Poor Boy [Tanjiro x Reader]

🌸 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 7 🌸

The burgundy haired boy crept through the eery forest hidden behind the trees he watched (y/n) and the mystery man from a distance a heavyweight weighed down on his heart, his grip tightened around the handle of his blade as he watched the tall raven-haired male slide his hand into hers.

His knuckles turned white as he gripped the handle of his sword tighter following their trail from the shadows of the forest he inhaled a sharp breath, he paused closing his eyes letting the negative feelings inside him drift away like a glass bottle in the ocean being carried away by the current.

He needs to focus on his mission to save his sister he could not let his emotions sweet or bitter cloud his judgement he watched them fade into the dark cover of the trees blissfully unaware of his presence.

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Two days passed since the entrance exams (y/n) had found herself separated from her raven-haired companion by a pack of starved demons, "looks like we have you cornered little mouse." a demon snarled tauntingly licking his lips hungrily.

Their mouth salivating as their hunger grew the smell of her delicate flesh enticed them the corners of (y/n) lips curled into a cunningly seductive smile "didn't anyone tell you even a cornered mouse will bite." she replied, drawing her sword an aura of confidence surrounding her.

"My unique perfumes aroma was created to lure in demons I keep a small bottle right here in my pocket." she said holding up a small perfume bottle, The demons eyed her suspiciously through wide soulless eyes their mouths slightly agape carefully taking a step back "I can handle a few minor classed demons Koji leave it to me." She said her eyes glancing to the side.

The raven-haired male stepped out from the shadows of the forest "be my guest." he replied nonchalantly his back resting against a tree a stoic expression on his face, the demons hesitantly took a step forward a look of animosity on their faces as they let out low growls "who are you calling minor classed!" one retorted "you can't take us all on at once.

Another asserted as they leapt into action their efforts were thwarted when the girl slid the sharp edge of her sword against the palm of her hand they gasped as vibrant lotus petals appeared.

Lady himari had called the young maiden to the shrine according to Yui she had a special guest she wished to introduce (y/n) to someone she believed could be a great asset to honing her demon blood.

As they ascended the steps to the temple shrine (y/n) began to feel a familiar tingle the tingling sensation made the hairs on her arms stand up, her (e/c) orbs narrowed as she noticed the raven-haired priestess standing in the distance with another figure adorned in an elegant floral kimono (y/n) bowed respectfully looking at them with a fixed expression.

It was then she noticed a young boy standing behind the mystery woman who held a wistful yet vacant expression on her pale face he had a sickly white complexion his hair was neatly combed down and parted, "hello (y/n) I am Lady Tamayo and this is Yushiro." She said with a small smile holding her hand out (y/n) stared at her hand with a vacant expression.