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Btw if you get confused Tomioka IS Giyuu!
It’s 7AM in the morning. Iguro Obanai is sitting on a bench nearby his estate. His estate is near a very populated downtown area. It’s a day off for the Hashira. Iguro is wearing a black kimono with White Lilly flowers on the torso-area. His albino red-eyed snake is curling up on his wrist. It’s February 14th.. Valentine’s Day.
Iguro can’t seem to get these thoughts out of his mind.. the thoughts of what happened yesterday. Iguro’s stupid impulsive decision to take off his bandages in front of none other than Giyuu Tomioka.. and how.. nice and sweet Tomioka was. Iguro squeezed his eyes shut, not wanting to have these thoughts flood his head. He opens his eyes to see—
“Kochou and Kanroji?!” Iguro accidentally yelled, his voice more high pitched than normal.
Kanroji laughs loudly, she’s wearing a light pink tank top with a bow at the chest area. Along with a white skirt. Kochou smirks, pleased to scare Iguro. Kochou Shinobu is wearing a purple long sleeve, and a long black skirt going down to her ankles. She doesn’t like revealing much skin at all. She has a big butterfly hair clip, tying her back hair into a bun. The hair clip is his elder sister’s, Kanae Kochou. “We scared you, didn’t we?” Shinobu asks Iguro, trying to suppress her laughter, but failing miserably.
“That’s not funny.” Iguro responds, crossing his legs and his arms. His brows furrowed.
“Don’t be such a grump!” Mitsuri Kanroji replies, still laughing. She’s a very cheerful and bubbly woman. Kanroji is the love Hashira whilst Kochou is the butterfly Hashira. Mitsuri and Shinobu were walking a morning stroll when they saw Iguro sitting on a nearby bench. Mitsuri and Shinobu are together on Valentine’s Day. “Anyway,” Shinobu clears her throat.
“Tengen invited everyone for a Hashira night out!” Shinobu says excitedly, smiling softly. “It’s gonna be so much fun! Everyone’s going!” Mitsuri jumps up and down. Iguro raises an eyebrow.
“Do I have to..?” Iguro asks, sighing and shaking his head. “Yes, it’s mandatory.” Shinobu states, smirking widely. Iguro sighs dramatically.
“C’mon! It’s gonna be sooo much fun!” Mitsuri giggles loudly, There’s gonna be drinks, delicious food, all our friends and karaoke!” Iguro scoffs underneath his bandages, his earlier thoughts of Tomioka now replaced by annoyance of being forced to go to a stupid ‘mandatory’ party. His mind wonders off to Tomioka again, he is unresponsive for a minute.. thinking.
Mitsuri shakes Iguro by the shoulders, “Hello?! Are you alive!?” She asks frantically. Iguro snaps out of his trance. “What?!” He accidentally yells at Mitsuri, with a harsh tone. Mitsuri just laughs. Kabamaru hisses at Mitsuri, cursing her for even TOUCHING Iguro.
“Your snake is so mean.” Shinobu complains, defending her girlfriend from Kabamaru. Kabamaru has a crush on Shinobu, Kabamaru stops hissing and looks at Shinobu. She tries to ignore the weird ass snake In love with her..
“Though, when is this party anyway?” Iguro asks Shinobu. “Uhhhhhhhhh…” Shinobu thinks, checking her texts. “7:30PM!” Iguro sighs, ‘why is it so damn late?!’ He asks his own mind. “Anyway, we’re gonna go. I want to spend time with my lovely girlfriend!” Shinobu says, hugging Mitsuri’s side. Iguro rolls his eyes as they both walk away, “Love birds.” He mutters, maybe he’s…… jealous?
(GIYUU POV, FOR A WHILE) Tomioka Giyuu rubs his eyes, the sound of his ear piercing alarm hurts his delicate ears. Tomioka’s cat companion, Matcha, sits on the floor of his room, staring up at him. Tomioka has always had trouble with anxiety and PTSD from his traumatic past. So, he has an emotional support cat. Oddly, his cat is very similar to him. Blue ocean eyes, dark hair, quiet, anti-social unless it’s someone they’re comfortable with.
Tomioka yawns, stretching his arms up as he sits on his bed. Then, shutting off his alarm. It’s a Hashira day off so thankfully he doesn’t have to worry about work. He looks at the time, 7:15AM, ‘I wish I could’ve slept in..’ Tomioka thinks to himself.
Matcha jumps on Tomioka lap, he grunts at the unexpected jump. Tomioka gently strokes Matcha’s dark, silky fur.
“Good kitty..” Tomioka says quietly, his face always deadpan. Unless something special happens :3! But rarely.
Tomioka’s mind wanders off a bit. ‘Iguro.. I called his scar pretty last night. Ugh, that was such an idiot move of me. I can’t even tell if I love him, or not.. I do… maybe?! I just.. don’t know. I’m not ready to love, yet. Especially after what happened to my first love. 8years ago..’ Tomioka wanders off, staring at the ceiling.
/TOMIOKA’S PAST/ BRIEF EXPLANATION IN MY AU!\ 8years ago, Tomioka.. no.. GIYUU had a loved one. His name was Sabito. Him and Sabito were the same age and alone in the world, after Giyuu’s sister and parents died. Sabito’s family had passed on as well. Sabito had light purple eyes and a scar across his face. ‘His long rugged peach color hair is something I’ll never forget.’ They were.. in-love, young love. At 13, they trained under Sakonji Urodaki, the former water pillar was their master. He treated them with care.
But.. that day. Something shifted in the wind. There was heavy rain pouring down on the mountain.. It was.. Final Selection. Giyuu had been attacked by a demon, holding his right eye. Blood trickling down his eye. He tried to sit up, not passing out. Sabito had came to steady him. “It’s okay, you will be fine, Giyuu.” The words pounded in his head, the rain not helping his headache. Sabito then ran away to go help another slayer that was in danger. After that, all Giyuu remembers is being woken up by Murata. Murata is also a water breather, he told him… Sabito Had Died ‘My tears just wouldn’t stop.. I didn’t want to remember..’ My love. My only true LOVE. Had passed away.
*out of his past*
Tomioka felt tears running down his cheeks and his cat rubbing against chest to comfort him.. “I’m okay, Matcha.” Tomioka reassured Matcha, stroking her gentle fur with his soft fingers.
Tomioka heard a soft knock at the door of his estate, ‘who could that be?’ Tomioka wondered before getting up to answer it. He opened the door to see the bright Rengoku, the flame pillar, staring at with a bright grin on his face.
“Hello Tomioka!” Rengoku is loud, his voice hurts more than Tomioka’s alarm. “Yes..?” Tomioka groaned quietly.
“You and all the pillars have been invited to a Hashira night-out at 7:30PM! It’s at a bar with delicious food and drinks! Hosted by none other than Tengen Uzui!” Rengoku said, cheerfully but awfully loud. “Ok.” Tomioka gave a short one word answer, expecting Rengoku to leave him be. Rengoku said, “Thank you for your time! Hope to see you there!” Before walking off.
‘Should I go?’ Tomioka wondered to himself before shutting the door. ‘I’m not really good at social events and I’m not interested in drinking. Though, I have to get out more. It’s one of my goals to make more friends. Like Iguro and Shinazugawa.’ Tomioka only has 3 friends (kinda.) Shinobu, Mitsuri and Rengoku. Tengen always tries to talk to him, but fails with their opposing personalities. It’s hard to talk to a guy like Tomioka. He’s awkward, and boring.
‘I’ll go.’ Tomioka makes up his decision.
(BRIEF IGURO POV) ‘Dammit! I can’t stop thinking about this loner!’ Iguro thought, he’s aggressive towards Tomioka. ‘I don’t love him. I hate him.’ He tries to convince himself..
*Time Skip! 30 Minutes Before The Party (GIYUU POV)
Rengoku is gonna pick Giyuu up to go to the party in about fifteen minutes. Tomioka has to be fast. With his indecisive mind, nothing will ever get done. ‘Hmm.. What do I wear?’ He looks over at his messy closet. He can never keep things clean.
‘I’m kind of excited about this party, I guess. Maybe I’ll make more friends or have a little fun. I don’t plan on drinking though.’ Tomioka thinks to himself as he settles for a plain suit to wear. ‘Oh, Iguro will be there.. He’s pretty now that I think about it. His mis-matched colored eyes, his short figure, his silky black hair, and his scar.. It’s pretty. I don’t know why he hides it. I mean, Shinazugawa flaunts his abs and his ugly scars, but Iguro’s are pretty. I don’t like Shinazugawa very much, but I want him to be my friend.. especially Iguro as well. I wonder what he might think about my outfit.’
‘Wait.. Why should I care what my outfit looks like to him? I can’t be in-love with me, can I..? No, I can’t. Everyone I have ever loved in my past has died in front of me. Nobody really likes me, if they did they would’ve stayed. Who am I kidding? It’s my fucking fault. If I were stronger.. Sabito Would’ve been Alive. Right now, he would’ve been alive, happy and healthy. It’s all my fucking fault. I fucking hate myself. Whatever, I need to be ready for when Rengoku picks me up.’ Tomioka blabbers to himself.
(IGURO POV) “No Kaburamaru, you are NOT going with me!” Iguro crosses his arms standing in front of his snake, sitting on his desk. “Giving me idiotic puppy eyes won’t work.”
‘Dammit, I might be late. I got to get ready. I’m not excited for this stupid party at all. I don’t even have a lover on Valentine’s Day, what’s the point? I hate Valentine’s Day. I hate women and I’m not a (GAY SLUR!) If I am, I’m a disgrace. I already am though, my blood.. is tainted. Stupid fucking assholes that call themselves ‘MY FAMILY?!’ They’re not family and never will be to me. Fucking using me and many other innocent children to get riches?! Torturing us?! LOCKING US UP IN A FUCKING CAGE?! I’m just another piece of shit born into a shitty life.’ Iguro pauses for a moment. Looking at himself in the mirror. ‘Looking at myself makes me want to vomit. I’m so fucking ugly, my weird scar, my hair, my eyes, just.. Everything.’ Iguro feels something twist around his wrist. Oh, it’s just Kaburamaru. Iguro slumps down against the wall, sitting on the floor. His eyes start to well up with tears.
*THE BEGINNING OF THE PARTY!* The Valentine’s Day party, Tengen has hosted it in previous years. It’s normally just a party at a bar where most people get drunk, only a few even have a lover with them.
(Iguro POV) Iguro walks into the bar to hear loud talking, it’s overwhelming. He walks over to where he sees Tengen, Rengoku, and Sanemi. “Hey!” Tengen says cheerfully towards Iguro. “Hi.” Iguro responds plainly. “You’re the 4th to arrive! The party has barely started!” Rengoku said cheerfully. “Tengen booked the WHOLE restaurant for the night!” Sanemi comments. “I.. can tell.” Iguro responds, looking around to see the restaurant empty besides the four of them.
Suddenly Tomioka enters, he’s wearing a.. suit. His hair perfectly brushed, it doesn’t help that his eyes are as beautiful as ever. Iguro tries to stop from overheating, CUZ DAMN. That sends Iguro into a mental gay-panic. ‘What the hell is wearing?! Who does he think he is.. Though.. how can someone.. physically, Look This Devine?’
Iguro pushes down his thoughts to the back of his mind. At least he tries.
(GIYUU POV) Giyuu looks around as he enters. His eyes land on Iguro, the shorter man wearing a black kimono with White Lilly flowers. Giyuu tries not to blush but his thoughts are making it hard. ‘Oh, he’s pretty.’ Giyuu takes the brief opportunity to stare at Iguro. His snake-like eyes are gorgeous, one teal, the other yellow. Iguro’s silky black locks are brushed nicely. The bandages over him mouth look tight, but neat. His mind goes back to when he saw underneath those bandages. ‘I hope that meant we are maybe friends.’ Tomioka thinks. ‘Maybe I’ll just try to get clo—‘
His thoughts are interrupted by a “flashy” man. Uzui Tengen.
“Hey Tomioka! Didn’t expect you to come!” Uzui says, invitingly. Giyuu looks at him awkwardly, unsure of what to say. “Hi..” Giyuu sputters, he’s obviously nervous. Uzui looks him up and down before walking back to the table.
“Darn it! Why am I so awkward?!’ Giyuu thinks to himself. He walks over to the table and sits down, he’s coincidentally across from Iguro. Rengoku sits down next to Giyuu. “Hello buddy!” Rengoku ruffles Giyuu’s hair roughly. Giyuu fixes his hair. “You arrived! I’m glad.” Rengoku smiles softly. “Mhm..” Giyuu mutters.
Uzui sits across from Rengoku, next to Obanai aswell.
Un-surprisingly, Shinobu and Mitsuri come in, together. “Hello!!” Mitsuri says, her voice high-pitched and cheerily. “Hello everyone.” Shinobu greets, smiling softly.
“Well if it isn’t my two favorite women!” Uzui says loudly. “Over here!” Kocho sits next to Giyuu, her friend, and across from Kanroji. Kanroji sits down on the other side of Iguro, across from Shinobu. “Who else is arriving?” Iguro asks, his tone quiet. “Nobody…” Tengen is unsure, checking his phone. “Yeah this is everyone!” Tengen says cheerfully. “So.. let’s get this party started!”
CLIFFHANGER!! 😋