Routine
"I love you, Nii-sama." Rukia said with a bow then hurried on her way.
It was a daily greeting for her. She started that back when they were kids and never quit the habit. He didn't mind though. It was one of the many charming things about his little adopted sister.
Byakuya went to his office and did the same old. Reading documents, signing things, looking over files. Every day he did the same .He would wake up and get ready for work, be greeted by Rukia, spend five to eight hours working, try to eat a meal with Rukia, then head to bed.
He would never admit it, the only reason he got out of bed was because of Rukia's greeting. He knew she only for the old times but he could help but cherish it.
When he finish worked, he went home and ate yet another silent dinner with Rukia. He would ask her how her day was but only get sentence long replies. After he dragged himself to bed. Quickly he fell into a deep sleep like always.
When he woke, something felt different. He did the same as usual and ready for work. He did not see Rukia today, which made him feel a little disappointment, and headed straight to work. Today there was no boring documents to read nor anything to sign.
After five hours of doing nothing at work he came home. Rukia should be home now. He went off in search for her. He found her in one of the gardens. She was sitting on a bench looking at the pond.
Rukia stood up and bowed when she saw him, "Nii-sama." He sat next to her. "I am sorry I did not see you this morning." Then she said her usual greeting, "I lo-"
"You don't need to say that anymore, Rukia." He cut her off. "I know you say it because of old times but you don't have to."
Rukia turned and looked him in the eye, "I don't say it because I feel like I have to. I only say things that I mean." She got up and bowed. "Nii-sama, I love you."
Rukia began to head to her room, leaving a red face Byakuya on the bench.
Another one down. I'm not sure who I'm going to do next.