(A/N): To express my happiness that Ichigo and Orihime made canon, I've decided to make dribbles concerning their love leading up to the ten-year time skip.
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach, that right goes to Tite Kubo. I am just a grateful fan for the past 15 years.
Hands
Their love wasn't loud, obnoxious or open. No it was quiet, subtle, and hidden.
A simple gesture was all it took to redefine their relationship.
It happened after defeating Yhwach.
It was when Rukia was bickering with Renji about a cut he received during the fight.
It was when Chad and Ganju came back from their battle to expressed their happiness at seeing Uryū.
It was during this small gathering of victory that Ichigo and Orihime's hand sought out one another.
There was no loud declaration or raging blush coming from the two teens.
Nope, just a small declaration of their mutual affections.