𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞? [KNY] [Giyushino]

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 4: 𝓝𝓮𝔀𝓼 𝓐𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰

The next day

Shinobu POV:

I hugged my knees to my chest as I looked out the window of my office. The sun was shining, high in the sky, and I knew it was time for lunch, but I wasn't hungry. I had cried myself to sleep last night. In fact, I was suprised I slept at all.

I couldn't believe what had happened. Giyu had never, ever raised his voice at me. Nor had I ever seen him that upset. I felt incredibly bad, it was all my fault, if I had never lost my temper or provoked him like that...

But now I felt too embarrased to go out and face the other pillars, or go apologise. I didn't even know where he had went, anyways. 

Aoi had knocked on my door a few hours ago with breakfast, but I hadn't opened the door. I wasn't ready to go out yet. Aoi did eventually end up sliding the plate underneath the crack of my window, and I used my fork to poke the warm golden pancakes, but I had fully lost my appetite. Usually I would have killed for Aoi's delicious pancakes...

Suddenly, a terrible realisation hit like a punch to the gut. Today, there would be a Hashira meeting. And it was not going to be a come-and-go one.

The Master had mentioned that he wanted to do a special training session for the pillars a few weeks ago. He organized everything and everyone had promised to go, even Giyu.

Basically every pillar would give a lesson on their specialty. I was going to be doing agility and also help Mitsuri with flexibility. 

I knew if I didn't show up, Mitsuri would never get everyone to listen to her properly and the Master would be very upset with me. I had to go.

But it would be so, so awkward. Giyu would definetly be there! No Hashira would miss it. The Master made it very clear that everyone was to go, and you could never risk disobeying the Master.

I sighed, picking myself up from the floor and throwing on my haori. The meeting was due for 1 o'clock, and it was already twelve thirty. I was going to be late. The Master wouldn't like that.

I scoffed down the cold pancakes (still good) and walked out my door. Kanao was walking down the hallway when she looked up and saw me, her eyes widening.

"Shinobu-sama," she said quietly, "We were very worried about you."

"I'm alright, Kanao," I answered kindly, "I'm going to a Hashira meeting now. I won't be back for dinner, so tell Aoi not to expect me, will you? Where are you heading?"

"Oh.. I, um.." Kanao mumbled, "Well, I heard Tanjiro and his friends were visiting so.. I thought I'd pop in..."

I smirked at her words. I'd never seen Kanao with a crush before. Tanjiro was a nice boy, great potential and a kind heart. But if he dare hurt Kanao, I will break his bones.

"That's a good idea, Kanao," I said soothingly, "Well, I'll be off now. Good luck!"

"Thank you, Shinobu-sama.." Kanao blushed, quickly running off.

I checked in with my staff and then headed towards the Kaguya mansion, praying it would go fine.

I would just ignore Giyu, couldn't I? Avoid eye contact with the pillars, except for Mitsuri.

Get it over with.

The Master mentioned a nice dinner together, to add to the 'bonding time' he wanted the pillars to get on with. Oh god, I had forgotten. It would be mega-awkward.

But there was no way I was skipping.

I wish I could time-skip...

A/N: Hey everyone!! So this book is gonna be slightly different from {Key to My Heart}... you will see at the end hehe. Don't forget to check out my first Giyushino book!! It's worth it I promise <3 However I may not update this one as often as that one! But I promise to post at least thrice a week!