Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.
Word Count: 500
AN: Renji is totally the fun uncle!
A Kiss for Shelter
News to Father
"You've gained weight." Byakuya remarked, hefting his son beneath the arms in front of him. Takuma frowned a bit as though offended, kicking his little legs that dangled over his father's lap. He squirmed making disgruntled sounds at the man who smirked a bit and finally settled the boy on his knee.
Takuma was now strong enough to hold his head up without help, but ever cautious Byakuya settled his hand lightly at the back of the child's head, his other clamped gently around his son's side.
Three months had rolled by so quickly.
The baby made a happy gurgling sound as Byakuya flexed his fingers, tickling. The corner of the man's lips twitched which counted as a subdued smile in Byakuya's case.
Suddenly however the young nobleman's focus shifted, his head tilting slightly to one side, eyes flicking to the shoji just before it was thrown open.
Renji's tall, panting form lumbered across the threshold, "Taichou!" Takuma did not look the least bit startled by the abrupt entrance, trying to crane his head to see the other man.
"Renji," Byakuya intoned dryly, "Have you no sense of propriety?" He did not wait for a response, "What is so urgent?" Noting his son's eagerness, he lifted him from his knee to turn him toward the door, settling the boy on his thigh, the baby's back against his chest.
"I just came from headquarters-," The man huffed out, still trying to catch his breath, "Sakura-san said that-,"
"Hashimoto-san?" One black brow quirked up as the captain considered his lieutenant, "Where did you encounter her?"
The redhead swallowed as he indicated with his thumb over his shoulder, "Headquarters. She came to say good-bye-,"
"Goodbye?" Byakuya questioned, the smallest frown tugging at his lips.
Abarai sighed, it was his turn to raise a brow, "Didn't you notice the servants packin' her things?"
Byakuya lifted his chin and turned his gaze aside.
With a roll of his eyes and a snort, Renji drew his captain's glare. But the lieutenant simply smirked; his captain looked less than intimidating with Little Taku in his lap.
Renji smiled from ear to ear, zeroing in on the baby.
Distracted by the thought that he hadn't realized what was going on in his own household, Byakuya lifted Takuma, offering him to the other man.
Renji swooped the baby up with clear enthusiasm, "Oi, you've gotten big Taku-san!"
"Did Hachimoto-san indicate why she might be departing without notice?" Byakuya inquired.
It took Renji a moment to respond as Takuma was latched to his face, burbling away. The lieutenant drew the baby away with reluctance, settling the boy into the crook of his arm. "For a clan leader you're pretty uninformed, Captain." He finally commented off-hand.
Byakuya drew in a breath, giving his comrade a deadpan glance.
Renji shrugged, unconsciously bouncing from foot-to-foot (which Takuma seemed to like), "I suppose you'll find out soon enough."
Again the captain could only narrow his eyes as an impudent smile spread over Renji's face.
AN (babbling): I think I'm a little bit better at domestic or fluffy scenes than I am action- probably why it's harder for me to make progress on my other non-Bya centric fics. I should make everything "drabble-like"- drabble implies that there doesn't have to be a huge setting element or a full background element on all characters- it's easier… Seriously- I get in way over my head sometimes! Ugh so frustrating!
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