Beach Antics

A BLEACH One-Shot by ChronicLegCramp-Since'99

*Disclaimer: BLEACH and all its characters do not belong to me*

Byakuya: "…Yes. We will definitely show them that our artistic abilities are far superior to theirs…"

Rukia: "What was that, Nii-sama?"

Byakuya: "Focus on our task, Rukia, and we shall surely win."

Rukia: "Hai!" 'Nii-sama's amazing! His sense of beauty is well honed.'

(Renji: "Hey, the light shining off your bald head is distracting me, Ikkaku,")

Rukia: *Giggles*

Byakuya: "…"

Rukia: "Oh, my apologies, Nii-sama!"

Byakuya: "You do not need to apologise for laughing, Rukia."

Rukia: "I'm sorry- I mean, it won't happen again,"

Byakuya: "…" 'There, that look again; I don't understand it…'

Rukia: "Your sand sculpture is simply amazing, Nii-sama…" 'He's giving me that look…'

(Ichigo: "Give me a break, you two, you're giving me an ear ache…hey, Rukia! How's it going?!")

Rukia: "Uh, Ichigo- Renji and Ikkaku are destroying your sand castle…"

(Ichigo: "What? Oh, hey! Pack it in, you two! You're destroying the only chance we have of winning!...Why do I bother?")

Byakuya & Rukia: *Chuckle evilly*

Byakuya & Rukia: "…"

Byakuya: "Excellent. Now we have less competition."

Rukia: "Not that we need it. Our artistic skills are unmatched- especially yours, Nii-sama,"

Byakuya: "Indeed. Rukia, you may call me Byakuya; you need not be so formal in my presence."

Rukia: "Yes, of course, Byakuya-sama,"

Byakuya: "…"

Rukia: "Byakuya," '…-sama,'

Byakuya: "Your sculpture is impressive."

Rukia: "Thank you, I hope I do not let you down,"

Byakuya: "I would not have complimented your artwork, had I thought it disappointing."

Rukia: "Yes, my apologies, Nii-sama…"

Byakuya: "…"

Rukia: *Laughs nervously*

Byakuya: "Rukia…"

Rukia: "Byakuya…?" 'Nii-sama looks uneasy…even his uneasiness is graceful! If only I could be like that…'

Byakuya: *Discreetly, takes Rukia's hand*

Rukia: "Byakuya-sama!" 'His hand is as smooth as silk, I bet his hair…'

Byakuya: "Your hand is cold. Are you unwell?"

Rukia: "Not at all, but thank you,"

Byakuya: "Give me your other hand; I shall warm them up for you." 'She seems so absurdly, fragile, sometimes…'

Rukia: "Thank you, Nii-sama!"

Byakuya: *Sighs*

Rukia: "Byakuya?" 'Was that a smile…?'

Byakuya: "What is it?" 'That look again…'

Rukia: "Well, I…"

(Unohana-taicho: "…the winners are…Ukitake-taichos team!")

Byakuya: "Outrageous."

Rukia: "If only I had your level of artistic talent- please, Nii-sama, I will take my punishment, willingly,"

Byakuya: "Nonsense. Our sculptures are masterpieces; we shall have to make them see there is no end to our artistic abilities next time, however."

Rukia: "Hai! Some people can't appreciate true beauty," 'Unlike you, Nii-sama,'

Byakuya: "It is their loss."

Rukia: "You are truly wise, Byakuya-sama,"

(Orihime: "Kuchiki-san! Lunch is ready!")

Rukia: "Thank you for warming my hands, Byakuya," *Blushes*

Byakuya: *Blushes* "Come, Rukia."

Rukia: "Hai!"