Hello, our favourite Incubus and his lovely human girlfriend is here once again... after more than a year's absence. :)
evenstar lady is here to bring you an update to 'Demons from My Past'. :D I'm on a 12-day holiday right now (having just finished my stint in O&G), but my real vacation hasn't started so I had had some time for writing. I wasn't going to update Demons but I have been receiving reviews from this one Guest who has been reviewing chapter by chapter of this fic. So every morning, I open my email and read her/his reviews and then I find myself going back to read the chapters that were reviewed. And then I just suddenly got around to writing an update. Never underestimate the power of reviews. XD XD
But anyway, thank you for all those who reviewed the last chapter and who sent me PMs (and no, it's not the ending of Demons just yet XD), I hope you will enjoy this new update. And to Guest, you will probably not see this update until you have reached to the end of the fic... but I hope you will continue to enjoy the chapters (because you haven't reached the conflict parts yet) and thank you. :)
DISCLAIMER: Bleach and characters belongs to Kubo Tite. I own the storyline/plot.
I hope you will like this update. (the last update for Demons was in October 2012, oh dear!) The last chapter left off where Byakuya and Rukia reunited and enjoyed some lovely together time (in the shower XD). Meanwhile, Unohana meets Ukitake, her long-abandoned human lover and the older pair also rekindles their love for each other. Everything seems all lovely and jolly... for now.
Enjoy.
"So you are Otousan's longtime lover?" Rukia's eyes were bright with happiness as she stood with Unohana in the garden.
The Succubus nodded.
The two females had left the living room to walk in the garden together, while Byakuya and Ukitake went out to purchase beverages.
"So that was why he never courted another woman!" Rukia put her hands together, smiling. "I was always wondering if Otousan was going to get a mother for me. But then, I was content enough as a little kid because I didn't want to share him." Rukia chuckled.
Unohana smiled. "I would never take your father away from you, Rukia."
"No, I didn't mean it that way!" Rukia shook her head earnestly. "I'm very happy for you and Otousan! I mean, it's been rather lonely for him. And since he never mentioned you to me, I was always wondering why he never looked for a woman to settle down with."
Unohana looked across the garden. "Probably because it was the part of his life that was the most painful to remember. Being betrayed and deserted by your cowardly indecisive partner."
Rukia glanced at Unohana. "I do not blame you, Unohana-sensei. And Otousan doesn't, either. Whatever happened, happened. " Rukia looked at the night sky. "You hurt Otousan the last time… so it would be wonderful if you could make him happy again…" A smile curled Rukia's lips. "… because you truly are the only one who can do so."
Unohana's eyes widened. I see. She's just a human and her perception is straightforward and simple… but because of that, she makes all the right decisions in her life.
The Succubus turned to the human girl. "Rukia, I hope you can forgive me for my past mistake… and for keeping you and Byakuya apart for some time."
Rukia smiled as she took Unohana's hands. "There is nothing to forgive in the first place, Unohana-sensei."
xXxXx
The two demons walked back to their cars after bidding farewell to Rukia and Ukitake. It was after dinner, and night had fallen.
"Byakuya, there is something I have to tell you," Unohana turned to the Kuchiki heir.
"I sensed that much," Byakuya replied as he stopped before his own car. "Something that you probably could not say in front of the Ukitakes, sensei?"
Unohana nodded. "Your Grandfather has been moving around Tokyo for a month now, on his own."
Byakuya's grey eyes momentarily widened, before narrowing. "I see."
"You know what I'm trying to say, don't you, Byakuya?"
The Incubus and Succubus looked at each other, and then Unohana spoke again."He'd have known about Rukia."
xXxXx
Rukia grinned as she dashed through the front door of her house, and clumsily locking it in her haste. Otousan was out tonight with Unohana-sensei, and he had told his daughter to lock up early for the night. Rukia was alright with the arrangements, until she received a text message one hour ago.
'Rukia, I am tasked to watch over you tonight at home. Otousan gave me a call earlier this morning, he was worried that you would be alone tonight. I will be over by your window at seven. -Byakuya-'
Rukia dashed up the stairs, taking it two at a time. She opened her bedroom door and hurried inside, before dashing to the curtains and pulling them apart.
Byakuya smiled gently at her from behind the locked balcony glass door, as he leaned easily against the wall outside.
Rukia felt a huge smile curl her lips and she hurriedly unlocked the balcony doors. Byakuya stepped in as she pushed it open.
"Did you wait long? I'm sorry I took some time, I-"
Her words were cut off as Byakuya swiftly embraced her, his hands circling tight around her body.
"I missed you," Byakuya murmured softly into Rukia's hair as they stood together like that.
"We just saw each other yesterday, it's only been under twenty-four hours!" Rukia's muffled voice came from somewhere near Byakuya's chest.
"I know." Byakuya smiled as he closed his eyes, resting his chin easily on the top of his lover's head. "What do you do to me, Rukia?"
"Why is it my fault?" Rukia struggled against Byakuya, protesting. The Incubus smiled and only pressed her tighter against him.
"That I do not know." Byakuya's voice was emotionless, but Rukia knew he was teasing. "It could be your hair, or maybe the way you walk. It could be the scent of the soap you use, or the way you blush…" Byakuya's voice lowered, suddenly becoming husky. "… that makes me keep yearning."
"Nonsense!" Rukia struggled again. "And stop cutting off my words by hugging me so tightly!"
Byakuya only chuckled and pressed her even closer to him. After a full minute, he bent down and lifted her up in his arms before carrying her to the bed. "Time to rest," he spoke in his deep voice.
He placed Rukia gently on the bed before slipping in beside her. Rukia chuckled and wrapped her arms around Byakuya's waist as he idly played with her hair.
"Byakuya?"
"Hmmm?" The Incubus rested his chin on the top of Rukia's head.
"I really like it like this." Even though he could not see her face, Byakuya knew Rukia was blushing.
"I do too." Byakuya pulled his human lover closer to him. "Rest now, Rukia."
To his surprise, Rukia nudged him with her finger. "Byakuya, your wings…" Rukia spoke, her voice a little mischievous.
Byakuya pulled back slightly and raised an eyebrow at her.
Rukia stared back at him expectantly, waiting.
Then the enormous grey wings exploded behind Byakuya's back once again. Rukia gasped and looked up at them happily. As she watched, one wing lowered down above them and brushed her on the cheek. Rukia giggled.
"You are not afraid?"
She turned to him at the deep voice. Byakuya's eyes were soft and silvery as he looked intently at her.
"No." Rukia snuggled closer to him, and linked her small hands around his waist. "Why should I be? You are just a six hundred-year-old life-sucking demon."
Byakuya could not help but let out a chuckle at her straightforwardness.
"And you forget…" He looked down at her voice. "… I am Ukitake Rukia."
His eyes softened in their liquid silver, as he stared down at her. "I know," he murmured and closed his arms around her.
Ever since Rukia found out that Incubi and Succubi could show their true forms whenever they chose, she often asked Byakuya to materialize his wings in front of her whenever they were alone. At first, Byakuya was resistant to the idea. Him materializing his wings brought forth his true demonic form in appearance, and the Incubus would not have preferred Rukia to see him so frequently like this. But he soon realized that Rukia wasn't afraid at all, but rather fascinated by his true form.
Now Rukia rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes contentedly. Byakuya's pair of grey wings slowly lowered over demon and human, encasing them in the warmth before dissolving into nothingness.
And then it was just two lovers, two lovers sleeping peacefully in each other's arms.
xXxXx
"It was a very good presentation, Mister Kuchiki. Well done, and we look forward to working with Azaris very soon."
"Thank you very much." Byakuya spoke in his emotionless tone, and gave a polite bow to the group of executives and shareholders as they joined in to applaud him. The Incubus waited until they had been ushered into the elevator, before he started to walk in the direction of his office suite.
"That was nice, Byakuya! You nailed it!" Renji smiled as he walked alongside his superior.
"Prepare the manuscript immediately," Byakuya instructed, causing his subordinate's jaw to drop.
"And here I thought you were going to give us a day off for clinching the contract. You evil demon."
"Do not overstep your boundaries, Abarai," Byakuya remarked in his cool tone.
"How come Rukia can call you that?" The red-haired Incubus shouted at the back of his superior, but Byakuya had already made a right turn to his office suite. Renji could not see it, but a very tiny hint of a smile was playing on the lips of the Kuchiki heir.
He had not told Rukia that he had a very important presentation today, knowing that she would not allow him to spend time with her last night if he had. But last night had been very satisfying, and he had had a very good rest. Byakuya had drifted off to sleep with Rukia in his arms, and his sleep had been a content, dreamless one. This morning, he had woken up early to head to the office… and Rukia had been particularly adorable, even in her sleep. She had unconsciously snuggled closer and stubbornly held onto him when he had tried to get out of bed. Byakuya had dropped a little kiss on her nose before he regretfully left the house.
"Mister Kuchiki." Hisagi greeted Byakuya as he walked past the secretary's table.
"Hisagi. A cup of the usual, less sugar."
"Hai, Mister Kuchiki." Hisagi smiled and nodded.
Byakuya pushed open his suite door and entered his office.
"SURPRISE!" Byakuya's eyes widened momentarily but then the Incubus smiled as he immediately recognized the voice… and the scent of its owner. The person he had just been thinking about.
"This is a surprise." The Incubus walked forward but Rukia stepped backward out of reach, with a mischievous smile.
"I just finished class so I thought I'd come give you another visit. I told Hisagi not to tell you that I was in your office, so I could surprise you. When you are finished for work, we could go for dinner somewhere. Otousan won't be home till night, so he asked me to have my own dinner plans."
"I see." Byakuya took another step closer to Rukia but her mobile phone rang. Giving Byakuya a smile, Rukia turned her back as she picked up her phone.
"Hello?"
Byakuya walked forward until he was standing directly behind Rukia.
"Oh, hi! How's everything? You mean, the protein samples? Yes yes, they are in the third fridge."
Byakuya leaned in close and nibbled gently on Rukia's earlobe, noting the way her body shivered slightly in surprise and pleasure. Rukia tried to shake the Incubus off but he hooked his chin at her shoulder and continued to nuzzle effortlessly at her neck. A small giggle escaped Rukia and she immediately clapped a hand to her mouth, as Byakuya allowed himself a tiny smile of satisfaction.
"H-Huh? N-No, nothing. What were you saying?" Rukia shot Byakuya the fiercest look she was capable of.
The only answer she got was his firm strong arms encircling her waist, as Byakuya began to trail feathery kisses along her pulse point.
Rukia bit down on her lip, trying not to utter any sound that might give her away.
At that moment, there was a smart knock on the door… before it opened. "Mister Kuchiki, your coff- Oh."
Hisagi's eyes were round in surprise, as he took in the sight in front of him. Byakuya and Rukia stared back at him in surprise, Byakuya's arms wrapped around Rukia as he stood behind her, his mouth close to her neck.
"Pardon me, Mister Kuchiki." Hisagi coughed. "Your coffee will be outside, when you are… ready."
That being said, the polite Incubus hurriedly closed the door.
This time, Rukia's glare was murderous. Byakuya released his lover and gave her some space, as she angrily mouthed words at him while listening to her friend talking on the phone. It looked very much like she was saying 'I'm going to kill you' but Byakuya could not have cared less, Rukia was looking very adorable at the moment and it was taking all of his self-restraint not to kiss her on the spot.
But before Byakuya could even entertain that particular notion, another knock sounded at his office door. Byakuya suppressed a sigh. They just couldn't allow him to indulge himself, could they?
Hisagi poked his head in. "Mister Kuchiki, Mister Schiffer requests a minute."
"Granted." Byakuya nodded and walked toward his desk as the door opened a little wider. Rukia was still talking on the phone as she moved to stand near the bookcase. She bowed slightly when she saw the green-eyed Incubus from the long-ago dinner ball walk into the office suite.
"Schiffer." Byakuya greeted the Incubus as he approached the office desk.
"Kuchiki." Ulquiorra nodded. "I see everything has worked out between you and your beloved. I offer my best wishes."
"Arigato. And for recommending Azaris to the shareholders. We sealed several contracts this week."
"The same for our side, thank you for sending some business partners over."
Byakuya settled down elegantly at his desk. "I do not believe you came over for merely a thank you."
Ulquiorra took the seat opposite Byakuya. "No, not really. I came… because I caught wind of the news that Kuchiki Ginrei is back in town."
Byakuya looked up, and noticed that Rukia was now looking at them from behind the bookcase. She had finished her phone call and Byakuya wondered why it had to be so short, he would have preferred her to have been distracted by something.
"You have very capable informants." The Kuchiki heir put his hands together on the desk. "And you came here today…?"
"To inquire if anything has changed between our alliance. As we both know, your grandfather isn't very fond of the Schiffer clan. In fact, he isn't actually fond of any clan except his own."
Byakuya leaned back in his seat. "Nothing has changed. My grandfather hasn't officially returned to Azaris, but I will inform him of the diplomacy with the Schiffer clan when he does. I am sure he would agree, with the business revenues thriving between our companies."
"I see. I look forward to the good news then. Arigato." Ulquiorra stood up and bowed. He turned and walked to the door, stopping by the bookcase to turn his green eyes on Rukia. "Ukitake-san."
"Schiffer-san." Rukia politely bowed.
"I must extend my well wishes to you, and to Kuchiki-san. It is a hard road ahead, but you appear a lot stronger than you look."
"Arigato." Rukia bowed again, as Byakuya watched from his desk.
"I take my leave." Without another word, Ulquiorra exited the office suite and closed the door.
"Er…" Rukia turned to Byakuya as she walked to his desk. "… so your grandfather is back?"
Byakuya's voice was soft. "It is not a matter of worry."
"Not a matter of worry, that you decided not to tell me about it?" Rukia inquired, her voice knowing.
Byakuya looked up. Rukia was gazing at him. There was no accusing tone in her voice, neither was there fear.
"He is in Tokyo, and has been for some time. He did not let anyone in our clan know, so apparently he's moving about on his own. And… I think he might know about us."
Rukia nodded, as she sat down opposite Byakuya.
Byakuya went on to explain. "I'm waiting for his official return here. The minute he does, I'm going to introduce you immediately to him."
Rukia's eyes widened. "Immediately?"
Byakuya nodded. "It is natural, after all. I would want my grandfather to meet the girl I am in love with."
Rukia fought the blush that rose in her cheeks, to no avail. She felt Byakuya touch her hand across the table, before he pulled it firmly yet gently forward. Rukia's gasp connected with Byakuya's lips as he kissed her across the table. She heard the click, and knew Byakuya had used the remote to lock his office door.
"Maybe we should have dinner early?" The Incubus murmured against Rukia's lips, his voice husky.
xXxXx
"Hisana-sama, are you alright?" The young maid stared at the Succubus with concern.
"It's alright, Hinata… I'm fine." Hisana managed a small smile, her lips slightly pale. She was sitting at the beautiful pavilion of the mansion, staring out over the garden.
"Hisana-sama, you haven't been eating or sleeping well. Please,… take something to eat." The maid gestured to the bowls of food on the table.
Hisana smiled and shook her head slightly.
"Is it because of Kuchiki Byakuya?" Hisana looked up at her mother's voice, as the older Succubus walked up to her daughter.
"Mother… you should know better than anyone… that it is not mainly because of Byakuya-sama," Hisana spoke, her voice soft. She put her hands together as she closed her eyes. And in her mind, the image easily appeared… of the human girl identical to her in appearance, bright violet eyes… so strong…
Rukia.
"Then it is because of the human girl." Hisana's mother guessed as she sat opposite her daughter. "Hisana… it is not your fault." This time, the older Succubus's voice was firm.
"Is it not?" Hisana whispered. "It is by fate that we met again. And this right here, this is my punishment."
"Hisana…" Her mother reached out for her daughter.
"I stole her happiness a long time ago." Hisana gripped her hands together, as they were starting to tremble. "And I thought her long dead. But… she survived, and grew up magnificently. It is no wonder Byakuya-sama fell in love with her… she is… beautiful."
The Succubus closed her eyes, as a tear slid down her cheek.
xXxXx
"It is Byakuya's birthday in three days!" Rukia exclaimed as she walked past countless shops, her eyes frantically scanning the display glass.
"Calm down, Rukia," Matsumoto chuckled as she linked arms with the human girl. "Let's go have lunch first, I'm really hungry."
It was Byakuya's birthday in three days, and Rukia had been very excited at the prospect. However, she was at a loss at what to get her boyfriend, who could afford almost anything under the sun. Rukia wanted to get him something really special, the problem was deciding what was special enough to buy as a birthday present for Byakuya. And so, she had enlisted the help of an enthusiastic Matsumoto to come along shopping with her, in hopes of brainstorming the perfect gift for the Incubus.
"B-But…" Rukia's protests were useless as the Succubus dragged the human girl over to a fancy restaurant in the shopping mall.
Ten minutes later, Rukia and Matsumoto were seated with plates of expensive pasta set out before them. The Succubus picked up a fork. "Dig in."
Rukia nodded hesitantly and then put some food into her mouth.
"Good?"
Rukia nodded again but then she put her fork down for a while. "I want to start shopping again as soon as we finished eating, Rangiku-san. Byakuya's birthday is right around the corner… and I want to get him something really special." Rukia smiled happily.
Matsumoto waved her hand dismissively. "I already got it. You, me, and Renji can team up on this."
"Oh?" Rukia's eyes were round. But she was interrupted when a breathless Renji appeared at the table.
"Yo! I practically ran all the way here!" Renji settled into the seat next to Matsumoto and quickly gave his menu order to the waiter.
"Right you did. More like cruising over here in your Lamborghini after a quick one at Aiko's." Matsumoto winked at a mortified Rukia. She turned to Renji. "I was just telling Rukia that we already made arrangements for Byakuya's birthday present."
"Yeah, we did!" Renji's eyes were wide with excitement. "Wait till you hear it!"
"Oh? Really?" Rukia smiled eagerly. "Did you all get the present already?"
"Well…" Matsumoto glanced at Renji. "We… already have the present. It's just… the repackaging that needs some work."
"That's great!" Rukia clapped her hands together. "What's the present?"
Matsumoto gave her a sly smile. "You are the present."
"I- WHAT!?"
Renji chuckled. "See, I told you she would react this way." He reached for his ice drink. "Wonder if it's her expressions that turn Byakuya on…"
Matsumoto shot Renji a warning look before smiling reassuringly at Rukia. "Rukia, you said you wanted to get him something really special. Do you know what is the most special thing to an Incubus?"
Rukia shook her head slowly.
"Well… it is love." Matsumoto stated simply. "For us demons, who prey on humans and engage in sexual activities with them or other demons… the most important gift we can ever obtain in our immortal life… is to have meaning while being together with the partnerwe are with. Not purely lust, which is what the core of demons like us are based on."
Renji made a disbelieving sound.
"A lot of Incubi and Succubi go without ever discovering the meaning of these things. Therefore, sex is just sex… it's exhilarating, but just… meaningless. For those lucky enough to have found their soulmates…" Matsumoto smiled. "… to make love to their beloved… is a gift they treasure to the end of their lives, if there be one."
Rukia's eyes widened.
The Succubus smiled. "Now, Byakuya's birthday this year will be really special… because this is the first he will be celebrating with you. That's why Renji and I came up with this plan."
"I'm just interested in the mechanics…" Renji laughed. "Matsumoto's more bothered with the this whole meaning thing."
"I…" Rukia's voice was careful.
"What do you think?" Matsumoto smiled. "Of course we won't force you if you don't want to. But we think it will be really special for Byakuya."
Really special for Byakuya.
"I…" Rukia started to smile. "I hope he likes… me then."
xXxXx
I didn't sign up for this.
Rukia stared in shock at the beautifully decorated racks and boxes, feeling awkward and terribly embarrassed. She was already starting to regret her decision. How was this going to be a special birthday gift for Byakuya?
She had left the shopping mall yesterday without buying a thing for Byakuya, while Matsumoto and Renji went back to 'fine-tune' their birthday plans. Today, Matsumoto had picked Rukia up at home before meeting Renji at a posh town area. Now, they had steered Rukia directly to a Carine Gilson lingerie boutique. It was apparently a designer lingerie label, luxurious enough for only the high-class people to afford… something definitely not in Rukia's scope of finance. She stared at the price tags of the products, and blanched. Their designs were also very sexy and racy, as Rukia looked them over. Matsumoto, meanwhile, was completely at ease as she browsed through expensive sets of the designer lingerie, humming a little as she went. Renji was busy flirting with the busty saleswoman.
Rukia gingerly moved over to the Succubus. "Rangiku-san? I don't think I can afford this."
"Of course you don't! I will be the one buying it. You just wear them and make them look good!" Matsumoto smiled.
"I… cant." Rukia shook her head. "I'm not… very good at this at all, Rangiku-san."
The Succubus turned to the human girl. "Rukia… it's you Byakuya loves, honey. Actually, he couldn't care less what you are wearing anyway… but as I said, you are the present, we are just going to repackage you." She turned back to the hangers of lingerie. "I still remember his expression when he first saw you during that celebratory ball, when you wore that emerald dress. I hope we can achieve the same effect."
Rukia blushed, as Matsumoto let out a gasp of gleeful delight. "I found it! This will be perfect!"
Rukia looked at the lingerie set Matsumoto picked out, and her eyes widened. It was a dark purple designer brassiere, the shade of colour so dark almost to black, with edges embroidered with beautiful French lace. The brassiere was low-cut with thin flimsy straps, with a matching set of lace panties.
Rukia felt her cheeks heat up again.
Matsumoto's eyes were big with excitement. "This is perfect, Rukia! Look, it matches your eyes perfectly! Byakuya will have a nosebleed right there and then!" She laughed triumphantly.
Rukia felt the heat spread to her whole face.
Oh no no no.
xXxXx
Byakuya reached his office suite and opened the door. It was early morning and he was eager to begin work for the day.
Today was his birthday… and for the first time in a long time, Byakuya was excited. Because today would be the first time he would be celebrating a year older… with Rukia by his side.
The Incubus hadn't told his girlfriend that it was his birthday today, and he wasn't sure if she knew it secretly because she gave no indication that she was aware of the occasion. He did not want to fluster her, he would just leave work early and take her out for dinner… maybe a romantic candlelight dinner and then a dance where he could get to hold her a little closer… and then maybe they could go home and do things which involved a lot more than closer…
Byakuya allowed a little smile to play on his lips. The Kuchiki heir took out his phone and typed a message to Rukia.
'Rukia, would you care for dinner today? I can pick you up at work. -Byakuya-'
He walked over to his desk and took his seat, before picking up his pen. The notification sound of an incoming text greeted him seconds later.
'I might be busy till late tonight. Maybe after that? I will call you. -Rukia-'
Byakuya ignored the slight disappointment as he read the words. It was alright, Rukia must have some serious commitments. The Incubus briefly contemplated if he should tell her that it was his birthday today, but then brushed the idea aside. That sort of behaviour was almost like that of a spoiled child, and Byakuya would not lower himself to that extent. Additionally, that action would force Rukia to abandon her work for the day to spend time with him, and it would be highly selfish of him.
His thoughts were interrupted, however, when the door to his office suite opened.
"Happy birthday!" Matsumoto sang as she approached his table, wearing a short blue office dress that opened generously at the front. "How are you feeling today?"
Byakuya leaned back in his chair. "Knock the next time you plan to enter my office."
"Someone's feeling grouchy." The Succubus gave a high-pitched laugh. "I wonder why." She leaned forward eagerly. "So… what are the birthday plans like?"
Byakuya busied himself with the office documents, not looking up. "There are no plans," he answered curtly.
"None?"
"None at all."
"That's boring."
"That will be no business of your concern."
"What about Rukia?" Matsumoto smiled mischievously.
"Rukia is busy." Byakuya finally looked up. "She has other commitments, and I forbid you to tell her about today."
"Awww… just like a caring boyfriend," Matsumoto smiled and started to walk out of the suite. "But anyway, happy birthday. Hope you will enjoy your day today." The Succubus winked.
Byakuya watched the door close behind her.
He was already starting to be in a bad mood.
Byakuya parked his Porsche the closest he could manage to the elevators of his apartment suite. He did not feel like walking much.
In fact, he did not feel much… at all.
Work had been tiring as usual, and he had to endure countless of Azaris staff members come to offer their birthday greetings. They even had a mini celebration of sorts at the company cafeteria that he was practically forced to attend. Byakuya simple ate a small piece of the expensive tiramisu cake, and curtly ordered everyone back to work.
All through the day, he received nothing from Rukia. No text messages, no phone calls. To her, it was just another ordinary day… and Byakuya had decided he couldn't be selfish. He would go home in the evening, change into fresh clothes, and go surprise Rukia at her flower shop tonight. A kiss from her on his birthday would be nothing short of heaven, and he would ask for nothing more.
Now Byakuya pressed the panel in the elevator and watched as it ascended to his apartment suite. As the elevator doors opened, the Incubus stepped into his luxurious home.
Byakuya's eyes widened.
The lights in his apartment suite were dimmed down golden, and dozens of tall white candles were arranged around the living room and along the walkway to the kitchen and up the stairwell to the bedroom.
But the Incubus could detect that one scent, even through the countless thickly scented candles.
Rukia is here.
Byakuya felt his heart lift in happiness as he strode toward the kitchen, glancing at the burning candles with amusement and curiosity. Did Rukia do all this? Why? Did she actually know it was his birthday today?
The Incubus arrived at the kitchen, noting the fancy silver cutlery all laid out on the dining table. He caught sight of the lovable petite figure standing at the stove, her back to him covered with a white robe. Byakuya's eyes immediately softened.
"Rukia." He let her name fall from his lips slowly, like he always did.
She turned around in surprise, and Byakuya's eyes widened as he saw what she was really wearing.
The white robe he had seen from behind was made of satin, and it was short, just covering half of Rukia's upper thigh. The satin robe did not have a belt to hold it together, so it was left open revealing what Rukia was wearing inside. Byakuya's eyes lingered on the fair skin of Rukia's legs before settling on the sexy purple French lace brassiere and lace panties she had on. The dark shade of purple easily highlighted the creamy fair skin of Rukia's cleavage and her entire body… all for his eyes only.
The Incubus felt his inner demon give a satisfied growl of approval, as some warmth immediately redirected themselves to his nether regions.
"Happy birthday, Byakuya." Rukia's timid voice broke his intense thoughts. The Incubus looked down at his girlfriend who now stood directly in front of him, she was unconsciously trying to pull the hem of her satin robe lower over her legs. Standing on tiptoes, she kissed him on his left cheek… Byakuya felt her lips burn a spot on his pale skin.
"Rukia." He was grateful his voice came out in the usual emotionless tone, his throat was feeling oddly dry. "What is this?"
"I…" Rukia waved her hand unnecessarily, causing her robe to open a little further. "It's a surprise… for your birthday! I'm sorry I had to lie to you earlier about work." Rukia smiled, her violet eyes big and looking so beautiful to Byakuya. "Actually, Rangiku-san and Renji did most of the planning, and they help set out the candles around here. I did the cooking, though."
Matsumoto and Abarai. I should have known.
Byakuya looked at Rukia, her cheeks were pink and her hands were slowly pulling the hem of her own robe, still trying to make it appear less shorter than it already was. It was a futile attempt.
Byakuya opened his mouth. "Change, Rukia."
Change.
Rukia's eyes widened and then clouded over.
I knew it. I shouldn't have worn this.
Clearly, Byakuya did not like it. She had turned around to see him standing at the door of the kitchen, wearing his usual cold expression. He didn't have a smile on his face, or an awed expression or anything to indicate she was of any positive interest.
What was she expecting? That Byakuya would be bowled over by her outfit? That he would have a nosebleed, like Rangiku-san had suggested?
She wasn't like one of those models, or any of the pretty women Byakuya had met in his past. Of course she couldn't carry off the expensive lingerie look, what had she been thinking?
Rukia felt the old insecurities come back to gnaw at her, but she hurriedly pushed them away. Today was Byakuya's birthday, she was determined not to spoil it for him. So, the outfit did not work… so what? She would just change as he had requested.
"Okay." Rukia nodded quietly, and followed Byakuya out of the kitchen and up the staircase to the bedroom. He walked ahead of her, and never turned back once.
I must look like a fool, he doesn't even want to look at me.
They reached the bedroom and Byakuya went straight to his walk-in wardrobe.
Rukia laughed a little, wanting to relieve the sudden tense silence. "I… you don't like it… do you? I… must look like an idiot." Rukia smiled, despite the sadness that clutched at her heart.
She walked up behind him, careful not to appear in his line of sight lest he should become even more displeased.
Rukia gasped as Byakuya suddenly turned around and grabbed her shoulders. Her eyes widened as he pulled her closer to him, their eyes meeting for the very first time since they had left the kitchen. Looking into his eyes, Rukia noticed that Byakuya's irises were a lot darker than their usual grey… and the knowledge of that caused her body to tingle.
Could it be…
"I do not like it… not right now." Byakuya's voice was deep. "Because you place me in a very difficult situation, Rukia. You have put much effort into the dinner downstairs and we will be eating that… but if I continue looking at you dressed like this for another minute…" Byakuya's voice was husky as he whispered into Rukia's ear. "… we won't be having any of that dinner tonight."
Rukia's eyes widened as Byakuya pushed his body closer to hers… and then she felt him hard.
Byakuya was aroused, and very much so.
Rukia turned up to look at the Incubus, just as he bent down to capture her lips in a single passionate kiss. His tongue moved in to sweep sensually through her mouth once, and then he pulled back, leaving her breathy.
"Change… for now." The Incubus spoke.
Rukia nodded dumbly, but then she turned to him with an embarrased expression. "I… I didn't bring any extra clothes."
"Then you may wear one of mine." Byakuya reached into his enormous wardrobe and extracted a single pale blue office shirt. He handed it to Rukia, who latched onto the piece of clothing as if it was a life preserver.
"Arigato." Rukia smiled.
Byakuya walked toward the bathroom. "I will have one very cold shower now…" Rukia blushed at his words. "… and then I will come down to dinner."
They dined down in the beautiful dining room, lit also by tall scented candles. Rukia had prepared an array of delicious food, she had even cooked the mushroom and beancurd soup Byakuya had loved when he had first dined uninvited at her house. She had also made a blackforest cheese cake, and cut out two slices to be put on the table. Byakuya had been very appreciative, especially over the homemade soup as he took three generous helpings. They talked about their day, and Byakuya told Rukia about his successful contracts.
The Incubus soon found it rather difficult to concentrate on the dinner at the end, considering how he could see the top of the French lace peeking from the opening of Rukia's oversized shirt. As soon as they had finished dinner, Byakuya wasted no time whisking Rukia upstairs to the bedroom and carried her easily to the king-sized bed. The scented candles burned brightly in the room, adding to the romantic atmosphere.
The Incubus laid Rukia's head gently on the white pillow, as he hovered above her. Understanding, Rukia reached for the buttons of the office shirt she was wearing but Byakuya's firm hands stopped her.
"I want to do this." Byakuya's voice was husky. Rukia blushed and her hands obediently moved away from her shirt, allowing him to undo the buttons himself. Byakuya gently pulled the shirt from her shoulders, and took the time for his eyes to travel down Rukia's body as she lay breathless underneath him.
"You look irresistible tonight." Byakuya bent down to kiss Rukia on her lips. He licked the seams of her lips and she kindly obliged, opening her mouth to allow him to deepen the kiss. Byakuya's hands quickly began a sensual exploration of their own around Rukia's curves, touching as much skin as he could. Rukia's hands came up to lose themselves in her lover's hair, threading his raven locks in her fingers as he kissed her. Her breathing was erratic, from the pleasure of Byakuya's touches.
His hot kisses moved to the base of her throat and Rukia moaned, unconsciously arching her head back to encourage him. Byakuya's hand slid upward alongside one thigh, moving higher and higher. His mouth sucked fervently on Rukia's neck as his hand simultaneously stroked her through the fine cloth of her underwear. Rukia gasped, her hands hooked around Byakuya's neck. His shirt had already come undone in his haste but neither paid any attention.
Rukia was gorgeous, sexy... a goddess so sinfully beautiful but yet so pure it was sensual. Looking up at him from tangled black sheets, her violet eyes bright and her cheeks pink with heat, Byakuya felt the urge so primal to Incubi like himself… the urge to conquer, to possess, to mate. He would not deny himself with her tonight, he was going to make passionate love to her over and over again. The desire and possessiveness came alive in Byakuya's body easily, only she could make him want her like this… and keep wanting.
Byakuya's mouth moved downward to Rukia's chest where it nipped playfully at her breast through the brassiere. Byakuya's fingers easily found the flimsy strap of her bra and he pulled it downward, undoing the bra and dropping it away from its owner. Rukia drew in her breath as Byakuya's warm hand came to cup her breast, his mouth travelling down to her cleavage.
"Beautiful…" He breathed against her skin, before his lips closed around a single nipple. He swirled his tongue around the little puckered bud and nipped at it gently with his teeth, before taking the entire nipple into his mouth. Rukia cried out as Byakuya started to suckle at her breast fervently, causing her body to arch in pleasure at his erotic ministrations. His right hand came around to her other breast, and he rolled the nipple erotically between his thumb and index finger.
"A-Ah! B-byakuya..." Rukia cried out as he slipped one hand inside her panties to stroke her nether lips.
Byakuya turned his head upward in surprise as one of the crystal lights above the bed flickered and died. He turned back to Rukia, whose violet eyes were wide… before spreading his body over her once more.
"Does it feel good?" Byakuya whispered again, moving back to Rukia's mouth. He breathed slowly and seductively against her lips, Rukia responded by pulling him into a fierce kiss. The Incubus pulled his human lover closer, savouring the way her bare skin felt against his, the way her hard nipples brushed his open chest… tantalizing him further. He opened his mouth and slowly began to suction her life energy in measured amounts, he was careful... he wanted his lover awake and receptive to his touches and kisses as he made sweet love to her.
I want you to call out my name so many times tonight, Rukia…
Rukia smiled as she felt it… Byakuya was taking a little of her energy in the kiss, and she welcomed it. Rukia reached out and pressed him closer to her, kissing him passionately back. Her hands pulled his own shirt away from his body, and then slid sensually down his chest. Rukia heard a growl of pleasure escape Byakuya's lips as her fingers brushed his nipple, and then trailed down to his navel.
I want to be with you, Byakuya…
Byakuya's eyes widened as Rukia suddenly climbed atop him, straddling his hips with her supple legs. Her eyes were glittering like violet jewels, her hair tousled, her lips pink and puffy from all the kisses.
She had never looked any more erotic.
And then she was bending her body over his to kiss him as he lay on the bed, her legs still straddling him. Byakuya's hand reached up to stroke the soft skin of her thigh, the other hand held her hips. They kissed again and she sprinkled his neck with little bites and licks. Byakuya groaned in pleasure as her hips grinded into his simultaneously, causing his proud erection to harden even more.
"Rukia…" This time, his voice came out hoarse, almost a moan.
He heard her give a seductive chuckle and then her mouth moved downward, clamping down on a single nipple. Byakuya inhaled sharply then, for her hand had moved to free his erection to stroke it boldly at the same time.
He could not take it any longer… he had to have her now…
Rukia gasped when Byakuya suddenly flipped her over so he was once again hovering over her.
"Enough teasing…" His voice was husky, and then he reached down to remove her lace panties. Rukia's legs squeezed him harder, he knew she was trying to make him give in first. But there was something he had to do first…
The Incubus bent down and kissed Rukia squarely on the mouth. Her violet eyes widened slightly but then understanding, she closed them slowly to savour his lips.
The Sacred Exchange.
For those demons lucky enough to have found their soulmates… to make love to their beloved… is a gift they treasure to the end of their lives.
Byakuya broke the kiss moments later, as he slowly moved to position himself in between Rukia's legs. He moved to touch her intimately and was very pleased to find that she was already wet, already ready for him. Byakuya kept his eyes on Rukia's face and then he moved forward in a single thrust, sheathing himself inside of her.
Rukia gasped, her fingers immediately digging into Byakuya's back. They had coupled many times before, and this time there was barely any pain. The Incubus pulled out just slightly, before thrusting into his beloved again. This time, she called out his name, as her hips slowly began to buck against his in pleasure.
Bya… kuya...
Keeping one hand on her hips, Byakuya moved steadily within Rukia, setting a pace that she matched easily. Her tight walls suctioned him in wonderfully and molded to his shape, it was almost like she was made for him... and him for her.
Rukia… Rukia...
He chanted her name like a prayer, the pleasure causing him to arch his head back in graceful abandon. Byakuya lifted one of Rukia's legs higher on his waist, allowing for deeper penetration. He continued to thrust powerfully into her, as the unbearable pleasure began to build in both their bodies. Rukia's hand was clutching and scratching at his shoulders, the other was gripping the bedsheets so tightly into knots. Byakuya's other hand found her hand on the bed, and he entwined his fingers with hers.
He kissed her again, and their restraints were long gone. He panted against her ear, she moaned his name out loud. Her body begged him to go faster, harder… and he readily obliged.
I cannot hold back now… Rukia.
His thrusts soon became erratic, and she knew he was close. Her legs were pulling him so close to her, it was as if her body wanted to take him in deeper than she had ever taken him before. The unbearable heat was building in their bodies as they engaged in the fierce dance together, the dance so primal in history… of a man and woman becoming one together…
Rukia called out Byakuya's name feverishly, her senses hazy from his movements in and out of her. The Incubus gave one powerful thrust as Rukia gasped...
… and then her world exploded.
The pleasure washed over Rukia like a gigantic wave, hot and searing that for a moment, all she saw was white.
Byakuya roared as he gave one final thrust, his mighty body trembling as he came inside of Rukia.
All was silent except the heavy breathing of the two lovers in the huge bedroom as they remained in each other's arms. Byakuya was the first to move, he kissed Rukia softly on the nose. She shivered slightly, wrapping her arms around his waist.
"Are you cold?"
"Not really." Rukia nuzzled her head against his chest and Byakuya smiled. He reached out and pulled the blankets over the both of them.
"Byakuya."
Byakuya turned his head to look at Rukia with an uncharacteristic soft gaze in his eyes. "Yes?"
"Happy birthday," Rukia smiled, and Byakuya could not help but drown himself in her intoxicating violet eyes.
Where were you all this time, Rukia?
"Thank you." He pulled her closer and then as their eyes met, Byakuya kissed Rukia softly on the lips. He felt her respond eagerly to the kiss, their tongues battling playfully between their lips. Her hands started moving over his body once more, and the heat was already returning back to his body.
It was alright, they had until morning.
Byakuya opened his eyes in the dark, listening to Rukia's quiet breathing as she slept next to him.
It was the most unbelievable of nights for Byakuya. He made love to Rukia over and over again, till the faint lights of dawn begun to filter in through the shady curtains. He satiated all of his desperate want, overwhelming desire and erotic fantasies for her, and yet with each time they became one, he could not stop craving for more. It was as if his body and mind were tuned into only one thing – that they were always meant to be one… that she was to be his, no matter how many times over. And Rukia… she kept up with him, kept needing and wanting him through the night, which snapped all restraints off Byakuya as he saw her flaring together with him in passion and desire. He performed the Sacred Exchange more than five times to keep her with him, and the night was heavy with heavenly fulfillment and completion. Byakuya had never felt this way before. This really was… heaven.
Byakuya reached over and brushed the stubborn bang from Rukia's forehead. She did not stir, only snuggling closer into his arms. The Incubus responded by holding her in a tight embrace as he closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.
I love you now and forever, Rukia. And I will never let you go... no matter what.
No matter what.
I hope you enjoyed this update, it has been over a year now since the last. I think my lemon-writing has rusted (oh no!). XD XD
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Until we meet again.