Chapter 1: Those Sad Green Eyes
A/N: Well this is my first Ulquihime fic…well actually my first fic to actually post. I decided to post a fic after I fell in love with Uquihime fics that I have read and they are amazing so I just decided to make my own. Hope you enjoy.
Contains AU and OOC Ulquihime = OTP forever!
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach or any of its characters.
*Edit: I've changed the story up a bit. I just felt the need to doing this fic all over…hehe. I'm sorry! : )
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! "AHHHHHH!" I shrieked, turning off the alarm clock. It read 1:00 pm. It's not like me to sleep so late!
My head was hurting so bad from the previous day plus that dream I had last night about these big evil robots trying to attack me! And then the alarm clock had to add on to it.
Maybe getting into the shower would clear my head…yeah that ought to do it. I smiled to myself.
Today was supposed to be an enjoyable day and nothing is going to ruin it, not even some silly, meaningless, little headache.
Grabbing the fluffiest towel, I headed towards the shower.
As I removed my clothing, one foot after the other stepped into the running water, feeling somewhat relieved. The warm water trickled from my hair to my back oozing down my legs as I relieved all the hassle from that pass week … school ... homework … boys … friends. But today, I get to be free and surprisingly, that major headache I had disappeared.
My friends and I are going to the Espadas' concert tonight, Tatsuki's and Rukia's favorite band. Even though I never really listened to the Espadas, I knew that they were good and Tatsuki and Rukia made me come. So I had no choice whatsoever. Also if we had time, we were probably going to the festival late at night, to celebrate with the guys.
Smiling to myself as I thought about the memories as they spread across my face, I began to feel very much more like my bubbly self.
My hand searched for the shower knob, as the water began to stop. My feet hit the tiled floor of the bathroom whilst I grabbed my fluffy towel. My arms extended up towards the mirror as my hands wiped off the fog, gazing at my reflection.
What did they find so attractive about me?
Why can't I find a great guy to spend the rest of my life with who won't break my heart?
Or one who didn't just lust for my body and wanted me for who I am?
I shook my head as more questions began to arise in my head, dismissing them immediately.
My eyes looked away from the mirror and my mind was set on what to wear. Walking out the bathroom, I headed towards my closet.
"What should I wear today?" I asked myself.
My eyes wondered around my closet for what seemed like hours and landed on the perfect outfit. Wearing tan shorts, which surprisingly fit me, and a yellow fitted spaghetti strapped shirt with colorful pale flowers that clung to my body. Headed back to the bathroom, I finished my hair.
'Hmmm…cute,' I thought, running my hands through my hair. Naturally wavy hair should do it. And the clips Sora gave me should do the trick. Sora was my older brother. Ever since he died, I had to live on my own for a while. But Tatsuki came over every now and then for someone to talk to and I thank her for that.
Sliding on my brown flip-flops and picking up my purse, I dashed through the door, but paused after hearing a very dreadful sound.
"Oh, how could I forget about you? You're like the most important thing that I should be worried about!" I said, chattering to myself.
Yea I'm kind of weird for talking to my belly … I know.
Pushing away that thought, I grabbed my purse and glanced at the clock. 3:30 … It's already this late? I need to be home before 7 so that I can meet up with the others for the concert. Maybe I can stop by Urahara's shop for a quick treat and say hi. Yeah that'll be good.
After stopping by Urahara's shop and chatting for a while, I began to walk home.
"Finally! I made it home! I'm so exhausted." I said. It was only 5:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 9 and my friends were to meet at my house at 7 to go out and eat first.
'I need to hurry so I can get ready. I'm so excited. Ok I need to get ready … Tatsuki likes to be here early.' I thought as I prepared yet another shower. That walk made me feel sweaty and I need time to kill before my friends came.
After the shower, I found the dress I wanted to wear to the concert. The short red dress hugged my body tightly, showing of all my curves. It wasn't a formal dress, more like a party dress and stopped mid-way down my thighs. The black heels I found seemed to finish the look. I headed to my bathroom and added my make-up and finished curling my hair. Just as I finished up, my doorbell rang. Moving towards the door, I opened it and was greeted by two of my greatest friends, Tatsuki and Rukia.
Glancing at their clothes, they really did look nice. Tatsuki wore all black … well almost. She wore black jeans and this cool black jacket that I thought was extremely cute and a white shirt underneath. Rukia, on the other hand, wore a red knee length skirt with a white sweater along with it.
"Oh, you look beautiful, Orihime." claimed Tatsuki.
"Yeah, Orihime. You look wonderful." Rukia smiled.
"Oh thank you. You guys do too." I giggled, as we started heading towards Tatsuki's car, a black charger.
"I call shot gun." I yelled after closing my house door, running to the passenger's side of the black charger. Yeah I can run in heels. Becoming too confident, I almost fell running to the car. I'm such a klutz. Tatsuki and Rukia laughed the entire way towards Tatsuki's car. All I could do was blush, holding in the embarrassment I felt. We all got into the car and Tatsuki was the first to speak, "So Orihime, you ready for the concert?"
I glanced at Tatsuki, "Yeah I guess so. Who's all in the band again?" Curiousity took over. For the past month, all I heard from the two were that this was the best band ever. Well I'll be the judge of that!
"Ok, Coyote Stark plays the drums and there's Nnoitra Jiruga who plays the bass guitar." Tatsuki explained while driving to our destination.
"Yeah and there's the lead singer and I think the rhythm guitarist, Ulquiorra Cifer and also Grimmjow Jeagerjaques who plays the electric guitar." Rukia also explained as we all listened to the silence in the car.
A thought popped into my head and I blurted out, "Oh so who do you guys like or have a crush on in the band?"
Glancing at Tatsuki and turning my head towards the backseat I noticed them both blushing a deep shade of red, "Ummmm…no one", they both hurriedly said.
"Come on, you guys can tell me." I paused, "Or just tell me which one you think is cute."
"Ok, well I think Grimmjow is hot! I mean every girl has to like love his smile and his enthusiasm." Rukia smiled and blushed again, "But Ichigo is cute as well." I grew disappointed because Rukia and Ichigo were dating and I really thought I had a chance. Dismissing my discomfort, I listened to Tatsuki as she told us who she liked.
"Well he's ok but ummmm…I think Stark is pretty sexy. He's always calm about things and so relaxed. I wish things were like that for me."
Rukia jumped in, "But to be honest all of the Espada members are sexy."
"Yeah there's not one who isn't cute. What do you think Orihime?" Tatsuki asked with complete curiosity.
"Ummm…I haven't actually really seen them before or took the time to look at their pics." I said, nervously, looking away from them, glancing at the streetlights to be distracted.
"What?" they both screamed and there was a moment of silence before we all just started laughing. It's been a while since we all took a break and hung out together. It was very refreshing and I missed this fun that I'm used to.
"Well I'm glad you came." Rukia stated. After arriving at a fast food place and eating whatever we headed back out on the road to the concert.
"Oh, it looks like we're here. And it's almost 9. We made it just in time." Tatsuki said as she parked, and soon we were headed for the entrance.
After going inside and passing the security and all, it was already full of people. Struggling to make our way to the front, we made sure to be in each other's sight. As I walked behind Tatsuki with Rukia behind me, I glanced around me and all I could see was guys filled with lust in their eyes. Ignoring them as they gawked at me, we made it to the front and the concert had already started. I smiled at my first live concert.
As the show started, they showed me who-was-who and they were actually both right. All of them did look sexy.
My eyes glanced around, noticing Tatsuki and Rukia having fun. Well I might as well too.
Moving my body along the beat, I felt the music go through me. While I felt some guys feel on me, or try to glide their hands on my body, I just kept dancing. My body just took control and I was on fire, but at the same time delighted. Glancing up at the singer, I saw the eminent Ulquiorra staring right at me. All I could do is blush and continue dancing.
It looked like amusement flashing in his eyes but something was off as I began to gaze deeper into his eyes…sadness. His eyes were so beautiful but yet they held sadness in them. All of the others in this band seemed to be really enjoying themselves and full of excited (surprisingly including Stark) but the one who interested me the most was Ulquiorra. Just as I pondered about this, it was as if the emotion in his eyes went away, just liked that as he glanced around at the crowd.
I kind of slowed my dancing down as I listened to him finish his song.
"Love lost
Love never was found
Cause you were never there
Or never around
So just keep
Moving on
Keep moving on
Don't ever look back
Don't ever look back
Keep on pushing it
Keep on moving it
Cause we're done now"
"This new chick
I fell in love with
She's one who bright it up
Never blow out her flame
She's not just a game
Because to me we are forever and ever
So now I found
My love forever
Don't cry now, 'cause I have a new chick
Sorry but I'm moving forward
Jealousy's an ugly trait
Now I found my new love now"
As he finished the last verse, our eyes were locked again on each other for what seemed like hours, but must've been mere seconds. Those eyes held so much sadness…I wonder why. And suddenly he turned away and observed the crowd before him. The crowd roared when he finished. After the concert ended, the Espadas stayed behind, of course, as the crowd cleared and I couldn't find Rukia or Tatsuki. They must've gone to the restroom of something. Maybe I should go look for them.
As I opened a door, I walked down the hall looking for my best friends as I saw others leave. After no luck, I decided to head back and just as I were to leave, he was standing there in front of me…Ulquiorra.
He smirked, "You're lost?"
I gaped at him. I don't know what to say. What were the odds that we both were here at the same time?
"Are you there?" he said. His voice still sounds amazing even when he's not singing. I glanced down and his lips were just perfect.
I look towards him as I saw him look at me, and actually look at me and not just my body. "Ummm…yes?" I asked.
"Are you lost?" he repeated.
"Ummm…no. I was just looking for my friends. We came here together and I can't seem to find them."
'Omg he's so hot. Keep it together, even though he's hot; don't think that you could be with someone like that. He looks perfect compared to me.' I thought as he stepped closer to me.
"What's your name?" he asked looking down to me as I'm leaning on the wall. I couldn't help but stare at his lips.
"Orihime…Orihime Inoue."
"Hmmm…well Miss Inoue, that's a very pretty name, princess." As he said that, I didn't even notice that fiddled with my hair clips that my brother Sora gave me.
I smiled widely. "Well thank you Mr. Cifer. So you know the meaning of my name?" he nodded and I just smiled and he returned the smile as he played with one of my lose curls. It felt wonderful to be in his presence but why of all people was he standing there with me? I'm nothing special.
Before I could ponder on, he must've noticed the confusement written on my face. He bent down and did the one thing that felt so wonderful from him that I could never forget…he kissed me, wrapping arms around my waist. Deepening the kiss, I was in a trance and before I could respond, he pulled away just like that. I bet I looked really surprised because he looked at my face and smiled.
Leaning down to my ear, he gave a whisper, "Eres bella, Orihime." As he paused, my heart pounded with force. "Espero verte pronto."
Just as he said that, he left me speechless and I didn't even see him leave. Hmmm…I wonder what that means...I think it's Spanish. I'm going to have to ask
Chad what that means. But his breath on my ear felt wondrous. Touching my lips with my fingers as I waited a bit to grasp what happen, I beamed. He kissed me. Ulquiorra kissed me!
But why me?
Will I ever get a chance to see him again?'
What made him so sad?
Pondering on this, I decided to go back to the concert area and luckily I found my two friends there.
Tatsuki's head turned as if she knew it was me entering, "Orihime where have you been?"
Rukia jumped in, "Yeah, we were getting really worried."
"Guys I'm fine." They looked at me as if to go on but did I really want to tell them what actually happened. No I didn't. "I just got lost on the way to the restroom. Haha." I knew that they didn't believe me but it was worth it, "Guys let's go. I'm kind of sleepy."
"Yeah me too. It's past midnight." Rukia stated.
On the ride back, Rukia couldn't stop going on about how the Espadas' were amazing.
"Yeah I had a good time. I finally had a chance to hear their music and a chance to see them at that." I said with excitement.
"Yeah well Orihime, we're here. Call us if you need anything, ok. Bye Orihime." Tatsuki said as she slowed to a stop.
"Ok thanks." I smiled at the two. As I walked into my home and locked the door, I jumped into bed and I lied there thinking. Not too long did I fall asleep smiling, happily as ever.
I'm wondering if he's thinking about as I am about him. I have no worries what-so-ever because he made my day.
A/N: I hope that you enjoyed this chapter. Please R & R! I need to know what I need to improve on as a writer, especially since this is my first fic. Hmmm…now that I think about it, I should've done third person POV. Oh well. But ummmm…I know that this wasn't all too good but I hope that you liked it. I'll update as soon as I can.
*Edit: of course you guys know that I'm redoing this story and I hope that you guys like it. Thanks for reading it.
