love me // ᴋɴʏ [might discontinue]

chapter 17 // ᴇᴅɪᴛᴇᴅ 2021.09.07

"Now you know about this matter, you can run your mouth open and tell him for all I care but leave me now. I don't give a shit if you're hashiras but my temper is reaching it's boiling point, I'm not in the mood to entertain you any longer." She snarled

Her pale slender fingers gripped on her hospital bed with such force that could be of strangling someone with hatred. Her face is now back to unreadable state, which is certainly more intimidating.

The pillars understood this and took it as a sign to leave. They do not wish to anger her further as it will cause more obstacles for their plan. They needed to gain her trust and pull her back to humanity's side.

Shinobu opened her mouth, "Very well. We'll take our leave for now, Miss [Y/N]."

"Before you take your leave, tell Kyojuro to come back already." [Y/N] said. She's now facing the window beside her bed, staring at the moon.

She heard a few shuffling sounds and finally the door opening. When she felt their presence no more, she felt relaxed. [Y/N] was uncomfortable with them, knowing they serve directly under him.

"Are you okay, [Y/N]?" Kyojuro's gentle voice rang through her ears calming her remaining nerves down

He entered the room just a few seconds ago and he saw her unsettled look, making him worried.

"I'm okay. How's Hinata?" She asked with a smile

He gave her one of his own, "She enjoyed our walk outside. She kept giggling whenever she spots fireflies."

[Y/N] hummed.

"Did you also had fun?" She asked him

He nodded "I really did."

"Then I'm glad."

His eyes widened before shining brightly. "You should come too."

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"Should we really tell Oyakata-sama about this?" Tengen asked

Obanai whipped his head to the ex shinobi's direction "He has the rights to know about his son's existence."

"I also think that we should tell him." Himejima stated

After they heard him, the pillars decided to inform their Master, after all, he is still the child's father and not that filthy vile demon.

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"Amane-sama, can we speak to the Master?"

The wind hashira was the one who spoke first to ask the woman, since everyone seems like they wanted to back out last minute.

The woman nodded, "Come inside and make yourselves comfortable first while I inform Oyakata-sama." She turned to her son "Kiriya, can serve them tea? The weather is cold and they needed to warm up their systems."

"Yes mother."

Both of them disappeared momentarily. The first one to cone back was Kiriya, carrying a tray containing a hot pot of tea and tea cups. He silently went to them and placed a cup for each one of them before pouring them some chamomile tea, which they gladly accepted.

After thanking him, the child excused his self as he noticed his parents walking back to the receiving area.

"It's such a cold night, what could have brought you, children in such a weather?" He smiled gently. His wife helped him sit before leaving the room

"Pardon for the later intrusion, Oyakata-sama but this matter is urgent." Sanemi abruptly spoke up

Uzui shot up "Oi Sanemi!"

"Slow down Shinazugawa-san and calm down Uzui-san." Himejima told them

"What might it be, Sanemi?" The master asked

"Oyakata-sama, were you aware of [Y/N]-sama's pregnancy?" Shinobu's straightforwardness stunned the man

In a split second, the usually calm and composed corps leader felt a strong force jabbed on his gut. The newly spilled information shocked him to the core that he felt like running away and puking. He became anxious in his seat as if he's being burnt in the very spot.

"W-What?" Was all he could manage to croak