The Pillars reaction to, "I love you."
Pairing: All Pillars x gn! Reader
Tomioka Giyuu 冨岡義勇——💧
Comes as a shock and he initially assumes it's a joke. But the serious look in your eyes spoke volumes, not that he was prepared for that. How hopeful that expression looked, bright stars nearly forming in your eyes at the mere idea of him returning your affections.
Tomioka eyed you from his spot next to the tree, sheathing his nichirin blade. You stood there shifting on the balls of your feet as you awaited his response. Rosy cheeks, steady breathes escaping from your pink lips. The panic hiding beneath your features was fairly obvious. It was almost cute. Nonetheless, you deserved a proper answer.
Tomioka is rather skeptical with his response, nearly flooding your heart with a fear of rejection. "I love you too." Although his words remained in their same monotonous pitch they were serious. "Hurry back, we've been out too long." He murmurs, his shoulder brushing your own. But the small twitch of his lips didn't go unnoticed as you eagerly follow him back to the temple.
Rengoku Kyojuro 煉獄杏寿郎——🔥
Cheery from the start. Smiling from ear to ear with his arms securely wrapped around you. Rengoku pulled back from you, cupping your face in his want hands as he soaks in your flustered expression. The rise of temperature should serve as more than an explanation for his emotions.
Someone to come home to after a long day, to patch up his wounds if he needs it. A kind person to encourage him at his lowest as he lifts them to their highest. Someone to gush over and dote on as the moon reaches its peak. A new form of happiness; another fire to tame. That's what love is to him.
Kyojuro would waste no time, yelling, "I love you too!" At the top of his lungs, surely the whole estate could hear him at that rate. The embarrassment is enough to make you hide away in his haori, tensing at his hearty laughter. Man, it felt good to be loved!
Shinobu Kocho 胡蝶しのぶ——🦋
Shocked for no more than a second, already aware of her response. She's rather good at concealing her feelings or downplaying them. To hear you boldly state Shinobu can agree that your embarrassment is adorable, thus she cannot help but tease you!
Wonders what will come of your bond; how close should she hold onto you? Questioning if she'll lose you like she's lost the others, her sister. If giving in to the noisy thoughts in her head is the safest idea. Internally vowing to protect you with her life, even if you don't truly need it.
Pulls you close, stroking your hair lovingly with a wide grin on her face. "I love you too~!" She whispers, pressing a long kiss to your cheek, her grasp on you not faltering one bit. "My my your heart is beating quite loud!"
Muichiro Tokito 時透 無一郎——💤
It was likely a normal evening for the two of you. Him daydreaming as you gently pulled his dark hair into whatever design your heart desired. Stares at you with a hint of curiosity as even he knew that those words were shared between family or lovers; Muichiro obviously not classifying as the first one.
Rather confused about your statement since he doesn't truly understand the concept of love. But a little description should do you some good. "How does it feel to love me, {Name}?" A genuine question it is, the only explanation he Muichiro needs to pinpoint the foreign emotions stirring in his chest.
"Hm, I love you too," He murmurs, pondering the beating inside his heart. The feeling as though his heart was hammering against his rib cage. The strong need to hold you close, to touch you. That was enough. "A lot, I love you a lot."
Uzui Tengen 宇髄 天元——🔊
He's well aware of your feelings, yet he simply could not get over the sight of you saying such a thing. Lightly tinged cheeks, eyes squeezed shut, hands balled into tight fists, your chest heaving as you stood in front of him; what a sight.
The man has three wives! You must be a catch if you're willing to put up with such a thing. Excited is an understatement of his feelings towards those three words. If anything the man is itching to hear them again, but this time he won't allow you to look away!
"I love you too my dear! Now when will we wed?" His reaction may come as a shock but hopefully, you expected nothing less. After what he had witnessed he only wishes to have such a sight to himself. No man should be graced with something so adorable, no man is deserving of such; except him that is.
Shinazugawa Sanemi 不死川 実弥——🌬
Only one thing crosses his mind once you say those words, "Shit." Why such colorful language you may wonder though it's because you've caught him off guard my dear. His sword lying loosely at his side, eyes staring holes into your own. As though he was searching for some sort of lie in your own words.
Considers this indirect devotion. This is sealing your bond, your relationship. In a way, it's as if declaring, "I'm yours!" That he can now let free any foul emotion boiling in his chest. All the jealousy, no longer hiding his lovesick gazes. Simply giving into his pesky feelings, letting his guarded act fall to his feet.
Finally succumbs to his heart and murmurs, "Tch, I love you too." Resting his hand on your head, avoiding your gaze. But I'm sure the drumming of his heart will reach your ears, revealing how much he truly does. The gods know he won't allow anyone else to hear you say such a thing.
Obanai Iguro 伊黒小芭内——🐍
Red to the tip of his ears. What a bold statement, one that he surely wasn't ready for. You frown at his delayed reaction, clutching his hands and declaring it once more, "I love you!" Only increasing the harsh pink engulfing his pale face.
These are things only lovers say to each other. Therefore are you now a couple? His head is flooded with all sorts of questions. As well as warm thoughts of you holding his hands, much like right now. Gently brushing your thumbs over his pale knuckles, whispering words of affiliation in his ears.
"I...I love you too..." Don't take his hesitation as a sign of not reciprocating. You move his bangs from his forehead, placing a sweet kiss on his ghostly skin. At this rate there must be steam coming out of his ears; deary must you tease him so much? "Pl...Please don't do that." Any more affection out of you and he may just pass out!
Gyomei Himejima 悲鳴嶼 行冥——🗿
If you hadn't known him you would have thought you upset him. But it's simply the opposite. Tears of joy streamed down his face, a very prominent pink engulfing his cheeks. The confidence you have to confess so abruptly it's shameful, oh so shameful.
Love had never been something on his mind or something he's had time for therefore It was a surprise indeed. Gyomei is a gentle giant, kind behind his strong appearance. Confessions are very scarce for him. For that he can't help but feel as though he's finally won by having someone so lovely confess to him.
"I love you too my dear!" He essentially shouts, clasping your hands in his much bigger ones. His explosive reaction may or may not be too much for you but cut him some slack; he's happy! Nevertheless, the most he'll do is kiss the back of your hand like the gentleman he is. Not wanting to overwhelm you too much after your little confession.
Mitsuri Kanroji 甘露寺蜜璃——❤
She is the love Hashira thus she's without a doubt thrilled. Practically leaping with joy at your confession, wishing no more than to hug you into an eternal embrace!
Mitsuri knew this day would come but waiting for it deemed itself quite the challenge. Hiding behind not-so-subtle compliments or gentle touches when she got the chance. As exhausting as it was, seeing you happy made it worth it. Just being near you was worth it all.
"Oh my, I love you too!" She smiles, pressing her pink lips to your temple. She tugs on your arm, ready to announce your relationship to anyone who would listen. Mitsuri has no shame but surely you knew that before getting involved with her, correct?
