So, I've been in a writing mood. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing *laughs* One thing I wish for is that I can keep it up =) Makes people more happy that I'm updating and such. Seriously, I thank you guys for the reviews and hopefully you'll enjoy this chapter! I think I'll update the story every 2 weeks or so. It's not a long story. So there won't be a LOT that happens I guess.


After the bell had rang, signaling to the students that the day was over, Ichigo made his way home. During lunch, he had gotten all of Orihime's homework and notes for any of the classes that she'd missed that day. He'd have to thank Tatsuki later for letting him know her schedule. Otherwise it would've been a LOT harder getting everything.

He was preparing himself for being attacked by his father. However, when he got home, the door was locked and there was a note on the door. Looking confused, Ichigo took the piece of paper off and read it.

"Dear son, I had to attend a last minute conference in Tokyo. I took the girls with me and we'll be gone for the weekend.

- Love Isshin

Ps. Don't do anything naughty while your papa is away!"

Ichigo's vein popped. Crumpling the piece of paper, he grumbled about how idiotic his father was. Once he threw it away, he went into his pockets and grabbed the keys for the door. Unlocking it, he entered the house and set his bag down.

He knew Yuzu had cleaned it before they had left. Not wanting to leave a mess, Ichigo quickly headed to his room and gathered some of the things he was going to need. He wasn't sure if sleeping over there was a good idea. But Tatsuki had somehow convinced him that Orihime wouldn't completely chew his face off.

"If you think Orihime would do something like that, you're an idiot. You should know just as much as I do that she would never yell at any of us. I don't see why you think you're any different, Ichigo."

He sighed. He knew that she was right. After all, the only people she ever yelled at was Grimmjow, Aizen and a few others. But they were her enemies.

Shaking his head, he grabbed whatever he could see and tossed it in the bag he had grabbed. He made sure to pack important things. Luckily, he had all his notes and all his textbooks with him. They may not be in the same class, but they did have the same teachers. So whatever she was learning, he was most likely learning as well.

Once he checked that he had everything, Ichigo closed his bedroom door.


Getting to her house wasn't the hard part. It was thinking about what he was going to say to her. Surely Tatsuki hadn't told Orihime that he was going to be spending the weekend with her. Which made it more difficult for him.

He had a feeling that she wouldn't be comfortable being alone with a boy. But then again, it beats being alone.

His palms were sweaty. Swallowing whatever saliva he could produce, Ichigo lifted his hand and knocked on her door.

At first he was getting anxious. What if she's not home? Or maybe she's in the bath. Oh god! Then I'd be interrupting and it would be awkward! Ahhh! I knew this wasn't going to be a good ide-"

Ichigo was lost in his thoughts when the door opened and the auburn healer popped her head out the window. Her expression was of shock at first. But when they locked eyes, she shook her head and smiled.

"Good evening Kurosaki-kun! I'm sorry I'm not really nice looking at the moment." She laughed awkwardly. "Come in." She stepped aside and let him walk in through the door.

Closing the door behind her, she turned to ask what he was doing here when she noticed the two bags.

"Why do you have your bags here Kurosaki-kun?"

Turning to look at her, he dropped his bags down and ran his hand through his hair. "Well, Tatsuki came up to me today. She told me how you weren't feeling good and that she wasn't going to be here this weekend."

Orihime blinked. "Tatsuki-chan did? I told her I was going to be fine. I don't know why she fusses about these things. It's only the stomach flu. It's nothing serious."

"Yeah, well, she did. She even took the liberty of asking me to stay with you for the whole weekend. Luckily the old man is gone for the weekend-"

He stopped when he noticed her eyes widen. "She did what? Why would she do that?"

"She's just concerned for you. I've noticed that she's been like this since I brought you back from Hueco Mundo. Honestly, I don't blame her. But I think she could dial it down a notch. Of couse I'd never tell her that. She'd just kick my ass."

She giggled. "Yep. Tatsuki-chan is very strong! Although not as strong as you, Kurosaki-kun!"

He half smiled. "Glad you think that Inoue. But are you okay? Y'know, with me, staying here with you for the weekend?"

Orihime was silent. She was thinking about the situation and how she should handle it. It'll just be me and him. We'll be all by ourselves. Not that I have to worry. Kurosaki-kun will protect me. But why now? Ah. I won't worry about it so much. I should just enjoy this weekend as much as possible!

She nodded. "Un! I'm fine with you staying here. But, what about your family?"

"My dad had a last minute conference to go to. He took Yuzu and Karin with him. So I was going to be alone in my house this weekend."

"Well, now we'll both be alone for the weekend."

"Yeah. Oh! And here's your homework. I even got the notes for you. Tatsuki reminded me to do that before I left school. We don't want you falling behind like last time."

She took the work from his hands and placed it on the table. "Thank you very much. Kurosaki-kun is very kind."

He blushed. "I would do anything I can to help you, Inoue. Don't be afraid to ask me for it when you need it."

This caused her to blush as well. The air was tense as they contemplated what to say. Finally Orihime had broke the silence.

"So, wanna watch a movie?"