Problems and Solutions

Part Two

Orihime's POV

When I finally made it to my apartment I dropped my bags and fell onto my bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow my tears started coming. It was as if a flood gate opened, all the stress I've been holding in all came at me at once.

I was losing my home, possibly my school and friends. I was losing Ichigo, and my biggest fear was proven right. He wanted me to move in with him because I'm someone who needs help. It's only the hero in him, it's not me. It felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. I'd never felt this kind of pain before, I wasn't sure if I could live through this.

My head hurt, I couldn't see well with how puffy my eyes were from crying. How could this have happened when I finally started getting everything I ever wanted?

I had no idea how long I laid there crying, it must not have been too long since the sun was still shining through the window, mocking me.

Suddenly I heard my name being called, "Orihime?" My head snapped towards my voice, Ichigo was standing there in the doorway, out of breath. Part of me couldn't help but want to laugh at the similarity between the way he looked now and my daydream from a couple of years ago. I couldn't help but hurt when I saw the pain in his eyes.

I dropped my face back to the pillow, unable to look at him any longer.

"Fuck, 'Hime." I heard him say before he climbed into the bed and he held me while I cried. He kept talking to me, trying to help.

"Please baby, don't cry. I'm so sorry, that all came out wrong." When I didn't respond he kept talking.

"You know I'm not good with words." His voice was starting to waver. I turned in his arms, I didn't want him to be hurting too.

"I just, it's hard to explain." I tried, but I'm not sure how to tell him everything.

"Talk to me, lean on me. You aren't alone anymore." He sounded like he was pleading with me and it broke me.

Third Person POV

Ichigo didn't know what to do. He loved Inoue more than anything but he was at a loss; how do you fix something when you have no idea what you did wrong? Ichigo wasn't big on expressing his emotions, let alone handle an upset woman. The confused teen held her as Orihime's body shook, trying to keep his own emotions in check.

Hearing her getting on the IUD in fear of being raped, realizing how strong she really was taking a lot out of him. All he wanted to do was keep her safe and happy; preferably with him. The question he needed to figure out is how to fix this?

"Orihime, I need you to tell me everything, I can't help you or understand what's going on if I don't know what's going on." Orihime understood what he was saying. Even if they didn't work out as a couple, they'd always be close and if she was being completely honest with herself, she needed to let this all out. So, she did just that.

She told him about her parents, growing up with her brother, the first break in, offering herself to keep the others safe, the guilt she felt for him being killed, and the current issues she was struggling with. Orihime talked and talked, for over an hour she let everything out and held onto her boyfriend the entire time. As she cried, she held him close, and he kept tightening his hold on her.

To say Ichigo was shocked would be a gross understatement.

How could she be hiding all this? Orihime was the sweetest person he knew! She would help those who have wronged her, do anything to keep others safe, even if it hurt her in the process. She didn't yell, she almost never got angry but held all this on her shoulders.

When she started to talk about her fears with him and why they were together he could help but let a few tears make their way past his eyes. Was he going to lose her? How could she think that way about him? He loved her, for no other reason than her being such an amazing person.

He pulled her close, letting her keep talking while he did everything in his power to not react. If he stopped her now he feared she'd never keep going.

It was clear she had been holding all this in and needed this not only for him but her as well so he'd sit here, holding her and accept everything she said.

Once she was done speaking, Ichigo pulled back a bit to pull her chin up so they made eye contact.

Her large smoky eyes saw the pain in his brown ones. She waited for him to say something but that never came.

Ichigo lowered his lips to hers, he was timid, almost asking if it was okay to touch her. Orihime reached her arms up to pull him in for more. She wanted his love, needed to feel it. Their slow kisses held so much emotion, so much passion that their hands started to wonder.

"Wait, Hime we need to talk." It was killing him to think of her worries. As much as he wanted to keep kissing and anything else they chose to do, it would have to be put on the back burner until they were okay.

They took a couple of moments to settle down, Orihime thought he was going to leave her now that he knew everything while Ichigo was trying to figure out what to say for her to see how he feels were real and why he wants to help.

"I understand if you want to leave." The worried female whispered, unable to meet his eyes once again.

Her words made him snap, he was trying to stay calm but he was really upset by this. He sat up in her bed, not holding her while he glared at the foot of the bed.

"How could you think so low of me? When have I ever given you a reason to think my feelings for you are anything less than true? Do you really think I'd just throw out the word love if I didn't mean it?" While he was trying to keep his voice neutral he knew it sounded a bit cold. He never used this type of voice with her before, he'd never been angry with her before this point.

"I-I didn't mean it like that. I just, maybe that's why you picked me... You thought I needed you and I don't want you to be trapped with me." She also sat up, her heart was racing. The last thing the healer wanted was for him to leave.

"I don't think you need me, Hime. Damn it, I NEED you!" Ichigo turned to face her, wanting to see her face as he talked.

"I love you because you're... well Orihime. I could give you a long list and nowhere on it would it say anything about needing a protector. Don't you know I'd protect you even if we broke up? I offer to help because I want to. You don't have to be alone anymore. I get your upset and I can see why but how do you think I felt when I asked you to move in with me, in front of everyone and you said no. Hell, you didn't even think about it!"

"I don't want to make you feel stuck if I moved in like you asked you wouldn't be able to break up with me easily. What if you meet someone knew? How would she handle your ex in the same house as you?" Orihime was trying so hard not to cry, she's cried more than enough so far and she knew it hurt him to see her so upset.

She truly didn't mean to hurt him, she'd never hurt him! Orihime was trying to help him and look out for the next stage of life. She would never hold him back.

Ichigo abruptly stood, unable to sit still any longer, he took to the floor before making his way to her bedroom window. He slowly pulled the lock out of place and lift it up until his face was met with fresh air.

The next thing she heard Ichigo say broke her heart.

"Don't you love me at all?" Ichigo's voice was so soft she barely heard it.

Orihime quickly ran over to him, hugging him even when he didn't return it. "Of course, I do! I've loved you for so long I can't imagine loving anyone other than you." At this, Ichigo wrapped his arms around her body. He let out a deep, shuttered breath.

"Don't you get it? You are my future. Let me help you, let me be your support like you are for me." At this point, Ichigo was begging. If she couldn't lean on him or trust him in this difficult situation they wouldn't make it.

"Ichigo..." Orihime looked up at him, unsure if he knew what his words meant to her.

"I mean it, Hime. We've been through so much together and it took me forever to realize what you mean to me. I don't want anyone else. Ever."

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to push you away or hurt you. I didn't want to bother you or make you deal with my stress." Orihime sobbed into his chest.

"Let's get some rest, we can talk about what we are going to do tomorrow."

Orihime made her way to the bathroom to throw on some pjs while Ichigo threw off his shirt and pants. Once he was in his silly strawberry boxers his girlfriend got him as a joke, he settled himself in her bed and waited for her to join him.

While in the bathroom, the young woman looked at herself in the mirror. She felt scared by what she was looking at. Orihime knew she could change out of it in no time and Ichigo would never know she owned it but she wanted to give him something special. He said he wanted her to be his forever and she couldn't agree more. What better way to express this then gifting herself to him?

Her brother always told her sex was about love. He wanted her to wait till marriage but also said sometimes it doesn't work out that way. Orihime loved Ichigo with her whole heart, she'd do anything for him and now she knew without a doubt he loved her just as much.

Taking another look in the mirror, the young woman double checked her appearance before making her way out towards her bedroom. Ichigo was laying on the bed, looking at his phone when she made it to the door frame. He was shirtless so she could see his delicious muscles that covered his chest and arms.

While they've hooked up quite a few times since being together, this would be the first time they went all the way... If he wanted to.

Ichigo was letting his dad know that they were okay and things were working out when he looked up. His heart stopped. He was pretty sure he died and went to heaven at this point.

His gorgeous girlfriend was standing in the doorway with her only a sheer black baby doll lingerie set. The only thing keeping it closed was a black bow that barely held those beautiful mounds in. Not that there was any coverage anyways. Her wild hair was put up in a messy bun giving the man access to her pale neck, from there he couldn't tear his eyes off her breasts until he went lower to her flat stomach that was completely bare to his eyes. It looked like there was a small silk thong blocking his view of her lower area before her long legs were exposed to his eyes.

"'Hime?" His voice cracked causing Orihime to smile despite her nerves.

She walked towards the man of her dreams, bolding pulling the blanket down and seeing how excited her boyfriend was. She slowly made her way so she was straddling him. Ichigo's hands instantly went to her hips, pulling her over his aching member looking for release.

"Where did this come from?" While he loved it and hoped it was a sign she wanted to be close to each other again he was curious why she put something so sexy on.

"I just thought, well I love you and want to be with you forever and you said you did too..." Now she was feeling a little unsure of herself.

"I do love you. I'm yours, forever." His voice was husky but held honesty to it that made her relax. Most of this wasn't new to them, there was no rush or anxiety yet. She knew his body and he knew hers.

Ichigo pulled her down for a heated kiss, it was slow and sexual while his hands kept moving her hips over him getting them both warmed up.

Ready to take things up a notch, he flipped her on her back. The little squeal she made caused him to chuckle. No matter the situation, Orihime was always Orihime.

He attacked her neck with open mouth kissed causing her to throw her head back with his name coming from her beautiful lips. "Ichigo."

Gods he loved how she gave him full control over her body. It always made him feel daring. While sucking on that special spot on her neck, Ichigo worked the bow that held the little clothing she was wearing together. Once that was open to him Ichigo kissed down her collar bone, down her chest, squeezing her alluring mounds before taking one tip into his mouth. Sucking and giving her lite bites while his hand left her breasts to move south.

Orihime was lost to the sensations of his touch. Her breasts were very sensitive and he knew how to work her up without trying but feeling his fingers enter her took it to another level. She grabbed him by his hair to pull him up for another wet kiss while she thrust her hips into his hand, begging for more.

Ichigo pulled his lips away for a quick moment to ask her a very important question.

"How far do you want to go?" He never let his fingers stop their work on her core while he asked, letting the buildup continue on.

"I-I want all of you."

"Are you sure, Hime? There's no going back after this." Ichigo really wanted this, desperately so but would never push her to something she wasn't ready for.

"Yes." To prove her point she grabbed his member through his boxers causing him to moan out and stop his fingers from finishing her off.

Growling Ichigo all but ripped her panties off while she sat up a bit to fully take her baby doll off her upper body. He grabbed her legs, moving them wide apart while his tongue went to work. In and out, sucking on her bundle of nerves while his fingers slammed into her she couldn't even say anything. Only gasps could be heard from the young healer at this point.

Ichigo kept up his pace, working her hard and fast until she finally broke apart underneath him. As much as the sex talk with his dad was awkward it did teach him women won't finish during sex until you are more experienced so always take care of them first.

Pulling back from her core, Ichigo wiped his face off with the back of his hand. Orihime was sprawled out, completely spent. When she finally opened her eyes again she gave him such a brilliant smile he was sure he fell in love with her all over again.

Kurosaki pulled down his boxers until he was finally free from all clothing and able to move back on top of his lover. She nodded at him while wrapping her arms around his neck to kiss him and distract herself for what was about to come.

Pulling back so he could line himself up, Ichigo looked at her one more time to make sure.

"I'm ready." She answered his silent question before he rubbed himself on her wetness.

"Fuck" He wasn't even in her yet but he thought he might cum by that alone. Bracing himself, he pushed in to not fit.

'Okay, dad said it might take a few times. Calm down, Ichigo.' His little pep talk helped him keep trying.

A few thrusts later he slipped all the way in, breaking past her barrier. He couldn't believe how tight she was. Even though he wanted to keep moving he waited for a second for Orihime to relax before moving more. He moved one hand up to lace his fingers with hers as he watched himself disappear inside her over and over again. He knew he was almost done for when Orihime wrapped her legs around his hips pulling him in deeper.

"Oh Gods, Hime." He grunted out with the last few thrusts before spilling his release deep inside her.

He didn't mean to drop on top of her but his body was dead for a minute, trying to catch his breath after the best orgasm of his life. When he could finally move the young man moved to his back, pulling her towards him.

Both young adults were wary about what was to come but confident they'd make it out okay. Ichigo held Orihime close, her head resting on his chest and arm wrapped around her waist. She laid her hand above his heart, feeling the steady beating until rest took her.

When Ichigo felt Orihime finally go to sleep he reached for his badge on the night side table and brought it to his chest. He pushed back some hair that covered her face, her face was red and blotchy, eyes were swollen from all her crying and his heart shattered but remembering how it all ended helped him heal a bit. He was worried still and needed advice, even if he didn't want it.

Ichigo quickly jumped out her window, speeding across rooftops until he made it back to his house. He found his father sitting at the table, drink in his hand.

"How is she?" Isshin looked at his son's face, seeing how confused he looked.

"I don't know. She said a lot of fucked up things, I don't get what I did to make her think I don't care for her... Did you and Mom ever have problems talking?" Ichigo sat down with his Dad, hoping to get some help from the Old Man he normally took for granted but knew deep down he could always count on him when he needed it.

Isshin let out a chuckle. "Yes, your mother and I had plenty of lover's quarrels. It's just a part of life. I don't know everything going on with her, but I do know she's going to be wary of receiving any help. She's... she's been alone for so long she doesn't know how to ask for help anymore."

"I want her with me, with us." Ichigo's words were nothing more than a whisper.

Isshin looked up at his son, "Ichigo, do you know what you're saying?"

"Yeah. I do. She's it for me."

Isshin nodded at his son's response, he already knew this but wanted to make sure. "Do you want her to live here? Permanently?"

"Yes, or I can even move in with her to help her out."

"And you're sure about this? No doubts?"

"No, why would I have any doubts?" Ichigo was getting restless with all the questioning.

"Calm down, Son. Your sisters and I love Orihime, when you left I talked to them and they and both said they wouldn't mind her moving in. In fact, they think it would be good for everyone. I just want to make sure you know what you're asking. If she moves in any fight, any issue you have will be known by all of us. If you two break up, calm down! If you two break up what will you do then?" Isshin watched as his son kept getting more and more aggravated.

"Even if we didn't work out, I'd never do anything to hurt her and she'd never do anything to hurt me," Ichigo said through clenched teeth. Why was his Dad being like this?

"Do you realize having her move in here would possibly shame her? To live with a man out of wed lock? The community would probably expect you two to marry some da-"

"We will."

Now it was Isshin's turn to stop talking. He already had plans to marry Orihime? If that was the case then Isshin was more than willing to help out.

"Go back to her, I'm sure there is more the two of you need to talk about and clear up. If you are sure, come by on Sunday. I'll have something worked out for you two."

Ichigo sighed in relief. His father would help him, he'd be there to save Orihime too.

"I love you, Dad." Right after he spoke, Ichigo took off. Racing to get back to his body before Orihime woke up missing his father's "I love you too."

The next day the two bright-haired teens woke up later than normal. Worn out from the stressful day before. Orihime hugged him tightly, a little too tight when Ichigo laughed at her saying "Woah, I still gotta breath 'Hime." As he hugged her back.

"Sorry" She smiled up at him, just happy to have him with her after all they went through last night.

"Come on, time to get dressed. We're going to eat something and then finish our talk." He leaned in and kissed her on the forehead before speaking again, "Don't worry, we're going to get through this together."

"Thank you, Ichigo."

"Hey, Hime? You don't regret last night, do you?"

"No, it was the best night of my life."

He gave her a smile before they started getting ready for the day ahead.

Breakfast was nice, they went down the street to a little restaurant and just enjoyed each other before they made their way home.

Once they were back at Orihime's, Ichigo sat on her couch, pulling her into his lap. She gave a small giggle at his actions before wrapping her arms around his neck and cuddling closer.

"I'm scared. I don't want to move in with my Aunt but I also want to graduate."

"I know, I think we should talk to my Dad tomorrow. If you are willing and want to, we'd like it if you came and stay with us."

"I, I don't know. I don't want to be a bu-" Ichigo cut her off at this point. He wasn't going to listen to her go through this again.

"Stop it. You aren't a burden, you don't bother anyone. We're family. You're my family. Is there a reason you don't want to move in with me? Not counting worrying about me." He wanted an answer if there was a true reason for not moving in he'd respect it.

Orihime thought about his question before answering. Was there a reason besides worrying about hurting Ichigo or being trouble for his family? No.

Did she want to live with him? Yes.

"If we can work something out with your Dad are you sure you'll be okay with me living with you?"

"Yes." She pressed her lips towards his, which he gladly met her halfway.

When they pulled apart for air, Ichigo couldn't help the smile that spread across his face at her next words.

"I promise I'll start leaning on you more. Will you do the same? I want you to come to me with your problems too?"

"Well work on it together." He told her before kissing her again.

"Besides, do you really think I'd be able to have you so far away after last night?" He gave her a sexy smirk.

She giggled at him before pulling him off the couch and into the bedroom. She was on paid leave to figure her life and now that she and Ichigo had a plan she wanted to celebrate with the man of her dreams and clearly, he did too.