Hi everyone! This is the final chapter! *Dodges rocks that are thrown at me* I am sorry! But I just didn't know what else to add. Please read and review!

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Ichigo was brought back to reality when he heard a soft noise out in the hallway. He himself didn't know how, but he just knew it was Orihime. He walked outside his room and sure enough, it was Orihime but she had a small bag in her hand.

Ichigo froze. Was she leaving? No, she can't. He won't let her. He reached her with couple large steps then touched her shoulder.

"Orihime, where are you going?" he asked angrily.

"K-k-kurosaki-kun! I-I..um.. I was just…." Stuttered orihime without turning to face him.

"Why were you leaving?" asked Ichigo anger evident in his voice. He spun her around to see couple of tears falling on her cheek. Ichigo's expression instantly softened.

"I-I didn't want any more trouble for this family. You and your family did so much for me. I could never repay the debt. I-I tried my best and worked to at least do something for everything you have done for me. But all I ever did is cause problems. Because of me when Kotone- san and her family stayed here, they couldn't enjoy. Then Iwa-san got angry and you had to talk to her about it. And after that, Taro-san…." Orihime cried. But she then continued before Ichigo could say anything, "Because of me, this family's peace was disrupted. Kurosaki-san had to throw them out of the house because of me! Everyone is sad because of me! But the biggest of all is it gave people the wrong idea. I would kill myself before bringing anymore shame to this family," said Orihime, not looking at him in the eye.

"Orihime, Kotone and her family hated us for a long time. They hated my mother. And that bastard deserved everything. His family was also thrown out because they supported him even though they knew what he did was wrong. And what do you mean 'bring shame to this family,' Orihime?" asked Ichigo now confused.

"Iwa-san thought that I-I a-am a-"she was interrupted because Ichigo put his hand on her mouth.

"Don't say that, please. That word doesn't belong in your mouth. Don't ever say that,"Ichigo whispered as he took his hand off her mouth.

"Alright. Iwa-san thought I-I.. we did something we shouldn't do. I am sure her family thought the same. I thought about it ever since she told that to me. I know that before long, everyone else in the neighborhood will also start saying those things. It is a miracle no one said anything yet. Maybe they did and we just didn't hear it yet. Soon, people from all over the town will say bad things about you and this family. I could never let such thing happen," said Orihime still not looking at Ichigo.

"I don't care what the fuck everyone else has to say. We know we didn't do such things," said Ichigo finally understanding Orihime's fear.

"B-But I do. What kind of a person would I be if I let the family that saved me, gave me place to call home, brought happiness to my life that was never meant to be there, fall in shame because I was too selfish to do anything about it," said Orihime, tears are falling.

"Orihime… I never said this to you because I didn't think I should, but if it will make you stay, then it's worth it," said Ichigo before taking a long breath. "I love you, Orihime."

Now Orihime was stunned. He loved her? Oh god.

"I know you probably don't feel the same way. But I just couldn't stop myself from loving you. I tried, I honestly did. Because I promised myself that I will never look at you as a sex slave, I didn't think I should fall in love with you. I was afraid that you would think I am breaking my promise and going to use you. But I know that's not true. When I saw that bastard on you, I felt like I couldn't breathe. My blood boiled. Then I hugged you. I found peace in you. I don't think anybody ever told you this, but after my mom died, I never talked. I didn't smile. But then you came and I had to struggle to keep the damn smile off my face every time I saw you," said Ichigo in a whisper. "Please don't go. I don't expect you to return my feelings. Just don't leave, please."

This time it was Orihime who hugged Ichigo. Ichigo was surprised.

"I never thought I will ever say this to you. Ever since, you brought me here and said I was free, I admired you. I respected you and still do. Before I knew it, it turned into a crush. Then as time passed, it turned into love. I love you too, Kurosaki-Kun. I really do. That's why I want you to be happy. I-"

Whatever she was going to say was cut off by Ichigo's lips. He kissed her gently, slowly as if pouring all the love and care in it. Orihime also responded. After a couple moments, they pulled away.

"I am sorry, I surprised you. But after hearing you love me, I just couldn't control myself. Please go ahead on what you were going to say," said Ichigo with a smile on his face.

"I-I was saying that the fact that we love each other will not change anything. People will still get the wrong idea because we live in the same house and I am not from some honorable family," said Orihime with red cheeks.

"Like I already said, I don't give a shit about what others think. And I am going to marry you. Not because I am afraid people will gossip about us but because I love you and I want you to be my wife. And after I marry you then they can't say anything about this, can they? I am allowed to do that stuff with my wife," said Ichigo now smiling.

"B-b-but you can marry someone who is much better than me. I mean, look at me. I am like a nonentity in this society. I have nothing to offer you other than my love. I have no family. I can never help you financially," said Orihime once again sad.

"Your love is good enough for me. I did look at you. You are beautiful. You are kind, gentle, loving, caring, intelligent, and have a beautiful smile and the list can go on and on and on forever. You can give me everything I ever wanted. You can give me peace, love and a beautiful family. I can't marry other women because they are not you. And I think we have enough money that will last us a couple life-times without having any problem," said Ichigo determined to prove her wrong.

"But I don't think the others will agree with you though. What if Kurosaki-san says no? What if Yuzu-chan and Karin-chan doesn't like me to be their nii-chan's wife? What if-"she was again cut off by Ichigo's lips. Only this time, it was much more heated as he explored her mouth with his tongue.

"Hush! You know, dad somehow knew that I liked you. He actually asked me about it. And Yuzu and Karin.. They practically stay with you all the time. I know they like you," said Ichigo as a matter-of-factly.

"How do you know?" asked Orihime shyly and out of breath thanks to Ichigo.

"I have eyes!" said Ichigo smirking, and then flicked her forhead with his fingers. "Now, let's go inside. You will catch a cold out here." He grabbed her hand and pulled her inside the mansion. They went to their individual rooms to go to sleep. Unknown to them, Ichigo's father watched the whole thing.

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"Dad, I need to talk to you about something serious," said Ichigo next morning as his dad was reading some old scrolls.

"What is it, son? Don't tell me you got someone pregnant?" said Isshin chuckling.

"UGH! SHUT UP! CAN'T YOU EVEN TRUST YOUR SON A LITTLE!" shouted Ichigo, completely forgetting about what he needed to talk to his dad about.

"The way you were kissing Orihime-chan last night, I wouldn't be surprised," said Isshin grinning like an idiot.

"WHAT? YOU SAW THAT? YOU PERVERTED CREEP! WHO STANDS AROUND TO SEE THEIR SON MAKING OUT WITH A GIRL!" shouted Ichigo, now embarrassed.

"Hehehe. Oh and you came here to talk to me about something," reminded Isshin and Ichigo face-palmed.

"Since you saw it, you already know what I want," said Ichigo turning away from his father so he wouldn't see his red cheeks.

"Uh-uh-uh. You have to say it, son!" said Isshin, playfully.

"Okay, fine. I want to marry Orihime. Do you have any problem with that?" asked Ichigo clearly irritated at his father's antics.

"Oh! My son! You are growing up! Of course, I don't have any problem with you marrying the beautiful Orihime-chan. Then you can give me beautiful grandchil-" he couldn't finish what he was going to say because Ichigo kicked him sending him to the opposite wall.

When Ichigo left, Isshin got up from the floor and looked at the blue-sky thrpugh the wondow.

"Masaki-chan! Our son really found true love. The girl, Orihime-chan is an angel. Our son will be happy. You were right. Our son did manage to find a beautiful princess." Said Isshin with a real smile in his face.

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Orihime was in her garden again and the twins were with her too. Tatsuki saw this through her Kitchen window and smiled.

"Tatsuki, I have to talk to you about something," said Ichigo as he came inside the kitchen.

"What is it, Ichigo?" asked Tatsuki.

"I-I decided to marry Orihime. WAIT, before you hit me, please listen to me," said Ichigo, even he didn't like to be hit by Tatsuki. She was very strong.

"Why would I hit you?" said Tatsuki amused. She knew Ichigo had a thing for Orihime. She just didn't know how deep that was. But she also knew that Ichigo would never want to marry someone if he didn't really love her.

"I don't know. You might think I am joking and hit me," said Ichigo, trying not to get Tatsuki angry.

"Okay. So now tell me why you want to marry Hime and it better be some good reasons too or I WILL hit you," said Tatsuki with a smile.

"Well.. I love her and I just figured out she loves me too. I want to be with her, Tatsuki. I want to be there for her when she needs me and I also want her to be with me and no one else. We didn't have to think about marrying so soon, but Orihime is worried that people will start to say stuff and The Kurosaki name will be put to shame and stuff like that," said Ichigo with so much emotion in his words.

Tatsuki smiled and said, "I agree, Ichigo. You have been like a brother to me all this time and I want you to be happy. And Hime deserves to be happy more than anyone else. She has been through so much. But listen, Ichigo. You make her cry even once, and there will be a grave ready for you, got it?" said Tatsuki with a playfull threat.

"Yeah, Thanks Tatsuki," Ichigo said as they both looked through the window and saw Orihime playing with Yuzu and Karin. "Oh and one more thing, can you please tell Yuzu and Karin about this?"

"Why? You mouth is working just fine," said Tatsuki, faking irritation.

"I-I am their brother. I don't want to go to them and say 'Oh and by the way, I am marrying Orihime," said Ichigo with red cheeks.

"Ichigo, they will be happy if you say it. Just go to them and tell them. You told me. It's not so hard," said Tatsuki, traces of amusement in her voice.

"Ugh! Fine. Anything to make my sisters happy," said Ichigo as he went to make plans about how he will say the news to his sisters.

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In the evening, when Tatsuki and Orihime were having their girl's time, Ichigo finally went to talk to the twins.

"Yuzu, Karin, can I talk to you for a minute?" Ichigo said and the twins looked at each other.

"Okay, Ichi-nii," said Karin.

"I-I am planning on marrying Orihime. Would you two like her to be your onee-san?" asked Ichigo.

"Onii-chan! That is awesome! Orihime-nee is awesome! I am so happy for you," said Yuzu with stars in her eyes then hugged her brother.

"Ichi-nii, I was seriously wondering if you were gay or not, you know. But I guess you are not. What took you so long!" said Karin, her eyes were smiling, also joining her siblings in the group hug.

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One might ponder upon the question, who got married first? Ichigo and Orihime or Rukia and Renji (Renji turned twenty this year and needed to marry Rukia before taking over.) But either answer would be wrong because surprisingly it was Ishida Uryuu and Tatsuki Arisawa got married before the other two couples. Unknown to everyone else, Uryuu and Tatsuki were in a relationship for a long time. One day, Ishida Ryuuken saw them while they were kissing and then they got married within a month. After them, Rukia and Renji got married followed by Ichigo and Orihime.

They agreed to take their relationship to the next level (physical) only after getting married. (Ichigo proposed the idea and Orihime gladly agreed. Ichigo kept his promise and didn't make any move even if it was practically making him insane.)

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Two and a half years after their marriage,

Orihime was sitting with her back leaning on a tall tree-trunk while Ichigo had his head on her lap. They were in the middle of an empty field with nothing but grass. It was so green and peaceful. Orihime ran her fingers through Ichigo's hair. Ichigo was currently talking to his child who was inside the stomach of the woman he loved dearly. A large bump was visible where Orihime's flat stomach was once located. She was eight months pregnant. It was a boy. So they decided to name him Sora Kurosaki. And already decided that when they have a daughter, they will name her Masaki Kurosaki.

"So, how is it going in there, little Sora? Your daddy can't wait for you to be born so he can play with you all day and not do his boring business work!" said Ichigo as he gently touched where his kid is.

"Ichigo-kun! But you have to do work! Isshin-papa (after shedding many buckets of tears on Isshin's side and some puppy-dog eyes on Orihime's side, Ichigo allowed her to call him Isshin-papa. Even though he still thought it sounded ridiculous) needs rest and he can't handle everything on his own," said Orihime worrying about her father-in-law.

"He can handle just fine, as I spoil my son!" replied Ichigo still smiling at her stomach.

"Mou, but if you spoil him all the time, then when do I get to spoil him?" said Orihime with a pout.

"Hmm… when I go to the bathroom or when I go to take shower, you can spoil him!" said Ichigo with a grin.

"You still get to spoil him more! Not fair!" said Orihime giggling as Ichigo kissed her stomach then raised his head to kiss her.

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Sora Kurosaki was born in one beautiful summer afternoon. He was an exact smaller version of his father. The same orange hair, same brown eyes and the same handsome face. Orihime was glad their son looked like his father. When Sora turned five months old, Rukia gave birth to a beautiful girl who they named Saya. One day, as Orihime was watching her five year old son playing with a five months younger Saya, she smiled, suddenly remembering that she was supposed to be a slave but instead she became the Lady of the Kurosaki family. She leaned into Ichigo who wrapped his arms around her, to stay warm as a chilly breeze went by.

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The End!

Thank you all for staying with me throughout the story. I am already thinking about a new story. So I promise I will start another story before long. Please review and let me know if you liked it.

About the part when Ichigo was describing how he felt when he saw Taro on Orihime...I have no idea how guys think at all. So if Ichigo didn't sound like a typical guy then I apologize.

I also wish I could draw, then I would've drawn the scene where Ichigo and Orihime were in the field and Ichigo was talking to his unborn son. (I also have no idea if soon-to-be-fathers do that or not. I just thought it was cute!)

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