Love's Assistant

The Love Hashira

(this was four months before Tanjiro and Nezuko were brought to headquarters. Y/n is 22)

I was meant to be a demon slayer, I would've been fine with a Mizunoto, but instead a demon in final selection had disabled me to the point I couldn't fight anymore, I had broken my spine, I was completely paralized for a while, even now I can barely feel anything.

I had to go through physical therapy to even walk or hold things anymore. I regained some feeling in my limbs but other than that I will never be able to wield a sword, I could easily break my back again.

For a while after becoming a Kakushi I wasn't allowed to help with anything but eventually I was allowed to help slightly with things like, carrying light things whenever their hands are full, bringing them food whenever they ask, bringing them new clothes whenever they're torn, sewing up their clothes, stuff like that.

I never spoke to the Hashira, only ever bowing my head as they spoke and doing whatever they needed, even then I was barely asked to do anything, it was almost any other Kakushi being told to do things.

Well that was until today, I was hiding in a bush, I had angered Shinazugawa so he was searching for me, I had accidentally soaked his clothing after tossing out a bucket of water from a window, I knew I'd be punished if he found me, I assume he'll beat me or force me to train with him.

He was coming closer to me before I heard the sweet voice of the Love Hashira calling out "Shinazugawa! Master is looking for you!" Kanroji spoke, causing Shinazugawa to grunt and rush off.

After a minute I saw a head pop over the bush, I covered my head, fearing that Shinazugawa hadn't actually left. "You can come out." it was Kanroji, she spoke in a hushed tone.

I jumped up the moment she sat down on the log, I quickly bowed at her feet. "Thank you, miss Kanroji..." I muttered, keeping my head bowed, I heard her giggle.

"Huh? oh no, you don't need to be scared of me! even though I'm a hashira I'm not going to force you to bow down to me, especially someone as adorable as you!" She giggled, causing me to snap my head up, staring up at her, flustered, causing her to giggle some more. "You really are so cute!"

"You... you're different from what I expected..." I mumbled as I looked up at her, still slightly flustered from her compliment, I thought all hashira's were assholes.

"Huh? I'm different from what you expected? I see..." She hummed, furrowing her brows, seemingly thinking.

"I'm sorry if I offended you-!" before I could bow my head again in apology she cut me off.

"No, I'm perfectly okay with that, why would I mind that?" Her eyebrows were still furrowed, she seemed slightly concerned.

"I assumed you'd be upset and see that as an insult to your coworkers, I should've worded it better!" I kept my head bowed.

"You're a strange one you are... but you're really adorable at the same time!" She reached forward to cup my face.

"Are... you saying that to tease me..?" My words came out as a whisper as I stared up at her.

"No, i call a lot of people that i meet adorable but you're definitely one of the cutest ones i've ever met that's for certain" She smiled down at me, her green eyes sparkling "so cute!" She squealed as I leaned slightly into her hand, looking away, my face feeling warm.

"You're... lying." I closed my eyes, still resting my head on her hand.

"Oh no I'm not over-exaggerating or anything I genuinely mean it!" I felt her move another hand onto my face, cupping my face with both hands. "When I find someone cute, I definitely want to call people adorable! I meet adorable people all the time!"

There was a moment of silence before she moved her hands away, I opened my eyes, looking at her, she patted the space next to her on the log.

"Come sit here, right next to me." She smiled, I slowly stood up and sat down on the opposite side of the log, she giggled behind her hand slightly before waving her hand slightly. "You don't have to sit that far away, come closer."

"Sorry..." I mumbled looking down at the ground and moving a few feet closer, still far away from her.

She shook her head and giggled some more. "That's all right, come here." She reached her hand out, reaching out to grab me even though I was far out of her reach.

I slowly moved closer until she was able to grab my sleeve, pulling me to sit only a few inches away from her, I felt my face get warmer again. "Isn't this... a bit close?" I spoke quietly, knowing she'd hear me.

"No, I don't mind at all. You really are adorable. I'd like to get to know you more." She smiled at me as she pressed her chest against my arm before she wrapped her arms around my arm.

"Oh look at the time, it's getting so late. Do you have somewhere to stay for the night?" She looked up at the sky, seeing that it was turning dark. I hadn't even realized it. I nodded my head and she gave me a smile before standing up. I slowly stood up as well. I stood taller than her.

"Ah, that's good! Well, if you would like, we can meet up again tomorrow!" She smiled up at me, hugging me tightly. I swear I heard my spine crack as she hugged me. I let out a loud sigh as the air escaped me before she slowly backed up, letting go of me.

"You... want to see me again?" I spoke softly as I looked down at her, my hands folded behind me.

"Of course I'd be happy to meet up with you, you seem really nice and you're so adorable. Here at noon I'll be here!" She waited until I nodded before she moved to leave, as she rushed away she looked back at me and waved. "I'll see you tomorrow, bye bye cutie!"

I felt my face go warm again. "Bye, miss Kanroji! I shouted after her before turning to go back to my minka.