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A/N: I would like to thank my beta, Sakana-san for editing this chapter.
So, Thank you ^-^ You did a remarkable job!
Chapter 1
Rin stood there in compete awe. She had never seen such an attractive man in her life.
Where have you been hiding? Rin wondered, trying her best not to gawk at the man, but it was turning out to be a hard task for the eighteen-year-old.
"This is my brother. Your uncle, Rin. He's the head of the Kuchiki family and captain of the sixth Gotei Thirteen division. You probably don't remember him. You were just a kid the last time you saw him," her mother told her.
OH MY GOD! Ewww... what the hell is wrong with me? Stop looking at him! Rin thought, realizing she just ogled her uncle. Sadly, this was only the beginning of Rin's problems. And to think this all started two weeks ago:
"Damn it, Ichigo! I understand that you're worried about her safety, but can't you sense how strong her reiryoku is? She's even capable of small spiritual attacks. She could be a great shinigami."
"Rukia, Rin's not meant to be a shinigami."
"How do you know that?"
"It's something a father can tell."
"I think you just don't want her to be one!"
"It's not that - she's not a fighter."
"Well, it doesn't matter what you think. It's up to her. We're going to the Seireitei after she graduates high school, and that way she can decide for herself."
Rukia then called Rin to the kitchen to explain that they were taking an important summer trip to the Soul Society.
"It's nice to meet you," Rin said now to her uncle, bowing and allowing her bangs to curtain her flushed face. She did her best to hide the fact that she was freaking out on the inside as she felt his eyes on her.
To think it had only been thirteen years ago when he last saw her and she was nothing more than a mere child, but now she stood before him as a young woman. He observed that she didn't closely resemble either of her parents. She had light brown hair that extended below her hip and matching light brown eyes. He could tell she was about five inches shorter than he was, which was quite tall compared to most of the other women he towered over, and her skin was pale like her mother's. He also noticed that Rukia and Ichigo were more mature since their last visit, but they still looked young.
"It's nice see to you again." Rin couldn't help finding Byakuya's voice alluring.
"Nii-sama, thank you for letting us stay at your house for the summer." Rukia beamed.
"You are still part of the Kuchiki clan, no matter who you marry," Byakuya replied.
"Hey, was that an insult?" Ichigo questioned.
Byakuya turned around and headed for the manor. "Come. Dinner is almost ready."
"Don't ignore me!" Ichigo yelled as everyone followed Byakuya.
Rin was really surprised at how nice the manor looked. It was huge and came across like something out of a feudal Japan .
As they entered the manor, two servants were already waiting for them. Byakuya stepped in front of the group and ordered the servants to show the new guest their rooms before he excused himself. The servants bowed and asked respectfully for Rin and her parents to follow them.
Rin was surprise and glad that her room was on the opposite side of the manor from her parents. Hell, she was just glad to be here even if she had to put up with small inconveniences, like not having the internet or her laptop. However, she had taken her iPod with her since she couldn't live without it.
Dinner finally rolled around and everyone was seated at the massive table. Rin still couldn't believe how big this place was. Before dinner she made a promise to herself not to look at Byakuya unless she had to, fearing she might gaze at him inappropriately.
As dinner went by, Byakuya noticed that Rin had not looked over in his direction since dinner started and found it a bit weird.
Is there something wrong with me? She hasn't even looked at me since we sat down. She's quite the odd one, he thought, looking at Rin.
He had to admit that there was something appealing about her. He knew there was nothing wrong with looking at her in such a way because they did not share the same blood. Besides, it was common for nobles to marry within their family, so that would have been acceptable too, but he personally would never marry a blood relative because he found the idea repulsive.
"Mom, I have a question. What am I going to do for clothes?" Rin asked.
"A maid will bring clothes to you later this evening. Oh, and tomorrow you will be escorted around the Seireitei, so you can get a better look at a shinigami's life," Rukia said before taking a bite of her food.
"Who's escorting me?" Rin asked.
"It's a surprise," Rukia stated with a smirk.
"Fine, be that way." Rin jokily pouted.
It was late at night when Rin decided to go to bed. After she took her bath, she slipped on a simple yukata and made her way to her bedroom. She was listening to her iPod, scanning through her songs, when she collided into something solid. She fell right on her butt.
Rin looked up and saw Byakuya towering over her. She quickly pulled out her headphones. "I'm sorry! I wasn't paying attention," she said.
"Here, let me help you," Byakuya said as he went to help her up.
Rin quickly scooted across the floor away from him. Byakuya stood there confused by her actions.
"It's okay. I got it," she said, standing up.
There is no way I'm going to let him touch me. It would only make matters worse.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"Yeah. It's going to take a lot more than a fall to the butt to hurt me," she replied, laughing a little, as she gazed at the floor, not caring if she looked stupid.
Why does she avoid looking at me?
"I see. Well, goodnight," he said before he walked off.
Rin finally made it into her room. She let out a small growl of frustration as she crawled into bed.
What the hell is wrong me? It's so immoral and wrong to look at him like that. In fact, it's downright disgusting! Okay, I just need to play it cool and not act any different around him, and everything will be fine. God, this is going to a very long vacation, she thought as she finally drifted off to sleep.
Rin awoke the next morning when a maid came into her room and told her she had a guest. She quickly got dressed. However, there was a small problem.
She sighed in irritation; her kimono was too short on her. At least the socks fit. I suppose the kimono isn't that short. I mean, it stops right above my knees - it's not that bad.
As Rin stepped outside her room, she was surprised to find the maid waiting for her. The maid greeted her properly before asking Rin to follow her.
Rin wasn't sure where the maid was taking her, but she followed anyway. Somehow, they ended up on the other side of the manor in front of a unique shoji sliding door decorated in cherry blossom branches and petals.
"Just go in," the maid said before she walked off, leaving Rin alone.
"Okay," Rin mumbled to herself as she opened the door. There she found two men staring at her and what she was wearing.
Rin recognized both men.
"Renji!" Rin yelled as she attacked him with a hug. The redhead blushed for a second before returning her embrace.
Byakuya glared at his lieutenant, sending him the message of 'if you want to keep your arms, I suggest you remove them.'
Renji quickly noticed his Captain's glare and gently pushed Rin off him by her shoulders.
"Long time no see, brat," Renji said with a big grin.
"It has been a while, hasn't it, monkey boy?" she replied back with a smile.
"My, haven't you become quite the lady," Renji said, causing Rin to blush.
"You too," she shot back causing Renji to laugh. How he missed the teasing between them.
Byakuya purposely cleared his throat, silencing Rin from saying whatever she was about too.
"You two know each other?" he asked.
"Yeah, I met her when I went to the world of the living about five years ago. I went by Rukia's house to say hi, but she wasn't home and neither was Ichigo, so I thought I could just wait inside the house. However I felt someone's reiryoku and went to go check it out, so I opened one of the bedrooms to find her there, and that's how we met." Renji didn't want to tell the rest of the story since he was afraid his captain might kill him. He had barely made it back to the Soul Society alive after Ichigo found out.
"Finish the story, pervert," Rin said, giggling.
"Shut up!" Renji whispered.
Rin figured if he wasn't going to finish the story, then she would. "He walked into my room when I changing. I freaked out, thinking he was some rapist or something," she said bluntly.
Byakuya frowned at Renji, who inched away slowly.
"Like there was anything to look at anyway!" Renji yelled defensively. "And she still had her undergarments on," he added when he saw the look in Byakuya's eyes.
"You should have been there when Dad found out. He kicked the crap out of poor old Renji."
"This is why I hate you," Renji said, looking away from her.
"Oh, don't be that way. It's such a funny story now," she said, remembering when it wasn't funny and she was completely mortified.
"Speaking of clothes, why are you dressed that way?" Byakuya asked.
"Because I can't walk around naked," she answered, earning a chuckle from Renji.
"Obviously, but why is your kimono that short?" Byakuya asked.
"Oh, one of your maids gave me the wrong size, but it's fine," she answered.
"It's not fine. You are a member of this family and as such, you will dress in proper attire and not like some lady of pleasure," Byakuya said callously - despite the fact he liked her in that outfit.
Did he just say I look like a whore? Rin thought. "Well, excuse me! I didn't think my outfit looked sluttish, but since you're clearly an expert when it comes to whores and their clothing then I shall go change," she mocked before she stormed out of the room.
Renji couldn't believe what Rin had just implied about Byakuya. He was afraid for the girl because he knew Byakuya wouldn't just accept an insult like that.
Byakuya stood there, thinking of a way to deal with that girl's lose mouth.
"Captain, that girl sometimes doesn't think before she opens her mouth," Renji said, trying to defuse the situation. Byakuya ignored him as he walked out of the room.
Byakuya made it to Rin's room and opened her door only to find her barely covered.
A wave of guilt washed over him as he lustfully gazed upon Rin's body. He felt disgusted with himself as he made a sudden realization.
What am I doing? She's her niece! How could I be so disrespectful to Hisana?
Luckily for him, Rin had her iPod in, so she didn't even know he was there. Byakuya shut the door quickly before she noticed him, knowing it would be a problem if she did.
A few minutes later Rin opened the door to find Byakuya standing there.
To avoid looking him in the face, Rin stared at the wall directly behind him.
"Rin," he spoke.
"Yes," she replied.
"Look at me when I'm talking to you."
Rin moved her eyes from the wall to his face, where she was met with the most gorgeous grey eyes she had ever seen.
"I will not allow you to disrespect me in my house, and from now on you will carry yourself in a dignified manner at all times. That means you will think before you open your mouth. You are a member of this family and your behavior reflects this clan, and I will not allow you to bring dishonor to me or this family. Is that clear?" he said coldly.
"Yes," she mumbled.
"This is your only warning. The next time you do anything to dishonor me or the Kuchiki name, I will punish you," he said before he walked off. The way he said it made Rin shudder.
"Asshole!" She called out to him. Byakuya heard her insult and knew she was just trying to test him. He was about to turn back around and let her have it, but decided against it; this time he would kindly let her remark go.
A/N: I hope you liked the first chapter, REVIEW and tell me what you think of the story so far?
