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~*~ You always wanted to become a slayer, just like Rengoku. Almost everyday, you watch Rengoku train his best from afar with a smile on your face.
This day wasn't really different from the others so far, as you find Rengoku on the front porch, eating what looks like a tray of small snacks. Rengoku was yelling something eachtime he took a bit out of an edible food.
You deicided to approach him and ask him yourself. Taking one step forward, makes you more nervous than usual. The words Rengoku were yelling over and over were more clearly. It sounded like a 'tasty' word.
Rengoku eventually noticed your shadow as he stopped eating for a bit, lifting his head to find a completely nervous you infront of himself. A small tilt to the head with a smile from Rengoku was all needed for you to immediately breakdown into a hard blush.
"Hm? Is everything alright?" Rengoku's smile dropped a bit as he questioned, observing your features with a blink as he grew concerned. You gave a quick nod to your head, calming down before you spoke.
"Rengoku sir, I um..." You pause, looking into his golden and red eyes. Rengoku didn't look like he was going to blink anytime soon. You took a breath. "How do I become a slayer.. like you?" You spit the question out in a rush. Rengoku finally blinking, replied with a laugh.
You looked at him with confusion for a moment before he actually answered your question. "Prehaps, you're asking me to train you?" Rengoku asked with a big smile. You flinch, noticing he got the message right away. You gave a slow nod, dipping your head.
Rengoku lifted your chin up a bit, so you could see his pure face. "Don't worry! There's no need to be sad!" Rengoku patted your head as you held your breath for a bit, forcing your body to maintain itself.
"Oh, um, sir?" You get his attention. "I'm Y/N L/N.." You mutter, Rengoku chuckled a bit under his breath. "I'm Kyojuro Rengoku! Nice to meet you, young L/N!" Rengoku held out his hand for a friendly shake. Without hesitation, you shook his hand with a bigger and more visible shade of pink on your face. Rengoku definitely noticed it, but didn't question.
You both decided to train today, since there was still a bit of light outside. There was a wooden sword, made for training that was given to you. You copy Rengoku's stance as told, you both swing your swords a couple of times before your arms grow sore.
You eventually drop the wooden sword, tensing at the pain that was cramping in your arms. Rengoku softly patted your back, causing you to flinch a bit. "Don't worry! This is normal for newbies. Take a break whenever you like!" Rengoku gave a bright smile, causing you to push forward and try once again.
Days went on of training as your body wasn't used to it yet. You decide to take a day break, resting on the front porch with a calm breeze. Rengoku ran across you with another tray of snacks scattered on the tray. A bitten rice ball was in his mouth as he made eye contact with you.
Rengoku not taking the time to chew the rice ball, swallowed the rest of it. "We meet again, young L/N!" Rengoku chuckled, placing the tray and himself next to you. You froze a bit, dipping your head.
Rengoku let out an exhale, a small smile remaining on his face. "Is everything alright?" Rengoku paused. "You seem a bit nervous around me. Is it something I perhaps did incorrectly?" Rengoku questioned, blinking a couple of times.
"No, no, no! You're fine..!" You quickly reply, shaking your head in a 'no' gesture. You shut your eyes for a moment, searching for the right words to speak. "Rengoku." You get his attention.
You open your eyes again, looking at your sandals above the pebbled ground. "Ever since I've seen you, you've always been a part of me. A strong part of me." You mutter, Rengoku stared a bit before he spoke.
"We've met days ago if I recall correctly." Rengoku blinked. You shook your head a bit. "I've known you more than those days. It's been months. Some might say a year?" You reply, Rengoku pauses for a bit.
"I see. You've known me before those days?" Rengoku crossed his arms, tilting his head once again. You gave a slow, hesitant nod.
"Ah. So, what do you possibly mean by 'a strong part of me'?" Rengoku questioned again. You inhaled sharply, forcing your body to calm itself a bit before confessing. You ball up your hands, quickly relaxing them as they unravel.
"Rengoku. I love you." You mutter, dipping your head as your body shook a little. You heard a small chuckle from Rengoku. Rengoku leaned forward to see your face. "Aha! No worries about being true to yourself. L/N, even though I just met you, I'll take this love as a gift throughout my life!" Rengoku gave a bright smile again.
You gave a nod, hugging him for awhile before small tears filled up in your eyes. Small sobs were heard under your breath, Rengoku hugging you back with a tight grasp. "Don't cry..!" Rengoku comforted you for a bit. The hug lasted for a good two minutes before you both let go of each other.
You cling to his arm, stopping your sobbing. You grew drowsy, though you were from the very start. Rengoku wrapped his arm around your body, setting his haori across both of your laps with a smile. You eventually dozed off with a faint smile on your face.
~*~ How can you not love this passionate flame ball of joy?
