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Chapter 5, Saturday: Ichigo's Lover?!

It was finally a Saturday! A.K.A, time to hang loose.The boys and I were just doing our own thing. I was giving out tea to the guys, Kuchiki sensei and Hitsugaya were reading and Ichigo was just lazing around. Suddenly, I felt the ground shaking.

"What is that? An earthquake?" I asked, kind of frightened.

"Sounds like she's here early." Kuchiki sensei answered. In a split second, Ichigo rose up, terrified.

"Oh I didn't know you were expecting someone." I said. Then Ichigo jumped up and dashed out off the room. Before he could do that, Hitsugaya grabbed hold of his shirt.

"And just where do you think you're going?" Hitsugaya asked, his eyes still on his book and hand still grabbing on to Ichigo's shirt. Ichigo was trying so hard to run away. I then went up to the door to see who was there, the person who's making Ichigo so terrified. But when I opened the door, no one was there. That's strange, there's no one here. But I remember closing that gate.

"Uhm…" a sudden voice said. Suddenly a figure came out of nowhere. "Uhm…Are you…Haruno Kurara?" she asked. Her long orange hair hiding her face.

"Uh…Yes...Who are you?" I stuttered, shaking like a leaf after her sudden intro.

"Uhm…I'm Orihime…That's right, Inoue Orihime." She finally lifted up her head up, uncovering her large brown eyes. She was wearing a blue star hairpin which tucked in her bangs, a pink long sleeve shirt, a long blue skirt and white covered sandals. How pretty! "Uhm, I heard that Kurosaki-kun was here. Please tell me that is true." She murmured in a sweet voice.

"Kurosaki…Oh you mean Ichigo. Yes he's here, would you like to see him?" I asked.

"Kurosaki–kun?" Inoue asked as she saw Ichigo, still trying to escape.

"Inoue!" Ichigo cried out in terror. Now he really is running for his dear life.

"I don't believe it! It really is you! Kurooosaaaki-kuuun!" She cried out as she ran towards Ichigo. "My darling! Why did you run away for so long? You didn't call me or sent me letters. You had me worried sick. Oh Kurosaki-kun…I missed you so much!" Inoue cried out as she hugged Ichigo tightly. Ichigo right now was struggling to gasp for air.

"Uhm, what's going on?" I asked, trying to get all this information in.

"Well, as you know she's Inoue Orihime. She's the same age as us and she's from the same town as Kurosaki. So as you can see, they are really close to each other, and Inoue has a very close attraction towards Kurosaki." Hitsugaya explained. When I looked up at the two of them. Yes I can see that attraction… Soon Ichigo ran out of air and fainted.

"Oh Kurosaki-kun! Darling! What happened, you're hurt! Oh no no! Speak to me! Who did this to you?!" Inoue cried out, hugging Ichigo's head and tearing up.

"Uhm, you I think." Hitsugaya said, stating the obvious.

Few minutes later (Ichigo finally revived)

"Oh, I'm so sorry for the sudden intrusion. I'm not always like this. But when I saw Ichigo, I got so happy, all my love just came out once. I couldn't help it." Inoue said, embarrassed. We were all seated at the dining table, chatting after that incident. Suddenly Inoue jumped in front of Ichigo. "Kurosaki-kun, you have to tell me and be honest! Do you love me? Do you hate me? Because I love you, I do more than anything in the world! I'll prove it! I'll cook for you every day! I'll do anything! Even if you cheat on me, I can forgive a onetime fling! No one else loves you this much do they? No, just me! We'll always be together, don't you think?" Inoue questioned eagerly, to the point that Ichigo stared blankly with all those questions filling up in his head. I too was staring at her shocked. Wow this girl must really love Ichigo so much.

"Moving on, Inoue what are you doing here?" Kuchiki sensei asked.

"Oh, I'm just here on a short vacation. Once I heard that Kurosaki-kun moved to Sereitei, I just had to visit him. So here I am!" She answered cheerfully.

"Well I guess since you are here, you can stay here until the end of the day." Kuchiki sensei responded. Inoue's eyes gleamed with happiness and excitement.

"Byakuya are you nuts?! Are you like asking for a death wish to fall upon me?!" Ichigo exclaimed, shocked by the news.

"Oh darling! Isn't this wonderful? We get to spend the whole day together after so long!" Inoue exclaimed as she went in for another hug.

"Damn, it's gonna be a noisy day again." Hitsugaya retorted. I sweat dropped at his response.

"Oh yeah! I haven't taken out the laundry." I remembered and left the fiasco. Well Inoue seems to be a very nice person. I hope we can be friends soon.

"Is that Kurosaki-kun's shirt?" Inoue, who suddenly came out of nowhere asked. I stood shocked to the ground.

"Oh Inoue, I didn't see you there." I stammered.

"So is that Kurosaki-kun's shirt?" Inoue asked again.

"No, these are Hitsugaya's clothes. I haven't even started on Ichigo's." I answered. Then Inoue went to pick the basket full of Ichigo's clothes.

"I'll do it! If that's ok with you? It is right?" Inoue asked eagerly. I thought for a moment. "Please! I really want to do it! Please." She begged.

"Well if you insist." I finally said. There was no way I could turn down a person this excited.

"Yay! Thanks you so much!" Inoue gleamed with happiness and quickly left the room.

"No…Problem…" I stuttered. I followed her to the living room, to see her prying off Ichigo's shirt off him.

"What the hell are you doing?!" Ichigo demamded, trying to keep his shirt on.

"Doing your laundry silly. Now hurry up and take off your clothes! Or do I have to wash you with them?" Inoue gleefully replied. Soon she was able to pry off his shirt but Ichigo ran off before she could take off the rest. "Where are you going?"

"AWAY FROM YOU!" Ichigo yelled out. Inoue stood there, shocked.

"Don't worry. I'm sure he'll cool off once dinner's ready." I reassured. However, Inoue still seems troubled by Ichigo's remark.

"Why is he always like that? I'm trying so hard…and yet…" Inoue murmured and put her face onto Ichigo's shirt. She looked like she was about to cry. Before I could even say anything, she suddenly lifted up her head. "It stinks! How could my poor darling wear such a thing! Don't worry Kurosaki-kun! I'll make sure all your clothes are fresh, clean and ready to go!" Inoue cried out before rushing back to the laundry room. I was really touched by Inoue's perseverance to impress Ichigo. Maybe I should be like her sometimes. Of course not to the major extent like that. After a few minutes, I got changed and headed for the market.

"You going out?" Hitsugaya asked.

"Yeah, I need to buy some things for dinner." I answered.

"I'll come with you. I need some fresh air. And to get away from this mad house." Hitsugaya said. I sweat dropped. Hitsugaya really doesn't like loud people. Soon we left the house and walked slowly, side by side. "I'm sure you've noticed, though hard not to, but Inoue sort of has a one track mind when it comes to Kurosaki. She's had her heart set on marrying him since they were little kids, at least that's what Kurosaki has told me. It's pretty silly, I know."

"Oh no, I think that's amazing." Hitsugaya looked at me shocked. "I mean that kind of devotion is pretty rare. To love someone so much for that long. It's kind of wonderful isn't it?"

"I never thought of it like that." Hitsugaya replied and we continued to walk in silence.

Few minutes time (Back at home)

I'm shocked. No, I was beyond shocked. I was appalled. How was it that the laundry room can look like this in just a few minutes? It looked like a bomb exploded in here! With detergent foam all over the place, the floor covered with water and clothes scattered all over the area. In the middle of the room was Inoue, scrubbing the floor.

"Well, how should I put this? It's a long story." Kuchiki sensei replied.

"It's ok. I think I have a rough idea of what happened." Hitsugaya answered.

"Oh, let me help you." I said after I put down the groceries.

"No, it's ok. I can handle by myself." Inoue replied.

"But it's too much for you to handle." I said.

"No please! I want to, it's my fault the room is in such a mess!" Inoue insisted.

"Well at least she is consistent. She would not let me help either." Kuchiki sensei remarked.

"Well ok, but if you need anything, just call. I'll start on dinner then." Suddenly Inoue jumped up and dashed towards me.

"On second thought, I can do the cleaning up later! Let me help you with dinner!" she asked, eyes sparkling.

"Uh, I guess its ok." I stammered. Inoue gave a victory pose and a cry for joy. Soon Inoue and I started on dinner, curry rice.

"Now then, can you hand me the carrots." Inoue instructed. She was making the curry while I prepared the ingredients. "Next the potato." I passed that to her too. "Now, be a dear and hand me the banana." I flinched. Banana?!

"Uhm, are you already making dessert?" I asked, hoping that that's the reason.

"No silly it's for the curry!" Inoue gleefully answered. I shuddered some more. "I know it may sound weird but the taste is delicious! I've tried it before and now I want everyone to have a taste too! And while you're at it, hand me the orange and ice and octopus and…" Oh dear! The guys will be totally sick for the rest of the week if they even take a bite out of that creation.

Uhm, Inoue…How about you make that dish for you and Ichigo?" I suggested. Inoue turned to me, eyes about to flow out with tears. "Cause, you see. If you give it to Ichigo only, it'll show your undying devotion to him, saying that you want only the best for him." Soon Inoue's eyes beamed brightly.

"That's genius! Why didn't I think of that sooner?! Thank you so much Kurara! Here, you can use this much for the other two. I'm gonna start on my love curry for Kurosaki-kun!" Inoue exclaimed, excited. She handed me a pot full of the curry and went to start on her's and Ichigo's. Ichigo, I'm so sorry.

Few minutes later

"Guys! Dinner's ready!" I cried out. Soon Hitsugaya and Kuchiki sensei came down.

"So it's curry today. I have to say, you did a better job than Kuchiki sensei." Hitsugaya remarked. I could see a tinge of pink forming on Kuchiki sensei's face.

"Hey! What the hell is this?!" we heard Ichigo complain. When we turned around, Hitsugaya's and Kuchiki sensei's faces went blank. In front of Ichigo was a plate full of black curry with strange ingredients inside.

"What the heck is that?! Is that octopus tentacle still moving?!" Hitsugaya asked, clearly disgusted.

"This is my special Curry of Love! Made especially for you, Kurosaki-kun!" Inoue replied, cheerfully.

"Hey! Why is it that I have to eat this thing while Toshiro and Byakuya can eat Kurara's curry?!" Ichigo complained.

"That's Hitsugaya/Kuchiki sensei to you!" Hitsugaya and Kuchiki sensei replied annoyed at the same time. "Anyway, you should be thankful she made yours special." Hitsugaya replied, taking his seat.

"I would be if the food she gave me doesn't result in me getting gastric for the rest of my life!" Ichigo complained again.

"Oh what a joy that would be. To not hear of your ruthless antics for the rest my life as your teacher." Kuchiki sensei remarked, resulting in Ichigo glaring very intensely at him. I swore I saw a burst of fire around him.

"Well now! Let's begin. Come Kurosaki-kun, you'll sit next to me!" Inoue said as she grabbed Ichigo's arm and dragged him to the seat next to her. "Now say ah!" she said as she brought a spoonful of the 'curry' towards Ichigo's mouth.

"How bout I say NO! Hey Toshiro, help me!" Ichigo pleaded but Hitsugaya calmly ate his curry as if none of this is even happening. "Byakuya!" however Kuchiki sensei was discussing with me about the curry, pretending not to hear Ichigo.

"AAAAAHHHH!" Inoue chimed as she inserted the spoon of curry into Ichigo's mouth. At first Ichigo looked normal, then his eyes opened real wide and his lips puckered. Soon Ichigo opened his mouth and 'imaginary' fire came out and he was screaming his lungs out. I panicked and rushed to get a large bottle of water. Ichigo quickly grabbed the bottle and chugged the all the water in one big gulp. His face was all filled with sweat and steam came out from his mouth.

"Oops, I think I put in a tad too much chilli peppers in there." Inoue innocently said.

"Ya think?! This is what always happens! Your weird cooking always end up like this! It never gets any better no matter what! Why don't you try and cook normally like some other people!" Ichigo screamed, his eyes filled with rage. Inoue looked at him terrified, eyes brimming with tears.

"Ichigo! That was really uncalled for!" I said sternly. Before long, Inoue rushed out of the house with tears flowing out from my eyes. I quickly stood up and ran after her. A few minutes of searching, I finally found her sitting on a swing at a nearby playground. "Hey, you ok?" I asked softly as I walked towards the other swing.

"Why is Kurosaki-kun so mad? I did my best." Inoue cried.

"I know you did. But maybe his expectations were different. Guess he's not used to eating these kinds of extraordinary food."

"I just want to make him smile when he tastes my food. I always see him smile whenever his mother cooks him food. Soon later I wanted to cook for him so that I can see him smile, especially after that incident." Incident? "Maybe I'm just not cut out for this." Inoue replied, broken hearted.

"No you're not. Sure your cooking may be different from others, but that what makes you unique. I suggest you try original recipes and add just a little twist in it. That way, that recipe will be considered your creation and I'm sure Ichigo would love it."

"You think?" I nodded. "Alright then! I'll start doing that right away! Thank you so much Kurara-chan! Oh, and you can call me Orihime from now on." Orihime and I exchanged smiles and she left into the night. I'm glad things turned out ok, I'm sure she'll become a much better cook once I see her again. Soon I got back home, I opened the door and I was shocked.

"Oh Haruno. You're back early." Hitsugaya replied. He was sitting on top of Ichigo, whose hands, arms and legs were tied up with large ropes and his mouth was covered with tape. Kuchiki sensei was leisurely sitting on the couch with a long rod and that's when I realised the bruises on Ichigo's back. It just gets 'better' and 'better', doesn't it?

How was it? Yes I know, the reasons I give to Orihime are crappy, but I'm not that logical in those sorts of things. Anyway, pls give me more ideas for the rest of the 'days' by reviewing this fanfic. Thanks!