Bleach (c) Tite Kubo. I am just a loyal, borderline obsessed fan.
"Eyes on Me" (c) Faye Wong
Eyes on Me
Pairing: IchiHime
Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
For years Orihime Inoue watched Ichigo Kurosaki from the sidelines. For years she was content with being in the same room with him. She knew that he didn't pay much attention to her, and she was ok with that as long as she got to see him.
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
And then things happened. Being attacked by her brother turned hollow; awakening her own latent powers; and finally going to Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki, who had become a dear friend. So many things happened in just a short amount of time. And in that short amount of time she began to fall for a certain orange-haired teen.
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you?
Maybe yes, maybe no
So here she was now, in the very room of the person she loves, about to tell him goodbye; Thinking, hoping that she is protecting him by going away.
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Oh, did you ever know?
That I had mine on you
She recalls past memories of them together. Special moments both big and small, and vows to keep them close to her heart forever.
She never expected him to come to her rescue. She never expected him to fight for her freedom. Seeing his face, full of determination and spirit excited her heart and yet, at the same time, set it at ease.
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
Ichigo thought Orihime was goofy to say the least. Always animated in everything she did, and always having a smile on her face. Ichigo thought the smile was a permanent part of her appearance, just like his scowl was a permanent part of his.
And then there would be those moments, much like this one, when her walls would break down, and she would cry and become vulnerable. It was those moments when Ichigo would think,
"Her smile is what draws me to her, and makes my heart warmer. But it is her tears that make me stronger. It is her tears that make me want to protect her."
He thinks to himself, "Don't cry Orihime. I will protect you, so you no longer have to cry."
So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you
Ichigo knew of the feelings Orihime had for him. Contrary to popular belief he wasn't as dense as people made him out to be. He knew exactly how she felt about him. Over time he began to feel the same way. He didn't know how to act on the feelings; he was helpless in that area of life. But maybe, just maybe, fighting for her freedom would show her that he too felt the same way.
Darling, so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you are not dreaming
Orihime wasn't seeing things. No matter how much she blinked, rubbed her eyes, pinched herself, or wacked herself on the head, the same image would return.
Ichigo Kurosaki was fighting for her freedom. Ichigo Kurosaki had come all the way to Hueco Mundo to protect her. She thinks to herself, "Maybe, just maybe, my feelings have reached him."
Darling, so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
With a smile on his face Ichigo holds out his hand and says, "Let's go home, Orihime."
And as Orihime shyly placed her hand in his, with a bright smile of her own, Ichigo breathes a sigh of relief and thinks to himself,
"It's good to see your smile again, Orihime."
Author's Note:
*Facepalm* Geez, this is so freaking fluffy. I've never been good at fluff, I'm more of a dark romance kind of gal.
*shrugs* oh well...
Reviews are always welcome!
Take care and God Bless,
SingingButterflyRose