Okay hey guys! Here's chapter 3 finally, I had a hard time doing this one so I hope you enjoy!
Chapter 3 Friend or Foe
Ichigo awoke, wrapped in her eyes. She's beautiful. He felt weak and tried he couldn't move his body. He didn't know what was going on or where he was.
"Your…. A… alive.." she trailed off her voice was like a soft whisper in his ear. His bod tensed underneath her penetrating gaze. She struggled to find the right words. She gently rand her fingers through his messy orange hair.
Ichigo looked at her, she appeared so innocent, almost untainted. Her skin was so pale. "Where am I? What happened? My friends I should be out there helping them" he struggled to his feet but his efforts were futile.
"You need to rest! You're injured! I assure you your friends are safe. Grimmjow used his ciero and there was an explosion… I got you to safety." Orihime stared shyly at the orange haired man, his clothes were tattered and ripped. She bit her lip as she could see the muscles on his body. Her cheeks flushed a crimson colour.
"Where did my friends go?" Ichigo inquired eagerly. "The Espada cleared off after Grimmjow released his ciero blast. Your friends searched for you but they couldn't find you so they regathered and left, I'm assuming they left to go regenerate."
Orihime twiddled her thumbs, she kept fidgeting she couldn't sit easy, not around him. He's such a mystery, I can't help but stare at him, he's handsome and strong. She bit her lip once more loosing herself in her thoughts.
"Why did you save me?" Ichigo interrupted her thoughts. The small warehouse fell silent. Orihime kept biting her lip. Why did she save him? Why did she care if he lived or died? If Aizen was to find out about what she had done…
"I didn't want to see you getting hurt…" the words barely escaped her lips. Ichigo couldn't figure her out. She was clearly an enemy. But if she was why hadn't she killed him when she had the chance? Why help him why not kill him now, it was her golden opportunity he wouldn't be able to fight back due to his severe injuries.
"Why? Who are you exactly? What do you want from me? Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you!" he decided to change tactic turn the tables on her.
His words were like knives digging into her chest. He was right though. Why shouldn't he kill her. She was the enemy nothing more. She didn't know why his words hurt her. She was still trying to figure him out.
"I already told you I'm Orihime Inoue, I assure I have no ulterior motives. I don't understand it myself why I saved you, I just didn't want to see you get hurt. I could tell you have a pure heart."
Ichigo sat up watching her, he finally got a clear look at her.
"I will admit I'm apart of the Espada I am number 7. But I have no intention of harming you or your friends."
Ichigo didn't know whether to believe her or not, although she did save his life.
"If you're with the Espada then why are you here with me?" His question was a mystery to her she had no idea of her recent actions, or why she had did what she had done.
Think Orihime think, he clearly wants a solid rational explanation for your behaviour.
"I… I was taken in by Aizen, when my brother died he came to me and offered me a better life. He knew I was different and he said he could help me and protect me. He promised me that I wouldn't have to see any more pain and suffering in my life and I believed him."
Orihime knew very little of Aizen's plans for her, but he always said she was a valuable asset. At the time she trusted him, she still did, but more and more recently she was seeing the world with both eyes.
Aizen's hatred of the soul society fuelled his reasoning for war against them. But Orihime always knew that he seemed bitter and even twisted from past events. He spoke very little of his time at the soul society. Just that he would take his vengeance in due time.
Ichigo inhaled deeply, Wooh, so this girl was raised by Aizen. He could never have guessed, but still if he raised her then all the more reason she should have to kill him. He didn't know why she didn't want to see him come to harm.
"Let's make a deal, you be honest with me and I'll be honest with you? I still don't trust you but I'm going to follow my gut instincts and work with you for now seeing as I have no choice afterall."
The words were like music to Orihime's ears she smiled, "I understand it will take time for me to gain your trust. I respect your decision." She smiled fondly, her eyes glistened in the sunlight.
Ichigo looked to side, "by the way thanks for saving me back there." He ran his hand through his hair nervously.
"Anytime" she replied. She lay down beside him "It's getting late we'll be safe here for the night. You should rest." She said her eyes filled with concern.
Ichigo nodded lying back closing his eyes, he felt like he had a guardian angel on his shoulder protecting him for once. He smiled before falling into a deep sleep.