For the beloved: @1241992BTS
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"Are you ready?" One of Heisuke's hands grasped your own while the other hand was on the sliding door to the Shinsengumi's front entrance.
"As ready as I'll ever be." You replied and squeezed his hand.
"I just want you to know that whatever happens from this point on, I'll always love you." Heisuke shut his eyes, genuinely nervous.
You playfully slapped his shoulder. "Don't say it like that. It makes it sound like we're throwing our lives away."
"We basically are." Heisuke smirked. "Our 'secret love' life."
"Yeah but it's not like you were gonna keep me a secret forever, right?" You asked, staring into his aqua colored orbs.
"Of course not." Heisuke turned so that he was facing you. Both of his hands gently held your own. "If I could selfishly choose, I would tell the whole world that you're mine. But since the Shinsengumi isn't well liked right now, it's better if we take baby steps." He pecked your forehead.
"Okay." You smiled at his sweet gesture. "Let's do this."
Heisuke slid the front door open with one hand and pulled you in, shutting the door behind you. A simple, "pardon the intrusion" slipped past your lips. The two of you took off your outdoor shoes and began walking toward the main hall. The silence only increased the anxiety you felt.
Whenever Heisuke spoke of the Shinsengumi, it was always like he was referring to his brothers; his family. It wasn't "meeting the parents" but instead "meeting the older brothers" of the youngest sibling.
As a girl, you were scared as to how these men would treat you. There are several infamous rumors about them floating around town, but you decided to trust Heisuke's description if them. He spoke so highly of them, how could you not trust him?
As Heisuke led you further into the building, loud sounds could be heard coming from a lit room.
"Oi! Shinpachi that's enough!"
"Ah. Sano, you're ova-acting."
"It's not 'ova-acting' it's 'overreacting'."
"You're drunk."
"I am nah!"
You giggled at the situation. The Shinsengumi was exactly the way Heisuke described them to be.
The long-haired brunette knocked on the wooden part of the door before opening it. Everyone in the room turned their attention toward Heisuke. But their eyes quickly fell on you, who stood behind him. The room fell silent.
"Heisuke brought a friend!" Shinpachi looked so shocked that it made him seem sober.
"Who's the girl?" Okita asked. You felt his cold gaze try to tear you apart.
"What's the meaning of this?" Hijikata asked indifferently.
"Heisuke, you know that outsiders-" Sanosuke was cut off.
"I know!" Heisuke was visibly sweating. "I know this is sudden, but please meet (y/n)." He gestured for you to stand next to him, which you did. "I know how everyone feels about outsiders, especially since Chizuru's arrival. But I want you to know that this is a very special person to me. We have been secretly seeing each another for a while and I wanted for you guys to meet her before anyone else." Heisuke dropped to the floor and bowed. "No matter what you all say, she is in my life to stay."
Your eyes widened at his action. His words made your heart throb. It was obvious that he cared for you so much. You followed in his footsteps and bowed on the floor. "Please take care of me," was all you uttered.
Footsteps were heard approaching you and a hand rested on your head.
"Please raise your heads." A gentle voice made its presence.
You looked up to see the face of the Shinsengumi. Isami Kondou.
He stared into your eyes as you sat up. "Ideally, the Shinsengumi doesn't allow for outsiders to just come roam around the place. But as far as I can see, you and Heisuke care for one another deeply, so I have no objections." Kondou broke into a grin. "I'm just so happy that Heisuke was able to find such a beauty."
"How come Heisuke was able to find a woman before me?" Shinpachi was visibly crying.
"There. There." Sanosuke patted his shoulder. "You're just bound to be a bachelor for life."
"Sano, why you-"
"Stop." A stern Hijikata interrupted them. "You wouldn't want to show the lady your bad side."
"Yeah, maybe she has friends." Okita smirked.
"Oh yeah!" Shinpachi's eyes lit up with hope.
"I want no part in this." Saito declared.
Your nervousness was completely erased at the sight of the Shinsengumi sitting before you. It seems that their silence wasn't a sign that they were judging you, but a sign that they were slightly jealous of Heisuke. You looked over at said man and noticed that Heisuke was gripping his hands in his lap tightly.
"What's wrong?" You whispered as you placed one of your hands on top of his. This action eased him up a bit.
"I just realized that I've been trying to protect you from outsiders all this time when I should have been protecting you from these lady killers and womanizers." Heisuke's comment made everyone laugh. He wrapped his arms around you, pulling you closer to him. "She's mine!"
You chuckled at Heisuke's possessiveness and concern. It seems you were nervous for nothing.
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