Light Up My World (Kamado Tanjiro X Reader X Tokito Muichiro)

Chapter 15

Previously on Chapter 14

After a while, I finally calmed down. He gently wipe the tears from my face with his hands. "Don't cry, Y/N. My hand is okay..." he said. I just smile weakly at what he said. Any later, he would've lost his hand. But I'm glad we can still save it. I've got to be more careful next time, so it won't happen again.

-Exhaustion-

Y/N P.O.V

My training with Luana continues. Each time she would rise up the intensity level. Which means, the next level would be harder than the previous ones. I'm starting to feel tired. But I keep my exhaustion to myself. I want to try harder and be stronger.

I drop on my knees after finally managing to kill the demon Luana has materialized. Luana stares at me with a worried gaze. She walks up to me and leans down to be on the same eye-level as me.

Are you okay? She asked. I nod my head lightly. I try to stand up, but my knees are shaky which makes me fall right back on the ground. Clearly you're not. I think you should take a break for a couple of days. If you go on like this. You'll only going to get yourself hurt... she said. I let out a sigh at what she said.

I know I can't argue with Luana when she already use that tone. Trying to argue with her would only make her angry, and Luana isn't someone I like to see angry. She can be very scary when something upsets her. Well, I learnt that the hard way when I made a wrong step during training. She's even scarier than a demon.

Man, I should've known better that I won't be able to hide my exhaustion. She's bound to find out soon or later. "Alright... a break seems nice" I said, nodding my head lightly. She smiles softly at me. She lift her hand, gently ruffling my hair before she vanishes from my sight. I let out a sigh and let myself drop back on the ground. I stay silent as I stare at the night sky. The stars decorating the sky with their beautiful glittering lights.

"I didn't expect to find you still training at a time like this" a voice said, making me jump. I turn my head to see the Mist Hashira. His turquoise eyes make contact with mine. I watch as he walks over to me. "You don't seem like the type to push oneself beyond limits. But seems like you've exceeded my expectations" he said.

I try to stand up because it wouldn't be nice to lay down when he's around. But my knees gave up even before I manage to stand straight. I shut my eyes tightly as I fall forward, bracing myself for an impact. But instead, I feel a pair of arms around me. I open my eyes, making eye-contact with a pair of turquoise eyes.

"Seems like you've exhaust yourself" he said. I just give him a weak smile. I'm even too tired to even speak right now. My eyes roll back as my whole body went limp. I feel darkness consuming me as I lose my consciousness.

Muichiro P.O.V

I don't know why my body react the way it is. Why did I catch her body as she fell? I just know this girl. So why'd I care if she gets hurt?

I lower my body into a kneeling position. I just stare at her face as her head rested against my chest. Her feature looks gentle. I slowly lift my hand, gently cupping her cheek. Her skin feels soft to the touch. She's... beautiful.

I notice her body feels quite warm. Seems like she's having a fever. I let out a sigh. She reminds me of myself. When I first brought to the Headquarter. I trained myself hard to the point I was coughing up blood.

I gently place my hands behind her knees and on her back. I stand up with her in my arms. I think I should just take her to the Butterfly Estate. So they can nurse her back to health. That's the best I can do in this kind of situation anyway.

***

I push the gate open with my feet, being careful not to drop the girl in my arms. I make my way inside. I look around trying to see if I can spot anyone.

"Eh, Tokito-Kun?" Someone said. I turn my head to see it's Kocho-San. She walks up to me. "I didn't expect to see you here" she said. Her eyes travels down to see the girl I'm holding. "Why did you have Y/N-Chan with you?" She asked. I turn my head to look at the girl in my arms, and turn to look at her again.

"I found her training alone in an open field. She passed out due to exhaustion. Aside from that, her body feels hot to the touch. So I brought her here. Also, didn't she live here for the time being? At least, until she found the right person to train her?" I said. She hums softly and nod her head at what I said. She gestures me to follow her and turn around. I just follows her as she leads me to where Y/N's room is.

"Lay her there... I'll give her some treatments" she said. I lay Y/N down on the bed. I turn my head to look at Kocho-San. She walks up to Y/N and pulls the blanket up to her chest. She turns to look at me. "Thank you for taking her home" she said. I just nod my head and turn to look at Y/N. My eyes soften at the sight of the h/c haired girl.

"Something about you seems a little different, Tokito-Kun" she said. I furrowed my eyebrows and turn to look at her. I stare at her with a questioning look. "Ever since she got to the Headquarter, you showed more emotions than you normally would" she said. I just stay silent as I keep my focus on Y/N, who lays unconscious on her bed. Her face has gone noticeably pale. I lift my hand, gently placing it on her forehead. I flinch at how hot it feels.

"She's having a fever..." I said. Kocho-San turn to look at Y/N with a worried gaze. She place her hand on Y/N's forehead momentarily, before removing it and turn to look at me.

"Will you look after her for a bit while I go and grab my medical equipments?" She asked. I turn to look at her. I lightly nod my head. She smiles softly at me. "Thank you, Tokito-Kun. I'll be right back" she said. She turns around and walks out of the room. I take a seat on the chair next to her bed.

My mind recalls what Kocho-San just said. She claimed that I'm more expressive ever since Y/N got here. Did I really starts showing more emotions because of Y/N? I don't know what's gotten into me. But something about her just makes me feel... warm.

*to be continued*