More than A battle

Chapter 7

Ichigo had just left Orihime's house after his confession, slowly walking home with a large smile placed on his lips. ' You finally did it king', Hichigo thought almost dubiously, he could hardly believe the boy had it in him. Zangetsu and the Quincy just chuckled, happy since their world was ever bright and cloudless. Ichigo entered his house just to scowl as Yuzu, Karin and his father stood waiting in the hall. "What do ya want old man?" Ichigo asked at his now grinning father.  "Oh nothing, where were you all day Ichigo?" Isshin asked waiting to embarrass his son for ditching out and not telling anyone. Yuzu and Karin looked on expectantly as well. Ichigo hesitated for just a moment debating on what to say. 'well I have nothing to hide...' he thought as he stared directly at his father and sisters, a small blush forming on his cheeks. "I was at Inoue's all day." He saw Yuzu smile big tears almost brimming over, Isshin had the same look as well. "Don't get so excited everyone" Karin interjected, annoyed with her father and Yuzu. "He was probably just studying or hanging out with everyone over there." "Why do you say that Karin!.." Yuzu exclaimed now a small pout replacing her smile. "Obviously Ichi-Nii could never pull someone on Orihime-Chan's level." Karin finished all put punching Ichigo with her rather harsh View on her brothers league. "Now, Karin..." Isshin started, only to be cut off by Ichigo. "Actually Karin, Inoue happens to be my girlfriend." He said almost harshly. As Yuzu and Isshin smiled tears streaming down their faces, Karin snapped her head back to glare at him. "Oh really Ichi-nii? So you won't mind having Orihime-Chan over this weekend?" Karin asked challenging her older brother. "Not a problem" was all that escaped Ichigo's lips as he stalked up to his room. Karin watched him go up stairs as her master plan was effortlessly falling into place. 

Orihime laid in her bed unable to fall asleep, the day kept replaying in her head over and over again. She rolled to lay on her back, "Kurosaki-Kun loves me!" she said out loud squealing and flailing her legs, she continued to daydream as her phone dinged. She picked up her phone squinting from the light of the screen , all to jolt upright from reading who messaged her. 'KUROSAKI-KUN' was in bold letters above the message. She opened it quickly, wanting to see what he could need at this hour. 'Hey Inoue, Do you happen to want to come over to my house this weekend?" Orihime read, it was very simple but it made her heart race and her thoughts all jumbled. 'Sure!, I'd love to" she hit send then threw her phone under her pillows. 'What a lame response, he's probably gonna think it's stupid.' The healer thought, dreading the small text she sent him back. After a couple moments her anxiety really started to roll, until another, muffled ding shot her hand under the pillow griping her phone once again. "Alright Inoue, I'll pick you up about 3 on Saturday." She smiled again at his text wondering if she should continue the chat or just leave it at that. 

Ichigo was propped up on his pillows, shirtless and in a pair of sleep shorts, holding his phone, wondering if Orihime was asleep yet or not. 'She's probably asleep but I'll send it anyway...' he thought just wanting to ask her if she wanted to come over, hitting send. He hadn't expected her to answer at all but instead he quickly got a text back. Reading her small response put a small smile on his face, although he was curious why she was still up so late, he wanted to ask so badly. Instead he just said he'd pick her up around 3, 'What an idiot..' he cursed mentally. he waited a couple minutes for a text, but he sat his phone down on his bedside table, laying down and going to sleep. 

Ichigo was raked with dreams that night and onward , Lust filled and bothersome he woke with quite a bulging issue between his legs. 'Inoue just became my girlfriend, none of *that* is gonna happen for a good while..' he thought earning himself a throb just as memories of the dreams played through his head. 'That's what you think King.' Hichigo said, just constantly replaying his maters , fantasies over and over again, instead of watching them through Ichigo's chocolate brown eye's, they now shone through glowing yellow irises. Ichigo growled lowly, feeling the obsessive thoughts of his hollow. 'Like hell you will.' Ichigo retorted to the silent suggestion his hollow was making. 'The princess will be mine eventually too Ichigo.' Hichigo said promising, as he crept back into the confines of Ichigo's mind. "Damn it!" Ichigo said in frustration. It was Saturday and he was running behind already. He quickly showered and got dressed, running down the stairs to the kitchen where Yuzu was preparing snacks and food for the group to eat for the day. All four of them decided they would have a horror movie marathon that night, something they could all enjoy. Karin was in the living room setting up blankets and pillows, she pushed the couch back, exchanging the seat for four futons on the floor. Each futon having a small name plate at the foot, where Yuzu planned on putting their individualized snacks and accommodation's. "Aren't you two doing a little too much for a movie night?" Ichigo asked questioningly as he pulled one of the small sandwiches from a plate Yuzu was preparing. "Now Ichigo, Your sisters are just excited you're officaly bringing Orihime-Chan home as a girlfriend." Isshin said sipping a cup of coffee from his chair at the dinning table. "Yeah Ichii-Nii, we are VERY excited Orihime-chan is coming over.." Karin said looking up from her work grinning. "Hey! those sandwiches are for tonight Onii-san, especially for Orihime-Chan!" Yuzu pouted as her brother stuffed the remaining sandwich in his mouth. "You should probably get going Ichigo, you have errands to run before getting Orihime-Chan." Isshin interrupted causing Ichigo to head for the door. Isshin stood from the table to admire both of his daughter's work. He noted how Ichigo and Orihime's Futons were together slightly away from the other three, a pillow wall separating them like an island. 'Im going to have my hands full real soon..' Isshin thought, not just from the scheme Karin was planning but also the twins growing reitsu. 'Im not going to worry about Yuzu just yet......' he continued his thoughts, 'but I'll have to take Karin to Urahara's shop real soon.' He finished his worries walking back into the kitchen to sneak a sandwich from Yuzu as well. "Not you too Ota-san!" Yuzu exclaimed chasing her father out of the kitchen.

Ichigo picked up Orihime from her house after running the few errands he had to do. They were now walking back to his house. "So Kurosaki-Kun, what are the movies going to be about tonight." Orihime asked to break the silence. Ichigo looked down at her, a small smile playing his lips. "If I told you Inoue, that would ruin the surprise" He said in response, looking forward as they continued their walk. "That's not fair Kurosaki-Kun!" Orihime exclaimed grabbing at his arms and pouting. Ichigo released a small laugh as they made their way to his front door. "Pleeeeassseee Kurosaki-Kun." Orihime now begged, he turned again to face her tilting his eyes down to watch her, humor lighting his eyes, It wasn't usually like him to want to tease anyone but he just couldn't help himself. He leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Call me Ichigo, and we'll see." He pulled  back to see her face burst into flames, something breifly flashing in her eyes. 'Was that what I think it was King?" Hichigo questioned her expression as well, never expecting to see her react like that. 'Lust?' Ichigo mentally replied to his stunned hollow, who now encouraged him to keep teasing her. Unable to resist Ichigo planted a small kiss on her neck, receiving a small shiver from the healer in front of him. "Ichi...go" orihime said in a small voice. He hollow almost growled in anticipation, looking Orihime's current state over through his glowing eyes. Before Ichigo or Orihime could do anymore damage, the front door swung open revealing Karin and her signature grin. "Well Ichii-Nii, don't keep Orihime-Chan all to your self!" she said grabbing Orihime by her arm and dragging her inside. Ichigo quickly followed, hoping the blush had faded from his cheeks. 

Orihime looked at the room in amazement, they had set it up so wonderfully The group finished  a small dinner and talked for a bit before heading to the living room. She walked to her Futon and saw the bowl of Siracha and Popcorn, and a box of her favorite wasabi and red bean paste sandwiches. "Wow, this is all for me." Orihime asked looking around at the three Kurosaki's standing in front of her, "Yes Orihime-Chan" Yuzu said smiling back at her, "Ichigo even went out of his way to get you Pistachio Ice cream" Isshin said grinning at his son as he came around the corner now in comfortable pajamas, he just scowled at them. "Before we get started, follow me Orihime-Chan." Karin said, her grin still intact. As Orihime and Karin walked up stairs Ichigo wondered what his little sister could possibly be up to. 

"Wear this Orihime-chan" Karin whispered handing Orihime a small bundle of Pink colored cloth. "Whats this Karin-Chan?" Orihime asked the girl in front of her. "Just a small gift from me to you, now hurry and change so we can watch the movies, I'll be down stairs" Karin replied walking out of her room and heading down stairs. Ichigo eyed her suspiciously as she sat down on her futon after flicking out the lights. 'Where is Inoue at' Ichigo thought, about to walk up stairs himself. His thoughts were cut short when she finally came into view. Her long auburn hair was up into a messy bun, a light pink shorts and tank top pajama set and white socks was all she had on. Her Legs, arms and an abundant amount of cleavage showed. Ichigo felt his face heat up but couldn't look away as she started to mumble to him "is there something wrong Kurosaki-Kun?" she looked down obviously Embarrassed. He cleared his throat clearly,"No, Inoue, you jus look nice." He choaked his words out as low as possible, watching her set down next to him on her futon. He could hardly pay attention to his families chuckles as the opening credits of the first movie started rolling and Orihime relaxed into her pillows. 'It's going to be a very long night...' Ichigo thought as he wrapped Orihime's hand in his, feeling her pulse quicken from his touch. 

Authors Note: Don't worry the wedding will be very soon! just want to write a cute but suggestive chapter next. maybe even some lemon. But thank you for reading chapter 7! Feel free to comment or PM me <3