SaneGiyuu: Loving You Is Easy

PART 58: AWAY FROM EACH OTHER.

As soon as Sanemi reached his place, he got ready to make Giyuu his favourite food.

As soon as he walked into the kitchen, his crow flew to him.

"You're back, Sanemi?"

"Yeah... Now I gotta get to work."
He kept the roses aside, washing his hands. He sighed softly before he took the knife, slicing the salmon into pieces.

He cooked with a determined expression, his mind solely focused on Giyuu.

After adding the simmering stock into the pot, he covered it with a lid.

"Giyuu... I'll do anything, just come back into my life..."
He smiled softly, a little hope sparking up inside him.

He even added some extra care to the presentation, making the dish look even more appetising.

"He's definitely gonna love it..."
He thought to himself as he tasted it, nodding approvingly.

Holding the bowl and the flowers, he sighed softly.

"Do I just... Walk to his place with a bowl in my hand like this? Isn't it odd...?"
He thought for a while before clicking his tongue.

"Well, anything for him."

He walked out of his place, holding the dish in his hands with care. He scanned the area with a sharp gaze, searching for any signs of Giyuu. He knew there was a high chance of Giyuu just wandering around, still upset.

"Come on, where are you...? I hope you'll forgive me..."
He muttered softly.

Giyuu was indeed in his Estate, sitting near the doorstep. His emotions were a complicated mix of anger, guilt and regret. Even his tears didn't seem to dry off.

With no sign of Giyuu anywhere outside, Sanemi finally decided to walk to his place. He walked to the front door, which was slightly open.
He could partly see Giyuu sitting there, his expression softening slightly at the sight of him still being upset.

He hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and stepped closer only to find Giyuu's gaze fixed on the floor.

"Giyuu... it's me... Sanemi... I have something for you..."
His voice was low and gentle.

Giyuu's eyes widened as he slowly stood up, wiping his tears off. His gaze met Sanemi's and he felt his heart beat faster.
There was a faint feeling inside his chest which he wanted to deny, but he couldn't.

He wanted to hug Sanemi. But he didn't let himself come out as weak again, he stood there with no response.

Sanemi looked at Giyuu with concern, taking in his tear-streaked face. He held out the dish hesitantly, unsure of how to approach him.

"...I just wanted to make it up to you with this..."

Giyuu's eyes widened slightly.

All this... For me? No, no, no... I-I can't accept it...

"I... don't need this."
Giyuu stepped back, his heart crushing up even more as he looked at Sanemi's hurt expression.

But something in the back of his mind kept telling him to stay away from Sanemi, no matter what.

Sanemi's heart continued to pound inside his chest. Some part of him was telling him to give up, but his emotions were clouding his judgment. He gently set the dish down on the floor, his expression twisted in confusion and sadness.
"I-I thought we could work things out, Giyuu...."

Giyuu's eyes widened. He knew things would've never taken such a turn if he wasn't so sensitive. He should've never been mad at Sanemi for something so trivial.
But then again, Tengen's words seemed to have a huge impact on him. It had changed the way he viewed Sanemi completely. It had made him believe Sanemi never cared about his sentiments.