Luminous (KNY X READER)

Thirty

The second you walk into the boys room you flinch, Zenitsu's gasp sounding incredibly loud. You've forgotten that he's only recently seen you without a mask so he had no way of knowing what your bandages were hiding. You kind of regret throwing them out now despite them being covered in blood. This type of reaction is part of why you still wear them despite your scars having been fully healed years ago.

You knew people would react in such a way because of how they reacted to seeing just your bandages. Your first time going into a village on your own was proof enough. While you did make one mysterious friend, everyone else treated you as if you were some grotesque monster. You were used to negative reactions from strangers. But such a reaction from someone you consider a friend truly hurts.

Thankfully Tanjiro diverts everyone's attention after setting Nezuko's box in the corner of the room. "Are you guys ready to eat dinner now?"

"Y-Yes!" Zenitsu stutters over his answer as he quickly realizes that he hurt your feelings. Your sound was already giving off waves of sadness yet they got worse after his reaction. He feels bad, and knows he should apologize if the two of you get a chance to be alone together.

You all sit around the table, Tanjiro on your left and Zenitsu on your right with Inosuke across from you. You slowly begin eating, quietly thanking Tanjiro as he places things in your bowl for you. There's an almost awkward silence, Inosuke seemingly being the only one unbothered as he takes Tanjiro's food in attempts to provoke him. Tanjiro of course simply offers him more since he's too kind to really realize what's happening.

Once the meal is done you quickly take your leave, heading back to your room so you can be checked over privately by the doctor. You're the first person he visits, him greeting you with kindness as he kneels before you. With skilled hands he checks you over, carefully prodding at your wounded areas. "It seems you just have some bruised ribs, nothing too serious. There's also some bruises and cuts to your face, torso, and back. I'll put some ointment on them to prevent infection."

"Thank you." You bow your head kindly.

Once the doctor finishes his treatment, he clears his throat. "I've noticed that you seem rather uncomfortable. I'm going to assume it's not due to your injuries. Tell me, is it your scars?" You flinch slightly at his observance before nodding hesitantly. "I see. Would you like me to bandage them for you?"

"Are you sure?" You don't want him to waste his bandages on something so silly but the doctor insists, kindly wrapping your eyes for you before taking his leave. Feeling slightly better about your scars being covered you decide to rejoin the boys. As you approach their room, you hear screaming, making you pause momentarily outside the room.

"You have it so good!" Zenitsu's distinguishable voice screeches. "You were with not only (Y/N), but this cute girl... traveling in pure bliss. I suffered so you could spend your days being all lovey-dovey with them?! That's not why I got attacked by some weird boar! You don't join the Demon Slayer Corps just for fun! Don't treat the Corps so lightly! We must purge the Corps of your ilk! Purge you immediately!"

The boy continues screaming making you decide to come back later. However, before you can the door slides open revealing Inosuke who huffs in annoyance. The boar boy quickly grabs your hand before leading you away, wanting to get far away from the chaos ensuing in his room. He drags you outside to the engawa where he plops down carelessly, tugging you to sit down next to him.

"Inosuke?" You call his name softly. "What happened?"

"Some demon girl came out of Gonpachiro's box."

Ah, so that's what happened. You suppose it makes sense that a woman lover such as Zenitsu would freak out upon seeing someone as adorable as Nezuko. You recall a few different times when in town with Tanjiro overhearing the boys speaking of Nezuko's beauty. Not only was she apparently beautiful, but she was incredibly kind. You're sure she would've received numerous marriage proposals as she grew older.

The thought of beauty makes you remember something from earlier. "Inosuke, can I feel your face?"

"Hah?! What for?!" He yells, caught off guard by the weird question.

"Well, as you know I'm blind. The best way for me to identify things or get an idea of how someone looks is through touch. I just... wish to know what you look like." Your cheeks heat up in embarrassment as it's been quite some time since you've made such a request.

"Fine! But only because you're my minion!" Inosuke removes his mask and sets it aside before facing you. He roughly grasps your hand before setting them on his cheeks. "Feel away! Let the Lord Inosuke impress you with his looks!"

You chuckle softly before focusing. With careful movements you trace his face with your fingers, feel each bump and curve. You trace the shape of his nose, his lips, and even his eyes. The boar boy sits there with surprising patience as he stares at you, unbothered by your wandering hands. "You covered them."

"Huh?" You pause your exploration, your hands running through his hair as you try to gauge the length.

"Your eyes and scars. Why did you cover them?" Inosuke tilts his head as your hands retreat to your lap. "Is it because of Monitsu?"

"You're quite perceptive despite being such a brute." You laugh softly though it's pretty obvious it's forced. Sighing, you turn away from Inosuke. "I've always covered them, for as long as I've had them. There's very few times when they aren't covered. The only reason they were uncovered earlier is because my bandages were bloody and had to be thrown away. The doctor was kind enough to lend me some new bandages."

Inosuke grunts. "You shouldn't cover them. Scars are awesome! They show you survived a gruesome battle! Scars let everyone know you're strong and that you shouldn't be messed with. Only the strongest animals have scars from battling to protect their families!"

His little rant makes you genuinely smile, perhaps for the first time in a while. "Thank you, Inosuke. I'll be sure to keep your words in mind."

"Of course!" He puffs his chest proudly. "Lord Inosuke is the smartest! He's always right!"

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🔆TAISHO SECRETS🔆

🔅Zenitsu felt really bad for his reaction. He just wasn't expecting you to have so many scars

🔅Tanjiro wanted to yell at Zenitsu despite having reacted the same way all those years ago

🔅Inosuke felt strange while you were touching his face and hair, trying to focus on something else hence why he mentioned your eyes