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Tanjiro's pov

"Come on Tanjiro, talk to him already" my sister said to me as I looked at one of my classmates "he's a loner, he'll be happy to have a friend and maybe a boooyfrieend!"

I rolled my eyes and playfully slapped the back of her head "shut up Nezuko, who knows if he's even into guys" I mumbled and grabbed a fork, looking at the disgusting cafeteria food.

"If you won't talk to him I will" Nezuko said and stood up before I could stop her. I saw her talking to Muichiro before grabbing his hand and a plate with food and grabbing him towards our table "now come on, we don't want you to be lonely, no?"

"I am not lonely.. can I le-" Muichiro was about to say but Nezuko interrupted him "awh come on, just hang out with us for a bit, you are always alone, a bit of talking won't hurt" she said and sat down next to him.

I looked over at Muichiro who was clearly uncomfortable so I thought that maybe I could give it a try and talk to him, possibly make him more comfortable.

"So Muichiro, how did you do on the math test?" I asked, not knowing what to really ask because we never spoke to each other and I had no idea what kind of interests he had.

"Terrible" he mumbled quietly and took out his phone, shakily texting someone. Not even a minute later his twin came and said "Muichiro we have uhh.. a problem yea, I left the chicken in uh.. please just come with me"

Muichiro quickly nodded and ran away with Yuichiro. "He owns a chicken?" Nezuko laughed and I rolled my eyes "he was clearly just trying to get Muichiro to come with him, he didn't have an excuse, Muichiro probably texted him to come"

"Aw man, I wanted to talk to him" she whined "well he clearly doesn't want to talk with us so leave him be"

"But what about your cruuuush! You love him!"

"First, shut up, second, I can do it myself, third, come force yourself into my shit, you're just making it worse"

Muichiro's pov

"Do you want me to beat his ass?" Yuichiro asked me and I shook my head "it's fine Yui, they were nice, I just didn't want to talk to them.. he keeps looking at me weirdly it's making me uncomfortable"

"So you're telling me I should be-"

"No, oh my god, I just don't want him to bother me anymore I guess.. I mean, he seems nice and all but I just don't want to talk to him"

"If you say so, just tell me when he'll bother you again, and give me time to fucking prepare an excuse"

…

I was sitting in a library, reading a book like everyday after school. It was very peaceful here and I loved reading books, it was so calming and relaxing I couldn't help but come here all the time when I had time and just spent hours reading.

Suddenly I saw a person in the corner of my eye and when I took a look I saw.. Tanjiro.

"Hi Muichiro, I want to apologize for what happened at the lunch break, my sister is just very social and wanted you to join us" he apologized and I gave him a tiny nod, saying "it's.. okay.."

There was a bit of silence before he sat down next to me and asked "is it okay if.. we maybe talk for a bit? I'd like to get to know you" he said with a kind smile.

I sighed and looked at him for a split second before looking away quickly, mumbling "I ehm.. maybe later.."

"Oh, okay, I understand, have a good day, Muichiro, see you in class tomorrow" he said and gave me a small wave before walking away. I lifted my hand a bit, about to wave back but I stopped myself and just looked down again.

"Ughh, what now, I should have just said no! Now I have to deal with him tomorrow" I thought to myself and buried my face into my palms, groaning.

…

"Hi Muichiro" I heard and turned to my right to see Tanjiro again. "Hey" I said simply and looked down at my notebook "so" he hummed and sat down next to me "I was thinking if you.. maybe want to eat lunch with me? I-If you're comfortable of course, I know that last time wa-"

"No, I am good.. thanks" I said, trying not to sound annoyed but it was basically impossible at this point. "Right.. sorry" he apologized and looked down at his hands, clearly nervous "ehm.."

"Tanjiro, I am trying to study, can you please?" I said and moved my hand up, singling him to leave. "Oh.. yea yea, I'll go now.."

Tanjiro's pov

I walked back to my desk, my sister looking at me with a sad look "bro has noooo interest in talking to you, hm? Must be sad"

"Shut up, saying someone who can't keep a stable relationship for one week" I said and Nezuko gasped, almost yelling out "m-me and Zenitsu just have it- complicated! Y-Yea!"

"Right right, just shut up and focus on your relationship instead of my stuff" I said, clearly annoyed and Nezuko rolled her eyes "geez alright alright" she mumbled and grabbed her phone.

I sighed and turned to look at Muichiro again, wishing he could just let me give him attention for at least twenty minutes..

I'll just try again tomorrow.. Maybe it'll work out between us.

…

"Stop talking to me already!! Is it that hard to understand?! I. Don't. Want. To. Talk. To. You!!" Muichiro yelled out, the whole class turning towards us, completely silent.

My heart dropped when I heard those words, it felt like everything just shattered around me. I nodded and said "sorry.." quietly, walking away from him, embarrassed and humiliated.

Muichiro's pov

"That was.. a bit too harsh, don't you think?" Yuichiro said and turned to look at Tanjiro who was slowly leaving the classroom.

"I don't think so, I told him many times to leave me alone and he didn't.. he deserved it.." I mumbled, my voice getting quieter by the end. "Come on Muichiro, he just w-"

"So you're on his side now?" I said with an annoyed tone and he sighed "No I am not, just.. you don't talk to anyone because everyone has made their friend groups, you wait for someone to talk to you first but then when someone finally speaks to you, you push them away.."

"Yea because I got used to it, okay? I don't need friends" I said and looked back at my book.

…

I laid in bed, staring at my phone, scrolling through my and Tanjiro's messages, feeling.. down for some reason.

"Hi Muichiro!! Your brother gave me your number. I thought that it might be good if we could get to know each other like this!"

"No thanks"

"Oh.. please? I promise I won't be a bother for long"

"Ugh, fine"

"Yaayy!! So do you have any hobbies?"

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"Hello?"

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"Did I say something wrong?"

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"I really liked your art project in class today :D you're very talented"

"Thanks"

"Of course of course! I always wanted to get into drawing, it seems fun!"

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"I was wondering if you wanted to study together today? I noticed that you've been having rough time in math class"

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"Is that a no?"

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"Alright.."

Was all we texted and I couldn't help but feel horrible, why do I want to text him.. why do I want to apologize.. why do.. I miss him

I sat up and stared at the chat again, typing "hi Tanjiro, I am sorry for today, I didn't mean to be so harsh.." I stared at the message but deleted it soon after.

"Why am I like this.." I sighed and turned my phone off, just laying back down on my bed and thinking about him.. for some odd reason.. The more I thought, the more sad I felt, but I didn't have the courage to text him and apologize.

…

As days passed, I was starting to get more and more frustrated with the situation. Every time I saw him, I expected him to come to me.. talk to me but.. that never happened, it just never did and it hurted so much..

Not just because he was ignoring me but just.. because I was the one who ruined it, who made him act this way..

There was another feeling that was bothering me and that was.. love, I have called in love with him since the point we stopped talking.. I realized how much I missed him and just.. realized everything.

I missed him so much, I couldn't bear it anymore, every day was just getting more and more difficult to go through just because I saw him at school but.. didn't even say one word to him which.. hurted, so much.

I sat in class when suddenly Tanjiro came in, again.. ignoring me completely but this time, I didn't hold back. I stood up and went over to his desk, saying "Tanjiro..? Can we.. talk?" I mumbled quietly and he looked at me with a confused look.

"Why? I am annoying, no?" He said and at that point I just didn't know what to say "please..?" Was all that I said and he sighed, nodding "fine"

I led him outside the classroom, leading him into a room where we would be alone. "So what is it?" He said and I turned to look at him with tear filled eyes "I am sorry.. I really am.. I didn't mean to be so harsh.. I miss talking to you, a-a lot.."

Tanjiro's eyes widened a bit, it was clear that he didn't know what to say "you.. miss it?"

I nodded, tears escaping my eyes "M-Mhm.. a lot.. I didn't realize it until you were gone.. I am just sorry f-" before I could finish, he pulled me into a hug "come on, no need to cry, it's fine"

He said with a smile. My eyes widened, a huge smile spread on my face "thank you.. so much.."

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