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The Journal

Peach Doll

Chapter 3

Karakura High vs. Hueco Mundo

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Turn: Orihime

Period: Class 3- Drama with Rose-sensei

Subject: AAAAAAAAAHHHHH! (that is my fangirling noise you guys!)

You guyyyyyyys! Guess what? As it turns out, my worrying about not having a date for the December dance was silly. You know why?

Because GUMMYBEAR ASKED ME OUT! OH YES, HE DID!

I'll narrate what happened here. As you guys know, this Tuesday was off for school holiday, and our school had a basketball match against the team from Hueco Mundo high. And since I'm a cheerleader, I had to be there, of course. So anyways, Near the end of the game, my position in the squad was to be the flyer, and Riruka and Ririn were my bases. So they throw me up in the air, and right then, our team just happened to walk by, as they were going to their side of the court. Of course, both Riruka and Ririn get totally distracted since they're too busy drooling over Shortcake (and I'm sure if I'd looked into the audience right then I'd have seen Rukia next to Yuzu and Karin, rolling her eyes in annoyance at them practically undressing her bae with their eyes)

So, long story short, Riruka and Ririn throw me up in the air, and totally forget to catch me when I come down. So, I kind of just smacked their arms and hit the floor. Unfortunately for me, I managed to land on my knee, so it got a really mottled purple looking color. And it hurt so freaking bad!

That's not the good part though. What is? Gummybear comes running RIGHT OVER! He leaves his position on his team, even though the game had just begun, and raced over to me, saying things like, "Are you alright Inoue-san?" "You fell from such a height, why didn't they catch you?" and I was blushing and stammering so much, I was so embarrassed that I fell like that in front of the entire audience and the teams from both schools! But then when he took a good look at my leg, and you know what happened?

HE PICKED ME UP! LIKE A PRINCESS! I really thought I would faint! He was so gentle, and kind, and he smelled so nice- like peppermint, but sweeter. And he took me all the way to the school building, to the infirmary. And he didn't even return to his game! He stayed with me and helped the school nurse place ice on my knee, and he kept me company.

Afterwards, the nurse told me that luckily, my knee was not fractured or anything, and it would be fine as long as I rested it for 2-3 days. So then afterwards, Gummybear helped me walk all the way home- I had to lean on him like a crutch, I was so embarrassed! But he didn't mind at all, and he carried my bag for me. Luckily we didn't get too far because Rukia pulled up in her Phantom- I'm seriously still so grateful for that, Rukia- so I didn't have to walk all the way home. I felt so bad that Gummybear skipped out on the tournament just to help me, but he said it was fine because his team was capable of handling themselves- and he was definitely right, because Karakura won!

Then the next day, he called me on the phone and asked me if "I would do him the honor of being his date for the December dance in two weeks". I said yes, of course! And then he said to let him know what color I would be wearing so he could get a matching tie.

Turn: Rukia

Period: Class 5- Art with Ukitake-sensei

I'm so glad your knee is all better, Orihime- I was seriously freaking out when I saw you fall! I couldn't even leave the stands, since I was looking after Ichigo's sisters- they wanted to be there to see Ichigo play and his dad was working, so I was the one chaperoning them. I'm so glad I was able to catch you and give you a ride home.

Also, CONGRATS! I'm so glad Gummybear didn't keep his eyes closed on you. He's obviously had feelings for you, it was only a matter of time. :) Shortcake should really learn something from him.

And yes, as you said, I did notice Riruka and Ririn ogling Shortcake. It's ridiculous, but I've gotten used to them doing that by now. He's never noticed, anyway- he's so clueless.

I swear, I don't get how I can be an A student in every single class, yet never manage to pass with more than a B in math. I'm thinking of asking Shortcake for help, since he's surprisingly good at it. Of course he of all people would be.

Which reminds me. Nii-sama did something weird, again. This time, he walked into my room. I was sitting at my desk, doing my physics homework. And he came over, stood there until I looked up and said, "Nii-sama?" and then he handed me a fifty dollar bill and told me to "continue on my path of excellence". Then he left.

I'm considering calling a ghost buster. My brother has become possessed by some strange entity.

Turn: Momo

Period: Class 6- Gym with Soifon-sensei

So, I'm in gym right now. And I have quite a nice view, too. I'm watching Lemonade do curl-ups with Kensei-kun. They're both so... ripped. Is that the right word? I

OH. My. God. I'm so embarrassed! Lemonade caught me watching him and he grinned at me and waved! I kind of blinked at him, jumped, and gave a really lame wave back before shoving my nose back in this journal! I'm so embarrassed, my face is BURNING.

Which brings me to the basketball game- which Karakura won by a landslide. I wish I hadn't come late to it! Everyone played really well- Lemonade, Shortcake, Shiro-chan, Abarai-kun, and everyone else.

The basketball games brings me to something I haven't told you guys about. ..Well. This happened after the game was over.

So basically...there was this guy who I used to have a major crush on, back when Rukia and I were attending Seireitei high in grade 9. His name was Aizen Sousuke.. he was a year older than me. He basically used me like a plaything.. even though he knew that my feelings for him had gotten really strong and attached. He'd turned out to be completely two-faced.. and worse... afterwards, he also tried to put a hand on Rukia. My own best friend- my only friend. And he tried to touch her.

Anyways.. that was probably the biggest reason both Rukia and I ended up switching schools, even though Seireitei is a private school and would have "better standards". It wasn't too hard convincing grannie to let me do it, but.. for Rukia, I know it wasn't easy since her brother had really wanted her to attend the most prestegious school. Rukia, I really do owe you for that.. I don't I can ever repay you for being there for me literally every step of the way, even down to changing schools with me.. I was never completely alone- that's why we transferred in the spring term, in the middle of grade 10. In a way, it was really a blessing in disguise- otherwise we never would've met you two and founded team MORT, and become the greatest girl squad in Karakura high school history.

Anyways, what happened was, after the game was over, I was getting ready to leave- Rukia had already left with Yuzu and Karin. But then... he approached me. I hadn't seen him since he'd broken my heart, and- I was just... I became so scared. It felt like a snake had wrapped around my neck and was strangling me, I was so terrified to be suddenly looking into his eyes again. And then he grabbed my arm. And I heard Lemonade's voice behind me. "What the hell do you think you're doing to her? Leave her alone."

And then he put his arm around my shoulder and pulled me back, and then I realize Shortcake was there, too- and he looked so furious. I was surprised and almost scared, I'd never seen Shortcake look that mad before. He said, "Aizen, you goddamn bastard!" and I saw him grab his collar. I hadn't even realized I was trembling until Lemonade turned me around to face him, and he hugged me and took me to the empty benches in the back of the school, you know, where the freshmen eat their lunch?

He sat down there with me, and.. he was just so kind. He asked me about who Aizen was and why he was bothering me- and I hadn't even realized I had started crying until he moved closer to me and gave me a tissue. It was really embarrassing, and yet.. he was just so kind. He listened to me patiently, he even bought me a can of juice, and afterwards, he walked home with me.

Do you guys think I'm reading too much into this? I feel like... maybe Lemonade actually does like me?

Turn: Tatsuki

Period: Class 7- Study Hall with Kaien-sensei

Yesss! Karakura basketball team totally DOMINATED the game! Unfortunately I wasn't there to witness it, as I was attending practice for a tournament of my own coming up next month. Boo-hoo for me.

Orihime, I got so excited when you texted me saying Gummybear asked you to the dance last night, I nearly spilled the coffee I was making for my mom. Now everyone and their moms can sigh and say, "FINALLY!" I'm glad he took care of you, what a white knight he is, haha. We all knew he's always been sweet on you, though. :P

Rukia, I second you on that ghost buster. I think you need it, too. Have you talked to Hisana-san? Maybe they're hiding a surprise for you or something. Maybe it's another Rolls-Royce. That would be pretty awesome. ;) And don't worry about Riruka or Ririn or any of Shortcake's other fangirls. They come and go. He's totally oblivious. May I also note that I have both overheard- and stepped in and threatened- those two, because they noticed yours an Shortcake's matching "bff" rings? They'll never bother you, though, don't worry. Not after they've looked into the eyes of The Dragon. I doubt Shortcake would allow it, either anyways.

Momo, I'm really glad that you've finally opened up more about that evil man. It always pisses me off to hear his name, and he is SO damn lucky I wasn't there, or his ass would've been grass. (I'll put a dollar in the swear jar later, Orihime. I can't help it.) It's surprising and a little weird to imagine Lemonade be so quiet and thoughtful, he's always so... lazy and relaxed. I don't think you're over reading it at all- when has Lemonade ever paid attention to anything other than picking on Hiyori or listening to his jazz-filled iphone?

So glad the weekend is here. Time to get our dresses for the dance! And before you three call me out, YES, I'm more excited to ride in Rukia's car. It's a Phantom, okay? You know I have a thing for expensive and beautiful cars. :P