A/N: So I am going to change things up. I will no longer be putting in Recaps... I need a break from them because they seem to slow me down. xD I will eventually start them up again. So, I hate to keep you waiting, but continue on with the chapter. ;D
Chapter 11: Getting Caught
Yoruichi stalked down the hall, her tail flowing behind her. She stopped by a partially opened door. Her feline head tilted while her ear perked up. I wonder what he actually haves in this huge mansion of his. He doesn't look like he would have much possessions. She thought to herself.
While the cat-woman continued to search his house, time had passed and the Captain's meeting was over now. As Yoruichi continued to walk throughout the house, coming to his bedroom when she paused, hearing someone enter the house. She instantly recognized the spiritual pressure. Byakuya! She stopped, looking over her shoulder. She waited for what seemed hours, but within minutes, The tall, sophisticated man came into her line of vision.
Byakuya came to a stop, staring down at the cat. Something was off, but yet familiar. His stare got a bit narrow as he studied the strange feline, watching as the black cat blinked it's golden eyes. Sudden surprise took over his features before they went straight. He brought his hand to his face and shook his head, turning his back to the cat.
"Yoruichi... You really think you can sneak into my home without my notice?" The noble asked, a rare smirk to his lips.
I'm caught... Yoruichi thought to herself. Never in her life would she think someone would recognize her in her cat form. She closed her eyes, her head bowing down in disappointment. Suddenly she began to transform back into her human form.
"Well.. It seems I can't fool everybody now." The feline woman said, crossing her arms in front of her bare chest, leaning to the side with a playful smirk.
"Ah, yes. Was there something I could help you with?" Byakuya asked, quite annoyed as he tossed a robe to the woman that had been around.
She slipped on the robe and pulled it to her body before tying it. She pulled her hair out and let it flow down her back. "Actually there was." She said, her tone going serious enough to cause him to turn around to face her. "Kisuke is..." Yoruichi paused. "Everyone in the World of the Living are on edge... Even I am. Is there any news on Aizen's plan?" She asked.
Byakuya stared at her, genuinely confused by this statement of hers. And deep down, a hidden part of him wanted to step out to comfort her. "Still nothing." He confirmed. "Whatever Aizen is planning, it's out of our knowledge. All we know, is the same you know. That he's creating an army with the Hogyoku."
The catwoman nodded. "I see..." She sighed. "I guess it can't be helped, granted, I wish there was more to know. I hate feeling like a sitting duck, you know? It's very frustrating!" She ranted, crossing her arms in frustration and looking off to the side.
She was tense, and it was obvious, Byakuya noted. Against his better judgement, he stepped forward, his hand going to her shoulder. This caused her to look up at him in wonder. "It will be alright, Yoruichi." He promised.
"Byakuya." Yoruichi whispered. She was aching inside. Oh how she hated this! This feeling of vulnerability. And before she knew it, she lunged for him, her arms going around him and her face digging into his chest.
Byakuya sighed, his arms wrapping themselves around her slender body while holding her comfortably against his own. Being here with her, seemed to make him happy. All those memories of hating her in the past seemed to dissolve. His head bowed, closing his eyes before suddenly opening when she pulled away.
"I'm sorry." Yoruichi apologized. "I don't know what came over me-" She was cut off by his hand stroking her cheek and pushing a purple strand out of her face.
"Nothing to apologize for." Byakuya told the female noble, before pulling his hand away and returning to his stiff self. "Do you have a place to stay while you're here?" She shook her head. "Ah.. Well, there is a guest room, feel free to stay if you wish." He said, turning and heading out.
Yoruichi stared in amazement. What could have possibly come over her to make her seem so weak that she would need his comfort. No. She didn't need it, she wanted it. She sighed, her shoulders drooping. Get a hold of yourself Yoruichi. She reminded herself. She walked out, heading to the guest bedroom she was told about.
A/N~ And I shall apologize for the long wait. Hopefully we are getting to good parts. Eh? I don't know. XD We shall see where bottled up feelings will get the two of them, I guess. Will try to update as soon as I can. ^^
