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(I'm so sorry for posting late I’ve been so busy)
After Sanemi stormed out, you stayed lying on your bed, your mind still foggy. "Ugh..." you groaned, thinking about the future...the training arc, the Infinity Castle. Oh boy, you were anything but ready, and you didn’t even know how you’d make the Hashiras survive.
You grabbed the pillow and buried your face in it. "What the hell am I gonna do now? Most of them will die..."
"Who’s gonna die? " a voice said as someone stepped closer to your bed.
"Muichiro? " you said, pulling your face away from the pillow.
"Yeah... So who’s gonna die ?" he said, sitting on the edge of your bed.
"No one! I was just... uhm... having a dream! " you quickly explained. He stared at you skeptically.
"Yeah... sure. Well, whatever. How are you? Feeling any better? "he asked.
"I dunno. I’m still sore, I guess..." you sighed.
Muichiro didn’t say anything for a moment. Then he shifted closer and said quietly, "You should rest more. You’re pushing yourself too hard."
You looked at him and smirked a little. "Yeah, I’m great at that!! "
He smiled faintly, like he understood more than he was saying. "You’re stronger than you think"
You glanced at him, feeling a little warmth in your chest. "Thanks, Muichiro."
He looked down, then back at you. "If you need anything, just tell me.."
You nodded "I will."
There was a weird silence for like... five seconds.
Then you turned your head to look at Muichiro, eyes squinting.
"...You smell like the forest."
Muichiro blinked. "That's not an insult to me."
"Well it should be. You smell like pinecones.."
He tilted his head. "And you smell like burnt mochi and onions"
You gasped. "That was personal."
"It was accurate."
You sat up slowly, squinting at him like he just said you were adopted. "Bro... I just almost died. And you're gonna verbally assault me while I’m in recovery? "
"You’ll live. Your mouth still works."
You threw a pillow at him. He caught it with one hand "Okay well that was rude?? "
He didn’t even blink. "That was self defense."
You rolled your eyes and flopped back down. "Whatever... I’m gonna become a tree."
"A what."
"A tree. I’ve given up on society.."
Muichiro blinked slowly. "Are you okay? "
"Emotionally or physically?"
"That was a trick question and you failed.."
You covered your face with the blanket dramatically. "Don’t look at me. I’m hideous."
"You’ve literally never looked more like a wrapped burrito."
"...That’s actually kinda cute. Thank you."
"You're welcome,bUrRiTo."
You groaned. "Get out."
"I’m literally sitting. You get out."
"It’s my room."
"It’s my bed now."
"WHAT-?! "
"I'm claiming it. You should’ve healed somewhere less comfortable?? "
You flopped again and pointed a finger in the air. "One day I’ll get revenge!! "
Muichiro leaned back with the most peaceful smile "You can try? "
After that little joke, Muichiro sat closer on the edge of your bed, eyes soft but steady like he was thinking something serious but also kinda shy?
He looked at you "You know " he started "if you were a flower, you’d be one that no one forgets. Hard to find...weird but unforgettable."
You blinked and felt your cheeks heat up. The room felt smaller somehow, like it was just you and him now.
His hand moved slowly, gently pushing a loose strand of hair behind your ear. "It’s funny how you act all tough, but I can tell you’re soft underneath. You try to hide it, but I see it.. Well not that much but kinda? "
You tried to play it cool, teasing, "You’ve got a way with words, mister Hashira "
He smiled, shy but sure. "Maybe I’m just trying to get closer. Maybe I want to see more of you "
Your breath hitched a bit when his hand stayed near your cheek longer than needed, eyes locked on yours..
Then he whispered, voice soft "Would you mind if I stayed a little longer? Maybe until morning comes? "
Suddenly, your conversation with Muichiro was cut off by the loud flapping of wings and a sharp caw.
"Muichiro! Get your lazy ass up! Time to train the demon slayers!! " his crow screeched, bursting through the window like she owned the damn place.
You turned your head slowly, eyes narrowing "Oh you little-!! "
The crow puffed up her feathers dramatically and eyeing you with clear disdain"It's you again? Ugh!Muichiro came all the way here just for you? Caw?!" "
You turned to Muichiro, mouth slightly agape. He was already glaring daggers at the bird.
"You really had to rat me out?" he muttered, dragging a hand down his face as he stood up reluctantly.
"Wait...so instead of training the others.. you came to visit me?" you asked, blinking at him in surprise.
He looked at you with his usual blank expression, voice flat. "Yeah? So?"
"That's so cute!! You shouldn't have??! " you said, half squealing as you grabbed his wrist before he could walk away. Without thinking, you leaned in and pecked his cheek.
He froze. His hand lifted slowly, fingers brushing over the spot you'd kissed. His eyes went wide, cheeks dusted with red.
"I-I-uhm-ug...why did you do that?! " he stammered
You smirked. "Because you ditched your entire job just to see me duh??That deserves a reward!! "
Before he could say anything else, his crow interrupted again.
"Oh for the love of...! Muichiro! You're blushing! Caw! You're supposed to be training, not getting smooched by this gremlin! "
You raised an eyebrow. "You wanna say that again sassy ho?! "
"Don't tempt me, you brat!! " the crow snapped, fluffing up again
You sighed as Muichiro got ready to leave, still glaring at his crow, who perched smugly on the window frame like it hadn’t just ruined a moment between you two
"I’ll be back" he mumbled, giving you a lingering look. His fingers brushed your hand for a second too long.
You rolled your eyes but smiled. "Yeah, yeah. Go be everyone's favorite." As soon as you said that his ears turned red.
The crow let out a dramatic sigh. "If you're done flirting, Mist Pillar, the Demon Slayers won't train themselves-"
"Shut it" Muichiro muttered as he climbed out the window and disappeared
You heard the door creak open, soft and slow, followed by a warm voice.
"Hey there, Y/N."
You glanced over your shoulder to see Rengoku stepping inside, his smile bright as ever, eyes gentle. He shut the door behind him
"Thought I’d check in on you," he said, tone casual, but his gaze lingered a little too long than necessary
"You missed me already? " you teased stretching a bit on the bed with a smug little smirk.
He chuckled, stepping closer. "Can you blame me? "
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