Previously on Chapter 29

I feel a hand gently placed on my head. I know it's Kyoujuro's hand. He's trying to comfort me. But I just have to let out all the bottled up feelings. I'm just so glad they'd still welcome me even after I got turned into a demon. I'm so thankful for them.

-Missing You-

Y/N P.O.V

It's been weeks since I've been back to the Headquarter. Oyakata-Sama out Kyoujuro as the one in-charge for me. He's the one that'll make sure I wouldn't bring any harm to anyone here. I can't blame the leader for doing that. In their eyes, I'm a demon... and a demon is known to be a vicious creature that is blood-thirsty.

Kyoujuro try everything he can to make sure I didn't come face to face with his father. Rengoku-San used to care for me. But that was before I turned into a demon. He was the Flame Hashira before Kyoujuro took his place. He probably has faced horrible demons back in his years as a Hashira. So, I don't blame him for hating me.

"Y/N?" Someone called out, snapping me out of my daze. I blink my eyes a few times. I turn my head to see it's Kyoujuro. "Are you feeling okay? You've been silent the whole time. Are you feeling any sort of discomfort?" He asked, worriedly. I just give him a small smile and lightly shake my head, to let him know I'm feeling okay. He hums and nod his head, looking relieved that I'm adapting well here.

"I'm sorry..." I said, breaking the silence. He turned his head to look at me, confusion is shown on his face. I just send him a small smile. "You have to be put in-charge of me. If I hurt someone... you'd have to take responsibility, and take the consequences with your own life. I've put your life on the line. You shouldn't have put yourself as a collateral for my sake, Kyoujuro..." I said.

"I don't mind. My life won't be at stake, because I know you wouldn't hurt anyone, Y/N..." he said. I frown at what he said. He's being too confident about me, and it worries me.

"How can you be so sure about that, Kyoujuro?" I asked. He just smiles at me. I frown at his reaction. I let out a sigh and turn my head away. I feel a hand on top of my head.

"Because it's you..." he said. I turn my head to look at him with a confused gaze. "You're the most gentle girl I've ever met" he said. I just stare at him as he stares at me with pure adoration. I notice his face coming closer to mine. My eyes widen when I realize what he's trying to do. I shut my eyes and turn my head away.

"I'm sorry... this is wrong, Kyoujuro..." I said. I turn my head to look at him. "You know I'm with Akaza. Even though he's not here. It still feels wrong, because I know and it would feel like I'm two timing you both" I said.

"I understand... I'm sorry for initiating it, Y/N..." he said. I just give him a small smile. A soft cawing sound can be heard. Kyoujuro turn his head. "Looks like I just got a mission to do. I'll see you when I get back" he said.

"Take care, Kyoujuro" I said. He smiles and nods his head. He gently places a soft kiss on my forehead. His action catches me by surprise. He smiles apologetically at me. I shake my head, assuring him it was okay. He stands up, and walks away. I just watch as his figure gradually becomes smaller.

I let out a sigh and turn my head to look at the sky as the sun begins to set. "Akaza..." I muttered. My eyes starts to tear up as I thought of him. My heart is longing to be able to have him by my side. Why did the demon king have to take a liking to me?

All we want is to be able to be together and be happy with each other. Is that too much for us to ask? Are we not allowed to be happy? Why does it have to be like this? Akaza... I miss you so much.

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Akaza P.O.V

I kneel down in front of Muzan-Sama. I feel his anger on me growing each passing seconds. He's not happy that I had sent Y/N away. But I don't care what would happen to me at this point. The only thing I care about is for Y/N to be safe, and far away from him.

"How dare you do this, Akaza? After I've been so kind enough to let you keep her until you fulfill your duty" he said. I just lower my head. I hear his footsteps as he approaches me. I feel his hand on my head, as he grips my hair. He pulls my head up to look at him. "Answer me. Where did you sent Y/N?" He said, demanding for an answer.

"You can take everything you want from me, Muzan-Sama. But please... not her" I said. My voice is barely above whisper as I plead him. He clicks his tongue in annoyance. He lift his fist, pinching me right across the face. My body gets sent flying a few feet away from him.

"I get to decide what to do, Akaza. You don't get to tell me what to do. I want her... so I shall have her" he said. He speeds towards me and grabs my shirt. "Now tell me, Akaza. Where. Is. She?" He said. I just keep my lips shut. I don't wanna tell him where exactly Y/N is.

He growls angrily at my silence. His hand wraps around my neck as he tighten his grip. "Do you wish to die?" He said. I let out a choked sound as my air tunnel is blocked by how hard his grip is getting. "If you want to live. You better tell me where Y/N is. I will get my hands on her and this time, I will make sure you will never be able to see her again, Akaza" he said. He releases my neck and I drop on the ground, gasping for air.

He crouch down in front of me. "Are you going to talk?" He asked. I lift my head to look at him after I regained my breathing. "Where is she... where is my Y/N??" He said. I feel anger growing within me when he called Y/N as his. But I didn't say anything, and I will never tell him where Y/N is. If I have to die right at this moment, then so be it... as long as Y/N is safe.

That's all that matters to me...

*to be continued*