So. I'm back with another chapter. Don't expect such fast updates in the future. I'm only doing this because my muse exploded after reading a few fantastic fanfics. Also, to people who read my other story, Alexithymia, I'll update the next chapter by the end of February. Definitely. I hope so.
Title: In which Orihime complains about exams.
Prompt: Exams
Rating: K+
Warnings: Nothing much, it's short and dialogue heavy.
Orihime banged herself against her study desk. If only studying were as easy as making red bean paste, mustard and cinnamon cookies!
She felt a pair of eyes on her. She turned to see Ulquiorra's green eyes watching her with a look of slight amusement. (Not that anyone other than Orihime could even remotely guess at his moods.) Of course it'd be funny for him!
If she had known studying hard at school would only end up making her study harder at uni she would've given up and opened a bakery.
"Oh God. Why did I even study so hard for this in school?"
"You did not. You spent half your time loitering between worlds and battling unsuspecting people."
Orihime looked indignant. "I did not."
His amusement grew. "Ah yes. You did not. You just stood behind your Kurosaki-kun making noises even trash would be ashamed of."
She looked hurt.
"I'm just teasing, woman."
She perked up like those puppies she wanted to buy.
( He had refused. Looking after one creature was difficult enough.)
"You are lucky I've such a thick skin, Ulquiorra-kun!"
"Not as strong as my Hierro, I presume."
"You don't have Hierro now. So my skin is thicker, hah! So there! " This dubious proclamation was followed by a flash of pink tongue.
"Where?"
"Stop teasing me, Ulquiorra-kun!"
"So you've learned to recognise my tactics."
"Of course I did," She looked absurdly proud.
"Well then, I suppose I should change them."
"You should."
"Hmm. I will."
A beat of silence. Then-
"Why are you so close, Ulquiorra-kun?"
"Changing tactics, woman."
"You know Tatsuki-chan, I never knew I was so sensitive until Ulquiorra-kun came to live with me!"
Tatsuki choked on her milkshake.
He tickled her. :P Next chapter, rating may change to T. The prompt is Kabe-don. :D So you can guess at the rating change. Also, thanks to the three guest reviewers :-D and the follow!