Byakuya yawned silently as another Lady took his hand and prepared to dance. He was bored out of his mind. He hated things like this. All the fake smiles, champagne, and Ladies swooning; it was almost too much. No, it was too much. He barely paid attention to the Lady he was dancing with now. His mind was only on Hisana. He wished it was her he was dancing with and not this girl. What was her name again? Akiyo? She was blond and blushing and a beauty to most, but her attitude was horrible. She was like a female version of his grandfather.

"Byakuya, dear, did you hear me?" Akiyo asked. He honestly didn't, so to distract her he smiled and told her so. She was so wrapped up in his looks that she, herself, had forgotten what she was talking about. They twirled around for a little while more until Akiyo gasped towards the stairs. Byakuya rolled his eyes and glanced towards the stairs. Before he could turn back to Akiyo, he did a double take back to the stairs; his eyes widened. He saw a beautiful girl standing at the top of the stairs in white. She stood there like a shimmering angel. "She looks so odd. Doesn't she Byakuya?" He hadn't heard that comment since her was too wrapped up in that angel.

When she, and a woman in red next to her passed him on the floor, he saw a pair of glimmering indigo eyes and almost choked. It would be an interesting night indeed.

On the other side of the room, Hisana and Shilon walked toward a group of chairs and sat down daintily. Hisana's stomach flipped with excitement. She didn't know how the night would play out, but she would try to have as much fun as possible. She saw Byakuya at the top of the stairs. He was wearing white and gold robes and his hair was unbound- like she liked it. Hisana noticed that Shilon was also very nervous. Hisana took her hand and squeezed and they both giggled. Then Shilon gasped. Hisana looked up and noticed a man in red robes walking towards them. He had flowing silver hair.

"Good evening," he said smiling friendly. Shilon stared with much admiration. So Hisana spoke. "Hi. How are you?" The man smiled wider. "I'm fine thank you. My name is Jushiro Ukitake, Captain of Squad Thirteen. And you two?" Shilon perked up. "My name is Yumiko. And this is my cousin Karin. Nice to meet you." Jushiro bowed and kissed each of our hands. Shilon was giggling like crazy. "Would either of you care to dance with me?" Shilon immediently stood up. "I'd love to. If you don't mind Karin." Hisana shook her head and watched Shilon drag Jushiro playfully across the dance floor.

Hisana took a deep breath and rolled her shoulders. She felt a shadow appear over her body and she looked up. Byakuya was standing over her and she blushed madly. "Would you like to dance with me?" Hisana tried to form words but all that came out was air. "I'll take that as a yes." Byakuya brought her to her feet and led her to the middle of the dance floor. He still held on the her hand and his other hand went to the small of her back. "You have to come closer." He pulled her closer to him. Their bodies were touching passionately and sensuously. Hisana's small hand went to his shoulder. She was blushing even more now.

When the music started, Hisana didn't even notice that she was dancing. She just remembered feeling a little dizzy and seeing Byakuya's eyes pouring into her eyes. They were twirling and spinning across the entire floor and they looked like two angel lovers. Hisana had never felt so carefree and in love. Her eyes widened at the thought. She loved Byakuya. She loved him. And he needed to know. "Byakuya." Surprisingly, someone else had said his name.

The blond Lady that Hisana had saw on her first day at work in the manor. She was wearing a gorgeous light blue dress that exposed a lot of skin. "I'm sorry, were we done?" She looked very angry and agitated. "I am very sorry, Lady Akiyo. I didn't mean to make you upset." Lady Akiyo folded her arms and looked away. "I suppose it's all right. I'm sorry if I disturbed you." With that she walked away. Hisana was sure she wasn't sorry. Byakuya looked at her and took her hand again. "I never asked you your name. What is it?"

"Hisa- I mean Karin. My name is Karin. It was nice dancing with you, My Lord." Hisana walked away with her hands over her face in embarrassment. She felts hands on both of her shoulders. "What's wrong? You looked great out there!" Shilon yelled. "I don't know. I just got nervous," Hisana mumbled. Shilon looked up and they both saw Byakuya walking back toward them. What now, Hisana thought. "I'm sorry to disturb you, Karin, I just wanted to know if you wanted to dance again." Hisana stared adoringly at Byakuya. "Yes My Lord. Yes that would be very nice." Byakuya took her hands. "Please. Just Byakuya."

All throughout the night, Hisana was wrapped in Byakuya's arms. She felt like she was in a dream. Nothing could ruin this for her. Not Ginrei and his insults, Akiyo and her eyes, or anything else that might make her upset. Except Shilon. See the orchastra that had been playing the entire night and they were asking for requests. Shilon ran up to the band and whispered something in the conducter's ear. She then ran back to where she and Hisana were sitting. "Hisana, the band wants you to sing with them!"

Hisana choked on the wine she was drinking and she stared incredulous at Shilon. "Is that what you talked to them about?! Me singing in front of all these people?! I haven't sung in front of people like this is years! All the pressure of impressing rich people is overwhelming. I- I can't do this." Shilon dragged Hisana by her hands toward the orchestra. "She'll sing for you," Shilon said smiling. The conductor led Hisana to the front of the stage. "Listen dear, we'll play with what you sing. Just be loud and clear." Hisana swallowed and nodded toward the orchestra. She opened her mouth and began her song.

Innocent girl
Young maid and angel
Never knew what true love was
Whimsical man
The dreamer and hoper
Loved her from afar
They always looked at each other
Staring deep in their eyes
Though they did care for each other
They were terrified
Powerful forces pulled and pressured
Aiming for their soft hearts
They never knew that love was soulful
It could not die

All of the dancers and other visitors had gathered around the stage and watched fascinated. Lady Kuchiki watched drying tears from her eyes and nodding her head. After a while, some of the people went to dance to Hisana's song. Hisana looked down into the crowd and saw a very familiar face. She then felt her throat close and tears form in her eyes her heart started to do flips and she wanted badly to get off stage. There was a loud uproar of applause. Hisana blinked away the tears that were forming in her eyes and bowed. She then walked quickly off the stage. When she was down, Lady Kuchiki walked up to her.

"Dearest, that was a beautiful song," she said. Hisana nodded shortly and walked away from her to the courtyards. Once she was outside, she sat near a fountain and cried. She took off her mask so she could cry freely and thought of something, anything that could take away the sting in her heart. The person Hisana saw was Sara Otonashi. Her mother was standing before her and she didn't even acknowledge it. Sara probably didn't reconize her after all those years. There would never be happiness between them, but Hisana didn't want to believe that. Why couldn't she just be happy? Just once...

"Hisana." She looked toward Byakuya and gave him a look of longing. She stood and leapt into his arms and he hugged her tight. She sobbed loudly and held on to his robes to the point where her knuckles were white. Byakuya stroked her hair and back to comfort her. He knew that she suffered greatly from demons in her past and all he wanted was to help the pain go away. "Hisana." She buried her head into his chest and mumbled something. Byakuya lifted her chin and gazed into her eyes. "What's wrong, Hisana?" He asked softly.

"I love you." Byakuya's heart skipped a beat. It then started to race and he almost blacked out. Without thinking he forced his lips against her lips. Hisana practically melted against him. They stood there for a long time until they were once again interrupted. "Byakya!" They broke away and stared at Ginrei. He was holding Shilon tightly by the forearm. And he looked murderous. "Inside!" Byakuya led Hisana back into the ball room. It appeared that even he knew there was no way to stop this.

Ginrei, Lady Setsuna, Byakuya, Hisana and Shilon walked to a more quiet part of the manor. Once they were in a more quiet area Ginrei exploded. "Did you not understand what we talked about a few nights ago, Byakuya?! What could you have been thinking?! And you two! Aren't you supposed to be in your rooms?! Did you sneak down here in order to force yourself upon the noble men?! You Shilon are known for your trouble, but you, Hisana," He let out a dark laugh. "You have no more chances. I'm done being nice and forgiving. To you and Byakuya. I've had enough!"

I hoped u liked this chapter. okay the lyrics are mine i hoped u liked them. i paired it with the music from Phatom of the Opera's Angel of Music. Great song. look it up if u want. Pleez review!