Let's see traffic was good, I want more reviews though…

BK: You also want a million dollars. *puts on a pair of rubber gloves*

That was cruel! Why did you just put on rubber gloves?

BK: … I do not have to explain my reasoning to you.

*despite being a Byakuya fan girl, runs away*

BK: I was preparing myself to cover her mouth again for when she would not be quiet.

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Hoshiko POV:

I walked into Squad 13's office just to find Kiyone and Sentaro fighting again. I looked over at Juushiro who was sitting at his desk attempting to do paperwork. I looked back at Kiyone and Sentaro who were practically at each other's throats.

I pushed in between them. "Hey! Guys! How's about you guys quit fighting for a little bit so you and your captain can get some work done, hm?"

They both simultaneously looked at Juushiro.

"Oh captain, I'm so sorry! I had not realized we were distracting you with our bickering!" Kiyone apologized.

"Well I'm sorrier than she is!" exclaimed Sentaro.

Then they started arguing again, about who was sorrier.

I swear, at that exact moment I felt a huge sweatdrop fall down my face.

I was just a tad pissed at that point, so I just pushed them out of the room and closed the door. Then I looked back at Juushiro and smiled.

"Arigatou, Hoshiko-Chan; they were starting to give me a headache," Juushiro said to me.

"No problem Uncle Juushiro," I replied. "You look well today."

Yes, I called Ukitake Juushiro my uncle. He wasn't really my uncle but he was my father figure ever since I was (literally) seven years old. My father died when I was six and when I was seven was when I officially declared (to myself) that he was my father (figure). It was only because of my mother's lifelong friendship with him that he became that fatherly figure to me. So I have much to thank her for.

"I feel well."

"That's great," I sat on the edge of his desk. "So what's up?"

"We have a new member of Squad 13."

"Really? That's cool, can I meet 'em?"

"It's a she, and yes. She's sitting right here behind my desk."

I raised my eyebrow. "Why?"

"Sentaro and Kiyone's shouting scared her."

"That explains it," I looked behind his desk to see a brunette young lady curled up in a ball. "Konnichiwa! Watashi no namae wa Higure Hoshiko."

She looked up. "… Watashi no namae wa… Tatsu Mayanaka," she replied nervously then she looked up at Juushiro.

"It's okay," he replied. "Hoshiko is very nice, very trustworthy."

She stood up and looked me in the eye.

I smiled back.

She slightly smiled.

I looked at Juushiro. "She's so pretty! You two should go out!" and I winked playfully.

Mayanaka blushed and hid behind the desk again.

Juushiro blushed slightly as well. "Hoshiko!" he had a "what the hell?" look on his face but this was Juushiro; he would never actually say it.

"Uncle Juushiro, I need to talk to you…" I said sweetly.

He sighed with a smile. "About what?"

"Well, really I need some advice…"

"Okay, go ahead…"

"So…" I fidgeted. I always fidgeted when I was nervous. "Can I braid your hair?"

He chuckled. "Sure…"

"Thanks," I started braiding his hair and in turn started on my story. "So, I like this guy… but I don't know if he likes me at all and I don't know what to do…"

"Well why don't you just tell him how you feel?"

"I'm afraid to… what if he says he doesn't like me?"

"Well it's not like you'd have to ever talk to him again."

"That's not entirely true…"

"Why do you say that?"

"Because..." I swallowed. "He's my captain…"

Juushiro started coughing at that exact moment.

Mayanaka stood up quickly.

I quickly got beside him and rubbed his back. "Juushiro!"

He slowly calmed down and stopped coughing. "I… I'm alright. You just caught me by surprise."

"Sorry…"

Juushiro looked at me. "But really, Byakuya Kuchiki?"

Just at that moment Rukia walked in. "What about my brother?"

"Uh…" I was at a loss for words.

"Hoshiko, he is your captain, and you know he would take no hesitation in punishing you if I told him you were talking about him behind his back."

"But… what if I told you we were talking about him because… I like him…"

Rukia stared at me for a few seconds then said; "My lips are sealed."

"Arigatou…"

"But may I ask, why don't you just tell him how you feel?"

"That's what I said," inserted Juushiro.

"Rukia, this is your brother we're talking about; no offense to you or him, but seriously!"

"Hm… I guess you have a point."

"But if you just tell him the worst that can happen is that he could say that he doesn't like you back," Juushiro inserted.

"Yeah and then be transferred to another squad and then my heart will be broken so I won't want to work or anything and my new captain will be displeased with me," I replied.

"That was…pretty negative; especially for you."

"Uncle Juushiro… I'm just afraid, afraid of being hurt again."

He then stood up and hugged me. "Hoshiko, I can promise you one thing right now."

I had buried my face in his haori and my reply was muffled. "What?"

"Byakuya Kuchiki could never hurt you like he hurt you."

And I nodded and looked over at Rukia to see her confused face.

Juushiro pulled away from me and looked at me. "You should tell him…"

"Yeah… I guess so…" and I started to leave, then I looked back at Juushiro and smiled. "Thanks Uncle Juushiro," and I left.

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I quickly arrived back at the Squad 6 barracks and headed straight for Byakuya's office. I walked straight in when I got there and looked over at Byakuya's desk to find him asleep in his chair.

"That explains why he didn't get onto me when I came in without knocking…" I said to myself. I closed the door and walked over and sat on his desk.

He looks so peaceful and sweet when he's sleeping…

Then I decided to do something risky; I decided I was going to kiss him.

I slid off the desk and walked right up next to his chair. I leaned in and cradled his cheek in my hand. I swallowed hard, I was really nervous. I then closed my eyes and softly kissed him.

I then pulled away and opened my eyes just to see that Byakuya was awake.

I felt my face get hot! I quickly made my way to the door while apologizing. "Kuchiki-Taicho, I-I'm sorry… I don't… I- I just…"

He stood up. "Just what?"

"I just really like you…" I replied, I wasn't looking at him.

In a second he was right next to me and he had cradled my face in his hands and kissed me!

I was taken by such surprise that I gasped, rather loudly too.

Byakuya took advantage of that and had slipped his tongue inside my mouth.

After that, I remember going limp and blacking out…

So, ya like it? I really hope so! Please pretty please review!

~Fanime-Sensei~