◇INDIGO◇ (Inosuke x OC)

Chapter 21

Here's the kazumi design I had posted in my artbook just not scratched out this time

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KAZUMI'S P.O.V.

I sighed as I listened to Zenitsu train with the girls. He giggled loudly, probably being perverted.

I thought back to when Zenitsu dragged the others outside, and the conversation they had. Why was Inosuke defending me? The way he talked about me caused my heart to flutter. But that was nothing compared to when he came in and suddenly started picking me up. He was only doing that to prove with strength though. Part of me wanted that to be something more...

Hold on...

There's no way...

This feeling... I feel different around Inosuke. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just feel... better around him. I don't know what it is about him. Maybe it's the way he doesn't care about anything. Maybe it's the way he just let's loose. Perhaps his loud voice, and his confidence. His honesty, or his strength. Maybe it's his perseverance, or the way he can make me laugh.

Oh god. When did I develop feelings for Inosuke?!

I slightly pulled at my hair, tensing up. Inosuke of all people?! I doubt he even knows what love is. All he cares about is fighting, there's no way I'd have a chance with him.

"Kazumi?" Tanjiro's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. "Are you alright?"

"O-Oh. Yes, sorry." I replied with a small smile, bowing slightly out of habit.

"I'm just a bit distracted." I admitted, letting out a quiet sigh.

"Really? About what?" Tanjiro asked, the curiosity rising in his tone.

"N-Nothing!" I quickly exclaimed, a pink hue dusting my cheeks.

"I win!" Zenitsu screamed, and I sensed him grab Aoi firmly as he won their game of tag. The girl quickly slapped him, sending him pummeling to the ground.

"I may have won the battle, but I lost the war." Zenitsu groaned, rubbing his cheek.

"I WANNA WIN TOO!" Inosuke yelled, running off to train. He splashed the cups of water on Aoi, winning his round. When it came to tag, he caught Aoi, hanging her upside down by the ankles.

I sat at the table in front of the girl, who I learned was Kanao. I had already beat Aoi in the other two games. I liked Kanao. She was quiet, and tranquil. She reminded me of a calm pond. Her vibrations and movements were gentle and graceful, so I found her presence quite soothing. I focused on the cups in front of me.

My hand shot out, quickly reaching for a cup. Kanao blocked me, then she reached out for a cup. I swiftly blocked her hand, reaching for a cup of my own. She blocked me, then quickly picked up a cup, splashing it onto my face. I blinked a couple times, shaking the water from my face. I smiled, giving a small bow to the girl, and she quietly did the same.

Our game of tag went on for a little while. It eventually ended with Kanao beating me. I panted, tired from the day full of training. No matter how hard any of us tried, nobody could beat Kanao.

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3RD PERSON P.O.V.

A couple days have gone by since then, and both Zenitsu and Inosuke stopped training, leaving Kazumi and Tanjiro to try and beat Kanao.

Inosuke grumbled as he walked down the hallway. Tanjiro and Kazumi were training, and he needed to clear his head. Much to his frustration, Kazumi invaded his mind. He didn't know why he was thinking about her. He was confused, and didn't know what to do. He hesitated before entering the hospital room, seeing Zenitsu sitting up in his bed.