Oooookaaaay... so.. this chapter goes slightly hot and heavy at the very beginning. My first attempt to write anything lemon-like e.v.e.r. . Tell me if it's too clumsy?

And, two pieces of news:

the first one may seem good for some of you – in the A/N with the first chapter I mentioned that the story won't be long – I changed my mind. I grew to like it more & more with each chapter, so I'm going to elaborate on it for a bit.

Two (SPOILER ALERT xD), the happy atmosphere in the story won't last long, unfortunately. However, I promise to make it as not-cliché as possible. But I also LOVE happy endings, so don't worry.

Hope you enjoy it!

-s.

Byakuya's hands were warm. Ichigo always knew he loved them most about his lover, especially when they touched his body in various places along his body. It always amazed him how these hands were able to hold Senbonzakura with fierceness or rage, and at the same time give him such an amazing pleasure.

"B-Byakuya!" Ichigo moaned softly.

Byakuya smiled and moved his incredibly skilful hands down Ichigo's naked abdomen and further to the edge of his hakama. He kissed his younger lover hungrily, the two tongues massaged each other.

Ichigo pulled Byakuya closer to him, he couldn't wait more for his touch. They made out for a little bit longer, before Ichigo finally pushed his lover a little and reversed their positions. Now he was hovering above Byakuya's strong figure. Byakuya looked at him with lust-filled eyes and helped him get rid of the rest of Ichigo's clothes.

"I want you," Ichigo murmured. He nipped the skin on Byakuya's shoulder, neck and stopped at the line of his chin.

He groaned shamelessly loudly when he felt Byakuya's hand touching him. He stroked Ichigo with one hand, the other one grabbed his hair and pulled him into another kiss.

Their bodies moved on their own accord; they knew each other's moves and reactions so well so it didn't take long for Ichigo to settle between Byakuya's spread legs and slide into him with one swift movement. His lover's eyes widened at the sudden sensation but they closed again at the sweet pleasure that followed.

Ichigo trembled all over and fastened his moves until they became frantic. Byakuya kept moaning and murmuring Ichigo's name, while the boy thrust into him. Ichigo loved seeing Byakuya writhing under him, it amazed him how the usually strong and dangerous man panted with pleasure given to him by Ichigo.

Ichigo started to fell his orgasm coming and his movement started to get erratic. Byakuya noticing this started to move along Ichigo to send the other man into ecstasy. He himself, touched himself and Ichigo took great care of his nipples. For a couple of seconds all they was heard was frantic panting, moaning and steady sound of the bed hitting the wall behind them. Then suddenly Ichigo exploded in his second orgasm that morning. Byakuya followed him very soon after.

Ichigo collapsed senseless on Byakuya's chest and felt how his older lover's hand round his arms and back. The other was tangled into his hair.

"That was quite nice," Ichigo breathed heavily, still unable to move.

"Yes, but most importantly, without interruptions," Byakuya answered chuckling.

Ichigo finally moved a bit and got off Byakuya but remained by his side.

Byakuya had a point. It's been four days since Karin came to Soul Society and unfortunately, dragged his father as an addition. Ichigo never suspected his father to stay there for more than one or two days, but unfortunately he did. And he mysteriously was there every time when he and Byakuya hoped for some quality time together.

Finally he left. And they obviously took the first chance they had to catch up with their bodies. So that's why they spent the whole day in bed. And the night. And today's morning. Karin safely was taken away by Rukia to look around the Shinigami Academy some more and eventually take her things there. Today, she was supposed to officially join the Academy.

"We should probably get going," Ichigo said. "I need to see Karin off."

"I'll see you in the evening then. I have field training," he added seeing Ichigo's confused look.

"That's a shame," Ichigo murmured. "I need to go back home today. I guess I'll see you in a couple of days, huh?"

"That's right. Goodbye, have a nice trip, Ichigo."

He kissed Byakuya once more and got out of bed. He smirked when he noticed Byakuya's dreamy gaze following him and lighting up when he bent to grab his clothes that were scattered all over the floor. He picked them up and threw something on, just enough cover himself on his way to the baths.

Byakuya laid on his back with his eyes closed and one hand over his head, one of his legs was bent in his knee. He was still messy-looking and unashamedly beautiful.

His heart clutched in his chest. Byakuya was so beautiful it hurt him. But even more hurt him how he felt about the man. He fell in love him hard and without escape. He had no idea when it started, he just realised he was head over hills in love with the Taicho when it was way too late to get away.

It was rather easy to predict as Ichigo was usually straightforward in the handling of his feelings. However now, he felt trapped rather than excited. The two of them never talked about it. Not even a word was exchanged about it. Only Rukia knew and she felt sorry for him.

Ichigo headed for the bath in Kuchiki mansion, which he got to use with more and more familiarity, and let himself indulge in the small relaxation for an hour. When he finally was ready to see Karin, he was joined by his sister herself and Rukia.

"You're done yet?" Karin smirked. "Because the amount of reiatsu I two gave out was hard to..."

"Shut up, Karin," Ichigo snapped, blushing.

He noticed she was wearing already her shinigami academy's white and red kimono. He felt very proud of his little sister. She was dealing incredibly well with her situation, all determined to join the academy and become a Soul Reaper.

"Is everything ready?" Ichigo asked them. "Thank you, Rukia, for help. I'll stay with Karin for the rest of the day. And in the evening, I'll go home. I need to finally go back to school. I just hope that Kon wouldn't kill my body just yet or do anything embarrassing."

Rukia opened her mouth to answer when they heard the door behind them open. Ichigo stiffened when he saw a man who entered, accompanied by a servant.

"Haruna-sama. Welcome," Rukia quickly greeted the man.

He only threw her a short glance and passed without even noticing the Kurosaki sibling. The substitute shinigami narrowed his eyes at that. He grabbed Haruna's arm and turned him almost forcefully. He completely ignored Rukia's protest and servant's widened eyes.

"What do you think you are doing?" the man growled angrily.

"The host of this mansion politely greeted you," Ichigo hissed. "I didn't hear you greeting her with similar honours."

"How dare you..."

"What is going on here?"

All eyes turned to see irritated Byakuya. Ichigo freed Haruna's arm and moved away from him. Rukia and Karin just stood there in silence. Ichigo opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by Haruna's voice:

"Lord Kuchiki, with all due respect, I believe you should reconsider who exactly do you let into your house. I do not wish to be attacked in similar manner every again but some commoner."

Ichigo's reiatsu flickered dangerously. He rolled his fists into balls but remained otherwise still. Oh, how he wished he could beat the hell out of the jerk in front of him. But he didn't want to do it in front of Byakuya, of course. Besides, Byakuya could achieve almost the same effect, without resorting to force. Especially that Haruna has just somewhat insulted Byakuya a minute ago. He was sure, that Byakuya...

"Kurosaki Ichigo," Byakuya's voice was stern. "Don't you have somewhere else to be right now? Forgive me, Haruna-sama, for the inconvenience. We can proceed to the meeting now."

Ichigo felt Rukia's hand on his arm, when he followed the two older men with glare. The silence in the room was unbearable until Karin voiced everyone's thoughts:

"What the hell just happened?"

"Ichigo?" Rukia looked at her best friend's dumbfounded face. "Are you ok, Ichigo?"

The boy shrouded and moved to the exit. The two girls followed him.

"Who was that?" Karin asked after few minutes.

"A jerk," Ichigo answered. He was simply irrita... no, actually, he was pissed off at the noble man. Both of them, in fact.

"It was Nii-sama's acquaintance," Rukia told Karin, ignoring Ichigo's rudeness. "He doesn't like Ichigo very much."

"And vice versa, apparently," Karin grumbled. "But why wouldn't Byakuya-san say anything in Nii-chan's defence? They are a thing, right? Isn't it..."

It was Ichigo's turn to snicker.

"Karin. It's Byakuya, Rukia's emotionally retarded brother, we are talking about." The substitute shinigami shrouded again. "Nevermind, Karin. I'll deal with him later. Now, where're the rest of your stuff? Go bring it and we can go to the academy."

Karin looked uncertain but listened to him and disappeared.

"You two still didn't talk about your relationship?" Rukia guessed. "Ichigo, maybe you should simply end it? Before it gets worse."

"Oi, midget. Don't worry. We both know that Byakuya's disabled when it comes to feelings. If he wanted it, he would send me back a long time ago. I know he cares about me, without saying that explicitly. Besides," Ichigo chuckled and ruffled Rukia's hair. "If I break up with him, who's going to convince him into letting you and Renji get married, huh? You like it or not, but I'm your only hope."