Giyu POV
The rest of the walk went by pretty fast. It was well past midnight and we were on the outskirts of Kamakura.
(Y/n) began dragging her feet again. I held her hand tightly so I wouldn't lose her somehow.
"I think we're almost there, we just have to find the eastern wall..." I said looking around.
"Are you Giyu Tomioka?"
I looked forward to see a woman in a purple kimono and I noticed a familiar boy right behind her.
"Yes, and are you Miss Tamayo?" I asked cautiously.
"Yes I am, please follow me quickly." She turned around and began walking ahead as I follow close behind.
She took us through the city and in a maze like pattern. Finally we stopped at a wall and they walked through it with ease.
What...?
I touched the wall with my hand and it was like it wasn't there. Yushiro came back out.
"Hurry up." He said indifferently then went back in. I walked forward and went through the wall.
On the other side, there was a two story building.
I didn't even see it before...what?
"It's just my demon art calm down, let's go inside already." Yushiro folded his arms and made his way inside with Tamayo.
I pulled (y/n) along with me and followed.
. . .
"So, this is (y/n)? Tamayo asked while sitting down. I sat down in front of her which Yushiro seemed to dislike.
"Yes, Tanjiro sent you a note regarding her."
"She and Nezuko are quite similar, yet (y/n)'s body is stronger. Oh, before I say anything else, is there anything that she's been doing that is concerning?"
I don't think so...oh!
"Well, after I found out she could walk under the sun, we were walking home when all of a sudden she began to frantically go in a different direction. She didn't attack me, and she didn't listen to me. I held onto her so she wouldn't leave, and when it was over, it looked like she was beaten and burned by someone." I explained.
"Does (y/n) have any strange marks on her body?"
My eyes widened.
"Actually, yes she does. It's on her chest and when she acted strange it got bigger."
Tamayo thought for a bit and Yushiro glared at me. I deadpanned at his expression like I didn't care which made him more angry.
"You know, it may be that Muzan is trying to control (y/n). He's tried to do that with multiple demons but the only one he's succeeded in doing is keeping his name silent. If demons mention him, then they are brutally killed." Tamayo spoke up.
I felt (y/n) lay her head on my lap which flustered me a bit. She reached up and started playing with me hair.
"(Y-y/n), s-sit up..." I said quietly. Tamayo smiled at (y/n).
"She is quite a lovestruck girl now isn't she?"
I tensed up and forgot for a second just exactly what are feelings are towards each other.
"No need to be shy, now, I'm worried that with that mark we'll all be caught here. Last time Muzan sent two strong demons here when Tanjiro and Nezuko came."
"Oh, how come you aren't affected by Muzan's curse?" I asked as I moved (y/n)'s hands back down. She held onto my hands and put them on her head.
I felt Yushiro's eyes on me, but when I looked over at him, he was staring at (y/n).
I gave him a look to say 'what are you looking at' but quickly shook it off as Tamayo spoke again.
"It took me a very long time, but I managed to remove it by altering my body. I might be able to alter (y/n)'s body as well so she isn't controlled by Muzan."
I looked down at (y/n) and I took one of my hands to pet her hair.
"Do you think it would help her become human again?" I asked while looking at the small girl in my lap.
"I can't be too sure...it would at least make it so you aren't attacked left and right." Tamayo explained.
"How long do you think it'd take?" I asked looking at Yushiro who was still eyeing (y/n).
What's his problem?
"I'm also not so sure on that, her curse might be different, especially if Muzan attacked her. For now I'd just like to study (y/n) and figure out why she can walk under the sun."
So...Tamayo doesn't actually know how to help, she just wants to study (y/n).
"I promise that this is all for a cause against Muzan. I don't just want to study (y/n) for my own pleasure. Anything I can use against him will help." She says giving me a serious look.
Yushiro was staring at (y/n) for quite sometime now and it began to bother me.
"I'll give you sometime to think about it, I'm sure both you and (y/n) are very tired. Why don't you stay the night and rest up a bit?" Tamayo suggested.
"Thank you, but I would like to put Wisteria around just to be sure that demons don't wander in." I said.
"Yes, if that's what you'd like to do. Wisteria doesn't bother Yushiro and I, so place it wherever you feel it's needed."
Tamayo and Yushiro both began to leave. Leaving (y/n) and I in the room.
"(Y/n)...I don't know what we should do. I know Tanjjro said to trust them, but I don't want you to become some experiment...but I guess we can figure that out later..." I trail, "come on, let's go." I said grabbing (y/n)'s hand as she stood up.
Time skip
It was still pretty dark outside, and I was out placing Wisteria around the fence.
It's a good thing I packed plenty of Wisteria.
(Y/n) was in the room we'd be staying in, I'd imagine that she's asleep right now.
"Hey." I heard a familiar voice say from behind me, when I turned around I saw the same judgemental eyes from Yushiro.
"Yes...?"
"You know that demon girl has something to say right?"
What...
"What do you mean?" I inquire.
"I mean she's been wanting to say something this entire time. How could you not tell?" Yushiro said harshly.
"She...what?" I ask again.
Yushiro sighed.
"I'm not explaining it myself so maybe when you get back, take the muzzle off and listen to her." He huffed and walked away. Leaving me dumbfounded.
"I-...what?"
(Y/n) wants to say something...she can speak?? How could Yushiro tell that she wanted to speak.
Al of these thoughts and more raced through my head as I made my way back to the room. My heart was racing and my breathing was uneven.
Why am I so nervous?
I stood right before the door and stared at it.
What is she...going to say?
I put a hand to my chest and tried my best to get my breathing under control.
The only thing I could think in that moment was what she was going to say.
I slowly slid the door open, and found (y/n) sitting on her knees looking out the window. She turned her head towards me and the light from the moon somehow made her look even more beautiful.
She stood up and walked over to me, giving me a clear view of her eyes. Big, (e/c) eyes that glistened with the light.
"(Y/n)...what is it that you've been wanting to say...I'm sorry I didn't realize sooner..." I whisper as I put a hand on her cheek, I then move it back behind her along with my other hand, and untie the muzzle.
It fell to the floor with a small thud, and I stare at it on the floor. Too nervous to look her in the eye.
What if she hates me...does she blame me for what happened?
"G...Gi-iyu..." (y/n) let out out quietly. I jerked my head up and placed my hands on her shoulders.
She's speaking...please...don't let this one be a dream...please
"Gi-yu...th-thank you...thank you f..or l-love...ing me." She smiled.
"(Y/n)...are you really talking? Is this...real?" I felt tears falling from my eyes.
I want this to be real...please let this be real
I felt her put a hand on my cheek and wipe the tears away. Subconsciously I moved my hand to hold hers against my cheek.
"Why...a-are you...cry...ing?" She asked softly.
"I'm just...happy to hear your voice again...(y/n)...I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for that night...when you turned.." I dropped to my knees and wrapped my arms around her.
I could feel her place her hand on my head.
"It's...al-alright...it's n..ot your...f-fault."
"How can you say that...when it was me who drove you away...when it was me who took your normal life away?"
"It w-was me...who...r-ran...a..way."
"How are you not angry with me...how come you're not telling me you're mad at me?" I held onto her clothes tightly and looked at the floor again, closing my eyes. The tears falling more.
"Giyu...look at me..." She kneeled down and put both hands on my cheeks, forcing me to look at her.
I slowly opened my eyes, and saw a small smile on (y/n) face, her eyes showing nothing but kindness and honesty.
"It's because...I...love...you." She finished. My eyes widened, and I felt my face flush. Out of embarrassment, I tackled her to the floor and dug my face into her chest so she wouldn't see my face.
She let out a small gasp.
"(Y/n)..." I cried into her chest, "I love you too...so much..." My breath hitched. She wrapped her arms around me and rubbed my back.
We both slowly drifted off to sleep, not leaving each other's embrace.
Let me wake up...and hear her voice again...
A.N.
I know I said I wanted to get the Tamayo arc done in one chapter, but I thought it'd be cute if I ended this chapter here. I'll just upload twice today lol. See you in a bit so you better stay hydrated. Ye hear? Good. Now go drink some water.
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