A/N: This is my first Bleach story I hope you like it. Don't worry if you liked my D. Gray-Man fic I will be writing more soon, and maybe even adding onto 'Taming The Tiger.' I have several more chapter's written to this story, so more will be coming soon. Grimmjow will appear in later chapters. Warning: There are some spoilers, and love between men.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach. :'(

After the captain's meeting the captains and lieutenants were discussing Ichigo Kurosaki's promotion to Captain of Squad 5. The captain of squad six was silent as usual as he watched Ichigo slip out unnoticed by all the others, who were too busy in their own conversations. And that was when Byakuya Kuchiki decided that he would do something very unlike himself and go out for a bottle of saki.

He knew the saki he had at home was of much better quality but he just needed to escape, to be somewhere far away from the Kuchiki Manor where Ichigo was currently staying at the insistence of his sister (at least until he found his own place). She had begged him to let Ichigo stay since she didn't like the idea of him staying with the Shiba's because a lot of them were essentially strangers.

So he quickly left the captain's meeting hoping to get his mind off the infuriating Ichigo Kurosaki, who seemed to be all he could think about lately. When he got to the bar he was surprised to see all of Ichigo's ryoka friends there. They never leave his side, where is he? Once again he is in my thoughts… Now that he is a captain there will be no escaping him, and no chance to forget him. Coming out tonight was a mistake… But that was when he noticed all of the other captains and lieutenants were there as well. They must have come to celebrate Ichigo's promotion, but he does not seem to be here.

All around him his fellow captains seemed to be enjoying themselves. He heard Ichigo's name and turned thinking maybe he had come after all, but he was not here. It was only the humans sitting with Rukia, discussing Ichigo. He'd been wondering lately if there was more to Ichigo and his sister than just their close friendship, so against his better judgement he tried to listen without looking in their direction. "I've tried everything but," sniff sniff, "I don't think Ichigo sees me that way," said Orihime.

Rangiku must have overheard too because she interrupted, "Oh honey don't feel too bad! Remember when we were in the world of the living and I tried to convince him to let me stay in his room by lifting my skirt? He covered his eyes remember? He must not like girls." She did what?! How shameless. His head snapped up but he quickly looked away in order to not get caught. "But despite his best and misplaced intentions to preserve your honor I still caught him peeking through his hands remember? I don't think he even realized he was doing it," Rukia replied shaking her head at the memory with a smile. I suppose, it's only natural for a straight man to be interested in her if she handles herself in such an indecent manner.

"Uh actually I… um…" Uryuu mumbled. Was the quincy going to confess to being Ichigo's lover? He couldn't help feeling a deep sense of dread. "I…am in love with Ichigo too." Everyone gasped and more and more people were becoming interested in the conversation. Chad gaped, "Uryuu, really?" "For how long?" asked Orihime. "Everyone forgets that I knew who and what Ichigo was long before we ever spoke to each other. I have loved him before we ever spoke. But I had to pretend because I'm a quincy, my father would literally kill me if he knew I was in love with a soul reaper."

Byakuya could relate he had tried to hide his feelings too, they had both lashed out at Ichigo because of their own denial, something that was not his fault at all. Then Renji shouted, "Hey! Just because he didn't fall for Rangiku's…'charms' doesn't mean he is gay!" Oh no I know that voice, why is my lieutenant involved in this? "Well?" Rangiku raised her brow. "Well what?" "Well, do you like girls?" Renji stuttered, "Well…actually…he rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly, "I…er…I like Ichigo too… I used to want to kick his ass because he was so damned good at everything and a smart ass too. But well…after seeing him work so hard to save Rukia...there is very little I wouldn't do for him."

Byakuya really had to try to keep his composure now! Thinking of all the times he had walked in on them fighting and wrestling, now had a whole new meaning. His near murderous rage was interrupted when they heard a familiar maniacal chuckling. Captain Kenpachi Zaraki, this can't be good. "You fools! He could never want any of you wimps, not my Ichigo." Everyone knew how obsessive Zaraki was about Ichigo, but they all assumed it was only because Ichigo defeated him in battle. Actually that probably was the reason he was interested in him that way but who knew Zaraki could ever want anything more than fighting.

"Hell, he's the only man I'd let be my seme," he announced. Several people nearly fainted after seeing the girlish blush on Zaraki's face after he made that confession and most probably didn't know what being an uke or seme meant. Byakuya was starting to feel dizzy. What is going on, is there something in the water making all the soul reapers act strangely? He knew the answer to that before the question formed in his mind. It really should not have been a surprise that this many people fell for him, he really is…amazing.

"I still don't know if he likes girls on not," Rangiku pouted. Toshiro sighed, "Just because someone doesn't jump you doesn't mean they don't like girls." "But Caaaptaaain you're bisexual!" "Well that's sort of the point, there is no way to know solely based off his interactions with you." Toshiro crossed his arms and huffed. "Captain?! Do you like Ichigo too? But wait you're seeing his sister aren't you?" "They are remarkably similar, you have to admit…" Rukia mused. Toshiro just growled ignoring the question.

"But Ichi really would be a cute uke too, seeing as he's so easily flustered…" said Yachiru from her perch on Zaraki's shoulder. How did that girl know about a thing like that? Unfortunately for him Ichigo walked in and mumbled a, "Sorry I'm late guys…" before he caught the end of the conversation. He froze too stunned to move and passed out cold. Byakuya flash-stepped and caught him before he fell to the ground.

Toshiro looked on in horror at being caught in such a conversation and hoped Ichigo hadn't heard anything, Renji was wishing the same thing and Zaraki didn't seem at all bothered by it. Almost everyone gasped, both that Ichigo had caught them all red handed, and that they seemingly forgot they had been having such an indecent conversation in front of Captain Kuchiki and he hadn't reprimanded them for it yet.

Rukia looked stunned perhaps also because he hadn't scolded them, but mostly knowing that if he truly felt nothing for Ichigo he would have let him fall straight to the ground. He felt as though he had been found out, but still he looked down at Ichigo unable to part with him just yet, struggling intensely not to sweep the bangs from his face. He kept his impassive mask firmly in place as he laid him down on the ground.

He wondered that even though he had only held him for a few seconds before putting him down it was still far too affectionate for him in any normal situation. I probably should have let him fall, but I reacted on instinct to protect him before I even thought it through. "Bya-chan!" Yoruichi's voice rang out. He tried not to audibly groan, this nightmare just would't let up. Urahara smirked behind his fan, "What have you done to our Ichigo that would make him lose consciousness? It must have been good given all he's been through. He didn't bat an eyelash when Aizen was trying to kill him, so this has got to be some juicy gossip, let me hear it," he said waving his fan.

"We've all come out as having feelings for Ichigo," Orihime said before sniffing back more tears. "I see." Rangiku pouted again, "But we don't know if he's straight or not," she whined. "Poor Ichigo is so naive he probably has no idea what you were all feeling, and even if he did he's too busy being a hero give any attention to it." "Oh come on, Urahara, you're basically like his father you have to know!" "Well like father like son…"

Yoruichi sighed, "Just tell them, they'll have no idea what you're talking about." "Weeeeell… Back in the day I had this thing with Isshin Shiba before he met Ichigo's mom, and we also had a thing with Ryouken Ishida." "WHAT?!" Uryuu shrieked, "No way!" He twitched like he was about to have a stroke. "Sorry…I can confirm that it's true, I walked in on them a few times…and…joined them a few times…" Yoruichi smiled. Urahara, ignoring the sputtering Uryuu gave before he passed out as well continued, "As far as I know you're all in luck, I'm guessing he's not limited to just guys or gals. He's a lot like his hot-headed father but a 'compassionate martyr' like his mother, so much like his mother. If I wasn't previously involved with Ichigo's father…"

Renji scoffed, "Yeah right Urahara I've seen how you look at him. I'm afraid to leave Ichigo alone with you when he recovers from his injuries!" Urahara smirked covering his face with his fan, "I have seen him naked a lot more than all of you, you know, just to get him healed up," he winked. "Ok just mostly naked, but still he is even more delectable than you can probably imagine."

Byakuya was struggling more with each passing moment not to unleash Senbonzakura on his closest friends and colleagues. Yoruichi smirked sensing his discomfort. "Are you alright Bya-chan, you look like you might have a fever." No, just trying to contain the urge to kill. Not being able to reply in a level tone, he ignored the question completely. "Hey Captain? You never said if you feel anything for Ichigo?" Damn, his lieutenant may be an air-head but he had known him for a long time.

"Don't ask foolish questions," Byakuya snapped in his usual tone. He turned away crossing his arms over his chest keeping his eyes closed. They were about to continue asking questions when they were interrupted by Captain Ukitake clearing his throat. My former captain will finally end all this insanity. "Well, since we're getting this out in the open…" oh no… "I know I'm old but even a dried up old man like me cannot ignore the charm that Ichigo has." This time Byakuya could not hide the shock in his eyes.

Chaos descended and everyone was stunned. It left Byakuya feeling like a coward that his respected mentor could admit this in front of everyone, and had no fear of ridicule or rejection. He waited for Rukia to ask a certain question but she was still staring at him, so Renji asked the question for her. "Captain Ukitake, is it bec-" "No, it is not just because of his similarities to Kaien Shiba. They do look very similar, and they are both among the most honorable men I know, but Ichigo has this raw sensuality…" Byakuya was awed by the blush on his former captain.

Finally he could not hold himself back from getting involved in the idiotic conversation. He cleared his throat, "Captain Ukitake, forgive me for the personal question, but I was under the impression you have been with Captain Kyoraku for many years." "Yes, and I still am, but we are all aware of the shameless flirt that he is, and I am not much better. We understand each other, and I never considered it a real possibility of actually being with Captain Kurosaki. He is a few centuries too young. Still if he was interested in me, I could not find it in me to refuse him," he chuckled warmly.

After the room quieted a bit, some of the others had begun to crowd around Ichigo. Uryuu looked like he had regained consciousness and was poking tentatively at Ichigo's leg. They all hovered around him murmuring things like: 'Should we touch him?' 'I think he's out cold.' 'I wonder what he looks like naked.'

"I bet he fucks the way he fights…" said Uryuu, causing several of the others to call out his name in shock. "What?! Oh come on, you all know you thought about it too!"

Byakuya paled, he was sure a few of the others were looking at him especially Rukia since she had been silently watching him, observing his every response, ever since he caught Ichigo and held him for a few seconds too long.

Byakuya took a step closer as they attempted to touch him, and nearly growled. How was he supposed to keep Ichigo safe from all these perverts! Especially Zaraki, he nearly shivered imagining what he would do to an unconscious Ichigo.

Ukitake laughed and put a gentle hand on Byakuya's shoulder. "I know you are very good at hiding your spiritual pressure Captain Kuchiki, but you are going to crush us with your rage," he said with a smile. Byakuya stopped his murderous aura immediately as he heard Ichigo groan, rousing back to consciousness. He had to hide a shiver at what that sound did to him, and it appeared he wasn't alone. He barely repressed a possessive growl.

Ichigo stirred and blinked open his eyes, then gasped and reeled back at seeing the sea of faces hovering over him. When it appeared he remembered the reason he had passed out he ran out of the bar like a bolt of lightning. "Heh he normally only runs that fast when Zaraki is chasing him," Renji smiled. "What did you say?" Zaraki said menacingly as he pulled Renji up by the shirt. Byakuya sighed and looked out into the night where Ichigo had disappeared to.

At least I know where he'll come home tonight, since he's staying with me. I can't tell him how I feel after all that, he's too traumatized right now. And to think he actually went out to try to forget about Ichigo, it only reminded him why he wanted him so badly.

A/N: More chapters already written and coming soon. I apologize if the pairings upset you, don't take it out on me. I like other other pairings as well, there's room for everyone to love anyone we want this is just what I chose for this story. Characters besides Ichigo and Byakuya will probably start to pair off and maybe you'll see your favorite pairing when that happens. Don't hate me, just because I love Ichigo and Bya together.

MilenaRose: Heh Heh, bunch of pervs.

Byakuya: Ahem...

MilenaRose: What?

Ichigo: Erm... I think he means to say you're a perv too.

MilenaRose: . . .

MilenaRose: Probably...