[Giyu x Reader] My World Is at Peace With You

Chapter 26

TRIGGER WARNING: a lot of words of self hatred in this chapter. You can skip this chapter if you are not comfortable reading it!

Y/n's pov

'Y/n, my child, I'm glad that this mission between us is going well for Giyu. I am relieved that you have become his friend.. I was worried that he may feel lonely without not many around him. I believe this is when you need to push him a little harder.' The Master says as you sit in front of him in the headquarters, the sunset behind his peaceful expression as the green tea steams on the table. 

'Push him?' You ask, the Master sipping his tea. 

'I am sure he will be able to endure it. He is indeed getting closer to achieving his inner peace. You led him well, my child.' The Master says, his peaceful smile appearing once more on his face before he stands up to leave, escorted by his children. You watch the steaming green tea in front of you before you hear someone's footstep coming to a stop behind you in the garden. Turning your head, your eyes meet Giyu's as he stands in the middle of the garden.  

'Giyu?' You ask as he only turns away, staring to walk the other direction, his speed faster than usual as his shoulders tense. 'Daijiobu ka?' You ask at his back, him only walking forward without glancing once.

'Giyu!' You walk down the stairs to the garden towards him, but he only pushing his feet upwards, disappearing into the woods outside the headquarter. You jump over the large fence, following the thread of his spirit through the woods. 

'Ano...' You say hesitantly as you come to a stop behind a tree, seeing him sit on the ground beside the lake. He doesn't reply, ignoring your presence behind him although you could see his tense shoulders unlike the peaceful starlight reflecting in the calm navy water below. 

'Gomen.' You say again, walking closer to him. He says nothing back, his head only hanging low as he stares at his feet on the ground. You knew you would have to tell him why you first approached him, but this was hardly the way you wanted him to find out.

'Daijiobu desu.' He says, his voice barely audible. 

'...' You try to find the right words, although the air hangs low around the both of you. 

'Giyu... I didn't mean-'

'I said it's fine.' You look down at him still on the ground, the shadow hiding his face away from you. 

'Don't sound so...' you try, the lump in your throat stopping the words.