I’ve been dealing with a lot recently and I wanted comfort

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Content: Kyojuro Rengoku x gn!Reader

Warnings: Mentions of injuries, self doubt

Notes: Reader is shorter than Rengoku, also this is me projecting a fuck ton lol

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Originally posted by dudeandduchess

Sighing to yourself, you gently lowered your arms, your training sword in hand. On your last mission, the demon nearly killed you. You had been careless and cocky, and vowed to train more as a result. Earlier this morning, Shinobu had allowed you to return to Rengoku’s home, deeming your injuries to be healed.

Kyojuro was currently out, he had been all day. You were glad he couldn’t see you in this state. The last mission drained you of your, admittedly false, confidence. You seemed deflated, and you definitely felt that way too.

When you were recovering in the butterfly mansion, Kyojuro obviously visited you every day, but Shinobu had strict visiting hours set so you could rest quicker. It was easy to mask your emotional turmoil for the hours Kyo visited, you just hoped you could keep it masked until your emotional wounds healed too.

However, it might prove to be impossible. No matter how hard you trained today to get your mind off of the mission, your near death experience replayed over and over in your head. It was exhausting, and you just wanted to curl up and sink into the floor. Sghing again, you pinched the bridge of your nose, trying to find some motivation deep within you to train again.

Finding none, you sigh for the third time before deciding to put your wooden sword up for the day.

“Sunflower! You’re back!” Rengoku yelled from behind you.

Goig stiff, you turned to look at him. He seemed so happy…you couldn’t possbly dim his light. Forcing a smile on, you gave a tired wave. Kyojuro was carrying bags full of food, careful not to drop them as he quickly trotted towards you.

“I would hug you, but I am currently carrying our meals for the next month! I thought Shinobu would have told me you were coming home today.” Kyo then leans closer. “Did you break out of the butterfly mansion, sweetheart?”

That did genuinely make you chuckle. “No, Kyo. I told Shinobu to keep it a surprise is all.”

Kyo smiled wider, if that was possible. He then kissed you on the forehead. “Well, this is the best surprise I have ever gotten. Now, come! I’m sure you’re hungry, I will start on dinner right away!”

Kyojuro trotted inside, and you let your face drop before following him. Placing your sword on the wall to rest, you let out the fourth sigh within the hour.

“What’s with that sad sigh, my darling?”

Turning, you see Kyo once again in the doorway. Instead of happiness, his face was laced with sorrow and concern. It hurt your heart.

“Nothing, Kyo. I’m fine.” You put on another smile.

Kyojuro let out a sigh of his own before approaching you. He wrapped his strong, warm arms around you, pressing his equally strong and warm body against you. Sitting in surprise for a moment, you glanced at him, only being able to see his hair in your face.

“Why are you so sad, sunflower? Did something happen today?” Kyojuro asked.

“No…no, I’m fine.” You slowly slid your hands up his sides, over his back, and encased him in your own warmth. “I promise, Kyo.”

“That is an empty promise, my love. If you do not wish to tell me about it, that’s fine. Just please know I am here for you, and you can tell me when you’re feeling down. I will not think any less than you.”

Kyojuro gave you a little squeeze for a prologned period of time before pulling away slightly. He still held you in his arms as he gazed down at you.

“Would you like to make dinner with me? Would that help you feel better?” Kyo gave you a beaming smile.

A few moments pass before his contagious smile spread to your face. You give a nod to him. “Sure, Kyo. I’d like that.”

Kyojuro’s smile grew brighter, if possible, before he planted a big smooch on your lips. “Alright, then let’s start right away, sunshine!”

Kyojuro dragged you behind him. “Didn’t you already start it?”

“I lied!”

He pulled you into the kitchen where he pressed a kiss to your temple. “I love you, (Y/n).”

“I love you too, Kyo.” You smiled.

Training after a failed mission was hard, dealing with your own self doubt was hard, but suddenly everything seemed…not so hard when Kyo was around. As Kyojuro started to boil water in a pot, you moved to hug him from behind.

“Oh! Sunflower?”

“Thank you, Kyo. I love you.” You squeezed him a little bit.

“I love you too, little flame.” He smiled, moving to hug you once more.

Yeah…with Kyo trapping you in his arms, everything seems to be so much better and brighter.

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