Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN BLEACH

Summary: When Byakuya hears that Renji has been hurt in the world of the living, he goes to see him.

Chapter 3: Late Night Visits

Byakuya sighed. He was in his office, doing paperwork as usual. Although, something felt wrong. Byakuya looked up and noticed that Renji's chair was empty. That's right. Renji was in the world of the living doing a mission. Apparently there had been some hollow sightings and the head captain needed someone to deal with it. Byakuya was not happy at first, but it's not like he could do anything about it. It's been three weeks since Renji left and if Byakuya was being honest with himself, he missed , Byakuya did miss Renji. It just wasn't the same without him. Even before they started dating, Byakuya always felt odd whenever Renji had to leave for missions. At first, Byakuya didn't think about it much. But ever since he and Renji started dating, whenever Renji had to leave, Byakuya felt something. What he felt, he didn't know. He just knew that whenever Renji left, that feeling wouldn't go away until Renji came back safe and sound. Byakuya looked at Renj's desk again. He smiled when he saw the stack of paperwork on it. Renji would have a lot of work to do when he got back. Byakuya snorted at the thought.

'Knowing him, I'll have to help him finish it. If there is one that Renji hates doing, it's paperwork.'

There was a knock at the door.

''Come in.'' The door opened and Rukia walked in.

''Hello Nii-sama! How are you?''

''Good. How are you, Rukia?''

''I'm fine. Anyways, here are the papers that you requested.'' Rukia handed Byakuya the papers. Then she noticed that Renji's desk was empty.

''Renji's still gone, huh?'' she said. Byakuya nodded.

''Yes, he's been gone for three weeks now.'' Byakuya replied.

''It's quiet when he's not here.'' Rukia commented.

''I agree.'' Byakuaya said. Rukia smiled.

''Renji does make things interesting, doesn't he? It's weird when he's not around.'' Rukia whispered. Then she started to get nervous. Byakuya noticed this.

''What is the matter?'' he asked. Rukia twiddled her thumbs.

''Well, uh, I was hoping that you would like to have lunch with me. That is, if you aren't to busy with work.'' Rukia stared at Byakuya with hopeful eyes. Byakuya was silent for a moment. He really didn't have a lot of work left. And it's not like he's in a real rush to finish it. The paperwork was due by the end of the week, he still had plenty of time left.

''Alright.'' he said. Rukia's eyes lit up.

''Okay. There's this really nice restaurant that just opened up. We could go there.'' Byakuya nodded and together he and Rukia left the office.

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Byakuya got home very late that night. After he had lunch with Rukia, he had to go back to the office and finish that paperwork. Byakuya was glad that Rukia took him out to lunch. He needed a break from all that paperwork. And the restaurant that Rukia took him to wasn't bad either. The food was great and the staff were well mannered. Byakuya enjoyed it. It was nice to just sit down and talk with his sister. Although it was Rukia that did most of the talking, Byakuya still enjoyed it. He didn't get to spend a lot of time with Rukia because he was so busy. It was nice to just get away fro m the office for once.

As he was getting ready for bed, Byakuya heard the hiss of a flashstep. He turned and saw Yoruichi Shihoin crouched on his windowsill. He sighed.

''Yoruichi. What do you want?'' he asked. Yoruichi jumped off the windowsill and walked over to him.

''Byakuya-bo. It's so good to see you. How have you been?'' Byakuya scowled at the nickname that Yoruichi gave him when he was younger.

''Listen were-cat, I don't have time for idle chatter. If you haven't noticed, it's very late and I want to sleep. So, what do you want?'' Byakuya repeated. Yoruichi's smile disappeared.

''I just came to tell you that Renji's been hurt.'' Byakuya felt his stomach drop.

''What happened?'' he asked. Yoruichi sighed.

''He got ambushed by a bunch of hollows. He took them out, but not without getting hurt.''

''Is he alright?''

''Yeah. But they did beat him pretty good.'' Byakuya nodded and sat down on his bed.

'Thank god he's alright.' He glanced at Yoruichi.

''Why are you telling me this?'' he asked. Yoruichi shrugged.

''Well, you are his captain. I thought that you wanted to know why your lieutenant might be late coming home. And, Renji just happened to let your name slip when he was unconscious. Care to explain that, Byakuya-bo?'' Yoruichi asked.

''I don't have to answer your questions.'' Byakuya replied. Yoruichi smirked.

''Okay. I'll see you around, Byakuya-bo.'' She turned and left. Byakuya sighed.

'Stupid were-cat. How does she always manage to sneak in here? We really need to increase the security here.' he thought. He got up and made his way to his family senkaimon. He nodded at the guards and walked through.

'Let me see if my idiot boyfriend is alright.'

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Byakuya arrived in the world of the living shortly after leaving Soul Society. He slowly made his way to Urahara's shop. When he reached his destination, he walked in. Urahara looked up at him.

''Byakuya-san! What a pleasant surprise! What can I do for you?''

''Where is my lieutenant?'' Byakuya asked. Kisuke blinked.

''You came here to see Renji?''

''Yes, now where is he?'' Byakuya repeated.

''Right this way.'' Kisuke lead Byakuya to the back room where Renji was sleeping.

''He's in there.'' Kisuke said. Byakuya nodded and walked in.

Renji was laying on a futon, fast asleep. Loud snores were coming from his mouth. Byakuya smiled. He sat down next to Renji's sleeping form.

'At least now I know that he is alright.' Byakuya thought. As carefully as he could, he laid down next to Renji. Renji moved slightly, but he didn't wake up. Byakuya smirked. Renji was such a deep sleeper.

Byakuya closed his eyes and in minutes, he was asleep.

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When Renji woke up the next morning, he noticed two things. The first thing he noticed was the food next to him. The second thing he noticed was Byakuya. Renji smiled.

''What are you doing here?'' he asked.

''Yoruichi Shihoin came to manor last night and told me that you were injured. I came over here to see if you were alright.'' Byakuya answered. Renji sat up.

''You came here for me?'' he questioned. Byakuya nodded.

''Of course I did.'' Renji blushed.

''I didn't know you cared so much.'' Renji mumbled. Byakuya smiled.

''Of course I care, idiot. I wouldn't be here if I didn't. Now take this. You need to eat.'' Byakuya handed Renji the food. Renji took it and digged in. In mere minutes, the food was gone. Byakuya shook his head, a look of disgust crossing his features.

''That was revolting.'' he said. Renji smiled sheepishly.

''Hey, you knew what you were getting into when you accepted my feelings.'' Renji said. Byakuya sighed.

''Whatever. Let's just go home.''

Renji nodded and opened up the senkaimon. Byakuya took Renji's hand and together they walked out of Urahara's shop. Little did they know that they were being watched. Yoruichi laughed.

''I knew it! I knew something was going on between them. Byakuya-bo, you have been a very bad boy.''

''Should we do something?'' Kisuke asked. Yoruichi shook her head.

''No. We should let them be. They're clearly happy, the looks on their faces give it away.''

''Well, I think it's kind of cute, don't you?'' Yoruichi nodded.

''It is. But that's enough talk about Byakuya's love life. C'mon Kisuke, we have things to do.''

Kisuke nodded and he and Yoruichi went about their normal business.

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