This story will have a plot (or so I intend :P) and some violence and explicit lemons (I will warn you everytime I post a lemon). It is an AU (my first alternative universe btw:P), so no bleach plot or spoilers here, except for the characters and some bleach phrases I borrowed from the manga that I like or I find them funny ^^.
Reviews are really appreciated. English is not my mother tongue, feel free to point my faulty grammar and misspelled words ;)
Kuchiki Rukia knocked the wooden door of her brother's office.
'Come in'.
Rukia pulled the knob and entered, diffident. Every time she was called at his office, it was because she, somehow, had disappointed him.
'Rukia'
She lifted her eyes and stared at his brother's face.
'N-nii-sama?'
'Rukia, I've been told to apprise you, Aizen's eldest son is proposing me to arrange your marriage'.
Rukia's heart skipped a beat. Her jaw failed to keep in place and was now open in astonishment.
'W-w-what?' she managed to say.
'Apparently I'm being threatened to lose my job and my social status, so I assume you do not agree to this union'.
'I-I-I will never marry him on my own volition, nii-sama, but... if I had to save our family...'
'Enough. You don't need to speak further. I already turned down his foolish request' Byakuya Kuchiki said, waving his hand dismissively.
'B-but Aizen Sousuke would fire you then!' she protested.
'You don't need to worry about such a minor thing. I already requested a transfer. We'll move next week. I've found a new school for you and we will live in a modest apartment in Karakura town, until we could dispose another house' he stated motionless.
'Nii-sama...' she murmured, deeply moved. She wasn't expecting he would sacrifice his status for her, considering how difficult it has been for him to reach his current level. He was one of the youngest successive men in Soul Society corp., he was so well known by everybody, and highly respected, but it had not always been so. She won't forget the hard times they had to go through, living in the slums, when they had to confront poverty and starvation, after being dumped in the middle of the night by their father, who was hooked on drugs after her wife died.
At that time she was merely a toddler, and her brother was roughly thirteen. He had to steal in order to survive; he had to fight against other kids in order to protect her. She couldn't remember it well, but she could retrace how safe she felt by his side, even though they were in constant danger of losing their life.
They ended in an orphanage, where they would spend a couple of years, before being saved by that old man she could barely recall. She knew he was their grandfather, and he had been searching for them since he learnt they had been abandoned by their irresponsible father.
And so everything changed. They started to attend school; they were dressed with expensive clothes, fed with the healthiest meals and cared by a lot of servants. Byakuya was introduced in business world, as he would be one day the heir of Kuchiki's company. He changed a lot. Rukia was so cheerful and outspoken, but Byakuya became distant and cold. Over time, she accepted he wouldn't be the same ever again, and she stopped her attempts to reach his heart. He had become approachless.
Then, when she was nine years old and her brother has turned twenty, their grandfather died.
Byakuya began to spend the whole day out, working in their grandfather's company, which it was close to bankruptcy. She was too young to understand the matters of business, but she was aware that her brother was saving her again. He sacrificed his grandfather's company, and sold it to Soul Society. He started to work for Sousuke Aizen then, one of the richest and most significant businessmen in Japan. He owned an important MLM company, Soul Society, we are the soul of our society, and her brother was a very skilled broker man. Soon, Soul Society increased the number of clients, started to buy stocks from many other companies, and their benefits increased rapidly, launching them in top 25 of MLM network marketing companies. This year they were in 4th place, and Sousuke's son, Aizen Jaggerjaquez Grimmjow, had become infamously famous after being interviewed by an important magazine, which it brought publicity to the company, greatly increasing their benefits.
Kuchiki's have been much respected members in high society, and Byakuya was not an exception. Since nobody had a clue about their terrible past, they could maintain their status safely, or so they thought. Aizen, owner of Soul Society was well aware of it. He already knew it when he decided to buy the Kuchiki's company. Rukia never learnt why he decided to buy a company which was in the verge of bankruptcy, and Byakuya never mentioned the reasons. But after that, her brother seemed colder and more distant than ever. Rukia never wondered why, used to his kind of behaviour. She preferred not to know what was happening between herself and her brother; she preferred not to suffer anymore. The Kuchiki girl kept studying, regardless of anything else.
Now, Aizen Sousuke was taking advantage of what he knew about them, using it to manipulate her brother. That man was willing to use everyone to achieve his means, but this time he would not win. He would lose his best broker man and his stupid spoiled son wouldn't approach her after this.
The raven haired girl smiled slightly; Grimmjow was the name of Aizen's son, and he was a very handsome man, but she couldn't stand him, due to his improper behaviour towards everyone, treating them like useless things. She felt a little uneasy, starting a new life it made her feel unsecure, but she preferred this a hundred times more than being engaged with that idiotic ass-hole.
'Rukia, you have a reunion with the principal of your new school in half an hour. I'll send Renji to take you there in our limousine. You can wait for him in the main floor' Byakuya said, turning his gaze to the papers he was holding.
'Em, yes, nii-sama. Have a nice day' she muttered, bowing her head and leaving the office.
'Miss Kuchiki, I'll escort you to the elevators...' the violet-eyed girl heard while closing the door of her brother's office. It was the Byakuya's assistant, who was extremely polite and helpful with everyone.
'No, no it won't be necessary, thank you' she said quickly, leaving the department, heading straight to the lifts.
Rukia crossed the hall of the building and decided to wait for Renji outside; she needed to breathe fresh air.
When she crossed the revolving doors to exit the glass tower, she heard an unpleasant voice behind her.
'Hey shortie, what's up?'
Rukia's back stiffened, and she turned to meet the blue haired guy who just addressed her. Speaking of the devil, she thought.
'H-hi, Grimmjow' she greeted back, blinking nervously.
Grimmjow's smirk widened, she was especially beautiful today with that blue dress that matched her huge sapphire eyes.
'So, is it true? Did you accept to be my girlfriend?' he asked, hovering over her with lust.
Rukia's face turned red and her fists clenched. She shoved him.
'Your father threatened my nii-sama... He said he would make sure our business won't find any supporters. He said he owed him and he reminded my brother that if he was a successful member of Soul Society it was because of him. That if he wanted to keep our status, I should marry you' she said in suppressed rage.
'Really? I thought you had a crush on me, actually' he taunted her maliciously. 'Am I not the Hottest Millionaire Guy of the Year? Or so it's said in Soukyoku's magazine' he said proudly, puffing his well formed chest.
Rukia was about to slap him furiously, but she was a Kuchiki, she couldn't lose her temper with this stupid guy full of himself.
'I don't know why are you unsparingly chasing after me, but let me warn you: I'm not your property, you don't have any right to buy me, nor to threaten my family to obtain me. I do not like you; you are just a selfish spoiled kid so full of yourself. Do you think you can really have me just because you have money and all the girls in the world seem to be dying for you? Well, no! You can't own people. You can't own me! I don't care if your father fires my brother, we are rich enough and we can work for any other company, my nii-sama is well appreciated in community business' she said, trying not to raise her voice. That idiot wasn't going to make her lose her manners.
Grimmjow stepped back, deeply hurt, narrowing his eyes. Ok, it was true, he couldn't buy people, and neither intimidates them to get what he wanted. But he was truly in love with her. Why wasn't she accepting him? Wasn't him enough for her? How could she reject him like this? He was above her! He was richer and her brother was just a subordinate of his father, she should be pleased with his proposition. Why the hell did she act like if he was a mere peasant?
'Is everything alright, Rukia?' they heard. Grimmjow glanced dismissively at the guy who just arrived.
'Yes, Renji, everything is all right. Grimmjow was leaving us now' Rukia said, waving her hand nonchalantly.
Grimmjow gritted his teeth, feeling humiliated. That bitch... she was going to regret dumping him.
'Cool, let's go then, you have an assembly in your new high school'.
'You... you are attending other school?' Grimmjow asked scowling, puzzled.
'I will the next week' she answered coldly. 'So bye now, Grimmjow'.
Grimmjow watched them get in the black limousine and fade out in the distance. He stuffed his hands on his pockets and started to walk towards Soul Society corp. building, lost in thoughts. He will get her, no matter how. She had to be his. Sooner or later she'd be.
'So what's the matter with that spiky-haired guy?' Renji asked casually, while driving the limousine through the streets of Karakura Town.
Rukia glanced at him from the front passenger's seat, lifting an eyebrow.
'Aren't you being so formal to me, Mr. Abarai?' she teased him, winking an eye.
Abarai Renji gave her a crooked smile and turned the steering wheel.
'Tsk, I'm sorry Miss I'm-so-important-do-not-dare-to-look-at-me Kuchiki' he replied sticking out his tongue.
Rukia chuckled and stared at him. He was wearing a brand new pair of sunglasses and his bright red hair was carefully tied in a braid. His forehead was covered by a black bandana, hiding his weird tattoos. She knew he had been told repeatedly to cover them during his work time, but this was the first time she saw him doing it. He probably was aware that today it wasn't the best day to defy Byakuya's orders.
'Clever you' she inadvertently said in loud voice.
'Huh?'
'It's nothing, just wondering... why you cover your funny eyebrows today.' Rukia said teasingly.
'Funny eyebrows? Wanna die, brat?' he snapped outrageously.
Rukia laughed openly, enjoying his childish anger.
'Ah, you know? That idiot you saw before, he is the son of...'
'Aizen Sousuke, I know' Renji finished the sentence for her.
'Well, he wants to marry me. I'm afraid my brother will lose his job because of him' she continued, sighing deeply and turning her gaze aside.
'I see. If so, I will have to cut his balls off if he tries to get close to you again' the red haired man said earnestly.
Rukia chuckled again; the picture of Renji trying to castrate Grimmjow was disturbingly funny.
'That won't be necessary, we'll move next week'.
'I know. That's why I'm dropping you to Karakura's high school. This will be your new school'. Renji glanced at a concerned Rukia, and smiled slightly. 'You know, this school is not like the ones you've been attending these past years. You won't find the kind of people you're used to treat everyday'.
Rukia wrinkled her forehead, confused.
'What do you mean, Renji?' she asked.
'My advice is that, please, don't be so bossy when speaking to your new schoolmates'
Rukia blinked stunned.
'I-I'm not bossy at all! And how am I supposed to talk then? I'm so well-bred to use certain words...'
'See? That's exactly how you don't have to behave' Renji said, poking her forehead.
Rukia crossed her arms indignantly.
'Ok, Mr. Colloquial Talk, will you teach me to speak like a normal adolescent then?'
Renji scoffed amused.
'Sure. But it won't be easy, Miss so-well-bred Kuchiki'
'I'm home!' Grimmjow announced, crossing the hallway of the mansion where he lived, with his father and his little sister, Neliel.
'Oniiii-chaaaan welcoooomeee' the green haired little girl greeted him, embracing his long legs.
'Yo, don't make a fuss' Grimmjow said, gently pushing her aside and entering in the huge living room. 'Where's Sousuke?'
'Ah, otou-san is in the study' Neliel said, pulling his trousers and pointing at the ceiling.
'Where's your baby-sitter?'
'Ah, Momo-chan is in the study with otou-san' the little girl replied smiling widely. Then, she turned back and started to hop and sing 'Itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout...'
Grimmjow frowned confused while going upstairs, straight to his father's office. Hinamori and his father...? He shook his head trying to get rid of his dirty thoughts. He would never stoop so low... No way.
'Dad, I'm coming in' the blue haired guy announced, as he reached the door of the study.
He sighed in relief when he saw the baby-sitter sitting in a chair in front of his father's desk; Sousuke Aizen was stood up, holding some papers and wearing nerd glasses.
'Grimmjow, you shouldn't interrupt your father while he is having a little talk with his employees...' the brown haired man said calmly.
'N-never mind, Aizen-sama. I'm done here, I-I'll be leaving' the petite woman with pigtails said, bowing clumsily and smiling at the new arrival.
When she was out of the room, Grimmjow closed the door and turned to meet his father's soft gaze.
'Seriously, old man, why did you hire that lady? She seems too stupid even for taking care of Nel'.
Aizen Sousuke smiled warmly and locked his palms, gesturing at the empty chair.
'Nah, I just wanted to let you know that Kuchiki Rukia is not accepting our offer' he said, refusing to sit down.
'Ah, I see. Well, then I'm afraid I would have to fire Mr Byakuya...'
'Nah, that won't be necessary, old man' Grimmjow said, smiling wickedly. 'Keep him, he could be useful for you, and I think is better to keep him as a friend rather than an enemy'.
'Hm, sounds interesting. May I ask if my elder son has a new plan to obtain Miss Kuchiki then?'
Grimmjow's smirk turned sadistic at his words.
'You'll see otou-san. I never give up'.
Rukia crossed the foyer of her house and went upstairs noisily, straight to the bathroom. She needed a shower after her busy day.
'Meow' she heard and immediately turned to greet her beloved black cat.
'Ah, Yoruichi-san, how is my cute cat doing today? Did you miss me?' she said, talking in a singsong voice.
'Meow' was the answer of the black cat with amber eyes. The cat jumped in Rukia's arms and allowed her to stroke its soft fur.
Rukia embraced the purring cat once more after placing it in the carpeted floor.
'Isn't Nii-sama home yet? So you've been feeling alone today, haven't you? Aww, I'm so sorry for that. Maybe I should buy that cute bunny I saw yesterday in the pet-shop, so you won't be that alone, Yoruichi-san' the slender girl continued her talk, while preparing herself to take a shower. The cat was observing her, rolling its tail, as if it could understand what she was saying. 'Know what? Today I've met the principal of my new school, his name is Ukitake Jushiro, and I think he is a great man. He's nice and warm, and his hair is snow-white... Karakura High School is so big, and it has a dojo, so I can keep my training in karate...'
Rukia's eyes were suddenly filled by sadness. She sighed deeply and passed her hand through her raven short hair. She didn't know what was going on with her life. She was letting everyone to make decisions over her, and she admitted bitterly how unwilling she was to make them by herself.
Why was she so afraid of making decisions? Why did she felt so insecure, despite of her confident attitude? Why was she hiding her feelings from everyone?
She needed to do something... she needed to think about what she truly wanted in her life. But as soon as she started to think on it, she couldn't find anything. She felt as if her purpose in life had been deleted, somehow.
Frustrated, Rukia slammed the door of the bathroom, causing Yoruichi-san to jump startled. If she hadn't any purpose in life, then she should find one. She couldn't be so empty the rest of her life.
Three days later...
Her cell phone was vibrating undeterred on her desk. She caught a glimpse of the screen and sighed in annoyance. It was he. Again.
'What the hell do you want from me, Grimmjow?' she asked, surprised at the words she had used to speak to him. Renji's lessons in colloquial speech were being useful after all.
'Jeez, Rukia, don't yell into my ear. I've been calling you the whole day!' Grimmjow said through the line.
'I know, I didn't want to waste my time speaking to you' she replied coldly.
'...Em... The thing is that... I just told my father to not fire your brother...'
'So?'
This wasn't being easy... that bitch, she had a nerve!
'Rukia, I'm sorry, for everything ok? I... I just wanted to let you know that you won't have to move, your brother will keep his job, and you don't need to worry. I will leave you alone if that's what you want...'
'I do want so!'
Grimmjow pictured himself slamming Rukia against the ground. He was beyond annoyance right now.
'Ok, I will. Sorry again... But, won't you spend a little time talking to me? I want to tell you something...'
'No way' she cut him instantly.
'Please, Rukia... I will leave you alone after this, swear you. Just give the opportunity to explain myself...'
He heard Rukia sighing through the other side of the line. 'Say yes, bitch' he mentally prayed.
'I dunno... I... Why don't you tell me what you have to say by phone?'
'Please Rukia... Let me explain myself personally'.
'Ok, I guess it won't kill me' she accepted, reluctantly.
'Fine, I will pick you up at your place in half an hour'
When Rukia hang up, she turned her gaze to the black cat lying next to her on the carpet.
'Ah, Yoruichi-san... I think I'm going to regret this...'
'Gotcha' he thought after throwing his phone on the desk.
He smiled sadistically, pulling out a small capsule from his pocket. He spaced out observing the crystal liquid flowing inside. That Mayuri bastard had said it was potent, yet innocuous, with no side effects, but... he had known him since he could remember and he was more than aware of his sadistic experiments... In any case, Mayuri Kurotsuchi was working for his father, and he probably wouldn't want to die painfully for pissing off the boss' eldest son.
'Oni-chan...' he heard from the outdoor.
'What, brat?'
'Oni-chan, I can't find Sally'
Sally? He thought. Who the hell was Sally?
'Yeah, whatever... Go and find her, she is not here'
He heard Neliel sobs and he pulled his blue locks annoyed.
'Why are you crying now?'
'Sally is my faworite doll...sniff sniff... I wan' Sally! I wan' Sally! I wan' Sally!'
Grimmjow abruptly opened the door; his face was all red with anger.
'Shut the hell up! Enough with the screaming kid! Next time you make a fuss, I'm gonna blast you into next week!'
The little green-haired girl had disappeared before he could finish his threat.
'Shit, that brat's so noisy and inopportune!' he complained, closing the door of his room and going downstairs. He grabbed his white jacket and his car keys and left the house, smiling slightly. 'Here I come, Rukia' he thought.