Inaba had taken control of the Precipice World, which prohibited Asa and the rest of the Shinigami from returning to Soul Society and remained stuck in the World of the Living. While most of them went their own way, she felt tired and needed to rest for the day. Urahara was accommodating Nozomi, the mysterious girl Inaba was after, and she didn't want to bother him. So she contacted Tadashi and asked if she could stay at his place; and he agreed instantly. While he was excited for her to be visiting him in his home after so long, he suspected something happened that made her stay in the World of the Living instead of returning to Soul Society. Nevertheless, he still openly welcomed her and was willing to help her if she needed any. Though she'd arrived at his home that was nearby Ichigo's place, he was very hospitable and tended her needs as she tried to accustom to the alien surrounding.
"Here you go, Asa-nee!" he said excitedly while serving a bowl of stew. "My special nikujaga. I'm sure you haven't eaten it for a long time."
"You're right." she said with a smile. "I miss this a lot. I still remember how good you were at cooking."
"Well, I still am!" he boasted with a thumbs-up.
"Let's put that to the test, shall we?" she challenged playfully before putting her hands together. "Itadakimasu." Using the porcelain spoon provided, she took a sip of the stew and hummed in delight. "It's still very good!"
"Told you so!" grinned Tadashi. Just then, they heard the doorbell ring and he stood from the floor. "I'll get it!" He left the dining room and headed towards the wooden door. Once he unlocked it, he swung it open and was stupefied to see who had rung the doorbell, prompting him to point his finger and yelled, "W-What are you doing here, Byakuya-nii?!"
"Such foolish question shouldn't be asked." remarked the said man with his arms crossed over his chest. "I'm here to stay for the night."
"Yes, I know that." responded the Visored in an impassive voice. "But I don't remember giving you an invitation to stay here."
"Are you not going to let me in?" pushed Byakuya.
"I don't have enough room for us, though." said Tadashi.
"Will you not sacrifice your bed to me?" suggested, or rather, ordered the Captain.
The younger man's left eye twitched out irritation before he heaved a sigh and finally gave in. After all, it's pointless to argue with someone as stubborn as Byakuya. "Fine." he said. "You can stay over." He stepped aside to let the "guest" enter. "But don't blame me even though I've warned you."
But it was already too late. When Byakuya entered the second hall, which happened to be the dining room, he halted in his tracks and his eyes widened with surprise. Sitting at the chabudai in the middle of the room was Asa, who was still adorned in her Shihakusho and her hair was maintained in the bun he'd tied earlier that day. Her sheathed Zanpakutou was laying beside her on the floor. Upon hearing his footsteps, she looked up and was equally surprised to see him.
"Byakuya." she muttered before a small smile formed on her face. "I didn't expect to see you here."
"Asa." was the only thing that escaped his lips.
At that moment, an annoyed Tadashi walked into the room. "Jeez, can't you at least settle down instead of barging straight into the dining room?" he questioned after heaving a sigh. "Anyway, you came at the right time. Asa-nee and I just started having our dinner. Would you like to join us? I've made some nikujaga."
"Do whatever you like." answered Byakuya before taking a seat across Asa, folding his arms across his chest.
Blue lines formed all around Tadashi who had an emotionless expression. "Can't you be more straightforward with your answers?" he grumbled before entering the kitchen.
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Noble Love - Bleach (Kuchiki Byakuya x Oc x A bit of Various)
Fanfiction[Previously titled "Cherry Blossom Illusion"] Yamamoto Asa, the granddaughter of Genryuusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, is one of Soul Society's prodigies. Besides being known as one of the greatest healers, she was the Lieutenant of the 5th Division under...