Kuchiki Byakuya was not what Aizen had expected. At first,the rogue taicho had thought the noble would try and treat him like dirt(ofcourse he would have put him in his place) or try to get him to do some favours for him or something but no, it's been a month since he was taken into the Kuchiki Manor and in all these days,the noble man has been doing anything but avoiding him unlike that stupid red head he called a husband. Yes,Renji and the attendants, even the guards,Rukia and shinigami who visited once in a while always threw dirty, distasteful and yet guarded looks which Aizen didn't give a fuck about but Byakuya...that man never showed any ill-directed emotion at him,sure he would remain stoic and void of emotion,but if it happened by some chance that he bumped into him Byakuya would sigh out in defeat and throw a soft greeting at him. He never looked at him as some sort of monster and that surprised him. Not only that,a few weeks ago Aizen had gotten a chance to look at the fabric Byakuya wore and found out it was the same that he, himself wore. He was served the highest quality of food,hell Aizen had his own attendant. Byakuya made sure he was getting the best treatment,not unlike the criminal he was-he was treated like a king here. Aizen had to say he was confused,what was the noble up to? Was he trying to get into his good books so he could attain something? What really was going on in the noble's mind? Sure,the rogue taicho had kept his eyes on Byakuya for a while now, watching -trying to read him and figure out what the hell was happening because he didn't understand. Aizen was currently outside in the porch, laying face up,one hand behind his head while he stared up at the blue sky, taking in the fresh air. The man sighed in contentment,it was a beautiful day outside. So yeah, Aizen was laying outside enjoying the air and minding his business when he spotted movement in the far side of the gardens. Byakuya had left early that day and the man was very choosy on who was to enter his garden,so seeing movement there caught Aizen's attention. Being the curious man that he is, Aizen decided to check things out and shunpoed over there, hiding behind one of the giant sakura trees he observed. To Aizen's surprise Renji and Rukia(who were supposed to be at work) were seated there under one of Byakuya's trees seemingly unaware of him. Rukia was settled on the red head's lap,arms wrapped around his broad shoulders as they shared a hot,need kiss-Renji's arms trailing over Rukia's slender body as the two made out.

Aizen: Oh,what do we have here?

The rogue taicho said lowly as a smile slowly stretched on his lips, eyes fixed on the scene before him.

Aizen: Oh Abarai,you never cease to amaze me. I almost feel sorry for Kuchiki.

Chuckling, Aizen watched the seen for a few seconds more before he turned and shunpoed away.

When Byakuya returned,he immediately grasped that something was wrong. Aizen was smiling wider than usual,he gave Byakuya that knowing look that suggested he knew something Byakuya didn't...and did I tell you he was following him around? It didn't help that Byakuya had been feeling the other's gaze on him these past few weeks, pulling this shit, whatever Aizen was up to today was going to be his breaking point, Byakuya swore as he sighed and turned another corner, opening the screen doors he walked inside the large room dedicated to his late wife as a shrine. Byakuya couldn't say he was surprised when Aizen invited himself in, joining him on the cushion as Byakuya lit up the candles and incense then put his hands together in a silent prayer,he wasn't surprised either when Aizen didn't follow the ritual but sat still, staring at Byakuya who proceeded talking to his late wife, telling Hisana about his day,about Renji,Rukia,the Gotei, everything as if Aizen wasn't even there in the first place. And then after what felt like hours, the lovely man stood up as graceful and elegant as ever and walked out of the room, sliding the doors closed after Aizen exited as well and walked towards the gardens where he found Renji perched up against a large tree. Aizen watched carefully as the red head's face suddenly lit up at seeing Byakuya, standing on his feet quickly,Renji walked over and held onto Byakuya's half gloved hand and then placed a sweet kiss on his lips making Byakuya look away trying to hide a blush, Renji laughed.

Renji: Yo! Are you tired? I can go get tea for ya and then...maybe...

Byakuya: Please no.

Byakuya said refusing to meet a playful Renji's eyes.

Byakuya: I am fine. I just-

And then the man stopped, glancing around the gardens before his eyes landed on Renji sharply.

Byakuya: Was Rukia here?

Aizen broke into a smile as Renji stiffened and shook his head furiously.

Renji: Uh,yeah.

Byakuya: Wh-?

Renji: Are you sure you really don't want that tea? I'm going to ask for one you know?

Byakuya lowered his eyes softly and shook his head and watched as Renji rushed off, only seeming to notice Aizen now. Aizen raised an eyebrow as Renji stopped and frowned at him.

Renji: What are you doing here?

Aizen: The same thing you were doing with Rukia.

Shock crossed Renji's features before the man coughed and pointed at him.

Renji: We'll talk.

Aizen: And why would I want to talk to you?

Renji's frown deepened and Aizen's smile grew before the man turned back and left, when Aizen turned Byakuya was nowhere in sight but he could feel his reiatsu still in the gardens, searching for him he found Byakuya seated in the same spot Renji and Rukia were in earlier. Aizen chuckled softly, shaking his head as he walked over and sat opposite Byakuya staring at the noble openly but Byakuya had his eyes on a tree behind him.

Aizen: For how long, exactly,are you planning on ignoring me?

Byakuya frowned and then finally, steel gray eyes met his,a flash of annoyance crossing over them. Byakuya was doing everything in his power not to snap.

Byakuya: What do you want?

Aizen: Are you sure you want to know that?

Byakuya stared blankly at him and Aizen smiled softly.

Aizen: Are you going to give it to me, Kuchiki?

Byakuya's fine eyebrow twitched before he clucked his tounge and went back to staring at the tree behind Aizen. Aizen smiled and took his time staring at the raven before him,appreciating his elegant beauty with a small, pleased hum. Byakuya was a sight for sore eyes, very pleasant to look at. With his long dark hair that fell over his left side of the face, beautiful steel gray eyes and that perfect, flawless, porcelain skin-the noble put most women to shame. Aizen didn't even want to glance down at the man's perfect lithe form,yes, even Aizen admitted the Kuchiki was beautiful. Infact,he was the most beautiful person he'd laid his eyes on,the very definition of beauty. It was a shame Renji wasn't appreciating all of that though.

Aizen: Why didn't you visit me in prison?

Byakuya's gaze shifted towards him again.

Byakuya: Why would I want to do that?

Aizen: I don't know, maybe to see me at my lowest?

Byakuya raised an eyebrow at him...

Byakuya: Lowest? Are you certain that you were at your lowest?

Aizen:(smirks) What's that supposed to mean? I was sealed and arrested, wasn't I?

Byakuya: I heard that you seemed somewhat proud of yourself. Now,I do not know about you but I would not call that being at your lowest.

Aizen: Hn,that may have been but still. The fact remains that others came, fukutaicho taicho,they all came and took pleasure in my suffering and yet you didn't. The only thing I remember about you is being told that you were getting married.

Byakuya: You were defeated, what's there more to it? I did not have any reason to come see you.

Aizen: Not even to ridicule me? I did manipulate you into almost killing both your sister and your husband, almost succeeded in killing her and I would have killed you as well if I didn't have to rush to Hueco Mundo. I was ready to put an end to you and everything you lived for.

Byakuya: And yet here I am with my pride still intact,you on the other hand got locked up-

Aizen: And yet here I am in your compound as a free man, doesn't that piss you off?

Byakuya: No.

Aizen: Why?

Byakuya: Because you protected the Soul Society along with many shinigami in it, something I failed to do.

Aizen winced, staring at Byakuya carefully.

Aizen: Is that why you go to such lengths to make sure I'm well taken care of.

Byakuya: Do not be foolish,you are a guest here. I am simply doing what I would have done for any of my guests.

Aizen: And here I was thinking I was special and all, aren't you a great host?

Byakuya: I am.

Aizen smiled.

Aizen: You're fun, Kuchiki. I'd like to do this more often. Chat,that is.

The man stood up and walked away with a gentle smile and Byakuya turned his head staring after him in confusion before glancing at the space where Aizen had sat a few moments ago.

Byakuya: What is he up to?