AN: Guest, I'm sorry if you don't like me using Senna as the antagonist but I did leave plenty of time for my reviewers to suggest someone and only one person did. Sorry again, but I am not going to change it. Thanks, you other reviewers for your support though. I do not own Bleach or any of its characters.

Chapter 13, Ichigo's Point of View

I had to send Orihime home; I can feel Senna's presence nearby. I look around and finally spot her hopping off a tree several feet away. I rush in her direction and pin her against the tree, demanding an explanation, "What are you doing here? Why are you following me?"

"Is that any way to treat a lady?" She jokes as she pushes me away.

I grit my teeth as I respond, "You aren't a lady. You are a monster. Now, answer my question!"

Senna rolls her eyes before turning around and saying, "I told you to dump your blood bag if you cared about her. I guess you don't care about her, like you said."

"Don't you dare touch Orihime! Leave her out of this! If you want me to kill you right here and now, then I will. If not, then leave this town now!" I exclaim.

She turns back around and giggles, "That's no fun, now is it? Should I give you one more chance or…?"

I stiffen when I notice her look in the direction Orihime went in. I yell out a 'no' as she speeds in that direction. I freeze for a moment before going after her.

Dammit! Why did I freeze instead of going after her immediately? I look around as I run at normal speed. I stop halfway to her apartment and calm myself as I try to catch Orihime's scent or anything else that could lead me to her.

I continue in the direction to her apartment while still trying to get anything from her. I sigh in frustration as I see the apartment building. I rush up to her door and knock furiously before running my hand through my spiky hair.

I'm about to knock again when suddenly the door opens. Orihime looks at me with confusion and worry as she asks, "What happened? Are you okay?"

"Orihime," I breathe out in relief as I pull her into my arms. She stiffens before hugging me back. "Are you alright? Did anyone hurt you?" I ask as I bury my face in her hair.

"No? Ichigo, tell me what happened," Orihime replies as she pulls away from me and holds my face between her small hands.

I close my eyes as I place my hands over hers and explain briefly, "Senna was following us. I thought she went after you when I sent you home."

"Is that all? Are you sure nothing else happened?" Orihime asks quietly.

I shake my head and remove her hands from my face. I look at her and feel guilt. How can I live with myself knowing that because of me, her life is at risk? I have to end it.

"Well I better get going. See you around campus, Orihime," I say quickly while leaving her apartment. I can hear her words get stuck in her throat but I don't turn around. I have to do this, don't I?

Already Wednesday and I have only greeted Orihime. I haven't had a full conversation with her, I haven't been over to her apartment nor have I looked for her anywhere else. I am to meet with Senna tonight; asking what else it is she wants because she hasn't left town yet.

After I finish locking up the classroom, I walk out slowly. Orihime usually leaves at this time. I wait behind a pillar as I hear her soft footsteps fade away. I want to run after her but I can't risk it, not now.

Now, I am walking to the park. I look around and find that it is empty. I sigh and check my watch, I'm a few minutes late but she should still be here. Why can't she just leave me alone already? It's not like I am the one who set her up and betrayed her.

I walk around and spot a couple exiting the park. Wait! That's Uryuu and Orihime. I grit my teeth and almost follow them out when I hear a familiar, annoying giggle. I turn around and spot Senna leaning against a tree, shaking her head at me. "Why are you still here, Senna?"

"I can stay wherever I want you know. Besides, it's interesting seeing how awkward you two are, and how jealous you seem to be of that guy with her."

"You went to the school I work at?" I asked thinking if Orihime is safe walking home by herself after school lets out.

"Of course, I had to see if you were listening to me, and even though you two aren't talking, it isn't enough." Senna says while pushing herself off of the tree. She walks up to me and whispers, "I'll give you specific instructions soon enough."

With that said, she leaves. Does that mean I have time to explain things to Orihime? I'm about to rush to her apartment but then decide against it. I should at least wait a couple of days in case Senna has something planned.

I run my hand through my hair in frustration as I continue to debate with myself. Orihime's protection is my main concern but I want to see her. I need to be close to her right now but I can't! What is this woman doing to me? She's driving me crazy without even doing anything to me!

Dammit! I screwed up big time by falling in love with a human. I look in the direction Orihime and Uryuu walked in before walking home to my apartment. As soon as Sunday morning comes, if Senna hasn't told me anything by them, then I'll go see Orihime and tell her everything.

I'm sure I can wait that long. As long as Uryuu doesn't get too friendly with her, I should be fine.

AN: I'M SO SORRY YOU GUYS! I usually update quick but I had a bit of writers block and then I got a job so I got really busy and tired. But right now everything is fine so I'll update soon. P.S., sorry for the short chapter.