Act Two
Another day another practice another sense of dread at that was bound to come after her lessons with Miss Miyuki. Hisana thought about her conversation with Nanao from the previous night and decided that she was right; he would ruin her reputation even if she did sleep with him. She wasn't going to let him bully her she was going to stand her ground and fight back. She would not lose her virtue to him. Sooner than expected the doors opened and the sense of all to familiar terror coursed through her body. She did not bother looking over at him; she hated seeing his face and his hungry expression.
"Hisana would you mind cutting the lesson short for today?"
The deep voice was not Koga's, Hisana turned to greet the gentleman when relief swept through her at the sight of Byakuya.
"Of course Milord, well Miyuki I guess your relieved early."
"Hai Miss Hisana," Miyuki said before dashing out the door.
"Hisana would you care to join me for a walk in the gardens?"
Looking up into his eyes Hisana could help but let suspicion run through her thoughts. After everything she was going through with Koga she could not rectify why he would ask her in the first place. No, she shock the thought from her head, she wasn't going to let that man change her belief of everyone. Hisana truly liked the gardens and had wanted to visit them ever since she arrived. Her little date with Koga was so terrifying it didn't count because she couldn't enjoy it so happily she said, "That would be wonderful."
The door opening again broke her eyes from Byakuya's and saw Koga enter the room with an astonished look on his face to see Byakuya already there.
"Lets go Hisana." Byakuya said gesturing for her to take his arm.
Hisana looked back at Byakuya then back and Koga and did not miss the glare that the two men were giving each other. Hisana didn't hesitate to jump to Byakuya's side and take his arm. As they walked out of the studio Byakuya and Koga had a stare down that would make weaker men cry out for their mothers.
Byakuya escorted Hisana back to her room so she could change her clothes, then they made their way to the gardens on the families side of the manor. Hisana couldn't help but feel nervous walking with Byakuya through the gardens. She had butterflies in her stomach and would blush every time she saw his eyes meet hers then quickly look away. She didn't understand her bizarre behavior she thought maybe it was not only because he was handsome, but also because he was one of the most powerful men in all of Seireitei. Yet here he was walking with her through the gardens of his manor. He didn't ask her to hold his arm since they left the studio after her lesson, which made her feel more relaxed. She knew if she were clinging to him her face would be a permanent shade of pink. He hardly spoke but Hisana didn't mind it was easier to enjoy the beauty of the gardens without having to worry about keeping a conversation flowing. They followed the path that wrapped around the creek which flowed throughout the manor. Hisana could see baby koi fish swimming through the creek stopping to nibble on the rocks beneath the water. It was late spring so the flowers were in full bloom and the bees were buzzing around making her duck when she could hear one getting to close. Byakuya couldn't help but smile at her, she was petite and fragile jumping at the thought of a small sting of a bee.
Looking up at the sound of a diminutive laugh coming from his lips she blushed and said "What?"
"Its just a bee."
"No matter how small the sting of a bee is, its still painful."
"Have you been stung before?"
"No."
"Then how do you know it hurts so bad?"
"Common sense."
Slightly smiling he studied her face she was exquisitely beautiful. He loved her modesty and how her checks would flush when their eyes met. He loved the sound of her voice and the way her lips moved when she spoke.
"Its only natural to be afraid of bees, after all they are the guardians to the beauty of flowers." Hisana said breaking him from his gaze.
"What do you mean?"
"Like a thorn protects a rose, bees protect flowers. Something so beautiful as a flower cannot exist without the danger of something as painful as the sting of a bee." Hisana said stopping at a flower touching the petals with the tip of her index finger, then leaning down to smell the sweet sent.
"Only those who are brave enough to with stand the sting of a bee or the pain of a thorn can pluck a flower from the garden." Byakuya said keeping his eyes on her.
Smiling Hisana looked into his eyes and said "yes."
After walking the winding path through the garden they came a large pond that that was at the center of the Kuchiki gardens. Byakuya walked over to an enormous rock that was at the bank of the pond and sat down, Hisana followed closely behind. Beyond the pond they faced the direction of the sun. It was not quite time for the sunset but the light cast down by the sun gave a golden glow across the pond echoing a sensation of retirement for the day. Hisana felt Byakuya stiffen next to her glaring across the pond she wondered if she had done something to up set him.
"I know what my cousin in trying to do to you." He said sternly.
Surprised she looked over at him with wide eyes he did not look at her, he just continued to stare straight ahead of him.
"Miss Miyuki appears to really like you, and you seem to be a very good teacher. I would hate to see my little cousin suffer at the hands of her older brothers lust."
Hisana didn't know what to say, she didn't know what he was trying to say. What could he possibly do? Debating in her mind she said nothing but continued to look at him.
"Do you know why I brought you here this afternoon?"
"No." Hisana replied honestly.
"I know Koga's attempts to sleep with you are getting more demanding. I know that he is willing to black mail you to get what he wants. I also know that you can lose everything if your reputation is tarnished. I brought you here so people can see you with me, so that Koga can see you with me. I can continue to meet you to protect you from him and everyone else."
"People might get the wrong impression."
"Let them."
"Let them?" Hisana asked when a sense of dawning realization flooded her being. "Fake an affair?" she whispered as if it was taboo. "That could still ruin my reputation."
"Not if I don't confirm it." Byakuya said placing his gaze on her. "Let people assume, let them talk in whispers, no one would ever dare try to seduce Kuchiki Byakuya's mistress. If you think Koga is the only noble man that will try to seduce you then are you are more foolish than I thought." Byakuya said with a piercing gaze. "It will be nothing but whispers, you can use that to your advantage."
"I cannot tarnish you like that."
"Mistresses are common among nobility you will not tarnish anything." Byakuya said sternly. "You are an esteemed dancer you have a lot resting on your reputation."
"And what could you possible gain by doing this for me?"
"Miss Miyuki deserves a good instructor, I will not let her future suffer at the hands of her brother. Its an option just think about it." Byakuya said before getting up to leave. Before he stepped into the path back to the house he turned around and said, "Have a good night Miss Hisana."
"And you, Lord Kuchiki," Hisana replied deep in thought.
That night Hisana lay in her bed unable to sleep contemplating Lord Kuchiki's proposal. A fake affair? She would be saved from Koga's grasp and anyone else's if she faked an affair with Kuchiki Byakuya the heir to the Kuchiki clan and one of the most powerful men in all of Soul Society. The one thing she was worried about is if it would really not tarnish her reputation. But in her position it was her best option, well her only option if she wanted to remain dignified and the instructor to Miyuki. Plus it would just be whispers nothing more than people talking, and Byakuya wouldn't confirm it so she should be safe. Its not like she was lying, if anyone asked her if she was sleeping with him she would just say no, it was the truth. Finally after making her decision Hisana was able to drift into sleep.
~o~
Hisana woke the next morning on a mission. She didn't have time to run into Byakuya casually in case she ran into Koga on accident so she decided to search him out and give him her answer. She knew she wasn't allowed in the Hall of the Masters so she hoped maybe he was outside. Now where would the Lieutenant of squad six and the heir to the Kuchiki clan spend his morning on his day off? After looking around the obvious places like the dinning room, the garden, and the library she headed towards the training grounds. Hearing male voices and the clashing of swords she knew she found him before she saw his face. Turning the corner of the wall that surrounded the training grounds Hisana saw Byakuya with no shirt on dueling a just as shirtless Koga. Byakuya looked up at her almost as soon as she was insight so abandoning her plan and telling him some other time was not an option. Koga conceited as he was smiled at her appearance and begin to walk over towards her thinking that she finally came to her senses and was there to see him.
"Good morning Hisana do you want to watch us spar?" Koga asked ecstatically with a huge grin on his face like a kid about to stick his hand in the cookie jar.
"Um no actually I just need to talk with Lord Kuchiki." Hisana said terrified at her bad timing and wishing she was anywhere but where she was.
A confused glare crossed Koga's features before he turned to look at Byakuya, who put down his sword and made his way over to Hisana. Byakuya guided her away back behind the wall so Koga couldn't see them. Hisana still startled to have run across the two of them together and shirtless was having a hard time tearing her eyes long enough away from his cut chest to look into his eyes.
"I'm so sorry, I came at a bad time… your busy" Hisana stammered.
Ignoring her banter he asked, "So, did you decide?"
Heart racing Hisana looked into his eyes and said, "yes, I have."
After a moment of silence he asked "and?"
"And I think that is a good idea." Hisana said trying to regain her composure.
"Good." Byakuya said looking away. "Meet me in front of the manor in two hours."
"Why?"
"So we can get lunch."
"Oh ok." Hisana replied confused.
"Affairs only work if you actually spend time together." Byakuya said condescendingly walking away from her.
"Right." Hisana responded glaring at him and his muscular back as he walked away.
Hisana met him at the gate of the manor as he had asked and they made their way to teahouse close by the manor. When they were about to leave the teahouse they ran into a couple of familiar faces. Captain Ukatake as well as Captain Kyoraku and following behind them was Nanao.
"Ah Byakuya how wonderful to see you, Kaien and I have been longing to meet up with you its been far to long." Captain Ukatake said.
"Hisana?" Captain Kyoraku said surprised to see her with him.
"Hello Shunsui, Nanao." Hisana said slightly blushing.
Captain Kyoraku turned his attention to Byakuya and Ukatake, that's when Nanao made her move. Grabbing Hisana by the arm she pulled them away from anyone who could hear their conversation and tried to keep her voice at a whisper as she frantically said, "Your being black mailed by Kuchiki Byakuya? That's hardly black mail Hisana, that man is the epitome of every woman's wet dream!"
"No Nanao I am not being black mailed by Lord Kuchiki I am being black mailed by his cousin Katsuzawa Koga."
"Koga? Is he a soul reaper?"
"No, well he's not an active Soul Reaper but he is trained in the art."
"So what are you doing walking around like your sleeping with Lieutenant Kuchiki?"
"Lord Kuchiki and I are…" Hisana hesitated before finishing her sentence, "having a fake affair so that Koga will leave me alone." She finished in a whisper.
"A fake affair?" Asked Nanao in disbelief.
"Yes. No one will dare try to sleep with Lord Kuchiki's mistress, not unless they want to get diced into one million pieces." Hisana said matter of factly trying to impersonate Byakuya's confidence.
"You don't think that will tarnish your reputation?"
"No, I don't. We are not really sleeping together were just letting people and I mean 'Koga' get the wrong impression."
"If it weren't so idiotic I would say it's ingenious. But that is really romantic of him to do that for you."
"Romantic? He is just doing it so that I can still teach his little cousin Miss Miyuki, it's not fair for her to have to suffer when I lose my reputation because of Koga."
Raising an eyebrow Nanao said nothing but knew that even though she new little about Kuchiki Byakuya she was sure there were other ways he could stop his cousin from black mailing Hisana that didn't involve spending a lot of time with her.
~o~
Koga was furious to say the least. Why her why did he have to take a liking to her out all of the girls in the manor he had to go and pursue the girl that he Koga was after. What happened to the wingman? He had already made it clear that he was interested in her so why did Byakuya have to put aside his noble honor for this woman? Hisana was gorgeous there were no doubts there any man could see that for himself, but she was a peasant from the 78th district. Koga however didn't care what she was to him it was just sex but Byakuya? He was so hell bent on his nobility and his chastity he refused to sleep with girls but now he would just throw that all a side for this whore, this piece of ass peasant trash.
Spotting Byakuya walking ahead of him he yelled, "Well well, Byakuya how does it feel to finally lose your virginity? Pretty good huh even if it is to a piece of trash." Koga said scathingly to Byakuya.
"I wouldn't know maybe I'll ask one of your whores." Byakuya said turning to glare at his cousin.
"Wow I haven't seen you this head over heels for a girl ever. Is she that good of a fuck?" Koga asked with envy in his eyes knowing he was pushing his cousins temper.
Byakuya stood there glaring at his jealous cousin contemplating beating the shit out of him.
"Boys what's going on here?" Asked Captain Kuchiki approaching from behind the two men.
"Nothing uncle, Byakuya and I were just having a friendly chat." Koga replied smiling at Byakuya with an evil glare still in his eyes.
Byakuya said nothing and continued to glare at his cousin.
Captain Kuchiki looked between the two boys clearly not fooled by Koga's remark. "Whatever you two are bickering about I am sure it is not so important that you feel you must disturb the peace of this house."
"Yes, Grandfather." Byakuya said not tearing his eyes away from Koga's.
~o~
With a jolt Hisana opened her eyes, wide-awake she listened to the source that woke her from her sleep. Slowly she sat up in bed listening to the trees out side blowing in the wind. Nothing seemed out of place, yet it was unusually for her to wake up in the middle of the night. Laying back down she figured it must have been nothing when a scratch on her door caused a wave of panic course through her body head to toe.
Slowly opening the door Koga walked in. She would not escape him this time; he always got what he wanted. To be turned down by a mere peasant was insulting, he didn't care if she was sleeping with the heir to the Kuchiki clan with his cousin. He was going to have her and there was nothing that she or Kuchiki Byakuya could do about it.
Looking around the room he expected to see her lying in bed asleep waiting for him tempting him, but she was not there. The window was wide open smacking against the wall in the wind. Furious he strode over to it and looked out to see if she had just left. Jumping over the window he went searching for her, he was determined to find her; she would not escape him not ever.
In furry he stomped over to the window, Hisana could feel the anger roll off him and into the night air causing her to tremble. Clasping her hand to her mouth she tried to keep from gasping. Quivering from underneath the bed she stared to break out in a cold sweat. She begged the fates the he would not look under the bed and find her. Swiftly he jumped out the window, clearly he was determined tonight that much was clear. Knowing she couldn't stay in that room she rolled out from under the bed and quietly ran out of the room only wearing her thin pale pink satin night gown that went barely past her thighs all she had time to grab was a just as thin knee length robe. She scurried though the endless twisting hallways of the Kuchiki manor not knowing where she was going. Hoping, and praying that he would stay looking for her outside, to her dismay a scuffle not to far from where she was provided proof that he was back inside searching for her. Terrified, shaking and about to burst into tears she kept running through the halls as quietly as possible trying to loose him. By the sound of his footsteps she was not so fortunate. Panicking Hisana thought to herself what am I going to do? I have nowhere to where to go. I thought he would have given up by now. I wish Lord Kuchiki were here. Lord Kuchiki…Without another thought she ran towards his room, she was stupid it was suicidal to even think of bothering Lord Kuchiki so late at but she was desperate. She ran to his bedroom door and with a deep breath she tapped on it with her knuckles. Her breaths were shallow and adrenaline coursed through her veins and he did not open it. Tapping it again a little more aggressively she looked behind her to see if Koga had caught up to her.
Lying in bed Byakuya woke from a light tapping on his door. Who the fuck is tapping on his door in the middle of the fucking night? Whichever servant thought it was a brilliant idea to knock on his door this late must have a suicide wish. With another more aggressive tap he got out of bed and opened it glaring at his intruder. A beautiful frightened face met his on the other side of the door. Standing there was Hisana wearing a thin satin nightgown with a thin robe over which she clutched to herself trying to not expose what little the nightgown covered. Byakuya couldn't help but look at her from head to toe feeling aroused at the sight in front of him he wondered what she was doing standing in front of his bedroom door looking like seductive goddess. Obviously they were pretending to have an 'affair' to protect her from his cousin, yet at this moment he wondered if she really did want to have sex with him, not that he would oppose. By the look she started to give him he wondered if she could read his thoughts since her expression changed from frightened to suspicious. Then again by the way he was looking at her there was no need for mind reading it was pretty obvious.
The door flashed open displaying a handsome face with a death glare on the other side of it. Only wearing sweat pants his muscular chest was bare. Suddenly even more freighted by the glare he just gave her she quivered slightly and stared up into his eyes. He eyes turned from a glare to curiosity to ogling in 3 seconds flat. She could feel his eyes wondering up and down her body, abruptly realizing why he thought she was there she started to give him a apprehensive look. Suddenly she heard Koga approaching from behind glancing back she felt the terror course through her body once more. Byakuya seeing his cousin across the hall quickly realized why she was there and grabbed her by her waist pulling her into his room then shutting the door. Thrown off by the swift movement she let go of the robe that she held wrapped around her and found her hands were flat against his chest. Though the room was dark she could see the out line of his firm toned body, blushing she removed her hands from his chest. Looking up at his face he looked very displeased as he gazed over her shoulder thinking. He looked down at her and she saw his eyes wonder again over her nightgown, which she no longer held her robe closed over.
Looking over her again Byakuya couldn't stop his wondering eyes. With his hands still wrapped around her tiny waist it reminded him just how fragile and tantalizing she was. It was dark so he couldn't see very well but he could make out the subtle curves of her breasts beneath the thin fabric. Her nightgown was short ending about halfway up her thighs. Her legs were long and curvy, a dancers legs. Staring at the edge of her night gown he couldn't help but think just a little bit higher there lies the essence of every mans desire. Standing there bathed in the moonlight wearing nothing but a thin nightgown she was his personal seductress begging him to put down his guard and his honor. She took a step back wrapping her arms around herself and he dropped his hands from her waist regaining his poise.
"I am so sorry Lord Kuchiki," Hisana pleaded, "I didn't know where else to go, he came into my room."
Brows frowned he said "its ok Hisana." Then he looked to the door of his bedroom as if he could see through it and gave the man that was once standing there a glare that was more frightening then when he opened the door. "You can stay here for the night, go lay down."
"No Lord Kuchiki that would be inappropriate."
"You being here is inappropriate."
Realizing she was intruding she said, " I'm sorry Lord Kuchiki you're right I shouldn't be here I am intruding I'll leave."
"No. You are not. Go lay down."
Hisana looked him in the eye. He did look sincere in his proposal but she felt embarrassed and felt even more so than ever that she should not be bothering the next head of the Kuchiki clan with her problems. Especially when it encroached on his personal space.
"I'll just sit in the chair."
"No, Hisana go to sleep in the bed. Do you insist on not making me out to be a gentleman?" Turning away from her he walked over to his desk and lit a candle, which gave the room a glowing light.
Figuring it was probably better to listen to him than argue with him plus that fact that she was not complaining that he was letting her stay she obliged to his wishes. His room was large and grand; he had a huge bed in the middle of the room. To one side was a door leading to a grand porch, to the other side there was a large desk where he sat. Across from the bed there was a fireplace that had been long extinguished. It was everything a Kuchiki heir's room would be. By his bed she saw his zanpakuto leaning against the wall. It gave her the chills and made her realize just how dangerous this man was. His bed was large and he did not use most of it, she crawled under the sheets on the side that was unused and tried to get comfortable.
After Byakuya lit the candle he sat at his desk, using every method of self-control he could muster he tried not to look at her. There were so many emotions going through the Kuchiki heirs mind at once. Anger at his cousin for attempting to have sex with her when he made it clear that she was his 'mistress,' though she wasn't really his mistress because neither of them were married. They were just pretending to have a secret affair so no other noble would try to pressure her to have sex with him like his cousin had been doing. No one would dare try to seduce Kuchiki Byakuya's mistress the idea was suicidal. The second feeling was lust, when he first saw her standing there he truly thought she wanted to have sex with him. The passion that coursed through his veins had yet to subside and he didn't think it was going to go away at all that night. He pretended to pick something up and read it when the thoughts began racing through his head. He thought about getting up and going over to the beautiful woman that was laying in his bed and start kissing her and if she kissed him back then it would lead to other things that he had on his mind. Yet years of self-control kept him rooted to his chair.
Hisana lay in his bed, he had soft silky sheets that caressed her skin and made her feel like she was laying on a cloud. Nobles really do have the most amazing beds. She watched him at his desk reading a parchment of some kind. He never bothered to put on a shirt so she could see the exposed muscles of his back. He truly lived up to his reputation as the most handsome man in Soul Society especially with his shirt off. The one thing Hisana had been frightened about all night was suddenly the one thing she felt herself desiring. She would be honest with herself if he came over to the bed and tried to kiss and have sex with her she would not stop him. Hisana felt her body relax and felt herself slowly slip away into sleep. Not once in her life did she ever feel so safe while she slept.
After she fell asleep Byakuya walked over to her. Standing before his bed he watched her sleep and thought that he would never have a lovelier woman in his layer. He sat down on the floor with his back up against his bed and before he knew it he was asleep.
~o~
When he woke the next morning he felt stiff and groggily he wondered why he was on the floor. Standing up and looking at his bed he realized Hisana was occupying it. She was even a beauty in sleep and he couldn't help but smile and wish every morning he could wake up to her in his bed, he even liked the idea of being his muscles being stiff when he woke up if it was caused by other reasons. Without waking her he got dressed and left for the 6th division.
Hisana woke that morning with a smile on her face. She felt so at peace so safe and protected she knew that she had never slept so well in her life. Opening her eyes she panicked, she was not in her bedroom. Quickly remembering what had happened the previous night she started panicking more. Why didn't he wake me? She thought. Now how am I supposed to escape his room without anyone noticing? Suddenly aware of the folded up piece of parchment next to her pillow she opened it and read it.
Hisana,
I apologize for not waking you when I left. You seemed to be in a deep sleep I did not wish to invade your peaceful slumbering. Again I apologize for my cousin's behavior I will personally see to I that it never happens again. I think it would be a good idea to make out little affair more obvious in order to protect you. Unfortunately I wish I could see it for myself but this morning I am afraid you are going to have to do the famous walk of shame back to your room. Have a good day Hisana.
Kuchiki Byakuya
The famous walk of shame? That asshole. Looking around his room Hisana pictured the lay out of the Kuchiki manor and tired to figure out the best way to return to her room without anyone seeing her. Gosh he could have at least woken her up before he left. She was in a tight predicament she walked towards the door to the gardens when a brilliant idea popped into her head. Soma-san! Soma-san was one of the gardeners for the Kuchiki's and also a decent friend. She would probably assume the worst but that was to be expected and though she hated to admit it, it was also kind of the point. Peeping her head out the door she tried to inconspicuously look for the round gardener. She spent the next hour doing this wondering if she would ever see the estranged woman. Finally she saw her and called out her name without calling too much attention to herself. After a few attempts Soma-san saw her and with shock written all over her features she tried to discreetly find her way over to Kuchiki Byakuya's porch. Hisana quickly pulled the pear shaped middle-aged woman into Byakuya's room.
"Rina-san! Have you lost your mind!" Soma-san tried to yell without yelling. "So the rumors are true you really are sleeping with Lord Kuchiki, have you no decency at all? Do you not value your reputation? What man will marry you now that you have given away your virtue."
"Soma-san it's not what you think."
Soma looked the pretty girl up and down noticing she was in a seductive night gown and with an eyebrow lifted she said "its not? Haha yea and I am the fucking Queen of Soul Society!"
Sighing Hisana knew she wouldn't believe her. Not that she should, she was in Byakuya's room wearing nothing but a skimpy nightgown.
"Regardless, how was he? I bet he was like a dream, oh and that body," she said gazing up at the ceiling getting lost in a fantasy. "I really don't blame you, I would fuck him to if I had the chance."
Looking at the woman before her like she was crazy Hisana quickly got to the point. "Soma-san I need a huge favor, can you bring me a Kimono? I really don't want anyone to see me in this nightgown."
Coming back to reality Soma said "oh sure, but you deserve the shame of letting everyone see you walking away from Lord Kuchiki's bed room in nothing but your nightgown."
"Please Soma-san?"
"Yea yea I'll be right back."
Soma returned quickly with one of Hisana's kimonos and a towel. Hisana took a bath in Byakuya's bathroom and got dressed. Now that she looked liked she had not just been sleeping in the Heir's bed she had to figure out how she was going to escape his layer. Deciding she was just going to go with it and if someone saw her at least they wouldn't see her in her nightgown. It was mid afternoon by the time she left his room, she left out the side door of his garden and climbed up to the roof top figuring that would probably be the most secluded way back to her room. Luckily she had the day off other wise she would have been forced to do the walk of shame that Byakuya seemed quite pleased about. Quickly running on the roof tops she was startled when she heard a deep voice say, "How did you mange to find a kimono in my room?"
"Lord Kuchiki!" Hisana gasped and slipped at the same time. Catching her he stopped her from falling ten feet down. Hisana blushed at the proximity of their bodies. He held her against him gently but firm. Feeling like a complete klutz she pushed against him regaining her composer. "I have resources."
"I see."
"It was a really nasty thing you did not waking me up Lord Kuchiki." Hisana said glaring at him. She felt out of place because she never glared at anyone especially at someone she was indebted to.
"Next time I wont be so courteous."
"You seemed pleased at the idea of me walking from your room in my nightgown." She remarked.
"I would have loved to see the servants face, and yours." He replied honestly.
Smiling she knew if she were him she would too.
"Well, pardon my abruptness Lord Kuchiki but I really must return." Turning to run to the other side of the manor Hisana hesitated and turned back around with her head down staring at her feet saying "Thank you, for letting me stay in your room last night."
Anytime was what he wanted to say, come back tonight was another but Byakuya just settled with "It was of little inconvenience."
Hisana's eyes flashed up to his face and smiled. Despite the coldness of his words she couldn't help but feel engulfed in a net of protection.
~o~
Over the next few days Hisana found herself thinking about Kuchiki Byakuya a lot, well a lot more than usual. She kept reminiscing about the night that she went to his room and the way he look at her. It gave her the butterflies every time she thought about it. Just thinking he might have actually wanted her like that made her stomach twist in ways she never knew was possible. She knew he was more than just a good-looking man he was like a live sculpture of perfection. To say she didn't desire him like that would have been a lie. Sometimes she would entertain the idea of actually being his mistress and lying with him. She knew it was wrong and he was too much of an honorable man to let that happen, but in her fantasy world he wouldn't be so noble. Byakuya must have made some kind of point to his cousin because Hisana had not seen him at all since that dreadful night. She continued her lessons with Miss Miyuki and her rehearsals at the theater for the ballet. Life felt at peace, finally after her time being at the Kuchiki manor she was beginning to feel the sense of ease and relaxation she had always imagined.
Settling in for bed Hisana's mind was still on Byakuya, these days she wondered if he was just going to remain a constant thought in her mind. Not always at the forefront but always within reach. She blew out the candles that lit her room and laid down on her back in her bed listening to the breeze that blew outside. The more she thought about his handsome face and his perfect sculpted body the more she could feel herself getting aroused. Gliding her hand down her stomach she closed her eyes and felt her skin react to her own touch, imagining, wishing it was a different set of hands. Part of her felt guilty for having such improper thoughts about the man that she owed everything to but the other part of her figured she was safe in the boundaries of her own mind. She ran her hands over her stomach and down to the inner part of her thighs; stroking the sensitive skin with the tips of her fingers she felt goose bumps rise throughout her body. Her other hand she slipped under the top part of her nightgown and caressed her breast. She imagined him coming to her room and wrapping his arms around her kissing her passionately, then forcing her down on the bed and telling her things that were beyond inappropriate. In her fantasy she wouldn't stop him she would encourage him to continue and give into her desire for him. Moving her hand up her thighs and under her nightgown she touched the outside of her panties that she could now feel was moist from the hot passion that rested in between her legs. Stroking it up and down she felt her muscles tighten throughout her body and her breaths become shorter. Bending both her knees with her eyes closed she continued to bring herself closer to ecstasy. She envisioned his face his lips and his perfect chest. As she began to peak she threw her head back and let out a slight moan thinking his name over and over in her head.
~o~
"Again!"
Hisana was at the theater rehearsing for the show, it had been a long day and she was almost done. Feeling out of breath she regained her poise and set up to do the run through again. Standing in perfect posture she placed her hands to the right side of her body with her thumb and middle finger almost touching. The music began and pointing her toes she danced gracefully and precise.
"That was better, I want everyone here at six am tomorrow, we have a big show coming up people we can be nothing but perfect." Said the director Karina Sazuki.
Hisana moved to the side of the studio and started to cool herself down by stretch her muscles. It had been a tough practice session she felt all her muscles ached in agony; all she wanted was a hot bath. When she was finished with her stretching she gathered her stuff and made her way to the door. As she passed the seating area by the door she felt someone grab her by her waist and push her up against the wall hidden behind the seats. About to shriek in defense she felt a large hand across her lips muffling the sound. Looking up at the culprit she gasped.
"You scared the crap out of me Lord Kuchiki," she heaved with her heart still racing.
Looking to the side as if waiting for someone to interrupt them he said, "I am sorry."
He had moved his hand from over her mouth to against the wall behind her next to her head leaning over her. His other hand he kept grasped around her right arm, she had left her hand resting over his on the crease of his arm. The space they occupied was confining keeping them close together. Hisana studied his expression; his brows were frowned like he was concerned about something.
"I'm going on a mission."
Hisana stared up at him as sense of worry made its way into her heart. "How long will you be gone?"
"A few weeks most likely." He said turning his attention to her face. He studied her face for a moment before saying "I have ordered my personal body guard to watch over you while I am gone, I just wanted to let you know so you wouldn't freak out when you noticed strange men following you around and guarding your bedroom door."
"You have a personal body guard?" Hisana asked confused.
"Of course I am the next head of the Kuchiki clan." He said like it was a known fact.
"Oh well, yes but I just never thought you would need someone to watch over you."
"I don't but they have been with me since I was a child." Byakuya said looking into her doe eyes. Sweet innocent Hisana surely he would protect her from any mans grasp. She was far more enticing that she knew. He hated the thought of being away from her even if he knew his trusted guard would be watching over her. He wanted to protect her himself. Her breaths were still harsh subsiding from the adrenalin rush he just gave her. Though his eyes were on hers he would make out the movement of her breast as she breathed and the look of concern in her large eyes was intoxicating.
"Do you really think that is necessary, I don't think your cousin would try anything since that one night."
"Do not under estimate him." He said sternly looking away from her with vengeful look in his eyes. "Was it not the thought of him grabbing you just now that made your heart jump?"
Realizing it was she sighed "yes."
"You don't think he will pay them off do you?" Hisana asked.
"No, I trust them." Looking deep into her eyes he put his finger on her chin and asked, "Do you trust me?"
Looking in to his eyes and softening her expression she whispered, "of course I do." Hisana stared into the eyes of his handsome face. His voice made her unwind and she took in every angle of his face from his brows to his nose down to his sharp chin, he was utterly gorgeous genuinely a man sculpted from perfection. His sharp grey eyes were penetrating hers forcing improper thoughts of the previous night to make her cheeks flush.
They stared into each other's eyes with a mutual feeling of apprehension.
"When are you leaving?"
"Now. I just wanted to let you know before I left." He took one more moment to study her beautiful features before turning to shunpo away. Wondering why she was blushing.
Grabbing his arm before he ran she said, "please be safe Lord Kuchiki," with worry written in every crevasses of her expression. She didn't know what she would do if she ever lost him.
Turning back at her he smiled and let out a short laugh, as if to say please. Then he shunpoed away leaving her hidden under the bleachers.
I do not own bleach.
