Hisana felt her body being laid down on something soft. Wasn't she just outside in an ally? It seemed like seconds pasted. She looked around to find herself in a spacious ornate room. She moved around on the lavish futon that she was laying on. Hisana was sure this was Byakuya's room. "Hisana?" She looked up and saw him walking toward her. His expression was grim. She adverted her eyes in shame. "Are you alright?" he asked. She nodded slowly. "Would you like to shower?" She nodded again and stood clutching his haori to her body.
"The bathroom's just through there." He was pointing toward the left side of his room. She traipsed quickly to the room and closed the door softly. When Hisana was alone in the room, she started to cry hysterically again. She leaned against the wall and cried untill she couldn't breath. Then she slipped out of the haori and into the warm tub. It smelled of cherry blossoms. She brought her knees the her chest and stayed like that for a while. Tears still flowwed from her eyes.
Despite being in such cleansing water, she felt so dirty and impure. If she hadn't been saved by Byakuya- she didn't want to think about it. He had been so kind to her, she felt as if just being touched by another man was betrayal to him. It was odd feeling. It was how she felt when she kept secrets from the people she cared for. But this wasn't a secret. He saw what had happened between herself and Aiden. It must have hurt him deeply to see her like that with someone. And for it to be an attack and not her choice.
After a few minutes she got out of the now cooling tub. She wrapped a towel around herself and looked in the mirror. She had bruises all over her upper body and probably had a broken rib. There was a soft knock at the door. Her heart skipped a beat. She went over to the door and opened it slightly. "Yes?"
"I have something for you to change into," Byakuya mumbled. She reached for tha garment and pulled it through the door. "Thank you," she whispered and closed the door. Then she cried somemore.
Byakuya paced around his room. He mind was in turmoil over what he had witnessed. He felt like destroying the man who had dared to touch Hisana like that, which he did. He felt no remorse for that trash. Unfortunetly he had to deal with Hisana's tears, and he wasn't prepared to talk to her about what had happened. He felt weak because he couldn't get there before she was hurt too bad. Looking at her cuts and bruises made him want to kill Aiden again.
He looked at the bathroom door and saw Hisana walk out slowly. Her eyes were puffy and red and she was still a little wet. She sat stiffly on his bed. He went next to her and stroked her back. When she flinched, he stopped and stroked her hands. "I'm sorry you had to go through that," he murmured in her ear. Her head rested on his chest. She started to sob again. He held her for a long time before there was a knock on the door. Hisana gasped and Byakuya got up to get the door.
When he returned to the futon, he was carring a tray that held a teapot and two cups. He poured them each a cup and handed one to Hisana. She sipped it slowly and sighed as it went down her throat. "This should make you feel a little bit better." Hisana nodded and placed her empty cup on the tray. Byakuya set it outside of the room and went to sit in a chair. "Please get some sleep," he said. Hisana didn't try to argue whenit came to kicking him out of his bed. She just got comfertable and fell asleep instantly.
Late at night, Hisana tossed and turned. She couldn't escape the horrid dream that plauged her mind and heart. She was sweating heavily and moaning loudly. Visions of Aiden hovering over her kept appearing; he wouldn't leave her thoughts. She just couldn't escape that dream. Untill protective arms went around her waist and pulled her close. She turned around in Byakuya's embrace and snuggled against him. He pulled her closer and kissed her forehead. "Thank you for saving me," she whispered. Byakuya kissed her lips chastely. "You're safe now. Don't worry, Hisana. I'll protect you."
Byakuya woke to the sound of light tapping. He regained so sense and noticed that someone was knocking on his door. He got out of bed quietly and went to the door. It turned out to be his grandfather. "Good morning, Byakuya. I wanted to-" Ginrei turned his attention to the bed. His eyes widened with... Pride. They went out of the room. "Who's she?" He asked smirking. "Um, she-"
"What noble house is she from?" Ginrei inquired. Byakuya felt panic rise to his chest and up to his brain. "She-" Byakuya groaned when he saw his grandmother approach them. "What is going on out here?" She asked. "There's a girl in Byakuya's room. In his bed." Byakuya's grandmother, Setsuna, gasped while covering her mouth. "Oh! My little Byakushi is becoming a man!" Byakuya felt his face heat up. "What noble house is she from Byakuya?" Ginrei asked impatiently. "What is her name, Byakushi?"
"Hisana, but-" Setsuna sighed. "What a lovely name." Ginrei stroked his chin. "I've never heard of a Hisana in one of the noble houses. Which house is from?" Byakuya ran his hand through his hair. "She isn't from a noble house." Ginrei's smile faded and Setsuna looked worried. "What?" Ginrei looked extremely angry. "Now, Ginrei, please calm down," Setsuna said worriedly. "I will not calm down! Byakuya, what the hell is some Rukon trash doing in your bed?! Let alone my house!"
"She was almost raped yesterday, grandfather. She needed my help," Byakuya said reasoningly. "So? And how do you know it was rape? It isn't rape if the little whore wanted it." Setsuna gasped. "Don't say that! You don't know that young lady personally. You shouldn't make false accusations." Ginrei scoffed. "Whatever! Listen to me, Byakuya. That wench isn't staying here. Get her out." Anger took root in Byakuya. "No." Ginrei's eyes widened. "What did you just say to me?"
"I said no. She needs me, and I'm willing to take care of her. You won't stop me," he stated a little warningly. Ginrei narrowed his eyes. "How dare you. You truely meen what you say don't you." Byakuya nodded. "Fine. Then at least intoduce us to the girl." Byakuya nodded again and the three of them stepped into the room. Hisana still lay on the bed in a deep sleep. Byakuya sat next to her and strocked her back, in an effort to wake her up gentally. She moaned and rolled to face him. Her eyes opened lazily. "Byakuya." She smiled. "Hisana, my grandparents would like to meet you."
She sat up and blushed when she saw the elderly people standing behind him. She sat on her knees and bowwed low. "Um, good morning my Lord and Lady." Setsuna cupped her face. "It's very nice to meet you, Hisana." Hisana blushed some more. Ginrei had the most sour look on his face. "Why are you here, girl?" he asked rudely. "Oh, well I was attacked last night and Byakuya saved me. I am indepted to him." Ginrei rolled his eyes and mumbled, "Indepted."
"Please grandfather. I want dearly for her to stay here," Byakuya said taking her hands. "The only way I will allow her to stay in my house is if she works for it. She can become your courtesan or some-"
"No!" Everyone turned thier attention to Hisana. "I will never become anyone's courtesan! I'm above that!" Ginrei was furious. "You are above nothing. All you are is a whore from the Rukon Disrict. Nothing more. If you dare raise your voice to me again, I will not show mercy on your worthless life." Hisana stoped breathing for a moment. "If you don't want to be a courtesan then you can be a house maid. I'll personally make to arrangments." Hisana returned his dark gaze with her own. "Do as you wish, my Lord."
Later that day Hisana was led to a room, which she was to share with another maid. Since she wasn't working that day, she decided to sleep for the day. Her dreams were mostly confusing; questioning her decision to work for this family. She had decided that she did need work and she couldn't go back to where she was living before, so she might as well work for them. Around sunset someone opened the door yelling, "Okay! I'll see you tomorrow, girl! 'Kay! Night, night!"
Hisana looked at the caramel skin colored girl before her. She wore light brown glasses and hand dark brown hair. "Hi! You must be my new roomie. My name's Shilon. What's your's?" Hisana smiled. "My name is Hisana. Nice to meet you, Shilon." Shilon plopped down next to her. "Well let me tell you somethin' about me. I've been workin' here my entire life. I love to dance and I hate my boss. My dream for the future is to marry some captian of the thirteen court guard squads. Ahh! That would be the life." Hisana giggled.
They talked for the rest of the night and Shilon gave her tips in what to do when she cleaned and cooked. Shilon even drew out a map for her. "This place is usually filled with kiss asses, so just don't talk to them or make eye contact." Hisana nodded while holding back laughter. "The day starts at six and ends at nine. And us maids aren't allowed to do anything fun, like going to balls or to town for a day of fun." Hisana shrugged. "I'm not really in to that kind of stuff." Shilon moved closer. "Is it true that you and Lord Byakuya are in L-O-V-E?" Hisana blushed and fiddled with her hands.
"No, we're just friends. He saved me and invited me to stay here with him, but we aren't in love." Shilon smirked while laying in her stiff bed. "Uh-huh. Well when you're ready to tell me all of the juicy details, I'll be here with an open ear." Hisana laughed playfully and settled into bed. "Well there is no juicy details. I don't love, Byakuya. And he doesn't love me." She instantly regreted the words and felt her chest get tight. She thought she didn't love him , but she couldn't even tell herself that.
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