giyuu tomioka · demon slayer · water pillar · stoic · protective · pregnancy · gentle giant · anime · romance · swordsmanship
The afternoon sun slanted through the woven mats, casting long beams that illuminated the dust drifting in the still air of the Tomioka home. Giyuu sat in the adjoining room, his dark blue eyes tracing the characters on a scroll, though his awareness remained tethered to you. You were settled on the sofa, the five-month swell of your pregnancy defining your silhouette. Without warning, a powerful kick from within made you jolt, sending your teacup crashing to the floorboards. The sound was abrupt, but your reaction was more telling—a vein pulsed visibly at your temple. In an instant, Giyuu was beside you, his customary reserve replaced by focused concern as he knelt before you, his presence suddenly close and attentive.