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Black Cat Angel

After I told Rangiku what happened, we became better friends. We began eating lunch together and hung out after school. She is very sensitive and caring but still way too nosy for her own good. She even helps me avoid Kurosaki. Although I ask her to not to do it, she makes a point of glaring at him whenever he passes by. At first I was annoyed by it but I understood how she felt when I started feeling the satisfaction as well.

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I am seeing more of Hitsugaya these days but whenever I do, I see Matsumoto with him. She glares at me as if I killed a member of her family or something. Rumors say that that bitch is going out with my Toushiro. HOW DARE SHE! I hate her like hell, she's a freaking WITCH. And isn't she a bit TOO old for him anyways. Why can't he be satisfied with someone his own age(1)!

Anyways, speaking of busty strawberry blondes, I was talking to Orihime today. She said she needed some help with some homework we had, and I am supposed to be at her place at around five.

-Time skip- Orihime's place:

"Oh, hello Ichigo-kun, come right in." She greeted me, and led me to her living room and asked me to sit down. "So, you said that you needed help with some homework? Why didn't you ask Ishida instead?" I asked. "Well he was busy with some, ugh, things, anyways, do you want something to drink, some snacks?" She offered. "Get me whatever you're getting, I guess"

After an hour and a half of explaining and writing, she FINALLY suggested a break. We sat down and watched the TV for a little bit and then I looked at her and asked, "hey Orihime, you are Matsumoto Rangiku's friend, right?"

"Yes, I am, why?" She replied carefully.

"It's nothing, really, I just heard that she and Hitsugaya are going out…"

"Oh, that, no it's not true, they are just friends." She answered with a smile and continued sweetly, "So, do you like Matsumoto-san?"

"No, it's not like that at all."

"Oh, I see. Then it is Hitsugaya-kun you like, isn't it, Ichigo-kun?"

"Of course not, that's just stupid, Hitsugaya and me, no way, what makes you think that?"

"Actually, I noticed that you were attracted to him since the day he came. The way you look at him is not normal for friends, and that's how I figured it out, and it is also the real reason that I asked you to help me instead of Ishida-kun."

"Wow you're amazing, Orihime, I never thought you were so smart."

"Well, I guess I am." She said with a smile. "You know, Ichigo, it's okay if you are gay, I don't really mind. Actually I might like you a bit better."

"Thank you Orihime for not judging me, I appreciate it."

"You are welcome" was the last thing she said before we went back to studying like nothing ever happened.

That same day, I began thinking about possible ways to make Toushiro accept me, at least as a friend. I didn't want to push things too fast(2). Since direct approach didn't seem to work, I'll try an indirect one. I am going to let Orihime get to Matsumoto to get to Toushiro.

A/N: (1) I have nothing against people who date others younger or older than them, it's just Ichigo rambling in his rage.

(2) I really don't want to push things too fast so tell me if I did.

I really need to sleep so am stopping here, and I'll try to continue later at night. Please rate and review!