Another chapter Enjoy!

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Gin looked at herself in the mirror. The white gown was fitting her body tightly but she felt very comfortable in it.

The dress had a crisscross back pattern and since Gin was not a voluptuous person, she did not have to wear a bra. The dress length stopped mid-way on her thighs which she thought was too short. She put on the white pumps that gave her a height that if she stood next to Byakuya, he could . . .

"Gin," Rangiku knocked on the door, "are you ready?"

"Come in," Gin replied.

"Momo and Rukia are with me. They wanted to see you." The 'girls' walked in and were amazed how beautiful Gin looked. "You look amazing." She helped Gin into the shell that covered the dress. It was a white sheer cover that covered the dress. The shell touched the floor and Gin looked as though she was wearing an evening gown.

Rukia hung up the phone and came over to Gin. "Gin, I got you a date for tonight. He promised to be on his best behavior and that your safety is most importance. He will be here in a few minutes. So let's get you ready."

Gin looked at them and smiled. "I'm about to get married."

"Yeah, Yeah, and all women need a fling before they walk down the aisle. I know I did." Rukia did not looked embarrassed. "And yes, Ichigo knew about it. Like I know about his."

Gin started to laugh as she asked where we are going tonight.

"We are starting our night at the club our company owns. It a private club so everyone who is there tonight works for the company. You will be well protected. Besides, I am going to be singing." Rangiku stood next to Momo and Rukia. Gin notices that they were wearing all black.

Rangiku was in a black dress that fit her very well. Gin looked down and felt lacking in one department. Rukia had on a black dress that looked like a ballerina outfit, tutu and all but she had a pair of gothic combat boots. Gin liked her outfit more than hers. Momo was the conservative one out of the group. She had on a simple black dress.

Rukia and Momo left the room so Rangiku could talk to Gin. "Gin, don't worry about anything. I want you to have a great time. We told your date that if he hurt you, we will kill him." She laughed as she put lipstick on Gin to finish her make up. "Okay let's go," Rangiku smiled, "don't be nervous."

As Rangiku walked out the room, she looked back and winked at Gin. Gin picked up her purse and slowly walked out. She slowly walked down the hall. She heard the conversation from the group.

When Gin entered the room, all conversations stopped. They all stared at Gin.

After a short moment, Ukitake broke the silence. "Gin, you look," he paused because he could not find the words.

"How about 'very beautiful'," a voice said from the door.

Gin looked up and saw Byakuya. He looked different because he had tied his hair back. Then she looked at everyone and noticed that they were all in black tuxedos with black shirts and ties. She saw all of the regulars and but met Ichigo for the first time. After a few minutes, Byakuya took charge and gave the orders for the evening.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, although this evening is a time for us to relax, please remember that Gin is still under our watch. Her safety and security needs our greatest attention. Any questions?" Byakuya waited for a few seconds. When no one spoke, he went on. "Well, with that being said, let us began."

The group started to leave. Byakuya walked to Gin and bowed. Gin smiled and asked why it was so important for her to where white."

Byakuya gave a Gin a rare half smile. He grabbed Gin's hand and kissed it. He then told Gin that he is her date tonight and I am to make sure that we have a good time.

They walked out the door, with his arm wrapped around her hand.

They arrived at the club which did not looked like a club. It looked more like a hotel. A five star hotel. As they went walked in to the private room, Byakuya told Gin that he owned the building and the majority of the staff stay here. He lived on the top floor.

"I feel as though I have been here before," Gin said as they walked into an elevator.

"You have been here before, you just walked into a different entrance. All who stay here have their own entrance. Rangiku's entrance is on the other side." They rode the rest of the ride in silence although they were holding hands.

When the doors opened, music filled the club as people were laughing and drinking. The band was playing song that Gin was familiar with. As Byakuya walked her to their table, Gin saw two men sitting at their table. They both stood and bowed.

Gin recognized Ukitake but not the dark haired man sitting next to him. He too was dressed in black. Byakuya help Gin to his seat and whispered in his ear. He bowed and left the group.

"Gin, this is our boss, Shunsui Kyoraku." Ukitake looked over at the band and nodded. "I have to go the stage but I will be back." He got up and left the table.

Gin gave a nervous smile to Kyoraku as he sat close to Gin.

"Gin, you have no reason to be nervous around me. I am here to protect you also. You look very beautiful tonight. White becomes you. Did Byakuya tell you why you had to wear white?" He looked at Gin and sat closer. "You are wearing white because we will know where you are at all times. You do not mix in with anyone else as you can see."

Gin looked and saw everyone was in all black except the band. They had on white jackets. She smiled as she turned back to Kyoraku. He had leaned back to drink from his glass.

"Gin, I only have one favor to ask of you. All I ask of you is to be honest with my son. He is a very hard person to figure out but he has fallen in love with you. And I can tell you have fallen in love with my son. If you still are inclined to marry Aizen, tell him tonight. We as his family can help him pick up the pieces. Just be honest." Kyoraku smiled and nodded toward the stage. "I think they want your attention."

Gin turned and saw Ukitake on the stage. The spotlight on him. He had changed into a white coat.

"Ladies and Gentlemen," He spoke softly, "We have a special guest tonight and our band has a special song for our very special guest."

Ukitake handed the microphone to Rangiku. She was still in her black gown winked at Gin as she began to hum.

Gin looked at the saxophone player and saw Kira blowing a smooth melody that touched Gin's heart. Then she saw Hisagi on bass and lost his breath when he heard the piano join in. It was Byakuya at the piano.

Rangiku started to sing a song by Dave Koz called 'Lucky Man'. She walked up to Gin while singing and took the hair clip out of Gin's hair and gave her another clip. Gin knew she figured out that her hair clip had a tracking device. She leaned in during the instrumental part of the song and whispered in Gin's ear.

"Byakuya is taking you out to dinner. Do you feel comfortable with that?"

Gin smiled and looked at Byakuya. He continued to play the piano. Gin looked back at Rangiku and smiled and nodded.

Rangiku started to sing again as she made her way back to the stage. After the song, Gin looked back at Kyoraku. Ukitake made his way back to the table. He had changed back to the black attire. He was talking to Kyoraku when Kyoraku took his hand and move strands of white hair out of Ukitake's face.

Gin was looking at the two and smiled. Byakuya must have caught Gin staring at the two because she jumped when he touched her shoulder. He sat down next to her and started speak.

"Believe me, my guardians are like this all the time. In fact, I consider myself very lucky to be there son. You know, they are the parents to all of us here. We are all brothers and sister. They took us all in, raised and taught how to protect those who mean the most to us."

Gin looked at them and told Byakuya, "They look very happy. I hope that I would look like that with my spouse."

Byakuya grabbed Gin's hand and kissed it. He asked if she trusted him. Gin shook her head yes. Byakuya stood and grabbed Gin's hand. They walked to the elevators. As he placed the key to elevator, Gin started to look for her phone. A look of panic came across Gin's face.

"Don't worry," Byakuya said, "Rukia has taken care of it."

Gin did not give it another thought.

As they rode the elevator up, Gin asked Byakuya where they were going.

"Dinner. I am taking you to dinner," he said in the monotone voice.

They rode the rest of the elevator ride in silence. Gin thought with the way this place is set up, it must be a restaurant on the top floor. When the elevator stopped and the doors opened, her breathe was taken away.

It was an open space where a formal table for two was set with fine white china and crystal drink ware. The sky was going into the early evening. The view of the sunset was breath taking. Gin noticed three men stood near the table. They too were dressed in all black. One of the men had white hair and was short. The other was bald but very neat and the last one was beautiful. They bowed as Gin stepped out of the floor.

"Gin, these gentlemen are coworkers and my brothers. From the left: Toshiro Hitsugaya, Ikkaku Madarame and Yumichika Ayasegawa. Gentlemen, I present to you, Gina Ichimaru."

"Please call me Gin."

They all bowed and then began to leave. Yumichika walked to Byakuya and whispered in his ear. Byakuya nodded and walked back to Gin.

"Now, let us continue," Byakuya said as he escorted Gin to her chair. She picked up the rose that was left on the plate. She smiled as she noticed the rose was the same color as her eyes.

Gin and Byakuya eat dinner mostly in silence but they both caught the other stealing glances at each other. Gin finally broke the silence.

"Byakuya, I feel as though you have a questions for me. Please ask me." Gin was nervous because she did not know what to expect.

Byakuya placed his fork down and looked at Gin. He stared at Gin. He stared so hard that Gin placed her fork down. He leaned forward.

"Gin, I am very fond of you and I would never stand in the way of you marrying Aizen. But I will ask you to reconsider. If you do not love him, it would be wrong for you marry him. So, I would," Byakuya stopped when Gin held up his hand to stop. Tears had formed in her eyes.

She picked up her fork and continued to eat. Byakuya followed suit. After the meal, Byakuya asked if Gin would like coffee. Gin nodded yes. He began to serve the coffee when he noticed Gin shivering.

"Would you like to go indoors to finish our coffee?"

Gin smiled and stated yes. "I want to finish our conversation. I think I owe you an explanation."

Gin thought she needed to stop this but her heart did not want to.

They walked into the elevator. It was a different entrance.

"My home, my guardians' and Rangiku's homes have direct access to the roof. If you do not feel comfortable, I will take you home," Byakuya said as he held open the door for Gin.

As they entered, they stood two feet away from each other. The sexual tension was great between the two was strong. Gin could not take it. Gin got closer to Byakuya and then she kissed him. As soon as the doors closed, they could not keep their hands off each other. They started to undress each other and as the door opened, Byakuya picked Gin up in his arms and carried her to his bed.

They were kissing wildly when Byakuya stopped and looked into Gin's eyes. "Tell me to stop. I don't ever want to hurt you."

Gin smiled and kissed him. "I want my first time to be with you now and always."

Byakuya smiled and they made love.

In the early in the morning, Gin opened her eyes to the sound of a piano playing. She looked for a something to put on and found Byakuya's shirt. She followed the music until she came to a room. She stood in the door and saw Byakuya behind a black baby grand piano. He was playing 'Moonlight Sonata' by Beethoven. The room was open and the walls were windows. Gin thought the view was magnificent. Byakuya looked up and smiled at Gin.

"I made us something to eat. Do you want it at the table or in bed?" Byakuya asked.

Gin smiled and went back to the bed. Byakuya got up from the piano to get the tray of food. He walked back in the bedroom.

Later, in the day, they were laying in the bed talking when Gin noticed a tattoo on Byakuya's inner arm. She started to trace it with her finger. It was the infinity symbol.

"What is on your mind?" Byakuya asked because she was looking at the tattoo. "You like it?"

Gin smiled as she continued to trace the symbol. "I love the idea of you being a rebel when you were young."

"A rebel?" he laughed as he pulled Gin closer to him and kissed her.

She continued to trace the symbol.

"You know, that symbol, the infinity symbol, was used to identify a tribe in ancient times. I don't know how to say the name but it translated to mean the keepers of life. The tribe was the only one that belong to the king. Their main duty was to ensure that life never vanished from the earth. If war or famine came to the land. These women were to be impregnated by the king or leader to repopulate the earth. But the pregnancy had to occur only during the year of the Blood Moon. It was told the blood of these women was to be drawn during the pregnancy and given to the other women to make them become pregnant and thus mankind is saved. Since the blood happened twice in the year of its sighting, the blood could only be drawn between the sighting of the first blood moon and the second blood moon. But the ones who were to protect the secret had this symbol on their body. Just like this one."

Gin looked back at Byakuya and smiled. She leaned and gave him a kiss.

After the kiss, he stared into her eyes and felt something was bothering her. He knew she wanted to tell him something. He smiled and told Gin, "No matter what happens, I will find you. Whatever is going on, I will always love you."

Gin held on to Byakuya until she fell asleep.