☘︎︎ 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙟𝙞𝙧𝙤 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙢 ☘︎︎

𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝟺𝟸

This is my second attempt at posting this chapter as the comments didn't work last time enjoy!

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{third POV}

"He's adorable isn't he?" Emnu smiled sinisterly, nudging Douma gently in the arm. The upper moon grinned and looked through the window with his colourful eyes "indeed he is..."

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"Thank you very much miss!" Tanjiro yelled, bowing at the woman once they were outside. She gave a closed eye smile and sent a smirk towards Genya before bowing in return "do be careful on your travels, I pray for your safe return" she said, sending them off on their way.

Tanjiro beamed and skipped along, grabbing Genya's hand as they walked back on their path; the smaller boy humming a delicate tune as they walked in silence.

He looked euphoric. Genya could understand why everyone wanted the boy... he wanted Tanjiro for himself, but could he really have that?

Genya didn't really mind if Tanjiro were to love someone else as well... he just didn't want to be forgotten.

Maybe Tanjiro was poly? If that was true Genya couldn't go against his wishes... he wouldn't mind either. But there was this constant nagging in the back of his mind that tried to make him jealous, but Genya forced himself to black out that little voice.

"Hey Genya you ok?" Tanjiro asked kindly, tilting his head to the side as he placed his hand on Genya's cheek, rising on his tip toes in order to peck a kiss on the taller male's nose.

Genya flushed and turned away, patting Tanjiro on the head "I'm ok my love, just spaced out" He replied, smiling down on him.

Now it was Tanjiro's turn to blush at the pet name Genya gave him, quite enjoying how it came from the male so unexpectedly.

They walked for around half the day before getting to a small town, it was obviously still day time so no demon's would be about; however what out Tanjiro on edge was the lingering smell of a high up demon close to that of Muzan. Something he absolutely dreaded to smell.

"S-shall we get some food then investigate when the sun goes down?" Tanjiro meekly voiced, clinging into Genya's arm tightly as if scared of something.

"Sure thing... that place looks nice don't you think?" Genya attempted to get Tanjiro's mind off whatever was putting him on edge, lifting him up of the floor playfully and making Tanjiro squirm in delight.

It seemed to have worked so Genya smiled and kissed his rosy cheek before putting Tanjiro back down and entering the small village cafe.

"Can we get a two bowls of Udon please!" Tanjiro beamed, looking at the young man behind a stand whom looked at most a year older than Tanjiro.

He had green, forest like hair and soft droopy golden eyes; his lashes were a dark brown, casting a shadow upon his surprisingly tanned skin as his lips curled into a smile.

"Anything for you" the man replied, sending Tanjiro a wink as he prepared their food. Genya growled under his breath and wrapped his arm protectively around the boy, pulling him close to his side as he glared at the male.

"Here we go, enjoy" he smiled, pulling out the two bowls and resting his elbow on the wood as he placed his chin on the palm of his hand; gazing at the oblivious Tanjiro.

"Thank you sir, this looks delicious" Tanjiro smiled, unaware of the the man's golden honey like eyes staring at him as he ate.

"Hey Tanjiro stay here I'm just going to tip the guy..." Genya spoke, putting his bowl down and stomping over to where the man stood as Tanjiro continued to eat.

"Can I help you? Or rather could you help me? He's single right, the cute one sat next to the box" The greenete asked, pointing towards the peaceful Tanjiro slurping down his food.

Genya gritted his teeth and put on his best fake smile "no actually he's not single, I suggest you get your eyes off him before I make a scene" he threatened, gesturing to the people in queue for a bowl of Udon.

The man rolled his eyes and sighed, sending Genya a teasing smirk "alright dude it's chill, just be careful because not everyone will be as nice as me. He's a real snatch... don't let anyone take him away from you"

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"Hey Genya over there" Tanjiro whispered, the dull glow of the moon lighting up his slitted eyes as they keenly scanned the dark streets; his nose working in synchronisation with his other senses.

Genya looked towards where Tanjiro pointed at the strongest demon scent, stealthily walking around the corner narrowly followed by Tanjiro.

Genya poked his head around the corner and saw no demon standing there... but the bloodied body of the man whom had served them Udon. His green locks were soiled with blood as his once golden eyes rolled to the back of his head and became clouded.

Tanjiro rushed to the man and picked up his torso, seeing his chest painfully rise and fall as he struggled to breath with a collapsed lung.

"Hey you'll be ok, we'll get you fixed up in no time! Just-just hang in there ok?" Tanjiro frantically panicked, trying to put pressure on his deep wounds.

Genya watched horrified. He was slaughtered so quickly. They couldn't even sense the demon.

"Hey keep your eyes open, please just stay a little longer" Tanjiro pleaded, placing his two hands either side of the male's face; watching the light fade from his eyes as he wheezed incoherent words of pain.

Suddenly his head lulled limply to the side; trembling body softening in Tanjiro's arms as he bleed out freely onto the floor.

"Why so hung up on someone whom you don't even know?" A voice echoed from the darkness; making both slayers tense.

"Oh well it doesn't matter... sleep"

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I'm writing this in the fucking psyche ward