Our Last Day

AN: Sorry for the delay but I was working on the first four chapters. I noticed after hallowark94 was amazing enough to point out some errors and confusion so it's all fixed up now! I'm not following the prompts any more because the timeline was too short for them to be realistically progressing in their relationship. Let me know what you think please. This chapter is for hallowdark94 (times 3!), JK Robertson and Guest for taking the time to review. We're finally making progress in the story! Can't wait for y'all to see what I have planned.

After a nice breakfast, the battle of the genders started. A snowball fight, easy right? Not with my family. Yuzu and Orihime were nice while playing but Karin. Gah! If she wasn't my little sister I'd totally nail her in the face with a snowball.

We went outside, the girls started the fight by all throwing snowballs at me. I couldn't be mad because even Karin was smiling. Orihime called out "Girls v. Boys" and the battle was on.

Somehow Karin took up the attacking position while Yuzu started making a wall for them to hide behind. I was so focused on Karin's attacks that I missed Orihime sneaking away. My father was taking pictures… Damn him.

Karin's speed behind her throws was really starting to hurt. I grabbed some snow and started to form a large ball. As I peeked from behind a tree I saw her bent over to grab more snow, so I went to attack. I lifted my arm, pulled the ball back and was about to throw it forward when everything went cold.

Orihime had gotten her hands on a bucket from the shed and filled it with snow. My sweet, innocent Orihime dumped the whole damn thing on my head. At this point, everyone was laughing, including me. I was so shocked she'd do such a thing. She quickly hugged me while saying she was sorry, but I held her tight while I slowly stopped laughing.

"It's fine 'Hime. It was a good plan. My only question is what the hell were you doing Dad?" I glared over at him.

"Why do you talk to me in such a way?" With his fake innocence. "I was simply allowing you to take charge and handle the situation while I document these great memories for my grandchildren." His tone made it seem it was a no brainer what he was up to.

Before I could say anything Orihime spoke.

"I can't wait to see them! Thank you, Kurosaki-san!" Luckily, she didn't seem freaked out my Father was making more grandbabies comments.

"I'm gonna shower and warm up after that sneak attack." I watched my girlfriend giggle while we all headed inside to change out of our snow clothes.

When I got out of the shower we started to play some board games while drinking hot cocoa. It was a fun way to end the weekend, but I couldn't help but dread taking her home. I was going to miss her. Having her by my side felt right. Pushing that thought aside, we all went to watch one last movie together. My dad had to go to the clinic for a bit, so the girls sat on one couch and us on the other.

Somewhere from the start of the movie I ended up pulling Orihime into my side. I know I didn't normally show or express myself, but I wanted to hold her, and I didn't care who saw for once. I didn't even attempt to yell at my Dad when I heard a click indicating a photo was just taken. Ignoring him I went back to watching the movie and the feel of this beautiful woman on my side.

Do I love her?

I really hate you.

Stay the hell out of it. This has NOTHING to do with you.

Actually, you complete dumbass, it has everything to do with me. When you are unsure or unhappy I'm stuck here with this fucking rain. I also must deal with you ignoring what you truly want. You want her, she wants you end of story. Stop whining about it and man up.

I'm not "whining" I'm trying to figure out how I feel. Unlike you, I don't want to hurt her. I need to know how I feel before this goes farther, or she'll get hurt. Now shut the fuck up.

With that last thought, I locked him up in my mental binds. I'm done dealing with him and I want to figure this shit out. Damn, I thought all the battles we had before were hard, but it was nothing compared to this.

After the movie, my Dad said he had something for Orihime to take home with her. I was a little worried, but I kept her close as our father handed her a… book?

Oh Lord, please don't be baby photos.

I held my breath while she opened the book. To my surprise it was us. Photos of us from when we were younger. He had some from when we first started high school all the way through this weekend. While I was irritated he took photos of us this holiday seeing her face light up was worth it.

"These are amazing, Kurosaki-san! I love them, thank you, thank you so much."

"You're most welcome Orihime-chan… See my boy? Someone appreciates the amazingness that is me."

Sighing I gave a quick "whatever" before I looked through the book again with Orihime. After it would be time to take her home and I didn't want to think about that.

I tossed and turned for the past few hours. If I'm being honest with myself, it has been more then a "few" hours. It's now 3 in the morning and I haven't slept at all. My bed still smells like her, but it feels empty without Orihime with me. I grabbed my badge and slammed it to my chest. Maybe some fresh air would help me sleep.

Running across the rooftops, I tried to find something to do. Maybe a hollow would show up and I could handle it but sadly, there was nothing going on. Without noticing I ended up near Orihime's place.

Should I check on her? Is it too soon?

Just do it.

For once my hollow and I were on the same side.

Taking a deep breath, I made my way to her bedroom window and checked to see if she left it unlocked. She did! While I was happy it was still dangerous. I slowly opened the window and quietly dropped in and shut the window. There, asleep in her bed, was the one person I needed to sleep. She was facing me, her face looked so sweet and peaceful.

I knelt in front of her and pushed some of her beautiful hair behind her ear that fell in her face while she slept. Her big grey eyes opened halfway as she gave me a small smile.

"Ichigo" She whispered.

"Hey 'Hime" I smiled back at her with my hand still on her cheek.

"Stay with me?"

"Of course," I answered before I slowly making my way around to end of the bed. I crawled up and under her blankets before I pulled her close. I could tell she was only half awake when I came in, but I really hoped she wouldn't be upset when she woke up with me in her bed. Taking one last deep breath, breathing in her sweet smell, I closed my eyes ready to finally sleep.

"I love you, Ichigo" Her sweet voice sighed.

I barely heard it. My eyes snapped open before I took a calming breath. Her breathing was even and slow, so I knew she was asleep already but the words she said were clear as day, even if a little quiet. My body was tense as I took in her words.

She loves me? Inoue Orihime loves me….

Instead of freaking out like I normally would, I smiled into her hair.

Orihime loves me. I'm not fully sure how I feel about her but I know I care for her and would do anything to keep her safe and happy. Hopefully, that's enough for now.

Only time would tell…