Title: Take Away My Nightmares

By: kitty868theonly

Rating: T; For cursing/swearing

Type of Story: BLEACH; Grimmjow X Orihime; Oneshot; General & a little Romance

Quick Summary: Inoue has been having nightmares for the last few days--- and she always end up saying Ichigo's name in her sleep. Even though Grimmjow has not been in her room ONCE, he does walk by her room late at night after a long day of training- and he always hear her calling/saying his name. What does he do about the situation?

Special Appearance: Reality or dreamland?

Started On & Completed Date: December 21st (Start Date & Complete Date)

Total Pages: 06 (Including my comments)

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Orihime was having a hard time sleeping again. It wasn't that she was afraid of the Espada or anything, she was afraid of her nightmares. They always end up bad---- mostly her friends being killed anyway even if she did pick the right choice of whatever decision she had to make.

"I don't want to go to sleep… If I do… I'll just have the same nightmare again… And I always end up finding myself with tears on my face and I probably screamed while I was dreaming too… It makes me look so---- weak…" Orihime thought while looking out her window.

She had her knees against her chest and she leaned her chin on her knees. She was going to try to stay up all night- again. Even after many failed attempts, she didn't want to give up. Because she knew that she would just have a nightmare with the same ending. She sighs softly to herself.

"Why must I suffer through dreams too…? It's already bad enough that I must serve under Aizen-sama orders, abandon my friends, and now, nightmares come too to remind me… " Orihime thought as she lowered her head, feeling the need to cry out loud.

But, she forced herself not to cry. She sighs again and looks out the window. At first, she was successful of not going to sleep. However, since she had nothing to do except stare at the moon, she was beginning to drift off to sleep due to boredom of having nothing to do. A few seconds later, she did fall asleep.

In the halls of Las Noches, was a certain Espada that just came out of the training room. He was exhausted from training so hard and wasn't in any mood to be hearing anything from anybody or anything. He didn't care if it was a 'friend' or foe, as long as they left him alone while he was walking through the halls, he would spare their lives. But, to his surprise, he didn't bump or see anyone walk in the halls.

"Maybe they're all busy… I doubt all of them are on missions… So, they must either be in their rooms or out on some mission… But, now even the weak Arrancars are out here… Maybe they heard about me and decided to stay hidden… Well, at least I don't have to hear any nonsense tonight. Well, except for that woman!" Grimmjow thought in slight anger.

He kept walking while he was still having things going through his mind.

"I swear! If I hear that woman scream that bastard's name again! I'm going to-"

He realized that he was approaching her door- or was about to walk pass it. He groans in annoyance. He walks pass her door, surprised that he didn't hear a scream. He somewhat sighs in relief.

"Good! She finally got over whatever her problem was!" He thought as he continued to walk at a slow pace.

In truth, Grimmjow hasn't really step foot into Orihime's room- there was no need to. Ulquiorra was doing his job of watching her, Ulquiorra's servants bring her food, and sometimes Yammy or Stark would have to watch her if Ulquiorra had to leave for a mission. Although, he heard that during those times that he was supposed to do the job. But, every time he heard that Ulquiorra was going on a mission, Grimmjow was sure to be somewhere alone where he could not be found very easily. And, as always, nobody could find him to make him do the job of watching the woman. He wasn't afraid of her, per say, but a part of him wants to be away from her- while the other side of him wants to take advantage of her. However, for some reason, he couldn't bring himself to actually take advantage of her. He didn't know the exact reason, he just knew he couldn't bring himself to do it. Maybe it was her face expression or how she spoke- he didn't know.

Just as he was almost out of the area of where her room was, he heard a scream coming from her room. It wasn't a very loud one, but it wasn't soft enough either. He grits his teeth and tightens his fists. He turns around to head for her room.

"This is the last time! I'm tired of hearing that scream every time I walk by her room after my training! This is usually the time I would have to myself for some peace and quiet! But no, she has to ruin it with her screaming and yelling for the bastard's name!" Grimmjow thought just as he reached her door.

He opens her door and walks in without closing the door behind him. He walks up to her couch and looks down at her. As he predicted, she was crying silently in her sleep and she once again yelled out for 'Kurosaki-kun' that was a little lower to hear. Grimmjow scoffs at what he was seeing as he lowers his mouth to her ear.

"Look woman…! You need to stop this shit that you are doing… And try harder to do whatever the fuck you are having a hard time to do in that mind of yours…! It's annoying and it only makes you look weaker than what you are already. So, stop this shit now…!" He whispered in her ear, meaning everything he said with seriousness.

He stood back up straight and looked down at her. To his surprise, her tears slowed down and later came to a complete stop. And her yelling stopped too. He didn't know what was going on in her mind, but whatever it was, he obviously 'chased' it away with his words. He turns to leave, but he stops at her door. He looks back at her once more, before he left her room without a word- making sure to close the door behind him.

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INSIDE ORIHIME'S DREAM…

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Orihime was on the side, watching her friends trying to fight the all powerful Aizen- for her! She was holding herself, and she hated the feeling that was in her heart. It was a mixture of feelings. Feelings of regret for agreeing to work for him, Aizen-sama, and for letting her friends fight just for her. Most of her friends had fallen already, all except for Ichigo. He was fighting Aizen in vizard form. But, even in the form he was in, he was losing- and quickly. Orihime started to cry, making the tears fall out of her eyes like a waterfall.

"KUROSAKI-KUN!" She screamed.

Ichigo heard her, but he was trying to focus at the battle at hand. Just as he swung his zanpakutō downward, in an attempt to cut Aizen, Aizen disappeared behind him and swiftly cut his back. Orihime's eyes widened with fear. Her worst nightmare was coming true, and she hated it. She kept crying and she reached a hand out, somehow hoping that she could grab him and pull him out of there.

"KUROSAKI-KUN!" She screamed again.

"What the fuck is your problem!?"

She turns her head and sees Grimmjow leaning against the wall on the ground, halfway dead. She remembered that he came just to kill Aizen himself, he didn't come, as he said, 'to help Kurosaki-kun'. He lasted for a few minutes, but he was sent to the ground like her other friends who went against him. Orihime remained silent and continued to cry.

"See?! This is why I hate women- especially humans! They cry over everything! By you crying ain't gonna change what is happening now or the past! You need to stop that and help woman! By you crying, it makes you look weaker than you already are!"

She stops crying for a minute.

"He-Help…?"

"Yeah help! Why don't you go do what you do best with your damn healing fairies! The prick Aizen is gonna win if you don't do something! He can't do shit if you keep healing people instead of crying like a fucking baby! Even that green-haired brat wasn't crying as much as you are right now!" Grimmjow mocked.

Orihime stared at him, in shock. She looks down at the ground and realized that she was being weak by crying and not helping. She looks around and saw Rukia hurt on the ground, but watching the fight between Kurosaki and Aizen. Even though she was being tough, she could tell that she was just as worried for his safety as she was… Rukia was strong and believed in him no matter how bad the situation was- while she always stood on the side and cried, and fighting with her---- weak powers…

"No wonder he chose her over me… She is so strong and she believes in herself so much… And, I don't… But, why can't I do the same? I need to let go of the past- and look forward to the future with a new look…! I----I will get stronger!" Orihime thought as she felt a new determination rise in her.

She looks towards the hurt Grimmjow and crawled to where he was. He only stared at her, not sure what she is about to do. She kneeled beside him and lets both of her hands linger over him. Just as she was about to heal him, he had grabbed one of her hands and squeezed it- making her hand hurt from it.

"Don't you dare heal me!"

"Bu-But Grimmjow-"

"Don't! If you heal me, I have to owe you another debt! It's already bad enough that I didn't fulfill the other favor when you healed me because of that bastard Noitora nearly killed me! It'll just makes me look weak!" Grimmjow said as best as he could in his state.

Orihime wanted to protest, but decided it was best not to. She simply nods her head at his words. She waited for him to let go of her hand, but for some reason, he still held onto it. She looks at him, confused by his actions.

"Gri-Grimmjow… Would you-"

Before she could finish her sentence, he had pulled her forward. Her whole body fell forward and her lips end up falling on his. She was surprised by the action and tried to pull back a few seconds later, but Grimmjow now held her head in place with his hand. She didn't protest anymore as she accepted it. He was probably going to die anyway, she figured… She opened her mouth a little, and Grimmjow deepened the kiss as soon as she did. After a few more seconds, he pushed her and laughed lightly.

"All well, I should have went with my original thoughts after I took care of those stupid 'bullies' for you. All well…" He said with a smirk.

Orihime blushed a little before she looked to the side. She was about to run over to Rukia to heal her first, but a thought hit her.

"Wait a minute… Grimmjow wouldn't say 'bullies'….. He would have said----- I must be dreaming again…." Orihime thought with a light smile.

She stretches out her hands and said, "I reject…"

Her eyes shot open and she flung her head forward from the couch. She looks around and realized she was in Las Noches still. She sighs in relief.

"I-I wonder what made my dream change… I usually get the same ending… It was a little different this time… This time, Grimmjow spoke… Usually he doesn't speak in my dreams… What made that change…? Wait, can it be that he---- spoke to me while I was dreaming…?" She thought.

She looks out the window and wonders if that was true. After a few minutes, she finally thought it was possible.

"I know… I'll see if he is around tomorrow night… And, I'll ask him---- kind of…" She thought with a smile.

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AUTHOR'S COMMENTS/NOTES

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I know, "What happens tomorrow night!?" I don't know, I got lazy and ran out of ideas too. Cough. I couldn't think of a 'BONUS' thing either… But, this is one of the shortest oneshots I have ever done! And probably the corniest… --; But, I'll make up for it on my next oneshot! Well, I can't promise that, but I can say that it will probably be way more longer and fun than this one! Expect another oneshot from me soon! Oh yeah... Since I made 10 oneshots now... I'm planning to add something special before my next oneshot is added... You'll see soon enough in the future!

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QUICK 'Q' FROM 'REVIEW':

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Well okay, not ALL of these are questions, but, they are still nice to read and 'reply' to. :)

the it's... it's alive thing was really funny

ddr with a remote? inteweesting,

I'm looking out!

From Artificial Life Creator

ME: Thank you….!

Hey! Its me again, 'Cept not crazy this time :D

I loved it, Yay for Orihime! And GrimmHime. Though, I think she should have played with the cat.

From Nasuki- formally Orihime Girl

ME: Her playing with the cat…? Hmm… This gives me a small idea… For a future--- oneshot or drabble…? Oh well! Hmmm… Should it be 'clean' or 'lemon'…? He he, it'll come to me. Thank you for the review!

Hehe, I love the interaction between the two of them, especially when they are in character but completely out of character at the same time.

Can't wait for the next one, you really know how to write them.

From Xyloid

ME: Thank you! It's a lot harder than I thought to put Grimmjow in character--- under 'romantic' atmospheres that is… But, I believe the few past ones (and maybe future ones) are my best with him in character… At least I think so. Thank you for review--- again!

grimmjow would most likely have to go through all the letters of the alphabet twice to even get anywhere near 'L'

From Artifical Life Creator

ME: I know…. Poor Grimmjow, he can't express his 'feelings' with words- but he can physically. 8D

I KNEW IT HAHAHAHA

These are awesome, but I so remembered that scene from 'Liar Liar' lol. Great idea. I thought it was hilarious.

C

From Conterra-san

ME: A new reviewer:) Glad someone remembers that 'classical' movie! I should go watch it again during my free time:) Glad you like it, and thank you!

I think I just died.

That was so ridiculously hilarious. I love how grimm just kept going on and on about that squirrel it was HAHAHA om hahahaha I am STILL laughing.

Awesome

C

From Conterra-san

ME: The game one again! This one seems to be everyone's favorite! XD Glad you like this one too! Thank you, and I hope to see you in the future:)

This is such a great story. Are you going to keep adding on to it?

From Andromitta

ME: Thank you! Glad you love/like my oneshots! And yes, you can bet that there will be more coming in the future! Again, I'm planning to make 100 overall (I should add these to the front)!

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