A/N: Hey guys, wassup! I really wanted to do this story in a one shot but I figured I'd try it like 5-8 chapters! So let me note, each chapter might be very small since they are cut outs from the original story, BUT, they shall be updated quickly, like everyday.

Pairings: RenxBya, well onesided. Official RenxBya will be in the sequel.

Warnings: Death, angst.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but my Fucked up desires. Enjoy!

How Perfection Became The Ultimate Flaw

Chapter 1

Never had a day gone by in the Sereitei, where Renji wouldn't ponder on his relationship with the six division captain Byakuya Kuchiki. It was very peculiar. Even though they both held up positions as first and second in command of their squad, Renji and Byakuya were never deemed to be very close as captain and lieutenant.

To think that after all the incidents that had occurred in the Soul society; from Ichigo Kurosaki's invasion to save Rukia, to the war waged between Aizen and the shinigami, their association with each other remained at a standstill. There was no question about it.

This had bothered the red head a little, the fact that he had been under Byakuya's command for over 3-4 years and hadn't had a genuine conversation with him once. They had gone through so much together yet outside of work, they were like total strangers.

But it wasn't as though the red head hadn't tried to fix that. If anything, he had tried as hard as he possibly could. Any moment he had with the Captain alone was always an opportunity to awaken the bond that should've been instilled ever since Renji had achieved his promotion, whether it be getting the Noble's tea while on his break, or even making small talk while doing paperwork; one thing Renji detested very much. Sometimes the red head would even gather so much courage as to invite Byakuya to accompany him as he went to the soul society's annual festivals, or for walks in the area on serene evenings. So yes, there was no doubt about it. Renji had tried….

…and failed miserably every single time.

In the office, Byakuya always requested silence, especially on those days when the lieutenant's desk was covered in stacks of paperwork and he had just wanted something to get rid of the boredom and nausea. Wherever Renji offered to go he would always decline, his excuses ranging from "I'm busy" to things like "I don't care for things like that" or even "There's not a doubt in my mind that I will be the laughing stock of the evening if I go with you…"

It was clear that Byakuya was definitely ashamed of Renji, if his behavior didn't prove it maybe occasional sarcastic and smart insults would get to him. Well, hopefully. It didn't take a fool to get the idea, surely he should've came to some epiphany, but clearly, he didn't.

There's usually a saying that goes opposites do attract, but not in this case…..

Renji was always the clumsy mongrel and Byakuya was, well, the indefectible noble…

Byakuya had made it clear, certain and with complete simplicity. He had wanted nothing more than Renji's lent fighting skill and power, and was not interested in anything more or outside of those areas. But obviously, Renji wasn't one to give up, and unfortunately, that resilience forced him to learn the hard way.

TBC

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