Previously on Chapter 25

I'm truly happy that Tanjiro still accepts me for who I am. He looked passed the fact that my father is the same demon who caused him to lose his family and turned his little sister into a demon. He's right... we're both just victims of that cruel demon, and I swear in the name of my whole life that I will kill that demon with my own hands.

-Acting Up-

Y/N P.O.V

I sit on the bed of the clinic. I close my eyes as I decide to meditate to help me recover faster. I can feel my strength come back little by little. I open my eyes as I turn to look at my shoulder. The wound starts to heal faster, making me smile.

I stand up and stretch my arms above my head. I feel my strength coming back faster. I should have done this sooner. I am so dumb. But well, my mind was a mess when I found out the truth about myself.

The door to the clinic opens up. I turn my head and smile when I realize it's my boyfriend, along with his beloved little sister. Nezuko's eyes lit up at the sight of me. I open my arms as she wraps her arms around my torso. I lift my hand and gently pat her head.

Kanroji-San drop by and Nezuko pulls away from me. She went to her. Kanroji-San pat her head as she asks Nezuko if she wants to walk with her. Nezuko turn to me and waves. I smile and wave back at her. She turns around and follows the Love Hashira.

"Are you feeling better?" Tanjiro asked, worriedly. I turn to look at Tanjiro, nodding my head. I slide my kimono just enough for Tanjiro to see the wound on my shoulder have healed. "Wow... you've healed faster than I had anticipated. I thought you said it will take time. Did you already gained back your demonic energy?" He asked.

"Yep... turns out, all I had to do was meditate" I said. I let out a nervous laugh when Tanjiro gave me a straight face. "What? I can't meditate earlier because of the stress..." I said, pouting at him.

"Alright, alright. I'm sorry..." he said. He walks over to me and gently give my head a gentle pat. "Are you sure you don't need to rest anymore?" He asked. I just smile and nod my head.

"So... how's your training going?" I asked. He let out a sigh and lay down on the bed. I let out a laugh at his act. I walk up to him, taking a seat on the edge of the bed. He scoots closer to me, placing his head on my lap.

He gently grab my hand, placing it on top of his head. A sign that he's asking me to play with his hair. I let out a soft giggle, while shaking my head. But play with his hair nonetheless. He let out a soft hum. His breathing slowed a little, letting me know that he had fallen asleep.

Kill him... a voice in my head said. My eyes widened. I shake my head. I turn my head slightly to look at Tanjiro's neck. Do it... kill him it said again.

I lift my hand and place it on Tanjiro's neck. His eyes snap open as he stares at me, while gasping for air. "Y-Y/N..." he gasped out, while clutching my hand as he try to pry it off his neck.

My eyes widened when I realize what I'm doing. I quickly remove my hand from his neck, and get up. I move a few feet away from him. He starts coughing, while holding onto his neck.

'No...' I thought to myself. Tears starts rolling down my cheeks, as I feel horrified over my actions. "I'm sorry, Tanjiro. The voice... I heard it again. A-And..." I said. Tanjiro stands up after he finally regained his breathing.

"Y/N... it's okay. I know you won't hurt me on purpose" he said. He tries to come closer to me. I shake my head and take a step back. "It's really okay, Y/N..." he said. I choke out a sob. I turn around and runs out of the clinic. 

Tanjiro P.O.V

Y/N runs off before I could even come closer to her. I place my hand on my neck, trying to ease the soreness. When she was choking me, her eyes looked empty. It's just like that day. Which means, someone is controlling her mind.

"Hey, Tanjiro... I saw- what happened to your neck?" Someone said. I turn my head to see Zenitsu. He stares at my neck. I lift my hand, covering it to hide it from his view. "What happened?" He asked, worriedly.

"It's nothing... don't worry about it" I said. He huffed at what I said. But he didn't force me to tell him. "So what do you want to say. You saw... who?" I asked.

"Y/N. She ran out of this room and towards the forest. It's night and it's dangerous for her to be out there alone. I'm worried about her safety, Tanjiro. Half-demon or not, she can still get hurt" he said. I nod my head at what he said. I walk up to him, placing my hands on his shoulders.

"Thanks for letting me know, Zenitsu. I'll go and catch up to her now. Don't tell anyone about what you saw on my neck. I don't want anyone getting involved in this" I said. He just nods his head at what I said. I smile softly at him. I turn around and follows after Y/N's scent. It's still pretty strong, which means she couldn't have gotten too far yet.

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Y/N P.O.V

I sit on top of a tree as I cry softly. I can't believe what I had done to Tanjiro. To the boy I love. If he hadn't call out my name, I would've- Oh God... I would never able to forgive myself if that happens to him.

I wrap my arms around myself as I burst into tears. I'm so sorry, Tanjiro. I'm so sorry for what I had done to you. I almost killed you...

I really am a monster

*to be continued*