(A/N) - Aww, hey IchixHimeFan fans, what's up? Well, you guys should all be happy -well all Jealousy fans because... here's another chapter...

...no applause? Are you guys really that mad at me? Well you guys should be, because it's been ... Lord knows how long since I uploaded a chapter and I just come out of nowhere saying here's another chapter. Shame on me

But, only if you could find it in your hearts to forgive me -probably won't after you read this chapter- maybe you guys could continue reading... Please *puppy dog eyes* Try to enjoy this chapter and I already have the next chapter cooking with more ... suspense I guess. See you later !

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There was a quiet silence as it stilled over the phone. I heard him sigh over the phone, "I... love you, Orihime."

I was surprised by his statement and stammered, "W-What?"

"Do you not love me either?" he asked. I couldn't ignore the bit of hurt that stung in his voice.

I waved my hands in front of me, knowing he couldn't see me. I stammered and laughed nervously, "A-Ah, n-no. That's not it, I-Ichigo." I stopped for a moment, letting my heart go back to a normal pace, and wiped the tears away from my eyes. "It's just you surprised me saying that. I was honestly expecting you tell me something else, with your voice serious. I just thought you were going to break up with me, or something."

He sounded surprised, and I was filled with embarrassment. "Why would you think I'd break up with you, Orihime?" His voice was soon filled with anger; I could feel his spiritual pressure spike, even from such a distance. "Did someone tell you I was going to break up with you? If they did, tell me who they are so when I come back to school, I'll beat the living hell out of them."

Frantic filled me, "N-No, you don't have to beat anyone. Nobody told me anything; it's okay."

"Then, why did you think I was going to break up with you?"

I twirled a long burnt-orange strands of hair around my index finger, "I-I just thought. I don't know. It's nothing."

"Oh, I see." There was a long pause over the phone, the only sound of the wind blowing and off-distant chatter.

"So, Ichi, why didn't you come to school today?" I asked. "Are you feeling bad? I can come over after school later on."

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just had a bad headache, earlier this morning, so I didn't come to school. But, I do want you come over. Can you?" he asked. I couldn't help but giggle as I heard the little tiniest of bit of hope in his voice.

"Hm, I can. I'll even make a little detour on the way to your house to get you something, if you'd like. I do know some good safe home remedies, for headaches, if it's still there."

"No, you don't have to. I don't want to trouble you on my account, Orihime. You don't have to bring anything; I'm okay, a little now. I just want you to come over."

I was so surprised at how Ichigo voice seemed even a little desperate. For some reason he really wanted to get me to his house with him. And what type of girlfriend would I be to take down the offer. Aslo, I wanted to see him. "Hm, I'll be over there after school, later on." I heard the bell ring, signaling for students to get back to class. I was a little disappointed I couldn't talk to Ichigo more, "I've got to go, now. I'll see you later, Ichigo."

"Yeah, bye, 'Hime. Love you." Even after two months of going out, my skin would still tingle at the nickname, and the words.

I blushed, and was happy that he couldn't see. "Bye, Ichi. I... love you, too." With that, I hung up the phone.

I waited nervously for Orihime to get out of school and come here. Who would've thought that having a girl kiss you, when you had a girlfriend would be so annoying and nerve wrecking. I wanted to tell her what happened over the phone, but instead chickened out. I can go against Aizen, my hollow, Ulquiorra, Grimmjow, even Tsukishima, but I can't go against Orihime.

But even without help from Tatsuki and Rukia, I'm going to tell her when she gets out of school. I looked at my watch; she'd get out in half-an-hour. I decided to take this moment to walk around and think. I'll meet Orihime at her school.

I got up, got dresses in some jeans and a shirt, put on my usual sneakers, and went out the door.

When I was outside, I decided to walk around until Orihime get off school.

I found myself just walking randomly around town, passing shops and restaurants. I passed Orihime's job, Breadarama. Yeah, I thought the name seemed strange at first but then I thought that it actually seemed to fit Orihime in a way. It seems like a name she came up with herself, it was probably one of the reasons why she picked this bakery to work at. I chuckled, seems just like Orihime to do that.

I stopped in front of Karakura High and leaned against the gate, only five more minutes for school to end. My heart picked up race as I waited for Orihime. My head was still in a muddle as I thought about what I need to tell Orihime but didn't have the guts to say.

I then thought about her voice still rang in my head, 'I love you! So dump Orihime!'

Riing! Riing!

Grimacing, I pulled my cellphone out my pocket. I answered, "Yo. Ichigo here."

"Oh, so I did get the number right."

I narrowed my eyes as I noticed the voice. "Kiresoji?"

The voice sounded hesitant, "Yes."

I blinked before I found myself glaring at nothing. I grit my teeth, "What do you want Kiresoji?"

"Uhm, actually Kurosaki, I just wanted to apologize."

I blinked, "For what?"

"For my sister, really." It was quiet over the phone, until he spoke again. "Kari told me what happened a couple of days ago and I just wanted to apologize for her."

Scoffing, I asked, "Why couldn't she just apologize herself?"

He groaned, "I tried to tell her to but she wouldn't. And, also, she's not here either."

With a new thought coming to mind, I changed the subject briefly. "Hey, how did you get my number in the first place?"

He sounded surprised, "Huh? Oh, your number? Well it was pretty easy to get it."

"That doesn't answer my question," I deadpanned.

"Just know that I know people all over."

I wasn't surprised if that was his answer. I got irritated real quick, "Is this conversation done, now? You've already call me to say what you had to say. Is there more?"

He was quiet for some moments I thought he hung up.

"Actually, I have a question…"

I glared at my watch, one more damn minute. "What is it?"

"I was wondering if you've seen Kariko, anywhere? Maybe at school today?"

I scoffed, "How would I know? I don't keep tabs on her, anyways, she's not my girlfriend. And, anyways, I didn't go to school today." I waited, "And shouldn't you know where she's at? You are her brother."

He groaned and avoided my question. "Is school about to get out now?"

"Yeah."

"Are you outside the school waiting for Orihime?"

"Yeah."

"Damn, Kariko," was all I heard before he hung up.

Feeling confused, I brushed off the phone call when I heard the school bell ring, loudly. My heart picked up speed for the umpteenth time today. I was nervous, for multiple reasons to say the least. I scowled, trying to grab my composure, I watched as most of the entire students spill from the school.

Most of the students passed by, looking and talking when they passed by, noticing me. Chatters were loud and spilled out from the school with the people.

I couldn't stop the small smile that trended on my face when I seen a wave of orange hair. That's when I saw her, Orihime. My heart went to an ease when her gray eyes were off Tatsuki and met mine. Her eyes were wide and showed surprise. I noticed her mouth were wide, cutting off a sentence. A big smile showed on her face as she ran to me. I opened my arms and embraced her as she threw her arms around my shoulder.

I let the scent of strawberry invade my smell as I buried my nose into her orange silk-feeling hair.

"Ichigo," she murmured.

I nodded my head in her hair, "Yeah, what is it 'Hime?"

She pulled back from my embrace with doe eyes and a blush. "I thought I was going to meet you at your house, not you meeting me at school."

I gave a stupid smile, "Yeah, well I was out walking anyway. So…"

She smiled and kissed me on the cheek.

"Yo, idiot Ichigo,"

I gave a nod to Tatsuki, "Yo, what's up Tatsuki?"

"Nothing. What about you? Why weren't you at school today? It's not like you to miss school?" her voice and eyes held suspicion in them.

I scratched the back of my head, "Uhm, it's nothing. Just forget it, I was feeling, uh… sick today."

Tatsuki eyes were on me as if she didn't believe me for a second but didn't say anything. Taking my eyes away from Tatsuki, I noticed that Orihime eyes were watching behind me, over my shoulder. She took a step away from me. Before I could ask what was wrong, I heard a voice. A voice that I wasn't too keen on hearing.

"Ichigo! Hey, Ichigo!"

Taking a deep breath and wishing that it wasn't that voice, I hesitantly turn around and seen a flash of blonde hair. I cursed under my breath, "Damn Kariko."

(A/N) - Uhm, so yeah, this is it for this chapter. But don't get mad because I know this doesn't have that much suspense in this one but it's okay because my grammar has gotten better and I will upload the next chapter probably by tomorrow night or the day after that. So, yeah, read my other stories if you want ... and stuff.

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