When you appeared || obanai x reader

Chapter 10: Bonds Deepening

As the days passed, Y/N and Obanai found themselves growing closer, their connection deepening with each passing moment. The initial strangeness of their circumstances had given way to a sense of companionship that neither had expected. Y/N had overcome her fear of Kaburamaru, and she interacted with the snake as if it were an everyday human being.

Obanai, in particular, had noticed the gentle kindness that radiated from Y/N. Her compassion and warm-hearted nature were rare qualities in the harsh world he had known. He found himself drawn to her presence, her laughter becoming a source of comfort in his life.

In his own thoughts, Obanai contemplated the change that had come over him since meeting Y/N. He had always been stoic and focused, his emotions tightly controlled. Yet, around Y/N, he found himself experiencing emotions he hadn't felt in a long time. It was a puzzle he couldn't quite solve.

One day, he set out to find Y/N, a feeling of anticipation gnawing at him. He followed the sound of her voice, drawn to her like a moth to a flame. There she was, sitting on the floor, engrossed in a conversation with Kaburamaru.

"Oh, Kaburamaru, what if you and Obanai have to go back... I don't want to be alone again," Y/N confided in the snake. Her words struck Obanai deeply. She believed he might leave, and he wished he could reassure her that she wouldn't be alone again.

For a moment, he lingered in the shadows, silently observing Y/N. Her vulnerability touched him, and he realized that he had developed feelings for her, feelings he hadn't expected. It was a complex mix of emotions, a blend of admiration, attraction, and a desire to protect her from any harm.

Obanai knew that their time together was uncertain. The circumstances that had brought him to this world were still a mystery, and he couldn't guarantee what the future held. But in that moment, as he watched Y/N and Kaburamaru, he vowed to be there for her as long as he could.

With a silent determination, he made his presence known, stepping into the room with a soft smile. "You won't be alone, Y/N," he assured her, his voice filled with sincerity. "I'll stay by your side, no matter what."

Y/N turned to him, her eyes filled with gratitude and surprise. She hadn't expected his reassurance, and yet, it warmed her heart in ways she couldn't describe. It was a promise, unspoken yet deeply felt, that their bond was stronger than any uncertainties the future might bring.
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