ok so guys, this is my first fanfic ever so be gentle with me. I went through all ByaxRuki fanfics and this idea occured to me so I decided to give it a try. I promise, I'll do my best. I would be happy of course if you give me any tips of advices ;) Also, i should mention that I'm a guy and this is suppose to be a romance so please, be tolerant ;)))))

And of course, I do not own Bleach nor the characters. But I will, one day...

"it was a long day" she thought. A long and a boring day. Indeed, nothing interesting happened. Like yesterday and the day before. Since Aizen was defeated and finally peace came to Soul Society nothing out of the ordinary happened. Sometimes a simple fight with hollow, some drinks with friends and always a load of paperwork seemed to be everyday life now. As Rukia entered her shower her thoughts begun to drift elsewhere. Was it going to be always like that? Just everyday duties, hanging out with others and then again duties? Some strange feeling occurred. She couldn't say what was it and for that time she left it undescribed. But indeed, something seemed different, maybe wrong? Or maybe she was lacking something? Either way, she couldn't tell. She shook her head as her thoughts begun to be more disturbing and washed herself quickly. She was going to another drinking party with Matsumoto and others so she couldn't be disturbed by some irrelevant thoughts now.

"AAAA… Rukia-chan! Glad you made it!" Matsumoto yelled from the start. Tipsy as always - she waved her hand, instructing Rukia to sit over.

Renji, Hisagi, Kira, Momo, Ikkaku and Yumichika were all there already. Rukia took her sit between girls and begun to drink sake.

"We were just talking about how boring is this place" Matsumoto said.

"Oh? I was thinking about it just before I got here!" Rukia answered.

"Yeah, and what's worse, paperwork seems to never end" Renji said and sighed. "Your brother is really unbearable with this."

"It's only because you really suck at paperwork Renji and it's not going to change in any time." Rukia said and laughed.

They all begun to laugh about Renji and his paperwork skills. Evening was pleasant and relaxing and after some time all of the party guests were a little bit drunk. Maybe except Matsumoto who was always drunk as fuck.

"Rukiaaaaaaa… we should get you a guy!" Matsumoto babbled.

"A what?!" Rukia asked a little bit shocked.

"You know… A guy! A man… What was it… A BOYFRIEND!"

"But why me? You seem to be enjoying this kind of stuff."

"Oh come on Rukia. Don't be such a windbag. We all… pfff… you know, have somebody, look!"

Rukia stared at her friends that were now very interested what Matsumoto was about to say.

"Look, Momo has my captain, as always…"

"Rangiku! I certainly do not hang out with Shiro-chan! He is my friend!" Momo protested but everyone begun to laugh at this statement.

"Keep telling that" Matsumoto just answered and started again. "Well… What was I sayin'? Ah, right. So Momo's with my captain, Hisagi is seeing some blond chick from… from…" she looked at Hisagi but he was already totally drunk and didn't really paid attention to what was Matsumoto saying.

"from nevermind! Kira is also seeing someone and guys… Oh Yumichika has Ikkaku!" she rumbled giving them both a wink.

"What is that mad woman sayin?!" Ikkaku yelled.

"Let her be. She's in her drunken world" Yumichika answered with a flirt in his voice.

"And I… I don't mind hanging out with Renji" Matsumoto winked at Renji who immediately turned red. "Hope you don't mind, Rukia."

"Oh, I don't mind. We were always friends. If he's happy then I'm happy too." Rukia gave a warm smile to Renji. "So-"

"Yessss… back to you, Rukia, right. And you, my dear friend, you don't hang out! And you don't make out! And you don't do all the other fantastic things you should!"

"But I… I just… You know, it's not-"

"Shhhh… No but's! You don't and it's a fact. And you definitely should. With some hot guy. Or you prefer girls maybe?" Matsumoto winked at her.

"I prefer guys of course!" Rukia yelled at her drunk friend. "But who should I date then if you're so eager with advices?"

"Now that's a problem! I thought you would do something with Ichigo, 'cos you were spending so much time with him."

"Ichigo? Are you mad or something? He is my friend and a human. Way too young for me." Rukia answered as the thought of her hanging out with Ichigo was so stupid.

"Hmm… who then? Iba's good guy, but I got to admit, he's got something with dogs and it's a little bit disturbing… you know, not that I don't like dogs or something, but… he should pay more attention to the girls. And those sunglasses… What was I sayin?"

"that Iba is not good." Rukia replied a little bit tired with the conversation which was too much focused on her and her private life.

"Uuuuu… I know! That's a good one. I'm sometimes so clever I can't help it, you know…."

"Yyyy…?"

"Matsumoto, you didn't tell anyone's name for heaven's sake." Yumichika said. "Surprise us!"

"Oh yes, but you gotta love this one. He is really handsome, hot I would definitely date him. Maybe then I should, really?" Matsumoto rumbled a bit to herself and was lost in her thoughts again.

"Name please, oh God!" Yumichika urged her.

"Rukia, you should date Kuchiki-taichou!"

"WHAT?!" Rukia spitted out her sake. "You are really mad! He's my brother, idiot!"

"But you're not blood related. Totally strangers except of course the family name but who would care?"

"I definitely would! Besides, Nii-sama is just…" Rukia couldn't find the right word to describe her brother.

"Cold?" Yumichika replied.

"Boring?" Ikkaku added.

"Emotionless!" Momo blurted.

"A really stiffed pain in the ass!" Renji summed up. "My Taichou is like a figure only full of paperwork and other boring stuff. Have you actually met him Matsumoto?!"

"But he's a real candy!" Matsumoto replied. "And I think Rukia would get along with him! And they would make such a lovely couple!"

"But he's my Nii-sama! I respect him and admire him. And I love him like a brother!" Rukia said angrily. "And don't say that stuff about him Renji, he's very kind and protective."

"Blah, blah, blah… here we go again." Renji waved his hand.

"Rukia, seriously, there's nothing wrong with you and him. You would have such a lovely babies!" Matsumoto said with excitement. "Though I have to admit… I cannot seem to imagine him making those babies…"

"MATSUMOTO!"

After the party was over, Rukia, a little bit drunk and tired, was heading the Kuchiki manor. As she entered she had a browse around to find out everyone was already asleep. It's 2 in the morning. Who am I supposed to find here? She was slowly going to her room when suddenly she bashed into something hard. Or to be more precise, someone.

"Uhm… oh! Nii-sama! I didn't think you would be awake!" Rukia said shocked. "I'm so sorry!"

He didn't said anything. He didn't even looked at her but it was obvious he was waiting for something.

"I'm sorry Nii-sama. I should go to my room now and have some sleep now."

"You should know by now that your work is much more effective if you are not tired the entire day." He finally said, still not looking at her with emotionless face as always.

"Yes, I know that Nii-sama. I am so deeply sorry. I should be going." Rukia face was full of embarrassment and fear.

Byakuya only nodded still not giving a single look at her and walked away towards his bedroom. Rukia sighed heavily and also went to her room. She was stressed out as always when she thought she did something wrong or act stupid. She couldn't however tell what was he thinking about it at all, because his face never showed any signs of emotion and he was rarely looking at her, though his eyes wouldn't tell anything as well.

Rukia quickly changed her daily clothes to night robe and got into bed. She closed her eyes and tried to get asleep as fast as she could. But after a long day and some sake her senses weaken, but yet another heightens. She was half way asleep when an image of her brother appeared next to her. He was very close to her but still very distant. He was saying something to her, but she couldn't hear what was it. He caressed her hand and smiled at her. And she felt shiver at first, but then warmth of his soft skin begun to flow through her body. What happened afterwards she couldn't tell and the dream of her brother begun to slowly fade away. Nii-sama… she whispered, but no voice came out. He disappeared in her dream but the warmth on her hand was still there. Finally, she got asleep and nothing disturbed her thoughts. Was he ever there? This question crossed her mind for a second in her dream. Was he?

Ok guys, so here it is. My first chapter ever. Not too long, not too short either. I guess. Come to think of it, I did nice work here, hehe ;) Anyway, I would be madly happy for reviews so go for it! Also, if you don't like it, do tell me as well but in a polite way as I am a total beginner ;)

yours truly, saihitei