Hey everybody! So since I mentioned it before,I thought I should test this plan out first. I'm speaking of course,about my idea of one-shots! This one was originally a later chapter in my SasuSaku fanfic, It's Only High School, but I decided to upload it 's an IchigoxOrihime one-shot. They aren't my favorite pairing, I ship IchigoxRukia, but they're still cute nonetheless. I hope you enjoy it.


As he continued to hold me, I traced his perfect body with my finger tips. I followed every crevice of his abdomen,circled his navel, and slowed my touch when I reached his hip dents. I repeatedly stroked them lightly, until they disappeared under thickness of the blanket, securely wrapped around our bodies. After a minute or so, I finally got the courage, more like urge, to look up,into the face of the angelic body under my hands.

And there they were, those same beautiful amber orbs from my dream slash worst nightmare. Only this time, they weren't cold or wary. No, this feeling was different, better. The chocolate pools I looked into now were filled with warmth, acceptance, happiness... Love.

For the first time, in a long time, I felt loved. I felt safe. Ever since my brother's death, I was never the same. Never would be. I was transformed into a completely different person, darker, colder. I've become such a harsh character I almost drove the only people I considered family(left) away.

But now, as I lay bare, embraced by the little bit of warmth left in my life, I couldn't help but feel happy. This is it. This is the time to shove the pain away, watch it fade into the darkness that once surrounded my heart. I want this warmth to illuminate on my lost soul,and fill me with life again. This is what I've been waiting for, preying for. and now I was finally receiving it.

At that moment, I knew what I had to do. A sort of payback. I hesitated for a long second,mouth agape. Nothing came out, I couldn't find my voice. But suddenly it just rolled out my mouth without further thought. "Ano..Thank you. Ichigo." I unintentionally whispered. I heard the break in my voice, I'm sure he did too, and the blood began rushing to my cheeks. Just like the first time I met you. Ugh, I'm such an idiot! This was so embarrassing, even more so than lying here naked with him. Wait.. I am naked! Oh no!I shied away from the memories as well as his gaze, not knowing what else to say.

I heard a deep rumble in his throat and noticed it was a chuckle, my faced burned crimson. Then he was quiet again. Before I could think of something to say, he began stroking my hair. It was relaxing as always. He always made me feel so safe, so wanted. He trailed my jaw line until he reached my chin, which he towed to face him.

He then spoke the words I had been waiting for, the warmth my heart needed. "Orihime, I love you. Thank you." And with that, I was brought back to life. I didn't notice the wetness on my face, until Ichigo softly brushed the tear away, and replaced it with a kiss. With love from my strawberry.


R&R Please!Thnx for you time :]