Sweet (KNY X HxH)

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Gon's eyes widened. "of what?" as long as he'd known him, Killua had never been scared. Maybe once, but it was for me and not himself. "what if you can never be human again?" he asked. Gon blinked. "I thought you said you liked me better as a demon" when he looked down, he saw tears forming at the corners of his eyes. "I know I said that, but..." he trailed off for a moment. "there are people who are even stronger than we are, what if one of them decides you're a bad demon?" he frowned slightly. "why would they think that?" he didn't understand why Killua was so worried, he hadn't done anything wrong had he? "if a demon drinks a human's blood, it's considered unforgivable" he said, voice wobbling a little. "if one of the slayers from headquarters hears you've been drinking my blood then..." Gon turned and wrapped both arms around him, Killua started to cry into his shoulder. "what if they kill you? I can't lose you! You're the reason why I'm still here" is he talking about the train thing again? I thought he was over that! But Gon knew it wasn't just that, he would have to wait for Killua to tell him what was bothering him the most. I'll be here for you until you're happy again.

Killua started to shake a little, he hugged Gon back tightly. He hadn't voiced his real fear yet, the fear he had only just come to realize. What if he keeps getting more violent and ends up like how I used to be? What if he loses his humanity and I have to kill him? That thought hurt him down to the core. Gon dying was a bad enough thought as it was, but it being by his own hands? It scared him more than Illumi did. "I know it's unreasonable but I can't help but think... what if someone hurts me and you attack them blindly?" he felt the tears come faster. "some asshole of a human decides to stab me or something and you react like you did with the demons without thinking" Killua felt Gon's hands run through his fluffy white locks as he cried. "what if being a demon changes you to where you aren't even you anymore?" an image of Gon covered in blood and devouring a human flashed through his mind and he started to shake even more. "I can't handle that, I wouldn't be able to continue on if that happened" he felt Gon start to cry too and he felt his own tears come even faster than before "I can't promise much, but I can promise you one thing" he said. "I'll never leave your side, even if it means we have to leave, or I end up being hunted" Gon put his head on his shoulder, which made him relax a little. "I will never leave you alone"

The next day, he and Killua had pretty much gotten rid of all that anxiety. They got up at about noon because of their late night and crying session, to be honest both of them had benefited from that. They sat in a comfortable silence as they ate their lunch, Tanjiro and Zenitsu ate with them. Tage however, hadn't come back for lunch. Gon was feeling really hungry, but he didn't ask for blood. If Killua forgets, then I won't have it. I don't want to drink too much and hurt him. The problem was, animal blood didn't work anymore. He had tried having some last night and it didn't work even to slow his hunger anymore. And Killua's blood is so sweet and delicious, I don't want anyone else's. as he was doubting himself, he made sure to turn slightly away from Killua's direction. Killua could read the look on his face and determine how he was feeling in a matter of seconds, he didn't want Killua to worry about him more then he already was. I can't think of a way out of this...

Tanjiro didn't know how to feel about the two kids. They were definitely powerful, but they also seemed to have gone through so much. The way they talk about things like death and murder, but with a completely unworried and nonchalant attitude and scent. He understood that Gon might not be right in the head, but he wasn't exactly demonic. He just got a bit too overprotective of his friend, not all demons were the same in how they worked. But yesterday, after Gon and Killua had come home Killua started to give off a confusing scent. It was like, sadness? But not. Maybe anger? No that's not it either... and then a couple minutes later her felt an enormously strong wave of sadness come from their room. He had debated whether or not to check on them, but decided against it. I shouldn't pry, it's not right. The next morning he watched them both closely. Gon was way easier to read that Killua was for some reason, it was kind of strange how he couldn't get clear emotions from the white haired boy sometimes. Another thing he noticed, was that Killua forgot to remember to give Gon some of his blood.

They didn't talk as they ate, just sat in silence. That's odd, and their not even facing each other. When the two boys were together, both of their attentions were glued to each other. Today for some reason, Gon looked away and Killua didn't seem to notice. He saw Gon bite his lip a little and look down. Is he feeling hungry? Why doesn't he just ask? But then he smelled something. There was turmoil in his mind, like he wasn't sure what to do. I'll make up an excuse for Killua to leave before I question it. Killua was remarkable, he had overshot his kill count long ago and within a very short timeframe. But he wasn't getting the techniques, he only knew how to use two forms and he honestly wasn't very good at them. He couldn't use most of the abilities was were generally required for a demon slayer. So then how is he so good? I'd say he's pretty close to hashira level in terms of strength.

A few minutes passed and Tanjiro finally thought of something. "I've got a job for you Killua" he said. Killua glanced up with mild interest. "Hm?" he set aside his bowl of udon for a few seconds, he had honestly bought it instead of making it himself. "usually I do this myself but I have some things I need to do today" he handed Killua a list and he sighed. "why do these look like chores?" Zenitsu gave him a slightly shocked look, Tanjiro always did the household things and he did it on his own. Killua however, wouldn't know that. He would probably think that Tanjiro actually had something to do today and couldn't make it "as I said, I don't really have time for them today. It would be nice if you could complete the list for me" he saw Killua sigh heavily. "alright" he got up and walked out the door, he didn't even put on shoes or anything. He saw Gon look after him and Zenitsu finally spoke. "that was unlike you" Tanjiro rubbed the back of his head. "well I have a few questions to ask, and I can't do it while their together" he said in a low voice, just low enough to where Gon couldn't hear it.

Zenitsu nodded, "they worry me too, especially Killua. His thoughts are so... hard to hear" wait, is he getting the same feeling I am? How does he even do that? Gon was about to get up but he spoke before he could leave. "Gon" he turned and looked in Tanjiro's direction. "Yeah?" he walked over, tail wagging slightly. "I want to talk to you about something" he paused. "about what?" Tanjiro gestured to the part of the couch next to him and on the other side from Zenitsu, he walked over at sat down. "I can tell something's been bothering you" Gon stopped smiling and frowned slightly. "it's not a big deal" yes it is, I can tell how strong your emotions are. "your hungry aren't you" Gon flinched slightly. "N-No" his tail curled around his legs as he sat with his head on his knees, Tanjiro gave him a small smile. "it's not an issue it's just... why didn't you ask him?"

Gon bit his lip. "I don't like drinking Killua's blood" he could tell that Tanjiro was skeptical. "it's sweet and delicious but... what if I take too much and it hurts him? Killua's really good at hiding his true emotions and almost never lets me see when he's hurting" Gon's hands wrapped around his legs. "and yesterday..." he kind of felt like he shouldn't be talking about Killua behind his back, but he trusted Tanjiro and maybe he could do something to help. "yesterday he cried" Gon saw Tanjiro's eyes widen slightly, but he otherwise didn't react. "he kept saying something about how he was scared that I might be killed, or lose my humanity and he would have to watch me die" Gon willed himself not to cry again. "Killua's had an awful life, I'm his only real friend" Gon sniffled a little. "he wasn't taught how to make friends, or interact with people. He was locked up and forced to undergo intense training since he was 3 years old" Gon thought that was enough information for now, if Tanjiro wanted to ask more questions he could try asking Killua himself.

"Killua isn't a good person, not really" he said, that got him a few alarmed looks. That didn't come out right. "but he's not a bad person either" Gon wiped his eyes, he didn't want Killua to come back and see him crying. "here's something I'd like to ask" Tanjiro said. Gon nodded, "ok" he gave Gon a warm smile, that smile made him feel happy. It's so warm and friendly, but I can't place what it reminds me of. "so, I can smell emotions and Zenitsu can hear thoughts sometimes" his eyes started to gleam. "woah! You can smell emotions? I've always had a good nose but not that good. Well, sometimes I can smell anger but that's it" his tail uncurled and he crossed his legs as he sat, now attentive. "neither of us can get clear thoughts or feelings from Killua, do you know why that is?" Tanjiro asked. He beamed, "he's really good at hiding how he feels! Killua can also act really well. if he doesn't want you to know what he's thinking then you probably won't be able to, although I've gotten a bit better at reading his emotions and telling when he's genuine or not"

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To be continued...