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【𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓮𝓶𝓲】

Requested by: Scarlet_chan1019

↠Slight manga spoiler for chapter 97
↠Angst
↠Fluff
↠Fem Reader

Word Count - 6049
Hiraeth (pt. 2) - Published 08/19/20

Hiraeth: A homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was; the nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past.
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Standing out in the small front garden of the estate, you carefully snuck amongst the line of bushes sheltering the entrance from the maze of roads. The morning sun had yet to rise above the tall fence wrapped around the perimeter of your shared home, yet the faint golden slivers of light peeked through the small separated planks that sheltered your privacy.

Like usual, your lover was away on a mission, and for once you found yourself having a day to yourself, so you patiently awaited his arrival. Despite your growing love and affection for the certain Hashira, maintaining a relationship in your line of profession wasn't as easy as it seemed. Finding yourself constantly away for work, there was little time spent alone with just the two of you.

Humming a small tune as you continued your search, you could only imagine how elated Sanemi would be to have you greet him upon his return, and a small smile crept up your face at the thought. He should be returning back soon, so it was only a matter of time before you could rush into his arms yet again. That was the particular reason why your hasty search sent your heart in a frenzy, and you prayed you would get away with this little stunt of yours before he could bear witness.

Whistling lowly as you peered through the overgrown foliage, a quiet rustling alerted your ears, and a flash of white met your vision. Quickly stumbling back on your heels, the suddenness of the Shiba's appearance had startled you quite a bit, and you let out a giggle at their eagerness to see you.

"Hiru! You startled me!"

As if the dog could understand what you had said, it yipped enthusiastically before spinning a few times in dizzying circles. Crouching down to get closer to the dog, you offered up your own hands, for they were still covered with a few sticky grains of rice—as you had just been making Ohagi for Sanemi's arrival.

Hiru licked at your fingers hastily, swiping up each and every speck before you could pull away. Laughing at the ticklish sensation it created, you then reached out to pluck a few stray leaves that had embedded themselves in his ruffled fur. Leaning down a bit closer, Hiru took the opportunity to leave a few loving licks across your face, and you happily ran your hand through his fur.

The poor thing had shown up at the estate a few months ago, and in a rather moribund state you willingly helped the dog get back on its feet. It seemed he'd grown quite accustomed to your presence, despite Sanemi's threatening aura whenever he showed up, and it wasn't rare for him to sneak into the estate.

Hiru was a greedy little thing, and you hadn't a clue to why Sanemi didn't get rid of him yet, because his tolerance was quite low. Maybe it was because of your love for the dog, he just couldn't bear to shoo him out, but regardless neither one of them got along.

You couldn't really say that the Shiba was a pet, for he'd come and go at times, but you really wanted to give him a name. Although you spent a long time pondering a well-suited name for the dog, Sanemi was persistent on calling him Hiru since first glance—well, because after all he did leech off your food whenever he showed face, so Sanemi cleverly began to address him as so.