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previous chapter...

"Y-Yeah I do." I said looking down, I couldn't prevent myself from feeling this way. I wouldn't see Ichigo for four weeks, he grew on me. He's my best friend, who I also am secretly harboring feelings for. We've even had 'moments'. I liked cuddling with him...

Feeling a pair of strong arms engulf me, I leaned into the touch. He seemed to always know how to fix things, let it be with his actions or words. He was right next to me but I missed him already.

Chp 8

High-School

The morning of the flight was chaotic. Rukia left her luggage at the beginning of the stairs, making my way down I didn't see it. Running into the large monstrosity, I had accidentally dropped her luggage which was still slightly open, down the stairs. As the hundred pound bag, twice the size of Rukia, rolled down the stairs it hit a maid. Frantically apologizing, the maid began to lift her self off the ground but ended up slipping on one of Rukia's shirts. Falling down, she took an expensive looking vase with her. Breaking on the floor, the doorbell was heard in the back round.

"It's alright Miss. Inoue! Accidents happen," the maid said rubbing her side.

"I-I'm so sorry!" I apologized once more on the verge of tears. Patting me gently on the head, she began to broom away the mess.

"You okay there Hime?" Rukia asked me.

"Oh, Rukia! I'm so sorry I-I, y-your bag…"

"That thing? Its fine I have another one packed upstairs!" She happily declared.

"W-What?"

"Yeah, for emergencies. I guess this counted as one?"

As I stared at her, I saw a flash of red jump through the door.

"Renji!" Rukia opened her arms wide for him.

"Hey babe," he responded, as the two talked quietly to each other Ichigo made his way towards me. Rolling his eyes while he passed Rukia and Renji, he smiled at me.

"Hey Orihime! I just wanted to drop by before you left."

"Thanks Ichigo," I lost myself in his chocolate gaze boring into me.

I've never been on a plane ride, so this was entirely new to me. Secure in the comfortable window seat, in front of me was a television screen. With Rukia beside me typing away at her phone to the one and only Renji, I also had my phone on my lap. Waiting for Ichigo's response, I popped my headphones into my ear. We were looking at over and eleven hour flight and I didn't get much sleep the night before. Struggling to keep my eyelids open, I finally gave up and shut them.

I managed to sleep for a few hours. Looking around I saw it got darker as I woke up, Rukia was passed out next to me with her headphones on. Behind me, I saw my mother hugged securely in Byakuya's arms. They never show their affection in front of me and Rukia so this was another new. Smiling at them, I moved back into my chair. There were still a few hours left and from the few texts on my phone, I knew Ichigo was awake.

By the time we reached California, everyone was awake. Following Byakuya, we entered inside of a limo waiting for us.

"Welcome Mr. Kuchiki, Mrs. Kuchiki," the man holding the door bent down. Entering inside the limo with a mini bar inside of it, the vehicle began to move. None of us spoke and it didn't seem to bother Byakuya or mother for the matter. Looking out the windows, I saw the sun begin to rise. There were palm trees aligning the side of the road and all types of shops surrounding the area. I didn't notice the limo stop.

"We're here," Rukia whispered to me. Byakuya had rented a beach house for the next three weeks. With a private beach in the back, it was a really beautiful place. Although there were six bedrooms in the house, Rukia and I still shared a room. The mornings were spent at the beach across from where we were staying and the afternoons were spent walking around the nearby areas. We would have family dinner every night and I would keep in contact with Ichigo. Through the three weeks, I grew even closer to Rukia. But that wasn't the only thing that grew.

Standing in front of the large mirror, Rukia behind me mouth gaping.

"It doesn't fit any more..." I frowned.

"H-Hime…"

"….."

"….."
"Why is this happening out of no where?" I questioned Rukia afraid. What if there was something wrong with me? An illness?

"WHAT?"

"….."

"Are you complaining?!"

"I guess?"

"Orihime! This is a blessing!" Rukia pointed at my chest.

"Rukia, none of my bras fit and my back hurts…"

Later that day we went shopping, I found out instead of my normal A32 bras I'm now a double D34.

At the end of the vacation, we had our last meal on the beach. The next morning we woke up early to a limo waiting out front.

Back at Karakura, it was pretty boring around. Ichigo and Renji were out camping and Rukia and I had summer home work we were just getting to.

"Hime, are you joining this club?" Rukia asked me pointing to a brochure.

"I'm not sure, I will if you do!"

"I take that as a yes," she smirked at me.

"What about this one?"

"Sign me up Rukia," I responded with a pencil in my mouth.

"Lets see, carry the one and square the fraction... and done! I finally finished, what about you?" Placing the worksheet into a folder I looked over at Rukia.

"U-Um, I haven't started…"

"Rukia!"

"I'm looking over the sports and clubs Hime! I still have time for the home work."

"Rukia, its Sunday. We have school tomorrow."

"Right…"

"Anyways, what are you looking up?"

"Well, as you know, I was signing us up for the sports and clubs we will be participating in." Rukia said flapping the papers in front of me.

"I see and what clubs and sports did you sign us up in?" I asked exited, I loved clubs!

"Hmm… the math and science club, freshman association, leadership, kendo-"

"But, Rukia I don't 'kendo'," I stopped her.

"Lemme fix that then," crossing my name off the list she continued, "And now sports! Your running track and cross country with me."

"That sounds fun! I love running."

"I know, didn't you say you liked gymnastics and dance too?"

"Yeah, I've been doing gymnastics since I was six; it was my brother's idea to sign me up. He said I liked jumping a lot when I was younger and he came up with the idea to keep me busy," I said with a small smile on my face. Where are you Sora? I'm starting high school and I really want you to meet Rukia.

"You should try out for cheer leading! It'd be perfect for you!" Rukia encouraged me.

"I will if you do!"

"I don't kno-"

"Pleease Rukia, it'll be super fun! I'd always see you and we can wear matching skirts AND you would be cheering for Renji while he plays on the field. You know, emotional support and what not?"

"Fine," Rukia huffed in defeat.

"Yayy! Its going to be so great!"

"It says here tryouts are on.." She stopped.

"On what?'' I asked confused.

"Today, in.." She looked over my shoulder at the clock, "In half an hour to be exact."

"Rukia! We have to go then..." Getting out of our seats, we threw on a pair of baggy clothing and made our way downstairs.

"Good thing the schools pretty close!" Rukia said, "But were kind of in a rush, so Orihime, were running!"

Following behind Rukia's sprinting form, we reached Karakura High which was only a few blocks away. Upon arriving at the campus, hundreds of girls were scattered everywhere stretching, talking, and laughing. Walking next to Rukia, I saw some of them give us different looks. Ranging from compassion and kindness to hate and envy.

"Ignore them, there just jealous," Rukia whispered to me. Silently nodding, I followed her to the try out areas.

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