ARRANGED LOVE OR COERCION?
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Chapter 9: Seduction, jealousy and Confessions
It has been a week since the deal between Momoko and Byakuya. Everything in Soul society has been relatively normal except for the fact that Ichigo was getting more and more frustrated with Byakuya a.k.a the Ice king.
All her efforts to seduce him weren't working at all. It instead seems to look like a chase of cat and mouse; when ever she thinks she is succeeding he always finds a way to get away.
It is for this reason that Ichigo decided to consult her two best friends for advice on her non-existant love life.
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"Seriously guys I am getting frustrated and desperate right now."Ichigo complained
" My dear are you sure you applied the right seduction techniques I thought you?" asked a cheerful Rangiku.
"Yeah I did, I even wore the degrading undergarments you gave me but he still treats me like his sister." Ichigo explained.
"Hey don't talk as if I am not there." complained Rukia because of the sister comment.
"Sorry Rukia I meant he treats me more like a sibling and it makes me frustrated with him and myself." Ichigo said
"Have you tried talking to Ni-sama about your worries? Rukia asked
"Yeah I did that too and he keeps avoiding the topic each time I try. If this continues I swear I might end up raping the guy." Ichigo said in an annoyed voice making her two friends to laugh.
"Ichigo why are you so horny anyways I remember there was a time you two spent months avoiding each other now you are all over the guy." asked Rangiku with laughter in her voice.
"To be honest I am not horny I just have to prove something to that old hag Momoko by getting pregnant . The witch called me "a worthless wife unable to accomplish her duty to the clan." Ichigo grumbled. "And to top it off I had and erotic dream a week ago that seemed so real."
"Hahahahaha...Oh my Ichigo you had an erotic dream why didn't you start with that." said Rangiku laughing hyterically with Rukia still trying to suppress her laughter.
"Shut up idiot somebody might hear you!!! exclaimed the Orangette with a blush.
"Anyways since you tried all the tactics we told you with no success, why don't you try a jealousy plan" Rukia suggested.
"Jealousy? Byakuya doesn't even pay attention to me anymore what makes you think he is going to fall for it?" she asked skeptically.
"He does and I am certain that he is affected by you. Its just that he can hide his emotions very well." Rangiku said seriously.
"So what is the plan then?" Ichigo asked.
"There is a meeting today at noon involving: both the captains and their Lieutnants. I head from my brother that there are new captains for the 3rd, 7th and my division( 5th division). Rukia started
" Hitsugaya-taichou told me they are the former captains of those divisions ." said Rangiku.
"Wow you mean the vizards, cool I missed Shinji and his stupid antics." Ichigo said with a giggle.
"Yeah I renember the guy is such a flirt every pretty girl to him is " my first love" however, I think the guy had eyes for you more." said a giggling Rukia.
"Shut up midgit he said that to all girls you included." retorted Ichigo.
"If you say so Kuchiki-sama" said Rukia in a sarcastic tone.
GIRLS!!! squealed Rangiku,"I just got an idea"
"Oh kami this is bad your ideas are usually very crazy" groaned Ichigo.
"Oh my Rangiku I think I know what you have in mind. said Rukia with a smile.
" Now I am lost what do you guys have in mind. asked the Kuchiki matriach.
"Well my dear Ichi-chan you are going to use Shinji-san as a means to make Kuchiki-taichou jealous". answered Rangiku with a mischievous smile.
" No way I won't do that!!!" exclaimed Ichigo.
"Why not? my plan is perfect" asked a pouting Rangiku.
"Because my friend your perfect plans always end up badly and I can't just begin flirting openly with anorher guy just to get my husband's attention it is degrading, added to the fact that I doubt it will work on Byakuya the guy doesn't even love me what makes you think he will be jealous of Shinji?
" Wow Ichigo you have changed, the Ichigo I know is brash and takes action and find solutions to problems without thinking of the consequences. Degradung you say it is not and no you won't flirt with him you will just be more nice to Shinji while pretending to ignore Nii-sama. I know this plan will work." said Rukia confidently.
"Don't give me that bull Rukia, if this plan back-fires not only one person will be hurt but three." answered Ichigo. My point is I don't want to get hurt or hurt anyone with this jealousy plan of yours."
"Oh sweety I understand what you mean, will you feel better if we tell Shinji about the plan?" asked Rangiku.
"Yeah that will be better I don't want to feel as though I am using him." answered Ichigo
"It is settled then. This coming days will be very interesting.. hihihi. said Rukia
" Interesting indeed I only hope if it works, it won't turn into a fight between Byakuya and Shinji because seriously Byakuya can be so impulsive at times." groaned Ichigo.
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FEW HOURS LATER AT THE MEETING
"My main reason for holding this meeting is to introduce you to the newly appointed captains; Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi (a.k.a Rose) for the 3rd division, Shinji Hirako for the 5th division and Kensei Muguruma for the 7th division" said the Captain commander
"Wow a meeting just for little old me that wasn't really necessary considering we were once in those positions, however, I feel honoured and welomed thanks old man" spoke up Shinji.
"Hirako-san I see you haven't changed, you are always so dynamic in your entries" said the old Captain commander Yamamoto
"Oh kami my first love Ichigo is here too!!! to welcome me did you miss me? " Shinji said flash stepping infront of Ichigo and taking her unaware in a tight bear hug.
" Shinji you Idiot get your hands of me before I beat you to a bloody pulp." spoke a annoyed Ichigo trying to free herself from the blond's hold.
"No way I found you and I am keeping you my dear Ichi-chan"
"Don't call me that and let go of me already"
The meeting hall was silent to the extend that one could hear a pin falling added to there was an overwelming spirtual pressure making the room seem colder.
"Eeeehm Shinji If I were you I will let her go, Is it me or is it colder in here? asked a nervous Rose.
" Captain Hirako,would you remove your filthy hands from my wife, let go of her this instant. I won't say it twice. Spoke a furious Byakuya his spiritual energy increasing with every word.
"YOUR WHAT!!!," exclaimed Shinji letting go of Ichigo.
" Oh now I understand why everybody was silent, Shinji you are such a baka. Said Kensei speaking up for the first time.
"Eeemh Hirako-san Nii-sama and Ichigo are married now and you are touching a noble's wife improperly in public which to the Kuchiki is a sign of disrespect to our clan' explained a nervous Rukia to her new captain.
Instead of being scared or regretful Shinji's reaction caused almost everybody to sweatdrop." Oh No! Ichigo why him of all people? I thought you hated that stuck up noble. it's not fair." said the blond sitting and crying at a corner of the meeting room.
"Wow Ichigo you are a real heart breaker ,Hahahaha. The poor guy is crying his eyes out because he just reslized you are taken already... hahaha"
"Shut up Kyoraku-san it's not funny" said a frowning Ichigo.
"Are you kidding this is the most interesting meeting I have ever attended especially seeing almighty Captain Kuchiki unable to control his anger..hahaha"
"Kempachi not you too!!" groaned Ichigo.
"Captain Yamamoto if that is all about the meeting I will like to take my leave." said Byakuya in a cold voice.
"Of course Kuchiki-san you can leave"
Before anybody could blink Byakuya flashstepped infront of Ichigo and taking hold of her arm they both disappeared at the same time.
"Wow that was close I thought he will attack Shinji-san. I am surprised he kept that much restrain. A younger Byakuya would have attacked before giving his warning. said Captain Ukitake.
" But seriously are those two really married? And they haven't killed each other yet?" asked a now sober looking Shinji.
"To tell you the truth we all ask ourselves the same question everytime we see them. answered an amused Rangiku "
"The meeting is over you can all head back to you divisions" commanded the captain commander.
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"It is funny how Shinji-san was able to make Nii-sama jealous wthout prior knowledge on our plan"
"Yeah Rukia, Ichigo's situation is hilarious, who would have thought your brother is a possesive husband." said a giggling Rangiku.
"I was equally surprised he got so angry, the truth is Shinji wasn't actually doing anything unusual, that is how he always greet Ichigo then she will beat him up almost like how you always beat up Keigo, I think he was so happy to see Ichigo again that he didn't notice she was wearing the Kuchiki clan hair pins a sign that she is the clan head's wife." answered Rukia.
"What is certain is I will not like to be in Ichigo's shoes right now."
"Me neither I wonder where my brother took her." said a giggling Rukia
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"Byakuya put me down, I can walk on my own. By the way where are you taking me? The mansion is the other way."spoke the orangette but got no reply in return.
" I don't know why you got so upset back there, Shinji always greets me in that manner, It's his on way of saying he missed me. I think you overreacted. You have been treating me like a sibling for a week now and yet you get upset over a simple hug. Hey I am talking to you Kuchiki put me down now or else..."
"Would you stop with your childish threats they don't scare me , we will be there soon" answered Byakuya in an annoyed tone.
"Me childish you are such a jerk Byakuya Kuchiki..." a few minutes later, he stopped and landed in front of a shrine, putting Ichigo down.
"Where are we?"
"This where my parents were buried, You are the first woman I have ever brought here."
"Oh ok, so why did you bring me here?
" To present you to them, come we are going inside." he said.
With that said they both entered the shrine. Ichigo was mesmerized by the picture of a beautiful browned haired woman placed beside that of a raven haired man who looked like Byakuya but with Shorter hair. "Your mother was very beautiful."
"Thank you, Ichigo" lighting the kindles he took her right hand in his and began talking"
" Mother, this is Ichigo my wife, she reminds me of you alot. Her good heart, open mindedness, sincerity in all situation is what made me fall in love with her.. That statement caused Ichigo to stiffen. "It's Ironic because, the first time I met her I tried to kill her and left her for dead on the street, the truth is I hated her guts, the funny thing is that, when I met her again she was the one who beat me up. I have hurt her so many times ever since she was coerced into marrying me. But you know what I came to realize, I fell in love with her from the first day that's why I always tried somehow to get her attention be it through insults or fights. When I say she is like you I meant it she is a very beautiful person and I know you would have loved her." Moving to the potriat of his dad he spoke again. "Otou-sama I now understand what you meant whenever you said Kaa-san was scary, I have a scary wife too, nonetheless,I wouldn't love her this much if she was any otherway. I came here today, to ask for your blessings so that Ichigo and I can be a happy couple and one day become great parents to our kids like you were to me.
At the end of his monologue, Ichigo was looking down trying to hide her tears.
"Byakuya you are a big baka, I thought you didn't see me that way. Then you decide to do your confession of love with your parents as witness you are so unromantic."she said with a weak smile.
" The truth is I needed courage and strength from them to be able to say all what I just said, So what do you think? do you still want me?." he said.
"Funny I was about to tell you that you are stuck with me forever Lord Kuchiki." she said with a smile before pulling him into a tight hug.
"Thank you Ichigo, for bringing light back into my life." he said tightening the embrace.
"Byakuya, please can you give me a few minutes alone with them?"
"I will be outside, he said walking out of the shrine"
"I just wanted to thank you for the gift of your son, He might seem arrogant and cold most of the time, but he is a good man with moral principles. It's seems ironic for me to say this with the way I hated his guts from our first encounter but I love Byakuya, I promise to you, that I will do everything within my power to make him a happy man." with that she bowed and exited the shrine.
"So...Eeehm where are we going to from here Byakuya?"
"To the mansion, but I will like us to walk I want us to talk about what happenned in the meeting earlier." he said leading the way.
"What is there to talk about, I am use to Shinji and his stupid antics"
"True, but it was normal when you weren't married Ichigo but now it is different you are my wife"
"Yes, i am but you overeacted back there at the meeting Shinji is a dear friend to me, him and the vizoreds thought me how to control my hollow form and as for the embrace you forget I died in the living world 8 months ago, he was happy to see me and didnot notice the hair pins."
"Granted but he was being disrespectful" he argued.
"Byakuya I have lived with you for a long time now to understand how you think. The truth is your reaction sounded more like jealousy to me... she did not have time to finish her sentence because she was slammed to a tree." What the hell Byakuya stop slamming me on objects and attacking me whenever I am distracted."
"Yes I was jealous, that stupid friend of yours touched what is mine; you. he whispered in her left ear causing her to shiver in his arms.
" Byakuya I..." her phrase was cut off by a bruising kiss. Byakuya kissed her as though his life depended on it, not having the will to resist, she returned his kiss with equal passion. Byakuya break the kiss in order to take air.
"Ichigo Kurosaki you belong to me, never forget that"
"With a kiss like that one, there is no way I will ever forget I belong to Byakuya-sama" she answered teasingly.
"You are going to pay for that comment brat" he said with a mischievous glint in his grey eyes.
"No..no..no Byakuya don't you dare!!!. He lifted her into his arms bridal style. " This is embarassing Byakuya put me down right now or you will be sorry."
Lifting an eyebrow he spoke " What's wrong Ichigo don't tell me you are embarassed that Byakuya-sama wants to take care of you" he said with an arrogant smirk
"You enjoy doing this don't you jerk? I will let you have your fun embarassing me"
"Oh you are so kind to me Lady Kuchiki" he said with a chuckle.They both dissappeared and reappeared infront of the Kuchiki mansion.
"Master what happened to Lady Kuchiki? Is she injured?, Should I call a healer?" asked a panicked maid.
"Calm down Ai-chan I am fine." answered an amused Ichigo.
"Yes she is fine no need to worry, Is Rukia back?." Byakuya added
"No my Lord" replied the maid.
" We will be in our chambers, inform everybody that I said I don't want to be bothered."
"Hai, Byakuya-sama" with that Ai bowed and excused herself.
Entering the mansion, the couple did not miss the curious glances that were thrown their way from other clansmen and servants.Too embarassed Ichigo could only hide her face in the crook of is neck. Finally her embarassement was over when she heard him shut a door.
"You can put me down now I have learnt my lesson" said a blushing Ichigo.
"Who told you ,your purnishment is over, I still have plans on how to make you pay for your teasing (a.k.a Seduction) since last week but first you can go take you shower " he said putting her down.
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Few minutes later after her bath
"Byakuya you can use the bath I am through." Hey Byaku...ya, Oh! he fell asleep, he looks so cute when he is asleep and seem so hameless. Oh well I will just let him rest" she wore a green kimono and decided to lay down beside him."Kuchiki Byakuya if anybody had told me after our first encounter that I will one day marry you and fall in love with you, I would have said he/she is crazy.It is funny how life can play tricks on people." with that she fell asleep too.
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