Author's note:Thank you Copper!:)

Disclaimer:Bleach and all characters, designs, etc. belong to Tite Kubo.


Reverse Time

Chapter 3: I want to help

'Damn, history again...' Ichigo stared at his book, trying hard not to fall asleep. 'If I fall asleep, Sensei is going to kill me. Fighting hollows is much more interesting.'

Ichigo didn't have time to think further when a piercing scream came to his ears. He looked outside the window in terror. 'A hollow.'

Uryu, Chad and Orihime must have sensed it too because Uryu glanced at Ichigo, raising his eyebrows. 'Don't...'

'I know. I'm on vacation now... Strange. It's been years since then...' Ichigo thought as he remembered what had happened when they returned from Hueco Mundo.

Ichigo was resting in Urahara's place when Renji shot the door open.

"Okay, you!" He shouted, pointing his finger to Ichigo."You will go on vacation!"

Ichigo looked at him as if he was crazy. "What?"

"Captain Yamamoto ordered you to take some rest."

"I'm already resting..."

"I mean from your shinigami duties, you moron!" The red head yelled."And to think you beat Aizen. Although I don't know how that happened..."

A vein popped out form Ichigo's head."You bastard! You were also there! You saw me!"

"I was unconscious.. I didn't see you!"

Before Ichigo could be on his feet and beat up Renji, Rukia got in the way smashing his head. "He's teasing you, Ichigo!"She turned to Renji and punched him."You should feel ashamed, baka! If I wasn't here soon you-" she was interrupted by a familiar voice.

"As much as I love those little moments, I'm afraid I have to interrupt."

Everyone turned to the direction of the voice."Urahara!" Rukia said as Ichigo remained lying on the floor from her attack.

"Kurosaki-san! Are you feeling better?"

"I was..."

"Good, good! In that case, I must inform you that you will take some time off your hollow duties!"

Ichigo groaned."Yes, Renji mentioned something... but why?"

"Please, Kurosaki-san, you must understand that your help with the arrancar was enormous! You managed to save not only Soul Society but the whole world! I believe that's a great achievement!"

"We don't know if Aizen is dead..." Ichigo complained.

"Come on, Ichigo! We all saw it! Don't listen to Renji!" Rukia cut him off, giving another punch to the red head beside her.

"Kuchiki-san is right!" Urahara continued."Soul society decided you should take a break and we will fill your place with someone else."

Ichigo's head shot up. "What?! Wait, what do you mean by someone else?"

"I mean..." He sat near him"Karakura's shinigami from now on won't be you anymore! We are already working on it, so you don't have to worry about anything! In other words, you won't care about the hollow activity ever again!"

Ichigo stared at him in disbelief before he let out a heavy sigh.

"Don't make it hard Ichigo," Urahara said as he placed his hand in front of Ichigo. " Your badge please."

The screams were louder now. Chad sensed his tension and gave him a reassuring look.

Where the hell is that shinigami by the way? I must remain calm but if that bastard doesn't arrive soon enough to kill it, I will-'

"Kurosaki-kun.."

He heard someone calling him. Ichigo turned his head slightly so that the teacher won't notice him. 'Inoue..'. He gave her one of his rare smiles. He was sure that she was worse than him. Ever since they had gotten back home, she was always lost in her thoughts. If she smiled, it would be fake. If she talked to you with her bubbly attitude, she didn't mean it. 'How can I help you?'

He kept looking at her from the corner of his eyes. Before he realized it, his teacher hit her book on his desk and he jumped up from the sound.

"Kurosaki.... I will tell this once again, because the first time you didn't hear..." she took a deep breath."Stop staring at Orihime-chan!"

His felt his face warm up as a deep blush appeared while the whole class burst out laughing and giggling in a lewd manner.

"Um... I... I.. I didn't..." Ichigo tried to find the words but they couldn't come out so he kept stammering.

Then there was a loud noise as something fell beside him and there were loud gasps.

"Orihime-Chan!" Chizuru yelled .

Ichigo turned his head to see Orihime lying on the floor.

"Quick! Chizuru-chan, get her to the infirmary!" The teacher shouted.

Ichigo was immediately on his feet, lifting the unconscious girl to his embrace. "I'll do it," He heard some whistles from around him but Ichigo ignored them as he ran off.

Uryu lifted his gaze from his book. "Sly girl."

Ichigo closed the door of the infirmary before he turned to look at the auburn haired girl who was laying on the bed. "Thank you," he said as he sat in a nearby chair.

Orihime cracked one eye open. "You are welcome,Kurosaki-kun."

He let out a deep sigh."Chizuru is going to kill me for this...." He said playfully.

She giggled and looked up at him.

"Um... look.. about before.. I.. I wasn't...-"

"I know Kurosaki-kun..." She cut him off quickly."You don't have to worry about me." Her face had a serious expression."As I said to Tatsuki-Chan, I will be okay as long as I don't concern you..."

A light blush arose upon his features."Yes, Inoue, I know that... But... If you need someone...you know, to talk to... You can count me in..." He wasn't looking at her but she knew he wasn't good with expressing these things."I mean... not only me! Also... Tatsuki, Chad.. and even Ishida, he seems polite enough with you."

She smiled."Thank you, Kurosaki-kun..."

"It's okay..."

There was it. The awkward silence. 'That's stupid! I don't know what to say! Furthermore.... Why am I feeling nervous all of a sudden?'

There was a light sound outside the door. "What was that?" Ichigo asked as he moved to open the door. "What the..-?"

"OW! Kurosaki-kun! I didn't know you were here!" Lorin said.

He looked at her, furious."What are you doing here?" Ichigo asked and Lorin flinched in fear.

"Em... Nothing really... I was... you know..." She then noticed Orihime behind Ichigo, looking confused."Orihime-chan! You are here too? What a coincidence!"She let out a surprised gasp and said in a naughty way "I hope I didn't interrupt-"

"I'm going to say it for the last time, brat! What are you doing here?"

"Kurosaki-kun! Don't treat her like that!" Orihime stood in front of the girl waving her hands in defense.

"It's obvious she was spying on us, Inoue!"

"She is new here Kurosaki-Kun, she must have made a mistake.." She turned to Lorin"... Right?"

"Huh? Em... HAI! Yes... I... I got lost!" She shouted, her expression innocent.

Ichigo sighed. "Orihime, you trust people too much... " He said and walked away from them."I'm going back to class! You should come too."

Orihime glanced at him astonished.

When his figure disappeared, Lorin dropped her head in relief." He's kinda grumpy, isn't he?" She noticed that Orihime wasn't pay attention to her words. "Orihime-chan?"

"He..."

"Huh?"

"He.. said my name..." Orihime whispered and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Aha..." Lorin replied. 'So this is how it is...' She put up a wicked smile. "This is going to be fun."

Duh!... I don't know how to continue... I mean I'm in 6th chapter and then... everything goes blank...Help me...

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