A year later, Ichigo and Orihime married at the Shinto shrine where they first met. With Japanese tradition, Orihime was painted pure white from head to toe, declaring her maiden status to the gods. The kimono she wore was white and with an elaborate headpiece covered with many ornaments. Ichigo wore a traditional black kimono.
With friends and new family surrounding them, they took their vows.
"I marry this woman, no matter what the health situation is. I will love her, respect her, console her, and help her. Until death. Protecting fidelity. I swear, amen
Orihime smiled at her so to be husband.
"I marry this man, no matter what the health situation is. I will love him, respect him, console him, and help him. Until death. Protecting fidelity, I swear, amen."
The celebration for the newlyweds continued with a candle lit reception in the palace gardens. Dancing, good food, and sake were had for everyone to enjoy. Orihime changed out of her white kimono for a red kimono, symbolizing her status as a married woman.
In the wee hours of the morning, while everyone slept peacefully in their respected homes. Orihime and Ichigo roamed the streets tog ether, hand in hand.
Still wearing the reception kimonos made them stick out in a crowd. Passing by shops and stands, they never took their eyes off each other.
Passing the flower stand, the owner stopped them momentarily.
"I hear your wedding was magnificent. These are for you."
He handed Orihime a bouquet of lotus and cherry blossoms.
"May your marriage be blessed with children and lifetimes of happiness."
Touched by the man's gesture, Orihime gently kissed his cheek.
"We have five lifetimes of happiness. Thank you for the flowers"
Continuing their walk through out the streets, people who did not attend the wedding gave them their deepest wishes and congratulations.
Their journey ended in front of a beautiful home. The front walkway was lined with lotus trees. A huge Japanese cherry tree in full bloom was the centerpiece of a sitting area.
"A gift from the palace."
Orihime looked with enthralled eyes,
"This is ours?"
"Yes. Our home is as beautiful as you are."
"Ichigo. Your words melt my heart."
Inside was equally impressive. The palace had decorated it with lavish furniture and wall hangings. The colors were to Orihime's taste. Hues of reds and blues everywhere.
Ichigo changed from his kimono to a silk robe as Orihime continued the tour of her home for the first time. Ichigo's armor stood proudly in a corner, as if it was protecting the home from harm.
Ichigo came up behind Orihime and began to untie the obi around her waste. As he finally slipped the long silk obi from around her, she felt his lips on her neck and shoulders. She moaned when he took her earlobe between his teeth.
"Ichi-."
He said nothing and continued to remove the outer layer of her kimono, while unrelentingly attacking her neck and shoulders with kisses.
"-go"
Layer after layer fell to the floor, slowly making a pile at Orihime's feet. The final layer, the one Ichigo has longed for was finally at his grasp. In one swift movement, Ichigo picked up Orihime and cradled her in his arms. Kissing softly as he made their way to the final gift of the evening.
Candles lit in every corner the eye could see. Flower petals spread across the floor, the bed and everywhere in-between.
"I want this night to be special. One we both will not forget."
"It already is, my husband."
Ichigo set her down next to the bed. His hands moving over her body slowly as he removed the final piece of clothing blocking his view of her nude body.
"Orihime"
His voice full of lust, looking at the beautiful woman standing before him. She moved her hands to his clothing, undoing the tie that held his robe together.
She ran her hands across his bare chest as he slid his hands down her body to her thighs. She felt a strange sensation run through her body. This feeling was different than the feeling she got when Ichigo would hold her close to his body.
On his way back up her body, Ichigo took a nipple into his mouth. Orihime raked her fingers though his hair as the sensation continued to build deep inside her.
Laying her on the bed, Ichigo hovered over her body. Kissing her full lips tenderly at first, eventually turning the kiss into a passion filled romp of her mouth.
She could not control herself anymore. She reached her hand down to his long, erect member. Ichigo gave a loud moan. It felt so good, yet it was such a tease at the same time.
She stopped momentarily.
"Ichigo"
He prepared to penetrate her. He slowly eased himself inside of her as she erupted with mix of pain and pleasure. For Orihime, it hurt a little, but it felt so good. She started to moan as he slowly plunged deep inside her. Ichigo laced his finger with hers.
"So good"
Orihime wrapped her legs around his waist, allowing deeper penetration. Her back arched as a wash of enlightened bliss spread through out her body,
"Ichigo"
His movements grew faster and faster with each deep penetration. His eyes would close, enjoying the feeling of having her again, but this time as his wife.
She felt the heat building inside her She screamed his name as her body released itself with a violent tremble.
"Orihime"
His body shuddered, releasing everything he had deep inside her. His shaking arms could no longer support his weight. Ichigo's breathless body collapsed onto Orihime.
He lay still for a long time, waiting for his breathing to slow down. He was still inside her warmth, holding onto what had happened for as long as he could.
Orihime covered their hot bodies with the cool silk sheet.
"I love you."
His voice purred her name in her ear and he slid off her and onto the bed.
Orihime wrapped her arms around him tightly,
"I love you, Ichigo."
He pulled her close as the two laid there and fell asleep in each other's arms.
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