Sparking Our Inferno | First Date with Kyojuro Rengoku (Rengoku x Y/n)
Warnings: none, just fluff, "friends to lovers" dynamic
Y/n's prounouns: (they/them) nonbinary!reader
AN: Hi, I would just like to say that this will be my first "Y/n x (character)" fic so please forgive me if it's not good. Happy reading!
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You and Kyojuro had been best friends for quite some time, and at some point you began to like him just a little more.
However, he never said anything to acknowledge your feelings, so you buried your attraction deep down and continued to be his friend.
That's why you were so surprised when he took your hands in his after finishing a mission you had been assigned to with him.
"Y/n." And that was all he said for a beat, his figure seeming to almost glow in the moonlight as those flaming eyes hooked onto yours, rendering you unable to look away.
When he spoke again, his voice was soft and carried a hint of gentle warmth that brought heat to your cheeks.
"Y/n... I've been meaning to tell you for the longest time."
You held your breath, knowing he would probably want to tell you that you had to come over and train with him at his estate again, but some stubborn part of your brain refused to stop hoping he would say something else.
"I think that you are an amazing, hardworking individual, with talent and great potential to be better than you already are. I enjoy spending each day I get by your side, and we work well together. I simply cannot deny it anymore..."
"Y/n... I have fallen for you."
If your cheeks were burning earlier, it was nothing compared to now.
You sucked in a gasp, thoughts racing frantically through your head wondering whether or not this was a joke.
But the sincere look in his eyes made everything else around you slow. They were so... clear. You could see exactly how he felt.
And he was telling the truth.
With a shaky breath, you managed, "I love you too."
His tender smile turned into a beaming grin as soon as the words left your mouth.
He found every single thing you did endearing.
He wrapped you in a tight, but comfy and warm bear hug and chuckled, "It sure took us a while, didn't it?"
You felt almost dizzy from the relief and whispered into his shoulder, "It was all worth it in the end though..."
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A bit into the next week, it was the day scheduled for your first date.
You were a bundle of nerves, fidgety and anxious.
You had already swapped the clothes you were to wear five times, and were resisting the urge to go change once again.
"After all," you tried to assure yourself, standing in front of the large mirror in your room, "we're just going to have some tea together."
It was a favorite of Kyojuro's, a small tea joint which was actually quite good. It was famous in this little town, and people from all over came just to taste their stellar matcha.
You took a minute to sit down and wait for Kyojuro, thinking.
"How long has he loved me? Does he really love me?"
"No, Y/n," you said aloud, snapping yourself out of it. "Don't doubt him. You saw how he looked at you."
You sat there in silence for another three minutes before a knock at the door made you jump.
"Y/n!" Kyojuro's familiar voice could be heard from behind the painted wood. "Are you ready?"
"Yes, give me a minute!" You called, scrambling to grab your shoes and put them on, before skidding into the bathroom and adjusting a few stray strands of hair and checking your reflection one last time.
Taking a deep breath, you opened the door.
And there he was.
Blazing hair flowing onto his shoulders as usual, that smile like the sun on his face. And...
"His clothes," You thought, all the air once again drained from your lungs.
He was dressed impeccably, in a way that showcased both his casual and formal side at once. It made you feel like you should go change for the sixth time.
But that feeling melted away as he looked you over in polite awe.
"Y/n! You look stunning!"
"It's because this is your first time seeing me out of my Corps uniform...", you muttered, embarrassed, as you shut the door behind you and joined him on the steps outside.
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He insisted on carrying you, so you arrived at the slightly busy restaurant ten minutes later in his comfortable arms.
You could see everyone else's eyes on you as he gently set you down.
And hear the whispers.
But unlike what you originally thought would happen, people seemed happy for you two.
"Look! It's Rengoku-san and somebody... I think it's his date. They look good!"
"Oh my, what a cute couple!"
"Wow, Rengoku-san's really lucky!"
"Is that Y/n? And Ren- wait... AWW~!"
Well, either it was just you or the place was rapidly getting warmer....
Kyojuro settled you down at a small cedar table set for two before taking a seat himself, looking around. He had a huge grin on his face as he leaned in and murmured to you.
"You seem to be stealing everyone's attention, hmm? Just like how you stole mine."
You were busy looking out the window at the bustling town, your back to him, but heard his words.
And he knew too, by the red coating the tops of your ears.
Before he could continue, a waitress arrived.
"Hello!" she chirped cheerfully, "What can I get you two today?"
You turned. "Can we get two cups of your specialty matcha? I've heard it's the best around."
She wrote it down with a smile and a nod, confirming the rumor. "Anything else, or will that be all?"
Kyojuro cut in. "And one vanilla taiyaki. Thank you!"
She put in the dessert on her notepad and waved as she left to go serve another table.
The food arrived quickly. In the span of five minutes, in fact.
And that was when you discovered the pure bliss of eating with the person you loved.
Kyojuro had graciously split the taiyaki in half, and it was delicious.
The mix of vanilla and matcha was giving your taste buds something to celebrate as you savored every bite/sip.
He watched your face, feeling your joy himself as you two chatted and ate.
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Thirty minutes had passed and you were stuffed to the brim.
After six extra steaming cups of matcha and four more taiyaki, you refused any more food, clutching your stomach.
Kyojuro himself had eaten two times what you had and miraculously looked even better than before.
After you said thank you to the owner and headed out, he motioned for you to sit next to him on a bench.
You didn't hesitate to sit close to him and asked, "Why did you eat so much? Won't your stomach hurt tomorrow?"
He laughed, "It's my gratitude to the owner. So he makes more money and stays in business with his spectacular food for a long time. If even it's just a little, I want to help."
What a perfect man.
But... "You should have let me pay!"
"Absolutely not. Y/n, this was our first date. Of course I had to pay. And, like I just told you, I want to help. One should never take another's money if they are capable of paying themselves."
You just couldn't hold back your sigh.
"What?" He asked, surprised. "Did I say something wrong?"
"No, quite the opposite. You said exactly the right thing. I sighed because it's impressive how much you do for others", you said simply.
"Oh trust me, Y/n, just wait. I do even more for the people I love."
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End!
How did you like it?
I might post a Giyu x Y/n fic if you all liked this and want me to.
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CREDS:
Kyojuro Rengoku - Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer
Y/n - literally every fanfic writer
Inspo - @risingscorchingsuns I thought of you while writing this
Date setting - Google
Vanilla taiyaki - @nothingtoseehere1-2-3
Exhaustion - three days of staying up to write this
Irritation - autocorrect
Emotional support - @nothingtoseehere1-2-3 @knyinfinity @tor-the-tortilla
Bye! Thanks for reading!
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A story for @blake222111
(Randomly saw their comment on a Kyojuro and Mitsuri post and I decided to fulfill their wish :D)
Here we go!
Kyojuro Rengoku and Mitsuri Kanroji. Being the most energetic of the Hashira, these two were always everywhere and involved in everything. This fine morning, a loud exchange resonated through the Flame Estate, scattering birds from nearby trees.
"Satsumaimo!"
"Sakura mochi!"
"Satsumaimo!"
"Sakura mochi!"
You had heard plenty of this, so you headed over to see what the commotion was. Walking in, you saw a small cat clambering over and around a box on the back patio... with Kyojuro and Mitsuri standing in front of it, arguing. They only said two words.
"Satsumaimo!"
"Sakura mochi!"
"Enough!" You cut in. "What is going on?!"
"Oh, Y/n!" Mitsuri spoke. "We found this cat while taking a walk. Kawaii, right?"
Your eyes traveled over to the tabby. "Okay..."
"And it looked hungry! So I suggested we feed it!"
"But what's the problem?" You questioned.
Mitsuri put her hands on her hips and glared at Kyojuro, who didn't look affected in the slightest, as if they were playing a game.
"Well..." She puffed out her cheeks. "I want to feed it sakura mochi!"
"Satsumaimo is the better choice! More UMAI!" Kyojuro boomed.
"Neither will work." You said, and picked it up. It purred and nuzzled itself into your neck as you continued. You were a little hesitant to step in given that they were both Hashira, but you needed to protect the safety of the feline!
"I presume you wanted to give it raw sweet potato, Rengoku-san? Unfortunately, that's not safe for cats, and so are the leaves. But maybe if it was cooked! And Mitsuri-san, mochi can upset a cat's stomach. So maybe we should just feed it some chicken or fish."
A moment of silence. Then...
"I'm sure the neko would find anything umai anyway!" Kyojuro stated, with a sunny grin on his face. Nobody could stay angry at him, and he couldn't stay angry at others. He was just the best.
Mitsuri looked happy. "We should be thankful we get to save a cute little kitten! He's so kawaii! Kyaa!"
And that's how Taro ended up to be a healthy cat.
@blake222111 this is for you, hope you see it and like it
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