NOTE: Hello, sarcxsm178! This one's for youuu! Please forgive me for the plot of the story ಥ_ಥ
A loud growl from the distance erupted in the air as you continued running. Your heart is pounding and your feet keep on moving forward. You have to keep going if you want to live—if you want to get away from the demon chasing you. Tears start to blur your eyesight and you can feel the cramp creeping on your legs. The path that you're running onto is a rice field, and the only thing that gives the light in your way is the moon.
If you hadn't taken too much time searching for herbal medicines in the forest, the night wouldn't had catch up to you. And, the worst thing wouldn't have happened, you encountered a hungry demon.
Before he could jump up to you, your feet drag you away from him. But, he's getting closer and closer.
The distance between you and the demon is just by a hairline when you felt a swift gush of the wind run past you. The sudden impact made you fall to your knees and prepared yourself on getting killed as a shadow loomed over you.
"Are you okay?"
You looked up—seeing a muscular man crouching in front of you. He wasn't the demon that was running after you.
Still in shock, you move your head around to see your surroundings—a headless demon is resting on the paddy field.
"Are you okay?" The man repeated as he stands up and extended his hand to you.
You put your shaking hand on his large palm and felt his tight hold as he pulled you to stand up. Your tired legs instantly give up, making your body fall on him—he catches you promptly.
"T-Thank you..." You shyly mumbled, feeling your face blushing at the close proximity. His chest felt sturdy and his hands on your waist felt right. "May I know your name?"
"Tengen," he answered after letting you stand on your own, "Tengen Uzui, the most flamboyant Demon Hunter!"
"Thank you so much, Tengen-san." You bowed respectfully at him, "I owe you my life. Let me service you at my house as payment."
Tengen's ears perked up, he's used to getting service to the houses with Wisteria Crest. Maybe accepting a commoner's invitation wouldn't be a bad idea. And, declining your offer will be disrespectful on your part.
He agreed after knowing your name.
The walk towards your home was long, but it wasn't terrifying, especially after Tengen assured you that he'll protect you. He wasn't one to deny you in a conversation too, he uses flashy words, and his physical existence is flashy as well. You found out that he likes to be flamboyant and wants everything to be extravagant. He grins as he talks about the flashy things he had done and you couldn't help yourself get attracted to him.
When you reached your humble home, your door was small for him that he had to duck his head upon entering. Your home is small as you live currently alone, consisting of a small kitchen area, and a few feet away is your living room—and bedroom combo since you just had a futon to sleep on.
"Please make yourself comfortable, Tengen-san." You saw how he took a seat in the middle of your living room floor and your house looked smaller with his big presence. "I'll make you a tea, please wait a moment."
