Disclaimer : I do not own anything from this story. Credits to Tite Kubo and owners of Bleach Series

Rukia Kuchiki and Byakuya had been best friends since they were kids. They had shared everything with each other, from their deepest secrets to their wildest dreams. But over the years, Rukia started to develop feelings for Byakuya. She had fallen in love with him, but was afraid to confess her feelings and risk losing their friendship.

Rukia tried to ignore her feelings and convince herself that it was just a passing crush, but the more time she spent with Byakuya, the stronger her feelings became. She found herself constantly thinking about him and wondering what it would be like to be in a relationship with him.

As much as Rukia wanted to confess her feelings to Byakuya, she was terrified of what might happen. She didn't want to lose her best friend, and she didn't want to make things awkward between them. So she kept her feelings to herself and continued to be Byakuya's confidante and loyal friend.

Byakuya, however, had noticed a change in Rukia's behavior. She seemed distant at times, lost in her thoughts, and he couldn't help but wonder what was bothering her. He had always valued their friendship and didn't want anything to come between them.

One day, while out on a walk, Rukia decided to take a chance and tell Byakuya how she felt. It was one of the hardest things she had ever done, but she knew she couldn't keep her feelings bottled up any longer.

To Rukia's surprise, Byakuya's response was not what she had expected. He too had been hiding his feelings and had fallen in love with her. He was relieved that Rukia had finally spoken up, and he confessed his feelings for her as well.

Overwhelmed with joy, Rukia and Byakuya embraced each other and shared their first kiss. They knew that their relationship would be different now, but they were committed to making it work. They were grateful for the strong foundation of friendship they had built and were determined to grow their love even stronger.

It wasn't always easy, but Rukia and Byakuya navigated their new relationship with care and respect. They took things slow, communicated openly with each other, and made sure to maintain their friendship. As time went on, their love continued to grow, and they knew that they had made the right choice by taking a chance on each other.

Years later, Rukia and Byakuya were still together, still best friends, and still in love. They knew that their relationship was built on a foundation of trust, respect, and genuine love for each other, and they were grateful for the journey they had taken to get there.

The end.