Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach it belongs to Tite Kubo, I just own the OCs
A/N: OMG thanks so much guys for all the reviews and comments, they were so great they made me smile and really motivated me these past few days every time I was up after 1:00 AM working on this chapter. I am insanely tired so I hope it doesn't read that way, if so sorry about that.
Yoruichi lay in a sea of lush green grass and basked in the warm rays of the setting sun. Today had been a tough day for the little black cat. Her mission to the human world had been more adventurous this day. She had been chased under a store's canopy by two very protective larks. She didn't even have time to breath a sigh of relief as she watched the angry birds swoop back up into the trees. Unfortunately for Yoruichi the red-faced store owner hated cats. The angry little man leveled an onslaught of curses and false accusations about Yoruichi trying to steal some of the roasted meat he had hanging in the windows of his shop. He swung his broom at her violently and missing completely as Yoruichi dashed right into the path of a curious toddler. The bright-eyed toddler fell in love with Yoruichi and tried to grab Yoruichi's tail but lucky for Yoruichi the toddler's mom caught the sweet little girl first. Yes it had been a trying day but it would be ending soon and she would be going home.
The thought brought a smile to her little fury face. Tomorrow she would get to see Byakuya. She was as anxious as a child on Christmas Eve. It was just a kiss. OK it was more than one kiss. Yoruichi felt a tingle from the tip of her noise to the tip of her tail as she thought of the brief moments she and Byakuya shared before she had to leave. Yoruichi rolled her back and stared at the hazy purple sky.
She knew he wasn't just Byakuya anymore. It had been only three days and she missed him terribly, not the times they shared, the games of tag, or the fun she found in teasing him. No Yoruichi missed Byakuya the man. She missed the look in his desire filled eyes a look so potent she could feel her clothes burning away. She missed the sound of his deep masculine voice that always seemed to go down an octave when she was around as he tried to keep it monotone but always failed much to her delight. She missed his touch; the feel of his hands so rough but yet so gentle as they caressed her silky skin. She missed his scent; he smelled of sakura petals and sandalwood, oh how she wanted to just breath him in. She missed his taste most of all, the taste of his kiss had kept her stirred up these past few days as his taste lingered her lips.
She was still surprised she missed him so much. "Byakuya are you missing me too?" Yoruichi turned on her side and laid her head on her paw. Byakuya I wish you were here your lap would be much more comfortable. She closed her golden eyes and was slowly swept away by a sweet dream of she and Byakuya Kuchiki.\
Back in the Soul Society Byakuya had no time for dreams and tried his hardest to push away thoughts of Yoruichi Shihoin she was too distracting and he had too much work to do. Byakuya did not know how long Yoruichi would be gone so he decided to take his work as his mistress while Yoruichi was away. Byakuya had finally admitted that Yoruichi had quite the affect on him even when she was away. All Byakuya's thoughts were tied to her kiss, her touch, her skin, and her smile. Yoruichi had open the floodgates of desire and Byakuya had to stop the flow while she was gone; he really needed blood flowing to his brain instead of rushing to other body parts.
The only mistress persistent enough to distract him from the bewitching demon cat was work, she and he were bound by duty and that was almost enough to keep his mind clear of Yoruichi. Work had been enough to keep him preoccupied except for when it was a quiet night like tonight and all he could think of was Yoruichi's beauty in the moonlight. Byakuya stared at the stars and wondered where Yoruichi was and what she was doing. He searched for her spiritual hoping to find her but there was nothing.
He'd spend yet another lonely night dreaming of Yoruichi and she'd spend another night dreaming of Byakuya at the very least they were together in their dreams.
The first light of day peeked through as Rukia rushed through the Seireitei. She gasped for air when she finally stopped at the 2nd Division headquarters. She quickly regained her composure and addressed the guards. "I am here to deliver an important message to Captain Soi Fon."
The taller of the two guards quickly left and entered the division headquarters. The other guard said nothing he only stared at the raven-haired girl. The guard returned quickly with Vice Captain Omaeda.
The mountain of a man towered over Rukia blocking her view of the door and guards. "What is it Kuchiki?"
"I have an important message for Captain Soi Fon", Rukia showed Omaeda the sealed scroll, " and it is imperative that she gets this message."
Omaeda took the scroll and quickly turned around. "Don't worry Kuchiki I'll make sure she gets it."
"But Ura-," Rukia stopped as she remembered Urahara said not to mention his name when delivering the message. "Vice Captain Omaeda, I was asked to hand deliver it to her."
"Don't worry Kuchiki when she returns I'll give it to her." Omaeda flashed stepped away before Rukia could say anything else.
Rukia was amazed Omaeda could move so fast. She sighed and turned away. Omaeda was arrogant and obnoxious but he was also very loyal to his captain she knew he would deliver the message. It was now time for Rukia to focus on her second mission. Rukia quickly left and headed for the Kuchiki manor. She needed to let her brother know Yoruichi would be returning today. Tessai told Rukia that Yoruichi's mission in Shino would be over today and that she would be returning to the Soul Society. The news of Yoruichi's return filled her heart with delight.
The news delighted Rukia so much she went to Byakuya's office immediately after arriving in the Soul Society. She found his office empty and continued on with her mission to deliver the message to Captain Soi Fon, but now that mission was over and she could only think of delivering the good news that Yoruichi would be returning.
Byakuya's reaction and actions when Rukia caught Yoruichi in his lap told Rukia all she needed to know about Byakuya's feelings for Yoruichi. A slight flush of embarrassment colored Rukia's cheeks as she thought back on that day. When Rukia walked in on Byakuya and Yoruichi Byakuya seemed more surprised to see Rukia than embarrassed Yoruichi was on his lap, and Yoruichi was very casual about the entire situation as if Byakuya's lap was her common sitting place.
Then Byakuya erased all doubt in Rukia's mind regarding his feelings for Yoruichi when Yoruichi stood up to leave. Rukia noticed how Byakuya his fingers lingered on Yoruichi's waist as if he was going to pull her back into his lap or stop her from leaving. Rukia also noticed the look in her brother's eyes as he watched Yoruichi walk away from him. There was no doubt he wasn't ready to let Yoruichi go.
Rukia still felt a little embarrassed and guilty for rushing in and interrupting Byakuya and Yoruichi's moment despite Yoruichi telling Rukia not worry. She knew neither Byakuya nor Yoruichi felt any animosity towards her for walking in on them but she still wanted to make it up them. Her brother's happiness was very important to Rukia. Byakuya had given her a home and a family and she was going to do everything her power to make him happy.
Rukia dashed down the halls of the Kuchiki manor. Byakuya was there she sensed him and another person. Ginrei was with Byakuya. Rukia decided to use Ginrei's presence in her favor. Rukia's steps slowed as she approached Byakuya's office. She took a deep breath and nonchalantly moved to the doorway of the office. "Greetings nii-sama and Ginrei-sama."
"Ah, Rukia come in, come in." Ginrei knew Rukia had been in the real world the past few days, and he knew Yoruichi was somewhere in the real world. He hoped he could subtly inquire about Yoruichi's presence. Byakuya had been working so hard Ginrei had not had a chance to talk to him. "Byakuya and I were just getting ready to discuss his koi."
Rukia strolled in the room. She did not want to seem over anxious letting Byakuya know Yoruichi would be back to would take some subtlety. Luckily for her Ginrei was well on her side.
Before Rukia could say anything Ginrei asked, "Rukia how are things in Karakura Town?"
"Things are going well." Rukia and Ginrei glanced at Byakuya who appeared to be more interested in his report than their discussion. "There hasn't been a lot of hollow activity as of late. I actually discussed it with Urahara before I left".
Ginrei rubbed his thick grey mustache. "Low hollow activity that is strange. Did Urahara have anything to say about it?"
"No, he just said he'd look into it". Rukia noticed Ginrei nodding. She took it as a cue to add more. "While I was there he did ask me to deliver to a message to Captain Soi Fon and Tessai asked me to deliver a message to Yoruichi-dono". Neither Ginrei nor Rukia looked directly at Byakuya but they both were well aware Byakuya was now listening to their conversation.
Ginrei made sure Byakuya continued to listen. "Yoruichi you say, is she back from her mission in the human world?"
"No, but she'll be back today. Tessai told me she was wrapping up her mission in Shino this morning and would be returning to the Soul Society today."
Byakuya's heart filled with anticipation as he listened to Rukia's words. Yoruichi will be returning today. Byakuya was so enthralled with the thought of Yoruichi's return he missed the rest of Rukia and Ginrei's conservation. He also missed when Ginrei started talking to him.
His thoughts were finally broken when he heard Rukia say, "Nii-sama"
"Yes," Byakuya mumbled as he went back to starring at his report.
"Byakuya isn't it time for you to leave?" Ginrei said in a monotone voice that even surpassed Byakuya's. "I thought you had those pressing sessions to attend to, the ones you said would take all day."
Byakuya closed his eyes in disappointment. Damn I forgot about those. I will be in sessions for the Gotei 13 all day. Byakuya sighed internally as his mistress had once again won his attention and stolen him from the arms of Yoruichi. "You're right grandfather. I must be on my way." Ginrei and Rukia watched in silence as Byakuya strolled passed them and out door.
Byakuya was one of the first captains to arrive at the morning meeting. Soon the other captains arrived and the meeting got started. Byakuya managed to push thoughts of Yoruichi's return out of his mind by listening intently to every captain's report. He managed to get through the first session without thinking of Yoruichi once. Byakuya moved to the second session along with captains Unohana, Hitsugaya, Ukitake and Shunsui.
The second session only involved the five members of the Gotei's Ethics and Compliance Board. Captain Hitsugaya was in charge of the second session. Hitsugaya's attention to detail and thoroughness was something Byakuya respected. Despite the limited member count Byakuya knew Hitsugaya would conduct a meeting that would be information intensive leaving no room for Byakuya to be distracted by Yoruichi.
Hitsugaya's report made a thud sound as he placed it on the table. Shunsui let out a low groan as he saw the book Hitsugaya had written instead of a report. Byakuya on the other hand gave a silent praise to Hitsugaya for his thoroughness. Captain's Hitsugaya's report will certainly keep my mind off of Yoruichi. She probably will not be back until this afternoon anyway. I will just focus on my work in the meantime and, Yoruichi's spiritual pressure tapped Byakuya on the shoulder drawing his attention to her, she's here.
Not only was she back but also she was near. Byakuya swallowed hard as he realized exactly where she was headed. Each of Yoruichi's flash steps drew her quickly to her destination. The closer she got to her destination the more torn Byakuya felt. He closed his eyes and followed her movements. His jaw tightened as she reached the destination. "Damn", the curse fell in a whisper from his lips.
"Did you have something to add Captain Kuchiki?"
Byakuya opened his eyes to see Unohana and the other captains looking at him. Byakuya wanted to excuse himself and rendezvous with Yoruichi in his office, but he only said, "No, Captain Unohana." Work was turning into quite the selfish mistress.
Meanwhile a disappointed Yoruichi was standing in all alone Byakuya's drab office. "Urgh, Byakuya the one time I don't mask my spiritual pressure to let you know I was coming and you're not here". She turned to leave of the office when Renji arrived.
"Keep your pants on you cry babies I'll be out in a minute," Renji pulled his head around and saw Yoruichi, "Yoruichi-dono". The startled red headed vice captain almost dropped the boxes he was carrying when he saw Yoruichi.
"Hi Renji. I just stopped by to see Byakuya."
"Oh Captain Kuchiki will be out all day. He's has several meetings to attend".
"Oh I see", said Yoruichi with a hint of sadness in her voice.
"I'll make sure he knows you came by."
"Thanks Renji."
Yoruichi left and this time she masked her spiritual pressure. Byakuya felt her spiritual pressure disappear and he sighed. She was so close but so far away. It was much like their games of tag Byakuya would be so close to catching her but Yoruichi would always be just beyond his grasped.
All Byakuya attempts to focus solely on his session failed. Every time Byakuya managed to focus on the meeting Yoruichi's spiritual pressure would pop up somewhere and his attention would stray once again from the session to his demon cat. Byakuya's attention was drawn back to the meeting when Ukitake closed out his report. Byakuya silently pleaded that no one asked the gentle captain questions about his report. Byakuya breathed a sigh of relief when no one did.
Then Byakuya let a low groan in disappointment as he realized Hitsugaya's report was next. Damn, his report will take at least two hours. Byakuya cleared his throat just as Hitsugaya opened his report. "Captain Hitsugaya it would be wise if we took a break for lunch before you start."
The other captains stared at Byakuya in disbelief. Byakuya always voted "no" whenever Ukitake or Shunsui proposed any session breaks. Shunsui decided not question Byakuya's decision, he supported it full heartily. "I couldn't agree more we can break for lunch and come back refreshed."
"A break would do some good", Unohana smiled at Hitsugaya, "you agree don't you, Captain Hitsugaya."
Despite his young age the pint-sized captain knew not to disagree with Captain Unohana. "I agree we will meet back here in exactly one hour."
Byakuya left the session before anyone could invite him to lunch. Byakuya felt Yoruichi's spiritual pressure and she was moving quickly. Byakuya was more tenacious than a bloodhound on a wanted criminal. The pursuit of the elusive demon cat was all that matter. Nothing was going to get his way as he quickly maneuvered through the winding shinigami littered walkways of the Seireitei. The trail went cold as her spiritual pressure suddenly disappeared.
Byakuya continued his pursuit despite not being able to sense her spiritual pressure. He had less than an hour to find her and he wasn't going to stop until his time ran out. Byakuya headed straight for Yoruichi's office only to find disappointment, she was not there. He quickly moved on to the Shihoin compound.
He picked up a faint trail and pursued with vigor. Byakuya stopped as he reached one of the east gardens. He did not see Yoruichi; instead he was greeted by the dimpled grin of QT. You will not get a rise out of me today, you pompous brat.
QT's grin was quickly erased as Soi Fon kicked QT in the stomach. He doubled over. Seeing QT gasp for breath brought delight to Byakuya's eyes.
"Prince Sho, you dropped your guard," Soi Fon moved closer to the winded QT, "that kind of mistake can cost you your life."
QT pressed his hand against his stomach and stood up slowly. "I'll remember that next time Captain Soi Fon," QT shook his head lightly, " that was one powerful kick, no wonder Urahara says you're the most dangerous woman in the Soul Society."
Soi Fon turned and forced back the blush rising in her cheek with the anger she felt towards the man she commonly referred as "the selfish bastard". "Don't believe a word that he says." She walked back to her position and waited for QT to return to his.
QT decided to pass on another kick from Soi Fon. "Captain Soi Fon, lets take a break," QT turned to Byakuya, "QT would hate to be rude to a guest."
"I am not here to see you continue with your much needed training. "
QT quickly picked up on the condescending tone in Byakuya's voice. QT's eyes went cold and he laughed low from the back of his throat. Yoruichi appeared as soon as QT was about to respond. He face return to its usual carefree state. "Princess Yoruichi why do you continue breaking QT's heart by leaving him all alone".
Yoruichi rolled her eyes she walked, "QT I've been gone less than five minutes and you weren't alone." Byakuya turned as soon as he heard Yoruichi voice. She greeted him with "his smile". "Hello Byakuya"
His name dripped from her lips like honey and it suddenly became the sweetest sound he'd ever heard. Byakuya couldn't help but stare as Yoruichi sauntered to him. He was caught in the sway of her hips their rhythm blocked everything around them and suddenly Byakuya and Yoruichi were alone in the Soul Society as everyone else faded into nothingness which each step she took.
Yoruichi noticed the change in Byakuya. His face had soften those harden lines sculpted by time and disappointment were slowly fading right before her eyes. Their eyes were focused only each other. Byakuya didn't speak but his eyes said everything loud and clear. His eyes held no anger, coldness, or fiery desire, Byakuya's eyes held a tenderness she'd never seen. Maybe you did miss me, Byakuya.
Yoruichi wasn't the only one to notice the change in Byakuya, QT noticed as well. He decided to interrupt whatever was going on Byakuya and Yoruichi. QT pulled Byakuya out of his haze figuratively and physically. QT grabbed Byakuya's shoulder firmly and pulled it back with just enough force to tease Byakuya with his strength. "Byakuya you should stay and have lunch with us." QT smiled at Byakuya and Byakuya met QT's toothy grin with a sneer.
"Yes, Byakuya stay and have lunch," Yoruichi's melodic voice Byakuya's attention back to her, "or do you have another meeting?"
His face softened once more. "I can stay for a while longer, we're on a break for lunch."
"Great QT has requested chef prepare a special lunch in honor of Princess Yoruichi's return." QT smiled at Yoruichi and then turned to Byakuya, "Gotta go and let chef know there will be one more. Normally QT would keep these two beautiful women to himself, but for you Byakuya, QT will be generous."
QT hurried to the kitchen leaving Byakuya, Yoruichi, and Soi Fon behind. The trio moved to the table in awkward silence. Soi Fon noticed the looks Byakuya and Yoruichi shared. She knew from her own experience what those stolen glances meant and she started feeling like a third wheel so she remained silent.
Byakuya decided to let his eyes do his talking until he and Yoruichi were alone he would just admire her in silence. He'd done it many times when he was younger, but this time he didn't have to hide what he was doing. He sat directly across from Yoruichi so he'd have the best view.
The silence became too much for Yoruichi after a few minutes. It reminded her of the awkward meeting she, Soi Fon, Urahara, and Tessai had last week but she didn't have Tessai to help facilitate this time. Her preference would be to spend the afternoon alone with Byakuya but she also didn't want Soi Fon to feel like a third wheel. "So Soi Fon, how's QT's training going?"
"Very well Yoruichi-sama. He's much better than I thought he would be, " Soi Fon looked down as she tried to find the right words, "he came across as someone who was all talk. He's mouth will keep him in trouble but his hands can get him out".
"You two lovely ladies must have spent all your time talking about QT. QT has been sneezing since he left." Several servants followed QT carrying several silver covered platters. QT sat next to Yoruichi across from Soi Fon. QT's nearness to Yoruichi made Byakuya wonder if should've chosen that seat instead. "Princess Yoruichi I hope that you enjoy the lunch", he said as he uncovered her dish. "It is wild salmon marinated in tangy Dijon sauce with spinach and new potatoes".
"I love salmon. It looks delicious QT".
"Only the best for you and Captain Soi Fon," QT flashed is dimpled smile at Soi Fon, "QT hopes that it is to you liking as well Captain Soi Fon".
"Yes, I happen to like salmon as well."
QT turned his back completely to Byakuya as he spoke, "Wonderful if the ladies are happy than QT is happy."
Byakuya didn't have much of an appetite. He certainly didn't want to spend his lunch hour with QT and Soi Fon he wanted to spend it alone with Yoruichi. It had been four days since he'd been able to see her and unlike QT he didn't want to be generous and share her with anyone.
"Byakuya, Princess Yoruichi says you were her khoai when you were younger. You must have some interesting stories to tell. Why don't you share? Captain Soi Fon has shared some great stories like how Yoruichi took down 20 of the militia members and Captain Soi Fon was the only one left without a concussion".
Byakuya didn't want to be drawn in to any conversations with QT. He paused from eating and gave a short response. "We trained until I mastered what was expected of me." He returned to eating hoping QT would be bright enough to get the message.
"That's it you spend years training the Goddess of Flash and that's all you have to say". QT paused to give Byakuya a chance to speak but Byakuya ignored him. "What no funny stories of defeat, no tales of victory, finally besting a goddess …" QT noticed the slight tightness in Byakuya's jaw. He knew hi struck a nerve and he was ready to pounce.
Yoruichi stopped him, "Sho I am proud of the skill levels that Soi Fon and Byakuya have achieved, and if you would spend more time focusing on your training instead of other things you could reach their level."
"Oh, you called QT Sho, you've been talking to Ai haven't you?" Yoruichi only raised an eyebrow in response. "Oh you did, I knew it". QT started to pout a little, "Ai never wants to me to have fun." Then he erupted in a roar of laughter. "Princess you're a lot more fun than Ai. You had my pants off in less than 10 minutes." Soi Fon and Byakuya were shocked.
Byakuya's shock soon turned into something else as his brow shifted downward, and the ball of his left foot dug his sandal into the ground.
"Yoruichi-sama", Soi Fon gasped.
Yoruichi folded her arms and frowned at QT. "It was because I stole his obi, Sho doubted my skills." She flashed a mischievous grin, "So I decided to teach him a lesson. Some students are more difficult to convince then others." Yoruichi's eyes went from Soi Fon to Byakuya. "I didn't keep it I gave Sho the obi back immediately." She returned to sipping her tea.
It was nothing more than another one of Yoruichi's games. She just returned it when the game was over and she'd won. Byakuya stared wide-eyed at Yoruichi's wrist as eyes caught a brief glimpse of his hair tie hidden under her wrist guards. She won hundreds of times but never gave me back my hair tie.
QT didn't like that Yoruichi explained everything specifically for Byakuya. Byakuya was going to be more competition than he thought. All his reports said that Byakuya and Yoruichi's relationship was more professional now born out of duty to their clans. QT thought the reports were true after Byakuya chose Yoruichi to help him catch koi. QT thought he'd only have to compete with the ghost of Byakuya past, the present day Byakuya wouldn't be a real threat, but now he wasn't sure. QT knew he had to step up his game.
"Oh believe me I was convinced after that," QT rubbed his chin then smiled, "I was taken by your beauty. Being so beautiful and talent is a rarity", QT stared at Yoruichi for a few seconds then turned to Soi Fon, "but it must be the standard for the women of the Onmitsukido". Soi Fon blushed slightly and QT smiled his million-dollar smile. Yoruichi continued sipping her tea and Byakuya was to annoyed too finish his lunch.
"Princess, I'm surprise Ai didn't scare you a away from me. I am glad you didn't listen."
"Actually if I didn't listen to Ai I would've never agreed to train you."
"Well if that's case then I will play a song to thank my wonderful aunt." QT turned to Byakuya, "Byakuya you should come and celebrate with me tonight."
"I am busy". I will not waste my evening on an egotistical brat.
"What you can't be that busy Captain Soi Fon is coming and she has monstrous schedule."
Byakuya spoke as he poured himself a cup of tea. "I have many duties to attend to this evening and will not have time." Byakuya looked up just in time to meet Yoruichi's sad eyes. What?
"Too bad you have so much work Byakuya you'll miss Princess Yoruichi and I perform. So sad you can't even spare 15 minutes."
"I can"
QT snapped his head around to Byakuya "What?"
"I can spare 15 minutes"
Yoruichi smiled. Byakuya was glad to see her smile it meant she wanted him there to hear her play. That was all that mattered even if he had to waste 15 minutes on an egotistical brat.
QT wasn't going let things end with Byakuya wining a smile. "Well in that case Princess Yoruichi we better practice long," he smiled slyly, "and hard. We wouldn't want to disappoint anyone would we?" QT looked over his shoulder at Byakuya. "We should start as soon as Byakuya leaves for his meeting."
Byakuya had forgotten about the time he needed to leave, but he didn't want to leave. Yoruichi stood up and yawned. "QT you have training with Soi Fon, I am going to go take a nap," she walked slowly over to Byakuya, "too bad you have to go to back to work Byakuya, now you owe me eight naps."
QT and Soi Fon's perplexed looks mirrored Byakuya's as they all stared at Yoruichi through squinted eyes. "Eight, Yoruichi you said I owed you four."
"Yes but I also said I expected payment in full when I return and you can't pay me so I am adding interest." Yoruichi smiled her victorious smug smile. Byakuya used to hate that smile but today was different. The smile went from being taunting to adorable. Maybe it was the way her noise crinkled or the way her golden eyes sparkled he didn't know and he didn't care he just wanted to taste that smile. "C'mon Byakuya I'll walk you out."
Byakuya and Yoruichi left QT and Soi Fon wondering what the hell Yoruichi was talking about. QT and Soi Fon shook their heads as Byakuya and Yoruichi walked off.
Byakuya and Yoruichi were finally alone which was something they were happy about even if was just for a short while. They walked in silence just enjoying each other's company and the lovely scenery of the east main garden. The east main garden was lovely as a painting with laced with maple trees, sprinkled with azaleas pruned to look like a rolling hillside.
Byakuya spotted three cherry trees he had not noticed before. He paused when he and Yoruichi made it to a small red bridge that crossed over a narrow bubbling brook. Byakuya was certain he did not cross over a bridge earlier "Yoruichi"
Yoruichi answered before Byakuya could ask the question, "This is a more scenic route it leads to the east gate. Don't worry Byakuya I am not trying to kidnap you". She looked up at him and smiled Byakuya looked down at her and frowned. Yoruichi's slender finger found its way between Byakuya's slanted brows. Byakuya gently took her hand. "Did you miss me Byakuya?"
Byakuya was taken aback by the question. He couldn't say "no" because it would be a lie and he could not bring himself to say "yes" to her it would leave him too vulnerable. He loosely held her hand. "Yoruichi, it was three days."
Byakuya, I know how long I was gone that wasn't the question. She frowned slightly when she realized he wasn't going to add anything else. "I missed you."
He stared at her almost as if was deciphering if she was the real Yoruichi. She missed me. "You, you did."
"Don't sound so," she took her hand from his and covered her mouth as she yawned", "surprised". She wiped her sleepy eyes and started to turn away.
Byakuya grabbed her hand just as she was turning away from him. He pulled her back to him his eyes locked with hers. Then without thinking he crushed his lips against hers. Byakuya's fingers singed Yoruichi's bareback has he pulled her closer to him eliminating the space between them. Her fingers found their way into Byakuya's long dark locks. He licked Yoruichi's lips begging for entrance and she opened her mouth fully answering his plea. They feasted on each other's lips trying to satisfy the hunger that had been building for the past few days.
The kiss broke and the pair quickly sucked in as much air as possible. They knew the clock was ticking. Byakuya quickly recaptured Yoruichi's lips. Byakuya tightened his vice gripe hold pressing her softness against his hardened body. Yoruichi let out a low growl as she sucked on Byakuya's lower lip. The pairing's tongues twisted and twirled fighting for a taste as they raced against time. There was no thought regarding privacy there was only action as Byakuya and Yoruichi explored the flavors of each other's mouth.
The couple did not notice when Adaeze happened upon them. Yoruichi's grandmother froze in place her heart filled with joy as she witnessed the kiss from a distance. She covered her mouth and her quiet cheer for her granddaughter. Adaeze retightened her loose grip on the basket she was carrying catching it before it fell to the ground. She turned only to see her husband fast approaching. She held her hand to stop him but it was too late.
Emeka spotted Yoruichi and Byakuya kissing on the bridge. "What the HELL?"
The sound was enough to force the pairing's lips apart. They looked to the direction of the sound but no one was there. Adaeze dragged Emeka away before Byakuya and Yoruichi could spot them.
After seeing they were alone once more Byakuya quickly lowered his head to return to kissing Yoruichi. Yoruichi placed a finger on his kiss-swollen lips. "Oh no you don't Captain Kuchiki I don't want you blaming me because you're late." Plus I don't think I'll be able to let you return to your meeting if you kiss me like that again.
Late. Byakuya closed his eyes and let out a disappointed groan. Damn I am already late. He stepped back away from Yoruichi little and loosened his grip. "I guess I should be going. I'll leave you to your nap." Byakuya did not move or let Yoruichi go.
Yoruichi rubbed Byakuya's biceps lightly with her fingertips. "Byakuya, you aren't moving."
"Neither are you", Byakuya responded in a low husky voice as he lowered his head a little.
A smile lit up Yoruichi's face; she moved her fingers to his forearms securing her frame. "That's because I can't." She let out a joyous giggle. It was a happy laughter that pulled Byakuya closer prompting a soft sweet kiss from his lips. Yoruichi felt a rush of heat as their lips touch once more.
Yoruichi pouted as Byakuya pulled away and finally let her go. Byakuya knew one day that pouty look was going to break him, but not today his mistress had him on lock down. Byakuya walked the short distance to the east gate with Yoruichi. "I'll see you later tonight." He turned to leave.
"Byakuya now you owe me nine naps. I don't think I'll be getting any sleep this afternoon."
Byakuya could feel Yoruichi's smile tickling the back of his neck, but he dare not turn around. He knew if he did he would not make it to his meeting. He flashed stepped away to face the demands of his mistress.
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Velveteen: More kissing yes!
Peace in Chaos: Yes, more kissing, Byakuya seems to like that part and so does Yoruichi
Velveteen: Byakuya's mistress doesn't
Peace in Chaos: Yeah, Yorucihi's got some stiff competition Byakuya's mistress tries to keep him on lock and she's selfish
Velveteen: More QT
Miko: You're the only one that likes that part
Peace in Chaos: No, other like QT too, not Byakuya but that's to be expected.
Velveteen: Byakuya and QT don't like each other at all but the ladies like QT
Peace in Chaos: That's all QT cares about
Miko: Whatever, the ladies like Byakuya better, and what's with QT stepping up his game. He just needs to step aside.
Peace in Chaos: Oh Miko still no QT love, huh. You know QT doesn't step aside he only steps up. We'll continue the QT conversation later. Thanks so much guys for reading this story. Thank you for all the reviews, favs, alerts, and comments. Please continue leaving the comments, reviews, and PMs