The 10th Hashira - Rengoku X Reader

Chapter Eleven - The Motivating Misunderstanding

I'm awake. I'm looking at the same boring ceiling that I have seen over my many years of being in the estate. It never changes, it never inspires, and it only drives my insanity to an all time high. Gosh I've been in this bed healing for way too long! If I remain here another day I may just commit arson, genocide, mass destruction, or all three at once. 

I sit myself up, feeling the weight of my sunken shoulders push onto my healing wound. Yes, it is a little painful, but not as painful as sitting here for another second. I need a good mindset to heal quicker anyways, and I all I'm doing is simply bringing back my senses to a stable level. 

I crawl towards the sliding door to open it a crack, allowing a fresh breeze of cool air to sneak in and flow through my hair. Ah, refreshing. 

Suddenly fingers slip into the crack of my door appearing inches away from my face. The door slides open completely and I am in line sight of Rengoku's baggy pants. I quickly lean back out of surprise and find myself back planting onto my rooms floor rather harshly. 

"Sunshine! Are you okay? Why are you moving in such a state? You've only been healing for a few days now so please take it easy," his hand slides under my waist and helps me back into an upright position. Only a few days? Feels like months, or was that just because the ceiling was messing with my sanity?

"I was really craving some fresh air, I thought I would go mad just lying there for another second," I am a very picky patient it seems.

"Is that the issue? I can give you some support if you would like to go for a little walk around the estate," he is my savior.

"Yes! Please," I may have answered too suddenly, but man am I desperate to leave this confining space that sucks every ounce of my personality and will to live. 

"Alright, sit tight for a second then," the blanket from my futon is wrapped around me until I feel like I am being swaddled. Rengoku gives me strong mother vibes... And now he is lifting me onto his back. My legs land at both of his sides, and I can rest my injured chest and overthinking head on his back and shoulders. Having a back this broad and attractive is not only a crime but a cardinal sin. Does that make it more kinky to think of it that way? NO! Stop, nature is beautiful, let's pay attention to natures intended attractive features!

"There we are! Are you comfortable? Any pain?" he gently pats my back, bringing me back to reality.

"It's very comfortable. I feel very safe," I am basically strapped to Rengoku's back like a backpack. I am not going anywhere anytime soon.

"Oh? That's great! Better than I even imagined. Let's go for that short walk then, and make sure to let me know if you feel cold or uncomfortable at any moment," and so we set off. It was a bit chilly, but it was better than sweating like a pig and doing nothing. Sorry...being in a room for a long period of time is the most tactful form of torture for me. I will continuously talk about it as well till I get over it. 

"Ah! Y-Yaku!" I see his figure shoveling snow off the pathways a short distance away. At the sound of my voice he immediately shoots up and he swerves his head towards my direction. The shovel leaves his hand and he rushes over to us, fumbling through the piles of snow he has not yet shoveled. 

"Oh my goodness! You are alright!" I release the hand I had grasping Rengoku's back and held it out to give Yaku some reassurance. He quickly grabs me and brings my hand to his bowed forehead. 

"A...are you crying?!" this is not the first time I have been injured, Yaku has never cried before though. 

"I'm sorry... it's just that you have at least been conscious every time you have returned with an injury, no matter how terrible it was. I really thought you may not wake up again," I am baffled. He does have a point though, but I can't say the only reason I was passed out when we returned to the estate was because being cradled in Rengoku's arms was incredibly soothing. Like I said, he gives off strong mother vibes....he is a sexy mother....no....no that's not right. 

"Ahaha, I'm sorry for the scare. But you know I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, not if I have anything to say about it."

Yaku begins to raise his head to respond when Rengoku's arm that was supporting one of my thighs lets go, only to grab the wrist Yaku had hold of. 

"Hello there! Yaku I presume? I am Kyojuro Rengoku! It is nice to meet you," Yaku releases my hand and Rengoku places it back onto his shoulder for me. My hanging thigh once again gets some support as well. 

"Ah, I'm sorry I have been rude. Yes, I am Yaku, it is nice to meet you Kyojuro Rengoku. Is Rengoku alright?" Rengoku gives an enthusiastic nod. At this Yaku looks back to me, then to Rengoku, then back to me. "Oh? I hope you guys have a nice outing then. I cleared most of the path around the estate, so it shouldn't be too daunting. I will come see you in the afternoon to give you some of the latest sweets I made," Yaku reaches over and brushes the hair from my face before bowing to Rengoku and returning to his work. 

And before I knew it, our walk was done. I was stuck fantasizing about Rengoku's back while also thinking about what sweets Yaku could have been talking about. As Rengoku sets me down on my futon, I stare off into space realizing the opportunity I finally got to leave my room was wasted on daydreaming. 

"Haha! Every time you're kissed by the cold you turn so red and adorable," he gently rubs the side of my cheek with his hand. 

"I can't help it!" I brush his hand off rapidly, once again embarrassed. Seems like this is something I feel a lot around him. Embarrassment mixed with shame. 

"I'm sorry. I will make sure to ask next time! You are just so irresistible sometimes," shoot, I didn't want him to apologies, even if he plays it off so handsomely.

"It's not that...you can do whatever you want, I just sometimes feel a bit surprised and embarrassed, especially when it comes to you," Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Calm down. Calm down. Honesty is the best. Right? Yes? Was I too straightforward about my feelings? Will I scare him now?

"Only with me?" He asks. You know, he focuses on the parts that are the most humiliating, but he also realizes they are the most important parts. I give him a slow nod while maintaining eye contact with the floor. 

Before I know it the blanket is ripped off of me and my back is in contact with the ground once again. Rengoku is laying on my chest, hugging me gently, being sure not to apply pressure to my wound. 

"Just with me? Not with anyone else? Not even Yaku?" did our meeting with Yaku make him feel insecure. I don't want him to feel that way.

"No one, not even Yaku. Only you," I run my fingers into his hair and he snuggles himself more into my chest. However, this loving moment does not last long because the hands that were so gingerly wrapped around me find my thighs and swiftly open them so he can lay himself between them. 

"U-um, so, you know..." I don't want to imply anything towards his sudden actions, but I am also worried that any extraneous actions in my injured state could cause long term repercussions. 

"Don't worry, I will be gentle. I will not do anything to make you uncomfortable," his reassurance is compelling, until I see him lower himself towards my nether regions. Woaaahh, um, wait wait wait! "Are you okay with me doing this?" Rengoku lifts his head, making sure to look me in the eyes to hear my answer. Jeez, when he is this earnest, how can I not feel swayed, and maybe even a little excited.

"Yes, I am okay with it."