Right so i'm sorry this took so long to get out, I haven't really been having the best few days.

From shouting parents to annoying siblings to me losing my bus pass so I missed a day of college which I really shouldn't be missing.

But anyways,

To Renji4eva, Temarixx, Ichihime94, chibisamasempai20, Ratchet M, Merry Beaker Fractale, and NewKidInTown, I'm glad you all liked it and I wish I hope this chapter meets your expectations :)

This one's for all of you x

I was back in my dorm room at last and I was ready for the spring semester of college.

All the stuff I brought during the holidays back home were now stuffed and packed away somewhere here in this room. Thankfully I paid for en-suite accommodation, which meant I got my own bathroom and I was on my own unless Tatsuki and Nel came over (every Tuesday and Saturday night to pig out and gossip when we weren't around the boys...or Rukia).

Currently, I was on my double bed (I shouldn't have one really but I refused the single bed) reading up on my thesis for pediatrics. Yep, I wanted to be a pediatrician. At first it was teaching, but due to certain events that went down in the lecture hall involving my curiosity with a very hot glue gun and pretending my teacher was a super giant evil gundam (I swear to you I was not high) he referred me to the sciences. I didn't mind at all. Helping sick children sounded better than being in a room full of them making noise in my opinion and according to Tatsuki the children would eat me alive. Plus I was a quick thinker and came only second behind Uyruu in all the sciences (and everything else).

Two knocks came from my door. I checked the time. 8:45pm.

Who in the world would be coming to visit me now? I already saw the gang for lunch and I don't think I have anything for Nel and Tatsuki here..

I looked through the peephole.

My jaw dropped.

Om the other side of my door? Kurosaki Ichigo.

I yanked the door open, almost hitting myself in the face during the process.

"K-Kurosaki-kun! Is something wrong with the bandages I wrapped at lunch? Did the blue men steal your socks again? Or do you want to borrow some of my red-bean and mint paste? I made it myself! Or is it-"

"Inoue."

Lord have mercy his voice. I shut up instantly.

"Yo."

"H-hi"

"You said you wanted me to come over tonight? Something you wanted to ask?" he asked stepping into my room and closing the door.

I cocked my head to the side in confusion, thinking back to today. Did I say that? Sometimes I say things without realizing, was that what happened today? Then it hit me.

"Kurosaki-kun, would you want to come over to my room tonight? There's something really important that I want to talk to you about"

"Sure Inoue, how about 8-8:30? I've got a few things I gotta get done this evening"

"Sure I'll see you then!"

Oh my cheese crackers I actually asked him to come over. And Tatsuki allowed this to happen? Why didn't she stop me?!

"Inoue? Earth to Inoue? Are you okay in there?"

And now I'm making a complete fool of myself in front of him. Such a smooth operator you are Orihime.

"Err..yea I'm great, come on in, do you wanna sit on the bed?"

He nodded and took a seat on my bed. "What did you wanna talk about?"

Here it was. The moment of truth.

I was biting my lip so hard I'm surprised I haven't split it.

I sat on the bed directly in front of him and crossed my legs Indian style.

"You're biting your lip Inoue. It can't be that bad, whatever it is just out with it," he said flashing me one of his rare smiles. I took a deep breath. He's absolutely right. I'm only asking him to get in me, it can't be that hard right?

"Um...you know you're my best guy friend right and I trust you with a lot of things."

He nodded slowly, not taking his eyes off me. I took another deep breath and continued.

"And I spoke to Tatsuki about this and she thought it was okay, though she didn't really agree to it at first, but I want you...to teach me" I said meekly.

He exhaled as though relieved. "Is that it, well sure I'll help you though I'm a bit rusty on my science topics-"

"To have sex" I blurted out.

The hand he was running through his hair paused and he stared at me wide eyed. I resumed biting my lip and looking down at the sheets. I knew I was blushing but I had gone so red it was halfway down my arm. Oh my fudge sticks he's going to walk out on me and never ever speak to me again. He probably thought I was a pervert! He probably thought I was sick in the head or something.

Something cool pressed against my forehead. His hand. I jumped slightly at the feel and looked at him. Oh my. He was blushing. There was a slight pink tinge on his cheeks and he was staring at me uncertainly. When was the last time I've ever seen him do something as prudish as blush? Oh my.

"Inoue, have you been messing around with the mushrooms in the forest again? You know I told you not to eat those, only the ones from the supermarket-"

"I'm fine. I'm serious. I want K-kurosaki-kun to t-teach me everything he knows about...sex"

Where was the bravery that was there not a minute ago? I felt like I was going to faint.

"Everything?"

"Everything. And a practical to go with it"

Oh my god I bet I sound like a desperate whore. It kinda sounded like I was asking him to help me with an experiment too. Hmm.

"I don't think this is something that should be taken lightly Hime, uhh I'm not exactly the relationship type of guy-"

"I'm not asking you for a relationship, I'm just asking you for something casual. That's exactly why I asked you! I don't want a boyfriend and-and I trust you and there will be no strings. At all." I said shaking my head firmly.

He pushed his hand through his hair again and looked out the small window over the bed.

"I dunno Inoue. This is very serious."

"I know."

"It's not something that you can just take back."

"I know."

"You should do this with someone you really care about"

Well I care about you but I don't think that's ever going to happen, except for this way.

"I know. I'm attracted to you Kurosaki-kun, but I don't want to have a relationship with you," internally I winced at saying that but continued. "I just want you to help me through this, for goodness sake, I'm in college and I've never been properly kissed before! I just want this do be done with someone I trust and when we're done we'll be able to carry on like before, except I'll have the experience I need"

"B-but you're my friend-"

Oh he was not going to go there.

"Rukia's your friend too but that doesn't stop you," I blurted out with more ice in my tone that intended. My eyes widened and I covered my mouth with both hands.

"I-I'm so sorry I didn't-"

"You're right"

He sighed and ran his hand through his gorgeous mane of hair again.

"I dunno. I'll think about it tonight and tell you tomorrow okay?"

I smiled. At least he was going to think about it.

"Sure no problem"

"I'll come over tomorrow evening to let you know"

I nodded again. I was smiling like an idiot.

He'd think about it. That was enough for now I guess.

I didn't expect him to come with a direct answer right now anyways.

"I'm gonna go now, got an early lecture tomorrow," he said, standing up.

Oh, did I mention he was studying neuroscience and English as a joint honor? I don't know how he manages with the work load. I've seen his books, they're way heavier than mine.

"Okay," I said getting up with him.

We got to the door and before he left, he gave me his usual hug and kiss pm the cheek.

"I'll see you tomorrow," he whispered in my ear.

I could only nod. He closed the door and waited for me to lock it, as he always did when he came by. When I was sure he was gone I squealed and jumped on my bed in excited.

Now all that was left for me to do was wait for tomorrow.