Shades of Amber

12. Flamboyance

*Credits to Demon Slayer for this picture

Rays of sunlight faintly made their way through Tanjiro and Zenitsu's bedroom window. It was a beautiful day. Birds were chirping, small animals made rustling within the bushes of the castle and a soft breeze could be heard.

A ray of sunlight delicately settled on the blond's face, glorifying his golden features.

Tanjiro was staring at his sleeping beauty, smiling dumbly. Considering the time it was, he gently started to stroke his dandelion hair to wake him up.

Zenitsu's eyes fluttered open, taking in the prince's view. The burgundy-haired male offered him a dazzling smile.

"Too bright..." mumbled Zenitsu, turning around to try and get some more sleep, wrapping himself like a burrito with the cover.

Tanjiro chuckled at that. He got closer to his future husband to whisper in his sensitive ear:

"You have to wake up Zen, it's already late in the morning. Plus, we have training today. Trust me, you don't wanna make Uzui Tengen wait."

As an answer, Zenitsu just grumbled, ignoring the shivers he just got from Tanjiro whispering in his ear. He tightened up his grip on the cover, not wanting to leave. He was like a 16-year-old student trying to grasp three more minutes of rest, knowing perfectly well they're gonna sleep in and be late for their first lesson.

But Tanjiro wasn't gonna let him win on that one. He got on top of the blond, straddling him while keeping a hand on his hair. Zenitsu's eyes shot open.

He got immediately very flustered, which amused the burgundy-haired male a whole lot.

"W-what are you doing? Zenitsu asked, blushing.

- Wake up~." Tanjiro announced, peppering his blond friend with kisses.

He took advantage of this situation to start tickling his sides, which made Zenitsu start to laugh hysterically.

"Hahaha-, s-stop, hahaha, p-please."

Tanjiro smiled. He smiled like he never had before. Ever since the blond was here, he started feeling genuinely happy, as if he was finally complete.

"I'll only stop if you wake up, he announced.

- A-alright, hahaha, now p-please stop."

Tanjiro executed. He finally realized the position they were in, making him understand why Zenitsu was THAT flustered. He was on top of him, as close as possible, on their bed. That was kinda suggestive... Wouldn't hurt to take advantage of that as well, would it?

He leaned down, claiming once again the blond's lips, granting him the most passionate kiss he could.

Zenitsu was first taken back but soon melted into the kiss. The smooth lips of Tanjiro were driving him totally crazy.

For the burgundy-haired male, it was meaningful. It meant that everything which happened the day before wasn't just out of pure lust or envy, but more towards love.

'Well, not really love... I don't think Zenitsu can possibly like me that much. He's probably just making the best out of our situation, nothing else...'

Tanjiro pulled away, slightly affected by the thought. He was looking rather hurt at the moment, but Zenitsu was too high on his kisses to take note of that.

"We should go take breakfast before we actually turn late, he announced gazing away.

- Y-yeah you're right."