Her breath caught in her throat at the idea that something so terrible could even exist. She folded her legs underneath her as Kisuke paced the office in his lab anxiously with his hands clasped behind his back. The strange expression on his face worried her greatly. Her golden eyes stared at the large jewel in his hand. She sighed rather loudly. He turned to her as if he was just aware of her presence. The unreadable emotions in his eyes melded into complacency. His hand wrapped around her wrist and he pulled her forward.

Yoruichi sat on the floor beside a sleeping Kisuke. If someone had told her she would abandon her life and family for one man she would have laughed in their face. A warm arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her down to a position that left her flat on her back. Soft lips pressed against the side of her face. "I love you."

As always, her heart stop beating until she felt his hand on her cheek.