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Those damned tears made his heart hurt. Badly.
"Inoue," he muttered, only wanting to reassure her.
"O-Oh! Kurosaki-kun! I-I'm sorry, I didn't even notice you come up behind me. Did you need something?" Orihime fervently wiped away those salty tears.
"You were crying again."
"…"
"Inoue…"
"… I-I guess I haven't completely gotten past the whole Hueco Mundo thing… But don't worry about it! I'll be fine!"
"Like hell you aren't."
"B-But I really am, I'm fi- Eep!! K-Kurosaki-kun!! W-Why are you hugging me??"
"Trust me, Inoue…" He blushed. "I'm here. You can talk to me about it."
Sniff. "Ku-Kurosaki-kuuuuuun…"
Poor Orihime. *sweatdrop* I always make her so angsty.... Oh well!!! This time it's Christmas cookies! 8D