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Inosuke was fed up! He hadn’t been able to help with the continuation of the mission because his wound was still healing. He had gotten it from the first encounter with the demon.
The stupid bastard fled like a coward before they could make any damage on it only choosing to play defense after it caught on that it wouldn’t win. Of course, it wouldn’t win! Inosuke was the best and he’d make sure everyone knew that.
The demon, however, had gotten a decent hit on Inosuke before fleeing, making the right side of his torso bleed. It was a real nasty one and Inosuke understands his friend’s, lackeys’ concern but he also wants to fuck shit up. He especially wants to get back at that shitty bastard that left him bleeding and unable to continue.
Huffing he looks up and stares at a bird. Lucky little shit, being able to move around so freely while he’s stuck to the ground and in one spot.
He’s so damn restless and half tempted to set the forest one fire for some kind of entertainment. That would probably get him scolded but Inosuke thinks he’ll be fine if it gets to it.
According to Tanjirou and Zenitsu, he had to stay put while they went off to deal with it themselves. What a fucking joke! He could help! He was better than those two anyway! A dumb injury wasn’t going to stop the great Inosuke.
Yeah! An injury wasn’t going to stop the great Inosuke! He would get his damn revenge and rub it in those fools’ faces. It would be a sweet feeling to have them apologize for their mistake.
Standing up he winced slightly from the sharp stinging in his side. Inosuke could do this! He wasn’t as weak as Zenitsu to let some crappy pain overtake him. Inosuke knew Tanjirou could handle himself, especially if Nezuko was around. Zenitsu was a different story, he was strong in his own, and Inosuke knew that. He’d seen the blonde-haired boy in action and it was breathtaking. His form was solid and his practiced movements struck as quick and boldly like the name of his breath.
The first time Inosuke had seen Zenitsu in the midst of battle he’d been distracted by it. Inosuke would never forget the way it made him feel then or now. Being with Zenitsu was electrifying, every touch given by the boy made Inosuke crave more of it. The feeling of the boy in his arms, the sound of his voice, the taste of his lips, his scent surrounding and embracing him. It was all addicting and Inosuke enjoyed every moment with him.
Inosuke would never tell Zenitsu any of that, he would make a big deal of it. Zenitsu would claim how much Inosuke truly loved him and it would make Inosuke blush. His shit of a boyfriend liked seeing Inosuke flustered and Insouke did not enjoy the teasing. Zenitsu was the one who looked better with a flush anyways.
Gazing at the trail ahead of him Inosuke groaned. This shit was going to take a while.
Taking slow steps Inosuke languidly left the base they’d set up. Looking forward he continued in search of his underlings. They would need help from Insouke no doubt. Inosuke had to make sure to get there and then gloat in his mate’s face.
His mate who’d left him behind like he didn’t care about Inosuke. His love who didn’t back him up when Inosuke told Tanjirou he was fine and didn’t need the rest. Zenitsu, who took Tanjirou’s side and left him behind while the two left in search of the demon.
You would expect his damn boyfriend to offer some support Inosuke’s way and let him join the search. Inosuke didn’t get that though, all he got was the betrayal of the crybaby he’s come to love.
Initially, Inosuke didn’t want to acknowledge what he felt for the blonde idiot but it soon got to the point every time he saw Zenitsu his heart felt like exploding. Inosuke hadn’t been able to handle it anymore and very bluntly told Zenitsu he liked him and if he didn’t return his shitty feelings then Inosuke would bury Zenitsu alive.
In reality, Inosuke wouldn’t have gone through with his threat but Zenitsu said he returned the feelings all blushy and cute so Inosuke couldn’t say that his method didn’t work.
When Inosuke had proudly announced that Zenitsu was his very publicly around everyone who was important by kissing the boy, they got a lot of compliments and congratulations. It was a really good day for Inosuke. He had also caused Zenitsu to become a flustered mess and that made it all the more worth it.
Frowning Inosuke looked around trying to sense any movement in his proximity. He had been walking for a while now and with his dumb injury holding him back Inosuke knows he isn't going to make it much farther.
Damn it! He can’t really be this useless right now! Inosuke has to make sure to find Tanjirou and Zenitsu to give support and make them eat their words. Taking a pause at a nearby tree, Inosuke leaned on it hoping to get rid of the stupid pounding in his head. Hearing a noise from above him, Inosuke froze.
Tilting his head back, Inosuke looked up and saw the fucker from earlier eyeing Inosuke like a meal. It was disgusting watching as it drooled just staring at him. The demon was also probably being affected by the smell of his blood, the fucker must’ve not eaten for a while if he has this kind of reaction.
Heh, what a loser.
Jumping back Inosuke took a defensive stance ready for when the ugly bastard decided to attack. The demon jumped down from his place and circled around Inosuke as a predator would prey.
Inosuke watched, ready to decapitate the bastard if it even made a movement to pounce on him.
The asshole was taking too long. Inosuke had enough and charged forward, yelling out a war cry as the demon avoided his strikes.
Where the Fuck were Tanjirou and Zenitsu? They were supposed to be around here. Dodging an attack from his opponent Inosuke focused back into the battle. He wouldn’t let anything distract him. Not when he was close to making sure this weakling learned that no one messes with the great and mighty Inosuke.
Their cat and mouse game continued at a slow pace, a lot of attacks and counters that never hit. This damn fucker is quick no wonder no one had been able to defeat it yet. A few slashes to its chest caused it to back away from Inosuke probably thinking it had time to recover but Inosuke wasn’t going to let that happen.
Running towards the demon Inosuke inhaled a breath preparing an attack and ignored the sharp stinging in his side. Getting close to the demon he heard a cry from behind him.
“Inosuke!” Turning to face the worried face of Zenitsu and Tanjirou made relief settle in him. They were both fine! Now Insouke could completely focus on taking the demon down! The shitty thing would be dead quickly now that he had his support.
“Inosuke!” Zenitsu cried out more frantically and before he could question it he felt a sharp stinging on his torso again. Glancing down at his waist he sees the bandages ripped off and the already aggravated wound bleeding out again at a faster rate.
Shit! Shit! Shit!
He had to finish this fast! He had to finish this before he lost too much blood.
Taking a step forward ignoring the pain, Inosuke finally figured out the bastard's patterns and went in for a final attack. Slicing its head off brought such a sweet feeling of victory.
Once the demon was taken care of he turned and faced Tanjirou and Zenitsu smiling brightly.
Ha! In their dumb faces! He wasn’t useless and was the one to defeat the thing.
Opening his mouth no words came out as his world tilted and he felt himself fall against the ground with a thud.
Groaning he could now feel the blood seeping out as he tried to stay awake. Looking up he saw the face of Zenitsu looking back at him in concern. Smiling at him, Inosuke faded into unconsciousness. Zenitsu would just have to forgive him.
Waking up was difficult, his body was heavy and his eyes wouldn’t listen to his commands and refused to open.
After a while of struggling his eyes finally opened and he was met with fluffy blonde hair.
The idiot really slept next to him while he recovered. What a sweet dumbass.
Inosuke looked around the room and saw he was probably back in the butterfly estate, no one else there in the room but them. Good. They would probably give him so shit for what he did but he did his job! They are supposed to slay those shitty fuckers that decide to harm others.
Looking down at Zenitsu he decided to wake him up. Gently shaking the boy in front of him he watched as Zenitsu's went through many emotions. First, he looked relieved, then slight happiness came before his face formed into an angry one.
Fuck he was getting a lecture.
“You dumb, stupid boar! There was a reason we left you behind!” Zenitsu yelled in distress his face turning slightly red.
“I was trying to help,” Inosuke mumbled glancing away.
“I don’t care if you were trying to chase a squirrel! Your injury was bad enough! You didn’t need to go out and try to prove that you’re better than us while having that kind of injury!” Zenitsu continued to yell out his frustrations while Inosuke listened quietly still not facing him. “You’re lucky it wasn’t worse! Shinobu also yelled at me! She said I should be taking care of you, but you never let me!”
Frowning Inosuke turns around trying to reach out to hold Zenitsu but he pulls away causing Insouke’s frown to deepen.
“What the fuck?”
“Shut it! You’re horrible! Did you know how worried I was? You idiot!” Zenitsu stared down at his lap, hands gripping firmly onto his uniform pants. His eyes started to get glassy and his voice came out a shaky when he spoke, “Your eyes rolled to the back of your head and you were bleeding out. I got your blood on me and I was so damn scared. We had to rush back in a hurry to make sure you were fine.”
“ ‘m sorry. I didn’t think that would happen.” Inosuke tried to calm Zenitsu.
“That’s the problem! You never think! You just go and do what you want, whenever you want!” Zenitsu yells, tears starting to escape from his eyes. Oh crap, he really fucked up. “It’s so frustrating! You need to think for once! You always make me worry!”
Pulling Zenitsu closer and holding him when he didn’t push away, Inosuke patted his head while the lightning breath user continued to rant and yell at Inosuke until he was quiet.
“Don’t do it again.” Zenitsu finished tiredly, his eyes closing as Inosuke held onto him tightly. He’ll have to do better next time. He would also have to make sure Zenitsu got better so he wouldn't worry Inosuke from not being able to defend himself properly. Inosuke wasn’t usually one for listening to anyone but if Inosuke had seen what Zenitsu he’d probably scream at the boy too. Inosuke also didn’t want to see that hurt expression he had caused on the blonde’s face. His heart had squeezed tightly and couldn't help but bring Zenitsu closer.
Sighing, Inosuke looked down at his boyfriend and kissed the top of his head, closing his own eyes.
They would get better together.