"You can see my residence from where she lives. There is no need to impose on the S.S. especially when we're busy"Byakuya criticizes. It fell on deaf ears however.
"I can just take Orihime home"Ichigo argues hotly.
"No you won't"Byakuya once again denied his request.
I got up. Everyone looked at me. I just remain silent. Retsu smile politely at Ichigo and Byakuya. I think she was warning them to be quiet. Byakuya looked away vs. Ichigo remain scowling.
"Orihime will remain in good hands so don't worry"Retsu spoke softly. She continues to smile while keeping her blue eyes close. Neither Ichigo nor Uryuu argue against the senior.
"Well I guess that is settled" I sigh and nodded. I turned and left with Retsu.
At the Kuchiki Manor
"I'll be checking up on you"Retsu dished. I met Rukia on the way.
"Yay Orihime you'll be staying with us"Rukia cheered. Byakuya just ordered the maids to show me around.
"Miss Inoue if you need anything else please alert my sister or my staff"Byakuya spoke up.
Rukia and Retsu and I just listen to the head of the manor. I felt obligated to remain on my best behavior especially in the house of the Kuchiki's.
"Hai" I squeak. Byakuya responds by bowing then he vanishes. I watched him leave. Retsu also took her leave.
"Why is your brother doing this?" I asked Rukia once we were alone. I had followed her into my assign bedroom. She moved my lavish bed sheets aside. She started brushing off any dust that maybe there.
"He was ordered by the Head Captain" She shared the much secretive news. I only gasp.
"Why?''I asked. I didn't notice the uneasy looks shared by Tsubaki and Shuno.
Was it possible they knew who she was related too?
"He wouldn't say"Rukia continues. I just nodded my head.
"Oh ok"I shrugged it off. I was under the impression that they were paranoid about Aizen breaching in the S.S. and kidnapping me again thus the sudden secret location. I knew if there was a chance that Aizen was still alive he would do anything and everything in his power to reunite us.
"We can visit the boy's right?" I asked her.
"Hai Chad is already at the Shiba's"Rukia answered cheerfully.
Later on that night
I got up in the middle of the night. I didn't want to bother the maids so I decided to fetch my water myself. I appeared in the grand kitchen. Luckily I remember where it was from the tour I received earlier. I open the stainless steel fridge. I bend over in my sheer nightgown. I was about to grab something when I sense someone else. I quickly stood up. I glance over my shoulder. Byakuya was behind me! He wore a night shirt.
Byakuya remains stoic but he bowed. I continue to eye him. What the hell?
"I'm sorry to startle you Miss Inoue but I was also in need of a drink" He politely answered. I only blushed.
"I am sorry" I spoke. I quickly step aside for him. My bare feet padding on the cold floor. Byakuya eyes me however.
"You didn't get a drink" He observed quietly. I tuck a stray hair behind my ear.
"No, I didn't want to keep you waiting" I answered quickly. He kept his gaze on me. He stepped forward. Byakuya opens the door once more. He reaches in and withdrew a glass for me to fill. I watched in awe.
"It's normally kept chilled for me" He explained the bizarre preparation. I took it shyly.
"Thank you Mr. Kuchiki"I squeak. I felt butterflies in my stomach. He only bows.
I would have lingered but I didn't feel right gawking at him so I left. I sat drinking my water and thinking about him. I don't know why but I had a similar feeling to that of Aizen when we first met. I just sigh.
I did love Ichigo to much to encourage Byakuya's advances. Besides what more could I possibly get myself into? I decided to behave since I was pregnant to begin with. I place my chill glass on the nightstand. I slid my feet under the comforter. I turned on my side. I click the light off.