Your Perspective
Don't own Bleach
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It's him.
"Who, who are you?" I can't believe my eyes.
"I have been taught that the polite thing is to introduce one self first, unless that too is something unimportant."
"Oh, right" what does he mean something else?
"My name is Orihime Inoue, and can I ask for your name?"
"Why do you need my name?"
Is he being mean on purpose, but he doesn't have a mean tone, maybe he just wants to know.
"Oh, so I could thank you, I mean you did save me after all, and if you would like, I will treat you to something. And so it would be nice to know your name."
Ulquiorra POV
Why does she take so much unnecessary time to answer, but I guess I won't torment her any longer.
"My name is Ulquiorra"
"Oh, that's an unusual name, but I like it. It suits you. Hehe"
I don't really know what she finds amusing, but I have a feeling I'll never understand her.
"Well come on, lets go"
Why is this woman touching me? And why is she pulling me? But mostly, what is this strange sensation I'm feeling?
"I was on my way to buy some dango anyway, but originally I was getting them for Mrs. Noda. Oh no, what should I do?"
I am not sure if she wants me to respond, but she's thinking on her own so my input is probably unnecessary.
"Oh I got it!" I flinched a bit, she is just too unpredictable.
"I'll buy dango and you come with me to Mrs. Noda's."
And once again my input isn't necessary.
Orihime POV
Geez I never knew I was so forward, but I'm so happy I finally know his name. Ulquiorra. It's strange but it really does suit him. He doesn't talk much, but maybe he's shy. And he can't be a bad person cause he just saved me, plus he's letting me drag him around. But now that I look at him closely, he is quite handsome, porcelain skin, ebony hair that looks really soft. I really want to touch it just to check. And of course his eyes, his green, beautifully green eyes.
"What?"
Oh my goodness I was staring.
"Oh nothing" oh man I bet I'm really red, my cheeks feel hot.
"So Ulquiorra, which school do you go to? I think I've seen your uniform before, but I can't remember which school it's from. I go to Karakura high by the way."
"Hueco Mundo high"
"Oh, I don't think I've heard of that school before, but maybe I have, its sounds vaguely familiar."
Ulquiorra POV
Of course it does, all thanks to Aizen-sama. Silly little human, you don't even realize that you've actually never heard of that 'school' before. It's all thanks to small amounts of brain washing on the human population.
"Oh, here we are. They sell the best dango here, come on."
So they sell the best dango, well not that I've ever had any, so I can't really judge if it's the best. The shop looks old, so its been around for a while, which means business has been successful, otherwise it would have closed down.
"Hmm, what kind should I get? Ulquiorra, which kinds do you like best, anko or bocchan?"
"Whichever" I should probably study them, I do not have extensive knowledge on these dango things.
"Okay then…..bocchan it is." She picked the one with three colors, green, yellow, and pink.
I have no idea why I'm letting her drag me along like this, but I may be able to asses her better from close up. She looks normal, not very tall, has gray eyes, and long orange hair. Her breasts are on the large side and she is an hour-glass shape, like an ideal centerfold. But I have been told that women are very offended when compared to that, which is something I don't understand. Centerfolds are the ideal when it comes to looks in human society, yet women don't like them? Humans are very confusing.
But I can sense this light aura within her. At first it was faint but now I can feel that it has grown stronger, and if I don't move fast I can almost guarantee they will get to her. Actually I wouldn't be surprised if they make a move within the week.
"Here we are, Mrs. Noda's"
Orihime POV
I really do think Ulquiorra is shy, I mean he hardly says anything, but I'm sure he will be comfortable with Mrs. Noda, she is very relaxing and I'm sure he will loosen up.
Mrs. Noda's house is so quaint, it reminds me of a piece of history that's still alive. With its thatched roof and sliding doors. And plants galore, actually the plants in my bathroom were given to me from Mrs. Noda.
Tap tap
"Mrs. Noda, are you home?"
Slide
"Oh hello, are you an acquaintance of Mrs. Noda?" a middle aged woman stepped out, this is unexpected.
"Huh? Oh yes, I'm Inoue Orihime, I live next-door"
"Oh yes she told me about you, I'm her daughter Fumiko" oh, this is Mrs. Noda's daughter.
"Fumiko who is it?"
"Oh it's your neighbor Orihime"
"Orihime, oh come in" I can see Mrs. Noda wearing a bandana and carrying a duster.
"Hello Mrs. Noda have I come at a bad time?"
"Hehehe, no my dear but I do have to tell you something, oh who might this young man be? Your boyfriend?"
My face got hot again.
"No, he is a friend"
"Oh well its nice to meet Orihime's friend, what's your name young man?"
"Ulquiorra, pleased to make your acquaintance"
"Haha, he really is polite anyway you two go over to the kotatsu and Fumiko will serve you some tea, I'll be there in a minute.
Ulquiorra POV
"Come Ulquiorra, you'll love Mrs. Noda's tea"
I obviously have not had a choice since the moment she said she wanted to 'treat' me, but still I obliged slightly curious because this girl seems so excited about something.
"Sit, sit no need to be shy"
Oh so she thinks I'm shy, that's different, most think I'm stoic or unemotional. Not that I really care what she thinks of me.
"Alright kids, here's the tea and I have to go run some errands, but it was nice meeting you."
"Alright, bye Fumiko-san, it was nice meeting you." I wonder why she is cheerful all the time, I mean she just met the woman and she's treating her like an old friend.
Then Mrs. Noda finally came in the room, and from the looks of it she was tired. This woman can be no taller then a middle school kid yet she has an air about her. Her hair is completely white and wrinkles show her time spent on earth.
"So I brought some dango for you Mrs. Noda, and I brought Ulquiorra because I am treating him since he saved me"
"Oh did he now?"
"Yes and he was very brave"
Actually it wasn't that big a deal, and I don't think being merciful to trash is the same as being brave. But I'll let her think what she wants.
"Here you go Ulquiorra" she is holding the dango to my mouth and cupping the bottom with her hand. Is she hand feeding me? Well, I'll amuse her, I take a bite. It actually tastes pretty good, sweet and it goes well with the tea.
I pick up another stick of dango and imitate her movements, putting the dango near her mouth while cupping the bottom.
"Oh" then she takes a bite and she turns an interesting shade of light pink to red.
"My my kids these days are so forward, oh its good to be young."
Is Mrs. Noda envious of youth? I don't understand her statement.
Orihime POV
I can't believe he hand-fed me. I am surprised at myself but even more so at Ulquiorra, he was so shy. I knew being with Mrs. Noda would loosen him up. Oh right, didn't she want to say something to me?
"So Mrs. Noda didn't you want to tell me something?"
"Oh dear I almost forgot, yes Orihime I won't be living here anymore, as much as I love this house and your company I can't stay here due to family circumstances. You see, Fumiko's brother just lost his wife and he has two small children to take care of. My son is beside himself with grief and he needs extra help."
"Oh, that's very unfortunate, give my regards to your son, and of course to you for losing a daughter in law." I know what it feels like to lose someone, I really hope he gets through this and his kids must be devastated.
Oh no I think I'm going to cry.
"Oh dear I didn't mean to upset you, don't cry now Orihime, we'll be alright. But I was going to ask for a favor"
"Anything"
"Well, I would like to rent out my home and I was wondering if you knew if anyone was looking for a place to live"
"Oh well I'm not"
"I am interested"
Me and Mrs. Noda turned to look at Ulquiorra who has been quiet this whole time.
"I would be interested in moving here"
He would? Wait then that would mean we would be neighbors.