The New Student (inotan)

Worry

Tanjiro didn't have fun at all. It wasn't anyone's fault, they were cracking jokes, and laughing. But, Tanjiro just couldn't get the look Inosuke had on his face out of his head.

"Hey Zenitsu, could you take Nezuko home for me?" Tanjiro asks.

"Oh- uh yeah, why don't you want to drive her?"

"I need to check up on Inosuke, I feel really bad for leaving him behind."

"Oh I know right man! Jeez I'm glad it wasn't just me, I hate him, but that Emi girl- how could she do that? That was so rude!" Zenitsu hops into his car. "Is it okay with you if I take her to my house?" He points at sleeping Nezuko in the passenger seat.

"Yeah, just be careful okay?"

"I didn't drink tonight, I'm completely sober!" Zenitsu chuckles and shuts his door while rolling his window down. "See you around man."

"Yeah" Tanjiros already on his way to his car as Zenitsu backs up from his parking spot.

Just as Tanjiro was opening his car door Emi jumps on his back.

"Can you give me a ride home?" She asks.

"No, I'm going to check up on Inosuke."

She gets off his back, "That scary dude?"

"Yeah him, and he's not scary. He's very kind." Tanjiro starts to get into his car.

"You're such a meanie! You can't just take me here and then leave me, I don't have a car!" She pulls him out by the arm.

"Emi-" Tanjiro starts, but doesn't finish. "Ugh fine get in."

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The whole car ride Emi would not stop talking. She talked for 30 minutes straight.

They arrive at her place, it's a middle class apartment. Not too big, but not small.

"Um-" Emi starts. "Do you mind if I get your number? I had a lot of fun and I would like to keep in touch."

Tanjiro sighs, "Yeah, give me your phone."

Emi's face lights up, and she hands her phone to him.

After she gets her phone back Tanjiros phone dings.

'Thanks for the #'

It's a text from Emi, so he can also save her number.

He doesn't respond, he's too focused on getting to Inosukes house.

Tanjiros texted Inosuke a bit, but he hasn't answered.

He's beyond worried. His palms are sweaty and gripping the steering wheel as tight as he can.

When Tanjiro arrives at Inosukes house, he isn't home.

Worry.

Worry is a give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. (credits: google)

Tanjiro starts to call Inosuke but there was no answer. It didn't even ring for long, meaning Inosuke either hung up, or his phone is off.

Tanjiro has no idea where his friend could be, he starts having a panic attack, breathing heavy, shaking. He feels ill, like he's going to throw up. He falls to his knees, partly because he feels dizzy, but also because his knees just gave up.

What if he got kidnapped, or hit by a car, or got caught up in a hit and run, or-
"Tanjiro?"

Tanjiro looks up to see Inosuke, holding a bag from a convenience store.

It has cup noodles and a bottle of water in it.

"Oh-" Inosuke drops the bag, "Are you okay?"

He squats down and looks Tanjiro in the eyes.

"What are you doing?" Inosuke smiles, it's genuine. He's not mad at Tanjiro at all.

Tanjiros eye go blurry and tears start falling down his cheeks. "I- I'm so sorry- I couldn't stop worrying about you. You looked so left out."

Inosuke wraps his arms around Tanjiro.

They stay like that till Tanjiro stops crying, they don't talk, just the sounds of the outside and sobs.

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Two chapters in one day 😨 Anyway! This one is a bit sad 😞 But don't worry! Next chapter will be happier.