FINALLY:
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH!!
THE FAN FICTION THAT UNRAVELS IS MINE!!
FINALLY:
SUMMARY:
It has been four years since the winter war. Ichigo is studying medicine in Tokyo University while orihime continues to live in Karakura. During a reunion, Ichigo comes to know that Ishida and Orihime are going out together.
Where does that leave him?
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
the fan fiction is called finally cause "finally" an authentic fan fiction attempt from your truly and finally ichigo is making a move on orihime and finally i am going to get some decent reviews!! (hopefully)
CHAPTER 1:
Ichigo looked out the door. There was no sign of Inoue.
He went back in and slumped into the couch, his hands inside his pockets while his feet impatiently drummed the floor. He expected her to be one of the very first to eagerly greet him. But he was disappointed. Now it has been more than half an hour and still no sign of her. He was beginning to worry that maybe she had forgotten all about the reunion.
It has been four years since Aizen's defeat. By the end of the winter war, soul society was strong enough to take care of its own affairs and the need of the gifted youth to assist in battles grew lesser and the teens slowly gave up on the shinigami business. They soon graduated and moved on with their lives. Rukia and Renji moved back to soul society where Renji was promoted to captain of the fifth squad. And Rukia was made vice captain of the sixth squad so she may serve under her brother, Byakuya. After the winter war, Rukia and Renji had entered into a romantic relationship. Byakuya gave them his blessing, though grudgingly. Orihime and Ishida enrolled together in the local university and continued to be friends.
Chad moved back to Mexico where he formed a band of his own called the 'Death Gods'. He was the lead guitarist. It is said to be quiet popular in his country. He does visit Karakura occasionally. Tatsuki became a professional Karate master. She now owned a dojo of her own. She and orihime continued to be best friends. She is believed to be dating the Vizord, Kensei Muruguma.
Ichigo moved to Tokyo to study medicine so he may look after his father's clinic one day. Ichigo surprisingly found that medicine suited him. He one day hoped to extend the Kurosaki clinic into a chain of hospitals through out Japan. He was quiet the ambitious sort! Ichigo was still single despite his popularity with the girls. In high school, the members of the opposite sex have been scared of him. But recently thanks to his angular shoulders, his bulging biceps and raised chest, his fan base has grown exponentially. He was less temperamental and his frown though still in place was mistaken to be a sign of seriousness and maturity which was not entirely false.
He was more polite and easy to get along with. But Kurosaki was still single. He liked college. But he missed home. Every time he thought of Karakura the image of a certain copper headed teen came to his mind. He constantly thought of her and worried about her well being. He believed that after Aizen kidnapping her he had grown over protective of her. But it was long before he realized his regular reverie of her was because he harbored feelings for her.
It has been four years since the gang had last met and they decided to hold a reunion party at Ichigo's house to catch up. Ichigo planned the reunion. Renji and rukia managed to free their schedule. Chad had a concert in Japan that week and without much difficulty he squeezed in the reunion into his agenda. Ichigo was coming home for the semester holidays. He wanted the event to be intimate and personal, so he decided on his house as the venue. He sent his dad and sisters out so they may enjoy the privacy and even cooked dinner, with Yuzu's help.
Chad, Renji, Rukia had arrived. Ishida and orihime were missing. Ishida's absence bothered Ichigo the least. But Orihime's absence made him restless.
"Hey, Rukia, Will Inoue be coming?" he asked cautiously. Ichigo was never known for his patience! All that waiting only contributed to his temper growing thinner by the minute.
Rukia was holding a juice box and a straw. She pierced the straw into the juice box and started to suck on it making a slurping sort of noise. She was seated on the couch, her legs crossed. She was dressed in a blue frock, with a picture of chappy printed across her chest.
"She's with Ishida"
She said, not raising her head to look at him. Her attention entirely focused on the juice box.
Ichigo frowned his characteristic frown. The drumming of his feet grew louder.
"What do you mean 'with him'?"
He enquired even further.
"It means she ll get here when Ishida does"
She concluded not bothering to explain further.
Renji who was mean while busy with the television suddenly joined in the conversation and added,
"Say Rukia, are they going out together?"
Ichigo's drumming abruptly stopped. But only Chad seemed to notice. He raised his head from his magazine and glanced in ichigo's direction to study his expression.
He noticed it was painted mildly surprised.
Chad flipped through the pages randomly but with his eyes steadfast on Ichigo, he continued to watch his friend's expressions.
"What's it to you Renji? Since when was gossiping one of your assets."
Rukia retorted.
"What the hell, Rukia. I was just curious." Renji yelled his nerve pounding on his forehead.
Despite the years, Renji and Rukia were still the same. They did not fuss over each other or display affection like a typical dating couple. Rather they quarreled like an old married couple.
As the duo continued to argue, the door flew open and Ishida walked in. He was dressed in a dark winter coat. Underneath it he wore formals, khaki pants and a plain white shirt seated beneath a black jacket with white buttons. He adjusted his glasses and reached out to grab a smaller hand with elegant fingers and pulled it in. The owner of the hand turned out to be a certain ginger haired girl. The ginger haired girl was dressed in a white skirt and cream colored sweater. Her neck was confined within a scarf, to keep the cold at bay.
Ichigo instantly recognized orihime. He stood up from his chair and gaped at her, his mind blank at the mere sight of her. she was far more beautiful than how he remembered her.
Ichigo saw Ishida dust off snow from the girl's hair with his own hands and smile at her gently. The girl thanked him.
Ichigo suddenly felt blood rush through the entire length of his body. His teeth clenched, he pretended to smile as the pair walked towards them. But his left eye was madly twitching and his eyes held a murderous glare.
Ichigo's fake smile slightly disturbed Chad.
"The weather is outrageous"
Ishida commented, dusting snow off his own coat as he made his way into the house.
"You alright, Orihime?"
He asked his companion.
"I am fine, Uryu kun"
Ichigo observed the lack of honorifics and the casual use of first name. He wondered how close they had gotten over the years and if his absence might have caused a rift between himself and orihime. He hoped not.
Ishida looked at Ichigo and smiled feebly. Ichigo noticed that he was taller and better built. He was beginning to resemble his own father, Ryuuken Ishida.
"Hello Kurosaki"
He greeted and formally extended his arms to shake Ichigo's.
Ichigo did not budge. His hands were firmly planted in his pocket.
Renji, Rukia and Chad watched amused.
"I agree. No use pretending we like each other."
Having said that, Ishida removed his knee length black winter coat and hung it on the wooden hanger. He then pulled out a chair and sat next to Chad.
Ichigo turned his attention to Inoue. She smiled warmly at him. It made the butterflies in his stomach flutter madly.
"Kurosaki kun"
She began.
But she was cut off mid-sentence as Ichigo said
"I am happy to see you Inoue"
He noticed that Inoue herself was taller. She was still as curvaceous as ever, her long copper hair falling well below her shoulders. Her blue hairpins, the source of her God-like mysterious power were still in place, holding her bangs from falling into her eyes. She had grown if possible more beautiful than ever.
Ichigo would later blame his actions on the Sake he had been drinking. As he watched her, he defied all logics by pulling her into a close embrace.
"I missed you"
He whispered gently into her ears. He felt her body rub and against his and it felt oddly good. He inhaled her scent and closed his eyes, intoxicated by her.
He smiled as he reluctantly let go of her. The rest of the gang watched, some with their mouths open wide, mystified by the sight of a hugging and smiling Ichigo. They hadn't thought him potential of physical contact unless it was to kick someone's ass.
Orihime herself was slightly taken back. She gaped at him in apparent disbelief.
She recovered and added,
"I missed you too, Kurosaki Kun." She blushed slightly as she uttered those words.
She removed her woolen scarf and placed them on the hanger and took a seat next to Ishida.
Ichigo's scowl resurfaced.
The dinner was spent in typical Bleach fashion.
Renji and Rukia were engaged in a pointless argument. Chad, silent as always, keeping to himself. And Ichigo was glaring at Ishida and Orihime as they laughed together over some personal joke.
"You are too kind Uryu Kun"
He heard orihime tell Ishida. Ishida thanked her for the compliment and continued to engage her in a conversation.
'The hell he is! That stuck-up Quincy'
Ichigo thought grudgingly.
Ishida turned to face Ichigo. He smirked knowingly at Ichigo. It made Ichigo's blood boil.
AUTHORS NOTE:
i usually kill people in my stories or people are already dead to begin with.
this one is different.
so i worry.
is it good?
did i do well?
why don't you tell me?
REVIEW PPL!!
signing off for now,
the moodycrab3