Tanjiro x Reader <3

Pouring Your Love

Fluff bc it's been a while 😋 pretty short so I hope you guys enjoy, thanks for reading! 💗💗

     Soft, lathered white bubbles foamed on your hands as you slowly slid them over a warm body. The steady beat of a gently sound heart could almost be felt under your palms even through the turned away position; his love for you was just that grand, enough to be felt and heard through anything. The snow flurried  outside in the dark of the night, yet it wasn't cold when you were soundly safe inside with your one true love. Although, you were dreading the walk back from the bath house to the rest of the Wisteria House; it seemed this particular one you and your mission partner resided in was not all attached together but by open roofed walkways... even in such seasonal climates. But you didn't mind, it allowed you more time with him.

     You and Tanjiro spent many missions together. With similar abilities and ranks, and overall companionship, it was unthinkable to not task you two together. And you enjoyed it, enough to form a relationship beyond just slayer corps partners. No, many nights you two spent under the stars in each others arms with the dying fire, embers cracking and popping being the only sound aside from your gentle confessions. In the day, you'd venture in the town's markets or traverse across picturesque landscapes. There was no one better to share these memories with: he was so kind, sweet, and gentle that your heart warmed and squeezed whenever you were around him. His joy and content was just contagious to the point warm feelings bubbled and flourished until you were lucky enough to call him yours. Someday, you two would live a normal peaceful life. But until then, spending these days and nights with him would forever be enough for you.

    Just like currently, with your delicate hands massaging his aching shoulders and back. Scars rippled under your hands as peaks and valleys amongst the clouds that were soap bubbles. His body rose and fell as he calmly breathed. Every now and then, the water would ripple either when you adjusted or he fiddled with it faced away. It was adorable how he relaxed and bathed, so calm yet brimming with a youthful curiosity even if he was far from it; his muscularly scarred build and mature mentality attested to that. But you let him indulge, even encouraged, in his peaceful content while he was able to before setting off on another mission. You brought your hands up to the muscle between his neck and shoulder, squeezing ever so slightly.

   "Are you cold?" You quietly murmured, raising up on your knees so that you could more easily roll your hands. His head careened down in a way that exposed the nape of his neck and the few damp burgundy hairs. You leaned to press a gentle kiss to the spot, patiently awaiting an answer. He sighed.

   "No... you make me feel warm." He turned just a little that you saw a small glimpse of flushed cheeks. His body leaned further into yours. You smiled and continued to massage him. Your hands pressed down between his shoulder blades, particularly moving to his right side where the deltoid connected to the teres minor. You pushed your thumbs gently to the spot, trying to loosen the knot from his dominant arm side. A weary sigh escaped him; he was relieved to have stimulation to that specific spot, it had been aching from his work during the mission. You always knew what he liked and needed; your hands were skilled beyond swordsmanship. When thoroughly done, you moved down along his spine. You drew small semicircles outwards, especially at the small of his back. He slightly tensed from the touch, a weak sound slipping from his lips. You immediately pulled back.

   "Did I hurt you?" Your voice sounded in a whispered hurry, worried you had pained him. His shoulders simply dropped in a defeated way before he breathed deeply, seemingly to maintain his composure. When able, he turned to you with a warm expression; or rather, tipped his head back in order to look up at you from upside down. A kindly smile adorned his face.

   "Of course you didn't, you only make me feel good, love."

     His simple words caused your heart to patter in your chest. And the way he was looking at made a pink blush flourish across your already heated cheeks. He was just perfect. His hair brushed your chest, making you glance down. You returned his warm smile.