A/N: Sorry if I was a bit misleading on my author's note at the end of last chapter. Byakuya makes his appearance this chapter, and might get some action, though I'm not sure if there will be a threesome - - yet! Plus, someone might get hurt in the end of this chapter. Again, Gomenessai! Gomenessai! And please don't kill me! w;

Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach. Byakuya and Renji ain't mine either, but oh how I wish they were. And I know Shuuhei is OOC, but I'm writing him how Hime-chan would write him, so blame her! ,

Byakuya

It has been a couple weeks since I sent Hisagi to Italy to check on Renji. Hisagi seemed confused when I told him to, but being Hisagi, he obeyed without questions. It hurted when Hisagi had first reported to me that Renji was "seemingly okay but did not go out much," for some reason, I thought that Hisagi must have sugar-coated Renji's situation for me. Milan, Italy was one of the most historic and romantic setting in the world, and if Renji had only locked himself in his apartment, he must still be hurting over me.

And then a few days ago, Shuuhei had reported that Renji was doing better, he still didn't go out much but he seemed a lot happier, he had even got aquainted with a roommate of his, though Hisagi would not tell me who this "roommate" is, but suggested that Renji might be on the road to moving on from whatever was bothering him. I was happy for Renji that he's trying to move on, but it also hurted that he had moved on this quickly. Then again, he did confess his love for me fairly quickly after we met. I poured myself a shot of Sake, I usually don't drink, but somehow it seemed necessary today. After a few shot, I blew out a sigh and lie back on the recliner I was sitting on. Just on cue, my cell phone started to ring. I tiredly picked it up,

"Talk to me." I answered

"Ohayo, Kuchiki-sama, It's Hisagi."

"I know it's you, Hisagi; what do have for me?"

"Sorry to bother you sir, it's been the same as the last week, Renji is in a much better mood, but still spend his day locked in his apartment."

"Mm," I nodded in approval, "Don't be afraid to invite yourself over to pay him a visit every now and then, befriend him; treat him as you would treat me, understand?"

"Hai, Kuchiki-sama." Hisagi answered on the other line.

"Mm, I'll let you go now." I replied.

I hate feeling like this. I don't even know what I'm even doing, sending Hisagi over there. But maybe….no, this IS for the best; this way, Renji could forget about me, and over time, so can I. hope. I took another shot of Sake,

I was about to hang up when Hisagi starts talking again,

"Uhm, Kuchiki-sama?"

"Hmm? Is there something else I should know?" I answered

"It's nothing, sir…..I…..how are you, sir?"

Byakuya allowed a ghost of a smile to pull at the corner of his mouth, the kid was actually concerned about him, silly boy,

"If you're trying to ask me if I'm able to survive without you, the answer is yes, Shuuhei." He answered in a softer voice, "Sasaskibe, Soifon, and Yamada is doing a good job replacing you, though it does annoy me that it takes three of them to replace one of you."

There was a slight pause from the other line; I could practically hear the kid blushing violently, which gave me a slight smirk again.

"I'm glad to hear that sir, do you want me to return home soon?" Shuuhei finally responded.

"That's okay, Shuuhei, just keep an eye on Renji for me."

"Uh…Hai, Kuchiki-sama." He replied, I can tell he was a little disappointed for some reason, silly boy.

"Ne, ne, don't act so depressed, Shuuhei-kun, I'll make you a deal, I'll tell you to drag your butt back here if Sasaskibe and Yamada threaten to annoy the hell out of me, alright?" I quipped, taking a break from my stoic demeanor, "And for Heaven's sake, call me Byakuya when we're alone, how many times do I have to tell you that, stupid brat!"

I don't usually show my true colors to anyone, let alone my servants; but Shuuhei was an exception, he was practically my adopted little brother. He was brought to me as a scared little brat when I was 12 years old, and was told to be my servant-boy. As he got older, we train Kendo and martial art together, and when he was 18, he was assigned as my bodyguard. I had half-suspected that Grandpa had wanted to make him my boy-wife – a concept not uncommon amongst old Japanese noble family – but then again, Shuuhei was an orphan, and Grandpa would never allow a nameless peasant to carry the Kuchiki name.

Shuuhei was of course, too familiar to the brat under my stoic skin. He just laughed at my comment

"Well, I hope it doesn't come to that, Ku - - I mean, Byakuya-senpai. I do hope Renji gets well soon and I can come home again."

"Heh, you're homesick, Shuuhei?" I quipped, "Or do you miss me, lil' perv." I giggled. I can hear him blushing violently again.

Shuuhei

"Are you drunk, Byakuya-senpai?" I asked him, still blushing like a tomato, Byakuya was comfortable around me, very comfortable at times, but he only talk in double-intenders when he's drunk. I can hear him laugh out loud on the other line, a rare sound that fills my entire body with warmth.

"No, I'm not intoxicated, I just like you that much, you should feel honored, Shuuhei-kun, you're the only one that get to see behind the stoic mask."

He was drunk, he's only this bold when he's drunk, exploiting my crush on him, brat. That worried me a little, Byakuya doesn't usually drink anything but tea; something must be really bothering him, but I decided not to prod. What he needs now is rest.

"Well, that's my report sir; I'll let you go now."

I blew out a heavy sigh, and fell back onto the queen-sized bed that had been mine and Renji's for the last week. I didn't like deceiving Byakuya, but for some reason, I didn't want to tell him what me and Renji-kun had been up to, for some reason, I thought the knowledge would hurt him, I know it would hurt me….for some reason.

And it's not like I lied to Byakuya or anything; Renji has been getting friendly with his new roommate, very friendly; and Renji has, in fact, never left his apartment, we haven't left his apartment since…that night…except to get groceries and necessities.

My thoughts went to Renji and I couldn't help but smile. The morning after that first night, we had talked for a long time about our relationship, if there was even one….Renji had told me he was just horny, and had just wanted to take his mind off the man that hurted him, I had told him I understood, and expected as much. We ended up coming to a mutual agreement that we're both "Friends with benefits." Truthfully, Renji was much more than a friend…with benefits or without, but I know he's not ready for that. I had accidentally told him I love him more than once when we made love…or rather, fucked…..luckily he had always been too tired to notice, and the first time he did hear it, he passed it off as "heat of the moment." I know it would be a long time, if ever, until Renji would realize and return my true feelings for him, but right now, I'm just happy being able to be with him, to cook and clean for him, to care for him. I wouldn't even say that I truly loves him yet, but I really really really like him, and I loved being with him. If only Renji's feeling for me is anything close to a fraction of what I feel for him, that'd be enough to make me happy.

Byakuya

I lied back in my recliner after I have hung up with Shuuhei. I'm glad that Renji has been doing well, but a part of me was suspicious. Shuuhei's report has been the same for the last couple weeks; I know there was the possibility that Renji just enjoyed his routine, and there was no reason for my most trusted man-servant to lie to me, but I couldn't shake off the suspicion. What I was suspicious of, I did not know, then again, it's not suspicion, It's more of…..jealousy? Was I jealous that Shuuhei had been able to be close to Renji, to be able to see him, even touch him if he want? Was I jealous that Shuuhei was the first one to know exactly what Renji was up to, even though he reports everything to me? I blew out another heavy sigh and rubbed my throbbing temples, I seriously need some rest. I want to see him though; I want to be as close to him as Shuuhei is, no I want to be even closer to him than Shuuhei is. I don't know if I would regret this later, but I picked up my phone and dialed my butler.

"Sasaskibe at your service, Kuchiki-sama." The rigid old man answered.

"Sasaskibe, book me the earliest flight to Italy for tomorrow."

"Yes sir, but, may I ask the purpose of - -?" Sasaskibe asked calmly

"Since when did I have to report to YOU on the purpose of my businesses, Sasaskibe?" I snapped at him, more roughly than I had intended, but seriously….a servant's job is to DO, not to question.

"Hai, Kuchiki-sama, I will take care of that right away."

"Mm, see to it that you do."

…The next day….

Renji

I walk into the bedroom to see a topless Shuuhei, lying on the bed, asleep in front of me. With a lustful smirk, I took off my own top and climbs into bed, on top of him, straddling his hips. I lean down to kiss him softly on the lips, and made my way down his neck, while undoing his tight jeans, and pulling it down, boxers and all, exposing his naked pelvis. Shuuhei started to stir and moaned drowsily as I continue to lick and nibble down the side of his neck, working at his collarbone, the whole time massaging his package, cupped in my hand. I only pulled away when his eyes fluttered open, gazing at me dazzlingly. I gave him a warm smile in return,

"morning, sleeping beauty."

Shuuhei blinked a few time before smiling gently up at me.

"Isn't it too early to be starting anything?" he asked

I merely responded with a devilish grin, "Who said I'm starting anything? I'm just waking you up."

I bowed my head to lick at his head, before I took him completely down my throat, earning a delicious gasping moan to escape from him. I continued to suck on him as my hand wandered to his behind, grabbing at a round, luscious cheek, earning another gasp, before he arched his hips, pushing himself deeper down my throat. I took advantage of the arched hips and thrusts two finger into his entrance, pushing in, out….in, out at the same pace he was pushing his cock down my throat.

Shuuhei

I finally couldn't take it anymore and started to rock my hips, up, down….up down….coming up and pushing myself down his throat, coming down on his invading fingers each time; each time earning a loud moan from him that vibrated through my entire body, pushing me closer to the edge each time.

I felt myself coming close and tugged at his hair, letting him know. Instead of continuing, he slowly slid off of me, causing me to give out a pleading moan I did not intented.

Renji straightened up, still straddling me, smiling mischievously down at me. "Shuuhei," he panted, "You never did tell me what that 69 tatoo meant to you."

I blushed immensely, there's a long, and quite embarrassing story behind that, but I was in no mood for retelling long stories, instead I merely answered, "It's just, my favorite number."

A lecherous grin crossed his face again, "Funny, that's my favorite number too, you know why?"

Before I could answer, Renji had turned around, so that his pelvis was now in my face.

"R-Renji…" I stuttered, before he lowered his head onto my pelvis and took my cock into his mouth again, shoving it down his throat, demanding that I do the same. I obeyed and took his cock into my mouth, sucking harder as he did. I arched my hips and allowed his fingers to explore my inside as I ventured into his. Shortly afterward, I moaned my explosion as he exploded into my mouth, sweet, salty, cum oozing down my throat. After we have milked the last drop out of each other, he rolled off of me and we laid there, panting and laughing like idiots.

Renji

After I had finally regained full use of my lungs, I pulled myself upright and collapsed down on top of Shuuhei, kissing him deeply. I pulled up for air a minute later smiling down at him as he smiled up at me, looking dazed.

"Can I tell you a secret, ai-kun?"

"Hmm?" he replied drowsily,

"I can't say that I love you yet, but I can say that I really like you; I really, really, really like you, Shuuhei-Ai-kun."

"Oh, Renji" he gasped, "That's all I ask of you."

I went in for another deep kiss, not wanting to ever pull away. Maybe I don't love Shuuhei yet, but right now, I really, really need him.

Our bedroom door flew open and a painfully familiar voice made us both jump.

"R-Renji! Sh-Shuuhei!"

We both looked up, awe-struck

"BYAKUYA!"

TBC

A/N: So seeing how this one ended, there will be a chapter 3, and perhaps a chapter 4, but I'm pretty sure that's gonna be it! Arigatou for still sticking with this one, and again, Gomenessai about the way this chappy ended, Please don't Kill me! ! w;