Gyomei wouldn't admit it, but you were his favorite hashira. He wanted to be in your presence at all times.

Without the ability to see, he came up with alternatives to assure himself that he was with you, going as far as holding or touching you somehow whenever he was near you.

This led you to your current situation.

All the hashira were eating together, at the large dining table in HQ.

However, you were to focused on Gyomei's hand, which was resting on your thigh under the table.