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I hope you enjoy this chap :) it took me some time, though...

Chap 6: unexpected Meeting

When Renji and Ichigo woke they screamed at seeing that were together in bed, until their headaches came up and they grabbed their respective skulls.

"Fuck! Why are you in my bed Renji?" Ichigo asked the nearly naked man next to him.

"How should I know? But for your information, asshole, that's my bed! So go away." Renji told him falling down again and pulling the blanket over his head.

"Wait… We hadn't sex, had we?" the orange-head asked with wide frantic eyes.

Renji pulled the blanket far enough down so that just two thin slits of eyes were revealed. "No we hadn't and don't ask how I know… it's somewhat obvious when we still are clothed."

True to his words they at least had their boxer shorts on their bodies.

"Then why am I in your bed?" his roommate asked confused.

"I don't know and it's not important… let's just get up and have breakfast I'm starving…" the red-head said while standing up.

When they made their way into the kitchen Ichigo started the coffee machine and Renji started the water kettle for his tea.

Just as they began to drink their beverages the door clicked open and a much disheveled looking Grimmjow came in.

"Pfuh what's gotten you so fucked up Grimm?" Ichigo asked him raising an eyebrow.

"Probably just that… he got literally fucked up and down." Renji said with a wolfish grin splitting his face showing his canines and making an up and down gesture with his pinkie.

"You know what? Yeah I got fucked and it was fucking awesome! That Gin is really submissive and aggressive too… and Sosuke… man that guy knows how to get your legs all shaky. He got instantly to my sweet spot and pounded into me like a mad man! And look at that! They were all licky licky and biting into me! Man that was a night I tell you." the blue-haired man said while exposing his upper body where plenty of bite marks were planted in his chest and nipples.

"You know… Kyouraku probably won't use you as a dancer tonight with those bruises…" Renji said while sipping his tea.

"Man I so don't care that sex was just awesome! If I have to be waiter today then so be it, totally worth it." He said while grinning like a Cheshire cat and pouring some coffee into his mug.

"Good for you, I'll take a shower now and head into town." The red-head responded while walking towards the bathroom.

"What do you want in town?" Ichigo asked him while putting their cups away.

"Don't know maybe looking for a book or something, just going out; god knows I need the fresh air." And with that he shut the bathroom door behind him and started to shower.

With shrugs Ichigo and Grimm made themselves comfortable on the couch.

After a while Renji emerged refreshed and fully dressed in his skin tight black jeans, blood red shirt that outlined his muscles perfectly, hair bound into its high ponytail, revealing the tattoos on his neck; Grimm and Ichigo both had to admit that the red-head was damn hot and he probably didn't paid much attention to his looks now… and so it came that they didn't register when Renji bid them good bye. They were pulled out from their thoughts when the door clicked close and had to gulp now that the red-head was gone. Awkwardly they tried to think their nearly boner away.

Renji wasn't sure yet what exactly he wanted to do, but he wanted to do SOMETHING unlike those idiots sitting in their living room.

Not even ten minutes later he found himself in the centre of Karakura town, gods be blessed they found a cheap and big enough apartment near the city, he made his way into the first bookstore that come into his view. 'Let's check out what they have here…' with those thoughts he entered the store.

When Byakuya opened his eyes he wasn't really surprised to see the violet eyes of Shihouin Yoruichi in front of him.

"What is it you want now Yoruichi? I want to shower and get dressed." He told her already annoyed at her being in his room.

"Hm, you don't have a headache Bya-bo? Ah yeah ya didn't drink that much… But say Bya-bo are you planin' on going there this evenin' again?" she asked him grin full in place and curious violet eyes watching.

Byakuya rolled his eyes at that… Leave it to this woman to ask him such a thing just after waking up… annoyed he made his way to his bathroom to shower and get dressed; ignoring the woman that now sat on his bed and waited for his return.

When he made his way into his bathroom he turned the shower on so that the water would be heated when he got under it. While that was taken care of he collected his needed towels, one for his body and one to dry his hair, and positioned them so that they would be in reach when needed. Now he just had to unclothe himself and step under the warm water. Just when he let the water run down his lithe body he closed his eyes to enjoy all of the warmth. But Yoruichi's question wouldn't leave him… would he go there today again? Surely it would just be a place to go to with friends and not alone, but then he remembered what the red-head, Beast, whispered into his ear: "If ya wan' ya can come tomorrow again, I'll be dancing then so I have more time… we could do whatever ya wan'." He had said… and Byakuya now felt his cheeks heating, the reason could be the warmth or the words the man whispered into his ear; he wasn't sure.

But the man couldn't have been honest, could he? The red-head was very drunk and his tone was slurred… but then again he had sexual intercourse with other men… so it could have been indeed honest. However Byakuya didn't know if the man just wanted casual sex… after all he said he didn't want. The raven-head was confused… maybe he should go there this evening and ask him what that was about? Oh maybe not a good idea… he didn't have any idea if he himself was open for something with another man…

The gender wasn't a problem for him, what mattered where his own feelings. Byakuya simply couldn't engage himself in a casual relationship; if the red-head decided to have a relationship with him he would be solely involved with the Kuchiki and no one else and it would be more than just sex. But unfortunately the raven-head didn't know what the red-head really wanted from him… so there was just one option left: going this evening again to Sodom and trying to find out how the red-head worked.

With this resolve he turned the shower off and dried himself and dressed in casual clothing for the city, he needed to kill some time till the evening but his home wasn't an option seeing as both Yoruichi and Kisuke were still present and wouldn't stop bothering him; to his relieve Sosuke and Gin decided to go home and have some fun with the blue-haired man.

All the while Yoruichi sat patiently on Byakuya's bed and waited and waited and waited… she was so close to barge in the bathroom and demand what took him so long when Byakuya exited mentioned room in black pants a white shirt and a black jacket? So he was going to avoid them again this day, hm? She couldn't let that happen! After all Kisuke and she were only here on his behalf, well more the behalf of Soujun, but it was about Bya so they were on his behalf here….

"Want to escape again, Bya-bo? How rude of you" she said to him smirking and a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"You don't have to look at me like this; I am merely going into the city to run some errands." He replied not even bothering to look at her and walking straight to the door; he very well knew that she would follow him… "And don't ask I really have errands to do." It wasn't entirely true, but not entirely lied… he really had errands to do, he needed some books for his studies, but they weren't that important… they could wait, but this was just a perfect opportunity to get a hold of them; he would kill two birds with one stone: getting his books and avoiding those annoying people.

"Ah I believe you Bya-bo, but that surely is some coincidence here, ne?" she asked while they entered the main hall where Rukia seemed to be already anticipating his entry; probably to save her from Kisuke's annoyance…

"I'm going to the city, buying some books. Do you want to come with me Rukia?" he asked his sister and immediately saw the relieve sparkle in her eyes and her fervently nodding head upon his words.

"Yes that would be great. I need books too." She replied while taking on her coat.

"We will see you later then Yoruichi." Byakuya said before closing the front door.

"Hm, you know Soujun Byakuya really wants to avoid us…" Yoruichi spoke up.

"Well it is your own fault Yoruichi… You really had to anger him that often when you where little, hadn't you?" the gentle voice of Soujun said while he entered the hall, where not one minute ago his two children stood.

Yoruichi couldn't help but snicker at the memories. "Heh you know he was fun to rile up, but say Soujun… What would you think if Bya decided to involve himself with a man?" she asked him in all honesty; she had a feeling about Byakuya and it really unsettled her… Yoruichi had the impression that Byakuya was interested into that red-head, but she needed to know how his father thought about this possibility, after all Byakuya should take over Kuchiki Industries someday…

"Hm? That wouldn't be a problem as long as he is happy of course, but why do you ask?" Soujun asked perplexed, not knowing what that was all about.

"Oh for no particular reason…" and like that she was again in the living room with Kisuke.

Soujun shrugged and made his way upstairs into in his private office.

Byakuya and Rukia made their way slowly into the center of the town; they didn't live that far away, maybe 10 to 15 minutes depending on how fast you walk.

Not yet hungry they both decided to go first into one of the many bookstores, Karakura had at least 4 bookstores because of the university not far from the market in the center of the city, and immediately they separated. Rukia rushed to the many books she would need for her studies while Byakuya made his way to the lighter lecture: Romance and Fantasy.

One wouldn't suspect him to read such a book, but truth be told even he couldn't stand it to always read those heavy classics, so lighter lecture was welcome to him every now and then and now definitely was one of those moments.

But he couldn't believe what he saw upon entering the section… there he stood, clad in black skin tight jeans, a heavy black coat and fire-like red-hair: Beast.

Byakuya was unsure what to do, or more precise how to react. Sure he wanted to talk with the man, but not now…

Slowly he approached the section and came to a stop beside the red-head, just to discover that he had earphones in his ears and… was he wearing sunglasses?

Renji didn't know how long he already stood in front if the fantasy/romance books, but he guessed it was pretty long. Suddenly he saw movement in the corner of his eyes and when he turned he saw the guy from the last night standing next to him. How long was he standing there? What would happen now? After all Renji clearly remembered what he told him and hoped the man didn't take it wrong…

In his drunken haste Renji gave the implications of having casual sex, but truth was he wanted to get to know the man… hopefully he didn't blow that one up last night.

After taking his earphones out and stopping his music he pulled his glasses up and regarded him with a smile.

"Hey didn't thought I would see you again this soon." He said with a gentle smile.

"Same goes for me. It really is surprising to see you here." Byakuya said looking into those brown-red eyes and nearly feeling the fire in them consuming him.

"Why? Because I don't look like that kind of guy who reads?" Renji asked joking.

Byakuya on the other hand became aware that his statement was indeed insulting, so he tried to backpedal: "No that was not what I meant; I was merely surprised to see you here. I am sorry if I offended you."

"Ah it's okay, I'm not mad and you didn't offend me." Renji wanted to say more but he didn't know how to phrase: 'regarding last night: I don't want to fuck you, I want to get know you.' So yeah… but it could be because of his nervousness… didn't mean he could phrase it now any better.

"Good. I wouldn't like to think that because of that we couldn't-" he didn't come far, because he got interrupted when Rukia came back to him.

"I have all books I need, how about you?" she asked oblivious that she interrupted an important conversation.

Renji was dumbfounded. He should have known… the good guys are always in a relationship or gay… the latter would play right in his favor, but that cutie had a girlfriend; just his luck.

"I am afraid I am not done yet. You look around some more and take some books you like additionally to those." The raven-head said pointing at the books she already held in her arms.

With a smile she nodded and made her way. "Arigatou Nii-san" and she was off again.

Renji's jaw nearly hit the floor. That girl was his sister? Oh man so much for jumping to conclusions…

"You are surprised." It wasn't as a question and both knew it.

"Well yeah, I thought she is your girlfriend." The red-head said while rubbing his neck awkwardly.

"Ah, no she is not. As she said, she is my little sister." Byakuya didn't really know what to say in addition… he wanted to talk with him, but that surely wasn't an appropriate place. Frowning he began to think about how he could get the man to speak with him… and came up empty, socializing really wasn't his strong point; to his luck he needn't be, because the red-head seemed to come up instantly with a solution for his problem.

"How about we grab a coffee? Or tea? What you two prefer." He said with a sincere smile on his features.

"Hm, I don't like coffee that much." The raven-head said frowning.

"Tea it is then. Ah I think we should go my place then, in the city really isn't a store to serve good tea." Just as he said that the girl came back to them.

Only now became Rukia aware of the fact that her brother was standing not only next a tall good looking red-head, which was at the same time a bit strange, but that they too were talking.

"I am done now Nii-san, we should go back home." Something about the red-head didn't sit well with her; maybe it was that ridiculous red-hair or the tattoos, she wasn't sure.

Her brother raised an eyebrow at her behavior, he was pretty much sure that she saw them talking so she must know that it was impolite how she behaved.

"Rukia this is a friend of mine-" he didn't actually know that man's name! And he called him a friend? Byakuya was so irritated with himself, but came out of his stupor when the red-head spoke up: "Renji, Abarai Renji. Nice to meet you Rukia." He said extending his hand, which she reluctantly took.

Byakuya was glad, that she at least shook his hand and more so that he now knew his name.

"Your brother said you prefer tea over coffee? If so then you should come with me, there isn't a good store here, what is kinda crap if you ask me, but nothing that can be done about now. So we might as well go to my home, it's not far and we can grab something to eat there too, if you'd like. Oh but we need to buy some groceries then. I didn't eat much yesterday and count to that my two idiot roommates, yes we should definitely grab something, that I can cook then, on our way." Renji said rambling on and not aware of two sets of eyes watching him curiously until he was done speaking.

"What? You know you two look really funny." He said to them, just to get a reprimand from the small girl.

"We look funny? You were just talking without any interruptions!" she said pointing a finger at him.

"Ah? So what? You never speak your thoughts?" he countered, hands on his hips and leaning down to face her, grinning like a mad man.

Byakuya just stood there; he couldn't believe that his sister got along that good with him; after all they knew each other not even a minute.

Suddenly the red-head come up again, straightening his spine and coming to his full height, and went to the exit.

When Renji realized that not one of them was following him he turned and yelled: "You guys coming, or what?!"

Byakuya and Rukia both came clear in their heads again and went to the register to purchase Rukia's books.

Forgotten where the books Byakuya needed himself when they made their way to buy some groceries for today's lunch.

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