Chapter 5: Confession

Nova awoke in a female child's' room. He stood up dry and surprised. The child was not in sight, but she seemed nice enough to rescue him from the rain. He thought maybe he should thank her, but remembered that most people don't see talking animals. He had to be still and silent. He took this time to think about Orihime. He needed to find her. He wasn't sure anymore that she really was turning him in. First he needed to leave this house.

He hopped off the bed in which he lay and started to walk on his way out. Just as he was about to reach the door the knob started to turn. Quickly he lay on his back, still. He was nervous.

A girl with very light brown hair entered the room. She was fairly cute. She peered down at him.

"Oh! How did you get down there Mr. Turtle?" She asked, picking him up.

She carried him off onto her bed again. She started to dress him up in dolls clothes. He started to freak out. He watched the hallway through the door, hoping for someone to help him. Thankfully for him someone did come by.

Ichigo peered at him from the hallway and almost walked completely by.

Nova gave him a 'Help me' look.

Quickly, Ichigo took action.

"um… I need that stuffed animal for a while. Okay," he held out his hand and smiled.

"Okay," she smiled back and handed Nova off to him.

"Thank you," he waved, then left.

Nova was relieved to be away from that child.

"How did you get here Nova?" Ichigo remarked.

"She saved me from the rain."

"Oh. Why weren't you with Orihime?"

He sighed, sadly, "She left me at the park. I think I hurt her feelings." He peered away.

"Do you want me to take you back to Urahara then?" Ichigo asked.

"No. I want my body back," he whined. " Then I want to go back to Orihime's house."

Ichigo shrugged, then stuffed his finger into Nova's little mouth and fished out the part that made him a mod soul. He was immediately knocked out.

He awoke later outside Urahara's home. He was in full human form. Quickly, he pulled the hood back over his head, but left it unzipped. He found this more comfortable.

Ichigo was sitting in front of him. His arms were crossed.

"Uh… thank you Ichigo," he said.

"Everyone only cares for you wellbeing. They don't want to harm you. We just want you to remember. You are a friend to us and family to Ririn and Kurodo. And if you want to go to Orihime's house, use your portal thingy." Ichigo announced.

Nova remember the last time he used it. He wasn't thinking anywhere in particular but that's how he met Orihime. He immediately thought about her house. The portal appeared and he went right through it.

Instantly he was at Orihime's house. Joyously he went right in. He thought he shocked her though because she was just standing there.

"You came back?'' She questioned stunned.

He nodded then smiled under his full face hood.

"I don't ever want to leave you. I like you too much," he announced.

"You made me think you didn't like me!" She growled annoyed with him.

"I'm sorry. I had trust issues, but I still want to be with you," he said.

Pouting Orihime stared at him. She was sulking.

"You hurt my feelings," she pouted, ruefully.

"I did?" Nova sounded sad that he did such a thing. He took the hood off his head and closend to her. Actually he was embracing her, and looking deeply into her eyes. His lips getting closer to hers. "I'm sorry," he announced.

He shut his eyes and brought their lips together. It felt good for a moment, until both of their faces turned bright red and they became embarrassed. They pulled away from each other.

Nova pulled the hood over his head to reduce embarrassment. He walked to the bathroom. Right before he entered he said, "I'm sorry,….. But I think I love you."

Quickly he went into the bathroom. He took off all his clothes and ran the water for a shower. When he stepped inside he depressingly looked at the floor. He knew he shouldn't have kissed her and now felt worse.

The water dripped all along his body, soaking him. He sighed and got out of the shower. He dried and dressed. He decided to leave the hood off his face. There was no use in hiding it.

He left the bathroom. He didn't see Orihime, so he just stood there, slumping in his spot. He set his hand to his face.

"Oh," he whined in a whisper. "She probably hates me now!"

He was miserable.

Out of nowhere another body leaned into his and embraced him. Why was she hugging him.

"I love you too," she cooed softly into his back.

Nova was stunned, but he turned around and hugged her back. He was happy and hoped she meant it.

She leaned up and kissed him upon the lips.

He smiled. He moved in deeper to make the kiss more intimate. He really love her.

Orihime broke the kiss and held his hand. She led him to bed, yawning.

"Its late. We should probably go to bed," she said and lay down on her side. She left room for him to lay next to her.

Excited, Nova came and lay next to her. He wrapped his arms around her. Her kissed her neck, lovingly.

She laughed cutely ,then yawned, "Goodnight Nova."

She scooted back and cuddled him.

"Goodnight Orihime," Nova smiled. "I love you."

" I love you too," she said then fell asleep.

Nova was glad she didn't reject him. He would have been so depressed. He hugged her, then kissed he neck once more. He was tired as well and fell asleep beside the one he loved.