The Shadow Hashira - Tengen X Reader X Sanemi

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Also im a bit worried that my chapters are too long? 

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The night air was cool against my skin as I sat alone on the rooftop, gazing out over the quiet estate. The stars were scattered like flecks of silver dust, and up here, it felt like I could leave everything behind, just for a little while. My mind still swirled with thoughts of the day, of all the tensions and unspoken words that lingered in the air. Up here, at least, I could let it all go and just... breathe.

I didn't hear him arrive, but I felt the shift in the air, a warm presence I'd come to know well. Before I could turn, Tengen's arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me back against the steady warmth of his chest. His single arm was all the strength I needed, holding me close as he pressed a gentle kiss to the side of my neck. I melted into him, my tension slipping away as he held me.

"Could've guessed I'd find you up here," he murmured, his voice rich and soft. "Always escaping to the rooftops."

"Old habits," I replied, a small smile tugging at my lips. "I used to hide up here, you know... back when I was more shadow than anything else."

His low chuckle rumbled through me, and he tightened his hold slightly, his hand resting securely on my waist. "Well, just know that even up here, you're not hiding from me." He leaned in, nuzzling the spot just below my ear, his warmth seeping through my skin.

I leaned back against him, my eyes fluttering shut as I took in his presence. There was something unguarded about the way he held me tonight, a quiet closeness that felt like home. His hand traced slow, gentle circles on my side, grounding me, as if he knew exactly how to ease the worries I'd carried all day.

For a moment, he didn't say anything, just held me, his gaze tracing over me in the soft moonlight. Finally, he tilted my face toward him, his thumb brushing gently across my cheek as his eyes searched mine.

"Why do you come up here?" he asked softly, a quiet curiosity in his voice.

I hesitated, feeling the rawness of the answer settle in my chest. "Sometimes it's easier up here, away from everyone," I whispered, "like I can just... be."

His eyes softened, his hand cupping my face as he looked at me with that warm, steady gaze. "You don't have to be alone up here, you know."

I leaned into his touch, his warmth anchoring me, and let my hand rest on his where it cupped my cheek. His face was so close, his gaze unwavering, and I felt that familiar warmth bloom within me, filling all the empty corners.

Tengen's lips brushed against mine, gentle and warm, and in that moment, it was like the rest of the world melted away. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him close, letting myself sink into his kiss, into his strength and the quiet understanding he offered.

For just a little while, I could let go of everything else and just be here with him, beneath the stars, feeling his warmth hold me steady in the cool night air.

The warmth of his lips on mine was addictive, and I found myself deepening the kiss, savouring the softness of the moment. I wrapped my arms around his neck, feeling his heartbeat against me as I let everything else slip away. His hand cradled my face with a tenderness that made my heart ache, and I was lost in him, in the calm he brought with just his presence.

But suddenly, he pulled back, his eyes gleaming with mischief. He brushed his thumb along my cheek, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Hey," he murmured, his voice low and teasing, "don't think I forgot what you did last time."

I felt a laugh bubble up, and I bit my lip, trying to hide my grin. "Oh? And what exactly do you mean by that?" I replied, feigning innocence, though the memories of my last playful trick on him flashed through my mind.

He gave me a look that said he wasn't buying it for a second. "You know exactly what I mean, Moonlight," he chuckled, his fingers giving a gentle, playful squeeze at my waist.

I giggled, pressing my forehead to his, feeling the warmth between us grow. "Guess you'll have to remind me then, won't you?"

He raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by my challenge, and I caught the flicker of his smirk as he leaned in, about to respond——when a faint rustling interrupted us, drawing both our attention. We froze, glancing toward the edge of the rooftop, but there was nothing there, just the night wind stirring the trees. Tengen's hand lingered on my waist, a subtle reminder of the warmth we'd shared just moments before, but now there was a sharper edge to his gaze.

"Guess the rooftops aren't as private as we thought," he murmured, his voice low, as if sharing a secret just between us.

I felt a surge of irritation, the interruption leaving me both flustered and oddly exposed, as though someone had just cracked into our quiet moment. Tengen must have sensed my shift, his fingers tracing reassuring patterns at my waist, steadying me.

"Don't worry, Moonlight," he said with a smirk, pulling me back against him. "Not even a shadow could sneak up here without me knowing."

The words were comforting, yet the encounter still lingered in the air like an unfinished thought. His lips brushed my forehead, sealing the moment between us, and I closed my eyes, letting the remnants of warmth he brought wash over me.

As the night stretched on, Tengen leaned in close, his breath warm against my ear. "Now, about that reminder..." His voice was teasing, a low rumble that sent a shiver through me. But this time, I stopped him with a small smile, slipping my hand to his chest.

"Maybe you'll just have to be patient, Sound Hashira," I whispered, feigning innocence with a playful smirk.

His eyes gleamed in the moonlight, and he chuckled, his arm tightening around me. "You know I don't do patience, Moonlight."