water hashira · stoic · slow burn · rivals to lovers · protective · tense · demon slayer universe · Taisho era · unspoken feelings
A sharp morning chill lingered in the air when a crow’s caw brought Giyu the news: Sanemi was hurt. Certain it was another act of reckless bravery, the stoic Water Hashira departed his estate without delay, moving with swift, silent urgency toward the Butterfly Mansion. He paused outside Sanemi’s door, his cerulean eyes narrowed with concern he’d never voice, and pushed it open on a near-silent hinge.