Scattered Petals (Giyu Tomioka X OC)

Chapter 3

Misaki's P. O. V:

I stare at the blue eyed man with wide stunned eyes, trying but failing to comprehend what he just said.

"You... You're not going to kill me?" I stammer to make sure I heard right. Giyu shakes his head in confirmation. For some reason, even though I feel relief, I feel annoyed and angry. I glare back at the Water Hashira. "Why?! Why would you not want to kill me? Isn't that your job as a Demon Slayer?"

Giyu seems surprised by my sudden outburst before he regains his stoic expression. He replies, "It is, but—"

"But what?" Here, I take a step forward which causes Giyu to stiffen but he doesn't lift his sword. I keep his gaze locked on mine. "Tell me why. Every other Demon Slayer and Hashira I've met have always tried to kill me, no matter what I say about not devouring humans! Yet you... you refuse to kill me. I'm your enemy!" I've reach Giyu but he doesn't back away, and I grab his nichirin sword. His blue orbs jerk wide as I press the edge of the deadly blade against the left side of my neck, hard enough to draw blood. "I've given you every chance to kill me, yet you haven't. I... I don't understand!"

I stare deep into his eyes, trying to find the answers I'm looking for, ignoring the blood trickling down my neck.

Giyu tries to pull back his sword but I don't loosen my grip. He says in a steady voice, "It's because... you saved my life, and not once tried to kill me." Here, my purple eyes widen. "I've never met a demon before who'd willingly leave themselves open like you did, or would even go out of their way to protect or help me. You're the first demon I've heard of who's saved a human. That's why I'm sparing you even though I'm still not sure if I should trust you."

I take in his words before I slowly let go of the blade, allowing for Giyu to pull it away and sheathe it at last.

"..... I'm not going to kill you because I don't like the thought of taking a human life," I tell the Water Hashira. This still shocks Giyu. He tilts his head quizzically. "So, I guess you're not going to kill me after all?"

Giyu shakes his head again. "I'm really not. I suppose I should thank you for saving my life...?" He trails off because he doesn't yet know my name.

I give another sheepish smile as I answer, "No need to thank me. My name is Misaki, by the way."

"Misaki...?" Giyu prompts.

"Nii Ito," I affirm, giving him my middle and last name. I yawn, making Giyu blink his eyes. "All this fighting and arguing has made me tired. I think I'll find a cave nearby for the night. There's bound to be one..."

"Wait!" Giyu calls as he grabs my arm just when I was about to leave.

"Hm?" I glance back at Giyu over my shoulder. I glance down at his hand on my arm. He follows my gaze and quickly pulls back.

"Sorry about that. Listen... how do I know for sure you haven't or won't eat humans?" Giyu questions suspiciously. I was surprised he's somewhat believing me.

"You mean you believe me?"

"... Well, like I said before: you did just save my life tonight. Why would I kill you for that? I need to know for certain that you won't kill any humans. So... I want you to come with me."

I stare at him with wide eyes. "You want me to come with you?" He nods his head. "Are you sure? You do realise you could be in major trouble for harbouring a demon? Or I could turn on you and eat you while you sleep?"

"Yes. I know, but I'll handle it when that time comes," Replies the Tomioka. "And I know that, too, but I'll keep an eye on you. What do you say? Will you come with me?"