Cold Breeze|| Sanemi x Reader

4

I shuffle and turn in my futon, having a nightmare. 

"Please! Stop it!" I yell out to the monster that lies before me. "What? What's wrong? Are you perhaps scared?" It chuckles. I'm backed up in a corner, there's nothing I can do. It begins getting closer to me. It's cheeky smile glaring down at me. "No! I don't want to die!" I squint, covering myself with my hands. "Don't worry dear, I'll make this nice and painless for you." It slurs, bending down to my level. It's eyes pierce into mine, before lunging at my neck. 

"AHHHHHH!!!" I scream, jumping up. I'm covered in sweat, and breathing heavily. My clothes stick to my skin, dampened. 

"Wh-what happened.." I mutter to myself, rubbing my throbbing head. "Ugh, that doesn't matter. Has Shinazugawa-San come back yet?" I wonder to myself getting up and walking over to my shoji, opening it. My eye land on Sanemi's shoji. I waddle myself over and glance in, seeing he's not in there. "Well, there's still a chance he's still here.." I whisper. 

I then check every inch of his estate, him no where to be found. I sigh and pour myself a glass of water, gulping it down to get rid of my raspy voice. 

I'm feeling empty, I never thought I could feel such despair because of some silly harsh man who has no manners. But then again, he said he was worried sick for me about two days ago. Is it because.. He's the only person I feel close to now, ever since my family got slaughtered..?

Do I like hi- No, no! He doesn't have any respect for anyone, at least that's in my prospective! He treats everyone as if he's the better version of good. There's no way I could fall for a man like that.. But then again- No! No buts, just get out of my head already! 

I take deep breaths calming myself from my crazy scenarios. I should just try to wake myself up with a nice warm breakfast.. I think to myself. 

. . .

Gosh, I sure am stuffed, maybe I should head out for the day and talk to some Hashira. I should also gather some berries to share with them. As I head out, I again grab the basket on the small terrace, wandering off to go find berries. After I had gathered enough, I went back to the estate and washed them since they were raw. "Lady Kanroji is going to love these strawberries." I sprinkle the berries with a little bit of sugar to make them sweet. 

I then set of to Demon Slayers' headquarters. While walking down the dirt path, I thought I had spotted Sanemi, but it was just the Sound Pillar guy. Not gonna lie, he was quite handsome.. "Oh, hey pretty lady! Long time no see!" He runs over to me. Woah, he was as tall as a tree from my height. I think his name was Tengen Uzui? "Are you Uzui-San?" I ask. He smiles and nods, putting a thumbs up. He kind of reminds me of Kyojuro, they sort of have the same personality, but except Uzui-San is kind of flirty. 

"Oh my, uhm, may I have one!?" He says, looking at my basket full of berries. "Mhm, take as many as you please, but don't eat them all, I sort of gathered them for all of the Hashira." I smile, sweetly loaning him the basket. He takes about five and stuffs them in his mouth. "Mmmhh, these taste just like my wiv- I mean my uh, my crow.." He says, a nervous look plastered on his face. 

Well, that was unexpected. I think he was about to say wife, but he added a v.. Does that mean, he has 2 or more wives!? He should not be flirting with me. But again, I don't know if was meaning to say wife or not. Ugh, I'm digging too deep into the smallest things. I nod, pretending I didn't hear what he said. "Y-Your crow!?" I say, trying to sound surprised. "I mean no, uh, my uhm.. I forgot, heh heh.." He rubs his temple. I sigh, and wave. "Well bye, I'll be off then." 

"W-Wait, may I accompany you on your walk? I was actually headed early for a meeting." He says. I smile and nod. 

We walk in silence for a few minutes before I say something, "So are you like dating anyone?" I ask. He looks over at me, but I don't look back because I'm too embarrassed to face him after what I had just said. "U-Uhm, I have three wives? Are you trying to be my fourth?" He smirks, playing around. "Uh, no, it's just that you almost said wives earlier. And what do you mean by they taste? Are you a demon?" I say, utterly suspicious. "Uhm, no.. I uh.. I meant a kiss!" He says anxiously. 

"Uh, okay weird.." 

As we continue walking, we see from afar the Ubuyashiki terrace, where meetings take place. "Ah, all Hashira are gathered there. You can give out your berries." Tengen pats my shoulder. Goodness his whole palm covers my shoulder. "Hey, guys! Y/N is here~" He shouts at the Hashira catching their attention. "Kyaa! Berries!" Mitsuri holds her cheeks. 

"I love berries!" Kyojuro says, loud and proud. I walk over, unable to control my smile. Everyone gathers around. "Who are you? Are you a new Hashira?" Tokito-San says pointing at me. Huh? Didn't we meet like two weeks ago? "I'm Y/N, a civilian." 

Muichiro stares at me, trying to remember me I suppose. Poor kid, he must have short term memory loss, or that's what I think. "You are such a kind soul, thinking for us in such a manner, thank you for preparing us a quick snack." Gyomei, the Stone Pillar says. I smile, "Oh it was nothing, I just want to see everyone happy. 

All the Hashira feast on the goods except Iguro-San. I walk over to him, taking a seat. "Do you want a strawberry?" I ask holding one. At first he looked at it and looked at me. He didn't say anything though. "Uhm," I look at his mask, "Do you have a scar? An eating disorder?" I ask, trying to understand why he won't eat. 

"I have a scar.." He responds. 

I smile softly, "No one will judge you for your appearance, we're only humans after all. So please enjoy my snack." I say, holding up the strawberry. I feel him smile through his mask. He gladly takes the strawberry from my hand, pulling his mask down, revealing a scar all the way across his mouth. I pause for a moment. "You look very pretty." I squint. 

Obanai blushes and looks away, plopping the berry in his mouth. "Thank you.." He muffles. 

I giggle at his shyness. After awhile, the berries were all gone, and Oyakata-Sama finally arrives. They all bow to him except me. I never really had this experience. Obanai whispers to me, and tells me to bow down, so I do as told. 

"Hello my children.." He says, his calming voice soothing the human ears. "As you all may know, the Kamado boy, is now recovering at the Butterfly Mansion," He takes a breath, "I have decided to bring him on a mission with a Hashira." He smiles. 

Everyone nods. "I have chosen Kyojuro Rengoku. The mission is on the Mugen Train, it seems everyone who got on the train would suddenly disappear from sight." 

. . .

Everyone stretched and bent their knees after the long lecture. Kyojuro walked up to me. "Hello, Y/N, how have you been?" He asks me. I smile and respond, "I am fine, yourself?" 

'I am great, I feel happy that I will be going on a mission with another Demon Slayer. That means I will get to know them better!" He says loudly with a smile. "I love your smile, it comforts me.." I blurt. "Well, I am happy to know that. I in fact love your smile, it brings me happiness and joy!" He smiles more. 

I didn't know people could be this sweet.. It satisfies and inspires me to be extra nice to someone even if they don't deserve it.

I talked to all the Hashira, getting to know them more better. I probably talked to Gyomei the most since he was so kind hearted. He told me about his past and it broke my heart. Young kids can be so spoiled, you know? 

After at least thirty minutes, the Demon Slayer's entrance was barged open by people named Kakushi? 

And what I saw.. Was terribly horrifying.. 

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