Orihime came home after another satisfying day of work. While she wasn't aloud to make food that she would normally eat for costumers, she enjoyed herself none the less. When she opened the door, she took a deep breath, smiled, and then walked into her apartment. She then, stripped off her shoes and socks, followed by her apron and work hat. It felt good to shed the extra garments in the summer heat, even if it was going to turn to fall soon.

Orihime was replaying the events of work when the phone rang. It was her friend Rangiku. Apparently Ran was planning on going out with a couple of other friends for liquor and karaoke. It sounded like a good time, and Orihime didn't have work the next day so she agreed. She was to meet the group at the Soul Society Karaoke House at 8:00. It was 6 the so she had about an hour and a half to get ready. …So there couldn't be any harm in a quick nap...

It was a good thing that Orihime set her alarm for 30 minutes before she had to leave. Orihime bolted up right and ran into her room. She threw her closet open and scanned the clothing it held. After a scan or two more, Orihime decided on an orange, knee length dress. With that, she added white stockings and a pair of 3 inch wedges. To finish the outfit, she added her signature blue flower clips. She thought that she looked cute enough. So, she left.

Orihime arrived a minute before the appointed time. All but one of the group had gathered at the front, all of them talking in a circle. Rangiku waved Orihime over. Rukia was there, along with Tia, Nanou, and Soi Fon. They were all talking about boys, which was not unusual at all. Nanou was the only one that looked less them pleased to be here. When Orihime asked, it turned out that her captain at work insisted that it would be good for her and forced her to leave. A couple minutes later, Nel walked sauntered up to the bunch.

"Hey. Hope I didn't keep you waiting long," the green haired woman said.

"Not at all. We were only here for hours," Rangiku feigned. After that, they walked into the karaoke house, each paying a small portion for a couple of hours with the machine and bar. The first to sing, for once, was not Rangiku. The merry making started with an up beat duet from Tia and Nel, which was followed by a blushing Nanou. She wasn't half bad.

"Soooo, how have you been Ran?" Nel started.

"Ugh! Work has been so boring at the Soul Society! It's nothing but paper work!" Ran answered with a pout.

"That really stinks! How's Gin?"

"He's fine," Ran smirked. "Nice date too."

"Oh! So he finally asked you out?" Orihime asked. This was all news to her since she hadn't talked to any of them for around a month.

"Yeah. And glad about it. I was wondering when he'd finally do it. His crush was so obvious it almost hurt!" Orihime laughed with the others for a few seconds before Rangiku spoke gain. "Nel," she addressed, "what about you? Work doing you any good?"

"Well," Nel began, "it's been fine. I got two date offers and I don't know who to choose! Both are creeps, but hey, a date's a date!" A chorus of laughter rung out again before a sudden thought hit her. "Oh! And you know that one real glum guy, Ulquiorra?" Rangiku nodded.

"Yeah. I met him at that one work party you dragged me to. What about him?" Rangiku replied.

"Well the funniest thing happened today! You know how he I usually so emotionless?" She continued without an answer. "Today he asked me to lunch so he could ask me some questions! At first I thought great more work but it turned out he didn't understand some feelings he had. And from the sounds of it he has a crush!"

Rangiku giggled a bit. "A crush, eh? That is funny for an emotionless man like him. Do you know who it is?"

Nel shook her head, a bit put down. "No. He just said it was some girl that he briefly met at some restaurant. His server or something..."

Nanou's song ended and Orihime jumped on stage and began to sing about... cabbages?

Rangiku nodded her head thoughtfully, "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

Nel's smile widened to a mischievous grin. "If you are thinking match maker, then you know I am. I'll talk to him tomorrow and some how get the name of the girl and place he ate... But tomorrow we don't have work..."

"Call him and invite him out!" Rangiku suggested.

"Perfect! I'll call you afterward!"

And with a plan hatched, the girls enjoyed a night of drinking, singing, and giggles.

AN: Soooooo I hope you like! I have felt like writing the last few days, strangely. Please review and/or critique! Also, please tell me if it starts to get out of character. Thank you for reading!