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

Chapter 24

Previously on Chapter 23

The person I grew up with, turns out he harbors feelings for me. A feeling that shouldn't be held between siblings. But then again, I'm not his biological sister. What should I do about this? How do I respond? I don't want to hurt his feelings by rejecting his love. But, do I feel the same way?

-Conflicted-

Y/N P.O.V

Tanjiro slowly pulls away from me. He stares into my eyes with his red ones. I turn my head away as I try to avoid making eye contact with him. I gently place my hands on his chest, gently pushing him back to make some spaces between us.

"I don't know..." I muttered. My head is still lowered as my gaze is focused on the floor. "I don't know you feel that way about me, Tanjiro. And I don't... I don't know if I feel that way for you too. Everything's just too sudden" I said. I turn my head slightly to finally look at him. His eyes soften as he nods his head.

"I understand. I just... I had to say it because it's the only way for me to make you understand. I care about you. You're everything I've ever wanted in a girl, Y/N. I'm sorry I can't see you as just a sister..." he said.

"It's not your fault. You can't control what you feel and neither can I. I just... I'm not sure what I feel about you" I said. He smiles at me and nods his head, assuring me that it's okay. "But. Thank you for telling me the truth, Tanjiro. So I can at least be at ease... knowing that you do care about me" I said.

"I hope after knowing that I feel something for you... it wouldn't change anything between us" he said. I smile softly at him and nod my head. He looks like wants to hold me, judging by how he raises his arms. So I step closer to him, wrapping my arms around his torso.

"It changes nothing... I assure you. Just... give me some time to sort out my feelings, okay? I need some time to understand what I feel for you" I said. I feel a light nod as he places his head on top of mine. I close my eyes as I snuggle closer in his embrace.

"Take all the time you'd need... I'm just relieved that I finally get it off my chest, Y/N. So relieved that nothing changes between us" he said. He pulls away to look at me. He gently places a soft kiss on my forehead. I smile softly at his loving gesture.

"I've got to get ready to go on a mission now, Tanjiro..." I said. He smiles softly at me and nod his head. "It'll be best for you to return to the Butterfly Estate. You still need to get some rest, remember?" I said.

"Yeah..." he said, looking down at his bandaged arm. He turn his head to look at me. "You'd come visit me after your mission is over, right?" He asked.

"Of course..." I said, nodding his head. I give him one final hug. "I'll see you when I get back, Tanjiro" I said. He nods his head, smiling softly at me. He turns around and makes his way out of my Estate, heading towards the Butterfly Estate.

I close the door and lean my forehead against it. I close my eyes as I recall what had happened. Tanjiro didn't admit that in his sister, because he sees me as a woman. A woman he loves. Tanjiro... is in love with me.

I shake my head. I can't think about that right now. I've got a mission to go to. So I have to focus on that. I push myself from the door. I make my way to my room to get myself ready for the mission I'm assigned to.

A While Later

I slide the door close. I make my way out of my Estate after making sure I have everything I need to go on this mission. As I walk out, I hear someone calling my name. I turn my head to see Muichiro.

"Hey..." he said, in a soft voice. I smile softly at him. He turn to look around as if trying to look for someone. "Has he left?" He asked, turning his head to look at me. It didn't take long for me to realize he was referring to Tanjiro. I nod my head lightly. He let out a sigh. "What did he said to you?" He asked. I bit my lips, debating whether I should tell him or not.

He walks closer to me, placing both of his hands on my shoulders. "Did he hurt you again?" He asked. I look down, not knowing what he said. "He did... oh, I'm gonna teach him a lesson" he said. He turned around to look for him. I quickly grab his hand.

"No, Muichiro! That's not it!" I said, grabbing onto his wrist with both of mine. He turn his head to look at me. I close my eyes as I let out a sigh. "He was just explaining to me why he did what he did" I said. He turn his body to face me. "It's just, Tanjiro reacted oddly when Zenitsu mention that I'm his little sister. Leading to me thinking that he didn't care about me" I said.

His eyes widen slightly at what I said. Muichiro growls angrily. "So that's what he did. Now I get why you're so upset. I'll make him pay for hurting your feelings!" He said.

"That's not it, Muichiro!! Well, that's partly it. But I'm not finished!" I said. He nods his head as he stares at me, waiting for me to tell him the rest of the story. "Well, we had a little argument. I kinda shouted at him for not able to explain why he reacted that way. And he..." I said. I trailed off a little as I look away. "Well, he..." I stuttered out.

"What?" He asked. I avoid eye-contact with him. I feel his hand gently cupping the side of my cheek. He turn my head to look at him. "What did he do? Did he hurt you?" He asked.

"No, Muichiro. He didn't hurt me. He..." I trailed off. He just stays silent as he waits for me to tell him. I close my eyes. "He confessed to me. He told me that he didn't see me as a little sister. But as a woman, because he's in love with me..." I said.

Muichiro P.O.V

I start to breathe heavily after hearing what she said. So Tanjiro confessed to her first. But judging by the look on her face. She still didn't accept his love, which means I might still have a chance to win her heart. But, what do I do now? Do I confess to her too?

"Muichiro?" She called out, snapping me out of my daze. I blink my eyes as I turn to look at her. "Are you okay? You zoned out..." she said, staring at me worriedly. I just stare at her. I just learned that I'm able to feel something. I don't want to risk losing her. I walk closer to her, making her back away. I gently pin her against the wall behind her. "M-Muichiro... what are you doing?" She asked.

"Y/N... I want you to know that Tanjiro isn't the only one who's in love with you. I don't want you to think that he's the only option you have, because he isn't. I'm here too..." I said, softly. Her eyes widen slightly at what I said. I lean closer to her face with only a few millimeter between before our lips could touch. "I love you, Y/N..." I whispered. I close my eyes as I closes the gap between us, as I gently presses my lips against hers.

I lift my hands, cupping her cheeks as I kiss her gently. I pour all my feelings for her through this kiss. I've never felt so desperate before. Please, Y/N. Please realize that I'm the one who loves you the most. Please... choose me instead of him.

*to be continued*

A/N: oooh~ now Y/N knows two boys are fighting for her love! Who will she choose in the end? Curious?? Stay tune for more!!