Muinezu

Tanjiro's trust

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"Nezuko, I like you."

What?

I could hear a gasp escape Shinobu's lips and Inoskue just looked plain confused. Me though, I don't think my face could get any hotter.

Is he serious!? Is he just messing with me? Or.....Is he really serious?

I continued to stare wide eyed in shock at the confession of the teal haired boy. A sweet blush bloomed on Mui's cheeks and I knew than that he was serious.

"I'm sorry, what do you feel for my sister?" A gentle but strong voice questioned.

That voice!

Tanjiro!

Inoskue snapped his head up and leaped towards the still wounded Tanjiro.

"Inoksue! Stop! He's still injured!" Shinobu yelled. Her fake smile long gone, replaced with worry and slight panic.

"Tanjiro!" Inoskue cries, while hugging the brown eyed boy.

 He said his name right.

 Cute.

Shinobu rips Inoskue of her wounded patient, scowling in anger. Tanjiro sways a little but stands up.

"Good to see you too, Inoskue. I'm glad your okay." He smiles innocently.

"Okay!? The great lord Inoskue is always okay! No petty demon can get past this king!!" Inoskue beams clearly happy to have his friend back.

Tanjiro's eyes wander the room until he turns to face the boy who had just confessed to his little sister. Before he can say anything though I throw my self into my onee chans arms. I hug him as tightly as I can. 

He chuckles and hugs me back. 

"I missed you too, Nezuko."

After a lovely little reunion the questions I find myself not wanting to hear, come.

"I'm sorry, what did you say to my little sister?" Tanjiro says almost bitterly.

The room goes quiet.

"I said I like her." Muichiro responds instantly.

Tanjiro's brows furrow and he glares sharply.

"How did you come to like her. Did something happen while I was out?"

Mui's eyes find mine and he winks at me with his over confident light blue eyes.

"We spent some time together while you were on your mission." He beams. "Your sister is quite beautiful."

I blush and cover my face with my hands. He called me beautiful!

Tanjiro can not only see Muichiro's honesty but he can smell it as well. He looks at me trying to figure out how I feel.

"Nezuko do you like Muichiro?"

My breath catches in my throat and my heart jumps. That's a question I find myself asking a lot these days. With a shaking breath, clenched fists and don't forget a flushed face I give an answer that could get me killed.

"Hmmph!...Hmmph! Hmmh hmmn." =I think!... I think I like Muichiro!

Of course Mui's the only who understands me. His eyes widen and his smile grows.

"Hm.... Hmmph hmmph hnnn hmmmn hmmmhp." = But... I can't love Mui I'm a demon after all  and he's a hashira it would never work.

Mui frowns.

"Tanjiro..." Muichiro starts. "I really do like your little sister but I am not saying this to be in a relationship. I only wish for her to understand my feelings and besides were still young. I understand your protectiveness." 

As long as Muichiro understands that's all that matters. A demon with a human? A hashira even? It would never fly. I could be executed and Muichiro's reputation would surely fall. I don't believe they would kill him though, he's too valuable. 

Tanjiro stayed quiet for a few excruciating moments.

"Nezuko... You can do whatever your heart desires. I trust you."

My eyes start to water. Onee chan trusts me, I am so grateful to have such a kind older brother. 

I look at Muichiro, my heart is swarming with feelings.

"Hmmn! Hmmph hmmh hmmph hmmph hmmn!" = Muichiro, please wait for me! Wait for me to become human!

I know it sounds kinda cringy but these are my honest words.

Mui looked at me and slowly but surely nodded.

"Muichiro...did you really fall for Nezuko?" Shinobu stood hands clasped and brows furrowed.

"Yes." No hesitation could be found in Muichiro.

"You do realize how dangerous this could be? You can't love a demon!" She hissed.

Mui turned and glared at Shinobu.

"I know."

 "Do you realize that Nezuko could be executed for this!? This is stupid." Shinobu glared back.

"...Yes. We won't become a thing. I'm not a fool. we'll keep quiet, we won't do anything.."

The insect hashira sighed and rubbed the temples on her forehead. 

"Well if that's settled and you keep your word then I won't say anything. I have to take my leave now, I have patients to attend too."

"Thank you Shinobu sama. I'm sorry we took so much of your time. Thank you for looking after me." Replies a sweet Tanjiro.

Shinobu gives an honest smile before exiting the room. 

"Why does all this matter? Is it so bad that Muichiro likes Nezuko? What does that even mean? He doesn't have any reason to dislike her?" 

We all internally groan at the simple minded Inoskue.

Tanjiro stares at me and offers me a warm smile.

"I trust you Nezuko."