You demanded it, so here it is! Chapter 6!
Byakuya's eye narrowed in annoyance at his grandfather. It was just like him to snoop in on any of his business, and ruin his time alone with anyone. Though, Hisana was the first person he had been intimate with in this way. Hisana's eyes were wide with fear. He squeezed her lightly in order to tell her not to worry. She looked at him; tears were in her eyes. Byakuya had the sudden urge to break something. Like his grandfather's neck. Byakuya looked over at his grandfather, who had gone red in the face. He looked as if he would explode any minute.
"How could you possibly act in such a way, Byakuya?! You know better!" Ginrei yelled. His white hair shook at each word. "Why are you still holding her?" Byakuya held her closer. "Because I want to," Byakuya spat. He then felt Hisana's small hands push him away. "Forgive me my Lord. It was all my fault and it won't happen again. I swear." With that she walked out of the water and back toward the manor. Byakuya couldn't help but throw Ginrei an icy glare. Ginrei, in turn, walked towards Byakuya dangerously. "Why? Why do you insist on tormenting me by not following family regulations? Why do you do this to yourself? She won't make a good wife. She is from the streets and won't fit in. She's to thin to bear children. And she isn't lady-like. Why do you strive for something unattainable?"
"Because it isn't unattainable! You don't understand my f-" Ginrei shook his head and sighed. "Do you think your parents would want this for you?" Byakuya stared at his grandfather with disbelief. He knew that was a taboo subject. Especially when he was in a negative mood. "How could you possibly say that? You know I don't like to talk about them. You know that!" Byakuya was practically quivering with rage. "It's true. Your father wouldn't want-"
"Stop it!" Ginrei stared at Byakuya glumly. He walked to him and cupped his face. "Byakuya," Ginrei's voice softened considerably, "I only want what's best for you and your future. I want you to be sure of every decision you make. Settling on that girl will not help you in the future. I swear that." Ginrei pulled Byakuya to him stiffly. It was meant to show affection, but Byakuya could care less. Ginrei's hand lingered on his shoulder and then went back toward the manor. Byakuya just stayed at the lake. After a while, he went back into the water and mumbled, "I do this, so Hisana may forgive me."
Hisana once again stirred the food she was preparing slowly. She felt almost dead on the inside. Many things hit her the night before. She noticed that she would never be with Byakuya. There was nothing she could do. He was who he was and she the same. He would have to marry someone with a 'rank'. She couldn't love him lke she wanted to. She also noticed that she stopped caring about Rukia. It had been almost a year since she went to look for Rukia. She's been so wrapped up in everything else, that she simply forgot about her little sister. The last thing that hit her was the need for her mother. She must be out there somewhere. All Hisana wanted to do was forgive her for everything then maybe she could have some peace of her own.
"Hisa, how are you feeling?" Hisana shrugged her shoulders. "You shouldn't be so glum about everything, Hisa. Things can't get worse than this. Right?" Hisana didn't respond because she knew things could get much much worse. "Look Hisa, maybe you should take the rest of the day off. You had a rough night. I'll do your work," Shilon offered. "No, thanks. I won't let you do all that work. But thanks." Shilon smiled at Hisana's never ending compassion. The woman with the mole walked into the kitchen a few minutes later. "Listen, you all. The Annual Kuchiki Masquerade Ball is tomorrow. You know the rules. You are not to be seen around the house during that entire day. Do you understand? Shilon?" Shilon gave an innocent smile. "Of course we do."
The woman with the mole rolled her eyes and walked away. Hisana and Shilon continued their work till the end of the day. Shilon carried a mischevous smirk across her face the entire day though. It was unsettling to Hisana. Was she thinking what she thought she was? Once they were in the seclusion of their room, Shilon exploded. "We are going to the ball!" Hisana knew it, but it was still shocking that she was taking it that far. "No, we're not. I can't afford anymore trouble. And you can't afford any trouble!"
"But we can both afford a night of fun! Just one night! Besides it's a masquerade ball; no one's gonna know it's us." For an instant, Hisana considered it, but took that thought from her mind totally. "We- we don't even have dresses to wear." Shilon was trembling with excitement. "But I go shopping once a month for the maids. I buy under garments and stuff like that. I could get our dresses while I'm out tomorrow. What's your size?"
"Shilon, I'm not going." Shilon grabbed Hisana's hands and spun her around repeatedly. "We- Have- To- Go! You need to loosen up! I need fun time or I will perish! Please! Hisa, please!" Hisana looked into her friend's wide eyes. "Fine. I'll go. Only if you can get a nice dress for us both." Shilon squealed with excitement. Oh thanks Hisa! You won't be sorry." Hisana smiled stiffly. "I already am, Shilon."
The next day, Shilon was gone until just hours before the Ball began. At Shilon's pace, they wouldn't have time to get ready. Finally, Shilon came bursting in the room. Her arms were filled with bags. She dropped them on her bed. "Okay, I got us masks, dancing shoes, dresses, make-up, and the ever-so-dreaded corset. Ready to get Shilonified?" Hisana was forced into a chair infront of a simple vanity set. Shilon primped and plucked at her cheeks and eyebrows. Hisana looked into the mirror and couldn't believe the reflection. There was pink and white eyeshadow on her lids and a light pink blush.
"No lipstick?" Hisana inquired. "No we do that lasted. Did you take a bath like I told you?" Hisana nodded. "Good, now go try on your dress. It's the pink one." Hisana walked over to the bags and dug through it to find a long cover over a garment. She took off the cover and immediently gasped. Her dress was white, with pink ribbons going down the bodice. The ribbons laced in the back and got wider, as if to be used as a bow. The skirt was white and sparkled from waist to toe. And her shoulders would be exposed since the sleeves drooped. Hisana admired it before noticing her mask in a box. It was also white and sparkling.
When Shilon finished her make-up, she went to help Hisana with the corset. Hisana frowned down at her lack of breasts and mumbled, "I wish I were as gifted at the other Ladies." Shilon pulled at the strings on the corset. "Oh, don't worry. This thing will make 'em pop." Hisana tried not to scream as Shilon pulled at the strings with so much force. When she was done, Hisana did the same to her. Shilon pulled out her dress soon after and Hisana noticed it was the same style as her own. Shilon's was mostly red, though, with dark blue ribbons.
After they both put their dresses on, Shilon took out their shoes. "What's the difference between normal shoes and dancing shoes?" Hisana asked. "The soles are softer in dancing shoes. So your feet don't hurt." Unsurprisingly, the shoes matched their dresses also. Hisana slipped them on and put on a light pink lipstick. Shilon's was red. They then put on their masks. Hisana went and stared at herself in the mirror. She had never looked so beautiful in her life. "Here's your gloves." Hisana slipped on the silk gloves and grabbed Shilon's hand. "Thank you."
Hisana then headed for the door. "No!" Shilon yelled. "Guards are posted at our door. We have to go out the window." Shilon opened a window wide and blew out the candle. Hisana locked the door before leaving herself. They hiked up their skirts and ran around the manor to the main entrance. There was a long line to get in, but it moved fast. The usher at the door looked at them and smiled politely. "Have a wonderful time." Hisana and Shilon held hands as they walked into the ballroom of the Kuchiki house.
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