Of The Past

by leafanight

In the Victorian era Gyutaro lives a hard life being shamed and abused all his life. Working hard to support himself and his sister. You belonged to a humble upper class family. Never having to go cold or hungry. You two should have never met but one day. All it took was one glance to change booth of your lives. (Gyutaro x Reader)

I hope you enjoy!

All it took was one look and both lives were forever changed. I looked at the man and watched as he would carry large barrels one by one onto a cart. The man finally done with his task breathed a sigh of relief as his head turned to look back at her. He gave her a snarl before returning back to work. Confused, I only stared for a moment longer before returning on my way.

I'm so excited! Finally I could come to the festival! I had been waiting for this for weeks and to my delight everything looks so amazing. I look to see stand after stands of people selling items, trinkets, or food. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The streets were decorated so beautifully and I couldn't wait to enjoy it all. "Hurry up (y/n)!" shoot….

I look at my fiance as he's looking around upset. Rolling my eyes I walk up to him trying to smooth and adjust his clothes. "What is it?" trying to sound as nice as I can but still it's hard. "Why on earth do you want to attend this festival? It's full of people and so noisy." I start to wonder my gaze some more as I just reply "because it's fun I know it's not your thing, but it's fun for me to see all the people and the town so festive."

I walk on looking at each booth. Seeing one booth selling pretty hair pins.. "Just make sure we leave before sundown." It was a shame that he got to decide the day for me but I was going to be grateful just for this chance.

"Yes, we'll leave before the sun sets but it's a shame we won't get to see the bonfire." "i don't particularly see it that way." "of course you wouldn't." I continue on the move soon coming to a path blaring with music.

I look to my (nanny) fiance seeing him be distracted by some novelties of wooden carvings and quietly make my way towards the path. As soon as I'm out of his sight I rush down the path and listen to where the music is coming from.

I saw some people crowded up on the other side of a ally making my way through. Finally poking my head out of the crowd I marvel at seeing so many people dancing in the middle of a giant dirt patch in front of musicians. Smiling with glee I quickly push myself through the crowd joining the people dancing.

As the music begins to seek into my ears I twist and turn as the drums bang loudly. Spinning in circles joyfully watching as my kimono hem circles around me. I turn to see a random girl and grab her hands, pulling our arms up turning both of us around. We both laugh dancing around together.

It was best to just move as I wish rather than some stuffy dance I had to learn like everyone else. I dance with the girl a bit more before I turn around once more and grab hands with someone else, this time a younger boy than me. Lifting him up gently by his arms to swing him around. I let him stand on my feet as I danced around. The music was so lively and I couldn't be happier to dance. Letting the boy go, I look around, catching a glimpse once again of that man from earlier.

As I got a closer look, I saw he had black spots over his face and sweat dripping from his face. His hair was wavy in a top knot with his bangs cutely covering his face a bit. Smiling, I dance my way over to him.

Getting closer I saw that he was more skinny than I thought but still fairly taller than me. He also seemed to have some muscle in his arms. tapping his shoulder I gained his attention, however he just looked at me with a stone cold face almost seeming annoyed.

But before he could say anything I grabbed his arm and led him to the crowd of dancers. He must have been stunted because he didn't resist. I took advantage and put my hand on his shoulder and took his other hand in mine. Looking at me, his face this time was questioning. I just smiled up at him taking the lead. swaying us and stepping back forth repeating this motion over and over again.

He pulled his hand from mine looking around but just walked away. I grabbed his shoulder and tried to pull him back into the dancing crowd. "Please sir dance with me." he gave me a snarled face once again finally speaking "why do you want to dance with me? Just leave me alone.'' His voice shocked me. I didn't expect to hear such an unusual raspy voice, but I liked it. shaking myself from the shock as he turned his back to me.

Running in front of him I look him straight in the eyes "well sir i'm afraid i've set my sights on you. So please would you dance with me?" he looks at me as if i asked him the most bizarre request. I await his answer but he simply glares, saying "I don't have time for jokes or for your game." walking away from me but I just wouldn't take no for an answer.

I once again step in front of him "sir it's no joke. I just want to dance. Of all the people here I see you're not really enjoying the festival." The real reason being I just really wanted to dance with him and only him. I didn't want to sound creepy on top of possibly being a nuisance.

"I'm working. Something you probably have never done before." rude. I take a deep breath and walk alongside him as he tries to return to work. I try to think of what to do. To my luck I quickly think of an idea that comes to my rescue. "Well if you must work fine, but one dance wouldn't hurt you . Just one dance and I'll leave you alone." he raises his eyebrow studding my face before sighing. "Fine one dance then leave me…" "great!" I shouted as I pulled his arm in the direction of the people dancing.

I take his hands in mine seeing he stiffens up.I try to sway us in place, gently squeezing his hands. Maybe it'll calm him down enough. He only looks at me nonchalantly and tries to move forward but steps on my foot. "Ow!" he backs away but I grab his hands again ignoring the pain. Swaying slower and moving around every few steps. "Not much of a dancer I see." He looks down at me just huffing and says "I don't dance, you should just dance with someone else." I shake my head and pull away pushing him forward. "No thanks, I want you as my partner." I pull us in together moving us from side to side. He looks at my scoffing turning his head to the side

It's awkward at first but as we get more comfortable with the same steps and movements we quicken the pace. Leading him I spin us around moving towards the middle of the crowd. The music began to speed up and I took the charge to really let loose. I let go of one one of his hands spinning myself around connecting my free hand to his shoulder getting closer.

Both swaying or just hopping around it was so much fun. Looking at his face I could see each mark clearly on his face and his light blue eyes. They were looking at me so intensely. Focusing hard on my face or just his feet trying not to step on mine. But when he would it only set shivers down my spine at how whenever he would look at me with those eyes. I intertwined my fingers with his and saw he had his other hand awkwardly at his side. Giggling, I placed his free hand on my hip, but that made him stop in his tracks.

I looked to him wondering why he stopped but to my surprise he took the lead

He swayed us back and forth and leI us around from side to side. Blushing, I let him lead and take us around. When the music started to fade signaling the end I pouted knowing our dance was over. But he didnt let go. As the crowd cheered he just looked at me and i stared back feeling my heart flutter.

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"Sir what's.." "(y/n)!" I turn to see my fiance pushing through the crowd. I sigh and the man just pulls himself away from me. "One dance" he reminded me and started to walk away. My fancie finally catching up to me holding my arm. "Why do you always run off." "Maybe because I want to have fun and with you its not." I know this isn't fun for either of us and Constantly make this hard for him but I didn't care at this point. It's not as if I truly love this man enough to want to please him.

"Come, we must get away from this crowd." He tries to pull me away but I push him away and stand my ground. "No! I will continue to dance and have my fun." as my fiance continued on trying to knock some sense into me. I look around for the man, with one simple question on my mind. I must ask him.

I looked and looked finally spotting him. He was back at work and with another man this time. But I wasn't going to give up! no way!

I look back at my fiance and see he's still talking. Deciding to stir up some trouble I yell out "kyaaa! sir please don't touch my butt like that!" The whole crowd looked at my fiance in shameful looks. "No it's not like that! that's my (y/n) come back!" but I didn't listen. I ran through the crowd. Thankfully the crowd began to bicker at my fiance, keeping him in place as he tried to speak his innocence. I giggled and ran after the man I was looking for.

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He looked at me as I tried to catch my breath. Looking down at me he asked "What do you want? We already danced?" Standing up straight I blushed. "U..um sir I I just wanted to ask if what's your name?" the mystery man took a moment but replied. "Gyutaro."

I smiled and repeated his name "Gyutaro, well thank you for the dance." Gyutaro just nodded his head. Waiting hoping he'd ask my name but I just keep waiting. "(y/n)" "huh?"

I spoke again "My name is (Y/N) " Gyutaro giving her his full attention. "Well (y/n)

I still have work to do so go away." Ilt my heart twinge at his coldness but pushing it aside I didn't want to leave just yet. "If I may gyutaro, if you get off of work i'd like to hang out with you more." Gyutaro now seemed fed up "look leave me alone! I don't have time for this!" Gyutaro finally ignored the girl, going back to what he was doing. I just looked at him saying one more thing before making my way back to the festival.

"Well fine, but don't forget me. I won't forget you. Hopefully we'll see each other again." Gyutaro didn't even look my way but I still hoped that this wouldn't be the last time we see each other.

I turn back to look at him one more time and smile. No this definitely won't be the last time I can feel it. Smiling, I make my way around the dance crowd to the food stalls around the corner.

Never noticing that behind her Gyutaro watched her leave wondering who was that strange girl.

So I read a short one shot on tumblr where Gyutaro and the reader are forbiden lovers in a Victorian era. I of course spent a whole day dreaming more scenarios and wanted to just write a whole story. I'm only used to writing self insert or first person so next chapter I'll do better! Even though I'm backed up on other fanfic I have to finish. Not to menrion starting up all my accounts back up….soooo simp for Gyutaro instead and procrastinating it is. I'll link the original one shot that made me want to write more on this idea. I hope this doesn't count as copying or anything bad…I just wanted to write more and hope the original writer that got this idea doesn't get to upset. Well onto chapter 2!

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