Hakuouki x Reader oneshot (Request Closed)

Toshizo Hijikata x reader (The first time I meet you)

H/C (hair colour)

Y/N (your name)

E/C (eye colour)

(Your pov)

"Hai? how can I help you?" you greet a customer withyour cheery smile.

Standing behind the counter with assorted vegetables on display you have been helping your father after he fell sick to man the stall. He had a grumpy expression on his handsome face and you couldn't help but giggle; a pair of violet eyes looks up at you.

"What is so funny?" he asks in a deep voice.

Feeling a little foolish, you shook your head in quick motion, a slight flush creeping on both your cheeks. He seems a quite intimidating, even as he was choosing vegetables. A few seconds gone by you heard him tsking and peers up at him. You caught the stares of other passer-by's on him as they gave him a wide berth some abandoning your stall to move to another one.

"Is something the matter?" you inquired softly.

(Hijikata's pov)

Hijikata glances at the girl with (e/c) eyes, she was adorable but also quite a shock for him as he would frequent this particular stall. An old man would be selling the vegetables so he mustered up a courage to her.

"Where's the old man?"

A flash of something enters her eyes but quickly vanishes and puts on a brave smile, she had an readable expression easy for anyone to guess her emotions.

"He fell ill a few days ago," she pushes a lock of (h/c) behind a small ear.

Hijikata felt himself blushing as he took notice of her every move, she was beautiful and the first he heard her giggling at him something fluttered within his cold heart.

"What is your name?" he smiles.

"My name is (y/n), may I know yours?" she peers at him with those beautiful pair of (e/c).

With a proud puff of his chest he introduces himself, "Toshizo Hijikata, vice commander of the Shinsengumi."

(Your pov)

A gasp escapes from your lips, so.. he was the man women would whisper in the dark but stays away from him in broad daylight. In fact, there were rumors of recent samurais taking hold of Kyoto, your hometown but you haven't seen any of them.

While you were busy staring at him, he finally chose some vegetables and places them in the basket. Toshizo Hijikata.. he was a handsome young man. A surprise for you as your heart set it's sight on him not caring of the gossips surrounding the Shinsengumi.

After taking the proferred basket, you were busy taking care of the items while counting the amount before handing them over to him. Accidentally brushing your fingers with his, both of you glances at one another and you look away with a shy smile not knowing the effect it caused him.

"W-will I see you again (y/n) chan?" he stutters adorably.

"Hai.. Toshizo san." You wave at him as he heads back to his quarters.

(Normal pov)

Soon, from mere customer and seller it changes quickly to friendship, as he frequently visits your stall sometimes with one of the Shinsengumi men. They were all very handsome yet cheeky men and you couldn't help but be friends with them as well, giving discounts and sometimes, cooking simple dish for them to bring back.

The oni vice commander one day visits the stall eager to meet the girl whom had caught his heart making his nights lonely and being the butt of joke to his comrades whenever they caught him smiling alone. The same old man stood behind the counter as he sold vegetables with a tired smile greeting the commander with a wave of his wrinkly hand.

(Hijikata's pov)

"Ohayo," the old man said with a grin.

"Umm.. ohayo, uhh.. can I ask a question?" Hijikata asks casually as he pretends to pick vegetables when in fact he came here for another reason.

"Sure sure, what is it commander?" suspiciously he too had the same eye colour as (y/n).

"Where is (y/n)?"

A glint of anger enters the old man's eyes as he sneers at him catching Hijikata off guard at the sudden hostility.

"What do you want from my daughter?"

Silence ensued between them as Hijikata tried to register the sentence in his head, no wonder the first time he met (y/n) chan, a flash of sadness was visible when he inquired of the old man!

Just then Hijikata hears a voice that he dreamt of in the night, calling out his name and he pivots on his heels to look her. A precious sight to him, he had never seen a maiden more beautiful than her. Somehow she had become an important part of him, wanting him to embrace (y/n) chan in his arm to shield her from the war that was to take place soon.

"(y/n)! what are you doing here?!" her father shouts a her.

(Your pov)

You ran all the way from your home to meet Hijikata san, because you have caught wind of the war and felt terrified for his safety and also for the rest of his men. Pain pierces through your heart at thought of them dying and felt the prickle of tears behind your eyes, as you slowly walk towards him. Ignoring your father's order to retrieve home and the stares from the onlookers pausing right in front of the man who has caught not only your heart but your soul as well. His violet eyes were gazing back at you and your breath caught the adoration you saw them.

"Hijikata san.." you whispered.

"(y/n)! go back home! why are shaming me by behaving like that?!" your father yelled.

"No! I won't leave!" you said in defiance.

Before you could say another word rough fingers entwining with your own and you jerk your head to the side. Hijikata san was looking earnestly at your father, breath caught in your throat and the fast rhythm your heart started to pace; turning back to look at your father's stupor expression as he gawks at you two.

"With your permission, I would like to court your daughter, sir." Hijikata san's voice rang loud and clear letting everyone hear him.

"Hijikata san.." a tear rolls down your cheek.

You turn back to plead at your father, "please papa, I love him."

(Hijikata's pov)

When Hijikata heard your teary confession a loopy grin took form on his face, finally.. the words he had been craving for privately from (y/n) chan, was now heard and he felt joy bursting within him.

"And I love, (y/n) chan. With your permission and blessing, Toshizo Hijikata wants to take (y/n) as my wife. I vow to care for her, love her, cherish her and shield her from this war."

With dread he watches (y/n) chan's father sighing deeply as he shuts both eyes and rubs the eyelids with an index finger and thumb. Even if the old man denied his blessing that wouldn't stop him from pursuing (y/n) chan. She was his and only his, no one else's.

"Fine, Toshizo Hijikata. You have my blessings." He granted his permission and blesses them.

Hijikata felt a weight lifting from his shoulder as he gazes down at (y/n) chan, a smile lingering on his lips as he squeezes his fingers.

(Your pov)

You gaze up at the man with a wide smile, thanking your lucky stars that he came in your life, love for him blossoms in your heart as he held you in a tight embrace right in the middle of the busy street of Kyoto, somewhere at the far back you heard loud whistles and catcalls. A giggle spills from you, knowing exactly where it came from, hugging the oni vice commander while nuzzling your cheek on his kimono breathing in his masculine scent.

Mrs. Hijikata Toshizo, hmm.. not bad.

I'm sorry if this is bad because this my first time writing in this manner. It is short, I know but hopefully this doesn't make you turn away from more request. So... who wouldn't say yes when Hijikata ask for your hand, right? lol.