Previously on Chapter 11

Her face slowly relaxes. My eyes soften as her breathing evened out. I don't know why... but I want to see her to always feel happy. I don't want to see her sad, and seeing her sick makes me feel so worried for her.

Please don't be sick, L/N-San...

-Recovery-

Kamado P.O.V

It's been a few days, but L/N-San still hasn't shown any sign of waking up. To say that I'm worried would be an understatement. The day I realize that I want L/N-San to always feel happy, is the day I realize that I've grown a crush on the h/c haired girl. I will do anything if it meant L/N-San is safe and happy.

I drop on the ground, breathing heavily after another session of rehabilitation training. At least, I'm slowly getting better. But L/N-San still not waking up.

Even Rengoku-San have woken up after getting hurt. But I know I can't blame L/N-San for taking too long to wake up. After all, out of the five of us, she's the one who used up a lot of strength during the battle.

"That's all for today. You're getting better. You can head back to the clinic and get some rest for the day. We will continue the training again tomorrow" Aoi said. I just smile at what she said, feeling thankful that the session has ended. I slowly stand up and make my way towards the clinic.

I slide the door open and make my way inside. I turn my head to look at L/N-San. She's still showing no sign of waking up. I let out a sigh and slide the door close. I make my way closer to her and take a seat on the floor.

I cross my arms, placing them on the bed and place my chin on top of them as I stare at L/N-San for a while. I turn my head slightly to look at her hand. I lift my hand and gently hold her hand.

Despite being a Demon Slayer, her hand is relatively soft. Unlike mine which are badly charred. But it kind of made sense, because L/N-San is a half demon. Her body is built different from a normal human.

I smile softly as I stare at her. I start to feel sleepy from my tiredness. I place my head on the bed and let myself drift off to sleep.

***

Y/N P.O.V

I slowly open my eyes, the first thing I see is the ceiling above me. I let out a sigh as I blink my eyes a couple of times. I was so tired and healing Rengoku was taking a huge toll on me. I wonder how long many days have I been out for.

I open my eyes, and notice there's a feeling of warmth on my right hand. I turn my head to the side to see locks of burgundy hairs. My eyes soften as I realize it's none other than Kamado. I lift my hand, gently placing it on top of his head.

He starts to move in his sleep. He slowly open his eyes and turn his head to look at me. A look of relieved spread across his face when he realize that I've woken up.

"You're awake, L/N-San... thank God" he said. I just give him a sleepy smile. I blink my eyes a few times. I still feel so tired after using up a lot of my strength on that battle.

"Is... is Rengoku-San okay?" I asked, opening my eyes and turn to look at Kamado. He frown at what I said. I furrow my eyebrow as I stare at him. "What? He's okay, right?" I asked.

"You just woke up... and the first thing you ask is him" he said. I blink my eyes at his words. Why did he sound so bothered? He let out a sigh as he notices the look of confusion on my face. "You really are something, L/N-San. But yeah, Rengoku-San is doing alright. He have woken up long before you, and he's already training..." he said. I just hum softly and nod my head.

"That's good to know..." I said, closing my eyes as I let out a soft sigh. I open my eyes again and turn to look at Kamado. "What about you, Kamado? Are you alright?" I asked. He blinks his eyes at my questions and nods his head.

"Yeah... I'm alright. You should focus more on yourself, L/N-San. You're the one who used up a lot of strength compare to the rest of us..." he said. I just give him a small smile.

The door slides open to reveal Agatsuma and Hashibira. Agatsuma's eyes lit up at the sight of me. "L/N-San!! You are awake!!" He yelled out. He rushes towards me and was about to give me a hug, but Kamado grabs the back of his haori to stop him from coming any closer. "What are you doing, Tanjiro! I just want to hug L/N-San!!" He whined.

"She just woke up! She doesn't need anyone glomping her like that!" Kamado said, scolding his friend. I just let out a nervous chuckle as I stay laying down. These two, truly are something. I turn my head to look at Hashibira. It's hard to tell whether he's looking at me or not due to the boar mask on his head. I just give him a soft smile. I notice him visibly flinch at my expression. He crosses his arms and turn his head away.

"Good that you're awake..." he said. His voice sounded cold and mean. But I know he meant well. These three are worried for me, huh? Me... who is a half-demon. Never thought that this would actually happened.

I thought that I'm going to live my life surrounded with people who hates me until the day I die. But these three shows up and showed me that there are actually people who do care about me. So to have these three in my life makes me feel so... happy.

I close my eyes as tears starts to stream down my cheeks. "Ahh! L/N-San! Why are you crying? Was it us? Me??" Kamado asked. I open my eyes and turn to look at him to see him pointing at himself, while panicking. I shake my head lightly.

"No, Tanjiro... I'm just happy. I thought that I'd never find anyone who cares for me. Until I met all three of you. Thank you..." I said. Tanjiro's eyes widened at what I said.

"Did... did you just call me by my name???" He said. His eyes are wide as he leans closer to me. I blink my eyes at what he said. I realize that I've indeed called him Tanjiro instead of Kamado like I usually would.

"Yeah... I guess I did called you Tanjiro. From now on... you don't have to call me L/N. You can call me Y/N..." I said. I hear whining and turn my head slightly to look over Tanjiro's shoulder to see him biting onto his shirt while tears stream down his cheeks.

"That's not fair!! Why only Tanjiro get to call you by your name??" He whined. I let out a nervous laugh and scratch my cheek. I let out a soft sigh. I open my eyes to look at him.

"Well, I guess you and Inosuke can call me Y/N too..." I said. Zenitsu's eyes widened at what I said. He rushes to me, leaning down until his face is directly in front of me.

"For real?! I can call you Y/N-San? What about Y/N-Chan~" he said. He gets another scolding from Tanjiro. "Can I call you Y/N-Chan??" He said.

"Zenitsu! You're being disrespectful! That's still our superior!!" Tanjiro said, while pulling onto Zenitsu's haori. I let out a nervous laugh at their interaction. But I'm really happy that I finally able to call the three of them my friends. And it was at this very moment that I realize what's happening. Mama...

I'm not alone anymore...

*to be continued*