Greetings Everyone, My apologies for not updating for quite some time. Here is a chapter, I hope you like it, it's not much, but i am trying my best. Am still wondering whether

any readers or subscribers would like me to continue this story. Check out Byakuya's feelings and thoughts in this chapter ! Reviews are kindly appreciated.

The next few days passes by peacefully without any more parties or important meetings by the elders. Byakuya was fairly pleased that he didn't have to meet up with his suitors till the next date which is in the real world. He wouldn't be that happy if one of the elders or suitors disrupts his thoughts on a certain someone. All he has been thinking these past few days is none other than his sister, Rukia. Ever since that night, he kissed her on the fore head, he couldn't stop thinking of her. He was glad; Rukia loved the gift as he received a note that night. He remembered he almost lost his heart back then and the emotions that he felt were so great, that is unlike him.

*Flashback *

"Rukia, wait. Before you sleep make sure you open your gifts on the table," said Byakuya with a slight smile. He walked over and kissed Rukia on the forehead. "Sleep and rest well. Today was a tiring day for both of us," he murmured and he shunpo-ed away.

Byakuya's heart was beating rapidly, he shunpo-ed away before he could read Rukia's expression. For the first time, he felt scared to know how Rukia will react to him kissing her, the gifts and the note. He was afraid Rukia would reject him, not directly, but somehow indirectly avoiding him around Sereitei, the manor or would just find an excuse just to avoid him. This would definitely strain their relationship, even their brotherly-sister relationship. To him, Rukia is precious, even if she doesn't see him as a lover; he wouldn't want her to distance herself towards him. He still cares for her and will protect her in any situation. As these thoughts were running through his mind, he decided to take a cold shower to clear his mind and to calm down.

That night was a sleepless night for him, he couldn't sleep as he kept tossing and turning. Just as he was taking another turn on his futon, he sensed a familiar reiatsu heading towards his quarters. A note slipped underneath his door. He knew whom it was from, feeling nervous; he took the note and read it.

Note:

Thank you Nii-sama for the beautiful gift, I loved it so much. Truth to be told, I am sincerely happy and honoured to receive these gifts from Nii-sama. I will not disappoint nor will I disgrace Nii-sama and will continue to be your pride no matter whom I choose in the upcoming future.

Love,

Kuchiki Rukia.

Breakfast with Rukia the next morning was a pleasant affair as usual, plus he is in a good mood as he spotted Rukia wearing his gift. Rukia certainly wasn't avoiding him.

*End of Flashback*

As Byakuya focuses back into reality, a Hell butterfly flew through the 6th Division office window.

Hell Butterfly:

Attention all Taichou and fuku-taichou, there will be a meeting in the 1st Division headquarters tomorrow noon.

-Orders from Yamamoto Genryusai.