Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach otherwise it would have tons of ByaYoru moments, it belongs to Tite Kubo.
A/N: Thank so much for all the reviews, favs, alerts, and comments. Wow this story is getting long. I guess my new plan to end at Chapter 30 didn't workout so well ;p I hope you're enjoying reading this story as much as or more than I enjoy writing UPFC.
Yoruichi gazed into Byakuya's desired filled eyes under the moonlight. She ran her hands slowly up his slick chest and into his long wet dark locks. She loved the way looked with his hair down. She couldn't resist stealing a kiss from his lips. She laid her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat as they bathed in the moonlight. "This is nice Byakuya."
It was more than just nice to Byakuya it was more than he'd hope for this evening. He had just hoped to get a glimpse of Yoruichi to speak for just a moment. Tonight was special. Suddenly a star fell from the dark sky he wished he could stand with Yoruichi forever in the moonlight. The childlike act was something he'd never thought he'd do, but his heart thought otherwise and for moment it won. So Byakuya wished to hold Yoruichi forever, for a second he believed that wish would come true, but his logical mind quickly took hold destroying that wish because wishing is for children and fools.
Yoruichi felt Byakuya's body suddenly jerk in a cringe. "Are you cold Byakuya?" She looked up at him her golden eyes sparkling with a beauty surpassing the moon. "You can get dress, it's late anyway," she yawned then took him by the hand leading him out of the water. She transformed into cat and watched, as Byakuya got dressed. It wasn't nearly as much fun as watching Byakuya take his clothes off. She yawned again, "It really must be late".
It was quite late, it was after 2:00 AM Yoruichi would need to get up in a few hours. "Yes, we should retire for the evening." Byakuya left the statement short. He did not want to be presumptuous and think that they would be sleeping together. He really hoped that he and Yoruichi would be spending the night in each other's arms, but he didn't want to confess an assumption.
"That's a good idea." Yoruichi started leading Byakuya away from the waterfall and then she suddenly stopped. "Byakuya looks like we have a guest." Yoruichi let out a catlike shrill, which was followed by a howl from what sounded like a coyote. She looked at Byakuya over her shoulder. "I just let Cloud know it was ok to let them pass, no need to waste time let's go Byakuya and meet our guest"
Yoruichi and Byakuya walked about 100 feet and found their guest, well Yoruichi's guest. "Yoruichi-san", Urahara picked Yoruichi up. "Where have you been I've been looking all over for you?"
"I've been here with Byakuya the entire time." Yoruichi pointed her paw at Byakuya.
"Oh hey Byakuya-kun." Urahara hastily turned his attention back to the little black cat he was holding in his two hands. "Yoruichi-san I need to talk to you," Urahara turned to Byakuya and with his face mostly shadowed by his green and white-stripped hat, "alone."
"Kisuke, it's late", Yoruichi smirked, "isn't it past your bedtime."
"Funny", he placed Yoruichi on ground, "I know it's late but I brought milk," he pulled the bottle out of his bag and held it up high, " and a saucer," he whipped out a saucer.
Byakuya and Yoruichi just stared at Urahara holding the saucer and milk as if the items were a grand prize from a contest. "Oh OK Kisuke," Yoruichi turned her attention to "Byakuya, I will meet with you later."
Damn she's still way too popular can't we just get few hours alone. "Alright." I really should go back to the office and get some work done. Byakuya turned and started walking in the opposite direction.
"Byakuya you're GOING THE WRONG WAY!" Yoruichi straightened her tail, "Where are you going? "
"To my office."
Yoruichi's face went blank. Unbelievable.
"He's right Yoruichi-san, Byakuya if you keep going in that direction you'll reach the east gate in no time."
Yoruichi cut her eyes at Kisuke "Kisuke, stop helping. CLOUD!" The masked man kneeled before Yoruichi in a few seconds. "Cloud please escort Byakuya" she pointed her paw in the opposite direction. Cloud bowed to Yoruichi and then to Byakuya. Byakuya followed wondering where the masked man was leading him and why Yoruichi insisted on him following Cloud.
As soon as Cloud and Byakuya were out of sight Kisuke sat down next to Yoruichi and poured her a saucer of milk. "So what do you need to talk about Kisuke?"
"It's about Soi Fon," he pulled his hat down further over his face. "I think she really hates me."
"Can you blame her?" Yoruichi looked up from her saucer of milk at Kisuke. "Don't look so shocked, you did abandon her".
"So did you?"
"Yeah but it was your fault and I did it to protect her."
"Yeah well I did that too, Yoruichi-san we both made sacrifices. You even said she tried to kill you, but now she's returned to worshiping the ground you walk."
"Kisuke, I am not you and besides our relationship was different from the one you two shared, very different. She was like a little sister to me and she certainly wasn't sneaking into my quarters in the middle of the night. You two were lovers Soi Fon was expecting a different commitment."
"Commitment" he shifted his eyes from Yoruichi, "I did what I had to do. Neither one of us thought we'd be away for so long. I've tried to explain it over and over and over. She just won't listen." Kisuke took a deep and shook his head. "I tried once again at the celebration, and do you know what she did, she poured an entire bottle of Brim's sake over my head."
The scene of Soi Fon pouring sake on Kisuke played in Yoruichi's mind. She rolled on her back and laughed and laughed. Kisuke did not find any humor in the ordeal.
"It's not funny Yoruichi-san, Brim's sake is very expensive. Plus it was the bottle of sake I owed Kūkaku."
Yoruichi stopped laughing and looked very serious for moment then she tossed her head back and started laughing again. "No Kisuke it is funny." Yoruichi finally stopped laughing at a sour faced Kisuke. "Kisuke, you have to try and understand the way Soi Fon sees the situation. I was doing what a big sister does, I kept her out of harms way. You on the other hand broke her heart and left her all alone, something a lover should never do." Yoruichi got quiet for a moment and stared at the moon as her thoughts filled with her own situation. "Broken promises, trusts, and hearts are the hardest to mend", she whispered.
"Yoruichi-san maybe if you talk to her."
"No, Kisuke I can't rescue from this situation this is something you'll have to figure out yourself."
Meanwhile Byakuya had been escorted to Yoruichi's office. He sat on the floor waiting for Yoruichi's return. He started to mediate taking himself deep into his inner world.
Byakuya opened his eyes as a calm warm breeze caressed him lightly.
"Master, master", a masculine voice called out to him. Byakuya turned his head to see Senbonzakura. Running to him. "Master isn't this wonderful the turbulent winds have stopped".
Byakuya didn't respond he just looked around at the blooming cherry trees. He watched a few sakura petals floated effortlessly on the warm breeze. It was quite peaceful.
"It is because of the demon cat isn't it, is she really back? I like this master I hope it can stay like this forever."
"Forever"
"Yes, forever, master I hate the turbulent winds, but I like this, I like Shihoin Yoruichi, I mean the demon cat. Is she really back?"
"I" Forever, she did chose someone over me once again, Byakuya started to walk away from Senbonzakura, even after we. Suddenly the breeze became stronger. If it's not Kisuke, it's Soi Fon, it's Tessai, it's fill in the blank but it's never me. He opened his eyes just in time to see Yoruichi transform out of her cat form. The sight stunned Byakuya so much his head started swimming a little and he thought he was delusional for a second.
"Byakuya, I am tired let's go to bed."
Byakuya didn't reply he just stared with his mouth slightly opened. How could her body become even more perfect in a matter of moments? He watched Yoruichi open a secret panel in her office leading to a small room with a full size bed. The bed took up most of the space. The bed looked incredibly soft Byakuya could see an inviting cashmere throw covering part of the bed. The remainder of the bed was covered by at six medium sized pillows varying in color, two orange, purple, bright green, and two blue. The room wasn't exactly what Byakuya was expecting but it wasn't a complete surprise.
"Byakuya you can sit in the middle of the floor until sunrise if you like, but the bed is much nicer." She smiled at him mischievously.
Byakuya swallowed hard as he couldn't seem to stop running his eyes over Yoruichi's lithe body. His iron will finally kicked in and he tore his eyes from Yoruichi's mocha skin. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. How do you expect for me to think about sleep when you're naked? "Yoruichi" He opened his eyes only to see that Yoruichi was no longer in the doorway of the secret room. Byakuya slowly walked to the doorway and saw Yoruichi in bed. She was already asleep. She looked so peaceful. Byakuya couldn't help but inch forward to get a better look at the sleeping beauty.
She had left enough room for him to lay next her. Suddenly a small angry voice from Byakuya's distant past in screamed, "Get into bed already, don't be a wuss and let this opportunity pass by. Hurry up before the demon cat changes her mind dammit. I want to feel the softness again."
Byakuya was too tired and too entranced by Yoruichi to argue with the voice. He quickly stripped down to his fundoshi and climbed into bed. Yoruichi immediately snuggled up to him. "Good night, Byakuya."
"Good night."
Yoruichi woke up well before sunrise. She stared at Byakuya using the small amount of light coming into the room. He looked so peaceful. She didn't want to wake him take his peace away. She took a few moments to admire him tracing her fingers a couple of centimeters from his face. As much as she wanted to she could not stare at him all day or stay any longer she had a great deal work to get done this morning. She slinked out of bed and got ready for her day. Yoruichi left Byakuya a note on the small nightstand. Then shr took one last look at him before leaving the room.
A couple of hours later Byakuya finally awakens, and Yoruichi was nowhere to be found. He couldn't help but fall back in the shadow disappointment. His logical mind quickly took over his thoughts. Byakuya started to question what happened between them and why. He looked around the room there was nothing that screamed Yoruichi, nothing permanent. It was a room for a free-spirited cat it could easily be left behind.
The last thing he expected was to be alone this morning. He thought Yoruichi would be there in his arms, but she was gone and he was alone once again. Byakuya pulled himself out of bed and started to get dress. He needed to leave; he felt there was no reason to stay. Why should I even be surprised she probably had more important things to do? Or maybe she's with someone she thinks is more important to me.
Byakuya headed for his office. He strolled through Adaeze's rose garden. He noticed but ignored the servants tending to the roses. Until he heard Adaeze's voice, "Young Kuchiki, how are you this morning?"
"I am fine Adaeze-sama", Byakuya paused as he stared at the woman in the huge straw hat, he needed a good response so he would not get trapped into staying. "Excuse me I need to go my office."
"I understand, did you see Yoruichi this morning?"
"No" It was the truth and Byakuya answered honestly, but his eyes shifted downward and away avoiding Adaeze caring eyes in an instinctive attempt to hide his disappointment.
Byakuya's little trick may have worked one else besides a Shihoin, his little move only prompted Adaeze to dig deeper. "Oh, pity I guess she didn't return before you woke up this morning." Byakuya's mask slipped and his shock showed for a moment but he did not say anything and the mask took form again. The tiny slip was all Adaeze needed to know that it was true. "Oh, my," she smiled coyly at her discovery, "Byakuya I won't keep you, good day." She turned and walked away with the smile affixed to her face.
Byakuya headed to his office just as Rukia, Ichigo, and Renji were planning to go to the Shihoin compound.
"Renji and Ichigo we have to act fast otherwise this QT will make a move on Yoruichi-dono. Nii-sama needs our help. Ginrei-sama told me that the prince is very interested in Yoruichi-dono" Rukia hit Renji whose attention seemed to be wondering. "Renji even said QT was on his knees holding Yoruichi-dono's hand. He may be planning to propose."
"What makes you think Yoruichi-dono is interested in either QT or Byakuya?"
"Ichigo, how could she not be interested in nii-sama? He's handsome, smart, and noble."
"If you say so, but he's also-"
Rukia frowned and yelled, "WONDERFUL", she folded her arms "I also caught Yoruichi-dono in nii-sama's lap and she wasn't in her cat form."
"Really!" Ichigo and Renji yelled in unison.
"Don't sound so surprised" Rukia looked at her partners in crime through slanted eyes, "Renji we need to get nii-sama and Yoruichi together today. Ginrei-sama said nii-sama had to leave the Shihoin celebration early and QT spent almost all evening with Yoruichi-dono. We need to make sure nii-sama and Yoruichi-dono get some time together today before it is too late."
Ichigo frowned, "So why am I here?"
"Ichigo, you'll distract QT. Yoruichi-dono did mention training with you would be good for the QT" Rukia pounded her tiny fist into her hand, "You'll distract QT and Renji and I will get nii-sama to go see Yoruichi-dono."
Renji scratched his head, "And how are we supposed to do that?"
"We'll just tell him she wants to see him to discuss something clan related and we'll tell her that he wants to see her for the same reason. We will have them to meet at Kuchiki Lake far away from QT. It'll be easy." She closed her eyes as she smiled. Renji and Ichigo just shook their heads at Rukia. "Let's go guys."
The trio quickly arrived at the Shihoin compound ready to put the plan into action.
"Yoruichi-dono"
"Rukia, Renji, Ichigo what brings you by?"
"Ichigo really wants to train with the prince. We just walked him over on our way to see nii-sama."
"QT needs someone to challenge him. Ichigo I'll take you to him right now", she turned to Renji and handed him a bouquet of camellias, "please take these to Byakuya." Yoruichi grabbed Ichigo by the arm pulling him away before Rukia or Renji could say anything.
Renji just stood staring at that the flowers. "She really doesn't expect me to give these to Captain Kuchiki? Seriously what is he going to do with flowers?"
"This is great! Let's go find nii-sama, Renji."
Renji and Rukia arrived at the 6th Division Headquarters quickly. The men stared at Renji carrying the flowers. Some of the men even sneakered in the shadows after Renji and Rukia walked by, one man even whistled Renji stopped and yelled at the man for a few minutes before continuing. He yelled at the other men as well all while carefully holding the flowers. Stopping would prove to be costly as Captain Ukitake and Shunsui stepped into Byakuya's office just before Renji and Rukia arrived.
"Now what?"
"We wait Renji."
Renji and Rukia sat outside of Byakuya's office for 30 minutes. Shunsui and Ukitake finally leave. Renji and Rukia walked in the first thing Byakuya noticed were the flowers.
"Nii-sama"
"Captain Kuchiki, we huh, these are for you" Renji shoved the flowers at Byakuya.
"No thank you," Byakuya responded his face void of any emotion.
"But nii-sama they are from Yoruichi-dono she"
"In that case I accept the flowers. Renji find something to put the flowers in."
Rukia started smiling. "We'll find something quickly, nii-sama" Rukia immediately dragged Renji out the room.
"Camellias, she would send me flowers", Byakuya whispered and returned to working. Mayuri soon interrupted his work. The mad scientist walked into Byakuya's office uninvited within 10 minutes after Rukia and Renji's departure.
"Captain Kuchiki, we have much to discuss regarding your investigation."
"We have nothing to discuss. If you want information regarding the investigation speak with Captain Unohana".
"Listen Captain Kuchiki, I don't have time to waste on you, so-"
Rukia and Renji rushed into the Byakuya's office. Captain Kurotuchi glared at them through his beady yellow eyes. "How rude to come into someone's office unannounced."
"Our apologies Captain Kurotuchi," they both spoke in unison in a very apologetic tone.
"I have a lot of work to do Rukia just leave the flowers on my desk. Captain Kurotuchi you should leave so you can speak to Captain Uno-" Byakuya stopped as Yoruichi entered the now crowded office. The others faded away as Byakuya's eyes locked on to Yoruichi.
"My Byakuya, aren't you popular." She smiled and Byakuya's eyes moved to her smile. He didn't even hear what she said all knew was that she was smiling at him. Finally the fog lifted some and he was able to understand what she was saying. "Byakuya, I am hungry, I want go to lunch when you're finished."
All the disappoint he felt earlier faded away as he stared intently at Yoruichi. Byakuya quickly stood up, "I am finished".
"We aren't finished Captain Kuchiki."
Byakuya ignored Mayuri and walked over to Yoruichi. She gave him his smile as a reward for being so compliant. Yoruichi and Byakuya left a stunned Renji, a smiling Rukia, and an upset Mayuri in the office.
Yoruichi leaned into Byakuya the small nudge was a lot more pleasing to Byakuya then he let on. He still controlled his feelings, but it took a great deal of restraint to stop Byakuya from taking Yoruichi in his arms and kissing her until her knees buckled. He was so dissatisfied when he woke up alone but now Yoruichi was with Byakuya once again. His mind began to fill with all the thoughts and desires he wanted to express this morning before reality set in and he realized she was gone.
"Byakuya where do you want eat?"
In bed, what's wrong with me I can't say that. Byakuya cleared his throat. "We can get something from MoJo Kojo."
"Ha I knew you liked that place."
"Well it's fast and efficient. We do have other responsibilities." Byakuya wanted to pull the words back as soon as he said them. He didn't want Yoruichi to think he needed to rush back to the office even if he really needed to.
It was much too late the words had already made their impact. "You're right," she rubbed his forearm "you probably have a busy day ahead, my work day is almost over."
He said the wrong thing and now Yoruichi was being considerate of his circumstances. He let out a quiet groan. Yoruichi lead Byakuya back to her office. He was pleased and worried when they arrived. Why have we come here?
Yoruichi answered Byakuya before he even spoke, " MoJo's is fast but it super crowded during this time of day. We'd be in line for most of your lunch time."
She's really worried about the time. Maybe she thinks we don't have enough time for lunch even if that is the case we should discuss what happened last night. "Yoruichi about that, I -" Maybe she doesn't want to discuss last night. Maybe that's why she left this morning without a word. There was a knock at the door interrupting Byakuya; he paused as Yoruichi went to answer the door.
It was Cloud his arms were full from seven delivery boxes. Yoruichi took one of the boxes and handed it to Byakuya. "I went ahead ordered you a no. 23", she winked at him, "turned up notch."
Byakuya was stunned and pleased. She already knew what he wanted. "Thank you".
"You're welcome!" Yoruichi quickly dived into her delivery boxes.
Once again Byakuya was amazed at the rate food seemed to disappear before Yoruichi. Yoruichi practically inhaled her food. Yoruichi was finished with her six boxes of various dishes before Byakuya finished eating half of his extra spicy tuna rolls.
Yoruichi let a loud "Ahh" and rubbed her full tummy. "Now that was good. I could use a nap." She turned to Byakuya who was still eating his extra spicy tuna rolls slowly. He savored each bite and delighted in the spicy flavors that filled his mouth. She eyed Byakuya's lap. "Are you almost finished?"
Byakuya stopped eating as soon as he noticed Yoruichi eyeing his lap. She wants to nap in my lap. Byakuya popped a tuna roll in his mouth. The food was delicious but not nearly as tempting as Yoruichi. "I've had enough for now." He closed the box and placed at his side.
"Good, " Yoruichi was inches away from Byakuya before he could blink. Her face was so close to his all he could do was see her smile, "let's take a nap. I know you're not a fan of naps but you can keep me company."
Byakuya replied without thinking, "OK".
"We can use the bed, or I can transform into my cat form," Yoruichi noticed Byakuya's frown as soon as she said "cat form", her voice trailed off, " and I can sleep in your lap." Yoruichi spring to her feet then reached her hand out to Byakuya. "The bed it is." She led him to the secret room. She immediately hopped on the bed and started tossing the extra pillows on the floor making a comfy spot for the both of them.
Byakuya removed his haori and climbed into bed next to her. She snuggled up against him and drifted off to sleep. Byakuya stayed awake holding her until he drifted off to sleep as well. Yoruichi's normal 20-minute nap stretched to two hours.
Yoruichi woke up yawing from her little nap. She noticed Byakuya was fast asleep. This time decided to wake him. She traced the flat part of her thumb over his thin lips.
Byakuya's eyes fluttered open. Even his sleep fog he was very aware of Yoruichi's beauty. He didn't say anything he just stared.
She smiled playfully at him and added, "I thought Captain Kuchiki was too busy for naps."
Byakuya came very close returning her smile, but he didn't he instead pulled her closer to him. His hand caressed the bare skin of her back as he pressed their bodies closer together removing any space between their lower bodies. "I just needed to rest my eyes."
She laughed lightly, "Oh so that's what you call it." He frowned. She moved her hand. Byakuya expected her finger to end up in the middle of his browm, but Yoruichi took her finger and traced his jawline with her fingertip. She then tilted his chin and brought her lips down to meet his lips kissing him tenderly.
Byakuya quickly turned the kiss up a notch pressing his lips firmly against hers. He moved his hands from the small of her back and filled them with her bottom. He pulled her on top of him. Yoruichi opened her mouth to deepen the kiss.
She pulled away breathing heavily, "Byakuya, I have a meeting we"
Byakuya recaptured Yoruichi's mouth kissing her even more passionately this time. One of his hands found its way to Yoruichi's hair. He broke the kiss holding her head gently only inches away from his face. He stared into her eyes showing her all the desire he felt. "We" he kissed her lips "should" he started kissing her neck, "hurry."
"We can't" she closed her eyes and pulled away from him.
Byakuya couldn't believe she pulled away all he could do was stare as she seemed move away in slow motion. Yoruichi. He started to stay something, but then he felt it. Someone was approaching and approaching very quickly.
"Yoruichi-sama!" the petite captain yelled pulling Yoruichi and Byakuya completely from their private little world." Yoruichi-sa" Soi Fon froze in place when she saw Yoruichi and Byakuya sitting up in bed.
"Is it time for the meeting already, Soi Fon?" Yoruichi questioned without a hint of the annoyance she felt about having to go to a meeting instead of spending time with Byakuya.
"Forgive me Yoruichi-sama" the blushed filled Soi Fon's face. She inched back out from the doorway, "it's just that when you were late, I mean" she held her head down, "our meeting was scheduled for over an hour ago."
"What," Yoruichi's eyes grew, "it's that late. Byakuya it's after 3:00 PM."
"What?" Byakuya quickly got up. He was going to be late. He was supposed to meet with Captain Hitsugaya 3:00 to discuss some matters before the captain's meeting at 3:45 PM. "I have to go." Byakuya grabbed his haori and rushed out the room.
Byakuya rushed to the 10th Davison. He arrived at 3:15 PM to find an annoyed Hitsugaya. "Captain Kuchiki, you're late".
"I apologize for my tardiness; there was a pressing matter I needed to attend to".
"Byakuya, you've been having a lot of matters to attend to lately, "Captain Shunsui sat back in his seat, "but that's OK."
"There is no reason to waste anymore time, let's just get started. Captain Shunsui please go back over your findings so that Captain Kuchiki can get caught up. Captain Kuchiki we'll have to meet an hour before the Ethic Committee meeting at 8:00 AM that will give you plenty of time to make adjustments to your report based on our new findings".
The Captain's Meeting
It was 3:40 PM and the captains were ready to start the meeting. Byakuya stood poised in his normal position. He did not socialize are partake in any pleasantries. He was his serious old self or so the other captains thought. They were all wrong. Byakuya closed himself off to the others because he was thinking. Byakuya knew redoing his report would take hours and that meant less time with Yoruichi. Maybe I'll just wait until tomorrow after the meeting to see her. Suddenly all Byakuya could see was Yoruichi's pout. I can't, I won't give in, I need to get my work done if I go to see her.
Byakuya closed eyes and saw a pouting Yoruichi again but this time she was lying in bed wearing only his hair tie. "Byakuya I can't believe you're not coming to see me" Byakuya sighed softly when fantasy Yoruichi throw an orange pillow followed by a purple one. Byakuya groaned not very loudly but Captain Unohana as well as others heard the sound.
"Is there something you'd like to add Captain Kuchiki?"
Byakuya stated flatly, "No".
"Well in that case we'll get started so there will be plenty of time for our guest speaker".
A speaker that means the meeting may be longer. I really won't get to see Yoruichi.
The meeting continued for almost an hour and a half. Byakuya listened as much as could to each presenter. His thoughts continually went back to Yoruichi. He would search for her spiritual pressure between reports. If he could locate her he could to her right after the meeting. He'd just explain he couldn't stay long.
The meeting met the two-hour mark and Byakuya sighed internally. His chances to see Yoruichi were getting slimmer and slimmer. Byakuya suddenly felt Yoruichi's spiritual pressure. He completely ignored the words coming out of Ukitake's mouth. She was so close Byakuya could feel the warm breeze start to stir. "Yoruichi," he said softly. Suddenly Yoruichi appeared in the doorway.
"Hello Yoruichi" Ukitake paused his report and greeted Yoruichi.
Yoruichi and Byakuya's eyes locked for a moment as they secretly greeted each other. Her eyes went to Ukitake. "I hope I not interrupting if so I can comeback later."
"No, no I was just wrapping up. The floor is all yours." Ukitake returned to his place in line leaving the floor open for Yoruichi.
Yoruichi walked in and all eyes were on her. She received warm gazes from old friends, admiring glances from Soi Fon who tried not stare, respectful looks from some new captains, and an examining look from one mad scientist. None of that matter she only cared about one pair of eyes.
"Thank you, Ukitake". She felt Byakuya gaze from her first step. The feel of her his eyes upon her made her skin tingle and her body yearn for his touch. If only we were alone Byakuya, but we're not. Yoruichi's composure did not falter for one second under Byakuya's gaze so no one knew what was really on her mind as she walked towards the center of the room.
Yoruichi started giving her report. Byakuya was impressed by her poise and her professionalism. Her charisma filled the room. He wondered if she was this way in the previous captain meetings from when she was a captain. A part of him was surprised that this was the same woman that would lure him into games of tag when he had work to complete, or the same enchantress he desired so fully. Her every word commanded everyone's attention and she got it.
Byakuya noticed that everyone was listening to her. Mayrui didn't have his usual I am too busy for this look on his face and even Kenpachi was paying attention. Kenpachi's attention to Yoruichi stunned Byakuya most of all. Kenpachi eyes normally glossed over 10 minutes into the meetings unless there was speak of fighting or some other act Byakuya deemed as barbaric. Then to Byakuya's surprise Kenpachi asked a question. Oh great looks like she has gained another fan.
Kenpachi's question opened the floor for more questions. Yorucihi had no problem answering any the questions. She was at ease being the center of attention and she was extremely knowledgeable. The question and answer session with Yoruichi gave Byakuya the excuse to focus solely on Yoruichi.
As much as Byakuya enjoyed staring at Yoruichi he wanted to the meeting to be over already. He did wanted to continue staring at her but in the privacy of her commander's quarters. The more time they spent at the meeting meant that she and he would have less time alone.
Finally the meeting was over Yoruichi's part lasted 45 minutes. Byakuya hoped to get Yoruichi alone as soon the meeting was over, but much to his disappointment she stayed in the room to talk to Captain Unohana and Soi Fon after the meeting. Byakuya tried to hang around outside of the conference room inconspicuously hoping that Yoruichi would be out soon, but his plan did not work.
"Byakuya, you should come have dinner with us." Ukitake smiled warmly at Byakuya.
"No" Byakuya said flatly and turned his attention back to the door.
"C'mon Byakuya it'll be fun," Ukitake turned to Shunsui, "even Shunsui is excited about it." Shunsui nodded coolly in agreement.
"Ukitake I have work to attend to" and I want to spend what little time I have left with Yoruichi not you and Shunsui.
"Oh that's too bad."
"What's too bad?" Yoruichi asked bringing everyone's eye to her. Her eyes locked with Byakuya's for a brief moment drawing her to him.
"Byakuya has too much work to do so he can't come to dinner with us."
Yoruichi continued to move closer to Byakuya. "Oh c'mon Byakuya it's just dinner."
Oh no you don't you're not pushing me off on those two again. "Yoruichi"
She moved even closer completely invading Byakuya's personal space, She placed her lightly hand on Byakuya stomach. "You should eat something before you dive into your work." She smiled, "You can have something to eat, take a nap."
Byakuya frowned. "Yoruichi, I am not going to take a nap when there is worked to be done".
Yoruichi removed her hand and placed her pointy finger between his downward brows. "I meant rest your eyes." She laughed lightly and Byakuya continued frowning.
Yoruichi pouted just a little and tugged on his sleeve "Oh c'mon Byakuya work can wait, besides I want a Feke's chopped meat sandwich and fried potato wedges."
She's going too, in that case, "Very well."
She smiled in victory. "Ukitake, we're ready when you are."
Ukitake just stared for a moment he and the other captains were quite captivated with Byakuya and Yoruichi's interactions. Unohana gave Ukitake a gentle nudge and he finally spoke. "Oh yes, let me see if Captain Hitsugaya would like to go?"
"Captain Hitsugaya already left, Ukitake."
"Oh too bad, well you be joining us Soi Fon?"
"Yes. Yoruichi-sama it will give us a chance to continue our conversation".
"If that is everybody ready let's go." Shunsui tipped his hat up and smiled slightly "I can use a cup of sake right now and I am looking forward to this Feke chopped meat sandwich."
"It's excellent Shunsui," Yoruichi finally left Byakuya's personal space and continued talking to Shunsui as the group started walking to Yasu's. Byakuya was very tempted to pull Yoruichi back closer to him but he chose just to walk near her side. He watched as she interacted so easily with everyone and everyone seemed to enjoy her company. It bothered Byakuya to a small degree he did not like sharing Yoruichi's attention and now he had to share it with Shunsui, Ukitake, Unohana, and Soi Fon.
Feke greeted them as soon as they arrived at the restaurant. Feke was extra nice to Yoruichi. Byakuya sighed, "Great another fan," before moving into Feke's line of sight
Feke was all smiles until he saw Byakuya. Feke's smile fell immediately. He attempted to look serious as the beads of sweat appeared on his balding head. "Right this way I have a private room ready for you."
Feke led the small party to a private room. Everyone took their seats this time everyone in the party except for Soi Fon made sure Byakuya could sit near Yoruichi. Shunsui left the set across from Yoruichi opened and Ukitake left the spot on Yoruichi's right open for Byakuya.
Byakuya would've preferred sitting on Yoruichi's left since it was closer to the door but Soi Fon was there. The dinner went much better than Byakuya expected. Feke didn't faint. Yoruichi convinced Byakuya to get the Feke chopped meat sandwich and fried potato wedges. She had Feke add jalapenos to Byakuya's plate. He enjoyed the jalapenos he also enjoyed the potato wedges, but he didn't get to eat very many wedges since Yoruichi kept stealing them off his plate. Every time he'd catch her with one of his wedges she'd smile innocently. She'd eaten half his wedges before dinner was over.
Then it was time for Byakuya to leave. He needed to work on his report. " Yoruichi, I have to go," he whispered in her ear.
"I understand," she rubbed his forearm lightly, "I won't keep you."
Yoruichi understood Byakuya's situation to his surprise that disappointed him some. He wanted her to protest his leaving. "Good night, Yoruichi."
"Good night." She gave him a warm smile and he left quickly before the angry voice from a distant past could argue him into staying longer.
Red's face was sullen as he finished the report on Yoruichi's activities today. He did not have any good news to report as he told QT about how Yoruichi spent most of her day with Byakuya Kuchiki and how their interactions were more social than business. QT saw Red's disappointment through the mirror.
"Red why do you look so down?"
"It's just that the princess spent most of well, a good part of her day with Captain Kuchiki."
QT continued styling his hair. "Red, don't you see what's going on?" He saw his friend's bewildered look via the mirror. "She is leading him around like a puppy" QT brushed his shoulders off. "He performed a nice trick and got her violin fixed like a good boy and now she is rewarding him. The problem with puppies is that they eventually lose their cuteness and their novelty. She'll soon grow tired of him. A woman like Yoruichi needs a tiger to keep her interested."
QT looked over his shoulder at Red and added, "Byakuya is nothing more than a needy puppy my friend and I am a powerful tiger". QT took one final look at himself in the full-length mirror, "Byakuya has already made a mistake, like a puppy he's run off leaving Princess Yoruichi unprotected because another master called." QT turned around, "see a tiger isn't dictated by a master, a tiger hunts and protects when a tiger feels like it", QT patted Red on the shoulder as he walked by, "now it's time for me to go catch my prey."
A/N:
Peace in Chaos: Before you say anything Miko, QT wanted me to let you know, "Ladies love QT and QT loves the ladies so don't hate the playa, hat the game".
Miko: URGH
Peace in Chaos: I didn't quite catch that, LOL. Maybe QT should have a name change. LLQT, Ladies Love QT
Miko: Only if he adds "go 2" to front and change it to HELLQT.
Peace in Chaos: Miko saying things like may hurt QT's feelings, besides he was only in the story for a short period of time.
Velveteen: Yes, but looks like he's up to something, but I am not going to talk about QT, don't wanna get Miko too wand up. Let's talk about Byakuya and Yoruichi napping. Yoruichi got Byakuya to nap.
Miko: Yeah and when he woke up he wanted candy
Peace in Chaos: Yes he did, I think Byakuya is developing a sweet tooth. It's also time for me to end our discussion for now. Thank you, everyone for reading this chapter and continuing to read this story. Also always please a comment or review I love hearing from you all. Until next time peace