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You were taking a peaceful stroll in the beautiful and calming forest near your training camp as it started pouring on you. The rain was so heavy that even if you ran, your clothes were becoming drenched, as if you just jumped in a pool. You rushed to your home, if we can even call it that, then opened the closest door to you and went inside. You opened the lights, your breathing short and labored as you tried to regain your energy. You hear the shuffling of bedsheets and curious, you open the light switch. You then notice Muichiro sleeping on his bed inside his room, his long black and teal hair laying out majestically, making you want to caress them and put them into a gorgeous braid. You really thought it would suit him. How could someone look so pretty even while sleeping? He frowned, not opening his eyes but his mouth started moving;
-Mngh… I'm trying to sleep… Close that…
You then realize that you might have awoken him from his earlier slumber by all the noise and ruckus you just did. You felt a bit guilty about that… But before you could keep overthinking it, you start paying attention to your trembling body and your completely wet attire from the torrent outside. Muichiro turned to the other side, sighing.
-Did you not hear me? Close the lights.
-Hold up, can I ask a favor?
-What is it this time?
-My clothes are soaked and I'm freezing. Could I borrow something from you? I'm not gonna go to sleep wearing that.
-No. Why are you asking me? Just ask Mitsuri or something. She'll probably say yes to anything you ask her anyway.
-But her room is far away! And it's super dark in the hallway! I don't know where it is!
-Don't make excuses. Just open the lights.
-Please?
-I already told you; No.
-But whyyyy?
-Well, because they’re mine. I don’t feel like sharing. Will you leave now? I’m tired.
You look to the ground with a sad expression on your face. In reality, you had the biggest crush on Muichiro. Any opportunity to interact with him would be welcomed with open arms.
-But…
-No buts. Go bother someone else.
-Fine…
You sighed, turning on your heels to leave his room, your eyes suddenly feeling a bit wet. You sniffle to hold back the tears. What if he really does hate me?
-Wait.
-Hmm?
You looked back at him when you heard the sound of his voice.
-I changed my mind.
-Huuuh?
-Come here.
-Uh, okay?
He got up from his bed and went to the bathroom, coming back with a towel that he handed to you.
-Oh, thank you, Muichiro!
-...
He didn't want to look at you, his cheeks slightly flushed. In reality, he reciprocated your feelings. He just didn't know how to express himself since all of this was new for him.
-Your dorm isn’t in the hashira building, right? I kind of forgot where it was…
-No, it isn’t. You replied as you tried to sponge most of the water off of you with the dry towel. Tanjiro, Zenitsu and the others also sleep there. We all have our rooms, like you do, just in case it slipped off of your mind!
-I see…
He would never apologize out loud for being rude to you earlier, but a hint of guilt glinted in his aquamarine eyes.
-So… Is it far? He asked, tilting his head.
You brought a finger to your lips, thinking.
-Kind of? I mean, maybe it would take between thirty and fourty-five minutes to get there?-In this weather? You're not going anywhere. He said bluntly.
-Huh? So you're letting me stay? Yayyy!!!
-Ugh… You're loud… He let out a slightly irritated sigh at your behavior.
-Does that mean I can borrow some clothes? Unless you want a puddle in your sheets as if a tsunami had just passed?
-No. I'll pass. Just be careful with my things.
-Yeah, of course!
As Muichiro sat on his bed, you went through his drawers, rummaging through his clothes, picking a pair of pants and a t-shirt that he had. You then went to the bathroom and came out some minutes later with your new attire. The fabric was soft and smelled like a bit of mist on a Monday morning after some rain that had fallen overnight. It was comforting, really.
-Thanks, Mui. You can be rude sometimes but in reality, I believe you are soft hearted and understanding.
He frowned a little at that.
-That's foolish. Whatever. Just let me get back to sleep.
-Yes, of course!
He laid back down on his bed. You hesitated a little, your cheeks feeling a bit warmer by the minute.
-What are you waiting for? Don't just stand there. Go sleep.
His words managed to get you out of that trance, now jumping in the sheets next to him. He turned his back to you, sighing. You looked at him. How beautiful he was… His hair sitting perfectly down his back and onto the mattress. You were yearning for him badly. You just wanted to wrap your arms around him in a soft cuddle and snuggle into his smooth hair and skin… Perhaps even be lucky enough to get the opportunity to have his lips right against yours? Just the thought alone brought chills running all over your body…