A part of him has always known. But Sougo doesn't need to say anything, and nothing has to change.

Breakdowns are for people who are not Hijikata Toshirou. He has things to do, places to be, broken little sadists to take care of. [Based on the events from their velocity. Modern AU]

Circumstances lead to Kagura temporarily moving in with Sougo, thoroughly messing with his life, his routine, and his head. [Modern AU]

Kamui watches his little sister grow up and away from him.

Like the rest of her family, Kagura has become a master at the art of leaving. But not quite. Not quite.

They ride the subway together, as they have nearly every Friday for the past three years, and sit beside each other.

okita and kagura decide to be friends with benefits. we all know how this ends.

Sougo doesn't love China girl. He just likes being in her life, that's all.

when it comes to china girl, nothing is ever easy. and still all roads lead back to her. styled after 'the lover's dictionary' by david levithan.

Despite the fact that Hijikata Toushirou had known him ever since they were little, and had even gone through countless (mis)adventures with him, there were still some things about Sougo that eluded his understanding.

She happened gradually to him, like a stick being shoved slowly up his asshole. It hurt and he wanted to slice himself open because he was convinced that it was the only way he would go back to normal.