"Setting the Record Straight" G
world: Bleach
pairings: one-sided Keigo/Ichigo, suggested Mizuiro/Keigo, one-sided Orihime/Ichigo, one-sided Ishida/Ichigo, one-sided Rukia/Ichigo, suggested Renji/Rukia, Ichigo/Chad
word count: 379
Kurosaki Ichigo always received more daily attention than he would've liked from anyone.
First there was Asano Keigo, who decided it was necessary to assault the boy with affection the minute he arrived at school every morning. Though he appreciated the welcome, he always felt pity for their friend Mizuiro, who frowned every time Keigo tried to steal a kiss. Ichigo secretly thought that maybe Mizuiro had a crush on the other boy.
Then there was Inoue Orihime. Her crush on him had been blatantly obvious since the very beginning, but he hadn't the nerve to tell her that her gigantic breasts didn't appeal to him the way they did to most of the other boys at K High School. Therefore, he politely avoided her attempts to woo him, and prayed that Tatsuki would convince her to leave him alone.
Ishida Uryuu wasn't exactly as adamant about his crush on the redhead as the others were, but Ichigo was certain that inside that strange and brilliant mind was a scheme waiting to unfold itself.
Finally there was Kuchiki Rukia, who'd been acting a lot more affectionate toward him ever since he'd saved her from execution. This upset him the most, because Renji, whom he thought of like a brother, was obviously in love with the girl. It didn't help that his family had practically adopted Rukia as one of their own.
Eventually Ichigo got fed up. Even if it meant humiliation or heartbreak, he needed to let his admirers know where his true feelings lay. One day he decided to gather them all up, Mizuiro and Renji included.
"I know some of you have crushes on me," Ishida looked indignant, "but I feel this must be said, and I hope that none of you are truly hurt by it. I'm in love with Chad."
Mizuiro had an expression that was a mingling of surprise, joy, and "I knew it."
Keigo was having trouble reattaching his jaw.
Orihime looked confused, as usual.
Ishida was positively fuming.
Rukia seemed disappointed, but took the news rather well.
Renji was jumping for joy knowing he had a chance at gaining Rukia's adoration.
And Chad, who had been listening unbeknownst to everyone else, felt a smile rivaling the sun's radiance spread across his face.