𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Part 15: Lies, For The Truth

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"Nezuko-chan, I'm so sorry! I'm sorry for being such a loud idiot!" Zenitsu sobbed loudly with Nezuko in his arms.

Nezuko could hear him loud and clear, but she was too stunned to move. This happened so suddenly, she didn't have the appropriate time to process the situation better. The side of her head was pressed against the man's chest, she had been wondering if the thumping sensation was from Zenitsu's heart or hers.

"Zenitsu-san, please don't cry." Nezuko placed her hand on his hair, brushing those soft, silky-like yellow strands with her fingers.

Zenitsu carefully held her by her shoulders, releasing the hug with his eyes glued to his shoes. He was ashamed, even Nezuko didn't fail to see the sparks in his eyes gradually vanished.

She stared at him with genuine concern.

"Zenitsu-san, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" The beautiful Kamado cares a lot about this man. She set no limits in her love for him, although Zenitsu had broke her heart for so many times- she doesn't take any into account.

"Nezuko-chan..." Zenitsu gritted his teeth, holding his breath to think.

Nezuko noticed his effort, and she was worried if he took it too far than necessary. She gained the courage to peel his hands away from her shoulders, and connected their palms together in comfortable grips.

"Breathe, Zenitsu-san." Nezuko asked him, feeling the warm sensation crept onto her face at the slow rise and fall of Zenitsu's chest after that.

"I'm here for you. You can tell me anything, if that's going to help you to calm down." She added, as gentle as possible.

In a flash Zenitsu opens his heavy eyelids, looking into Nezuko's harmless gaze. He knew he only has this chance to let it all out, to properly set his words right, to confess his beautiful love for her.

"I- I was wrong to avoid you, afterall." Zenitsu murmured his regret. "That was a coward move of mine, I owe you every word of apology in this world. Please- please forgive me."

He gave their joined palms a firm squeeze, and she stared at him as if she just found a new light.

"... You don't have to go this far just to apologize to me, you know?" Nezuko said, and she was indeed telling the truth.

"No! I must do it like this, you can even ask me to get on my knees for it, I'd do it without giving it a single thought. To avoid you is... the worst choice I've ever made in my life, Nezuko-chan." Zenitsu blurted out, he couldn't keep it to himself anymore.

"Then, please forgive me too." Nezuko inquired.

"What?" Zenitsu raised his head in shock.

"I should never... force you in the first place. I was the one who went after you and then- you weren't feeling comfortable. I admit that I was upset when you suddenly decided to avoid me, but I-" Nezuko paused, gawking up at Zenitsu's hopeful gaze.

"I... I'll accept everything that's going to happen between us after this! Even if you can just see me as a friend, it's fine! I'm truly- grateful!" she assured him with a wavering voice.