Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.

Byakuya was glad to finally be going home. He had been away from home for over a month on a business trip. Originally, it was only supposed to last two weeks. Complications and stubbornness had drawn it out an additional three weeks. This had kept Byakuya away from home and his hybrid pet. Ichigo was still too shy and jumpy to travel so the black haired man had opted to leave him at home. However, he had not expected to be kept away from his little strawberry longer than he had promised. Now, as his driver pulled up to his house, he could not wait to see Ichigo. Getting out of the car, Byakuya headed to the house, knowing his driver would bring his bags in. walking swiftly through his large, family home, he headed to his bedroom. Opening the door, he was pounced on by an excited, orange haired, teenaged, cat hybrid. Smiling, the older man embraced the younger cat-boy and kissed him passionately, happy to have the other man back in his arms.