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Chapter 5, Ichigo's Point of View

I watch the scene unfold before me and can't help but feel the slightest pang of jealousy. Even if her voice sounded worried when she said his name, now it sounds full of joy as she greets him.

But, what kind of joy? That towards a friend or towards a lover? I grit my teeth and attempt to remain calm. Why was I even thinking that? This woman isn't anything to me.

Yet, I cringe every time she laughs and smiles while talking to him. And I feel like I want to take her away from here. Somewhere, where it can just be the two of us.

This time I pinch myself to stop the thoughts. I focus on their conversation instead. This 'Uryuu' is asking if she's alright and if she's seen anything weird here since the past week. Then comes the expected question, "Who is that?"

I look him in the eyes as Orihime says as calmly as she can, "Oh, this is my new friend, Ichigo. He's the new human anatomy teacher at Karakura high. I invited him over for dinner."

"Ichigo, huh? I'm Uryuu, an old friend of Orihime's," He says, without breaking eye contact.

I can feel the scowl on my face deepen as that last part runs through my head. An old friend? Then why are you acting so protective of her? "I see," I say as I fold my arms across my chest.

Orihime breaks the tension, "So, Uryuu is that all you came to tell me? Or was there something else?"

"No, that was all. I'll be seeing you around, take care." He says to Orihime, waving goodbye and leaving.

Orihime closes her front door and looks at me apologetically, "Sorry about that. But don't worry, he's always this serious until you get to know him some more."

I huff and turn my face away from Orihime. "Did I do something wrong?"

My heart aches at how sad she sounds. I apologize quickly as I rest my hands on her shoulders, "N-No, you were perfect!"

Just exactly what am I trying to get across here? I mentally face palm as I add on, "You didn't give information out. Thank you."

"It was no big deal really." She says as she blushes.

Why does she blush so much around me? Not to mention, I almost kissed her. The only thing that stopped me was that vampire hunter showing up out of the blue. These are all bad signs though. I can't possibly be interested in her. I vowed to never fall for anyone, especially a human, again.

I remove my hands from her shoulders and say, "Well, it's getting late. I should get going. See you at the high school on Monday."

"Wait!" She exclaims, grabbing my sleeve again. Why can't she just grab my hand?

I look back at her and wait for her to continue speaking. "I-I was just wondering if y-you'd come over again and t-tell me more about yourself and being a v-vampire," She stutters while looking at the floor.

A small smile forms on my face as I sigh in defeat. "Alright, next Saturday I'll come over then."

"Really? T-Thank you, Ichigo. I guess I'll see you Monday then." Orihime says while letting go of my sleeve. Suddenly, the scent of her blood changes. It's no longer a scent that allures me, it's as if she's become saddened in this short moment.

What could've happened? I can't ask her about it because then I'd just end up spending more time here. I simply nod my head at her and leave her apartment. I must put off my feelings for this woman. They're just a phase; eventually I'll feel no attraction to her.

When I reach my own apartment, I fall face down on my bed. What a long day it's been. And I still can't get Orihime out of my head. Ever since last Saturday night…ever since I drank her blood. It's like I tasted something different in her blood, like her feelings or something.

It would explain why her blood tastes better than other peoples, but what kind of feelings was she feeling at that moment that she was feeling tonight? I exclaim to nobody, "Argh! None of this makes any sense! Why am I thinking about her so much?! She's supposed to be just another human that I saved and then left behind as I continued to wander around. But no! Instead I get a stupid job here in this town just because I can't get her out of my head!"

I get up only to lie down in a more comfortable position. I look up at the ceiling and think through everything that's happened but nothing gives me the answer that I want. Eventually, I just fall asleep.

I awake with a jolt. Of all things to dream, why did I dream about her? I groan and rub my eyes and forehead as I sit up and look at my alarm clock. It hasn't gone off yet…oh right, no alarm on Saturday's and Sunday's. It's only six o'clock.

"Might as well burn off all this energy I have," I mumble as I get up and get ready for a morning jog. Usually I use up all my energy by staying up at night and looking out for burglars or anyone else that can bring harm to someone.

Lately, I've only been doing it a couple times a week, but maybe I should stop for a while. At least until I figure out the schedule of that vampire hunter and if there is more around.

I head for the Karakura public park to start my morning run.

When I reach the track at the park, I see someone with a hood who also appears to be doing their morning run. At least, it's only one person and not a lot more.

I start at a slow pace but then quicken it when I near the other person. Maybe I can pass them and then slow down when I'm far away enough. Before I can pass the person though, they pick up their pace and go a few feet ahead of me.

I grit my teeth and quicken my pace a bit more as well, I can't go too fast either though. We stay at the same speed for a while before I pass them. However, when I pass them, I catch a familiar scent. I stop in my tracks, but I guess it was too sudden because they bump into me and knock me over.

We both groan, even though she fell on me and I took more of the impact. I still ask worriedly, "Are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm sorry. I didn't think you were going to stop so suddenly. I wasn't even sure if it was you at first until you caught up to me every time I ran ahead. Did I hurt you, Ichigo?"

I almost don't hear her because I'm too focused on her perfect, luscious, pink lips. I feel like biting them gently. I clear my throat as I respond, "It's okay, I'm fine, Orihime. I'm glad you're okay too. I didn't know you were a morning runner though."

"Hehe…not really. Just on the weekends if I'm not too tired,"She says as she puts a hand on the back of her head. I smile at her but then am distracted again when I realize she's still on me. Oh what a perfect setting this is for me to kiss her…no! Not this again!

AN: Well, I'm ending it here. I do apologize if Ichigo is OOC. Anyway, I hope this is an okay chapter, please review.