I went ahead and took Orihime out on a picnic date. She wanted to bring her pet dog Hippo which I permitted. I stroll with a basket in hand and Orihime by my side. We search for a cozy spot.

"Let's try over there"Orihime gestures.

"Sure I'm game" I laughed. We settle near the water. Hippo wagged his tail. Orihime turned to him and unfasten the leash. As soon as he was released he scurries off. I watch him disappear. Orihime looks worried.

"You think he'll get lost?" She asked.

"Nah"I blew it off. She went ahead and set up our lunch.

"This is fun Harribel-kun"she coos. I smile at her.

"Yeah it's fun" I agreed. We turned our attention on the store bought food I purchase. I didn't want Orihime to cook let alone experiment with me. I was the first to finish my plate. I clean my hands and lied back. She sipped her juice carton but she watched me. I close my green eyes. The wind was rippling through my blonde hair. After a moment or two she leans over me.

"Harribel-kun are you asleep?" She whispered. She leans in closer. Her long red hair falling on one side.

"No" I replied quietly. Truth was I was just relaxing. She presses her soft lips against mine. I slowly open my eyes. I kissed back. She blushes at me.

"I'm sorry I just….."She spoke but I kissed her again. She closed her eyes.

Orihime falls on her back. I quickly took top. I kissed her gently while I ran my right hand through her long flowing hair. She gripped my upper shoulders. I turned my face slightly and kissed her chin. She lets out a soft sigh. I continue to venture down. I kiss her neck. She opens her eyes slightly. I bury my face in her neck.

"Is that principal Nanao and headmaster Shunsui?"Orihime asked.

I stopped kissing her. I glance over. Sure enough they were on a date. I smile at that. Wow who would have imagined that two rival schools were on a romantic journey?

"Maybe we should stop?" She asked me. I nodded in agreement. I quickly sat up along with her. They didn't notice us however. Shunsui was holding Nanao's hand. They continue to stroll casually by the blooming flowers.

"Isn't that romantic?"Orihime whispered to me. I laughed.

"Yeah if you want we can do the same" I offered. She giggles but agreed. I went ahead and held her hand. We followed them. Not far from us was Hippo. Only he was barking at a squirrel.

I stop to admire a flower. Orihime was watching Hippo. I pluck the flower and slipped it in her hand.

"Thank you" She gushes. She turned her attention on me.

"You're welcome" I replied happily. We stroll once more. Hippo had chased the squirrel away. Shunsui and Nanao were nowhere to be seen.

"I guess they duck somewhere" I murmur. Orihime smiles at me.

"So Harribel-kun are you finished with your swimming classes?" She asked.

"Yeah it's only for one semester" I replied.

"I wonder what Nel will take?" She ponders. I shrugged.

"I dunno but she'll find something. I mean it's what she is good at" I explain.

"Yeah but being a captain and all" She giggles.

"Yeah she'll definitely miss bossing me and Pesche and Dondachakka around" I agreed. We kept walking.

"So have you spoken to Rukia or Renji?"I asked.

"No" she shook her head.

"Oh ok"I answer.

"I haven't seen Kurosaki-kun"She answered.

"He's probably with Ishida and Chad" I murmur. She smiles at that.

"Probably or he's watching over his sisters" She mused. I just shrugged. Hippo trotted back to us. Orihime glance at him. He wags his tail.

"I think he's ready to leave" She laughs. I nod at him.

"Probably" I sigh. We made our way back to the picnic. On the way we heard noises. I stopped walking. Orihime glances at me.

"What is that?''She asked.

"I think it's our principal snogging Shunsui"I whisper.

"Oh"She turns bright pink.

"Let's leave them be" I hastily reply. I didn't want her to see us. Heaven knows that woman can hold a grudge. We grabbed our things and left.