Lifetimes

- 7 Jealousy -

Muichirou had healed faster than Y/n did and was soon enough, sent on another mission. Leaving Y/n at the butterfly estate. Y/n alone tho, The pillars would frequently visit her on their free times, specially Misturi, who is the closest to her. Y/n wasn't as close to the others as she was with Muichirou and Misturi. They only knew her from when they heard she had rejected the role of a hashira. 

When Misturi is out on a mission, Y/n would spend her time helping the butterfly girls clean the place up, helping the girls do laundry, arrange the medicine bottles, or rake the garden. She would also practise her total concentration breathing to improve the skill. so she's pretty entertained. 

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The sun had risen and soft cloud started to drift apart, clearing the morning sky. Y/n was helping Aoi with taking the laundry in, minding her own business and lost in her thought. Only to be pulled back into reality when someone called for her. ''Y/n!'' 

Out of surprise, Y/n pulled onto the bedsheet a little too hard, causing the bedsheet to fall over her head, covering her face. ''Haha, sorry I scared you Y/n.'' the voice said, lifting the bedsheet off her small head.  Her violet eyes looked up to meet familiar strange orbs. ''Kiriya!'' She exclaimed in excitement, seeing her best friend after a long time. [ honestly, I dunno how to describe his eyes man..]

The boy smiled at her excitement. He was too glad that he was able to see his friends once again. ''What are you doing here?' the girl asked, folding the bedsheet and dumping it into the basket neatly. ''Well I heard you were here so I visited you,'' Kiriya replied.  ''That's sweet.'' Y/n happily said as she picked up the heavy basket. 

''Oh let me help you with that.'' Kiriya requested, grabbing the basket, accidentally brushing his hands against hers.  ''Nah. I'm good.'' The violet-eyed girl rejected as she sent him a gentle smile.  ''But, come on let me help. You're injured.'' the boy tried again.  ''Kiriya.'' Y/n sighed. ''Isn't there a reason why I'm a demon slayer? I can handle it.'' She assured before walking on. 

The boy sighed in defeat and proceed to trail beside her. ''So how was your training with your father?'' Y/n questioned.   ''Oh well, you know...the usual. Although he has gotten harsher and stricter these days.'' The boy answered. ''Oh, he's just preparing you.'' Y/n assured. Kiriya nodded, thinking. 

As the pair continued to walk on, they didn't notice a pair of eyes staring at them from behind.  Peeking at the two, with a familiar pair of mint eyes.

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Later that day, Kiriya has returned home to continue his lessons with his father while Y/n arranged medicine bottles and labels them in the hospital rooms. As she wrote the labels down, the door swung open. Before her was a tall boy, with a weird haircut, and piercing eyes. He was grabbing onto his bleeding arm and panting.

In shock, Y/n helping him to a bed and sat him down before grabbing bandages and creams. As she started to tend to the boy's wounds, she tried to start a conversation with the mysterious boy. ''So what happened?'' Y/n questioned.  

''What do you think? Got injuries during a mission obviously.'' He replied rudely. However, Y/n wasn't bothered by the bluntness, she had gotten some from Muichirou himself. The two sat in silence as Y/n continues to wrap the boy's arm with bandages tightly, trying to stop the bleeding.  

'' Alright, I don't think it would good for you continue on your missions so I guess you have to stay here...and we definitely have to redress your bandage soon.'' Y/n explained, finishing his dressing. The boy only nodded, gazing at the girl as she packed the remaining supplies away. 

Noticing his stare, Y/n started to hold yet another conversation, to make the situation less awkward. ''So what's your name?'' 

''Genya.'' He answered bluntly. 

''....Genya? Genya Shinazugawa? You're Sanemi's brother aren't you?'' Y/n exclaimed. 

Genya lowered his head and mumbled, ''Sanemi has no brother...'' 

''Nonsense, he talks about you during hashira meetings.'' The girl stated. Shocked by her remark, the boy looked up again and stuttered, ''He...talks about me?'' ''Well, not exactly, its normally complains...'' Y/n apologised. The boy mumbled a sad ''oh'' before looking down once again. 

''Oh. Looks like you have to redress my bandages already.'' Genya smiled, holding up his bandaged arm which is now covered in blood.

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''Aoi said she should be in the hospital rooms...'' Muichirou wondered, swiftly walking down the corridors of the butterfly estate. In his hands, held a small box of treats. Mochi. Muichirou had went into town to buy own of Y/n favourite treats, hoping to please her. Finally, he reached the hospital room, but before he opens the door, he heard mumbling. 

It sounded like talking and giggling. Curious and slightly mad at the fact Y/n might be talking to someone, Muichirou aggressively slides open the door. As soon as he sees Y/n leaning close to Genya, dressing his wounds. His aura turned pitch black. 

Looking up from Genya's arm, Y/n spotted the mint eyed boy. ''Muichirou!!'' The girl happily exclaimed. However, her delight was soon shut down as she could feel his aura. Muichirou closes the door and made his way beside Y/n, sitting on the bed she was on. 

Both Genya and Y/n felt weirded out. Muichirou's mint eyes glare at Genya, making him feel uncomfortable. ''Tokito-san?'' Y/n stuttered, confused by his manner. Without saying a word, Muichirou shoved the box of treats into the girl's hands, without taking his eyes off Genya. ''Oh??'' Y/n stuttered looking at the box of Mochi. 

''Thanks Tokito-san...'' She thanked, still weirded out by his behaviour. Genya quickly excused himself and exited the room in a blink of an eye. Y/n sensed Muichirou's aura starting to settle down. ''Tokito-san? what's wrong?'' She questioned, concerned for her friend. 

The boy just blankly stared at her. His interest in talking has just disappeared. The girl sighed, being used to his silent behaviour. She opened the box of treats and chewed on one of the mochi. ''Hmmm, Tokito-san, these are great.'' She smiled, chewing on the treat. 

Seeing her happy, makes his heart beat faster as his cheeks got warmer. However, he didn't allow it to show.  ''Want one?'' Y/n offered, handing him one. The boy gratefully took it and chewed on the sweet food. 

The two silently enjoyed their food and each others presence. Muichirou's eyes glanced at the silver necklace he gifted her, laced around her neck. The sight made him blushed deeply. 

''Tokito-san??? Are you sick??'' Y/n asked concern, placing her palm on his forehead. The mint eyed boy brushed her hand off and assured the girl he was fine. With that, the two just sat quietly from then, till Aoi had to chase Muichirou out.