To Catch A Firefly

Chapter 7


"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot."
― Alexander Pope


XXXI.


Not all soul mates shared a romantic relationship, but it was still the most common one.

Some just ended up being friends. Most times it happened was because they either did not fit each others sexual preferences or because of their familial relationship.

Parents all over the world rejoiced when they ended up having twins. There was a very high chance for them to end share exactly the same eyes, but many people still wondered if those happenstances weren't just wishful thinking.

More than once Orihime had wished to have been born with a twin.

Now more than ever.


XXXII.


The first time their hands touched was a mistake, the second time as well.

When she noticed that Ulquiorra did not seem to care, Orihime started brushing her fingers against his skin more often.


XXXIII.


There was something truly wonderful about being in contact with ones other half. Even just a fleeting graze of his hand against a finger caused warm tingles to wander up her arms.

And yet it did not seem to be enough.

More than once Orihime had to force herself to look away from Ulquiorra's lips.


XXXIV.


With time she learned the boundaries the Espada had set for their interactions.

Touches that seemed accidental were overlooked easily. If she sometimes, too tired to stand by herself, leaned her side against his, it would be ignored as well.

Sadly that did not include their fronts touching and her arms wrapping around his waist.

Orihime quickly understood that cuddling was not something Ulquiorra did.


XXXV.


It took her a lot longer to realize one important thing.

Hollows were beings that were driven by their instincts and that was something she could use against her other half.