𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑶𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅

Just Friends...?

⚠TW⚠

-Hurt/Comfort
-Tooth-Rotting Fluff
-Very Mild Smut
-Tanjiro Angst
-Comforting Zenitsu

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No POV

Zenitsu walked around the home that he shared with his friends, his eyes sagging. Ever since they had found Genya's body, everything had changed.

Zenitsu barely slept at night, listening for demons almost 24/7.

Kanao was even quieter than usual, only an occasional "hello", "good morning", or "good night" escaping her lips.

Inosuke seemed less lively than usual. Since their friend's death, he had challenged nobody to fight, instead continously sharpening his swords while muttering to himself.

Nezuko mostly only spent time with Kanao and Tanjiro, but Tanjiro... he had changed most of all.

He distanced himself from everyone, even his sister, even Zenitsu, the one he thought he loved.

Zenitsu could hear him crying softly in his room each night. Tonight he couldn't stand it. It tore his heart to pieces.

He opened the door to Tanjiro's room, startling the boy.

Wordlessly the blonde walked over to him and pulled him up, wrapping his arms around him and hugging him tightly, not letting go.

The tears running down Tanjiro's face only ran harder as he sobbed into Zenitsu's shoulder. The blonde said nothing, merely letting him let it all out.

As he was a "crybaby", he knew about just needing to cry sometimes, no words needed. Whether serious or childish.

He hugged Tanjiro harder, closing his eyes as his left hand came to rest on the back of his maroon hair, holding him closer.

As he quieted down, Zenitsu pulled away. He sat down with Tanjiro, wiping away his remaining tears and resting his hands on his shoulders.

"Why is it still bothering you?" Zenitsu asked softly. "Remember what I told you? Genya is with Rengoku now. He's happy. Safe."

"I-I," Tanjiro stuttered. Tears formed in his eyes again as he spoke.

"I-It's a-all my f-fault, Zen!" he stuttered out. "Just like with my family! It's my fault, it's my fault, it's my-"

SMACK!

Tanjiro was interrupted as Zenitsu slapped him across the face.

The blonde then put his hands on both of the maroon-haired boy's cheeks, looking him straight in the eyes.

"Shut up!" he yelled. "Stop telling yourself that! It's not your fault Lowermoon 4 decided to attack while we were gone! It's not your fault Genya was taken by surprise! It's. Not. Your. Fault!!!"

Tanjiro's eyes were wide as Zenitsu yelled at him. He was frozen. In the middle of the blonde's rant he did something. Something he never thought he would have the courage to do.

He grabbed Zenitsu's yellow haori and pulled him closer, their lips meeting. Tanjiro's eyes were closed while Zenitsu's were wide open, both of their faces red.

After a bit Tanjiro pulled away. He looked Zenitsu in the eyes. Those beautiful golden eyes...

"I-I... I'm sorry, Zen... I know I shouldn't blame myself but when I saw Genya laying there, dead..." he gulped. "I couldn't help but remember my family... I couldn't help but blame myself, thinking there must've been something I could've done to prevent it..."

As he spoke, Zenitsu just stared at him, eyes still wide open, face still bright red. As the maroon-haired boy rambled on, Zenitsu pulled him back in and their lips met once more.

They pulled away, staring at each other. Then they kissed again, both craving each other's taste.

Zenitsu licked the other's bottom lip and he opened his mouth. The blonde stuck his tongue in, exploring the other's mouth.

As he did, his arms wrapped around Tanjiro's waist, traveling around his body. The other's arms were around his neck, holding the back of his head, pulling him deeper into the kiss.

Tanjiro let out a small moan and they both froze. They broke away from the kiss, saliva running from both of their mouths. They blinked at each other before Tanjiro looked down. Zenitsu followed his gaze and his face turned redder.

There was a very visible tent in his pants, as there was in Tanjiro's also. They looked at each other, then back at their boners, then back at each other.

Tanjiro was positively steaming at this point. "Z-Zen-" He cut off as the blonde kissed his cheek softly.

Zenitsu giggled. "That's one way to thank me for comforting you." He winked, and Tanjiro blushed even more, if physically possible.

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a... 'problem' to take care of." He smiled and walked out of the room, leaving Tanjiro sitting on the floor.

Wha... What the fuck just happened?!

He stared at the door, blinking. Is Zenitsu going to just brush off the fact that we MADE OUT?!

He shook his head furiously. Whatever, Tanjiro. It's fine. You only kissed because you were caught in the moment. Zenitsu more than likely doesn't have feelings for you anyway.

He smiled sheepishly and went to lay in his bed, attempting to take care of his own 'problem.'

Meanwhile with Zenitsu...

G A Y P A N I C .

AHHHH! YOU JUST MADE OUT WITH SOMEONE. AND NOT JUST SOMEONE... IT WAS TANJIRO FOR MUZAN JACKSON'S SAKE!!!

He gripped his hair, frustrated. At least we didn't go too far...

But... did I want us to go too far?

He shook his head as he sat in his room. He let out a puff of air and closed his eyes.

No, Zenitsu... that would've been bad. Besides, Tanjiro doesn't feel that way about you. He was only thanking you for being a good friend.

Zenitsu cringed at the word. Friend.

Was that all he was ever going to be to Tanjiro? His best friend?

He frowned. He didn't like that thought. He didn't like that thought at all.

He sighed in defeat as he finally admitted it to himself.

Just face it, you can't deny it anymore. You're in love with Tanjiro.

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Thank you all so much for reading! I wanted to give it a break from the fighting and angst, so I made this fluff chapter!

Will Zenitsu and Tanjiro ever discover that their feelings are reciprocated? Will they ever stop being so stupid?

I hope you enjoyed! ♤♡◇♧

Word count: 1035