Chapter 28
As graduation approaches orihime scrambles as she tries to get all her credits. She's nearly done as she had about five more to go. "Wow I'm impressed Miss Inoue, it was not easy, but you have managed to keep with your credits. Keep it up and you will be able to graduate this year" said her counselor. "Thank you very much. How many credits are left?" orihime asked. "Well, judging by your standings…you have five left. It's for your elective classes. If you finish your projects for your five electives you will be caught up" he said checking the computer of what her teachers wanted.
"Thank you for your time Mr. Heiwajisho" said orihime as she bowed. "You're welcome Miss Inoue" he said with a smile as he waited for his next appointment. Ichigo waited for her outside. "So what did he say?" he asked. "Well Mr. Heiwajisho said that I need to finish my projects for my five elective classes. Once it's done I'll be caught up" she said with a somewhat worried look. "What's with the worried look orihime?" ichigo asked. "Well, how can I get it all done in time. Graduation is eight weeks away." She said.
"Don't worry, I and our friends will help you get it all done" he said with a smile. She nodded with a smile as they hold hands and walked to their history class. The only thing everyone in the school can talk about is graduation, college, and many other things. To orihime she focuses on getting her credits and hope that the college of her dreams will accept her. After all she's a straight "A" student. After all these year orihime is so happy and thankful to have someone like ichigo.
Who stood by her, helped her and cared for her. Even though she lost her brother and has no parents. She thinks of ichigo and her friends like there are her second family. With each passing day orihime sees the school getting ready for the big graduation ceremony. Even the doctor who enrolled at the school about eight weeks ago actually managed to pass each of his class with flying colors and is going to graduate with ichigo and the others. Then again he's from the future so he's advantage is going in to the future to get the answers.
But he is willing to break the rules to help orihime graduate on time. Orihime is both stressed and relieved that she can graduate on time but it's stressing her out because she still needs to pay for her cap and gown, do her projects, and prepare for her valedictorian speech. There's a lot to do just days away until graduation. But she believed that she can do it all, with the help of her friends. Ulquiorra never believed that he was going to graduate high school. When he was alive, he was a high school dropout, made bad decisions that led up to where he is today.
Everyone is excited and having mixed feelings about graduation. Back at the house masaki and isshin are taking care of daisuke and sasuke. Orihime feels that she should contribute more to the house since they have done so much for her. She decides to make dinner for all of them. Ishiin and masaki smelled something very delicious as they entered the kitchen, they saw orihime making dinner. "Orihime you're making dinner?" asked masaki. "Yes, it's my way of being very grateful with everything you have done for me" she said with a smile.
"Well we do it because we care. And you are such a sweet girl" isshin said. As dinner was ready they all came together and started eating. Orihime prepared the baby food for her sons. They all loved the food she made. Her cooking skills are improving as she was taking home economics. Five weeks later orihime finishes three projects for her elective classes. She's working very hard with the help of her friends. Even though the doctor has all the answers. Orihime felt she can make do without it. As graduation grows nearer and nearer.
She eventually finishes her assignments. Ichigo helps her prepare and practice and her speech. And Hannah and shinji help her pay for her cap and gown. She was so thrilled that she did the impossible. It was a huge accomplishment for her because most girls that are teen mothers either drop out of school or try to stick out but have to graduate next year. By the time it was night. Orihime laid awake for a bit. She was too excited about tomorrow but she knew that she needed rest. So she drinks some warm milk and by the time she walked back in to her room and entered the bed she was out like a light. Everyone is excited and having mixed feelings about graduation tomorrow. But most of all it was everyone's last day to be together.