Close to You

Flashback…

The club was full of its regular patrons, mostly young, single professionals who would hang out and unwind, forgetting the day's stress in the corporate world. It was also the hangout of who's who in Karakura Town's show business as well as the society's elite. It was in this posh club that Byakuya and Michiko shared their first kiss.

Both were fighting within themselves the strong attraction they felt for each other. Byakuya felt that he might frighten the 11th Division's 4th seat officer if he became too forthcoming, while the other felt that it was truly insane to fall for one of the greatest and strongest captains of Gotei 13, not to mention the head of the "first of the first" of the four noble families of Seireitei. As both mused over their feelings towards each other, they felt the strong reiatsu of the enemy, and decided to investigate instantly.

As they took their soul candies and shunpoed towards the hollow, Shin and Ayesa took over the Gigais of Byakuya and Michiko. Both Gikongans were overwhelmed at the emotions they consumed and it was Byakuya's soul candy, Shin who told Ayesa to continue consuming the cocktail drinks their principals left while waiting for them.

The club regulars surveyed the handsome couple who were both nursing their drinks and contemplating on the intensity of strong emotions they were experiencing. Ayesa's head was bowed low; embarrassed on the passionate feelings she was having at the soul candy beside her. Unknowingly, Shin was also feeling the same extreme emotions. After finishing their drinks, the bartender surveyed the handsome couple and offered them another round, in which both graciously declined.

The attraction both were feeling for each other were so intense that even the other club regulars near them felt it too. As if on cue, both looked up at each other and out of instinct Shin took Ayesa in his arms and kissed her tenderly. It felt so right, as if they belonged to each other and they were oblivious to their surroundings, both were glorying in the kiss they shared.

It was then that Byakuya and Michiko saw their Gikongans and out of instinct Byakuya shunpoed towards his Gigai, not thinking that both their Gigais were locked in a passionate kiss. As both entered their Gigais, it seemed that destiny made its choice for Byakuya and Michiko.

They were again in the same club, this time on the dance floor. Shin and Ayesa who were dwelling in Byakuya and Michiko's Gigais respectively were celebrating their marriage. Shin was wearing a dark blue silk polo shirt and dark blue pants, his bride wore a soft pink bare back floor length dress, her hair was held up and adorned with crystals,

They were slow dancing and as the song ended, the couples on the dance floor clapped in appreciation to the band that was performing. As the lead singer introduced his next song, both soul candies saw their principals close by and nodded in agreement that the next dance would be theirs. It was then that both Byakuya and Michiko entered their Gigais and smiled at each other.

The next song was a love song, and yet it with a happy beat, as the singer sang, Byakuya would repeat the lyrics by whispering it to his wife's ear.

There is nothing I won't try
just to make you mine
to get a little closer
would be so divine

Shivers of delight consumed Michiko as she heard her husband whisper the lyrics and she laughed as he swung her around, and as she landed gracefully back in his arms, he whispered again the next lyrics.

And every time I see you
you make me come undone
I always watch you near me
in you I found the one

Byakuya was thrilled seeing his wife laugh and as they danced, they saw Yoruichi and Urahara dancing too. As the band sang the chorus, Michiko was surprised as she heard her husband singing along; never did she expect that her noble husband and ice prince of Seireitei could actually carry a tune and a good one at that!

Oh why don't you smile my only star
shine on baby
smile my only star
smile my only star

And as the next stanza of the song was being sung, Byakuya who was holding his wife as they gracefully swayed to the music was actually singing to her. Michiko was speechless, and could only smile at her husband, tears of immense joy welling in her eyes.

With you by my side
girl it feels so right
and now that I'm close to you
I could stay all night

No matter where I go
no matter what I do
in the end your smile
brings me back to you

You shine so true
I can't believe you're mine
and everything may change
but to me you'll always shine

As the song ended, Michiko's arms caressed her husband's neck and brought his face to hers, kissing him tenderly. Byakuya deepened the kiss and she could feel a smile curving on his lips as he sensuously whispered, "Let's go home hanata…"

It was then that both left their Gigais and it was Shin and Ayesa who were kissing passionately on the dance floor. As Byakuya and Michiko left the club, Urahara and Yoruichi looked at each other and smiled knowingly, with Yoruichi commenting "I guess our little Byakuya has indeed grown up!" And both laughed at the retreating couple.

"So… how about dancing again with an honest, handsome, perverted businessman?" Urahara teased his best friend

"Hah! How about you end up dancing with a cat instead?" Yoruichi teased back and both were laughing as they joined the newly wed Gikongans who were passionately kissing and the other dancing couples on the dance floor.

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author's note: happy new year to all! hope you like this chapter, guess its a little over the top with byakuya singing, guess i got carried away with the celebration of new year, and yeah, there was a time i wondered how would he sound like if he sings... : D

reviews are most welcome