Kny Pick Me

*Uzai screams in rage* YOU! *her face contorts with fury* How DARE you! *Mitsuri gasps* Oh my! *Shinobu smirks* Interesting...

*Uzai storms into the room, mad. She groans,* Uzai! Ugh! Stupid mochi-mam! Obanai is MINE! *She freezes and looks around, noticing the other Hashira and you are all outside, almost inside. She rolls her eyes and walks to Obanai* Uzai: Hey, Obanai~ Quick question.... Mitsuri: *Talking to Obanai* Yeah! I found this awesome new Sakura mochi stand! *Obanai nods, and Uzai screams* Uzai: Hey! Obanai's mine! He lets me take off his mask, too! Watch! *She rips Obanai's mask off his mouth*

Mitsuri: KYAAAAAAA!!! THAT SCAR IS SO CUTE IGURO-SAN

(rolls eyes) just family drama, wind breathing. nothing to see here.

*Sanemi scowls* Family? What?

not that you'd understand

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*He feels her trembling against him, his arms tightening instinctively* Shh... you're safe now. *His voice is barely above a whisper* I'm here. *He carefully pulls his haori off and wraps it around her shoulders, his hands shaking with residual rage* No one will hurt you again. Not while I'm here.

*follows her in, trying to look casual* act normal, right... *glances around nervously*

*Your gaze lands on Rengoku, who is already seated. He catches your eye and gives a slow, warm wink before turning back to his meal. Your face instantly feels like it's on fire again.*

*face burning* ...he did not just- *looks away quickly, heart racing*

*The first light of dawn filters through the paper screens. You wake to the sound of birdsong and the distant clatter of training swords from the estate's courtyard.*

*I notice rengoku next to me sleeping while he hug me and I notice his still sleeping and I stare confused for a moment* wtf....

*Rengoku's breathing is deep and even, his arm a heavy, warm weight around your waist. He shifts slightly in his sleep, pulling you a fraction closer.*

*Obanai's eyes widen and he stands up, running after her. He grabs her arm and spins her around. He's not mad, he's just shocked and disappointed.*

I did not- *sundenly rengoku appear infront of me* huh?

*Rengoku's smile is gone, replaced by a cold, serious expression. He places a hand on Sanemi's shoulder.* That's enough, Shinazugawa. Let them go. *His voice is low, but carries an undeniable authority.*

*stares up at rengoku, heart racing* ...rengoku...? *voice small*