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A/N: I feel so bad for not updating. I'm sorry! School, and writer's block are not a very nice things lol Thank you so much for the reviews last chapter, I really mean it. I was surprised by how many people liked the chapter and I can only hope you guys like this chapter as much.

Thank you!


A small sigh of exhaustion escaped Renji's lips as he knocked on his Captain's door. He never wanted to see another god damn toilet in his life.

"Enter."

Hearing his captain's voice he grabbed the door handle and slid opened the door.

"Excuse me Captain, but Rin and I just finished cleaning," Renji said closing the door before facing Byakuya.

Byakuya's eyes shifted from the document in front of him to his lieutenant. "And where is Rin?" He asked, noticing the lack of her presence.

"Oh, she went back to the manor. She said she felt dirty or something like that and needed a shower. I guess having to clean so many toilets for the first time would be hard on anyone."

"I see. If that is all then return to your duties."

Renji was on the verge of turning to leave, but realized this would be a great opportunity to initiate his and Rin's operation.

"Hey Captain, can I ask you a question?"

Byakuya wasn't in the mood for stupidity. "Unless it's important you should go ask someone else."

"Well it's about Rin, sir" Renji said, trying to hide his nervousness.

Unconsciously, Byakuya gripped his pen tighter. "Has she done something?"

"No! It's nothing like that. It's just that... I was wondering if you knew if she had a boyfriend or if Rin has her eye on someone."

Byakuya couldn't believe what Renji was asking. Was he mistaken in thinking that Renji and Rin were just friends? He had noticed that they had been spending more time together, but he figured it was because of her recent hospitalization.

Renji couldn't be interested in Rin, could he?Byakuya felt his stomach clenched although his aloof expression hid his uneasiness.

"Renji, do I look like I have enough free time to keep track of Rin's love life. Now if you are done, go." With that, Byakuya returned his attention to his work.

Renji wanted leave and he knew that he should leave, but he also knew he had to press the matter a bit more. He wanted to get a reaction out of Byakuya. "Do you think she might be interested in someone like….me?" Renji kept his eyes on his captain, looking for any uncharacteristic actions.

Byakuya rested his pen on top of his desk, returning his gaze to his lieutenant.

"Renji, could it be that you are interested in my niece?" His voice was as smooth and cold as ever, despite the little green-eyed monster roaring inside him.

Awkwardly, Renji scratched the back of his head and chuckled softly. "Would it be a problem if I said yes?"

"A problem? Yes, but only for you. Instead of going after my niece, would it not be wiser if you went after someone more in your league. "

Renji wasn't sure if Byakuya was trying to actually give him helpful advice or insult him by stating that he didn't have a chance. "I know Rin is part of the Kuchiki clan, but that doesn't mean I don't have a shot at her."

"Does it not though?"

Renji was taken aback by his captain bluntness. "No. It's just means I have to work twice as hard," he replied.

"I suppose you wouldn't give up. Then let me give you advice, it doesn't matter how hard you try because if there is someone better than you after Rin you will lose."

"Oh, is there someone else after her?"

"I said if." Byakuya could tell that Renji was trying to fish for information. It was obviously was about Rin, but what about Rin. Was he trying to find out information to help him win her over?

"If you have nothing else to discuss other than my niece then you should get back to work."

"Yes, sir." Renji did a quick bow and left his captain's office.

Once inside his own office, Renji slammed his fists against his desk before taking a seat in his chair.

Damn it! I know I shouldn't be angry because it's not as if I really like Rin, but just the thought of Byakuya thinking that I'm not good enough for her, just pisses me off. And to top it off, none of my questions fazed him. I suppose I'm going to have to try harder.


The sound of men's grunts and yells filled the spacious training room as Renji and Byakuya supervised the sparing between their men. Renji stared at his captain from the corner of his eyes who was busy keeping his smoking grey eyes on his men. After yesterday's failed attempt in Byakuya's office Renji was even pumped to try again today.

"Rin sure looked pretty today," Renji stated candidly. "I mean she made cleaning toilets look sexy."

Renji wanted to smack himself for sounding like an idiot. "She made cleaning toilets look sexy." My God, I sound like I have a weird fetish for toilets and hot girls.

Byakuya ignored his lieutenant and kept his eyes focused on his men.

"Rin sure has the pretty eyes, don't you think?" Renji waited for a response, but nothing.

"She also has a pretty smile, huh?" But still no response.

"You know, you and Rin both have similar hair. Her hair always smells nice, like fresh spring flowers. I love that smell!"

Hearing Byakuya's smooth voice caught Renji off guard. "Renji, are you insulting me by saying that my hair smells like a woman or are you trying to tell me that you like the way my hair smells?"

Renji tensed at the sudden realization of how homoerotic his comment sounded. "Captain, I meant that you and Rin both just have nice hair, that's all! I only think Rin's hair smell nice!"

"Renji, calm down. It was a joke," Byakuya stated calmly with a very small smirk.

Renji's expression was a cross between relief and disbelief. Honestly, whenever Byakuya tried to make a joke, Renji could never tell and it went right over his head. His captain's sense of humor was as dry as a desert.

"Oh..." Renji needed to think of something to bring the subject back to Rin. "You know who has a great sense of humor, your niece. She tells the best jokes. "

"Hmm."

Renji smiled at getting a reply. That's it fall in to my little trap!Renji chuckled mentally.

"Hey captain did you know Rin's favorite kind of flower are hydrangeas?"

"No."

"Yeah, she loves purple and blue ones the best. Did you know she loves sweets?"

"Yes."

"Oh... well did you know that she's ticklish on her sides?"

"No," Byakuya answered. He was getting slightly annoyed with Renji's inquiry though it did provide him with information.

Time to go in for the kill, Renji chuckled mentally. "Did you also know she's ticklish in the inner part of her thighs?"

This caught Byakuya's attention. He glanced at Renji from the corner of his eyes. The thought of Renji placing his hands between Rin's legs was not an image he wanted to picture. He felt a peg of jealousy rise within him. Renji noticed the bitter stare he was getting from his captain.

"Renji have you-"

Renji cut off the noblemen before he could finish his accusation. "I only know this because she told me," he said openly.

Hearing this put Byakuya's mind at ease, though he did wonder how Rin first came to learn of this ticklish spot.

"How did she know?" Byakuya asked sounding as if he really didn't want to hear the story.

"Know what?" Renji asked.

"About her tickle spot."

"Oh, it's all thanks to Toki. He nearly gave Rin a heart attack when he attacked her," Renji exclaimed, shaking his head with a smile.

"Toki," Byakuya repeated. So, a man did touch her? I must find out where he lives.

Lying to himself, Byakuya convince himself that his revenge was to bring honor back to the clan, not out of his feelings for Rin.

"Yeah, he was really scary. He was this huge, hairy and brown beast."

Byakuya couldn't help, but to picture poor Rin cowering in fear underneath a seven foot, idiotic manic as he had his way with her.

"Please, stop it!" Rin yelled, trying to get her attacker off her.

"Sorry girlie, but I'm going to have my way," the man replied, sticking his hand between Rin's knees. As he trailed his hand up the inside of her thigh, Rin gave a sob laugh.

"Oh so you're ticklish," the man grinned before tickling her even more.

"Stop it please!" Rin laughed and cried at the same time.

Renji frowned when he realized his captain wasn't listening. "Yo! Captain, are you listening?"

Byakuya blinked at his lieutenant. "Of course." He pushed away his thoughts.

"As I was saying, Rin threw Toki off of her and Ichigo stepped on him which killed him."

"Stepped on him, how?" Byakuya raised an eyebrow, not quite sure how could Ichigo step on the monstrous man Renji had described.

"With his shoe, how else would you step on a spider?"

Byakuya was dumbstruck. This whole time he was thinking that Toki was the name of Rin's victimizer, but it was just the name of some stupid spider.

"I see," Byakuya replied irritated now.

"I was thinking maybe I test out that tickle spot sometime am I right or what?" Renji joked, nudging Byakuya in his arm as if he and Byakuya were old drinking buddies.

Byakuya clenched his hands into fists as he felt the urge to punch his lieutenant.

"Ken Yamaguchi keep your wrist straight and never take your eyes off your opponent," Byakuya instructed, staring at the young man.

"Yes sir!"

After a second of making sure Yamaguchi followed what he said, he turned to face Renji, with a look that could kill.

"I'm not sure what your sudden obsession with my niece is about, nor do I care," Byakuya tried to keep his voice calm and low as possible, not wanting to distract his men, "What do I care about is how you talk about her because she is part of my clan, so when you disrespect her in such a crass way, you are disrespecting me. I will not tolerate such disregard. When everyone is done, you will clean the training room spotless."

Renji could tell that he went too far with his comment. The coldness that Byakuya's ash colored eyes held made him feel like a child being reprimanded.

"Yes, sir" Renji eyed the room and notice that the training room was lot bigger than he thought.

"And Renji, I would reframe from talking to me the rest of the training session."

Renji understood that his comment was rude and crude to say the least especially because Byakuya was technically Rin's uncle and a member of her family, for now he would keep his mouth shut, well at least until he came up with more ideas.


Byakuya stared at the document in front him as his face fell into a scowl. No matter how hard he tried concentrating his mind drifted to Rin and Renji. Four days after the training session he held with Renji, Renji wouldn't shut up about Rin. Every chance he had he talked about her he would.

"Hey captain what do you think Rin is doing right now?"

"Captain Kuchiki, do you think Rin looks better in red or blue?"

"You know what captain I wish Rin was here."

And if Renji's constant chattering about Rin wasn't enough to annoy him then it was Renji's need to persistently touch her. Every time he went and checked on those two, Renji would act like some deprived man that has never seen a woman and be all over her.

Yesterday he found Rin caged in between the bathroom wall and Renji. Byakuya wanted to send Rin home to get away from that damn lecher, but he refused to treat her any differently. She would carry out her punishment, just like anyone else. However, he did put Renji in his place, which did make him feel a little better though he was sure if he used Senbonzakura then that would had made him feel way better.

A small sigh escape his lips as he rested his pen on the desk. He stood up, deciding to go check on them, and hoped that a visit would calm his mind so he could get back to work.

With every step, he took in the empty hallway, his mind wonder to every possible situation he was going to find Rin and Renji. He just hoped to find them in their clothes. As he approached the bathroom, he could hear Rin.

"What do you mean I'm doing it wrong?"

"Here let me help you." He heard Renji say.

"Wait! What are doing?" Rin yelled.

Before Rin scramble off her hands and knees, Renji had crawled on top of her. His chest hovered above her back as his body molded to hers. His knees were in between her legs and his hands rested on top hers. Rin could feel the warmth of Renji breath against her ear as he talked.

"You need to scrub it circles." He forced her hand that was holding the sponge in small circles against the tile.

"Renji what are you doing?"

His lips brushed against her ear as he whispered, "Your uncle is going to be here any second."

"Then you need to get off of me," she said looking up at the only entrance to the bathroom.

This was too much for her. The feeling Renji's lips against her skin caused her heart to skip beats from the uneasiness and embarrassment she was feeling. She was grateful that Renji was helping her, but did he have to take it this far? Was he trying to get himself killed?

"Renji, you-"

"What is going on here?" Rin was cut off but a low piercing voice.

Byakuya stared at the two in disbelief. Rin was mortified. Her brain tried to come up with a reasonable explanation so Byakuya wouldn't get the wrong idea, but there was no way of explaining it without it sounding like a dumb excuse, and telling the truth was out of the question, like Byakuya would believe "Oh, he was just trying to help me clean."

Renji stared into his eyes with a small smile, "Oh hey captain, I'm just helping Rin clean."

Byakuya narrowed his eyes, "On top of her?"

"Yeah, I was teaching her how to move the right way." There was nothing subtle about the smugness to Renji's voice or his smirk.

With only a couple of piece of clothing separating their flesh, Renji grinded himself into Rin's bottom as he moved her hand into a circle to demonstrate. "See."

Rin's eyes went big at Renji's sudden movement. Between the thinness of her hakama and his, she could feel him in a way she wished she couldn't. The last thing she needed to know was how well endowed he was. Renji was going to get a nice long talk and a punch to the face once Byakuya left.

Byakuya clenched his mouth tight and a deep scowl formed on his face. How dare he?

"Hey Rin what time did you want to come over give me that massage like you promised," Renji said smirking. He knew that he was playing with fire, but since none of his other stunts worked; he needed to cross the line without actually having to cross it. Confusion presented itself on Rin's face.

What the hell is he talking about? She thought.

Byakuya didn't know what was more repulsive: the fact that his lieutenant was mounting Rin or the sly grin on his face thinking that Rin had implied more than an actually massage.

"I suggest you remove yourself," he said, restraining the angry in his voice.

"We're just having fun, captain." Renji nestled his face into the side of her neck causing a giggle to escape her lips.

Byakuya frowned deeply and he glared at Renji. Does he have a death wish?

His voice was low and dangerous, still holding back his growing jealously and rage. "You're not supposed to be having fun when you're getting punished."

"I have to oppose, captain. I'm sure if I were to punish Rin she would have a great time," Renji chuckled, sitting up, so he was no longer leaning over Rin, but he made he sure he was still pressed against her bottom.

Just as Rin was about to move away from Renji, she felt his presence disappear. She hurried to her feet when she heard a loud thud. Renji was slammed against bathroom floor with Byakuya's hand clamping down on his throat, kneeling beside him.

"Renji, it seems that you forgotten what I told yesterday. As Rin's guardian, I'm responsible for her. While she may not understand your disgusting implications, I do and I will not allow you to disrespect her in such a vile way. I do not know what has gotten into you, but I expect you to correct it fast. "

Byakuya released Renji, and stood up, hearing the red head gasp. Despite the fact that he was a little disappointed with himself for acting on impulsive, such as when he was a child; it did feel good to express himself.

"Rin, come."

Rin watched Byakuya walked past her before looking back at Renji, who had his hands around his throat trying to sooth the pain.

"Do not make me repeat myself," Byakuya said, stopping at the entrance, waiting for Rin to come to him. He did his best to keep his voice from sounding harsh and angry. There was no reason for him to take the anger felt towards Renji out on her.

Renji looked up at her and gave a small smile and mouthed the word "go."

Rin wasn't sure if she should go. Renji was hurt because of her and it didn't seem right to leave him there. Sure, he wasn't going to die by no standards and it's not as if he hasn't had his share of punches and beatings before, but it still didn't feel right.

Byakuya was growing tired of waiting, "Rin."

She turned her back on Renji and headed for the doorway. She promised herself that she would make it up to him.

"You're dismissed from the rest of your punishment," he said, once there was a good distance between them and the bathroom. He slowed his pace so she could walk beside him.

Rin wanted to say something, but remained silent. She didn't like the idea of being excused from her punishment so easily; because it meant that Renji was going to clean by himself when she was suppose to help him.

"Why have you been allowing him to act so vulgar towards you?"

He knew Rin could easily put Renji in his place, yet she hasn't. His bluntness caught Rin off guard. She could tell by his voice that he was slightly upset. She figured he was probably mad at the fact that Renji didn't listen to him when he warned him and could care less that Renji was actually hitting on her.

"I thought he's been just joking around. Besides, it's not like he has done anything too bad," she stated, shrugging her shoulders.

Byakuya harshly glanced down at her out of the corner of his eyes, not believing she was defending that moronic idiot of a lieutenant he had. He knew Renji was a good man, which is why he didn't understand his change of manner. Was it possible for Renji to like Rin and was trying to win over her by acting like a jackass?

"Rin I think it would be wise for you to stay away from Renji," he stated, looking forward.

Rin glanced up at him. "Why?"

"His behavior is unacceptable and until he can conduct himself properly you should stay away from him. You do understand what he was has been hinting at all week?"

"Well yeah I'm not a child."

"Good then you understand why you need to stay away from him. The last thing I want is to hear your father yell at me for allowing you to be subjected to such conduct."

Rin slapped Byakuya on his back, "No need to worry about that. Dad would be too busy killing Renji to yell at you if he found out."

He turned and stared at her arm before locking his eyes with hers.

"Sorry," she said, smiling warily and removing her hand.

"Return to the manor," he said as they approached the exit to the building.

He pushed opened the door, holding it for her.

"Fine, I'll see you later" she said, walking off.

Rin glanced over her shoulder to get one last look at Byakuya, but he was gone. I wonder if our plan is working? It doesn't seem like it. He has been acting the same. Maybe he really doesn't like me. He keeps saying as "her guardian" or "it's my responsibility", maybe he's only putting up with me because of mom.


Rin could smell the odor from clean products radiate her body as she walked past the stone white walls. I so need a shower, she thought closing her eyes and enjoying the cool breeze passing through her hair.

She was still a good distant from the manor, but didn't mind. It was nice to be outside and not stuck inside a room. For the last week, she had been trying to stay outside as long as possible, but a certain noblemen always order her back inside before the nightfall, telling she had no business to be out when the sun sets. She reopened her eyes, as she made a left, but just as she turned the corner, she collided into another person.

"Uh," she moaned, falling on her bottom. She glanced at the person who ran into her, and noticed they too were on the ground.

"Are you okay?" Rin asked, standing up and patting the dirt off her butt.

"I'm fine," the man stated, standing up on his own.

Rin instantly recognized the man. "Captain Ukitake! Sorry about that I should have been paying attention."

"Don't worry about it, accidents happen," he said with a genuine smile. "So, where are you going?" Rin couldn't help, but to give the white headed man a once over. He may have been way older than her by a couple of centuries, but that didn't mean she couldn't find him cute. "Back to the manor."

"That's probably wise. You should stay out of the sun. I heard that you were in the hospital a while ago from your mother. I'm glad that you're well now. I'm sorry for not visiting you Rin, but by the time I found out, you happened to be out of hospital."

Rin could hear the sincerity in his voice. "Don't worry about it."

"Listen I was on my way to lunch. Would you care to join me?"

"I would love too, but I kind of smell like I have been bathing in cleaning products and I need shower, so I think I'll pass," she said sadly.

Ukitake raised an eyebrow and gave Rin a curious look.

"It's a long story," she stated, seeing the look he was giving her.

Ukitake took a step forward, closing the distance between them. Rin suddenly felt small. "Well how about you tell me about it over lunch," he said, moving beside her and placing his hand on her back, so he could gentle push her forward. Rin started to walk with him, but very slowly.

"I need to take a show-"

His gentle voice silenced her. "My quarters are closer then the manor and I can provide you with uniform to change into, so that solves your shower problem. Well, that's if you don't mind using my shower that is."

Rin thought about it for a second. "Sure why not?"

Good," he said, removing his hand from her back. "So, how about you start telling me as to why you smell like bleach?"

"Uh...I guess it began with Renji," Rin started. She was going to tell Ukitake the truth, just without some bits of information; such as her feelings for Byakuya and hers and Renji's plan.


Renji had been pacing in his office for the last twenty minutes deciding on his next move. He had just finishing cleaning the rest of bathrooms about an hour ago. It took him twice as long because Rin had left a little before noon. It was already two in the afternoon and he still had so much paperwork to do. However today little incident in the bathroom was not in vein because it provided Renji with more evidence that Byakuya could actually care for Rin more than an uncle should.

The way Byakuya said his words as he scolded him. Byakuya sounded like more of jealous lover then a family member protecting another member. He knew had to come up with a plan that wouldn't allow Byakuya to use the "uncle card" to explain why he actions. He needed a situation where Byakuya had to express his feels as potential lover not of an overprotective uncle. First things were first he had to go buy Rin flowers.

Rin better appreciate the fact that I'm spending my money on her ass. Flowers aren't cheap, he thought leaving to the nearest flower shop.


Byakuya entered the manor in a foul mood. It was one headache after another. He wanted to return home before six, but it was now a little after seven giving him less than hour to get everything in order.

"Welcome home, Kuchiki-sama," a small, blonde headed maid greeted and bowed as he walked right by her in the hallway to Rin's room. He had something important to discuss with Rin.

He gently knocked on her door, waiting for a response. But when one did not come, he knocked again, and this time harder. However with still no reply, a small frown formed on his face and he squeezed the bouquet of flowers in his left hand. Deciding it was okay; he opened the door and stepped in. He was expecting to hear Rin scream at him for just walking in her room, but he was greeted with the sound of silence. Anger and disappointment began to creep into his heart, but he quickly buried those feelings.

Where is she? Did she not return home? Surely, she must have. Did she leave then?

He stormed out of her room and found the same blond maid he walked by moments ago. "Did Rin return from this morning?" He asked.

The maid's gazed dropped to the floor, feeling uneasy under Byakuya's stare.

"She has not, my lord."

Rin's insolence was going to drive him clinically insane. She was worse than her father in the listening department. He had clearly told her to return to the manor and yet she did not.

"Throw these away," he stated, handing over the flowers in his hand over to the young maid. He needed to find Rin and bring her back in the next thirty minutes. The maid examined the blue and purple mix of hydrangeas that she was now holding, thinking it was a shame to throw away such beautiful flowers away. Looking back up, Byakuya nowhere in sight.


A/N: Hmm... I wonder who the flowers were for? lol There you have it and I hoped you liked the chapter. Please feel free to leave a review about it. ^-^