Calm (GiyuuxReader)

Fifteen: Reunion

My head snapped up in her direction and everyone was looking to the black haired boy on her right. His head still facing the ground. His hair was long, longer than what Giyuu's had been. But the haori... the mismatched haori was the same. He looked up making eye contact with me and my stomach dropped.

"Giyuu..." I breathed out.

*(Y/N) POV*

"He's a hashira, have some respect (L/N)," The scarred hashira yelled at me. 

My voice was caught in my throat. The boy that I have been missing all this time, standing just feet away from me. He became a hashira, he followed in Urokodaki-san's footsteps. Why wasn't I told? 

I barely was able to speak. My voice was shaking, "My apologies, Tomioka-san. I hope all is well." 

That's when Mitsuri realized what was happening, "Tomioka-san, is he..." Her voice trailed off and I looked at her. Tears threatened to fall and I continued playing with the ring trying to calm myself down. I can't feel here. I can't lose control here. 

A soothing voice spoke over everyone, "It is true. (Y/N) and Tomioka-san did in fact train together and pass final selection together. I hope this reunion is heartwarming for you two." 

A rather large man started crying, "This is beautiful!" Another white haired guy yelled, "How flashy!" My nerves slightly decreased and I followed, "Thank you for meeting me." I bowed my head one more time before walking back to Rengoku's side. 

"Now, my children," Master began, "Rengoku Kyojuro, Flame Pillar; Kanroji Mitsuri, Love Pillar; Iguro Obanai, Serpent Pillar; Shinazugawa Sanemi, Wind Pillar; Uzui Tengen, Sound Pillar; Himejima Gyomei, Stone Pillar; Tokito Muichiro, Mist Pillar; Kocho Shinobu, Insect Pillar; and Tomioka Giyuu, Water Pillar. You have all done a great job so far. I believe this is the strongest group of Hashira I have seen."

They all mumbled a thank you while Oyakata-sama continued, "It seems as though there has been a decrease in demon activity this month. I would like for you all to rest from missions until we have suspicion of a moon being active." I stopped listening until Oyakata-sama dismissed everyone. 

Immediately Mitsuri and Rengoku sheltered me from the others. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in. 

"(Y/N), is it really?" Mitsuri asked me concerned. I nodded my head and looked towards the ground. 

"Hey! Since we have a little break why don't we have a little party!" Uzui-san yelled, "I'll make sure it's flashy!" 

The rest of the hashira agreed and began planning while I sat against the tree Obanai took over once again. 

Mitsuri sat next to me and Rengoku in front of me. "(Y/N), is there anything we could do?" I shook my head, trying to breathe. When I looked past Rengoku I saw Giyuu standing with the Insect Hashira, Kocho-san I believe. She had her arm wrapped around his. 

Is she why? Is this why? 

Mitsuri looked up following my gaze, "Shit." So it was true. "(Y/N), if I had known..." I nodded my head, "It's okay. I'll be okay." I slowly stood up, the others following, "Can we go back Rengoku?" He nodded his head and grabbed my hand, keeping me close to him. 

Mitsuri stood beside me, Obanai next to her. She spoke, "(Y/N), just keep your eyes focused on us okay? Breathe through it, we got you." I nodded and kept breathing. 

"We can't right now (F/N). But when we finish this battle. When we retire or defeat Muzan, whatever comes first. You are the first person I want to be with. The last person I want to be with."