(2) -- It's done!! Wooo! Thank you for all the support everyone has given me. :D (And at the point I'm submitting this, over +200 reviews!!! You guys rock!! 3)

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"So…" He clears his throat, heart beating frantically in his ribcage. "W-Would you ever, you know… Want to start that future soon?" She beams again.

"It would be cool, but I know you still have to finish your studies. It's okay, I'll wait until you're done. After all, I-"

He cuts her off by pulling out a small box from his pocket, cheeks flushed.

"Orihime… Inoue Orihime," he clears his throat yet again. "I-I don't want to wait… Would you marry me?"

Tears start to sting at her eyes and she questions if she's heard right. With a stiff nod, she hugs him with a smile.

"Of course… Yes, Ichigo-kun…"