Byaruki thoughts: Side stories for Game of Life

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A/N: since I think that I was grasping at straws on Game of Life, I decided to document the supposed events that can support this pairing.

Chapter 8: Fear [part 2]

As Rukia retired to her room, she could not decide what to do.

For she wanted nothing, more than to talk to Byakuya, but she is afraid that it would be inappropriate. Especially since she remembers their long past memory together.

The fact that he was, her first love.

And as the night progresses passed midnight, still, sleep never came.

Thus she resolved to walk out to the garden, and find peace among the Sakura trees.

Cold temperature greeted her, as she stepped out of her room towards the garden.

The wind from between the Sakura branches swayed, adorning the moonless night with fallen Sakura petals.

And thus it enchanted her to walk, and walk until she reached a place in which, a shadow stood, looking up at the sky.

Byakuya…

Rukia thought, as she stared at his face.

Byakuya's melancholic presence inspired sadness in her heart.

What is he thinking?

"Nii-sama?" Rukia asked softly, fearful but determined to speak to him.

Silence met her inquiry, as Byakuya stood still looking up at the moonless sky.

At this, Rukia could not help but observe him, curiously.

But in the end, she just turned away, unable to stop feeling giddy inside, though she should not.

For he is her brother now.

This is a mistake.

I should have not approached him.

Rukia thought, as she decided to leave Byakuya alone.

"The moon is missing tonight" Byakuya said, after sometime.

At that, Rukia glanced back at him, and saw a sad smile, sculpted on his thin lips.

Then she remembered.

Today is Hisana's death anniversary.

To be continued…