I won't say "I like you" (Sanegiyuu Fanfiction | Demon Slayer/Kny)

Chapter 20

(POV: Sanemi Shinazugawa)
(TW: mention/hint of su¡cide/SH)

I grumbled in response to her smile, "I could ask you the same thing."
She grinned, more annoyed now, "Well I was checking in on his recovery. Considering he is almost well enough to be giving missions."
I rolled my eyes, "Guess we are here for the same thing then," as the lie escaped my lips I barely realized it was half true. But then if I told her the truth it'd ruin my ego.. or maybe not. I pretty much did that already after I snapped at Master. Horrible mistake as an immature Hashira. That was before now..

"Why hasn't he opened up then?" I asked her, avoiding the evil grin smudged across her face.
She shook her head, "Simple. He won't open it."
I crossed my arms, I hope he didn't get that worked up on what I said. She knocked again for clearance. We stood there in silence. 2 minutes later she spoke, "See? No response."
I slightly pushed her aside, "Let me try."

I knocked on the door and spoke, "To-.... Giyuu it's me!"
I shot Kocho a look of, make one comment and I will beat the shit out of you.
Another minute pass, so I knock again.
"I'm sorry about earlier? Hello?"
No response. C'mon Giyuu.. I don't even apologize to people so please..
I sighed and stepped away. I looked at Kocho and said one thing.
"Yeah that's it, I'm going in."
I kicked the door open with ease. She looked at me bewildered as I walked in. Yet after awhile she followed in pursuit.

The house was empty, tidied nicely actually. "Giyuu? Hello?" I called out but was left with no response. I turned to the girl beside me.
"He must be out on a walk, we should return la-"
"No he just left," I cut her off and walked through the rooms. Eventually I came to the bedroom. A small piece of paper rested on the neatly folded sheet. I picked it up and read.

Shinobu walked in confused and pissed, "How would you know that my dear Shinazugawa-San?" She asked as her patience has ran out. All I did was show her the paper. I saw her own expression change as the words on the letter were written in blood. Sadly, I need my picture book to know what it's saying but one thing is clear, that blood means no good.

She looked at me, "We need to find Tomioka, and fast."

Before I knew it she had taken off into the Forrest yet I could get quickly on her heels. She was 100% faster than me though which made it difficult.
I called out to her, "What does it say?"
"It's an apology, with the words 'don't find me'"
She didn't make it clear but the thought clicked easily. What Giyuu was bound to do will cost his life.

(POV: Giyuu Tomioka)
(TW: Hint of Sabigiyuu, su¡cide hinting, SH)

I walked slowly amongst the crowd. Watching children play, and couples talk. Amongst the children I imagined me and Sabito.. or as a couple talking. Either would have been lovely. I miss him.. but soon. It won't matter. I'll be with him. Finally at peace that I won't destroy somebody's life ever again.. I looked down at the cut on my hand. I had no more ink so that was the only way I could write. I shoved my Haori over the wound. I deserved it anyway.

Suddenly a man came up to me, he seemed around 18. I seemed nervous.
"Are you Tomioka Giyuu," he asked in a small whisper. I tilted my head, " Why do you ask?"
He pointed into the crowd, "because he is looking for that person."
I looked where he pointed and felt the color drain from my face.

Tengen Uzui stood tall over the crowd so he wasn't hard to miss. I turned to the kid, biting down on my lip, "No, not me. Goodbye." I abruptly turned and left without another word. The last thing I need is somebody finding me. They found out quickly.. too quickly. I slipped into an alley. I began running as quick as I could. I eventually found the tree line of the suffocating city. I could finally slow down. I found a small path and took it.

I listened to birds chirp and the wind sway. I became lost in the lush area. It was pretty and peaceful. I closed my eyes as I strolled. Yet something felt.. wrong. I felt eyes along my back. I quickly turned, looking for the culprit. All I was faced with were trees, and the ocasional rodent. I blinked slightly. It must of been an animal. Or.. something like that..

(3rd Omni:)

Tomioka Giyuu turned and continued his path. Yet he was wrong. Somebody was watching him.

The fox hopped down from the trees. It watched him suspiciously.

"Where are you going Giyuu?"