DEMON SLAYER ONESHOTS

Suke ➵ K. Tanjiro x H. Inosuke

Suke.

  That's what he'd call me. A simple nickname that would send my heart into a fluttering mess. I've never came to understand why or how it even happened. It just did.

  Tanjiro was a mystery to me; I've known him for two years, but there was so much that I was yet to understand of him. He was enthusiastic and very charming, he appealed to most girls. But, there was this distant look in his eyes: as if, he hadn't achieved what he most longed for.

I'm not a very good reader, I can't guess right off the bat what someone is feeling or thinking. However, Tanjiro was the exception. It's like we connected from the very start. I could almost sense every single thing yet know so little. It's very confusing.

Very. Confusing.

"Hey Suke!" Tanjiro called out to me, disturbing the train of thoughts running in my mind. I look at him, deeply into his eyes. They were beautiful, the sun bounced off those burgundy eyes; making them even more mesmerizing. I could feel my heart skip a beat.

I look away and respond, "Hey Monjiro.." He notices the small pause after, I can see his head tilt slightly in confusion through my peripheral vision. I didn't like when he did that. He tries way too hard to read into every little detail. It's like he can see right through me like I do with him.

"Are you alright?" Ah. There's that question. I absolutely hated it. He was very good at sensing lies, I'd know.

I sigh, scratching the back of my neck. Should I even answer? He knows exactly what I'd say and how to counter it. I'll just answer differently this time. "I don't know, I'm just thinking." I finally say, unable to meet his eyes.

  I couldn't. Not after what happened.

"Oh? You want to talk about it? You know I'm here for you, Suke." He whispers sweetly and I can already picture the look on his face.

That tender smile that he would only show to me.

Still, I didn't dare face him.

"Nah, I'm good. Go back to.." My voice was cut off by a semi-loud voice. I could feel my body freeze as the speaker got closer. It's her.

  How couldn't I notice the door open?

"Tanjiro..!" Kanao yelled out to her boyfriend, finally stopping in front of us. "I finally found you. Why are you alone in this ro—" She noticed me and I saw her tense up, her arm immediately linking through Tanjiro's. I couldn't help but scoff, she must feel threatened. 

I finally looked up at Tanjiro, seeing that distant look again in his eyes. He looked down to Kanao, his sweet smile never leaving his lips. "Hi, my beautiful flower." He greeted her with a kiss on the cheek, glancing at me for a quick second then looking away.

My heart ached at the sight, it fucking hurts. I couldn't stand this. How could he be with a girl that he knows he doesn't even love? I had no clue.

Is this how love works? Again, I didn't know.

My eyes dart over to Kanao, seeing her all giddy and lovesick. I felt pity for her. "Aw.. You're the sweetest, Tanjiro." She returns the kiss, leaning her head on his shoulder afterwards. Her smile dropped once she realized I was staring at her.

"Hi.. Inosuke.." She finally greets me.

"Hey." I look away, propping my cheek onto the palm of my hand. I leaned against the wall, looking out to the yard of the building. The window was insanely wide enough to brighten the room. It's ironic. I felt so empty and dull in contrast to the vibe the scenery gave out.