Ichigo gritted his teeth impatiently, drumming his finger tips on his study table.

His room is dark, only lightened by the dim light of his table lamp. Crossing his arms in front of him, he leaned back on his chair. Sighing, he reached for his phone and flipped it open.

His wallpaper greeted him.

Red-orange hair framing her creamy face, cheeks blushing healthily.

Her large gray eyes were closed, crinkling into half-moons. Her lips in a wide smile, her white teeth peeking. Both her hands were tucked under her chin.

Orihime didn't know that Ichigo snapped a picture of her while they're on a date.

She only beamed at him that time, while his phone on his hand.

He had done that kind of trick for a long time. Placing both his elbows on the table while she's busy talking in front of him . He would pretend tinkering his phone and when she finds it odd for him to be so occupied with his phone, she will ask if there is any problem. He'll quickly shove it on his pocket and told her that it's his dad sending him some chain messages again.

She wouldn't notice it but his phone had already tons of her stolen pictures. Which he hides and didn't bother to share with anyone.

That afternoon, they agreed to study on his place, all of them attended except Orihime.

It really made him furious when he learned from his sister that his girlfriend only passed by just to give the breads and told that she wouldn't make it. He asked again if Orihime did tell more especially where the hell she will go but the blonde only glared at him, placing her hands on her waists as she whispered.

"How dare you Ichi-nii?! Why did Orihime-nee-chan cr-"

Yuzu sighed and didn't finished her words, shaking her head.

Ichigo was left hanging on his spot, surprised.

Soon, Tatsuki and Ishida came. The black-haired girl asked him if where is Orihime and warned him that the bubbly girl shouldn't be this late.

Chad, Mizuiro and Keigo who came first than the two shrugged while Ichigo told them what he learned from his sister.

Tatsuki gave him a boring look before holding her phone and started dialing some numbers.

"You guys don't mess in my room. I'll go and look for her." His eyes narrowed at Keigo who tensed at his spot, fidgeting.

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When he got to her apartment she is nowhere to be found. He didn't waste any time and decided to look for her at the bakery.

His instincts flared, he didn't want these familiar feelings to rose up on his mind again. He is careful to locate her warm reiatsu and luckily found it.

He stopped in front of the shop and there she is.

By looking at her from his spot, he could sense that something is off on her. The usual glow on her face is gone, she only smiles faintly whenever costumers approaches the counter.

Without any hesitations, he marched inside the shop, hands on his pockets.

The auburn-haired girl seemed to be in daze, not sensing his presence. She only sighed, shoulders slumped and small. Her hair was held by a ponytail, long locks falling straightly behind her.

He reached over the counter, eyes narrowed and directed at the small girl.

He was about to speak when the said girl turned around, facing him fully but not looking up at him.

"Good afternoon." she said plainly, looking at the black plastic tray that she placed on top of the counter.

Bowing her head she continued, "What is your order, Sir?"

Ichigo smirked, placing both of his hands on the counter. "You," he said deeply.

Orihime being her usual self as a daydreamer blinked and sighed. "There's no 'you' bread available Sir, you could choose anything in here." she pointed lazily on the glass container beside the counter, where the sweets were placed.

A low chuckle escaped the substitute's lips. He reached forward his fingers slowly tucking some fallen bangs behind her ear.

Orihime squeaked surprisingly, her eyes shooting up, meeting with Ichigo's chocolate eyes.

"K-kurosaki-kun!" Her eyes sparkled at the sight of him, her face glowing with a smile.

He offered her a small smile which made the girl beam in response.

"W-what are you doing in here?" she stutters, eyes boring on him.

He shrugged and his famous scowl appeared. "You didn't told me that you're going to have an overtime?"

Orihime opened her mouth, not knowing what exactly to say as she remembered his previous confession to her being.

"I f-forgot." she whispered.

He nodded, his smile replacing his scowling visage. "Nah, It's okay." he paused and their eyes met.

Orihime swallowed, hurriedly looking away. "Y-you should head back now Kurosaki-kun."

"I'll wait." he walked backwards, still looking at her. He placed himself at the nearest table and a grin appeared on his face. "I'll wait until you finish your shift."

The girl blinked and confusedly dropped her eyes on the counter. Kurosaki-kun is making fun of me.

Her hands clenched into fists as she released a deep sigh. She bit her bottom lip and looked at him.

"Let's stop this Kurosaki-kun."

He arched a brow and turned to look at her, "You say, Hime?"

She bowed her head, hiding her face. "I said..." she inhaled deeply, gathering her strength as possibly as she could. "Let's stop this already."

"..."

Ichigo remained sitting, his face was twisted into something confused and shock.

"I-I know I dont deserve someone like you and..." Orihime couldn't hold back anymore, her eyes tearing and lips curling. "... Im really sorry for troubling you because of my feelings."

"I know that Kurosaki-kun only thinks of me as a friend, not more than that, I knew it. B-but you dont really need to force yourself to love me back."

Ichigo gaped at her disbelievingly. His brown eyes wide in anticipation.

"I only date Orihime because I pity her."

"...and I only want her because of her body."

"You don't have to pity me, Kurosaki-kun." She raised her face, eyes staring directly at him.

Ichigo furrowed his brows and stood up, his legs strides towards her swiftly.

"What are you talking about?" he growled, eyes flashing.

She shook her head and walked at the back of the counter. Ichigo faintly heard her exchange some talk with her employer and in seconds, he saw her removed her apron and grabbed her bag.

"Orihime..." he blocked her way as she finally made her way out of the counter, cheeks stained with her tears.

His nostrils flared when she ignored him and walked past him.

They're already walking along the street when his patience snapped and he believed that he couldn't let her do this to him anymore.

"Hime..." he snatched her elbow and turned her roughly to face him. "What the hell's going on?"

She didn't spare a glance at him.

He lightly shook her body but Orihime only cried quietly.

"Im sorry..." he whispered, pulling her to his chest.

Orihime squirmed out of his grip and successfully made it. Ichigo looked at her intently, his hands softening and when he is about to hold her again, Orihime quickly turned around and run as fast as she could.

It hurts...

That night, Orihime locked herself inside of her apartment, not bothering to explain her feelings to anyone.

Only one thing is for sure, things between the two of them will never be the same.

Ichigo remained silent when he got back, his friends seemed to notice his mood and told him that they were already finished studying.

Tatsuki who insisted to stay and probably ask what happened to him and Orihime was quietly dragged forcibly by Mizuiro and Keigo.

Shaking his head out of his musings, he feel so damned and stupid.

He know he's dense and maybe, didn't notice his mistakes that day that offended his girlfriend but he knew and it was clear that Orihime will never do that kind of thing, especially to him.

Scowling deeply, he dialed her number and was determined to solve everything between them.

Because God knows that when this misunderstanding between them lasts for another day, he'll loose her for good.

a/n: I know, Im very sorry if I didn't update as quickly as I said. Midterms got in the way and that made so busy reviewing my pointers. Your reviews are really great guys! It made me happy and I really appreciate it :D Review again if you have time and thank you for reading! I apologize for any grammar, spelling etc. errors that you will see in this chapter! Im still learning so... thank you for understanding! I love you guys!