*angst
major character death(s)
etc*
In a world where demons roamed and warriors battled to protect humanity, there existed an unspoken connection between two individuals: Giyuu Tomioka and Sanemi Shinazugawa. Giyuu, a reserved and stoic Water Hashira, was known for his unwavering determination and dedication to his duty. Sanemi, the Wind Hashira, was fierce and brash, his heart guarded by walls built from past traumas. Their paths crossed not only on the battlefield but also in the quiet moments of vulnerability.
It was a day like any other when illness struck Giyuu unexpectedly. Despite his strength and resilience, his body succumbed to the sickness, leaving him bedridden and frail. The Hashira Corps, recognizing the gravity of the situation, entrusted Sanemi with the task of caring for Giyuu until he recovered.
At first, Sanemi approached the responsibility with reluctance, his gruff exterior concealing the concern he held for his fellow Hashira. But as the days passed and he tended to Giyuu's needs, a change began to take root within him. He witnessed a side of Giyuu that few were privileged to see – vulnerable, yet resilient; fragile, yet beautiful.
As they spent more time together, their interactions shifted from duty-bound obligations to genuine companionship. Sanemi found himself drawn to Giyuu in ways he couldn't comprehend, his heart softening with each shared moment. Unbeknownst to him, Giyuu harbored feelings of his own, silently yearning for the companionship of the one person who saw beyond his stoic facade.
One fateful night, as they sat by Giyuu's bedside, their conversation turned to matters of the heart. Sanemi, emboldened by the depth of his emotions, cleared his throat nervously, his heart pounding in his chest.
"Hey, Giyuu,"
he began, his voice trembling with sincerity
"there's something I need to tell you. Something I've been keeping inside for far too long."
Giyuu turned to him, his eyes gentle and full of curiosity.
"What is it, Sanemi?"
Taking a deep breath, Sanemi steeled himself, his gaze unwavering as he poured his heart out. "I... I love you, Giyuu-More than I ever thought possible. You've become everything to me, and I can't imagine my life without you."
Silence hung heavy in the air as Sanemi's confession echoed in the quiet room.
He held his breath, awaiting Giyuu's response, his heart pounding with anticipation.
To his surprise, Giyuu's expression softened, a hint of warmth coloring his features.
"Sanemi..." he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper,
"I love you too."
Tears welled up in Sanemi's eyes as relief flooded through him, his heart overflowing with emotion. In that moment, all the walls he had built around his heart crumbled away, leaving him vulnerable and exposed, but infinitely happier than he had ever been before.
Their tender moment, however, was overshadowed by the cruel hand of fate.
