Classes ended and most of the students went to their clubs for club activities. Akiryu and Orihime went to the Sewing Club. Akiryu was president so Orihime joined, wondering if things had changed. Ichido and Rijun went to the Basketball Varsity practice and Mitsu went to the Art Club while Rikai headed to the oval for the Track and Field practices. Ranharu had already left and Toushirou idly wondered why. He still hadn't decided which club he would join so he wandered around the campus. He was so deep in his thoughts about Ichido and Rikai that he didn't notice that he was already at the soccer field. He was alerted of the fact though when a soccer ball was accidentally hurtled towards him. Toushirou easily dodged the ball and kicked it towards the player who easily trapped it. When he looked to see who it was, his emerald gaze met cheerful blue eyes.

"Sorry 'bout that, Toushi!"

Though a bit irked by the new nickname (as if Shirou-chan wasn't enough), Toushirou smirked. He know knew what club he will be joining.

xXx

Club activities ended and the four boys are waiting for their respective sisters by the gate. Toushirou had to admit that the three were great company and entertainment. And at long last, their sisters arrived. At around the same time, a white car parked in front of the gate. The Eikoku siblings rolled their eyes.

"We seriously have to talk to Dad about this daily fetching thing," muttered Akiryu.

"Sure, as long as you do the talking," Ranharu mumbled back.

Toushirou, who was closest to them and heard the exchange, stifled a laugh. It seemed that the last Quincy was forever cursed to have a strict (and scary) father. But he sure praised whoever their father may be for getting Ranharu under control, something he hadn't succeeded doing in her past life.

The two said their goodbyes and boarded the car. The remaining others walked together. After reaching the second street, the Aburae siblings said goodbye and walked towards their house. The Shirosaki and hansei siblings walked on, Orihime and Rikai chatting with each other, until they reached a fork in the road. There they said their goodbyes and went to opposite directions, Shirosaki to the left and Hansei to the right.

xXx

"Hey baka."

"Don't call me that, midget."

"Why not? You're a baka aren't you, Ichi-nii?

Ichido twitched. Sure he didn't like being called a baka but he hated being called Ichi-nii by Rikai. It just… felt so wrong…

"Anyway, did you notice anything strange about Orihime and Toushirou?" asked Rikai.

"Strange? Well… no… though I feel that I've seen Orihime somewhere, same feeling I got with the others… and that she was close to me," replied Ichido, blushing at the last part. Rikai suddenly felt something strange, like an invisible hand was clawing at her heart. But she chose to ignore it and started teasing her brother instead.

"Yihee! My niichan's getting married! I totally approve! Oh, I gotta tell Yue and Kaoru about this! And of course, Nee-chan and Nii-sama! But most importantly, OTOUSAN!!!"

"S-s-shut up! You won't tell oyaji!" shouted a strawberry-looking Ichido.

The two continued to bicker and taunt each other on the way home but they still had the nagging feeling that something was definitely wrong with the current state of things.

xXx

"Ah! Today was such an enjoyable day!" exclaimed Orihime as she sat on their sofa. They lived in what was once her apartment. It was still an apartment but was heavily renovated. Of course, after 150 years, they didn't expect it to still stand.

"Yeah. Though I was wondering about something… "

"Eh? What is it?"

Toushirou slowly turned and looked at Orihime straight in the eye. He took a deep breath.

"I need you to answer me honestly. Orihime, did you have a hand in making Ichigo and Rukia siblings?"

Orihime was shocked by the question. She stood there for about a minute, making no sound. Toushirou waited for her answer patiently. When she lowered her head, shading her eyes, Toushirou was almost ready to sigh in relief. Everyone knew that Orihime was prone to crying. He was about to apologize to her for even accusing her of such a thing when Orihime raised her head. But instead of teary eyes, what he saw were cruel eyes, full of bitterness and hatred. A bitter smile formed on her lips. Toushirou's eyes widened.
"And what will you do if I say that it was my doing all along?"

Orihime… No…

A/N: Chapter 3! Sorry it took so long… I seriously forgot about this story, and I was kinda having a hard time updating it 'cause I can't think of anything… Gomen… X_X

Anyway, I'm dedicating this chap to… *insert drumroll here* CrayZEeGood! The person who inspired me to do another chapter (and prolly the only person who'll read this? XD).

So! Please review everyone (anyone?). Reviews motivate writers to write. Take care now! ^^