forming in my eyes. It hurt. My heart, a hole was being burned into it. Frozen for a second, I just stood there. To my horror, I realized that my tears had spilled over. "Inoue! wait, I-"
"It's fine, Kurosaki-kun! It hurts now, but I know I'll be able to get over you. Th-thank you for being honest. I-I need to hurry and get home. Nii-chan's waiting for me. Good bye." I smiled through my tears, though my heart ached so much. Then I turned and began to sprint to my house. I was immediately soaked to the bone, but I didn't care. Heart. Pain. Stop. Broken. It hurt so much!
I finally reached my home. I fumbled for my key and finally managed to get the door open. Then I slammed it shut behind me. I was so cold that I was shivering, and that only contributed to my misery. I heard a dull thump, but ignored it. Tearing off my shoes, I collapsed against the door, the tiles to the entrance way even more freezing than the rain. Pulling my knees to my chest, More tears fell and huge sobs racked my body. I couldn't stop the tears. My heart, it felt like it was being torn. Kurosaki-kun loved someone else. He didn't love me. My sobs filled the whole house. "Why?" I sobbed unintelligibly. I already knew why, but it didn't help to ease my heart at all. I realized that I should be trying to get over this. If Kurosaki-kun and Kuchiki-san wanted to be together, then who was I to stop them? I should be congratulating them! I was just being selfish. But I couldn't bring myself to stop crying just yet. I wanted more time to me. I needed more time to me. More selfishness, but I couldn't help it.
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When I'd finally calmed down somewhat, and the sobs had finally stopped, I peeked through my fingers, and to my horror, in front of me I saw a picture frame laying face down on the floor. It was Sora's picture. No way. I hurriedly crawled forward and picked it up. There was a huge crack in the middle, right where his face was. For some reason, this just made me sadder. Was that even possible? I clutched it to my chest, and though tears slid down my cheeks, I didn't sob. "N-Nii-chan. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to drop you." I whispered shakily, throat hoarse from earlier. The frame was hard against my chest, and I wished for the warm, engulfing hug my brother had always provided me more than anything. Even though Kurosaki-kun's rejection hurt this much, Nii-chan would have fixed my heart for me. I stood up and put him back on the wall where he'd previously been. "There you go." I frowned, looking at the crack in his face. I traced it with a finger. I would need to buy a new frame. Then I turned around. For the first time, it hit me. How big this house was. How empty it was. How alone I was. This house that I had known for years, it was almost hauntingly quiet. I suddenly felt very small. I sighed as I was assaulted by waves of exhaustion. I felt like an emptied out, crusty shell. Walking in a zombie-like state to my room, I collapsed onto my bed without changing clothes. I was too tired to do anything right now. I just wanted to sleep...
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I don't know if I did get any sleep or not. But before I knew it, a hand was shaking me roughly. Shivering, I buried deeper into the blankets. I was getting the chills. "Nii-chan, it's too early to wake up now..."
"Inoue! Wake up!" With a jolt, I pushed myself up. That was Kurosaki-kun's voice. What? "Inoue, I'm sorry! I love you too!" I stared at him uncomprehendingly. How did he get inside? Finally, I realized what he said and my eyes widened. I could feel dried tears crusted on my face and I quickly tried to wipe them away.
"B-but you and Kuchiki-san...you said-"
"No! There is nothing between me and Kuchiki! I was really shocked when you said that. But what I was trying to say was that Kuchiki predicted this! I want to be with you! Please! I'm sorry I hurt you! But I swear it won't happen again!" He gripped my shoulders and stared into my eyes as he said this with such intensity that a thrill ran through my body. Once again, my eyes began to well with tears.
"Kurosaki-kun..."
"What's wrong? Did you change your mind?" The alarm and disappointment in his eyes were obvious, even if he tried to hide it. I giggled, then tackle-hugged him.
"Never. I already told you, I'd love you forever..."
Hey~ Please review! I shamelessly beg you! Was it emotional enough? Did anyone cry at all? Or even just think it was sad? I'd love to know. Thanks for reading!