(Sorry it took me so long to update. I'm writing more than one fic so I can't get this updated as quickly as I want to. I'm trying to keep up the pace though. I really am.I hope you like this chapter. ^_^)

Chapter 6: Rangiku Matsumoto

Nova woke up the next day cuddled against Orihime. He smiled and kissed her cheek. He decided not to wake her though and quietly got up from the bed and stretched.

He made his way up to the window to peer at the morning sky. It was a bright, lovely day, with lots of people outside.

This made him anxious to go too, but he didn't really want to go alone. Orihime was still asleep. Maybe if he left she would assume he was outside and come and join him. Of course that was most likely not going to happen. She'd probably think he left her. That idea was no good. He'd just have to wait until she woke up.

He got very bored as he waited. The outside looked so comforting. He sighed. Orihime must have been exhausted or something, because she was sleeping for a very long amount of time.

Immediately he gave up on the thoughts of waiting for Orihime and just went outside. He was pretty sure she wouldn't care. She knew he trusted her and wouldn't leave her without a good cause.

He decided to go through the window instead of the front door, which wasn't that hard except that he fell flat on his face. He was happy to be outside now. He felt so free.

He wandered for some time, until he reached the park. He made himself comfortable on a bench. There were many children and their parents out that day. They were all also enjoying the day. He would like to share this beautiful day with Orihime, but he didn't want to disturb her.

He was totally relaxed. He kept his mask off to let the hot air touch his face. It was really too hot for what he was wearing, but he didn't have much else for clothing. He watched as clouds passed overhead. Such a peaceful sight. He shut his eyes, happily.

"Oh!" Screeched a horribly off key female voice, "So you did survive my blow! How fun!"

Before Nova could even turn to see who it was, a huge arm swept down and barely missed him. He was flung off his bench and almost hit a tree. He looked over to see what had come and attacked him. It was tall with a long, black body. In the center of its massive body was a hole. The creatures face had a red and white mask about it that was just as thin and frightening as its body. Its hands wrenched out toward him in attempt to claw out his being. He somehow managed to dodge this attack as well, but the monster was quick and was able to smack him down right after its other attack was missed.

Nova winced as he hit the ground. The monster hit him down further with its clawed arms. It started to laugh.

"Now I can finally finish you off. How… delicious."

The monster opened its mouth to come in to finish the kill. It almost reached its destination when someone else came in and blocked the attack. The monster hopped off Nova and suddenly disappeared.

Nova looked at her rescuer who just cursed, because the monster got away. He was surprised at this one. It was a beautiful woman with… huge breasts and long, luxurious, blond-like hair. She wore an outfit much like Ichigo's. She seemed familiar to him, but he of course had amnesia, so could not recollect his memory of her, if he had one.

She glanced at him for a moment, eyes wide. She sheathed her sword, still looking at him. She looked kind of happy to see him. He had to have known her, but who was she?

Then, she suddenly bounded at him, in all her bouncy glory. She reached him and embraced him so tightly it was almost suffocating. His face was squished against her breasts mercilessly. His eyes widened. What was going on?!

"Nova! Oh Nova! You're all right! I'm so glad!" she exclaimed starting to kiss the top of his head. "No one would tell me what happened to you! I was oh so worried!"

Nova was extremely confused now. Why was this woman embracing him so warmly? His face had gone completely red by now.

"E…excuse me," he murmured shyly. "Who are you?"

"What?" the woman pulled away, confused.

Nova frowned in confusion, "Who are you?" he asked.

"Nova," she looked hurt by his words, "it's me. Rangiku. Don't you remember me?"

"I have amnesia. I don't remember anyone. Who are you?" He asked once more.

"Rangiku Matsumoto," she announced. "Your fiancé."

Nova's eyes widened. She had totally just surprised him. That couldn't be true. He loved Orihime.

"What?!" he freaked out, "No!"

Rangiku seemed hurt by what he said and kind of mad. She glared at him. She looked like she wasn't about to give up on him just yet. She grabbed him and took him all the way to Urahara's house. She brought him inside to see the owner of the house to get things better clarified.

"Urahara!" she exclaimed, desperately. "Urahara please!"

She frantically looked for him.

"Oh," Ururu answered came to greet them, "What is the matter?"

"I need to see Mr. Urahara!" Rangiku said desperately.

"Okay. This way please," she smiled and led her to the man.

"Why hello. What can I do…" Mr. Urahara broke off after he saw who it was and gulped.

"Why?!" she exclaimed, "Why didn't you tell me he got amnesia!?"

"Because I knew you would get this upset," he announced, coldly.

"How could you?! When will he get his memories back?"

"I don't know. It could be never. Shouldn't you be trying to finish off that female hollow right now?" Urahara asked, trying to change the subject.

Nova was standing off in a corner totally confused. He didn't know what he should do. He didn't feel love for Rangiku. He could feel a small tinged of regret every time he looked at her, but he felt that every time he saw anyone he used to know. He only wanted to love Orihime and Orihime only.

"Nova," someone cooed softly, but carefully to him.

He turned to see Ririn in her bird body. She was looking up at him with a sad face. He immediately looked away from her.

"I'm just saying," she paused, trying not to cry, "that I've given up on trying to reach you…all I want is for you to be…happy." The child couldn't take it any longer and ran away, upset.

Nova sighed. He always felt horrible when someone he used to know cried. Ririn especially. She was just trying to help and he cast her off like she was nothing. He looked back at Rangiku, who was seemingly more upset than Ririn was.

"I love him so much! Why does this have to happen?!" She exclaimed, brutally.

"I'm sorry Matsumoto," Urahara sighed.

She turned to Nova, who was on his way out. "Please don't go!"

Nova quickened his pace and went outside. Once outside, he saw that Orihime had arrived. He ran to her.

"Nova?" She asked, puzzled.

He panted slightly, embracing her. He looked over to Rangiku, who had stopped in her tracks at the sight of him being that way with Orihime. Her eyes started to fill with tears.

Orihime was stunned. She had known Rangiku and Nova were engaged to be married, but still she had fallen in love with him, and now felt horrible for it. She had just gotten so caught up in the moment that she had forgotten she had done wrong. She looked about ready to cry now too. She was doing an 'I'm so sorry' look.

Rangiku Matsumoto fell to her knees, crying. She was heartbroken. How could either Orihime or Nova do that to he? She put her face to her hands.

Nova broke their embrace and started to pull her away.

"Lets go back home," he sighed, saddened.

Orihime was too shocked to even speak. She now knew she was being a horrible person. She had stolen Nova from Rangiku.

Once they were far enough away they sat on the stairs that led up to Orihime's apartment. For a few moments they were silent. Nova was the one to break the ice.

"Did you know I was engaged?" he asked softly. He was looking in a far off direction, away from her.

"I'd be lying if I said no," she sighed. "I didn't mean to steal you though."

"It's alright," he said, " I still love you."

He scooted closer to her bringing their faces together. He didn't seem to care at all about Rangiku, which made Orihime worry, but she was caught up in the moment again.

When they stopped kissing she said, "I love you too."

Even though she did love him, this could not be. She couldn't be between Rangiku and Nova. Not now not ever. No matter how good it felt she was going to hate herself later. Even if it was Nova's choice to be in love with her.

(OMG. That was kind of sad. Please leave reviews. I like them a lot….)