𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘈𝘮 𝘐 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘞𝘢𝘺? (𝘐𝘯𝘰𝘻𝘦𝘯)

୧♥⌠Chapter 19⌡♥୨

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February 5, XXXX

Today is the day Inosuke and Kotoha are discharged from the hospital. The doctors have recommended them to take lots of rest and try not to strain their bodies too much. Once they have settled themselves back at home, they immediately passed out into their rooms from the exhaustion and stress. 

The next day arrived, and the news about the Hashibira family has been discharged from the hospital spread quickly among mutuals. Inosuke decided to not go to school today and thought it was best to take care of his mother. Although lacking cooking skills, he still attempted to make his mother breakfast and watched tv with her. 

"Sweetie, you didn't have to take off another day of school for me. I really appreciate it though, but I'm worried you're going to be way behind than you already are" Kotoha gives a worried look. 

"Mum, I'm going to be fine stop worrying. I'm also staying home cuz I'm tired" Inosuke crosses his arm and slouches.

 Patting his head as a way to comfort him, Kotoha also seemed tired and a bit of guilt. "I'm sorry Inosuke. I should've watched where I was drivin-" "No mom! Inosuke doesn't want you to feel guilty! It's not your fault. It just...happened. Things happen mama, so stop blaming yourself! Or Imma cry!!" Inosuke held his tears back as if his life was depending on it.

His mom placed her hands onto her hands and began to sob. "But my baby is hurt and exhausted- e-even stressed! And it was all on his own mother!"

"Mom!! I told you to stop or I will start crying and I hate crying!! Mama it's not your fault please listen to Inosuke. Listen to me mama" his voiced cracked in the end and couldn't hold in the few tears that have fallen from his eyes. 

"O-okay your mom will listen to you don't worry" drying her tears with her hands bringing back her composure again. Inosuke gives her a tight hug and squeezes her gently. Few moments after comforting each other, a question popped into Kotoha's head.

"So...how has it been with Zenitsu?"

He tried to hide his fluster, but his heated face betrays him. "Uhhh good? Yeah good!! We're definitely good!!!"

Kotoha was a little surprised how he reacted from one simple question. Before she was able to ask more questions, a doorbell was rang. "Oh? I wonder who is that" Kotoha stood up to open the door.

The unexpected guest smiled and greeted Kotoha. He was holding something in his hands which seems like a gift. "Oh my goodness! Zenitsu what brings you here? And shouldn't you be at school??"

"Hehe hi~, I wanted to visit you guys once I heard you were discharged! And I made you some food to make sure you eat well!! And...also some for Inosuke *blushing* Speaking of him, is he doing okay??"

"Aww you are so kind thank you! And yes he's doing just fine! A bit tired though, but I know he'll love the food you made for him."

"Oh, should I come another time? I really just wanted to drop off the food ahah."

Back in the living room, Inosuke heard that it was Zenitsu. He immediately perked up listening in the conversation. When he heard Zenitsu was offering to leave, he quickly makes his appearance by peeking from behind Kotoha. "Boo!" 

"Eek! Inosuke!!" Though, seeing him made Zenitsu automatically jump into his arms and hugged him. "How have you been?? And I made food for you and your mom!"

"R-really? And Inosuke is always okay!! And now I'm happy!" 

Kotoha read the signals and found the answer to her own question. The joy she felt in her heart made her smile so brightly. "Okay! I'll put the food away for later since I just ate not too long ago. Zenitsu, you're welcome to come on in. But on one condition for you two, when going to the room, please leave the door open okay? I'll be off now" she walks away with the food in her hands.