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14: Awake

"Oi, oi!! Tanjiro--!"

"What's wrong?!" You worriedly asked, rushing over to the side of your friend that fell over on his side while still holding on to the wooden stick he used to support himself on walking.

"G-gomenne... m-my whole body hurts... I just..- I just want to go home already..!" He croaked out.

You frowned, sighing.

"Come on." You said.

He opened his eyes, looking up at you, mouth agape in confusion. You were holding a hand out, suggesting that you wanted him to hold it.

"Ah..- right, arigato..." he took a hold of your hand.

In a blink of an eye, you had already hoisted him up on your back. His arms wrapped around your neck, and legs around your waist.

His eyes widened, face turning red from embarrassment.

"(Y-y-y/n)-chan!! I-i'm okay...!! I can walk on my own-- WAHH!!" He screamed as you suddenly leapt up to the air, nearly choking as his arms tightened even more on your neck.

"A-ack..! Not too tight, Tanjiro-kun!" You choked out.

Your vectors did their work, travelling through the air to get to Urokodaki's house as soon as possible.

Tanjiro nearly cried, fearing that he might slip out of your grasp, fall, and die.

"Baka... I won't ever let you go, Tanjiro-kun. My hands almost have a mind of their own, so we're safe." He quieted down, resting his head on your shoulder.

It was obvious he became even more tired from screaming, so he had no choice but to nuzzle his head on the side of your neck.

Aight- that's kinda cute, I'll admit.

You smiled, eyes glancing at his face on your shoulder.

You chuckled, "you people and this world sure are weird... but I prefer it here, to be honest, heh."

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"We're here."

Tanjiro tried to open his heavy eyes, surprised as he saw that it was night already.

"(Y-y/n)-chan..?" He mumbled, looking to his side, sighing in relief as he saw you standing there, smiling.

"She's... awake." Tanjiro blinked, wondering what you meant by that.

*BAM*

The door of Urokodaki's house was kicked down and out came the little familiar demon.

"Nezuko-chan..." you mumbled, geniuenly happy to see that she's finally awake, safe and sound.

"Ah..! Nezuko!!" Tanjiro shouted, running towards her. She turned to face him, nearly no emotion showing on her face yet the way she ran towards her brother showed it all.

Tanjiro tripped, yelping in pain but he managed to look up to his sister.

"S-so you're awake!" He bit his lip, holding the urge to cry.

He weakly sat on his knees, falling towards her sister's arms as she opened them, engulfing her brother in a tight hug.

"Why... why did you have to fall asleep...?! I-i thought..- I thought you were going to die...!!" Tears finally rolled down his cheeks.

You heard wood drop down, and you looked towards the direction of the sound only to see Urokodaki walk towards them.

He dropped down from behind Nezuko, joining in their reunion.

Watching that moment, you felt something twinge from deep within your heart.

This feeling...

Ba-dump.

What... am I feeling?

It was strange- indeed.

"(Y/n)." Your thoughts were cut off by old man's voice and you looked towards him. Your mouth slightly opened, eyes widening as his arms were stretched outwards, inviting you to come join them.

"I-i..." you stuttered.

The eyes of his mask seemed to say it all- so you had no other choice but to slowly walk towards them and join in their hug.

Eyes still wide open, you couldn't help but let one or two tears fall out. This feeling, was a new emotion you had just gained.

Is this... what it feels like to belong to a family?

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Was tht too short hahHhah.

Im trying to keep my chapters short n neat, but like so i can make more chapters u kno yes yes.