𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 - 𝗞𝘆𝗼𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗸𝘂 𝘅 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿

~Chapter 29~

It's either now or never...

"Kyo?" You called out Kyojuro's name as your taller 'friend' looked up from the scrolls of Breath of Night Oyakata-sama gave you when you first got there. Since it was Friday, the last day you'd be practicing swords art for the week, Kyojuro suggested you show him all that you have learned during the past week while he went through the scrolls. You had to admit it, you have improved a lot since you first started. Waving a sword has become much easier for you, and as Kyojuro had taught you, you were able to throw balanced attacks, giving you a stronger attack while using less stamina. You swallowed a lump in your throat as you let out a shaky breath. 

"What are we?" Was all that left your lips. Kyojuro stared at you for a moment or two, unmoving as you sighed, looking down. "Let me put this more simply." You looked back up to him. "What am I to you?" I swear if he says 'family' I'll choke him. Kyojuro averted his gaze as he smiled softly, putting the scrolls down to the side.

"I've been meaning to tell you that later, actually..." he started, before his golden eyes turn back to meet your (E/C) ones, "But I guess now isn't such a bad timing either." Kyojuro stated as walked towards you. "'What am I to you?'... You are nothing to me." He said at first, making your shoulders fall. What did he mean by nothing? Is this a joke? You opened your mouth to protest, but Kyojuro continued speaking, "You are just a bottle of water from the river which has no significance, but yes, it can prove a lifesaver to a thirsty person. You are just another star in that galaxy but to someone, you may prove to be interesting. You are just a wave in the wind but it can flow through someone's cheeks and soothe them. You are just an atom of the molecule, but yes that atom can be oxygen for someone. You are just a girl like millions there but you can be a mother to someone's child someday." You stared up at him, confused. You still did not understand the meaning of all that he was saying, but it seemed like Kyojuro still had more in mind. He gently held your hand with one hand and cupped the side of your face with the other, making your cheeks turn to a soft pink color.

"And that someone, darling, is me. You are that bottle of water that keeps me alive, that star that enlightens my space, that wave that will let me breathe, that atom without which I am non-existent. And that someone will someday wish you to mother his children." He caressed the side of your face softly with his thumb, "(Y/N), you have brought so much happiness, so much warmth and comfort to my life. You've cared for me, and have always been by my side. I could never be more grateful for the fact that I was able to meet someone so beautiful, inside out. You're the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I would be the happiest man alive if I were ever able to call you mine." He then started tracing your lips, his soft smile slightly widening, "That smile of yours? I'd do anything to see it over and over again, and you have got no idea how happy it makes me whenever I'm the reason you smile, (Y/N). I've always liked the way you made me feel, even when you weren't around. You gave me... you gave me true happiness in my life, and I'm so very thankful for that." Kyojuro's eyes met yours as he smiled softly. In his eyes, you were able to tell how much love was in them.

"Thank you, (Y/N). Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for being my reason for happiness. And I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I could never help you as much as you were able to help me." You didn't realize that you were crying until you felt a tear trickle down your face. Kyojuro's eyes widened as his face turned red, wiping the tear off, "I, um... this wasn't too much, was it? Was I too cheesy?" You couldn't help but chuckle silently, slowly wrapping your arms around him, bringing him into a loving hug as you burring your face into the crook of his neck, feeling his warmth.

"Kyojuro... if anyone's helped me here, it's you. You were the light that led me out of my darkness. I just... I can no longer imagine how my life was before I met you. You're the flame who set my heart ablaze, and I hate myself for not realizing that sooner." Your grip around him tightened, "You have no idea how hard I've fallen for you." You pulled away from the hug as you stared at his eyes, the prettiest, most beautiful eyes you've ever seen. Kyojuro tucked in the strands of (H/C) that were poking out behind your ear before bringing you into a deep, passionate kiss. You immediately kissed him back with no hesitation. You loved the kisses Kyojuro would give you. They were so loving and passionate, always making you wish you were able to kiss him forever. You both pulled away from the kiss as Kyojuro hugged you again, this time tighter than the one before. "Can I finally call you mine, (Y/N)?"