Title: Game
Author:
reapandcollectFandom: Bleach
Pairing: Zaraki Kenpachi x Kuchiki Byakuya
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 256
Disclaimer: I do not own, nor do I make profit from the characters of Bleach.
Author's Notes: For
bleach_contest Prompt: Sultry. Many thanks to my beta
sunlesslands. Con-crit is appreciated, comments are welcomed.
The challenge had been laid down years ago- the rules were unspoken. They teased with intimacy; Byakuya’s fingers lingered on Kenpachi’s face for an instant too long. Calloused fingers grasped the silken scarf- rough knuckles brushed his skin. Kenpachi’s overpowering reiatsu pulsed against him-demanded submission. They came together; both giving to physical need. Byakuya was surprised at how gentle a lover Kenpachi proved to be. They continued with the game, neither admitted defeat.
Mid-summer had arrived; with it came scorching temperatures and short tempers. Kenpachi’s squad trained feverously, the days filled with the sounds of battles. Their captain was no exception however he engaged only the shinigami he found worthy of fighting. Byakuya watched as Kenpachi trained, a savage grin stretched across his scarred face.
The wounded were carried off, the training ground slowly emptied. Heat rose in visible waves from the blood soaked ground, Kenpachi stood in the center of the training ring, smug- grin still on his face. Moments passed before the tall shinigami walked toward him. Kenpachi stood mere inches away zanpakuto clenched in hand; blood oozed slowly from wounds on his chest, shihakusho and haori in tatters clinging to the thin frame.
Byakuya searched the other shinigami’s body with his eyes for evidence of any serious injury but found none. A rough thumb brushed his cheek. Seconds passed before Kenpachi kissed Byakuya, the contact soft despite the energy flowing through both of them, he moved closer to touch the other captain. Byakuya realized then that the game was over - he had won.