#we only have one patient left and he wont be here for another HOUR ugh

[illithidprone]

Been thinking about Valxori's appearance as an owlbear and i THINK i want to give her blue tints to her feathers/fur

Like i originally based it off of a red owl but 🤔

[blue-bird-kny]

Could we maybe get the prompt #4 from the fluff list; “Please just kiss me already.” with Zenitsu? Thank you so much!!

Thank you for the request! I hope you enjoy it!~Amanda

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“Please just kiss me already.” prompt

You ogled out the window, eyes never leaving the rambunctious group of boys training hard out in the yard. They’d been resting at the Butterfly Estate for some time now, each with their own fair share of wounds. The moment their damaged bodies were rushed into the trusted care of you and the other girls, you’d been fascinated with a certain yellow-haired demon slayer.

You continued to openly stare at the boy, lost in some romantic daydream like a teenage school-girl. “Y/n you idiot! You’re mixing the medicines, are you trying to kill our patients?!” Aoi shouted from the door frame. You shrieked looking down at the mess you’ve made on the table, the contents spreading over the wood and down to the floor. “Ugh” you sighed in frustration, already grabbing rags to clean up. “I don’t know what's got you acting like more of a clutz but get it together. You know how Shinobu-san gets when we waste materials” you shuddered at the thought, remembering the scolding you got last time.

“Don’t tell her!”

Aoi watched the same group of people outside that had just stolen your attention, everything seeming to click in her head instantly. A sly smirk crossed her features as she bent down to your level on the floor, “It wouldn’t happen to be our new guest that are bothering you, would it?’’ she chuckled as a warm pink spread across your cheeks, your eyes falling anywhere but on her knowing pair. “Is it Tanjiro? or maybe it's Inosuke?” she studied your reaction as she spoke, “ or maybe it's that handful Zenitsu?” your blush deepened at his name; you’d been caught red-handed.

Instead of continuing to tease you like you expected, Aoi gently placed a hand on your shoulder “You should talk to him sometime instead of avoiding him, you’re pretty and kind, he’d be an idiot to turn you away” Aoi’s complement caused you to smile, a new found confidence within you. “Thank you Aoi-san” it was her turn to blush in embarrassment. She stood with her arms crossed as she turned to leave the room, “You’re still an idiot”, you couldn't help but laugh.

Later on that night, you stood outside Zenitsu’s room, his medicine clutched between your hands as you gave yourself a mental pep-talk. “You’ve got this, it won't be that hard” you slide the door open with a wide smile only to have it completely wiped away. Behind the door stood Zenitsu, whose clothes had only covered his lower-half leaving his chest exposed for anyone to see. “Hello?!” his voice rang louder than thunder and his face became an intense red. Snapping back to reality, you slammed the door shut, a string of apologies filling the space.   “You idiot! Why didn't you knock?!” you reprimanded yourself, face-palming at your own stupidity. Well there goes all that confidence. Moments passed before a fully dressed Zenitsu opened the door, remnants of red still dusted his face, “yes?” he questioned slightly upset, great now he doesn’t like you. “I...um… medicine” you stuttered, his face griminced yet he still let you inside, throwing himself onto the bed. “If I would have known such a beautiful girl was coming to nurse me back to health instead of that witch I would have left my clothes off”’ he flirted. 

You gulped away any nerves as you prepared his medicine, trying your hardest to suppress the warmth that was creeping its way up your neck. “My name is Y/n, please open your mouth for me Zenitsu-kun” you politely asked as you balanced a spoon between your nimble fingers. “Eager aren’t you Y/n-chan” he complied with doe eyes, savoring the way your soft finger felt on his face. He almost blocked out the bitter taste of the gunk you were spoon feeding him as he admired your features; the curve of your plump lips, the color of your determined eyes, the way you handled him with such care and affection. 

For a moment Zenitsu felt that affection stemmed from something deeper, but he quickly tossed the idea aside, “She’s a nurse, she probably treats all her patients like that” he glumly came to that conclusion, silently cursing anyone who has ever been in your care the same way he was. 

“Zenitsu-kun, can you drink the other medicine yourself or do you need my help?” he melted at the way his name sounded from your tongue. “Nope I need you Y/n-chan” he lied, wanting your company for as long as possible. You held his chin between shaking fingers, “ah” you opened your mouth, bringing the wooden cup to his parted mouth. The drink was disgusting and had it been anyone else, he’d thrown fit, but he drank it slowly just to keep you near. 

“All done!” you cheered, gathering your belongings. “Talk to him!” Aoi voice chanted in your head, “I hope you don’t mind that I’ll be the one giving you your medicine and not Aoi-san” you asked calmly, nice ice breaker. “Y/n-chan please stay and keep me company! I think I’ll only get worse if I'm alone!” he ignored your question, his hand reaching for your. “Well I suppose…” you debated with yourself, but ultimately came to the conclusion that staying a little while wouldn't hurt. 

A little bit had turned into an hour, the two of you enjoying each other's company. Your cheeks were sore and your sides hurt from laughing, things were going so smoothly. Zenitsu was mesmerized; your bright, sunny personality was the complete opposite from his and it commanded his attention- which he was more than willing to give. You noticed the setting sun, the orange and pinks matching the boy in front of you. “I should go, you need rest and the others will come to bed soon” you really didn’t want to go but you knew it was the right thing to do. You headed towards the door when Zenitsu’s hand shot out to reach yours, stopping you from moving any further.

His body acted on his own and now all he could do was wordlessly stare at your confused form, “yes?” you didn't shrug away from his touch, Zenitsu noticed. “I..” his mind was blank, all he could focus on was the way your irresistible lips parted, oh how he wished he could feel them for himself; you were too cute for your own good, he felt. You noticed how his light brown orbs shone with the sun's rays, the light  making them a brilliant gold.

Silently, your eyes fell on his lips, wishing he’d make some sort of moves. Your hopes were broken when he withdrew his hand from yours, releasing you with a small smile, “Goodnight Y/n-chan”

You hide your disappointment well, slightly bowing in farwell “Goodnight”

The tension between you and Zentisu grew with each passing day, it was becoming almost unbearable. Your days together were numbered yet every time you came close to kissing, one thing or another would get in the way. “Zenitsu-kun! I have your finally a dose of meds!” the reminder was displeasing to the both of you.

You smiled half-heartedly, placing the tray of ‘nastiness’ as Zenitsu calls it on the bedside table. “Are you going to spoon feed Y/n-chan? My arms hurt” he pouted. You giggled as you brought the green liquid to his lips; you were almost envious of the spoon, it had touched his lips before your could. Together you sat in silence, neither of you knew what to say. “Tomorrow you and your friends will be discharged, you can continue being heroes. Looks like you wont need me anymore” you smiled bitterly, not able to look at Zenitsu’s face. You weren’t mad at Zenitsu, but at the situation ahead when you two would have to say goodbye.

Zenitsu wrapped your hand between his larger pair, your eyes finally reaching his as they filled with tears. “Don’t say that Y/n-chan, I’ll always need you to heal me when I do something dumb” he lovilnly rubbed circles into your skin with his thumb. A single tear slid past your eyelashes, “I’ll miss you but please don’t come back here for a while” your words hurt the yellow haired boy, “don't come back because if you're here it means you’ll be hurt” you finished.

He shook his head in disbelief, you really cared for him enough that you’d rather be miserable than have him injured. His eyes trailed down to your lips, he couldn’t leave without showing you just how much he cared for you, just how much he’d miss you.

“Please just kiss me already.”

Your tone was soft, kinder than anyone had talked to him and far from demanding. He closed the space between you, hesitating just before he could finally taste you. “Are you sure?” he waited to see your head nod approvingly before filling in the space. His lips on your felts like lightning were coursing through your veins; One kiss and Zenitsu was already addicted.

The kiss wasn’t too long, just enough to silently whisper “I’ll miss you” to each other. You stood straighter that when you walked in, a beaming smile now replacing the frown that was once there. You placed your lips firmly to his forehead, “Be safe out there and save the world, I’ll see you soon”.

You now understood that this wasn’t goodbye, it was simply a pause in this new relationship. Before you left, you promised each other to write letters as often as possible. He’d be gone before you woke, but the thought was no longer painful because, just as you said, you’ll see each other soon and that was something you were sure of.

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This ending sort of makes me want to write a part 2, but I’m not sure.  Either way I hope you all enjoyed it and I promise to have a better flow of work this week. Remember to drink water and get a good nights rest (I should take my own advice pft)~Amanda