Okay...guys, I'm back. This chapter's much shorter than the previous one. It's like an introduction to the next one which will be much longer (and more interesting.) Again, I want to thank all my wonderful reviewers and a special thanks to all those who took the extra time to visit my profile to vote. However, I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed. I wished a bit more people voted. Then it would've really helped me in incorporating what my readers like, into this story.

GoodLuckMotherFuckers: Glad you liked it. This chapter is a bit more mild but the next one will be more interesting.

bleachfanichihime: I do that to. This other day, I was trying to upload another fiction of mine and I meant to hit the save button but I accidentally hit the refresh button and everything I wrote disappeared. Stupid,right? Anyways, thanks for your reviews. They're really helpful!

Fostersb: Yeah. I feel that way about Renji too. Rukia's completely blind. About the wild card, I don't think I'll add another character. That would be too difficult for me. There are so many different personalities already and I don't think I can handle another one at this moment. However, there will be a point when Rukia realizes what she missed out on.

XxLonexLovexX: THanx so much! However, to be honest, I don't think this chapter is that awesome. It sounds more like a filler and I'm hating it more and more, the more I read it.

Marvolo-san: Woa! You're from Poland? Oh My Gosh. I'm SOOOO JEALOUS! As a pianist myself, I worship Chopin! He is my next most favourite composer after Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky.

nypsy: Orihime will break out of her shell someday...hopefully in the manga too.

Pae: It seems as though Nel and Uryu won the poll. Ichigo and Nemu came in a close second. I just wish more people voted. Then things would have been more interesting. Anywayz, thnz for your review!

Bleachbunny3: Sorry. No Renhime this chapter. There will be a Renji Orihime moment in future. Actually there will be several moments. I really appreciate your review!

Somerlia: I really like Renji too. I only like Ichigo with Orihime. If I imagine him with anyone else, I think I'll feel like throwing up. It just seems so...wrong. But with Renji, I just like him. Himself is fine too. LOL. Yeah...I also feel that way about Rukia too. I usually like her (that is when she's not part of THE love triangle-no need say the names of the other two characters) but lately with all the Ichihime hate, I'm not too sure.

Now on with the story!

Day Three: Giving a helping hand.

The next morning, Orihime made sure to wake up before anyone else. Now that she had discovered music again in her life, she wanted to try it out again. She began to play a piece of music that she enjoyed very much when she was younger. Before her brother's death, Orihime was a very talented pianist. At the age of twelve, she was already playing advanced pieces of music such as Jeux d'eau by a famous French impressionistic composer, Ravel, Abegg Variations by Schumann and her favourite at the time, Chopin Ballade no.1. Chopin was Sora Inoue's favourite composer. It also became Orihime's. Orihime decided to play the ballade again. She struggled.

"You like Chopin?" It was Ichigo.

"W…when…I…wh…why…" Orihime stammered. Ichigo put a finger on her mouth. Orihime's heart skipped a beat.

"We really have to do something about that stuttering. It's driving me insane." Ichigo smirked. "Well…let's get to work on this Chopin."

Orihime was truly starting to like Ichigo. When Sora died in a car accident, she was adopted by a kind couple who couldn't have a child of their own. Rangiku and Gin had tried their best to raise her like their own daughter. She was very grateful. Therefore she always tried her best so that she wouldn't disappoint them. However, when she moved away from her hometown to Karakura, problems began. She was always targeted for her different hair colour and she was bullied. Ichigo made her feel like she was back home with Sora.

Time passed by so quickly. Ichigo studied Orihime while her fingers were at work. She had long dark lashes, pale skin and a deeper shade of orange hair than his. She was gorgeous. What made her even more appealing was that she did not know how gorgeous she was. Ichigo couldn't look away. His face felt warm and his hand became sweaty. His heartbeat drummed like a trill across the piano. A voice in the announcement finally broke his gaze.

"Children, the votes are in. It seems as though Uryu and Nel got the most votes. Congratulations, you two. Now because you won the most votes, you will lead the next project. Our school will host the winter season's Charity show and we decided to collaborate Uryu and Nel's project idea. We will do a fashion show. Everyone will be a part of this event. There will also be many guests…Any questions?"

"Where's Ichigo and Orihime?" Renji pointed out. Just then, the two of them came running into the class. Everyone stared. Rukia glared. Nel had an evil glint in her eyes.

"Uh…w…when's the sh…show?" Orihime asked.

"Tomorrow."

"WHAT?" Everyone yelled out in unison.

"Good luck. If you need anything, just use the telephone in the office. It will directly connect you to me."

"There's a telephone?" Ichigo asked.

"Yes…but no need to overwhelm your tiny brain, Mr. Kurosaki. It does not have any numbers. You won't be able to call 9-1-1." Everyone groaned at the response. "Well…time's ticking. Everyone get to work."

Uryu quickly became in charge of designing the clothes. While he was working on the sketches, everyone began to put up decorations. Nel worked with the lighting system and sound controls. Everyone was impressed. Rukia worked on putting rose petals across the catwalk. Ichigo and the other guys handled all difficult labour such as shipping heavy things around. When Uryu finished several designs, he called Orihime and Nemu who were making artificial flowers, to help him make the designs.

"Orihime, can you I use you as a fitting model? Nemu, for now can you help me put pins on her?" Uryu gave directions. Nemu started to feel attracted to Uryu. The way he was directing everyone and giving instructions dazed her. Nemu felt strange. A mixture of admiration and confusion was coursing through her mind. Nemu knew she was always a follower; therefore she always admired people who takes control. However with Uryu, it was the confidence that he extruded even if he was bullied by Rukia, that caught Nemu off guard.

When Nemu was putting pins on to hold the fabrics together, Uryu accidentally grazed her hand. She felt electricity jolt through her body.

"Ouch." Orihime yelped.

"S…sorry. I'm so sorry, Orihime." Nemu stuttered out. What was that feeling? Nemu became upset. She couldn't be harbouring feelings for Uryu, could she?

Nel, after setting up the system, came to see Uryu and his assistants to see how they were doing. When she saw Orihime, she pulled her to the side.

"Orihime, what were you doing with Kurosaki this morning?"

"Kurosaki? Who's th…You mean, I…I…Ichigo?"

"Yeah, him."

"No…no…nothing!" Orihime was a horrible liar. Nel noticed.

"You like him, don't you?"

"NO! NO! It's nothing like that. He was teaching me piano." Nel's eyes grew round.

"He taught you…piano? Him? Wow. He must really like you too." When Nel caught Ichigo, who was now Uryu's fitting model, staring subtly at Orihime, an idea formed in her mind. She went over to Uryu, who was busy working away with his needle. She whispered something into his ears.

"Ouch…Watch where you're poking that thing, you four-eye." Ichigo yelled. Uryu grinned. Nel mirrored his look. Ichigo grimaced. He didn't like the looks on their faces one bit.

When all the clothes were made and everything was put together, everyone went back to homeroom except for Uryu, Nel and Orihime. They stayed behind in the auditorium.

"Guys…You don't need to do that for me."

"Of course we don't. But we want to, right Uryu." Nel elbowed him.

"Orihime, I never really talked to you but I always knew that you are a very kind person. I would like to help you very much."

"I think you're a very kind person too. Not only you're kind but you're so brave. I always run away from Rukia, but you're not afraid to confront people who step over you." Orihime replied. Uryu fought a blush.

"Just make sure you invite us to your wedding with Kurosaki if everyone goes accordingly to the plan." Uryu said.

"Woah, Uryu…You actually know how to joke? I thought you were always…too serious. Like a snob." Nel laughed.

"I think you're describing yourself." Uryu added. Nel's stopped laughing in shock, momentarily. Then she suddenly burst out roaring. Uryu and Orihime joined in.

The three of them quickly became very good friends. After talking with each other for some more, when they realized the sun setting (and all the cookies ran out), they retired to their homeroom as well.

End of day three.

Next chapter, there will be several appearances of many new characters. Of course, their appearances will be just for the next chapter but it will definitely add more drama. (eg. Ichigo's dad, remember him? Now I wonder how bad boy Kurosaki would react towards his fluffy and childish father in front of Orihime...) For now...good night!

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Don't let the bed bugs bite. Sorry XD. Couldn't resist...XD