Chapter Two

"Rukia I don't know what I'll do." I whined to her pulling on her sleeve. "Orihime maybe you should give a relationship a rest for at least two months." Tatsuki stated after sipping on her juice box. I had a small tear in my eye. "You think so?" I looked at Tatsuki seeking her approval. Grimmjow walked into the room. He sat next to Riruka and placed his arm around her. My heart began to hurt. i can't let him win. "Just give it a few weeks. Time will set things in place Orihime." Rukia managed.

Ichigo then came into the room also. He looked around then made eye contact with me. He had a slim smirk while walking in my direction. "Hello ladies. Orihime, we never finished talking yesterday." He stated while focusing on me. He then pulled up a chair and had the back of the seat leaning on our desks put together and sat down. Some how my eyes looked around and met with Grimmjow's. He was watching for sure.

I stood up and quickly walked out of the room and went home for the rest of the day. At home I kept away from the outside. I had to sort out my feelings. I can't just jump for another guy so quickly. I need to take some time off from men.

The next day I decided to just go to work and keep away from everybody until I known what I was going to do.

During work Riruka stopped by. "Hello, how may I help you today?" I asked her while getting her ready with a menu. "Grimmjow said something about you working here." She grinned. Not wanting to argue I conintued on with my job. "I will have a cup of green tea and a strawberry cake to go with it." She looked up at me handing the menu back.

I bowed and went to the kitchen grabbing a slice of strawberry cake and a cup from the cabinet. "Orihime, are you ok?" Rangiku asked. "I'm fine." I smiled at her. She gripped my wrist to get me to stop what I am doing.

"Seriously Orihime, whats the matter? You cannot hide your stress from me." She stated.

I placed the cup down and turned to face Rangiku. "I broke up with Grimmjow, then I met a new boy named Ichigo Kurosaki, he started flirting with me yesterday and now I don't know if he is going to hurt me like Grimmjow did." I looked down at my feet and leaned on the counter top.

"Orihime, what are you stressing over. One person's mistake can't be anothers. Don't doubt a man because one has hurt you. How'd you feel if a guy did that to you? Point is, you have to keep that beautiful chin up. Not all men are the same. Don't let one ruin the rest for you. Give love time." Rangiku gave me a gentle hug. She was one of the smartest people I've known. When it came to relationships she was a pro.

Back when she was in high school the man she fell in love with began teaching in America. She was so heart broken, she chose to give her body to who ever wanted it. A day after graduation she was on her way home when she seen her first love once again. Two years later they married and had two kids. I look up to her.

"You're right Rangiku, I need to give things time. But that girl with the pig-tails out there, she is dating Grimmjow now." I pointed her out. Rangiku looked at her then turned to me. "Forget about that loser. Now, let me tell you something. A three years from now Grimmjow won't even matter. Worry about yourself right now." She smiled giving me a sigh of relief. Why was I acting so stressed out over something so small?

I picked myself up and brought out Riruka's order. After serving her I moved to three different tables, taking their orders and putting on my glossy smile.

"I'm actually here on business Orihime. Grimmjow sent me here." Riruka stopped me. I kept that smile on my face acting unbothered. "He said you are no longer allowed to see other people." My bubble popped. "here, a tip. Bye Orihime, we will be seeing each other in the near future. The tea was very good." She smiled at me and walked out the door. What did that mean? Aren't Grimmjow and I broken up? I questioned for a small time until a customer asked for my assistance.

"What the hell?" Rukia shouted and slamming down her cup onto the coffee table. "First off that big pussy sent in someone else to do his dirty work and mind you it was a woman he was sleeping with! Then he states that you cannot date anybody else? He has no control over you Orihime, I want you to go fuck the whole school. Wait no, don't do that, thats a bad idea. I have the perfect plan." She smiled while standing up and walking to the window and looking down at the street.

"You Orihime, are the hottest girl in our school. All the time I hear boys talk about you. But, I have a good idea to make Grimmjow go crazy." She hurridly sat back down. "For a week you'll stay away from boy completely. Then when he thinks you are doing as he says you'll wear an extra tight school uniform with a few buttons unbottoned and then with all the boys looking at you, he will have to hear about you all day. I want you to flirt a little with three boys. No more."

I clutched the hem of my skirt. "I can't do that Rukia." I mumbled. "Then what will you do?" She began digging through her closet. "I don't have anything that would fit, but not fit at the same time." She bit her bottom lip digging through more clothes, deterimed to find the right fit.

"Don't worry about it Rukia, I can't let him win. Trust me I know that. But I do have to show that I don't care." I looked down at my lap. "Fine Orihime. We will do this your way." There was a small knock on the door.

"Oh, that must be-" A red headed tall boy opened the door. He was covered in black tattoos. "Rukia." He smiled. I looked at Rukia, tears began to make their way down her face.

"Renji?" She questioned, beginning to stand up.

I was lost. Who was this person? How does Rukia know him?

After a moment of them both just standing and looking at one another, Rukia jumped on him and embraced him. The feeling akward began to seep in.

The room was silent. After she gotten off him they both sat down and began to talk. "So how is it you two both know each other?" I asked. They blushed and looked at one another. "Well, first off I am Renji Abarai. I was in America because originally my father lives there and I was staying with him and before then Rukia and I were best friends. It has been three years since her and I haven't seen or talked to one another during this time. Sorry you had to feel awkward." He smiled.

"You dick, but this is Orihime, she is in a pickle with her ex Grimmjow." Rukia informed. "Grrimmjow? I have heard of him before. He has blue hair right? We went to elementry school together. He was always dicking around." Renji looked off into space.

"I should call Ichigo and the old gang!" Rukia shouted and began to look for her phone wanting everyone to see that their old friend is back in town.

Twenty minutes passed and Ichigo showed up. He sat next to me. I pushed my knees up to my chest. "Renji, what the fuck you asshole!" Ichigo shouted at him. "Sorry. I was all the way out in Chicago, things are a lot different. I couldn't call because I was really busy with school and work. I had to pay for a ticket back to Japan. You do realize this right?" He asked as Ichigo grabbed his shirt and knitted his eyebrows together.

"And? I had to find a new drummer which took forever, now our band sounds like ass!" He shouted into his face. "Kurosaki-kun!" I pulled onto the bottom of his coat getting his attention.

His milk chocolate eyes met mine. After a second of staring at one another he let go of Renji's shirt and sat back down. Then two other boys came into the room. Never have I felt so out of place. This wasn't my friend. Rukia was the only person that was my friend here. The others were just aquantinces. What was I doing here?

"And who might this be?" A guy with blue hair asked fixing his glasses. "This is Orihime Inoue. Her and I are in the same class." Rukia introduced me. "That is Ishida, to the right is Chad. They are quiet but Ishida can be a smart mouth." Rukia grinned looking over at Ishida.

After a while of sitting there and hanging out with the group. I felt as if I belonged.

I began to smell a certain fregrance, it was sweet. I looked over to see that it was coming from Ichigo. I began to get a bit closer to him, the smell was sweet. It did something to me. I began to lean on him and close my eyes. I don't think he noticed.

"Orihime?"He called out. "Orihime?" He shook me a little bit. I opened my eyes to see that it was just four of us. "Its midnight. Want me to drive you home?" He asked I sat up to feel a cold breeze I look at my lap to see his coat on me.

"Yes please." I stood up and gave him his jacket and grabbed mine. "Bye Rukia, it was nice meeting you Renji!" I smiled Ichigo waved good-bye and we walked to his car. "Where do you live?" He asked while starting his car. "By the cafe next to the mall. Its an apartment complex." I rubbed my eyes still tired.

He backed out of the drive-way and began to take me home. The ride home was silent. The car was warm enough to make me extra tired. When we arrived in the parking lot of my apartment I noticed my room light was still on. I thought I turned it off. Guess not I opened my door just to see Ichigo was already out of his car. I looked at him as I shut the door. "What are you doing?" I asked.

He gave me a smile. "A beautiful girl like you could be taken at any moment even if its a few yards away from home. I am going to walk you to your door." We began walking around the building and up the stairs. My apartment door was now in view.

Once him and I were right outside my apartment dorm stood right behind me as I almost put the key into the lock and then wrapped his arm around my waist then my shoulder and turned my head giving me a loving kiss.

The smell of his sweet cologne made me dizzy. For some strange reason, I didn't want this to be over.

Once our lips parted He let go and smiled at me again. "See you tomorrow Inoue." And then vanished. I stood there in the cold for a bit longer and then turned around to unlock my door. Once I grabbed the door knob I noticed it was already open. I could feel the fear running up and down my spine. I've been robbed, I just know it.

When I open the door I see a dark room. With caution I turn on the lights and move slowley to the next room keeping my shoes on. I could hear someone coming out of the hallway. Their steps were heavy. I grabbed the closest thing to me (which was a smiple blade) and kept my stance. Then the light flickered on when they made their way to the kitchen. It was Grimmjow. His hair was wet and he just gotten out of the shower, he only had on a towel.

He smiled at me and moved on grabbing a cup from the cupboard showing his back muscles to me. They always put me into a trance. This wasn't going to be easy. He knows my weaknesses. I kept my distance from him, keeping the blade close by, but on the counter now.

"What are you doing there Inoue- chan?" He winked at me. "Grimmjow get out now." I began walking towards the door and he snatched me from behind playfully. "C'mon, lets have a little bit of fun." He leaned in kissing me. He quickly pulled away. "You kissed another man, I can taste it. You did it not that long ago too." He whispered into my ear.

"Grimmjow, we are no longer together, why are you worried about me?" I asked pulling away.

"Well, you do have the biggest tits in our school, but most importantly. You are very submissive and would do anything for a friend." He pulled me back in for another kiss. Beofre I knew it I was kissing him back. He bit my bottom lip and tugged on it softly. "Hey, Orihime. Sorry for inturrupting but I need some help." Ichigo walked in.

Realizing my mistake I pushed him off and wiped him off of my lips. "I better get dressed and be on my way. Thanks for letting me borrow your shower." Grimmjow kissed my cheek. I looked over at Ichigo to see the hate in his eyes.

"My car broke down, is it ok if I stay the night?" He asked as Grimmjow walked out the door fully dressed.

After the door shut Ichigo pinned me to the door. "What the hell were you thinking? You didn't even try to run away from him!" His face was now an inch away. I looked down at my feet, he quickly forced my to look up at him. What do you think would've happened if I didn't look up into your window Orihime? You would be getting raped by now." I could feel tear beginning to stream down my face.

He sighed then held me close. "I'm sorry for yelling at you. Come on lets get you to bed Orihime." He walked me to my bedroom then shut the door for me to get dressed. Once I gotten dressed he knocked on the door and walked in.

Ichigo laid next to me in the bed after turning off the light. He held me close to him. "You are very warm Orihime. Its comforting." He mumbled into my hair.