AN: Gomen... I am really, really sorry for another late update.

It is a short chapter as well, and I am also sorry for that. I have been quite busy these days. :c

Anyways, I hope you enjoy!

And I want to thank everyone who reads this story and added it to their story alerts/favorite stories! c:

Also a huge thanks to Dirtyspots-sama, Shadow Pain, AndrijanaChappyA, sasuruki, ScenexCupcake, MizuneMinamiki, koori no hime and Tensa 3 (I did that on purpose. XD But she'll back away even more after these events. c: Just to let you know and feel the difference a little bit. c:)

Oh, and I told you guys I would edit a few chapters... I haven't got enough time for that also. So I am really sorry...

Anyways, dedication: The Dirtying Spots of Chan. c: Because she had updated her story: Silence of Night. And if you haven't read her story yet... then you should go. Immediately... Pwease? c:

Oh, and I haven't said it for quite a while, so if you really like this pairing. Go and join the HitsuRuki army!~ c:

And now, onto the chapter!


Chapter 8

Toshirou was sitting in a comfortable chair behind his oak desk. He was staring at the door quietly, wondering what he should do now.

He had been in his office for almost six hours now. And even though he felt quite tired, he knew he couldn't sleep after he had gotten so little sleep.

He slowly rubbed his temples. He was really tired, he could tell.

He sighed and got up. He had to check on Rukia who was probably downstairs by now. He wondered if she was looking for food. And if she wasn't, what would she be doing then? Exploring the house? Or was she still sleeping? Had she gotten any sleep anyways?

He left his office and walked towards the living room. When he got there, he noticed that she wasn't there. He frowned a little bit since he actually had expected to see her here. He then made his way to the kitchen. There was no one there either….

And soon, he went from room to room, wondering where Rukia was.

And at last, he arrived at her room. He found her there, still sitting on the bed. She had already changed her clothes. She was wearing a simple yellow summer dress.

He shook his head at the thoughts which were about to invade his head at that moment. "What are you still doing in your room?" He asked. He didn't intend to make it sound so harsh though.

Rukia flinched a little bit before she looked up. She hadn't noticed him at all. She had been sitting in that position for quite a while now and she had just been thinking. She simply started to stare at him while she stayed quiet.

And when Toshirou actually started to feel uncomfortable, she looked away and started to stare at her own feet. "I didn't know if I was allowed to leave my room…sorry." She softly whispered.

He could only stare at her then. What kind of thought was that?

But then again, he had never paid any attention to his surroundings. He hated the fact that there were slaves in this society. He hadn't seen the interaction between the slaves and masters at all. How cruel the masters could be and how badly the slaves would be abused.

He sighed quietly. "Come, let's go eat something…"

Rukia nodded and got up. She silently followed him without asking any questions. While they slowly descended the stairs, he noticed the fact that she was still stumbling a little bit.

He wondered what kind of scars she had and how many scars she had as well. He shook his head once again. He shouldn't be thinking that.

When they arrived at the kitchen, Toshirou quickly started to gather some ingredients. Rukia stood there for a while, wondering what she should do and if she could help. But after a while, Rukia decided to sit down at the dining table. She felt really awkward and started to stare at her own lap.

After a while, she started to watch him from where she was sitting. She wondered what he was preparing…

Toshirou quickly made a few sandwiches since it would take more time to cook. His stomach was practically demanding food from him at the moment.

Quite soon, he put three plates down on the dining table. Two empty plates and one with a lot of sandwiches on them. He put one empty plate in front of Rukia.

He sat across of her and put the empty plate was in front of him.

He glanced at the clock and noticed it was around 10 o'clock. He wondered if she was able to eat anything at all. But soon, he shrugged the thought away.

He reached out and took a few sandwiches and put them on his plate. And soon, he started to eat, satisfying his empty stomach.

Rukia stared at the sandwiches for a while before she actually reached over and took one. Toshirou was already staring on his seventh sandwich at that moment. Rukia hesitantly took a small bite. Her eyes widened at the taste. It was delicious.

She took a better look and noticed that there was some cucumber, some egg salad and some lettuce on the sandwich. She soon finished eating her first sandwich.

She couldn't even think about eating another sandwich since she started to feel sick. Really sick.

She wanted to contain it, but she knew she wouldn't last long even if she tried. "Gomen, where is the toilet?" She asked quietly and hesitantly.

Toshirou looked up then and frowned a little bit when he saw how pale she looked. He pointed to the hallway, wondering if she was feeling sick. "The closest one is right there in the hallway, the door across from this room."

Rukia nodded. "Thank you." She got up and quickly made her way to the toilet. She didn't care if he would punish her later because he hadn't given her permission to get up yet. She would get punishment anyways if she threw up right there and then.

Toshirou stared after her with a concerned look. And when he heard the noises from the hallway, he couldn't help but get up and make sure she was okay.

But before he could even make it to the hallway, the doorbell rang. He frowned and wondered if Aizen and Momo came to visit once again.

He made his way through the living room to the front door. And when he opened the door, he was taken by surprise. He didn't see a face, but just a big load of candy within someone's arms. He didn't even need to guess who the person was.

And when he realized who the person actually was, the only thing he could think of was: 'Shit.'

Soon, the candy got pushed into his hands. He couldn't help but stare at it while wondering why his Dad would always bring him candy. Even though he was an adult now, his Dad would always bring candy along.

Toshirou never ate any of it. He used to give it to Momo since she quite loved candy. But not all of it…

He shook his head and slowly started to make his way to the kitchen while he forgot about Rukia just for a few seconds. When he reached the dining table, he dropped all the candy immediately onto the table.

He sighed and made his way back to the hallway through the door in the kitchen. There, he saw Rukia staring at his Dad and his Dad staring at Rukia. He couldn't help but gulp.

Rukia couldn't help but feel intimidated by the man. Even though he had long white hair, gentle green eyes, Rukia couldn't help but feel scared.

He was standing a few meters away from Rukia, her back was facing him and he could tell that she was tensing up under the gaze of his Dad.

Rukia soon looked away while his Dad kept staring at her, making Rukia feel really uncomfortable.

She started to squirm a little bit under his gaze now. Toshirou noticed how wide his Dad's eyes were. 'Gods, I am so screwed…' Toshirou really thought he was.

That's when Jushiro, Toshirou's Dad, noticed that Toshirou was standing a few meters away from Rukia. And out of the sudden, a wide grin formed on his face which surprised Toshirou.

Toshirou's eyes widened for a completely different reason when his Dad walked past Rukia, who squirmed a bit more. He was flabbergasted when he realized that his Dad had pulled him in to a tight hug.

"You are finally growing up! My little boy has finally found a girlfriend!" Jushiro let him go and looked at him. "Why didn't you tell me?! I would have visited you way sooner!"

Toshirou just stared at his Dad with a blank expression on his face. "Girlfriend?" He couldn't help but repeat stupidly.

His Dad then looked at him intently. And then he glanced at Rukia who was still staring at the floor, having a mini heart attack because Jushiro just walked towards her out of the sudden. At least, that is what she had thought since she didn't know Toshirou was standing right behind her.

Jushiro then turned his attention back to his son. "She is your girlfriend…right?"

Toshirou then nodded, slowly. He wondered how his Dad could have been so oblivious. "Yeah…she is." Toshirou slowly said while he looked at Rukia.

What had possessed him to say that? Well, it was pretty simple actually. Jushiro was a gentle and kind man. But once you've got him angry or mad, then you'll wish you never got him angry in the first place. He was quite scary when he is angry.

Rukia's head had snapped up at what he said. Toshirou could see the fright in her eyes and he somehow wished he hadn't said it. But on the other side, he never truly cared what others thought about him. But he didn't want to disappoint his Dad either.

Rukia wondered why he said that in the first place. Because it was quite obvious she wasn't. But she didn't want to disobey her master and get punishment.

Toshirou slowly walked towards her and held her gaze with his. He saw that she had started to tremble by now.

He stopped right in front of her, and ever so slowly, he pulled her into a hug.

Rukia immediately went rigid. She fought the urge to push him away with all her might. She had already put her hands on his chest though, ready to push him away. Jushiro saw it and thought it was a reflex or something like that.

Toshirou noticed that Rukia's hands were trembling. He could tell she was quite nervous now.

He wanted to ask her something and leaned down a little bit. And it was at that moment that he noticed how petite she actually was.

Rukia tensed up when she realized that he was inching closer. Toshirou slowly brought his lips to her ear. His lips didn't touch her skin though.

He then whispered something in her ear so his Dad couldn't hear him. "Please pretend to be my girlfriend while my Dad is here for the next few days…"

Toshirou then pulled back and stood right between his Dad and Rukia. Jushiro couldn't see what was happening between them.

Rukia could only nod since it was not really a question. She thought it was an order. And out of the sudden, even though she had thrown up most of what she had eaten that morning, she started to feel sick again.

"Please excuse me…" She muttered. Toshirou looked at her face and saw how pale she looked. She immediately let go of her, thinking she was about to push him away. But the moment he realized she had ran past him after he had let her go, he turned around and watched her run to the toilet again.

Jushiro eyed her curiously while Toshirou concerned for her well being. Jushiro soon walked towards his son and put a hand on his shoulder. And out of nowhere, he asked: "You got her pregnant?"

Toshirou's head snapped towards his Dad then. And soon, he was choking on his own breath.

His Dad then smiled. "I'll take that as a yes then." Jushiro said before he let him go and went to the living room.

After a few seconds, Toshirou face palmed himself and he let out a groan. He couldn't believe that his Dad was so friggin oblivious. This was going to be a very long day…


Like I said, short. x3

Anyways, hope you've enjoyed the chapter!

And I hope to update soon. c: (Probably will since school is going to start soon and I hate school. So I avoid homework by lingering on fanfiction. XD Unless there is no homework... x3)

Hope you have a nice day/night/evening/afternoon! c:

-Denidene