Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ Seireitei Monogatari ❯ Chocolate Temptations ( Chapter 104 )

Title: Chocolate Temptations

Pairings: Ichigo/Byakuya

Rating: T
Warning: Light yaoi, Kissing

Words: 797

Description: Byakuya thinks he's discovered a new addiction in more ways than one.

 

Dedication: For Baroqueangel, who wanted another in the Never Been Kissed series.

 

 

Byakuya was confused, and for him, that wasn't an emotion he was used to harboring. Frowning, he looked down at the box in his hands, hoping it would make sense with a second glance. Brightly colored and wrapped with a bow. It didn't suddenly change.

 

“Ichigo,” he began with all the patience that he could muster. “Why have you given me chocolates?”

 

His lover shifted in front of him, scowl firmly in place. “It's a celebration in the living World. you're supposed to give them to your... you know on this day. And since you're mine...” he trailed off with a shrug, scowl deepening. “Just take the damn things.”

 

Blinking, Byakuya's gaze shifted between the teen and the box. “But chocolates?”

 

“Would you prefer a stuffed animal?” Ichigo demanded, pushing at the box and shoving it further towards the noble's chest. “Besides, I had Yuzu make them.” He tapped it with one finger. “Be grateful.”

 

The frown of confusion never left Byakuya's face. “I... honestly don't know what to say.” He felt completely speechless, having little understanding of this human custom.

 

What was he supposed to do? Did one gift deserve another? And was he required to do something in return? What was the significance of the gift? And why was Ichigo's blush only deepening?

 

He watched as Ichigo shrugged and buried his hands in his pockets, looking off to the side as though Byakuya's wall was far more interesting. He freed one hand long enough to rake it through his hair before returning it to the safety of his pants. It was almost cute.

 

Deciding to humor him, Byakuya pulled the ribbon off the box and opened it, the smell of chocolate wafting to his nose. Despite never having a taste for it before, he found himself interested and carefully selected one of the small, dark squares. Sniffing it cautiously, he popped the candy into his mouth and lifted his eyebrows. It was actually rather palatable, robust and bittersweet, not overly sugary like he would have expected.

 

He rolled the flavor around in his mouth, letting it settle over his tongue. The chocolate melted rather easily, and he swallowed the first square, already contemplating a second one. These things were dangerous Byakuya decided as he licked his lips. A man could easily get addicted to them.

 

And then, it felt as if eyes were watching him. In the midst of bringing another piece of chocolate to his lips, he looked up to find Ichigo staring at him. Brown eyes had darkened with interest, seemingly locked on the piece of candy in his hold.

 

Byakuya arched one brow. “Something wrong?”

 

Ichigo shook his head and closed the distance between them. “No. I just want a taste, too.” And though the blush on his cheeks seemed to belie his actions, Ichigo took that moment to swoop down and steal Byakuya's lips.

 

He slid his tongue into the noble's mouth, tasting both the rich chocolate and a flavor that was uniquely Byakuya. A sound echoed in Byakuya's throat beneath the lusty onslaught, fingers carding through his hair and tilting his head back. The one chocolate he held dropped from his fingers as he curled them in the front of Ichigo's shihakushou.

 

A sense of rising lust filled the entryway of Byakuya's manor, where they had gotten no further than when Ichigo shoved the chocolates at him. He was suddenly reminded of how long it had been since he'd last seen his lover. At least a week, if not more, since Ichigo had been able to come to Seireitei and Byakuya had been able to leave for the living world.

 

The kiss ended with much reluctance, Byakuya finding a smirk curving at his lips. “I apologize. I didn't realize to get you anything in return,” he murmured as Ichigo released his hair and grabbed the box from his hands, dropping it indiscreetly to the floor. His other hand settled on Byakuya's hip, pulling them closer together.

 

“Che,” he snorted, burying his face in Byakuya's throat and licking a line across his Adam's apple. “Surprised Rukia didn't bash you in the head to do it.” He nipped gently at the noble's neck and caused Byakuya's blood to pump with heat. “I'll forgive you this once.”

 

Byakuya's skin prickled as he felt Ichigo ground against him. “Perhaps you can forgive me in the bedroom,” he suggested, finding the hallway a rather conspicuous place.

 

Chuckling against his throat, Ichigo brought his mouth back up to Byakuya's, covering his lips. “Perhaps,” he muttered against pale skin. Still, he slowly backed down the corridor, pulling the noble along with him.

 

Byakuya was inclined to agree.

 

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