SaneGiyuu: Wind and Water don't get along

PART 40: THE VILLAGE STAY

Huh? What is that? I, I sense a demon...

Mitsuri thought no more. She informed the other two to be alarmed immediately.

"I think it's there."
Said Mitsuri, pointing towards a dark, shady bush.

"I feel its presence too."
Sanemi replied as he ran.

A demon of a short stature stood up, only to be decapitated.

Sanemi let out a deep breath.

"Wind Breathing, First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter..."

He ran at a frightening speed and without a doubt, cut through the demons neck.

Thud!

The demon fell dead on the ground.

Mitsuri swiftly dragged it towards the sunlight, allowing it to burn into ashes.

"That was awesome!"

A carefree and courageous voice was heard.

Huh? Who's that?

Mitsuri immediately turned around.

She saw a young boy, with a height of an average 16 year old. Pale skin, big green eyes, dark brown hair and a very, very courageous smile which reminded her of the Flame Hashira, Rengoku Kyojuro.

"Who are you?"
Asked Sanemi.

"I am Yukio Masuda! Oyakata-sama has assigned me to be your caretaker.
Please follow me!"
He said, smiling kindly.

Mitsuri grinned from ear to ear, excitement filling her to the brim.

"Sure! I am Kanroji Mitsuri, this is Tomioka Giyuu and this is Shinazugawa Sanemi!!!"

"You have really beautiful names! I love them!"
Said Yukio, taking them to the house they were going to stay in.

KYAAA!! SUCH A NICE YOUNG BOY!!!
Mitsuri thought.

He took them to the entrance and opened the door.

The three walked in, and looked around.

"This place is nice!!!"
Mitsuri squealed.

"It is indeed, beautiful."
Giyuu agreed.

Just like you, Giyuu!
Sanemi thought, blushing slightly.

The house was big and spacious.
There were three large rooms.

Yukio looked at the three and smiled.

"You can choose any of the rooms you like!"
He said.

"Yeah..."
Giyuu said as he chose a room and went inside.

Sanemi chose the next one. He had to stay as close to Giyuu as possible of course!
Mitsuri chose the last one.

"Tell me if you need anything!"
Yukio left.

"Umm wait!"
Mitsuri stopped the boy.

He turned around.

"Is there something I can help you with?"
Asked Yukio.

"Umm... I am hungry, could we get some food please?"
She asked.

"Oi, Kanroji... Didn't we all eat already? You need more?"
Asked Sanemi in disbelief.

"Umm... I am hungry, I can't help it!!!"
Mitsuri cried out.

"S-Sanemi, let her eat if she's hungry..."
Giyuu said, a soft blush spread on his cheeks.

"Okay fine!"
Sanemi blushed and walked away.
Before leaving the room he whispered something in Giyuu's ear.

"Only because you asked me too!"

Giyuu blushed more. He felt blood drip down his nose again. He immediately wiped it off and controlled himself from blushing more.

Mitsuri noticed them. She giggled and thought to herself.

How cute!

"Would you two like to have something too?"

"No we're full."
Said Giyuu.

Sanemi went to his room. Giyuu followed him.

The boy came back with various dishes for Mitsuri.

"KYAA THANK YOU!"
Mitsuri squealed.

"No problem! Glad I was able to help!"
Yukio walked away.

"Let's eat!"
Mitsuri started to dig in.
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Sanemi saw that Giyuu had come
inside the room with him.

Sanemi sat on the bed. He told Giyuu to sit beside him and Giyuu sat down.

"I wish it was just the two of us."
Said Sanemi.

"I didn't want Kanroji here..."
He added.

"Kanroji being here makes me worry."
Said Giyuu.

"Why?"

"Because she is a kind of person that I can't trust. If she gets even the smallest hint, she will tell all the Hashiras that we are together. And we don't want that to happen."

"You're right. We need to stay careful, Giyuu."
Agreed Sanemi.

"Yes."
Replied Giyuu.

"You know Giyuu?"
Sanemi said in a questioning tone.

"Hmm?"

"I miss your kisses!"
Sanemi chuckled.

Giyuu blushed hard.

"Sh-shinazugawa-San! I mean... Sanemi!"

"You still aren't used to calling me Sanemi, are you?"
Sanemi asked in an angry yet teasing manner.

He put his hand on top of Giyuu's head and patted him.

"Sanemi! Stop it!"
Giyuu chuckled.

Sanemi stared at Giyuu's happy face.
Giyuu's laughter and his smile made Sanemi happy.

"Smile more, idiot! It looks good on you!"
Sanemi giggled and hugged Giyuu tightly.

"Sanemi, if Kanroji sees us we'll get in trouble. Let me go!"
Giyuu blushed slightly and laughed.

"Nn~ just for a little bit!"
Sanemi kissed Giyuu's cheek and hugged him tighter, pulling Giyuu's body closer.

Sanemi whispered softly,
"I love you very much, Giyuu."

Giyuu blushed and stuttered to say,
"I-I love y-you very much, too!"

Sanemi let go of Giyuu and Giyuu got up, ready to go to his own room.

Before leaving, Giyuu turned back one last time.

Sanemi smiled at him.

Giyuu smiled back and he left.