After a long night of fighting demons until the sun comes up, everyone could use a break. It's not like the group of Slayers minded what they were doing, they were saving lives and risking their own- they signed up for that. But when the sun comes up, and the demons go to hide away, exhaustion starts taking over, and the exhilaration of saving someone from the hands of a demon slips away.
Zenitsu yawns loudly, even after fainting on the battlefield, he's also exhausted. The group of three teens were absolutely wrecked. Somehow, they were assigned and finished 3 entire missions in just one night. It's a miracle that they're even able to walk, with how many injuries they sustained.
"I'm hungry. .," Inosuke finally blurts out. The two others seem to just nod, ready to plop themselves down on a futon and just have a nap or something.
"Same here. . but getting some sleep first would be nice." Tanjiro's calm voice comments humorously. Zenitsu yawns once more, making it obvious that he doesn't even want to listen to the others.
. . .
After what felt like forever walk, they make it to a familiar Wisteria House, with their wisteria crest inviting them in. The old woman who's in charge of welcoming guests and other traveling demon slayers gives them a warm greeting. After taking some time to eat, the Doctor that took a look at their ribs the first time they visited comes in. A very similar exchange happens to back then, a few broken ribs, scratches, and other broken bones.
The three finally get changes and take time to take nice warm showers, basking in the comfort of an amicable place.
One of the boys when they lay down after their shower, can't seem to get comfortable. Glancing to his left then to his right quickly. He rolls over a few times before sighing heavily. His frustration only gets worse when he sees Tanjiro's stupid- adorable, calm, and comforting eyes locking onto his own shining emerald pair.
"Are you having trouble sleeping, Inosuke?" Tanjiro whispers softly, seeming to have been awoken by Inosuke restlessness.
"Mhm. ." Inosuke hums out, seeming to be calmed by the other soft voice.
"Are you cold?" Tanjiro asks bluntly. Inosuke simply shakes his head side to side slowly.
"Not really. . I just feel uncomfortable." He replies.
"Hm. . . come here." Tanjiro finally says after a long pause, patting his softly prepared bedding to invite Inosuke in. Inosuke raises a brow but gets up onto his knees and moves toward him, not completely sure what he's intending on doing, but trusting him nonetheless.
Inosuke curls into Tanjiro, unevenly and feeling almost even more uncomfortable.
Inosuke grunts and sighs again. The comfortableness dissipates almost instantaneously as Tanjiro gently slides Inosuke's large boar head off of him, placing it on the fragile tatami flooring beside them. The blue-tip haired man's face grows warmer, flushing with plenty of blood rushing to his face.
It gets worse with Tanjiro starting to run his fingers through Inosuke's wild locks, Inosuke is beat red and isn't sure why. He's left in flustered silence before the redhead finally breaks the silence.
"When my siblings couldn't sleep, I would hold them close kind of like this to help them sleep." Inosuke's fingers tighten and curl into Tanjiro's broad chest at this statement. He mouth widens to and uncharacteristically soft smile before parting his lips to speak as well.
"I can see how it helps. . ." is all he mutters before leaning into Tanjiro. Tanjiro's arms wrap around Inosuke softly, pulling him closer.
"Sleep well Inosuke."
"Mhm."
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Here take a sneak peek of the last chapter for Undeniable teehee, I hope you enjoyed this chapter lol. -Author~Chan
