Orihime opened her eyes and she was shocked to see that she was in other person's room, in the bed with an unknown boy. The memories of the last night began to rapidly fill her mind and she remembered the promise that she made. The orange haired boy was sitting in the bed, with his eyes closed seeming to not notice that she was awake. Orihime looked closely at his face and it seemed somehow hard to believe he's the same guy as last night. 'It's really nice when he sleeps' she thought after what she found a comfortable place in bed and she watched him carefully. She never thought boy that she saw every night was looking so good and that he was able to change her life forever. After she analyzed him more closely she decided to leave the bed and to head towards the window. Orihime gave the curtain a little aside to allow her to succeed to see what's beyond the window and she remained simply stunning. On the sky were two moons side by side (one silver and one read) who illuminated the entire region. But this was not the thing what shocked her the most was the fact that it was she was in a castle. Orihime quickly pulled the curtain in its place to mask her traces her of curiosity and she began to look around the room. His room was pretty simple, without too much personal things.
But her attention was caught by a photo with boy, two younger girls and a couple who probably represented his parents. Orihime was surprised by the beauty of women. A short scream escaped from her lips when she saw a hand that took the photo and gave it to her. Orihime breathed relieved when she saw that person was none other than the orange haired boy. The girl blushed because she discovered her spying him, but she was simply curious to know more about him. The boy seeing that the girl has made no gesture he moved the photograph back on the initial position, after which he went to the closet to search some comfortable clothes. Orihime blushed when the boy threw in her arms a red dress and he said to her to change herself.
"What happened?" He asked shocked that she didn't obey to his order.
"Well ... I ... I can change myself while you're here." She said then she closed her eyes being afraid that her words could upset him. The room was filled in silence for a few moments, than his voice restored a pleasant atmosphere.
"Tsh ... You should say that from the beginning. I began to think that you do not like the dress and I did not want to go to that bastard again." Orihime thought she should say something, but his words interrupted her before she could open her mouth. "I'll be back in five minutes. I hope you will be ready by then. If anything happens to you say my name and I will be here. See you later." And the boy disappeared without even telling her his name.
Seeing herself alone, Orihime changed in the received dress. She was surprised to see how well it fits. It looks like it was made just for her. Her eyes stopped on her hands what were incredibly white. Orihime investigated her pulse and she felt relieved that her heart was still beating. She heard some knocks in the wall, and when she turned her gaze she saw that the boy was back and he was looking at her smiling. Orihime saw his expression and it made her to blush. How could it be so close to her though she did not known her.
"I must admit I had some doubts at first, but this color suit you quite well." He said while he gave a last look at her from head to toe. His gaze changed in a shocked one when he heard her heart beats and in the next moment he was behind her body. His fangs pierced her skin again, and the pain began to embrace her body. The boy withdrew after a few seconds, moving his hands and he looked carefully examining her features.
"What happened?" Asked Orihime worried about his behavior.
"I do not know how to explain it, but you're on the border of being a vampire and a human being."
"What?" She asked him seeing that it's not nearly as worried as she.
"I have not heard that to happen ever, but do not worry. It's probably a matter of time. However I think it would be better not to get out of this room until sunset." he said moving away from her.
"Sunset?" She asked not understanding how she might realize when something like it would happen.
"Yes, at sunset, when the red moon is above the silver one," he answered pointing to the window and making the curtains to move. Orihime was always fan of magic tricks, but this time everything was pure reality.
"What will happen if I will leave the room before sunset?"
"Well, this would a great chance to be killed. The human body can hardly to resist in front of the condition of this world, and especially when you're in the period of transformation your body is even more fragile. Usually the process would have to be over by now, but it seems that your body needs more time to accept my DNA. "
"I understand," she replied, trying to eliminate all the worries from her mind. Perhaps the boy has a plan b for such situations, right? Her hoping became nonexistent when she saw him cursing and moving chaotic in the room. The boy covered her wrists suddenly and her eyes remain fixed on his lips what whispered to her to remain a few moments motionless. Orihime obeyed and she was surprised to see that in the next moment his lips glued to hers and his tongue penetrated deep her mouth. His kiss was strong, confident, secured and it managed to delight all her senses. Orihime was disappointed when he withdrew, depriving her lips of his flavor.
"Change of plans. Today it will be quite a busy day and it looks like it will be quite a lot of people in the castle today, so to stay here in the room will not be a good solution. You will walk with me today. You just need shut up and not leave me. I will do the rest. Do you understand? " Orihime nodded simply trying to keep as much as possible his aroma in her mouth.
After the boy was assured himself again that the girl got that message they exited together the room. Certainly they attracted all the servants gazes. He was not the type of the person who will walk so easily accompanied by a girl. The boy felt grateful that none of his friends had made their appearance yet and he would not be forced to invent an exaggerated explanation, but it seems that luck was not on their side. As soon as he exited the palace's gate to deal with some problems related to gardening a red haired boy approached to them and he covered the orange haired boy's neck with one of his hands.
"Yo, Ichigo. I never thought I would see you occupying your time with dirty work. What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing." he replied, giving his friend's hand away. "It just one of my dad's stupid ideas."
The boy with red hair would have wanted to bother more on Ichigo, but he was surprised by the beauty of the girl who accompanied him.
"Hey beautiful, are you new here because I have not seen you around? I am Renji and I'm ..." Ichigo punched him causing him to land in a pile of mud and making Orihime to giggle. Renji quickly rised himself and turned to Ichigo with an angry face.
"What's wrong with you man? First you handle your responsibilities then to try and stop me from conquering her? Do you have a bad day or what's going on with you?" asked him worried.
"There's nothing going on with me, but I'd appreciate it if you never try to flirt with her again." Ichigo said with a serious expression, which made Renji to grin.
"I understand," he said after what Renji beat Ichigo friendly on the shoulder. "Good luck, my friend. I must admit that you have really good taste in women. In case one ever get bored of her you know where you can find me."
"Go away, Renji." Ichigo said, preventing him again to flirt with Orihime.
"I told you that whole this royalty thing will change you, but you didn't believe me. When you have free time you know where to find me. See you later." Renji said, after what he started to curse. He understood that she was a gorgeous girl, but still he did not like how Ichigo behave with him.
"What was that?" Orihime asked forgetting that she was not allowed to speak.
"Nothing important. It's just one of my friends who didn't have something to do. Let's go now. As soon as we will finished it the faster you'll be safe." The fact that he was concerned about her safety made her blush, then they continued their way.
Orihime was pretty much involved in everything although she had no strong reason to do it. She worked side by side with gardeners planting a new garden, giving them explanations on the ground and optimum conditions for development of the plants. (Orihime was passionate about flowers.) Then they had to deal with some administrative problems, then they had to choose what they would eat for the dinner. Ichigo wanted to die when Orihime opened her mouth and she began to express her wishes about what she would like to eat. The chef looked at her like she was an alien. It appears that even vampires are not accustomed to her unusual cooking pleasures. Orihime was in middle of her special recipe: chicken with orange sauce and chocolate garnished with ice cream, when Ichigo interrupted her and he assured the cook that anything he will cook will be okay as long as he does not listen to Orihime's recipes.
Orihime was a little time pouting because Ichigo did not appreciate her gastronomic ideas, but all her sadness vanished instantly when her body made contact with his bed.
"Ah ... It's so good that everything finished." she said while she was taking one of the pillows in her arms and she placed her head on it. Ichigo sat himself down next to her and he followed her example.
"It didn't finished yet, what will follow it would be the worst." he said while he was trying to close his eyes.
"I can not believe that it could be worse. I just met Renji and I found that I could not eat my favorite food." Orihime said making adorable face. Her words made Ichigo to open his eyes and to laugh amused by her words and expression.
"You have not met the family. Renji's nothing in comparison with them." He said turning his face toward the ceiling.
"If I to survive at all this day, I think I will manage to survive and tonight." she said playing with a button on his shirt. His hand moved on her hand what it made Orihime to move his gaze on his face.
"Did something happen ?" she asked, thinking that maybe it was not the best thing in the world to play with his shirt without asking him.
"I want to ask you something, but I want you to answer it truthfully." he said with a serious expression. Orihime looked at him puzzled.
"What is it? It seems to be important."
"What do you think of this place? But about what happened today? Do you regret your choice?" Orihime can see that this thing really worried him.
"Not at all. Should I?" Orihime was now worried that maybe she had done something to bother him. Probably she should not have been so hard with the cook and maybe she upset some of gardeners with her advices, although her only intention was to help them. Her thoughts were interrupted by his voice.
"Probably yes. This place isn't so wonderful as you thought, you're probably disappointed. And I do not blame you for that." he said firmly shaking her hand like he wanted her to deny his words. But there was no need to act like that to make her not to agree his words.
"You can never find a great place. You have to made the place to become how you want. Plus I do not think I had so much fun since my brother died." Orihime said innocently with a smile on her face. Ichigo smiled and he moved his gaze of their hands. He did not feel so good for a long time. Lately he had been forced to take royal attribute so seriously that he forgot what's the taste of fun. He felt grateful that he met her and did not regret one second that he had chosen to transform her in an vampire. With her in his life, his life seemed to be one more beautiful than he could imagined.