Chapter. 2 This love will set us free. So, until we meet again.
Leaning her back against the cold wall, Orihime breathed heavily. Her heart was racing rapidly inside her chest. Her forehead was already covered with sweat.
Its her first time encountering the painful effects of her disease. With her one small hand, she clutched her middle section tightly.
She remembered talking about it with her fairies, but they told her they couldn't heal it. They explained to her that after the Hueco Mundo incident, her powers became some what a little different, Her healing Fairies told her that they sensed some abnormality when doing their tasks. Then suddenly Tsubaki scolded her.
'You shouldn't touch that HÅgyoku! Because of attempting to destroy it. Looked what happened!'
So, that's it. It's the consequence of being stupid. She was speechless after that, And still, She deserves her current state at all. She don't have any one to blame on. No one, but herself.
'Why did it hurt so badly...'
Cracking her eyes a little open, She looked at the large table placed near the wall beside her.
Her brother's picture was placed in there.
She counted one to ten, Calming her self.
Then asked,
'Onii-chan... why is this happening to me?'
The warm breeze made its way on Orihime's neck. It was spring when she arrived.
'A good start eh?' She smiled at herself.
Home sweet home!
She looked around. Hoping to see her best friend, whom she called yesterday that she'll be back by tomorrow. The mob in front of her was increasing. Still, she couldn't see any familiar black haired girl.
"Mou~" She looked at the large round wall clock that hung at the top of a post. "Tatsuki-chan's la-"
She was cut off when she heard someone called her name from behind. She slowly turned around and saw her long awaited friend.
She dropped her bag and run towards her. As she reached her friend she threw her self at the karate champion.
"Tatsuki-chan~" The healer cried, unable to stop the tears forming in her eyes. "I miss you..."
In return, Tatsuki smirked and patted her bright hair. "Me too.."
They both pulled away, Unnoticed, A tall slim figure behind them coughed. The healer looked up and saw a familiar face.
"Ishida-kun!" She exclaimed and burst into a loud cry, again.
"Welcome home, Inoue" He replied and cast a smile at her.
"Here..." Tadashi tossed a small notebook at the edge of the auburn beauty's side.
She grabbed and examined the object. "What's this Tadashi-kun?"
"You can use it as-"
"Oh!" She suddenly gasped. "It's a mini reminder for the medicines that I will still take, right?"
"No..." He deadpanned. Then, She started to ramble some random stuffs.
"Orihime" He sighed.
"Yes?" She blinked at him.
"Use that," He paused and looked away. Anything at, but not at her. "Use that to write the things you want to do. While you still have your time..."
"Eh?"
"I mean, make a list okay? So you won't forget anything."
She nodded.
"Thank you Tadashi-kun!" She whispered. He looked back at her, surprised by the sudden change of her tone.
"I will never forget you..." She stared at him, Her eyes bright and steady. "You're the one who helped and guided me. Thank you so much."
"Geez.." He patted her bright head. "Just enjoy there and..."
Her expression changed, Curious on what's he's going to say next. She also noticed that his cheeks flamed in embarrassment.
"And what Tadashi-kun?"
"N-nothing" He stammered and scratched the back of his neck. "Take care of your self, Im not going to be around there so always be careful."
"Hai!"
"And about that Kurosaki"
Orihime stiffened. "Y-yes?"
Tadashi sat at the chair next to her bed and sighed. "You always talk about him, right?"
She nodded and lowered her head. She can feel her cheeks becoming warm.
"Make sure that you're going to be happy, with or without him."
She just nodded quietly again.
Tatsuki grabbed the beauty's bag. "Come on, we should keep moving."
Orihime beamed happily at her, The karate champ walked forward but quickly stopped.
Ishida-kun was standing right in front of her.
"Let me..." He said in deep voice, Orihime noticed that her best friend stiffened, She quickly handed the bag to him and pulled Orihime forward.
"Tatsuki-chan did anything happened?" She asked confusedly,
"N-nothing." She stammered lowering her head hiding her blushing cheeks.
"O-okay..." Orihime replied contentedly.
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"Your hair grew longer..." Ishida commented, snatching Orihime from her day dreaming.
"A-ano, Yes" She said as she grabbed a handful of orange strand of her hair then twirled it in her delicate fingers. Her hair already reached her knees. "I don't plan to cut it at all..."
He smiled. "So, where are you going to stay?"
"She's going to stay with me." Tatsuki answered for her best friend. Ishida glanced at her and smirked.
"That's good..."
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"Tatsuki-chan" Orihime whispered carefully.
"Yeah" She turned at her.
"Can I ask you something?"
Tatsuki nodded and waited for her question.
"Where's K-kurosaki-kun... Uhmm and-"
"You still love him?" Tatsuki cut in. Orihime waved her hands in front of her.
"Well, I don't think so..."
"Really?" Tatsuki pressed in.
"Mou~ Tatsuki-chan, Im not even finish asking you."
Tatsuki smirked. "I was going to say Sado-kun, Keigo-kun and-"
"But you only want to know about him right?"
"N-no!" She suddenly exclaimed, gaining attention from Ishida.
"I mean... How is he?"
Ichigo put his head down on his desk. No classes today, so he let himself relax and have a quiet day.
His phone vibrated and he picked it up.
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"Yo, Ichigo!" Tatsuki greeted from the other line.
"Hey..." He mumbled lazily.
"I have a good news for you."
"..."
"Not interested?" Tatsuki asked.
"Well, let me guess... You and Ishida were having your first year anniversary together?" He teased.
"..."
"Hey, still there?"
"You're not funny, Idiot!" She shouted angrily. "Well, Im going to inform you. Orihime's going back."
"W-what?"
"You heard me, you brainless strawberry."
"..."
"So, you didn't care?" Tatsuki said, her voice plain. "I thought you said that you want to keep in touch with her, am I right?"
"Yeah... I-"
"It's your chance, idiot... Tomorrow, she'll be here. So..."
"What?" Ichigo asked, He can't help but admit it. He's happy.
"'What' your ass!" Tatsuki yelled again. "Well bye for now... And I also knew, she's not a friend to you anymore right?"
Ichigo was about to answer when the line went dead.
He stared at his phone silently. His mouth hung open. Then slowly, the corner of his mouth turned upward.
There's only one thing he's sure about...
At least, he could try.
A/N: so, there you go :) Uhmm.. I hope you enjoyed it again! Well, the ICHIHIME moment will be next, And I know you noticed some Ishida and Tatsuki moments in there :)
(Actually I was listening to Angela Aki's This love while writing this)
Review please! thank you :*