Best Lovers, Best Friends

A/N: Hey! Hi, how ya doin? Good hope. I'm sorry this story's been delayed the longest. 3: I didn't get a chance to explain why it took so long, but it's on my homepage if you wanna know why or anything. It took so long to finally get a computer, but on the bright side, I've been having LOADS of time to write on paper in my spare time. So this story and My Unknown Love will be updated as frequently as possible :3

But still, I am so, so, SO sorry D: I won't be moving again (hopefully) for a very very long time. So that's a bonus right…right? –gets chased by angry mob- ! Ah! Ok ok I'll stop now XD

Hope you like it. :3

School (how fun)

"Hey Tatsuki?" Orihime asked as she turned her head to face the love of her life.

Tatsuki regained herself after not two minutes ago laughing at her adorable girlfriend. She tried to explain how chickens crossed the road, but her version was so much more creative it was hard not to laugh. "Yea Orihime what is it?"

"Well…" Orihime shifted her gaze the cemented sidewalk next to the road they were walking. "It's just that … do you … that is, have you ever …" She trailed off. She knew what she was trying to say, but didn't really thing she could put it into a coherent sentence.

Tatsuki saw the concerned and slightly confused look on Orihime's beautiful face. Tatsuki grinned and lightly trailed her hand from Orihime's up her slender side until it was placed on her delicate hips. This earned a blush from her loving red head and she turned to face Tatsuki yet again.

"Orihime, is something bothering you baby? If someone's bothering you I'll kick their sorry ass a million times over, just tell me." Tatsuki said semi serious in hopes of cheering her loving Orihime up.

Orihime smiled, but it wasn't the enthusiastic smile that came along with a giggle that Tatsuki had always loved. She placed her other hand on Tatsuki's hand that was around her waist. "Tatsuki… I…" Was all she got out before she bit her lip and gazed yet again at the ground. Her eyes were hidden behind her long red hair that had slipped over her shoulder.

She stopped walking forward and Tatsuki stopped right beside her. Two seconds later and she flipped her hair out of her face to face her for the third time. "Tatsuki, would … would you leave me if you had to?" The question made Tatsuki blink in surprise.

What's gotten into her? "Orihime I—"

"Tatsuki I love you, but if you had to leave me, would you?" She asked again, her voice starting to crack and tears were beginning to show in the corners of her eyes. Tatsuki watched in heart ache as she saw a single tear trail down her gorgeously pale face. The sight made Tatsuki want nothing else but to kiss those tears away. To make her ditzy, adorable, loving, and beautiful girlfriend stop crying and once again be the ever optimistic, joyful, and amazing girl that she was and always will be.

She could only watch as she tried to listen through Orihime's cracked voice to try and understand what made her this upset. "T-Tatsuki I … what if your parents made us stop being together or ship you away? Or what if you get bored with me, or - or --" Tears were streaming down her cheeks.

Before she could speak anything more, Tatsuki pulled her into a breathtaking but gentle embrace. One hand stayed wrapped around Orihime's waist and pulled her closer to never let her go. The other hand went to Orihime's radiantly smooth hair and cupped the back of her neck as Orihime rested her head in the crook of Tatsuki's neck. The world was going in slow motion and Orihime could see nothing but Tatsuki. And Tatsuki could see nothing but Orihime.

Orihime. "Orihime … I would never leave you. I would never let anyone else have you. I don't deserve an amazing girl like you… but I can say without even hesitating that I've always loved you. That I'm always going to love you. Please believe that." Orihime couldn't help but feel a little lightheaded being so close to her. Her tears had stopped and she could only feel bliss being held by Tatsuki.

Tatsuki brought the hand that was around her neck under her chin and lifted it ever so lightly so that they were gazing deeply into each other's eyes. Orihime blinked as she saw Tatsuki begin to frown. "I'm sorry if I've done something stupid to make you feel this way Orihime. But I love you so much. Tell me if I'm being a shitty girlfriend ok? Or even a shitty friend. I just want your happiness Orihime."

Orihime immediately felt guilt. Oh Tatsuki, that's not what I meant at all. I didn't mean to make you feel this way …

Tatsuki smiled warmly at her as she continued. "I want to hear your laugh. Feel your skin. And see that breathtaking smile over and over again.

If someone took you away from me, if I wasn't with you, it would be like taking my air. And I need air to live. I need you Orihime. I'd lose the ultimate champion ships pansy-style before I ever lose you." She smiled as she saw the adorable shocked look on Orihime's face as she leaned out further.

"Really? You'd do that for me??" she said so seriously.

Tatsuki smirked and trailed a hand down her back to her skirt. "That's not all I'd do for you." She kissed her neck.

Orihime had gone beyond blushing this time. She was at least 40 shades of red all over. "Tatsuki!" she pouted and hid in Tatsuki's neck. This pleased Tatsuki. "Haha. But baby, we could take a detour--"

"Oh my gosh! Tatsuki, we're going to be so late!" Orihime interrupted with more shock on her face. She backed out of Tatsuki and (not purposefully) almost knocked Tatsuki off her feet. Almost though. She wasn't Japan's Girl Champion boxer for nothing after all.

Orihime turned around to see Tatsuki shaking her head. "Come on Tatsuki we gotta go!" she said in a sort of pout and grabbed Tatsuki's hand.

Tatsuki couldn't help but smile. "Ok, ok. I'm coming."

Orihime smiled when she saw Tatsuki. "Tatsuki. I'm so happy with you. You're so amazing." This time it was Tatsuki who went a little pink. She patted Orhime's head. "Yea, well you bring me to my knees cutie." Orihime blushed more , of course. Both of them had completely forgot about being late for school. Or at least, Orihime forgot. Tatsuki just didn't care. She'd take this gorgeous hottie over school anyday.

In the middle of their flirting Orihime opened her eyes in time to see a dot of bright orange dot not far behind them. She smiled largely. "Hey! Tatsuki, look it's Ichigo." She said enthusiastically and waved. He didn't make any signs of acknowledgment.

… Which means he's in his own little world again. –sigh- well. Orihime wants him up here, and I guess it wouldn't hurt to save his ass from getting hit by a car or something.

She shrugged to herself and took a deep breath and cupped one hand to her mouth so her voice could be even louder. "Hey Ichigo!! Get your ass up here and come walk with us!!" Orihime waved again and was excited to see that he looked up and lifted his hand. She, on the other hand, was practically bouncing up and down waving. Tatsuki shook her head and pulled her hand up to kiss it. This calmed Orihime down instantly and blushed. Tatsuki laughed to herself. Always fun to do that.

Ichigo was like a stone wall sometimes. But don't let that fool you, he could be a real softie when he wants to. But lately he's been so uptight and distant, well, more than usual. Orihime adored Ichigo, for God knows why. Tatsuki had known him since grade school and they practically grew up together so she could tell when something was bugging him, like right now for instance. He looked more zoned out and silent as ever. But she also knew that if something was really bothering him, eventually he'd come to her. He always did, just like she'd go to him if something big was bugging her. It was cool between them.

To Orihime, he looked like the same tough guy like always. So she thought nothing was wrong, no one did. He was hard to read and even Tatsuki had trouble picking up on what was up with him lately. Mysterious, but ever bad ass.

"How's it going Tatsuki? You spend a night with Orihime again?"

Tatsuki smirked and snaked her arm around Orihime's waist pulling her closer. "Of course, like I can let such a gorgeous babe like her sleep alone." She said making Orihime hide in her neck with blushes. Ichigo just grinned at them but once again his smile seemed half forced to Tatsuki, Orihime noticed it as well, but did well at hiding her concern for now. Oh Ichigo, what could we do to make you smile again? She put on a face of fierce determination. Well don't you worry Ichigo, I'll figure out something!

By that time Orihime had wondered over by herself and was holding her arms out in a dramatic pose. Ichigo and Tatsuki weren't surprised, but a little confused.

"Uh…" they said at the same time. Orihime quickly scrambled back over tot Tatsuki. "Oh, um, I was just wondering where that bird came from." She said swinging Tatsuki's hand around. The spiky heads decided to just shrug this one off as another Orihime-cute-and-crazy-moment and they progressed down the street babbling together about random things.

The three eventually made it to the school and Orihime felt accomplished that she at least made Ichigo talk a little in conversation. Just like every morning, the three hand around until the two idiots show up (Keigo and Mizuiru … but mainly Keigo) and Chad who was practically a stone wall, both in size and personality.

The bell rang and the stampede of students filled the hallways in globs of people in no time flat. Through a few years of experience, Orihime would sneak through Dr. Collin's window on the first floor. That way they could avoid the traffic and said teacher was hardly ever in his classroom except when the actual class started. Which was very convenient for the two of them.

Tatsuki may be right up there with world champion boxing, but she still wanted to squeeze the life out of Orihime when she giggled and smiled and pretty much breathed. Since she didn't want to squeeze her to death, she settled on lifting her up in the air and hugging her senseless when she brought the gorgeous girl back down.

"God Orihime I love you." She said kissing her red head. Trying very hard to stay still and not squirm, Orihime giggled and replied with blushing sincerity. "I love you too Tatsuki … but um …" She motioned to her tiny waist being pulled into Tatsuki and her very large chest getting crushed in the embrace. "I kinda can't breath."

Tatsuki blinked then let go grinning. "Sorry baby, I just can't help it, you make me so crazy when I'm around you." Tatsuki added coolly and kissed her neck. Orihime took in a sharp breath. "Tatsuki…" She said smiling and her cheeks burning. The tomboy laughed. "Ok I'll quit teasing you." She winked, but just had to kiss her beautiful girlfriend one more time.

Just then Dr. Collin himself coughed, interrupting their sweet kiss. The tomboy closed her eyes and sighed, turning towards the nonchalant teacher. He took a sip of his coffee and walked over to his desk. Orihime was apologizing in between every breath, the blush never leaving her pinked porcelain face while Tatsuki just ushered her forgetful girlfriend out the door and to her class. How many times have we been caught in that same place and every time she freaks out … God it's adorable.

Dr. Collin shrugged and leaned back in his chair reading the paper. 'oh well' could be read perfectly on his aged face.

Orihime held her hands together and babbled nervously to herself about how Mr. Collin would surely be angry at them and hate them forever and roast there heads on a stake of doom. Tatsuki stuffed her hands in her pockets and waited patiently for her love to run out of breath and calm down. Then she laughed. "Baby you know Dr. Collin doesn't even give a fuck. Don't freak out so much." She patted Orihime's troubled head and almost instantly the adorable worry lifted off her face and she smiled so sweetly. "Yea, you're right Tatsuki you're always right." This time it was she who leaned in and kissed the tomboy making her cheeks turn a light tinge of pink.

Orihime smiled feeling accomplished and skipped into her classroom without her adorable girlfriend. She leaned back out the door still smiling. "I'll see you after class Tatsuki!" She waved.

Tatsuki shook her head smiling. It faded when she saw the many layers of students ogling her girlfriend when she walked to her desk, naïve to the whistle calls and wondering eyes. Tatsuki frowned deeply almost growling and stomped over towards the entrance of the classroom door. She slammed her palm quickly and loudly into the doorway and gave every person, boy and girl alike, a glare that could be read as clear as the day:stay the fuck away from my girlfriend or I will make sure that your worthless life is pounded out of you and nothing is left but shitty meat that had once been your body.

After she was sure everyone got the message, Tatsuki allowed her terrifying glare to subside back to normal. After she organized all her craft supplies, Orihime looked up innocently to see Tatsuki and smiled even more. She waved at Tatsuki and Tatsuki smiled back nodding.

Soon Tatsuki was in her own class smiling to herself. God baby I can definitely see why everyone calls you a Goddess. Because you are without a doubt. You're the most beautiful, sweetest, caring, creative, amazing Goddess in all time Orihime. She looked up at the group of guys crowding around a table that she knew were yet another group of Orihime stalkers (also that she knew she probably had to "take care of" later) and sighed again. But Jeez it just gets harder and harder every year to keep these creepy fucking asses off of you … But I'd do it any day as long as I'm with you.

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A/N: Again, I am forever grateful for those of you that haven't given up on me –sells soul- I am so so sorry for the delay, lotta shit and stuff, you guys know what I mean. But I swear there will be no more taking-for-fucking-ever updates like before! Everything's set up so no more distractions! At least, not big ones. XD haha.

Well I hope you liked the 2nd chapter :3 review if you do.