Hey everyone! Hope you all had a lovely New Year! X Gomen, gomen, for the late update. Lately, I've gotten really busy with a new part-time job and my course starting up again. Plus, there were a few problems with my FF account... So, I stayed up late last night and then my internet crashed (sigh) Well, this chapter is my longest to date to make up for the wait =p Thank you to all my reviewers and my lovely PMs: sunlightangels, vicky73, SunRises, bunny18, isara-love, Nikki-4, DRUON, ai-haibara, seras3791, L, silverqueen, CJ, tokiko76, YuzurihaNoRyuu, Yuniee and LuciL06.
sunlightangels: I am planning to feature more of Shiro-kun but I don't know if I'll place any HitsuRuki moments though... =p Hope you like this chapter too x
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L: Our Byakuya just keeps having to 'save' little innocent Rukia =p
silverqueen: Yes, I think it's so sweet too especially how they've fallen for each each other but don't even realise it yet! x
CJ: Thank you. I remember I had my sex ed class when I was 14 and the boys were just as awful! lol
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A reader issued me my first flame in the last chapter. Technically, Byakuya and Rukia are not biologically related just the same that Byakuya and Hisana are not related. There is no blood relation so it's not actually incest. Love it or hate it – I'm cool with either. If people want to waste their own time reading stories belonging to pairings they hate – I'm cool with that too. However, I will be continuing with this story and the ByaRuki-ness...
Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach just this plot
Tricky Night
'If I wanted your opinion I would have slapped it out of you!'
Rangiku was yelling down the phone. She was in one of her weekly arguments with her boyfriend, Gin. They seemed to argue about anything and everything sometimes even about nothing. She always got passionately loud in their rows. It didn't matter that everyone in the teachers' office was staring at her. This time the couple were squabbling over her new BL novel.
'I didn't ask you to bloody read it, did I!' She raised her voice a little more. Rukia held up her hand meekly to get her teacher's attention.
'Ano, Matsu-sensei-'
'How can you say it's shit when you haven't even read it! TEME!'
'My, my...' Kyoraku muttered and shook his head from side to side.
'WHAT DID YOU SAY!' she continued to yell.
With that she threw her sake bottle across the room. The white porcelain shattered dramatically and narrowly missed Kyoraku's head. The cracked pieces covered the top of his straw hat. He froze stiff but all the other teachers ran out to avoid any more violence. He sighed.
'What a waste of good alcohol...'
'Kyoraku-kun, maybe it's wise to leave Matsu-sensei on her own for a while...!' Ukitake suggested and pulled his friend out of the office.
'WELL DON'T READ IT IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT! BAAAAAKA!'
She hung up on him and threw her phone into the bin. Her body was heaving after such a heated argument. It was like it was on fire. She pulled open one of her drawers to search for something to calm her down. There was no room for school papers but only for her empty sake bottles. It was a wonder why the school continued to employ such a lazy drunk!
'Tck, that bastard made me spill my last bottle of sake...' Her chair shrieked when she pushed it back and got up.
'Sensei?' Rukia watched confusingly as her teacher walked off.
'I'm going to get more sake. I can't think straight without it. Wait there.'
'But...'
It was no use. Rangiku was already out of the office and the door closed shut. Rukia sighed. She came to withdraw from the auditions. Two months had passed but she still made no progress with her mission. She knew she was too distracted and too comfortable with the school life. It had to stop. It had to stop before she was too attached.
Her eyes rolled over the mountains of paperwork on Rangiku's desk. None were in any specific order. She walked over to sit on Rangiku's chair and found several empty alcohol bottles hidden under the desk. Rukia frowned.
How does she stay awake!
She shook her head but then noticed a particular piece on top of the piles of paper. It was the second audition list. And there was her name. She was picked to audition with Byakuya again. A smile crept over her little lips but then disappeared quickly. If she was honest, she was happy but she was soon pulled back to reality when she saw Hisana was also on the list. Apparently, Hisana was also interested in the female lead. An idea came to her as she remembered Renji's wise words. Although, he didn't have many...!
Angels don't belong in the human world
You must not form any sentimental bonds with humans
It's against the rules
'This has to be done,' she muttered to herself. It was as if she still had to convince herself; persuade herself to carry on.
She picked up a random pen and crossed out her own name and replaced it with Hisana's name. She then did the vice-versa with Hisana's name. She didn't even pay attention to who was to be her new partner. It didn't matter. She was actually excited before but now...
Byakuya and Hisana were finally going to meet each other. It was her mission to match them up together. It was the only reason for her being in the real world. But something didn't sit right inside her. She actually felt uncomfortable. But why?
Is it because I secretly wanted to audition with Cheeky-san? But why? He's nobody special...
'So, for today's Elements Class, we'll be concentrating on the element of fire.'
'Fire! Where!'
Rukia suddenly woke up from her daze and interrupted the teacher. Her bright eyes looked all around. She was so busy lost in her own thoughts that she had no idea what was going on. The other students sniggered at her outburst.
'Wait. Where am I?'
The whole class were all out on the training field. A long stretch of short grass laid in front of them. Twenty archery targets where lined up 30 metres away from the students. The circular target consisted of two white outer rings, two black rings, two blue rings, two red rings and three gold inner rings.
'Am I boring you, Orikasa-san?' Kisuke asked as he peered at Rukia from under his green and white striped slipper hat. The boys giggled some more. Then she realised that she had got everyone's attention.
'N-No. Of course not, Urahara-sensei, please continue.' She bowed to express her humble apology. Kisuke smiled sweetly before continuing.
'As I was saying, you will be practising your fire element skills. Last year, you were already taught the basics in forming fire based spiritual energy. This year, we will be working on building up more of your energy for powerful spells and aiming at a particular target.'
Some of the boys began whispering to each other of their excitement. They hadn't really been taught destruction spells until this year. It was what they were looking forward to the most. Kisuke turned his back on the students and raised his hand from under his light green robes.
'Limit of the thousands hands, respectful hands, unable to touch the darkness. Shooting hands unable to reflect the blue sky. The road that basks in light...' he began.
'What's he doing?' Rukia asked.
'It's an incantation for a spell,' Ashido explained.
'For Senju Koten Taiho; a powerful spell to be accurate,' Byakuya corrected. Ashido rolled his eyes.
'That's right, make me look stupid in front of Rukia,' Ashido muttered under his breath; clearly annoyed.
'Whoa!'
'Cool!'
'Sweet Jesus!
All the boys were busy gasping over the show Kisuke was putting on. He had formed 10 pink blasts of energy. Then they all merged together to form one giant mass of power. It aimed towards one of the targets until it erupted into an explosion. A flash of pink light took out all 20 targets and pulled up all the grass around it. A tremor rumbled through the soil for a hundred miles.
'OH, YEAH!'
'WOOHOO!'
'HOT STUFF!'
'Now it's your turn,' Kisuke suggested as he turned back round to his students. Rukia's eyes widened.
'You expect us to do that, Urahara-sensei?' Not even her angelic powers could muster up that much destructive power!
'No, Orikasa-san. First, you boys will be aiming with this.' Kisuke produced a glowing red ball of energy. Several assistants went to replace new targets ahead.
'With that?' Rukia asked. She wasn't exactly good with fire-based elements...
'Look, look, Rukia!' Ashido held up a small version of the red cannon ball. 'Are you impress-'
Well, maybe she was impressed with his efforts until the ball blew up in his face. His red hair frizzled into an afro and burnt at the edges. He breathed out black puffs of smoke before collapsing onto his knees and burying his face in the dirt. The boys roared with laughter.
First lesson of kido: Control your spiritual energy! Guess he had to learn it the hard way!
'That's what you get for showing off,' Ichigo muttered and carried his brother off to see Retsu.
'Hado 31; Shakkaho.' Byakuya was the first to produce the red cannon Kisuke requested.
'Excellent, Kuchiki-san,' Kisuke praised. Rukia's eyes widened.
'A-Amazing, Cheeky-san!' She flashed him a cute smile; clearly impressed and that warm fuzzy feeling crept inside Byakuya again.
You're not blushing in front of her again are you!
Byakuya looked away silently; trying to contain his emotions. He then sent the fire cannon at one of the targets. It was a perfect hit to the centre and destroyed the target completely. Rukia praised him again and clapped energetically. Ulquiorra twitched. He wasn't going to let Byakuya steal the show. Bright green energy swirled around to form a ball above his hand. Layers and layers of concentrated power built up gradually. The energy was more tense which captured everyone's attention.
'Look! Look!'
'That's so cool!'
'Dude!'
'Is that a-'
'Cero...?' Kisuke whispered to himself.
'Prefect-san?'
'What do you think, Rukia? Is mine better than Byakuya's?' Rukia's eyes stretched open at the sight of it. The colour was so beautiful.
'Yours is bigger than Cheeky-san's,' she stated innocently.
'It sure is,' he purred into her little ear sending shivers down her spine. He flashed an evil grin towards Byakuya.
'You can have a lot more fun with mine...' Rukia gulped. A furious blush covered her cheeks.
Is it me or is it the fire? It's suddenly gotten a lot hotter here...!
Finally, it was the end of school. More importantly, it was the weekend. No school for two whole days! The teacher mentioned something about homework but no one really paid attention and rushed out of their classes. They all were busy making their way back to their dorms or back home.
'Trick or treat!' Ashido hurried to walk along Rukia's side. She looked puzzled.
'Huh?'
'So, what will you be wearing tonight?' Ashida asked. She instantly clomped Ashido with a heavy school bag.
'Pervert!'
'Ouch!' He rubbed the back of his head. 'I didn't mean-'
'He meant, 'What are you going to wear for our Halloween party tonight?' Ichigo interrupted.
'Party? Halloween?'
'Don't tell me you forgot?'
'Eh... Was I even invited? I don't really remember...'
'Everyone was invited. Even the girls at Shino were invited.'
'You are going, right?' Ashido asked. It sounded like more of a plea.
'Eh... Well, I have a lot of reading to catch up on and-'
'No, that won't do!' Ashido exclaimed. Him and his brother both clamped on one of her arms.
'Wh-What are you two doing?' She couldn't help but panic slightly. It was only natural since the twins were always up to no good.
'Kidnap operation begins!' they both shouted.
'KIDNAP? WHAT? LET GO OF ME! LET GO OF ME NOW!'
The twins ignored Rukia's protests and dragged her off. A sparkling black Mercedes car was already waiting to drive them back home. An old gentleman in a neat suit opened the passenger door as the twins carried Rukia inside the car. At her final attempt to escape she turned around to the rear window for help. There she saw Byakuya a little away.
'Cheeky-san! Save me!'
'What do you think of our house, Rukia,' Ashido asked.
It was huge like a palace. It was protected by an electronic gate and it's own security men and guard dogs. There was two metres of garden before you reached the front of the mansion. Inside glistened with shiny chandeliers and silverware. It was just as beautiful as Seireitei High with expensive paintings and huge ceilings. There were maids and butlers too! With both parents as high-earning lawyers the Kurosaki family could afford to buy many luxury items. Rukia was overwhelmed by the incredible wealth. Not even Heaven had such fine things. God, preferred to keep things simple and pure.
'A-Amazing...' she commented.
'Come, Rukia.'
The twins pulled her up the central staircase which then split into two other staircases leading to opposite sides of the mansion. A thick deep red carpet with gold detail snaked across the stairs. It complimented the creamy white banisters and two volutes at the bottom of the steps. They pushed her into one of the guest rooms which were equally as classy as the other rooms of the house. Swiftly, they shut the door and waited outside.
'Oi! What are you doing?' A turn of a key already told her that she was locked in. 'Open this door now!'
'We've already provided you with the perfect Halloween outfit,' Ichigo informed her; totally ignoring her demands.
'Yeah, I picked it especially myself, you know?' his brother added.
'What? I'm not-'
'We'll only let you out if you wear it to our party. Ja!'
'Oi! Open this door now! I'm not wearing it whatever it is. Do you hear me?' She pushed her ear against the door. She banged on the door for a reply.
'Oi!'
She gave up in the end. It was obvious that the boys had left her. Several minutes were spent looking around the room itself. Fresh multicoloured flowers were scattered in oriental vases. Big chest of drawers sat on opposite ends. A tall mirror was pinned to the wall that stretched from the ceiling to the floor with gold oriental detail. At the other end was a four-posted bed. It was an antique made out of top quality oak. It was often carefully polished. The pale green see-through curtains matched with the bed covers.
Something was placed on the bed. Curious as to what it was, she approached the item. Her eyes widened. It was beautiful and in her most favourite colour too.
Two hours later, the Kurosaki mansion was filled with guests from both magic schools. It was the perfect opportunity for the boys to mingle with the girls. Some students wore fancy dress. Some just wore formal clothing. Maids and butlers weaved around the rooms with silver trays of bite size food and champagne-filled glasses so none of the guests ever went hungry or thirsty. A live band was playing in the background. It was more like an upper-class ball than a teenagers' party. A large number of girls gasped when a particular young man entered the mansion and into the front hall.
'Ulquiorra-sama!'
'Oh, my God he's sooooo handsome!'
'Isn't he just dreamy!'
Ulquiorra looked incredibly dashing in a long white suit that flared out slightly with matching trousers. He wore a dark green waistcoat over his white shirt and a short red silk scarf as a neck tie. He gave his best smile to the girls.
'Good evening ladies.' He paused to take a bow. 'You all look extremely cute tonight.'
Ulquiorra was his charming self as usual. The girls squealed with excitement. They couldn't resist his sweet words. Most girls never could resist him. Some of them fainted. The others tried to get closer to their ideal man. Szayel stepped in to block off their path to Ulquiorra.
'Back off! I won't let any of your dirty hands touch my Prefect-san!' he promised.
The girls shrieked in mild horror since Szayel was wearing a bright pink telephone on the top of his head. You could tell his favourite artist was Lady Gaga. Then another group of girls shrieked in delight this time. Everyone's attention turned over to the hall again.
There, was a prince in his olive green military uniform. All royal members except for females were obliged to join the national army at some point. Byakuya had no intention in going to the Halloween party but he became rather worried for Rukia when the twins kidnapped her. He just had to go to the party. However, there were no fancy dress costumes he could get at the last minute so he put on his uniform instead. Well, there was one Avatar costume left but there was no way that he was going to wear it! It was a good job he didn't. The girls were screaming like fangirls. A dark brown belt went from his left shoulder diagonally across his chest and joined a matching belt that went around his thin waist. His collar and cuffs were black. Several medals were pinned to the right of his chest for his outstanding performance in previous times. The green jacket finished midway down his thigh and was accompanied with black tailored trousers. He also wore his black knee high leather boots. He looked really smart and powerful. There was no doubt about it.
'Byakuya-sama!'
'It's Byakuya-sama!'
'It's really him! Oh, my God!'
'Oh, he's the most gorgeous man in Seireitei!'
'I think I'm getting a nosebleed!' The girls were melting in front of his eyes but he didn't even notice. He was too busy looking for Rukia.
'My, my, Byakuya,' he looked at Ulquiorra,' I thought you were too good for these parties?'
'Don't worry, Prefect-san, I'm not staying.'
'Ah, Byakuya! I didn't think you would turn up.'
Ashido made his way through the mob of fans to get through to his two classmates. Girls were also commenting on how great he looked in a pirate's costume. He had an off-white ruffled shirt which was unbuttoned and most of his naked chest was on display. That was making his fans drool. He had tight black jeans on with his scruffy boots. To complete the look he wore a fake loop earring in one ear and a black bandana with white skulls on which was tied across his forehead.
'Where is Rukia?' Byakuya got straight to the point. He was always trying to avoid the female attention he got.
'Rukia's upstairs changing,' Ichigo answered. 'I've asked Sebastian to bring him down.' Ashido scowled at his brother.
'What's that you're wearing?' he scoffed.
'It's called a Shihakushō. Cool, huh?'
Ichigo smiled as he placed one hand on the back of his head and one on his waist. He wore black robes with a hint of white robes peeking through underneath. There was also a red strap looking like arrows that he wore diagonally over his left shoulder.
'Do I look like a real Shinigami?'
'Ichigo, I think you've been watching too much of Bleach...' his twin muttered.
'What was that, Ash-'
He couldn't finish his sentence. A rupture of gasps and loud whispers interrupted him. The four boys' attention followed to where everyone else was looking towards. They were all in a trance at the figure standing at the top of the central staircase. The boys followed the dazzling creature and made their way to the bottom of the steps like how a moth flew towards the bright light.
Rukia stood blushing in a long white halter neck dress. The silky satin fabric hugged her figure in a curvaceous way. Real white pearls were hand-sewn on and spread around the dress evenly. She was blushing from all the stares she was receiving and from the large slit along her dress revealing a lot of her leg. But she loved how light it felt and how it trailed on the floor. She was so delighted to see the dress that she tried on immediately. Sebastian made her wear a black wig which looked very similar to her original hair style. A section of her fringe was pulled around her ear and pinned with a white rose. Her earrings had a sparkling diamond at the top and a tear shaped white pearl dangling from it.
All the boys admired how beautiful she looked as she began to walk down the stairs. They even seemed to blush a little too. The boys were all a bit star struck and couldn't move; couldn't find any words to say. She wondered what everyone was thinking and for some reason her eyes went to find Byakuya first. His face was unreadable as usual but she secretly wanted some sort of reaction.
...your opinion means to the most to me...
'Who is she?'
'She's so cute!'
'Is she new?'
'Do you think she's got a boyfriend?'
'A hot girl like that won't be interested in you!'
Byakuya's misty eyes widened with surprise. The beating of his heart quickened the moment he laid eyes on her. Of course he already knew that she was a girl but to see her in girl clothes... He didn't expect her to be this beautiful.
Did I just say she's beautiful...?
'Ru-Rukia,' Ashido stuttered while a huge blush coloured his cheeks, 'do... do you like... the dress?'
Why am I suddenly nervous?
'H-Hai,' she whispered and bowed to him. 'Thank you for it.' Now his whole face turned pink.
'N-No... no need to thank me. You look really pretty in that dress-' Rukia gasped at the compliment. Ashido was also shocked himself for suddenly blurting that out.
'I mean you look pretty in that dress for a boy... that is...' He began to laugh nervously.
What's wrong with me?
Most of the male students choked on their food and drink when they discovered that Rukia was actually a boy! Some had to spit out their champagne from the surprise. But most of the girl squealed with excitement at the sight of a beautiful looking boy! They found it rather attractive somehow...
How could a boy possibly look prettier than most of the real girls! Ichigo placed a hand on his brother's shoulder in order to save him. It looked like he was experiencing some sort of panic attack.
'Ashido thought it'd be a good idea if you wore a cosplay outfit for Halloween,' Ichigo explained. 'But I would have gone for then angel outfit.' Rukia nearly lost her footing and stumbled down the stairs. Finally, she reached the bottom.
'Rukia, you look stunning,' Ulquiorra commented.
She just nodded because she didn't know what to say. It was weird because she wasn't sure whether he found her pretty because she was a boy in a dress or was it because she looked more like a girl. It was confusing. Then, Ulquiorra did the unthinkable. He kneeled down on one knee and offered his hand to her. He smiled and shined like Prince Charming.
'Rukia, may I have your first dance of the night?' Not only that she was shocked but everyone else was also shocked. His fangirls gasped and fainted from joy.
'N-No, No, I can't dance,' she declined and waved her hands.
'It's alright.' He took the opportunity to catch her hand and pulled her close to him. 'I can teach you. I can teach you all the moves of the body...' he purred.
'Rukia...' Byakuya whispered. Something inside was telling him to save her.
'Byakuya-sama?' A deep voice interrupted Byakuya from chasing after Rukia.
A tall man stood in a black suit with a white shirt. A black bow tie fixed neatly around his neck. Half his face was covered up by a white mask. This man was dressed up exactly like the Phantom of the Opera except from the long dark red hair of his which was pulled into a ponytail.
'Are we acquainted?' Byakuya still had no clue who the man was.
'Byakuya-sama,' Rengi ignored Byakuya's question, 'My ladyship would very much enjoy a dance with your good self.' Byakuya looked over Renji's shoulder to see a small petite figure. She looked nervous in her pink kimono but Byakuya soon lost interest.
'Unfortunately, I have other matters that require my attention.'
'Hisana-sama is aware how busy Byakuya-sama is and is willing to wait for the entire night.' His eyes twitched.
'Hisana? Kuchiki Hisana?'
'Hai, Byakuya-sama.'
Byakuya was afraid he would say that. Hisana was an adopted cousin. They had never met each other but it was suggested that they would be engaged in the near future. His grandfather, Ginrei, was very fond of her so refusing a dance with her; upsetting her was not a good option.
Rukia noticed that Byakuya was talking to Hisana but something wriggled inside her. She watched them as they began to dance slowly.
I see Byakuya has finally met his true love.
I should feel happy for him but I...
It's as if I feel... sad...
'What's the matter, Rukia? See something you don't like?' Her head snapped back to look at her dancing partner.
'Huh?'
Ulquiorra's hand slithered down to the curve of her back. He applied a little more pressure to press her more towards him. Rukia was too shocked to say anything. A warm feeling spread across the tops of her cheeks. His piercing emerald eyes were staring at hers directly and ignoring all the excited students around them. The band played a slow romantic piece in the background.
'Our bodies are meant to be closer together,' Ulquiorra advised.
'H-Hai, as... as if to merge with each others?' She bit her lip.
You could have re-phrased that!
'Oh, Rukia, I can think of other ways to merge our bodies together,' he suggested in a low playful manner. A small giggle escaped from him when he saw her turn bright red.
How adorable...
'Pre-Prefect san?' she stuttered helplessly. She had to focus and change the subject.
'Yes, my dearest?'
Easier said than done...
'Wh-What have you dressed up as tonight?'
'Can't you tell?' He flashed a bright smile and revealed his answer. It was only a minor clue but she could definitely see two elongated fangs.
'I'll be your Vampire Knight for the evening,' he offered.
'My Vampire... Knight...?'
'A gentleman vampire who seduces beautiful ladies...' he bent down with his lips hovering over her sensitive flesh, '...and devours her neck.'
Rukia gasped. His hot breath was tickling her skin and giving goosebumps all over her body. She froze up with a warm but weird wave of emotions coarse through her.
What is this funny feeling I'm experiencing...?
'First,' he continued, 'he licks at her maiden skin to help numb the pain...' Her violet eyes widened.
Did I just hear right? He's going to...!
'Byakuya-sama?' a feather-soft voice interrupted. He turned back round to face her.
'Am I boring you, Byakuya-sama?' Hisana asked.
'Did I give you that impression?'
'N-No. It's just... Byakuya-sama, you seem to be... looking elsewhere during our entire dance...' she explained shyly. She didn't even dare to look at him in case she had offended him.
'Am I keeping Byakuya-sama from something important?'
Byakuya's eyes widened. He had kept his eyes locked onto Rukia and Ulquiorra; completely ignoring Hisana.
Why?
Why can't I keep my eyes off Rukia?
Something important...
Why would Rukia be important...to me...?
He remained silent; uncertain how to answer her. He just tried to carry on dancing without getting distracted. But as he swirled Hisana around, he caught a horrific glimpse. Ulquiorra was kissing Rukia's neck! No, he was about to! Byakuya's eyebrows knitted together like a scowl. He was developing a new feeling close to dislike. He couldn't quite work out the intense burning feeling inside him.
The tip of his tongue was only a whisker away when a tall shadow loomed over them. Ulquiorra pulled back to straighten up. Although the prince looked unimpressed, Ulquiorra still managed a chuckle. He thought it was incredibly interesting how the usually cold Byakuya looked annoyed; maybe even jealous...
'Ch-Cheeky-san?' She jerked away from Ulquiorra from embarrassment.
Again, what's with the stutter?
Byakuya's face was cold as usual but his eyebrows were still scowling. Still, you had to admit he looked handsome in his military uniform. He just had effortless model looks.
Wait! Did I just say Cheeky-san is handsome?
The moment Byakuya caught the blushing look on Rukia his own face softened. Tonight, she looked like an angelic princess. The pure white of her dress suited her innocence perfectly. His palm opened up to Rukia without him realising it. He couldn't stop his actions or his words. It was like his brain and heart were functioning separately.
'May I have the next dance?' Those words escaped from Byakuya's mouth quicker than how he registered them. He had no idea what he was doing or why he was doing it. All he knew that it felt natural.
It feels... right...
'You... You may,' she whispered.
Her little fingers curled into his hand and then he gently pulled her away from Ulquiorra. He actually wanted to keep her as far away from Ulquiorra as physically possible. The music changed to a romantic classic duet with the piano and the violin. The two began dancing in silence. Rukia kept her head down. She could hear several whispers but not clear enough to hear the words.
What am I doing! I'm supposed to be a boy, remember! He must think I'm a homo! I'm in a dress, for God's sake!
Byakuya tensed up. He slowly realised his mistake. Everyone thought Rukia was a boy. Even Rukia didn't know he already knew of her real identity. He was here to rescue her but why didn't he just take her home? Why did he have to ask her to dance with him instead? Why is she in his arms?
Maybe I should suggest we head back home...
'Rukia?' his deep voice asked calmly.
She tilted her head up to look at him. Up close, her feminine features were clearly evident. Her eyes were especially captivating. He was caught in a trance. Her beauty was just bewitching.
'That sneaky bitch!' Syayel cursed as he threw evil glares at Rukia.
'How dare that bitch steal a dance with my Prefect-san! I'll teach that midget a lesson!'
With one gesture he poured the entire champagne contents from his glass into his throat. He already had too much alcohol but he didn't care. His mind was set on marching straight up to Rukia and ruining her night. His shiny boot stamped on the bottom of her dress.
'What the-'
Rukia felt something tug her backwards when she tried to continue with her dance. It all happened in slow motion after that. Unsure of what was wrong she tried pulling her dress but at the same time Szayel decided to take his foot off the fabric causing her to jerk violently forward. She crashed into Byakuya and they fell to the floor in a heap.
All the girls gasped. Ulquiorra and the twins stared in absolute shock. There, in the middle of the dance floor, Rukia had pinned Byakuya onto the floor. Oh, but that wasn't the most exciting part. Everyone was more interested in how Rukia's lips were squashed against Byakuya's. The two stared at each unable to move and unable to think properly with their lips still locked together. Rukia's face burnt like it was on fire.
My first kiss!
Byakuya could feel his heart rate speed up beyond belief. They were actually kissing! KISSING!
I think I am in serious trouble...!
Ooh so Byakuya stole Rukia's first kiss! I had this accidental kiss in my head for ages but was waiting for the right moment. Hope you all liked it and especially YuzurihaNoRyuu =p It felt weird writing about Halloween when it's actually the New Year =p But I loved putting Byakuya in his fancy dress! I like a man in uniform! Lol
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the chapter. I'm off to our television centre this weekend. Might get to meet some celebrities backstage...maybe =) Please do leave me a review and let me know what you thought about this chapter =) I get more and more motivated with every review. Ja x
