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

Chapter 22

Previously on Chapter 21

I'm so glad that I can meet her again. I have missed her so much. Now that she's here, I'll never let her out of my sight again. I'll make sure she'd stay by my side like she always has been, because I've always been in love with her... and I don't want to lose anyone dear to me again.

Never again...

-Comfort-

Y/N P.O.V

I stay seated next to Tanjiro's bed as he talks to me about his experienced so far, including the part where he met Kibutsuji. I can't believe how cruel that man could be. He turned a man into a demon just so he can escape. The man was just enjoying his time with his wife when that monster turned him by merely a scratch.

"Such a horrible man he is" I said, clenching my hands into fists on my lap. I feel eyes on me and turn my head to see the yellow haired boy staring at me. "Oh, hello... I'm L/N Y/N. Nice to meet you" I said, smiling softly at him.

"Wahhh!!! You're so cute!!" He yelled out, making me jump in fright. He rushes over to me and holds my hands in both of his that seems to be a lot smaller than how it should be. "Please please please! Marry me!!!" He yelled out.

"Eh?" I let out, blinking my eyes in surprise. I turn my head to look at Tanjiro. He gently smack his face at the boy's action. I'm guessing this isn't the first time Tanjiro has to deal with this boy's antics.

"Zenitsu! Cut that out, will you?!" He yelled. He grabs the back collar of Zenitsu's shirt, pulling him away from me. "Just focus on recovering first before thinking of such things! Not that I'd let you do that again to Y/N anyway!" He said.

"Why not?! I'm your friend, right? Can't you give me your blessing to be with your sister??" Zenitsu wailed. Tanjiro flinched at what he said. I frown at his reaction. Did he not consider me as his family? After all the time I've spent in their house.

The others have no problem claiming that I'm their sister. But Tanjiro here seems to be hesitating to admit that I'm his sister. I don't know why, it kinda hurt. Has all the time we spend together meant nothing to him?

"Ah... I just remember I have something to do. I'll be taking my leave now, yeah? I'll... see you later" I said, trying hard not to cry. I stand up and walk away. I hear Tanjiro calling out for me. But I didn't respond nor turn back to look at him.

I wipe the tears that I can no longer hold in as I turn around the corner. I flinch when I bump into a firm chest. I look up to see I had bumped into Muichiro.

"Y/N?" He said. I cover my face as I try to hide my tears from his view. I try to walk past him so he wouldn't see me crying. But he grabs my hand, turning me around as he gently moves my hand from my face. "Why are you crying? Who upsets you?" He asked, staring at me with a worried gaze. I just look down without answering his question. He let out a sigh, realizing I didn't want to talk about it.

I feel him placing a hand on the back of my head, as he gently guide my head to his chest. I just bury my face there as I finally let the tears I've been trying to hold in roll down my cheeks. I feel his hand going to my head, as he gently caress my hair.

Meanwhile

Tanjiro P.O.V

"Y/N! Y/N! Wait!!" I called out. But she didn't even turn around as she leaves. I groan as I rub my face. Even if she tries to hide it, I can smell the sadness coming from her. She must've thought that I didn't consider her as a family. When it's nothing like that. I just see her as someone I want to spend my life with. She's someone I cherish and love.

I turn my head to look at Zenitsu who looks confused. "Eh? Did I say something wrong?" He asked. I let out a sigh. It's no use getting angry at him. He obviously has no idea what's going on.

"No... it's just... well, it's complicated" I said. I turn my head to look at the door for a brief moment. I turn to look at him again. I should probably explain to him. "The thing is... Y/N is... well, she's an adoptive sister. We have no blood relation at all" I said. He blinks his eyes as he stares at me.

"When I was a kid, me and my father found her injured in the middle of the forest when we were trying to get some woods to make charcoals. And well... over time I..." I trailed off as I try to speak. I shallow the lump in my throat. I bit my lips as I look away. "Over time I..." I stammered.

"I get it now... you fell for her, didn't you?" He said. I look away from him. "Didn't you?" He asked again. I let out a sigh and turn to look at him.

"I fell for her..." I said, nodding my head. I let out a sigh and ruffles my hair. "And now I've upset her. She looks so upset. I smell sadness from her. She probably thinks I didn't care about her! When I do... A LOT! Just not the way an older brother cares for his little sister. But as a man to a woman. Gosh! I'm so stupid!! I'm an idiot!!" I exclaimed frustratedly, letting my body fall back on the bed.

"I'm sorry for causing this" Zenitsu said. I turn to look at him and give him a weak smile. "Well, I'm sure she'd understand if you explain to her..." he said.

"That would mean I'd have to admit my feelings for her, Zenitsu... I can't do that" I said. He raises an eyebrow at me. I groan at the look he's giving me. "What?? I'm not blunt like you when it comes to that, okay?! I can't just be like "sorry, Y/N. I don't see you as a sister but as a woman. I'm in love with you.' Think of how she'd react! It'll make things worse. What if she wants nothing to do with me after that??" I said, throwing my hands in the air.

"Sorry... you're right" he said. I let out a sigh and place my arm over my eyes. "Well, you should at least comfort her. I can hear her crying when she walks away" he said. I move my hand from my eyes to look at him. The look on his face lets me know that he's not joking about it. I nod my head and stand up. I walk out of the Hospital Ward, following Y/N's scent to find her.

I turn around the corner where Y/N's scent is coming from. I can see her clothes and hair just around the corner. "Y/N... listen I-" I stopped mid-sentence as I stopped walking. My eyes widened when I see the scene in front of me. I didn't even realize there's another scent with her because I was focusing more on hers.

I back away a little as I watch Y/N crying in the arms of another male. Not just any male. It's the Mist Hashira... Tokito Muichiro.

I smell the scent of compassion and love coming from him as he held her close. He's in love with Y/N. I feel a lump growing in my throat at the sight, realizing I'm not the only one who harbor feelings for the h/c haired girl.

My hands falls on either side of me in defeat. Y/N is crying in another man's arms. She's seeking comfort to help her deal with her sadness. The sadness that I had caused. Have I already lost her even before I tried to fight for her love? Is it over for me?

*to be continued*