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A/N: Sorry for such a long delay but I've got a lot going on right now. I do thank you guys for hanging and continuing to read this, your response have been encouraging. Thank you so much for the reviews and comments as well as the favs! The last chapter I added a little more to the SoiUra relationship I've been sprinkling in every once in awhile. I already know how Miko feels but I want to know what the rest of you think :). So when it comes to SoiUra you all prefer the random tablespoon, the cup full like last chapter, or you don't care either way?

That woman! Byakuya started walking away without a word to Ukitake and Shunsui.

"Hey Byakuya where are you going?" Ukitake questioned but Byakuya continued to walk away.

"Home" Byakuya mumble without bothering to turn around.

"What's with him?" Ukitake raised an eyebrow at Byakuya's response.

"We may have interrupted his evening plans." Shunsui gave Ukitake a sly smile.

"You think?"

Shunsui adjusted his straw hat downward. "Who really knows with Captain Kuchiki, but from his determined steps I'm certain he had other plans and they didn't include drinks with us".

The two old friends watched as Byakuya disappeared into the darkness.

Byakuya was not happy with Yoruichi's decision to leave him with Ukitake and Shunsui. The nerve of that woman leaving me with those two, first she spends most of the night talking about Captain Soi Fon and Urahara and when she wasn't doing that she was going on with Feke yet she came to find me. Byakuya stopped. That is right she did come to find me she even said she did. The question is why. Why did she really come? Byakuya started walking again this time even faster. Did she really think I wanted to hear about Captain Soi Fon and Urahara or spend an evening watching her get friendly with underlings? What was she thinking? She knew I didn't want to talk about them in the past why would I want to talk about them now Byakuya sighed heavily. "That woman, I just don't understand her."

Byakuya entered his home hoping a good night sleep would shake Yoruichi from his mind, but it did not work. The next morning that woman was still on his mind, but Byakuya did not let it distract him this time. He thought it would be best to focus on his duties and to push the demon cat as far out of his mind as possible. Byakuya buried himself in work instead of trying to figure out Yoruichi or a solution to the "situation". He had done a month's worth of work in just a few hours and his body was paying the price. Byakuya's neck started to bother him and his eyes were tired.

Byakuya decided to take a short break. He placed his pen down and closed his eyes immediately came back to his mind. "Shihoin Yoruichi", he softly said her name.

"Kuchiki Byakuya", Yoruichi said softly pulling Byakuya's eyes up. So you just sit and think about me at your desk, Byakuya-bo. Yoruichi smiled but did not say anything.

Byakuya saw the smile as a sign of trouble. What's she doing here? Byakuya stared at Yoruichi standing his doorway. He didn't say he just watched as Yoruichi sauntered over to him. He was lost in the movement of her hips.

Yoruichi's words cut into Byakuya's thoughts. "I take it you didn't go out drinking with Ukitake and Shunsui last night".

"No."

"Oh, so that's why you didn't come by."

Byakuya frowned and Yoruichi smiled arrogantly. Was she expecting me to show up on her doorstep again last night because I had been drinking? "You know drinking with Captain Ukitake and Captain Kyōraku isn't a requirement."

Yoruichi leaned over his desk and gently placed her right pointer finger between his downward eyebrows the causing his frown to soften. "I'm glad you know it's not a requirement". You can come over whenever you want to Byakuya. She stared into his steely eyes as she pulled her finger away.

Of course I know it's not requirement, that is what I just said. I don't need to drink to deal with you. Apparently your time away has caused you to forget who I am. Byakuya's frown returned. "Yoruichi, I have work to do." Byakuya picked up his pen and started writing a new report. "Is there something that you want?"

You wouldn't believe me if I told you. I just wanted to see you just so we could talk some more or that I wanted to see you again last night but you didn't show up. "I was in the area and thought I'd stop by."

Byakuya continued working and without looking up he responded, "I have reports to finish."

"Always the diligent worker Byakuya-bo," Byakuya ignored Yoruichi's comment, "I'll leave you to your work."

Byakuya frowned at the nickname and curtly responded, "Good" You're not going to trap me in your little game today.

"Byakuya, you're probably even going to work through lunch"

I'll work through lunch if I want but you'll just go on about how I work all the time and I don't want you stay any longer, "No, I am not"

"Good"

Byakuya frowned again. He continued working on his report ignoring Yoruichi.

Yoruichi took advantage of Byakuya's determination to ignore her. "Now you can take me to lunch. I'll see you at 1:00 PM."

Lunch! Lunch take you to lunch. "Yoruichi" Byakuya held his head up but Yoruichi was gone. "That woman, she did it again." I just don't understand her. She wants me to take her to lunch after she left me last night hoping I'd go out drinking. Why so I'd end up at her door again? She really thought I would end up on your doorstep again last night cause I had a drink. Byakuya dropped the pen down on the desk. Did she want me to end up back at her door again? She did tell me not to go out drinking with Captains Ukitake and Shunsui, but then practically cornered me to go out with them only hours later? Byakuya lightly shook his head trying to shake the thoughts of Yoruichi wanting him away. No, she only did it so she could tease me that's all, it was a setup. I'd end up at her quarters again and if I fell asleep again she'd let me have it this time. That's has got to be the reason.

Byakuya picked up his pen and started writing, but quickly placed the pen back down. What was that "drinking isn't requirement" statement about? Was she saying that because she meant it or just because I said it first? No, she said it because I said it, and she just wants a free lunch. She can go to lunch by herself.

Byakuya started on his report again. He continued working until it was 12:57 PM when his grandfather arrived.

"Hello grandfather." Today you have perfect timing.

"Good Byakuya, I wanted to talk to you." Yoruichi arrived interrupting Ginrei. Ginrei turned and greeted Yoruichi, "Yoruichi how nice to see you.

"It is very nice to see you as well".

Byakuya interjected, "Yoruichi, I will not be able to attend lunch with you; I need to discuss some matters with my grandfather."

Ginrei turned to Byakuya and sternly responded, "Nonsense, Byakuya, you should've told me you had plans". He ignored Byakuya's surprised look and turned his attention to Yoruichi. "You two enjoy your lunch, Byakuya and I can talk anytime."

Byakuya was surprised by his grandfather's words. Byakuya shifted his eyes to the side not looking at Ginrei or Yoruichi. The one time as of late I wanted you to interrupt my work and plans you don't do it. You instead-

"No," Yoruichi gently shook her head, "it is ok I don't to take Byakuya away from his duties. If you need to talk to him he's all yours."

Yoruichi's comments shocked Byakuya and he quickly tried to read her intention. What? You have no problems taking from my duties or interrupting them. Byakuya humph quietly while staring at Yoruichi and his grandfather. At least now you'll leave and grandfather and I can go on without our discussion.

"Oh no, Yoruichi please take him, what Byakuya any I need to discuss can wait."

Byakuya was even more shocked at Ginrei's statement all he could do is stare in disbelief at the elder Kuchiki. I can't believe you fell for that woman's line.

A smile of satisfaction crept over Yoruichi's face after hearing Ginrei's comment. "Why don't you join us?"

"No, no, I don't want to intrude."

You don't want to intrude it's too late for that grandfather.

"Byakuya, I'll talk to you later. Yoruichi, it was a pleasure as always."

Great now I am stuck going to lunch with Yoruichi and I still have to have that discussion with grandfather, which will more than likely be about the "situation."

"Before you go I wanted make sure you got this", Yoruichi handed Ginrei small red envelop. Ginrei promptly left after taking the envelope.

That envelope had the Shihoin seal, but if it is a clan matter than it should've gone to me.

Yoruichi turned back to Byakuya, "Are you ready?"

If must go I will not be staying for along time. "Yoruichi, I cannot stay out long. I have a meeting to prepare for this afternoon."

"Oh" Yoruichi made no attempt to mask her disappointment. The small word had a resounding sound of sadness causing a twinge of guilt to shoot through Byakuya. "Its OK, I think I know the perfect place. Let' s go Byakuya."

Yoruichi flash stepped away and Byakuya followed. Yoruichi lead Byakuya deep into the Shihoin territory. They did not stop until they reached a small stand.

Byakuya took one look the humble stand and decided he was not eating here. This is a shack there isn't even a place to sit.

"Byakuya don't let the appearance fool you, Mojo Kojo has the best sushi in all of the Soul Society and they're super fast. The perfect place for a quick meal."

Despite the modest appearance the stand was incredibly busy. Byakuya and Yoruichi had to wait in line much to Byakuya's dismay. The line moved quickly but not quickly enough for Byakuya's pleasing. When he and Yoruichi finally made it to the front of the line he had already decided he was not going to eat anything.

A gentle faced middle aged gentleman greeted the both with a smile "Yoruichi-sama, what would you like today?"

"The usual Jeffery."

"Right away and what will you be having sir?"

Byakuya quickly responded, "Nothing."

Yoruichi looked at Byakuya's stoned face out the corner of her eye. She turned her attention back to Jeffery. "Jeffery please add a number 21 to my order and turn it up a notch".

Byakuya slanted his eyes at Yoruichi. Turn it up a notch?

Polo's speed at cooking almost rivaled Byakuya's speed at flash stepping the food was finished in minutes and it was a lot of food. Byakuya's eye grew wide at the huge box of food placed before them.

"Thanks Jeffery, Thanks Polo." Yoruichi handed the box to Byakuya weight surprised him a little. "Let's go Byakuya."

Is all this really for one person?

Yoruichi led Byakuya to a clearing away from other the patrons. They sat on the grass under a shady pine. Yoruichi hungrily looked at the tasty dishes before her. "Byakuya are you sure you don't want anything?"

"I am sure." Byakuya sat in amazement and watched Yoruichi inhale enough food for two men in a matter of minutes.

She finally paused. "Oh yeah, this is good. Byakuya you don't know what you're missing."

I am surprise you can even taste the food. Where is it going? Byakuya made the mistake of running his eyes over Yoruichi's body. He was entranced as his eyes moved slowly across her mocha skin upward from her bare arms to her bare shoulders over, he fought the urge to touch the velvety skin. He certainly wasn't thinking of her as a fellow clan leader as his eyes moved up the length her neck to her mouth. He swallowed hard as he watched her lick a drop of shrimp sauce from the corner of her mouth. Her lips were moving but he didn't hear what she was saying until she said "Byakuya".

Byakuya shift his glance downward, Yoruichi Shihoin is a beautiful demon cat but evil, which means her mouth is evil too.

"Byakuya"

"What?"

"Would you like to Byakuya? I'll make sure it's a night to remember."

The statement caught him off guard; Byakuya thought he have misheard due to the sudden blood drain from his brain. Byakuya looked up just in time to Yoruichi suck a little sauce from the tip of her ring finger. She is evil. Byakuya shifted his glanced to the side. I have got to shake these thoughts from my mind. She's beautiful but evil. "What?"

"Would you like to attend the Shihoin Celebration?"

What Shihoin celebration? "The Shihoin Celebration, hmm, it'll depend on my schedule."

"You should come Byakuya it'll be an incredible event. It'll be a glorious celebration for Ai". Yoruichi eat a little more food and Byakuya just watched. "So what is your meeting about this afternoon?"

"Meeting, oh the meeting nothing you'd be interested in." I certainly can't tell you that it is a 15-minute meeting with my men regarding the implementation of two new rules for the barracks.

Byakuya if I wasn't interested I wouldn't have asked, but I am not going to push. "I hope it's not about a secret attack on the Shihoin clan".

"No of course not".

Byakuya's stone face and serious tone immediately let Yoruichi know Byakuya did not get the joke. "It was a joke Byakuya." She placed her hand on his forearm the skin-to-skin contact was so warm and inviting to Byakuya it made him almost forget where they were and how long its been since they were able to be together like they were today. It was like old times just the two of them no pressure, no burdens, no painful memories.

Then suddenly Yoruichi pulled her hand back. The warmth of her touch was still there but something was missing and Byakuya started once again to feel uncomfortable.

"Byakuya, it was so sweet of you to come to lunch just to spend time with me."

Byakuya frowned at the insinuation he knew it could only lead to trouble. "You know if you keep that up your face is going to get stuck like that". Yoruichi put her right finger between his downward shifted eyebrows and again the frown melted away. She removed her finger.

The frown immediately returned, "Yoruichi I" Byakuya paused as Yoruichi popped a super spicy tuna roll into his mouth. The spicy flavors danced in his mouth. Byakuya closed his eyes as the delightful taste took over causing him to make an "hmm" sound.

Byakuya opened his eyes to see Yoruichi smiling at him. He quickly shifted his eye to the pine behind her not want to risk getting caught up in her eyes. "I should be leaving to prepare from my meeting."

"Fine, I can't eat another bite anyway."

As soon as Yoruichi said that Byakuya's eyes went to the seven remaining spicy tuna rolls. Yorucihi noticed and quickly closed the box. When did she start eating spicy foods? Then again it's been 100 years who knows how much she has changed.

"I am ready when you are Byakuya."

They soon arrived at the 6th Division. Byakuya wasted no time and rushed to his office. Byakuya immediately walked in and stood behind his desk hoping Yoruichi would soon.

"Next time we go out to eat"

Byakuya quickly interjected, "I can't" I can't go through another lunch like today. I've got to find a way to deal with you.

"Can't or won't Byakuya? You don't want to go out an eat with me anymore." Yoruichi's disappointment showed in her eyes. It reminded Byakuya of a sad kitten.

He didn't like seeing that look in her eye, "It's not that it's just that I have a lot of responsibilities I can't just run off to eat with you".

"I understand, next time you'll decide the time and the place. OK"

"OK" At least this will give me time to find a way to deal with you.

"I'll leave you to prepare for your meeting." Yoruichi turned around to leave.

Byakuya noticed the box of super spicy tuna rolls on his desk. He quickly picked it up. "Yoruichi wait your sushi".

She stopped in the doorway and turned her head to the side, "They're yours I got them for you."

She was gone before Byakuya could say anything. There was a slight curl up of the corners of his mouth "That woman," he whispered softly He sat down and immediately opened the box and started eating the sushi. His mouth filled with flavor from every bite. He was down to the last roll when his grandfather returned to his office.

"Byakuya, we need to talk."

Velveteen: Byakuya and that woman went out again.

Peace in Chaos: Yes, they did.

Miko: Byakuya is starting to have a problem saying,"No" to that woman.

Peace in Chaos: That woman is under his skin, LOL. It's interesting that he calls her that woman now. That is one of my favorite ByaYoru moments. Byakuya is all like that woman blah blah to Zommari but then Byakuya pictures her in a dreamlike form smiling with her blowing in the wind.

Velveteen: Speaking of dreaming I wonder what kind of night he was dreaming about while watching that woman eat eat lunch :)

Miko: I know it was naughty.

Peace in Chaos: Naughty Byakuya is the best Byakuya and no one can bring out the naughty Byakuya side like that woman, I mean Yoruichi.

Thanks for reading this chapter as always. Please leave a comment or review. Until next time peace :)