Ichigo Kurosaki, a simple man that lives a simple life. He just simply walked down the street as he padded a soccer ball against his leg. Being the coach of a soccer team, he was responsible for a whole bunch of kids. Not really that easy for someone like him.

"Man. We almost had the game." Ichigo complained. "If those dang kids would just do what I told them, the game could have gone differently. All the had to do was kick the ball like so!" He complained as he kicked the ball as hard as he could, but he ended up kicking it right out of the net. "Damn!" He chased after the ball to try and get it back. The ball kept bouncing around until it landed right in someone's yard near some glass doors. Ichigo hurried over to get it before anyone even noticed anything. Just as he grabbed the ball, he took a glimpse of what was inside and saw someone he would describe as the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. "Orihime..."

Orihime is someone he has known for a long time and held strong feelings for. She was kind, beautiful, and always seemed so chipper and happy. The problem was that she was already married to a man that Ichigo thought she was too good for. In truth, it would be more precise to say that she didn't deserve someone like him. He looked inside to see Orihime appeared to be arguing with her husband. To be precise again, he was the one arguing and shouting right at her while she just stood there trying not to cry. What he hated the most was when he saw her get slapped right across the face.

"Bastard." Ichigo growled as he hated seeing what he was doing. Orihime certainly didn't deserve whatever it was that man does to her. He had to do something to try and help her, but victims of abuse aren't easy to reach.

...

The Next Day

Ichigo was worried about Orihime. He had to make sure she was okay, but he had to do it when that rotten husband of hers wasn't around. He waited outside the house until he saw him leave. Once he was gone, Ichigo went and made his move. Ichigo walked up to the door and knocked on it like it was a casual visit.

"Ichigo!" Orihime said. He did felt it was nice to see her, but he could see a faint trace of a black eye under her left eye. "This is a surprise. What are you doing here?"

"I was in the neighborhood and thought I pay a little visit. Is it okay if I come in?" Ichigo asked.

"Uh... I'm not sure." Orihime said as Ichigo could tell she was thinking of him.

"I won't be long. Please?" Ichigo said as he was trying to plead with her to come in. She allowed it as she stepped to the side and let him in. The two of them got settled for a little while as Orihime gave him some cookies and tea. Orihime rather enjoyed the company as the two of them were talking like everything was normal.

"So? How are things going with that soccer team of yours?" Orihime asked.

"Okay, but we loss the last game." Ichigo said. "I should probably admit about something. I was upset about it that I ended up kicking a ball into your hard."

"You did? I didn't notice anything broken." Orihime said.

"Well, it looked like you were busy with something else." Ichigo said. "I saw that you and your husband were fighting." When he said that, Orihime got a little nervous. "I couldn't help but noticed you have a bit of a black eye. Is that how that happened?"

"No... It's not like that..." Orihime said.

"Orihime, I know that's not true." Ichigo said as he was getting serious. "How can you put up with it? How can you let him do that to you?"

"It's not like that. He just shows some...tough love." Orihime said.

"That's not love at all, it's control." Ichigo said. "You don't have to live like this, Orihime. You can forget about him, leave him."

"Ichigo, please stop." Orihime said as she was trembling. He couldn't stand to see her like this. He hurried right over to her and placed his hand on her shoulders.

"Look at me, Orihime." Ichigo said. "Forget about him. You deserve so much more."

"I can't." Orihime claimed with fear. "He'll find me. Where would I even go?"

"With me!" Ichigo said. "You can stay with me. I can protect you. We'll even move away to somewhere he'll never even find you." Orihime seemed so scared, but Ichigo wasn't giving up on her. He cared for her so deeply. That's why Ichigo took a chance and actually kissed her to her surprise. Orihime wasn't expecting that. Seeing as how she is married, she pushed him away.

"Ichigo..." Orihime said.

"Uh... Sorry about that, but I'm trying to show you what it's really like when you care someone." Ichigo said. "I probably shouldn't have done that, but you need to..." Orihime didn't let him finished as she wanted to feel someone's care as she kissed him with a lot of passion. Ichigo was surprised himself, but he welcomed it. Orihime let it escalate it more as the two of them opened each other's shirts. Once he got hers opened, he pushed up her bra and placed his lips down there with him pumping his fingers against them. Orihime moaned with delight as she felt a sort of care and gentleness that her husband hadn't give. Ichigo was enjoying it until he heard a car pull into the driveway and knew it had to be him. That's why he grabbed a hold of her and moved fast.

"Woman!" The husband called as came in the house, but saw no one there. "Woman! Where are you?"

"Sorry, I'm in the bathroom! What are you doing back?!" Orihime called.

"I forgot a bit of my work!" The man called as he went to get it. What he didn't know was that Orihime was in the bathroom with Ichigo, having her pressed against the door and tried to keep quiet as he continued to play around with her body. "I'll be back later! Dinner better be ready!"

"It will!" Orihime called as he was on his way out. When it sounded like he was gone, Ichigo finally pulled away with him panting.

"That was a little close." Ichigo said. "Orihime, I meant what I said. You can leave him and..." Orihime didn't let him finished as she just kissed him again and wanted to continue what they were doing.

...

Ichigo

Ichigo went home and just remained in his bed. All he did was stare up at his ceiling as he couldn't really sleep. What happened between him and Orihime wasn't what he intended. Not that he's complaining it happened, but it wasn't what he was going for.

"Damn... I got way too ahead of myself." Ichigo complained. "That wasn't what I was going for. I only intended to help Orihime." Ichigo felt bad about how he acted, but he couldn't help himself. Orihime is just such a beautiful woman. "I just hope I did managed to get through to her." He reached for the light in his room and just tried to get some sleep for the night, hoping Orihime will make the right decision. Just as he did, he heard something tapping against his window.

"Ichigo!"

"That voice..." Ichigo took a look out his window and saw that it was Orihime herself. She seemed rather eager and worked up, but he could tell he really needed to see him. When he saw that, he hurried down to the front door and opened it for her. She came running inside and he could tell there was something on her mind. "What are you doing here? What's wrong?"

"I had to come back. I'm doing it." Orihime admitted. "I'm leaving my husband. Please tell me you were serious when you said I could stay with you. I have nowhere else to go."

"Of course you can stay." Ichigo said as he was impressed that she actually did it. "We'll figure this out. You don't have to be near him again." He meant every word that he told her. Just then, Orihime leaped against him and kissed him, but he needed to be clear about something. "Hold on a second. I want you to understand that I didn't say any of that for...this. It was because I do care."

"I know, I know. It's just... I felt a warmth and comfort that I haven't felt from him." Orihime said. "I want to feel it again." That's all he really needed to hear as he pulled her back in and kissed her, lifting her legs around his waist, so they could continue what they started. Ichigo carried her all the way up his room as they disrobed each other, never breaking away from each other. Ichigo hurried over to his room and sat down right on his bed as they were both sat there in the nude, holding each other, kissing with such passion. Once they got there, Orihime climbed down from him and placed herself between his legs. All Ichigo did was lean back and enjoy the feeling of Orihime's lips. As she acted like she was having a sweet sucker, she looked up with their eyes meeting.

"Orihime... I... I..." Ichigo was ready to say "I love you" right there, but he knew that wouldn't have been a good idea. He just sat back and enjoyed himself. The two of them never broke eye contact until Ichigo reached his limit. Once Orihime swallowed up everything, she moved away as she stared at him like he was dream. Ichigo gently grabbed her by the arms and moved her so she was resting against the bed. Once there, they traded places and he was the one between her legs now. He helped himself and Orihime could feel his tongue sliding against her.

"Ichi... Ichigo..." Orihime moaned as she took delight that Ichigo was being considerate yet passionate with her. Ichigo continued feasting like he was having a juicy fruit, cleaning out what was inside. He continued that until Orihime caused that juice to spill right out. Once he got a good taste of it, he climbed over her.

"Orihime..."

"Ichigo..." The two of them closed the distance and kissed each other with that passion again. They held each other like that until Ichigo had her roll over. He lifted her waist up and thrusted right against her, Orihime feeling like something pierced her. This time, it was feeling she most enjoyed. Ichigo pushed against her with some force, but careful not to hurt her. Orihime pressed her upper body against the bed with her hands gripping the sheets. She even bit down on the sheets to try and contain her moans.

"Orihime, it's okay. Just let it all out." Ichigo encouraged as he held a firm hold on her waist and kept thrusting against her. Just then, Orihime felt it push deep inside her. She couldn't contain it as she shot herself straight up feeling like Ichigo hit the right spot. She didn't hide back her cries anymore. Hearing her call out like that made Ichigo feel even better. He couldn't hold it back anymore and released what he held back. Once Orihime felt it, she relaxed herself and let it all out herself. Both of them felt warm and comfort. As they took deep breaths, Orihime lowered her head with her hair falling over her shoulders. When she stood like that, Ichigo could see something on her skin thanks to the moonlight. He saw a marking that went right around her neck. "Orihime?"

"Yeah?" Orihime asked.

"What's that mark around the back of your neck?" Ichigo asked as he knew he wouldn't like the answer. She didn't really know how to answer that. "He did that to you, didn't he?" She still wouldn't answer and that's all he needed. "That's it. I'm going to kill him." He was ready to get out of bed and go after him.

"Stop." Orihime said as she grabbed him by the arm. He did stop for her. "Please just stay with me tonight." He couldn't say no to her. She just wanted to be held by him. It got Ichigo to settle down as he laid down with her and the two of them held each other with Orihime feeling secure for the first time in a long time.

...

The Next Morning

First thing in the morning, Ichigo could hear someone was banging on his front door. It woke him up and he's not much of a morning person.

"Calm down! I'm coming!" Ichigo called as he made his way to the door. Once he got there, he saw it was him. "Can I help you?"

"Where's my wife, Kurosaki?"

"I'm sorry." Ichigo said as he acted like he didn't know a thing.

"Don't play dumb!" He called as he grabbed him by his robe. "You think I don't see the way you look at my wife?! She never came back last night! You know where she is!"

"I don't know where Orihime is, but I say it's good she's gone." Ichigo said as he glared right at her. "You're a control freak that tries to hurt a sweet and kindhearted woman for your own sick, twisted, and dominate reasons." He looked at the devil right in the eyes as he wasn't afraid of him. "Get out of here or I'm calling the police on the charge of assault, as well of abuse on her behave." Seems like he wanted those charges to stick as he actually hit Ichigo across the face.

"If I find out you hid her from me, I'll be back and kill you." He claimed before he walked out and smashed the door closed. Ichigo didn't bother making the situation worst than it already was.

"I'm sorry about that." Orihime said as she came down with sheets covering her, making sure he didn't see her.

"It's fine." Ichigo said as he walked over to her. "I said I would protect you and I will." He assured and kissed her once more. That man might have been a maniac, but Orihime found herself with a real man.