Family Holiday

AN: There is a small lime in this chapter which I marked for you. Remember, they are both new at all things sexual, so I made it… more realistic? Hehe. Huge thank you to Aiden Clearwater for taking the time to beta read this. You did amazing work cleaning up this chapter.

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It was December 23rd, I would say I was just waking up, but that would be a lie. I barely even slept. Orihime would be here tonight after work. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing, I'm excited to spend the time with her and know she won't be alone this holiday, but she's also spending time with my family… That worries me. I don't want them to scare her off. Karin won't be too bad; she's pretty good about leaving people alone. Yuzu would be fussing over her nonstop, wanting to make everything perfect. Then there's Dad. He will be very embarrassing, probably tell her stories I wish never happened, say awkward couple things to make Orihime and myself blush. Maybe I should have stayed at her place instead…

My door slammed open with the old man leaping into my room; his leg extended ready to connect with my face when I quickly rolled off the bed to miss his attack. Jumping up, I did a quick kick hitting him in the stomach. As he lay on my bed, he called out "Well done my boy!" I didn't have time to deal with him. I needed to shower and get everything ready for my girlfriend. I smiled thinking how great it feels t call her that.

As soon as the clock hit 5:30 pm, I was at the bakery, watching Orihime say goodbye to all her coworkers. She had a bag with her that I took from her after a quick hug and peck on the lips. I still have no idea if we're doing this dating thing right, but it worked for us. As we walked towards my house, I noticed how much easier it was to be around her since I didn't have to fight myself anymore. I could finally do what felt right. A slight squeeze of my hand pulled me from my thoughts. I looked over at the beautiful girl holding my hand to let her know I was listening when she was ready to speak.

"Thank you again for inviting me to stay with you over the holidays. I've been looking forward to this all week since you asked me." She smiles up at me; it's my smile. Seeing her happy makes me happy but seeing her happy and knowing I made her feel this way brought a feeling of pride.

"We're glad you could come. I apologize ahead of time for my Dad." She giggles at me.

"I love your family, Ichigo-kun. Your Dad always makes me laugh."

"Yeah, yeah." But my sarcasm doesn't have its typical bite to it.

When we got to my house, my Dad wasn't home to attack me. I ran her bag up to my room while she went to greet my sisters. I heard from my room the sound of my doom.

"OORRIIHHIIMMEE-CHAN! How's my lovely daughter-in-law doing? Is my rude son treating you well?"

"Damn it Old Man!" I yelled from my room. Going down the stairs, I watch them all interacting with each other. It makes me hope every Christmas will be like this. The two of us with my family.

"Did you put her bag up for her?" Dad acts as if I don't know how to treat a guest. I roll my eyes before answering.

"Yes, I put them in my room for now."

"Good. She can stay in your room. You're both 18, and I trust you not to make me a Grandpa until you both graduate college at least."

Fuck me. He was doing so well for a moment.

"Oi! Goat-san. Leave them alone." Karin called out in my defense.

At least someone's on my side.

"It's still a miracle he got someone as hot as Orihime-chan. Don't scare her off or he'll never move out."

Well, there went my support.

"Both of you! Be nice; I'm sorry Orihime-chan." I turn to look over at my girlfriend when she didn't respond to Yuzu. She was shaking.

Oh Gods, is she crying?

"Orihime?" I call out. She looks up, bright red. She opens her mouth to speak when all the laughter she was trying to hold in came out. Slowly we each start laughing. My family is insane, but I love them.

After dinner, we asked Orihime to close her eyes. Once Yuzu came back to the table she put Orihime's surprise in her hands. "Open." We told her. I smiled when she gasped. She looked at us with tears in her eyes.

"Is this r-really f-for me?" She questions.

"Yes, my dear, your part of this family… Wow, that was the perfect fatherly thing to say. You three are so lucky to have me as your father." I roll my eyes at him.

We spent the rest of the night laughing and just being a family. It was going fine until we were all tired. We each made our way upstairs to go to bed

What the hell do we do now?

We stood in my room, unsure of what to do next. I figured the best thing would be for us to change. We slept together on the couch, so I'm not sure why this was so awkward. Maybe it was due to the fact we both knew we'd be sleeping in the same room instead of it just happening.

"I'll give you the room to change. I'll head to the bathroom." She nodded and gave me a small smile before I grabbed my things and headed out. Shutting the door to my room, I took a deep breath. Maybe it'd be better if I slept on the floor… It would give her the bed and not put any pressure on either of us.

After I was done changing I headed back to my room to find the door open. I knocked lightly as I entered. She was sitting on my bed in a pair of short shorts and a t-shirt. Her hair was braided in a loose braid, hanging over the side as she finished tying the band. I came in and shut the door behind me while I made my way to the closet to throw my dirty clothes in the hamper.

"So, I can sleep on the floor, that way you don't have to share the bed with me." I offered.

"Oh, do you not want to share with me?" She looked down, either embarrassed by her question or upset.

"I want to; I just wanted you to know you had a choice." I rubbed the back of my neck as I looked at her. When our eyes met, she gave me a knowing look.

"You don't need to be nervous, Ichigo-kun."

"I'm not nervous." I defend, but my voice went up a notch. Damn, my own body was betraying me. She giggled at me.

"You always rub your neck when you're unsure of something. It's cute."

"I'm not cute." I pouted while she once again giggled. Fine, she wants to laugh at me then I'll give her a reason to laugh. I lunged at her, hands on her ribs tickling her as she fell backward on my bed laughing so hard she had tears starting to run down her face.

"O-Okay, you a-aren't-t c-ute" She got out between laughs. I slowed my hands to give her a chance to catch her breath. She's laying under me, her face was flushed, and her breathing was rapid, heaving her chest up and down as I laid on top of her. My hands were still on her ribs, but the air between us was different. It wasn't playful anymore. I watched as her eyes turned darker grey, looking in between my eyes and lips.

I slowly moved forward; I didn't want to scare her. We were in my room alone for the night. What I didn't' expect was her lifting her arms up, her hands pulled my hair as she smashed our lips together. All thinking left when I moved one arm to brace myself above her, and the other moved down to her hip.

As I moved, I rocked into her, not thinking about what would happen until I felt it. The friction between our bodies as I moved. I felt her moan with me when it happened. She moved her mouth, so the kiss was deeper, our tongues fighting for dominance. It was one thing I loved about her. While the rest of the world saw the shy and timid healer I got to see her wild side.

We pulled away to breathe, I rested my forehead on her's before I could do something stupid like pushing her too far. I was only planning on giving her a simple kiss, but her hands started to run down my back which ended any thoughts of slowing down in my mind. Our kiss was full of pent-up passion. Gods, why did we wait so long to do this? Without thinking, I moved my hand from her hip and up towards her breast. I stopped right before I touched the bottom of her left mound. I slowly moved my hand up until it was on top of her covered breast.

She gasped but didn't pull away. I gave it a gentle squeeze, she ripped her mouth away from mine and arched her back from the bed. She said my name in such a breathless plea I thought I'd lose it.

"Damn! Why can't there be a hollow now? I'd love to step in for you." Kon's annoying ass voice came from the side of the bed.

Orihime, for lack of a better word, made a squeaking sound and hid her face in my chest. Both breathing heavy I moved from her to grab the stupid stuffed lion and took him towards my window before throwing him out in the snow.

"Gods, Orihime I'm so sorry; I forgot all about him," I whispered. I hoped she wasn't too upset with me, but I wouldn't blame her if she were.

"It's okay, I mean it was embarrassing, but it's okay. Would you hold me?" She ended in a whisper. I nodded before I stood to turn off the lights to the room while she scooted over and under the covers. I made my way over towards the bed and crawled into bed. I pulled her, so her head was laying on my chest as I was on my back. She put her hand on my stomach, and I tightened my hold on her before we wished each other goodnight.

In the middle of the night, my hallow badge went off. I quickly grabbed it, hoping I didn't wake her up and hit it to my chest. I looked down at my body, still holding Orihime close. I was about to head out the window when I heard her whisper "Be safe." I leaned down and kissed her on the top of the head.

"Always," I whispered back before taking off into the night.

The next morning, I woke up with hair in my face. I realized we turned and I was holding her back to my chest with one arm under my head and the other wrapped around her waist, holding her close. The feeling of having her in my arms when I wake up was amazing. I wish it didn't have to end, but I knew we should get up before Dad comes rushing in.

"Orihime" I whispered in her ear. I was met with a groan and her wiggling closer to me. I gripped her hip hard, if she kept doing that she'd see just how happy I was to see her this morning.

"Come on 'Hime; we gotta get up before my Dad comes in."

"Okay…" She signed while turning so we were face to face. She had a cute blush on her checks that I was sure I also had.

"Good morning, Ichigo."

"Morning 'Hime" She smiled and kissed me on the lips before pulling back.

"I like that name coming from you." I blushed more, not noticing I let her nickname slip. I leaned in for one more kiss before I started pulling away to get up. I also had to find Kon and kill him for last night. Orihime said she was going to jump in the shower which was perfect because it gave me time to deal with whatever my Father had planned as well as kick Kon's ass.

We had a nice breakfast with my family; surprisingly no one said anything embarrassing.

After, Yuzu and Orihime went to the kitchen to start baking cookies. I was worried when they started talking about what they wanted to make. Orihime must have known because she turned around and told me it would only be a small number for herself and the rest she'd make "boring" for us. Yuzu laughed at her words while I shook my head.

"She knows you well, son." My dad said as he patted my back.

"Yeah, she does." With that, we left the girls to bake, and Karin, Dad and I took off to go outside and clear a walkway for anyone who may need care and come to the clinic. Once we were done we headed back inside to steal some freshly baked cookies.

Orihime was eating one of her "special" cookies (chocolate chip and red bean paste) when Dad spoke up.

"I wonder what you'll eat when you're pregnant… Most women would eat something crazy but given you already do, no offense, I wonder if you'll eat plain food." The comment itself wouldn't have been awkward if we were married or something but after last night? Ugh. We both blushed badly and looked away. Why I was cursed with a father, who had no filter I'd never know. But then Orihime had to respond.

"To be honest, I've always wondered that as well. My neighbor came over a few times asking if I'd make her something when she was pregnant with her first, and it made us guess what I'd be like."

Fuck. We are not talking about her pregnant right now. She must have noticed how uncomfortable I was because she changed the subject.

"We're you able to clear all the snow? The cookies are done so I can help now." She offered.

"We're good but thanks," I replied to her, I pulled her over towards the tv to start a game. We had the new alien game, and I figured she'd enjoy it. Plus, it would keep the family away from saying something else about babies to her for a bit.

Isshin peeked into the living room where his son and girlfriend were playing video games. Ichigo always kept to himself after their mother died. He and Karin thought keeping all emotions inside would help not burden the family while Yuzu took over as the "mother" figure. He hated his children felt they had to change and grew up too fast but seeing him laughing on the couch with Orihime sitting on the floor between his legs made him smile. He quickly snuck upstairs to get his camera and back to the living room so that he could get another picture of the two of them. He remembered to keep the flash off this time.

She fit into their family so well. He knew Orihime worried Ichigo and Rukia would end up together, but Ichigo needs to be the protector. He needs someone who can stand by his side and allow him to take the lead, understand that it takes him longer to see things when it comes to emotions. Rukia and he were more like siblings.

Isshin had known from the start how the healer felt about his son; everyone did minus his son. What he respected the most was her ability to keep those feelings to herself and let him be. He wasn't ready for any kind of relationship when he had so much to fight through and learn about himself. He watched as Ichigo stole the controller from Orihime when she jumped during a surprise attack. He chuckled as she pouted. Leaving the two alone to play their game he went to the kitchen to see what his daughters were doing.

After dinner, the group picked a couple of old Christmas movies we watched every year until everyone was starting to fall asleep. Slowly Isshin and I picked up the girls and brought them to their room before we went back to our rooms for the night.

Orihime used this time to get ready for bed and sneak her gifts under the tree. She also brought out her photo of her brother to speak to him as the clock struck midnight. That's where I found her, by the tree with her photo in her hands.

"Hey, you okay?" I asked her once she stopped talking.

She smiled at me and nodded. "Yes, I'm fine Ichigo-kun. Just wanted to talk to him and let him know I'm okay."

"Are you coming to bed with me?"

She blushed, and I realized what I said.

"I mean, sleep… next to me or I can sleep on the floor."

Giggling she told me yes, and took my offered hand. I wasn't sure if I should sleep on the floor, kiss her goodnight, hold her? Hell, we just started dating, and here I am sleeping in the same bed as her! I wondered if she felt the same awkwardness.

"Ichigo-kun?" I turned towards her as she crawled into my bed again.

"Yeah?"

"Remember, just do what feels right and don't over think it so much." I smiled at her, somehow, she always knew what I needed.

"Right." I climbed into bed with her and pulled her over, so she was laying on my chest again. I ran my hand up and down her side while I thought over everything.

"I'm going to miss this." She spoke so quietly I almost missed it.

"Me too, Hime. Me too." I looked down when I felt her move a bit; she was lifting herself up a bit then leaned in to kiss me. What type of kiss it was meant to be I have no idea, but once her lips touched mine I wanted more. After a few moments, I moved her closer to me which lead to her leg rubbing my hardening member while her warm core rubbed my leg. Her moan had me pulling away panting. What was it that made me go crazy every time I was around her?

Breathing heavily, she laid back down. She kissed my chest through my shirt, almost making me flip her over with that innocent action but I held it in. We weren't there yet, Hell I still couldn't tell her how I felt about yet.

"Hey, Orihime?"

"hmmm"

"I was wondering… Chad was talking to me the other day when he said you've been interested in me for a while. What did he mean?" This thought had been bugging me since he told me, but he wouldn't say any more, just that I needed to talk to her. I hoped she'd be able to answer me and maybe help me understand how she felt more it would help me be more open.

"Do you really want to know?" Her question caught me off guard. Why wouldn't I want to know? I gave her a quick "yes" and waited for her to go on.

She was quiet for a few moments, most likely getting her thoughts together. "Well, I don't want to make you uncomfortable…"

"Hey, look at me." I rolled us, so we were face to face and moved her chin up, so she'd look at me. "Tell me, please." Why would it make me uncomfortable? I couldn't help but wonder.

"You see, I've had feelings for you for years, probably started when I lost my brother (at this point I knew my eyes were wide in shock). They grew as I was around you more and more until I um… well, now we're together, so I'm sure he was just happy for us."

Until she what?

You fuckin' idiot. She loves you. Why I have no idea.

Stay the hell outta this. There is no way she feels that way about me.

"Ichigo-kun? Ichigo?! Are you okay?"

"Yeah, sorry. Talking to my hollow for a minute." I mumbled.

"Oh! Hello, Hollow-san"

-San huh? Maybe she isn't as dumb as I thought. When are you gonna let me out to talk with our Queen?

You will stay away from her. I won't ever let you hurt her. Even; if that means I must let her go.

Chill Kingy. You forget I am you, what you care for so do I. Queeny's safe with me.

I was about to go into my inner world to kick his ass when I felt soft lips touching mine. I blinked in surprise but didn't stop the kiss. I did pull back when I felt her face getting wet. Looking at her she had tears running down her face.

"Shit, what's wrong? Did I do something?"

"I could see it on your face… You're worried he'll hurt me, but you forget Ichigo… I- I watched you die. He came back and didn't hurt me; he saved me. While he hurt others and I was scared, I knew deep down he wouldn't hurt me. Can't you see that? He could have killed me or taken advantage of me but never did and I don't think he ever would."

See. Keep this up, and you'll lose her for no reason.

"I can't lose you Orihime. Gods, the thought of you dying because of me is too much." Seeing her crying in my arms was the little push I needed to open up a bit. I wasn't ready to talk about my Mom or how much she really meant to me, but I could give her a little more information on what I deal with every day.

"If anything happened to me it wouldn't be your fault. I mean it, no more holding us all on your shoulders. Be you; this weekend has been amazing. You've been laughing and relaxing as I've never seen before. Nothing makes me happier than seeing this side of you." I was about to argue how it would be my fault when she shocked the hell out of me.

She pulled on my hair, so we were kissing again, but this wasn't a sweet kiss. It was like she was trying to prove how much I mean to her and make me forget all my worries. Whatever the reason it was sure working.

She moved her hands from my hair to my shoulders, pulling me as she rolled on her back till I was on top of her. Fuck it felt good to feel her whole body touching mine. Thank Gods I put Kon in the girl's room I thought as her hands started moving.

I pulled back to give us a chance to breathe and as I pressed kisses down her neck I noticed the look of pure love in her eyes. All for me, how did I not see this sooner?

Because you're stupid as hell.

I blocked him from my mind as I only focused on Orihime.

I started kissed and nibbling her shoulder as she moved her hands under my shirt. The feeling of her hands running down my back was heaven. I could honestly die right now and be happy. Without thinking, I moved to a sitting position and ripped my shirt off over my head. Her eyes darkened with lust as she looked at every inch of skin I was now showing off. Her hands shook as she reached up and slowly ran her hands over my shoulders down the front of my chest. It felt amazing. I couldn't help the grown that slipped past my lips. Her hair tossed around her with her chest rising and falling making her large breasts bounce; I could see the peeks of her mounds through her shirt.

Shit! She's not wearing a bra!

I leaned back down claiming her lips in a fierce kiss, pulling her lower lip into my mouth and giving it a small suck. She gasped so I took that moment as a chance to push my tongue into her mouth. Without noticing I started rocking my hips into her. Both of us moaned in pleasure, never experiencing something like this before was driving us both a little crazy.

My right hand was keeping my weight off her while my left started to move from her hip up her body slowly. I could feel her toned stomach clench with each move I made. Worried I was going too far I pulled back. She grabbed my hand and put it back where it was. Taking this as a sign to continue exploring I kept my slow pace enjoying the feel of every inch I touched while giving her time to tell me to stop if it became too much.

Shirt or not it was still amazing to explore her gorgeous body.

When my hand finally found it's way to her breast I gave it an experimental squeeze. She ripped her mouth away from me with a breathless "Ichigo" while her back arched into my hand. I never saw anything so hot in my life. I kissed my way down her neck again while I started grabbing her with a little more force as my confidence built. Her hips began rocking into mine as we dry humped each other in the frenzy of hormones.

I finally got to her shirt and moved it as far as I could to get more room to keep kissing when she once again shocked the hell out of me.

"T-take it off." She pleaded with me.

"Y-yeah?" No way in hell she wanted me to take her shirt off.

"Please" the sexy, half-lidded look she gave me was all I needed. I pulled back as she sat up with me. I slowly pulled the bottom of her shirt up until it was entirely off of her. Looking down at her naked form was enough to bring me to a whole new level of need. I went back to what we were doing before, but this time when I slid my body with hers I could feel her nipples harden as they rubbed against my bare chest. I started rocking harder into her, she moved her legs, so they wrapped around my hips.

Only a couple of thin layers of clothes separated us, but it still felt amazing rocking my erection against her center. We were getting bolder, wrapped up in this lust bubble we were stuck in. Nothing but us mattered. She grabbed my pillow and covered her mouth as her moans grew in volume. I moved my lips down, so I could claim one beautiful mound with my mouth while my hand gave the other attention.

Not sure what to do I sucked. She bucked into me, causing me to grunt. I started using my tongue to play with her nipple, after a couple of moments I finally got the hang of it, and she started reacting again.

The female body is so complicated... However, I didn't have much time to think about the subject.

Her hands grabbed my hair and pulled my lips to meet her's in another passionate kiss, changing the angle our hips were rocking. Her eyes shot open, panting hard while pulling my head to her neck. Her voice was so sexy, whispering my name over and over in my ear.

"Yes, Ichigo, ah don't stop."

I had no plans on doing that; I could feel myself getting closer to release. Her nails digging into my back pushed me over the edge. She kept rocking her hips on mine, causing my already sensitive, sticky member to react. Thankfully she found her release a couple of thrusts later.

I moved off her, very unsure of what to do next. We were both covered in our release and topless. I grabbed my shirt and threw it on then headed Orihime her's. Once her shirt was on I ran to the bathroom to get a couple of wet washcloths. I cleaned myself before leaving the clean cloth on the counter for her to change and clean up a bit.

Once we were both clean and back in bed sleep claimed us quickly.

We were woken up by three bodies jumping on top of us. Thank Gods we cleaned up and redressed before we went to bed or this would be very awkward.

"Oi! Get the fuck off us!" I yelled at my annoying family while Orihime was laughing at our wake-up call.

"Ichigo, it's Christmas!" Her cherry response made my irritation level lower. That was the first time she called me Ichigo outside of sexual activities. It made a smile grace my lips.

"Come on Son! I want to see what my children got their wonderful father!"

With that, my father took off down the stairs. I couldn't help but shake my head, the oldest of us all was the most excited. The rest of us made our way down the stairs at a slower, calmer rate. Minus Orihime, she was bouncing around talking about how much she loved Christmas.

I loved how cheerful she always was. Maybe that was why she and Dad got along so well, they both wanted to see the good in things and celebrate what we have while I tend to look at what went wrong and how it was my fault. I'd have to think about that later; I was starting to grow excited as we saw all the gifts. "Santa" even came.

The smaller gifts were passed around, each of us loving our gifts and laughing at others. Orihime shocked my father and me when she handed my sisters another gift. Yuzu opened her's and found a small charm bracelet while Karin was given new earrings that were slightly different from what she normally wears. We could feel her on the gifts. Dad figured out what she did and pulled her into a big hug with real tears coming down his face. His quiet "Thank you" was barely heard.

I gave her an "I don't get it" look before she whispered into my ear while the girls put their gifts on.

"They hold some of my power in them. Not a ton but enough that if they were attacked a shield would pop up and keep them safe while someone came to the rescue." I was dumbfounded, she managed to do something no one else could do and act like it was nothing. I kissed her temple while my sisters thanked her for their gifts.

Dad opened his gift next, which was a jacket that had a patch sewed on the inside. He looked to see the number 10 in dark green with a daffodil surrounding it. He held his jacket close and nodded his thanks to the young woman. He didn't trust his voice now but the fact she did so much research into his past while keeping it secretive enough no one would know what it meant was completely indescribable. It was her way of bringing his past and his present together.

She then turned to me.

I looked at the small box she handed to me. I carefully tore off the paper and took the lid off. There was a small silver ring in the box. Confused as to why she'd gift me a ring she nudged me and told me to look at it. On the inside, it said, "Our Protector" and the outside had a tiny but well-done carving of my Zangetsu.

"Do you like it?" I realized I never moved or said anything; I was too stunned by what she had made.

"Yes," I gave her a bone-crushing hug while she explained that Dad helped her figure out how to do it and a ring would be the best for me since I could wear it all the time without any issues.

"Ready for yours?" I asked while my Dad brought out the box he had hidden. She gave me a huge smile and nodded her head. I watched as she carefully peeked inside the box and gasped at what she saw. Tears started to fall from her eyes as she pulled out the locket with her hair-pin engraved on the front.

"Open it" she did as ask, and there was a picture of her brother. She started to sob as she held the locket to her heart. She leaned into me, and I held her while she cried until she pulled away finally wiping away the rest of her tears.

"W-would you help me put it on?"

"Of course." I had her move her hair so that I could fasten the clasp. She gave each of us a hug and thanked us a dozen times before the day was over. I still couldn't believe I only had one more night with her before things went back to normal.

I didn't care if we did anything or not, just holding her in my arms and knowing she was safe was enough. I wanted to tell her I loved her, I really did, but I just couldn't get the words out. It was stupid after last night, I made a fool of myself, coming in my pants but still to say those three words was too dangerous. Hopefully soon though, she was quickly working her way past all my defenses without even trying.

I love you Orihime. I thought to myself as she called for everyone to relax while she made breakfast for us all.

I wish this weekend didn't have to end…