Hello! hottfroggy here! So, a long time ago, I had this idea that I would write a short IchiHime one-shot everyday for one year. But I just didn't know how to get started! Well, thanks to some genius (I will find out who ou are!), I was able to get started and they have my greatest gratitude.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach or an of its characers. ^_^

March 31, 2009

contretemps; noun

An inopportune or embarrassing situation or event; a hitch

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Another day...

Orihime slowly opened her eyelids as the sunshine's rays shimmered across her face. The time was 6:28 am, and her alarm clock would go off soon at 6:40. She always liked to be early at school....

She unrolled out of bed, and started to begin her morning ritual.

"Ichiigooo!! Your gonna be late for school again!"

"Late for school!? What?"

A boy in his teens with mussy, bright orange hair flung the covers off of his body and sprang up from his heavenly slumber. He was going to be late for school. Again.

"Ichigo! I said you're gonna be late!" said his younger sister Yuzu from the other side of the door.

"Yeah, I know that, Yuzu!"

"Well, you don't have to be so mean about it," she said as she walked away in defeat.

Now left alone, Ichigo started to hastily throw his own clothes off and then on again.

The bell rang.

"Hey, Orihime, what did you bring for lunch today?"

It was lunch time, and students of Karakura High flocked in and out of classrooms, catching up with friends or wanting extra study time.

"Thanks for asking, Tatsuki! Today, I brought a chocolate cake sandwich that has egg and wasabi in it! Would you like some? It's really good," Oirhime offered as her explanation.

Tatsuki felt her stomach do somersaults. "Ah, that's okay, Orihime. I have my own food anyways."

"Attention! All students currently enrolled in a sport, report immediately to the Gym! Again..."

Tatsuki paused her and Orihime's stroll to their usual spot.

"Man, looks like I can't join you for lunch today. Will you okay all by yourself, Orihime?"

Orihime puffed out her chest and made a face full of glory. "Don't worry about me, Tatsuki! It's about time I take care of myself." She smiled her bright smile.

"Well, whatever you say. Bye Orihime!" And with that, Tatsuki was off.

"I wonder where everybody is today..."

The rooftop of Orihime's school was bare, which was where she and her friends usually sat for lunch.

"Well, I guess I won't mind eating alone today," Orihime said cheerfully, pulling out her concoction of a meal. She unwrapped it and took a large bite and chewed her food enthusiastically, enjoying the taste.

"Hey! Watch out for that -"

And with that, Orihime tripped over a rooftop ventilator and fell face forward, smashing her lunch right into her face.

"Hey, Orihime! Are you okay? You know, you really should watch out on where you're going."

Looking up at the one who heeded their warning and wiping away the cake mess from her eyes, Orihime felt a pulse run throughout her body, heard the loud thud of her heart, cringed at the butterflies in her stomach. The invisible hole in her chest....

"Ichigo! I, uh, um... See you in class!" Utterly mortified, Orihime quickly stood up and dashed off towards the door leading to the stairwell, to her haven.

"Hey! Are you even okay? Sheesh," shouted Ichigo after the auburn-haired girl, though it was little too late.

The girl's like a magnet to danger, Ichigo thought to himself.

Behind the door, Orihime let out a heavy sigh and slumped against the wall, sitting on a step.

The guy's like a magnet to my heart.

A/N: So, how was it? I know it's not the most fabulous thing in the world and I know people here like long stories, but soon, this will be a big, gigantic collection of stories, and I am determined to see it through. However, do not expect an update every single day! But don't worry; I will post the chapters missed in one sitting. It's jsut that I don't have access to the computer everyday. *mublegrumble* Moms...

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