Alternate: Secret
Tatsuki moved closer to Orihime, sighing contently. Orihime reciprocated the movement, putting her head on her friend's shoulder like she had done many times in the past. A hesitant arm wrapped itself around Orihime, causing her to get closer to Tatsuki.
"Orihime…"
"Yes?"
Tatsuki suddenly fell silent, deciding that today shouldn't be boggled down by any more secrets or confessions. She kissed her friend on her forehead, letting her lips linger longer than necessary.
Orihime smiled and closed her eyes, feeling her heart rest inside her chest. "That was nice…"
Tatsuki's eyes widened in shock, as she was not expecting that response from the orange-haired girl. She hesitantly leaned in again, until her lips were almost touching another pair.
Orihime opened her eyes, seemingly not minding the sudden closeness of her friend. Tatsuki took this as a sign that she may proceed, though her mind was racing and she couldn't quite comprehend the situation. All she knew was that she needed this…needed her.
She kissed her lightly at first, not wanting to be too rough yet. Orihime tensed at first, but slowly melted into the kiss, awkwardly putting an arm around the slim waist of her friend. Tatsuki's heart raced at the positive reaction, and she hurriedly deepened the kiss, not wanting to let this moment between them go to waste.
After a few more moments, she broke off the kiss, panting for air while holding Orihime close to her chest, not wanting to let go.
"You're…you're okay with me…being like this, right?" she asked quietly, holding her friend tenderly close.
She felt Orihime's head nod, and her heart rejoiced.
Orihime wasn't sure if she liked Tatsuki like that, but at the same time she did not object to the idea of having another kiss from her. While Ichigo did cross her mind for a brief second, she knew that it was best to just focus on the person in front of her…who was not just any person, but her best friend.
And, after carefully reviewing the events from today, she was possibly even more than that.
End