*A/N: Hey guys! I appreciate all the reviews ^^ I felt like I've been writing too little these past two chapters so I decided to write up a longer chapter for you guys. Hope you enjoy!


Chapter 28

It was close to 8 PM. Gintoki was nervously waiting near the room he's supposed to meet Tsukuyo. It was the same room they first shared a drink together. I wonder how she'll react? How will she respond?! Will she say yes? I'm starting to get really nervous. Starting to have second thoughts… On the other hand Tsukuyo was getting changed into a blue kimono. Her hair was left down and she had a flower ornament on the side of her left ear.

"Oh Tsukuyo you're so beautiful!" Hinowa said.

"Thanks Hinowa. Am I good ta go now?"

"Definitely. Serve him well. I'll be counting on you Tsukuyo!"

"Yeah, I will." Hinowa left Tsukuyo in the room and wheeled herself out. She saw Gintoki quickly pacing back and forth as if he was nervous of meeting Tsukuyo.

Hinowa called out to him, "Gin-san!"

"Hinowa."

She shot him a wink, "She's all yours."

"Thanks I owe you one." Gintoki walked up to the door and inhaled sharply. You got this. If Gintoki in the other world was able to get it in multiple tries, you can get it in one. He exhaled and opened the doors.

"Welcome. Ah'm tha Shinigami tayuu it's nice ta meet yer ac-." Tsukuyo lifted her head to greet her customer and she saw his face. A vein popped on her face. "Oi what are ya doin' here? I was told it was an important customer."

"Y-Yo. I'm the important customer." Why is she always so damn attractive?! Sweat started rolling down his face.

"Hah? Yer tha important customer?" She sighed. "Gintoki, ah'm really busy ya know. I can't be sittin' here lollygagggin' with ya. If ya just came here ta play I can get ya someone else." Tsukuyo got up and made her way towards the door.

I can't let her leave. I absolutely have to tell her now or I might chicken out. Before Tsukuyo was able to leave he grabbed onto her wrist. "Wait don't leave yet Tsukuyo. I have something important I need to tell you."

"Somethin' important?" she asked.

"Yeah, all I ask is for ten minutes."

She nodded, "Fine I suppose I can make time ta hear ya out. Ya can let go of mah wrist."

"Oh right, sorry." He let go of her wrist and they both walked to the center of the room and sat down across each other.

"So what do ya needa tell me Gintoki?"

It's time. It's finally time to ask her! I'm so freaking nervous. God help me. "So how was your day?"

"Mine was good, what about yers?"

"Mine was good too. So do you remember the time Yoshiwara had the aizen kou problem?"

"Yeah what about it?"

"Do you remember the things I said to you?"

Tsukuyo slightly jolted and started blushing, "W-Why are ya askin' me that all of a sudden?!" He couldn't be askin' 'bout that, right?!

"Just. I need to know do you remember or not?"

"Y-Yeah I do. What of it?!"

"I wasn't lying. I tried playing things off as a joke but I can't do this anymore. I can't lie to you and I can't lie to myself any further."

"What do ya mean? 'Bout how all tha women from elementary ta grannies all belong ta ya?"

"No, no, no, not that part."

"Which part then? Ya said a lotta things."

His dead crimson eyes looked into her vivacious violet eyes. "The time when I said I wouldn't mind being yours only. When I told you I couldn't look at you like I usually do when it comes to the woman I really want to court."

"Gintoki it's part of tha past no needa worry. I didn't take it ta heart or anythin'. I know ya only said it 'cause ya were under tha drug."

"No. I didn't say it under the effects of the drug. Yes, I was under the influence of the drug but I meant what I said. I've denied my feelings for the longest time and it's getting me nowhere. My feelings for you are different from Ketsuno Ana's. I mean I guess I don't mind getting stepped on and marrying he- AH!"

Tsukuyo had thrown a kunai at him. "Get ta tha point Gintoki."

He took out the kunai from his forehead. "T-The point is I really cherish every second I spend with you. I'm not really romantic or anything. I'll probably let you down many times. I'm lazy and no good. I probably will make you feel like you're the most miserable woman in the world. But I'm hoping you're willing to give me a shot. Will you be willing to court me?"

"Wait Gintoki did ya inhale tha drug again?! I thought they were all rid of! Gintoki where did ya smell it from?!"

A vein popped up on his face. She won't believe me! How can I make her believe me?! "Tsukuyo, I'm being for real right now."

"Hah? Are ya sure? Is this some kinda joke? Did ya hit yer head somewhere then?"

Words won't do. I'll have to show it through actions. Gintoki didn't say a single word and swiftly pulled Tsukuyo into a gentle yet firm embrace. His heart was pounding so loudly he could swear she could hear his heart beating. His voice turned low to show his seriousness, "I swear I want to court you Tsukuyo."

Tsukuyo's heart was beating uncontrollably fast. M-Mah heart. It's beatin' so fast! "G-Gintoki wait!"

"No." He pulled her into a tighter embrace. "I'm not lying. I'm not going to let go until you give me a serious reply. What will it be shinigami tayuu?"

Tsukuyo took a good minute to think. Her voice became small along with her confidence, "Are ya sure? Will ya be content with someone like me?"

"Damn woman," he muttered. He gently buried his head into her neck. "If anything I'm the lucky one to be having you. You have no damn idea how generous, strong, and beautiful you are. You drive me crazy in a good way."

Tsukuyo had a gentle smile on her face. "Ya idiot. I would've been content with just bein' able ta smoke next ta ya time ta time."

"Make it all the time then. Smoke next to me all the time."

"Ya promise not ta complain then? Don't make promises ya can't keep."

"I promise. A samurai never goes back on his promise."

"There's no goin' back once we cross this line ya know."

"I'm fully aware. I thought about everything thoroughly."

After a good minute Tsukuyo wrapped her arms around him and reciprocated his embrace. Gintoki understood well what this meant. He was overcome with joy and hugged her even tighter.

She lightly tapped Gintoki's shoulder, "Gintoki I can't breathe! Loosen it up a little bit!"

"I'm just too happy. Let me stay like this just for a couple of more seconds." They stayed embracing each other for a couple of more minutes. They finally broke off the embrace. Both their cheeks were slightly flushed.

"W-What do we do now? Will everythin' be completely different between us now?" she asked.

"Everything won't be completely different. Just act like yourself like usual. I'll act like I usually do too. We won't be any different now that we're dating. The only thing that will be different now is that we get to be more affectionate and intimate with each other and we get to go on dates as romantic partners now. Ah speaking of intimacy Gin-san would like to stab you with something better over and over again as much as possible." *Thud* Gintoki fell on his back. Tsukuyo's kunai knocked him down. "W-What I meant is that I would love to take you out on a date if that's fine with you."

"Hmph, that sounds good."

"It'll take a little while before I can take you out on our first date though. The old man wants me to step in the time machine and go to the future to retrieve some items to repair Tama. Is that okay? Will you wait for me?"

"Gintoki calm down. I ain't goin' nowhere. Ah'll wait fer ya. It's no rush really. Ah'm too busy patrollin' Yoshiwara right now anyways. We can always go on our first date once things have calmed down."

She's so kind. She really is so kind. She's such a damn fine woman. "Thanks for always understanding."

"I could say tha same ta ya." Tsukuyo stood up and he stood up after her. "Well since I heard ya out it's time fer me ta go. Tha streets ain't gonna be patrollin' itself. Ya should head on home ta Shinpachi an' Kagura."

I don't want to go home yet but she's right. "Yeah I should head on home."

"Before ya go home come with me somewhere fer a bit." She walked to the door and slid it open.

"Hah? Where are we going?"

"Just follow me." She started walking and Gintoki ran to her side and followed her.