Love Is The Answer (Tomioka Giyuu X Reader)

Chapter 21

Previously on Chapter 20

"Sleep well, love" he whispered softly. I feel a soft pressure being placed on the side of my head. I slowly close my eyes as I let myself drift off to sleep with a peaceful smile on my face.

-Endless Tease-

Y/N P.O.V

The sunlight entering the window slowly wakes me up. I blink my eyes a couple of times to adjust from its light. I'm so glad that I'm immune to the sun. Otherwise I'd have turned into ash by now.

I feel a pair of arms around my waist. I turn my head to see it's Giyuu. He's still sound asleep, and he looks so peaceful. I don't have the heart to wake him up, so I just lay still.

My mind went back to last night. How he confessed his love for me. The way he begged for me to accept him makes me feel guilty. Never in my life have I ever thought someone would be willing to get on their knees just to be given a chance, and to accept their love.

Despite all the things he said about me being worth more than anything to him. I still feel like I don't deserve him. He's such an amazing guy, while I'm nothing but a filthy demon. Well, it's true that I'm slowly turning into a human each time I regained my lost memories, but I'm still a demon.

"What's on your mind, Y/N?" A voice, startling me. I snap out of my daze. I turn my head to look at Giyuu to see he have woken up. He's staring at me with a look of concern. "You look troubled... something wrong?" He asked.

"Erm... no" I said. He looks unconvinced by my answer. I lift my hand to cup his cheek, gently caressing it. "I'm fine, Giyuu... don't worry" I said. He place his hand on top of mine that's still on his cheek.

He let out a sigh at what I said. He places a soft kiss on the palm of my hand while closing his eyes. "I'll always be worried when it comes to you... I care about you, Y/N. Especially now that you're my girlfriend. I want to make sure that you're always happy. Seeing you troubled make me feel uneasy. So if there's something bothering you... please never hesitate to talk to me, alright?" He said, in a hushed voice. My eyes soften at what he said. His voice and his eyes held nothing but sincerity and love.

Giyuu would be upset if he knows what I'm thinking. He would be sad if he knew I still look down on myself for being a demon. It's best if he didn't know. So I won't say anything about it.

"Everything's alright, Giyuu..." I said. He just nods his head. He gently brush strands pieces of hair behind my ear, and cups my cheek gently. He starts to caress my skin with his thumb. I close my eyes, appreciating his gesture. "I have to go home. I've stayed overnight without telling anyone. They must feel worried" I said.

"I'll walk you there" he said. I smile softly and nod my head. He moves to sit up with me following his action. "You go freshen up. I'll cook us something to eat for breakfast" he said.

"Okay..." I said, nodding my head. He places a soft kiss on top of my head and gets up. He turns around, slowly making his way out of the bedroom. I turn my head to look out the window and sighs while running my hand through my h/l hair.

***

Giyuu and I finally reach the Ubuyashiki Estate. We make our way inside. As soon as I step a foot passed the gate, I got pulled into a tight hug. I let out a yelp out of fright. I blink my eyes a few times as I try to calm down. I realize it's the Love Hashira.

"Where have you been?! We were all worried sick! Your father is so ready to send out a search party to look for you" she said. I feel a drop of sweat rolling down the side of my head at what she said. I turn my head to the side to see the rest of the Hashira's behind her. They each have a stern expression on their faces. Shinazugawa-San and Iguro-San still looks as annoyed as ever. I guess they still hate my guts for being a demon, and Father's daughter who is their leader.

"S-Sorry... I uh..." I stuttered out. I turn my head to look at Giyuu as he gently slip his hand in mine. He nods his head to assure me it's okay to tell her. "I was with Giyuu last night" I said.

"Oh, okay... wait what?" She said, looking away for a few seconds before snapping his head to look at me with a shocked expression. "You were with him last night? But why? Also, did you just called him casually?" She said. I just let out a nervous laugh as she starts bombarding me with questions.

"Calm down, Kanroji. What's wrong with Y/N spending the night with me. She's my girlfriend" Giyuu said, as he wrap an arm around my waist to pull me closer to his side. I feel my cheeks growing warm at how casual he is when he told them that I'm his girlfriend. I didn't expect Giyuu to be so open about us.

I turn my head to look at their reaction. Some of them looks shocked while the others looks indifferent. I just smile awkwardly as I advert my gaze away from them, not really knowing what to do. I feel an arm gently drape around my shoulder. I turn my head to look at Giyuu.

"Oh? Tomioka-San actually found himself a girlfriend?" Kocho-San said. I turn my head to look at her. She have a teasing smile on her face. "Good for you, then. You're no longer a loner" she said, still with a teasing smile. Giyuu just sends her an unimpressed look.

"It's just so sweet to know our dear Water Hashira finally found someone to love" Kanroji-San said. I let out a sigh as I cover my cheeks. The skin feels hot in my palm. It's obvious that I'm blushing. I turn my head to look at Giyuu who looks unbothered but the amount of teasing from his fellow Hashira's.

"Tch... you could've done better. Why'd you even fall for a filthy demon?" Iguro-San said. I feel my chest tighten at what he said. Giyuu's expression that remains unchanged finally react. His eyes darkens at what he just heard from the Serpent Hashira.

He walks up to him and grabs the collar of his shirt with his hands. "Don't you dare talk down on my girlfriend like that. She may be a demon. But she's the most gentle person you could ever know. If you talk bad about her again. I won't hesitate to pull out your tongue so you can never speak again" he said.

"G-Giyuu! That's not necessary" I said. I wrap my arms around his arm, pulling him away from Iguro-San. Giyuu just keeps glaring at the Serpent Hashira. "You're going to make things worst if you start a fight, Giyuu. You know me... that's all that matters. I don't need anyone else to see me the way you do. As long as you believe I'm a good demon, it's more than enough for me" I said. He turn his head to look at me and his eyes soften.

"You see? She defended you even after you badmouthed her. You should be ashamed of yourself" he said. Iguro-San only scoffs at what he said. He turn around and walks away, without saying anything. After he left, one by one the others left too until it was just me and Giyuu.

"He's right though..." I muttered. Giyuu turn his head to look at me. I turn my head away from him as I stare at my feet sadly. "You could've fall for someone better than me, Giyuu" I said. I hear a soft sigh coming from him and my body getting pulled into an embrace.

"No one is better than you, Y/N..." he said. My head is on his chest as his hand caresses my hair. "No one... I will love no one but you" he said. My eyes soften at what he said. I close my eyes as I slowly wrap my arms around his torso. "I love you, Y/N..." he whispered.

"I love you too, Giyuu... thank you" I said. I pull away to look at him. He smiles softly at me. He cup the side of my cheek tenderly. He leans down and gently place his lips against mine. I close my eyes as I kiss him back. I'm so lucky to be love by someone as amazing as him. I don't ever want to lose Giyuu. He's everything to me.

*to be continued*