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Kanae ran home, hatred burning her core. How DARE he hit Aoi like that, No one in their right mind would hit a hardworking, tired little girl.

As she found herself on the steps of her house, she knew what she was going to say. 'I'm going to give him the telling off of his life' she thought to herself, flinging the door open.

Shinobu was holding Kanao, and arguing with Kitsune. "You Bastard!" Shinobu yelled at him, clutching Kanao tighter. 

Kitsune had veins popping in his face. "Don't tell me what to do with MY servant, little girl!" Kitsune yelled at her, making a disguised face.. Shinobu released Kanao and slapped him, 

"You can't hit people over casual feelings. You can't move a wedding to three days later without warning your own bride!" She said, rage filling her stomach.

"What?! Your moving The wedding from a month to three days!?" Kanae said, making her presence known. Both Shinobu and Takahashi looked at her.

 He smiled. "Oh Darling~ I love you so~ We must bring our bond for life ceremony closer to now, " he explained, smiling evilly. Kanae felt sick to her stomach once more. She gaped at him, before remembering the goal to make him think she was on his side.

"Well, I think that I need a little more time to plan, I want this to be and look fantastic, so I need more time, " she said softly, smiling at him (Shinobu pretend threw-up)

Takahashi smiled, but shook his head, "Nope!" he said, grinning at this point. Kanae sighed disappointed. 'Dammit' she thought to herself.

"Well then," she said, gritting her teeth and smiling, "I better get hurrying," She laughed, taking Shinobu's hand and walking her towards her room.

 As they went up the stairs, she saw Shinobu pretend to throw up.

"What?" Kanae asked, before realizing. "Shinobu! It's pretend!" She whined as she walked up the stairs. 

Shinobu gagged, "It still makes me sick to see you with him like that," she said, still gagging. Kanao watched her, confused. 

The finally reached the stairs, and Kanae flung her door open and plopped onto the bed. Shinobu sat neatly onto it, while Kanao just laid on the floor, her big eyes wide and curious.

 Kanae sighed, and decided to tell Shinobu what was going on, true feelings and all

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"Damn, That's ... a lot to take in, " Shinobu said, looking at her. Kanao just blinked, "Brother" she said simply. "Another reason he's better that Kitsune the bitch,"

 Shinobu pointed out, "Kanao thinks of him as an older brother," Shinobu said, smirking.

Kanae blushed, "Shinobu- It's not like that-" she said, waving her arms around her red face. Shinobu smiled, and laughed. Kanao giggled. 

Shinobu and Kanae looked at her, shocked. "Kanao?!Did you just laugh?" Shinobu asked.

Kanao winced, remembering her promise to never laugh again so she wouldn't be beat to death by her parents. "I'm sorry-" She started, but was stopped by Shinobu hugging her. 

"Love, Always laugh, It's a good way to express what you like!" Shinobu said, smiling.

Kanao blushed, and hugged back. Kanae fawned over the adorable moment. Shinobu bolted up, remembering something. "Uhm, I have to go help someone study!" she shouted.

 Kanao and Kanae looked up, "Who?" Kanae asked. Shinobu yelped, "Giyuu-san said he'd help me study , apologizing for being distracting in class!" She yelled,  cheeks flushed.

"Okay!" Kanae said, waving goodbye to her sister, who went down to her room to grab things to study. "You think she likes him?" Kanae said after she heard Shinobu open and slam the front door. 

Kanao smiled, " ... Yea," she said, snickering. Kanae smiled and looked at the clock.

'9:30'  It read.

Kanae sighed. It took her HOURS to tell Shinobu the whole story. "Kanao-Chan, I must get going, I have to do something, " 

she turned as she told the wide-eyed 7 year old. "But-" Kanao said, but she was cut off by Kanae. "It's important that nobody knows, understand?" Kanae asked.

"Understand!" Kanao said, cheeks puffy and face determined. Kanae smiled, "I'll get you a playdate with Nezuko, " she said. Kanao gasped and smiled.

When Kanao first started school, Tanjiro was her only friend. Because of her pretty face and quiet personality, she was bullied by other jealous kids.

 Tanjiro always protected her. But, he was out sick one day and the bullies started hurting her.

"Hey! Back off!" a babyish voice called out. Kanao blinked to see none other than Nezuko, the prettiest girl in 1st grade and Tanjiro's sister, help her up. Nezuko didn't show any hate for the others, but concern for her. 

Without another word, she took Kanao's hand and hung out with her for the rest of the day. They hung out more, and later became best friends. Nezuko and Kanao's personalities started to rub off on each other. Kanao started smiling and talking more, and Nezuko was often in a silent and calm state.

Kanao promised to keep quiet. "If anyone asks, say I'm out looking for a new broach," She said, smiling at her. Kanao nodded, and Kanae swept out of the room.

"I love you, Kanae-Chan" Kanao said quietly. Kanae blushed and turned, "I love you too, Little sister"

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As Kanae walked up the mountain, she felt her blood churn with excitement. She'd never explored like this before, It was so amazing. Once she made it up, she leaned on a tree and waited quietly. A silhouette appeared. Kanae tensed, prepared to fight a stranger. But, it was Sanemi, smiling as he walked towards her.

Kanae blushed. Now, it felt like a dream. She'd always wondered what it was like to love someone in this way. She straightened up and blushed harder as Sanemi stopped, a foot away from her.

"Kocho, You forgot this," he said, smirking and flaunting a black book. Kanae's heart dropped as she realized it was her diary. 'Its only been a day and you lost it' she scolded herself, looking down shamefully. 

"I trust you didn't read," Kanae said jokingly, but deep down, she really hoped he didn't. Sanemi smirked and leaned closer to her, causing her to back up all the way against the tree.

"I couldn't help myself, " he said, smiling innocently.

Kanae's heart dropped, blushing like a tomato. Sanemi snickered, pinning her to the tree. She realized he was blushing too. He sighed, running his hands against her face. "Such passionate words, Kocho~ Especially for someone with a devil as a fiancé,"

Kanae didn't respond, and Sanemi frowned. "I'm being serious, You know you're playing with fire," he said, looking down at her blank face.

 "Yes, I know, but I would rather die than marry him, even if it means being in love with a boy everyone thinks is crazy. And I think you know that well," she said dryly.

Sanemi's lips went into a thin smile," Well then," he said. Kanae nearly gasped as he leaned in closer, their faces inches apart.

"Why are you so red?" he asks, putting his mouth dangerously close to her's. Kanae 'hmp'-ed, done with his teasing. "What?" he asked, seeing her fake frown. 

He suddenly couldn't talk, and felt her delicate hands slide onto his neck as he felt soft lips touch his.

It was his turn to redden as he quickly placed his hands on her waist, pushing her against the tree and putting their lips in sync. After a few seconds, they parted, breathing heavy. Kanae watched his eyes, a sparkling pale purple. She could see a future with him.

"You need to leave this place with your family, Kocho," he said, still looking at her. Kanae looked at him, a sad sympathy filled her eyes, 

"I can't, I have you now and Kanao can't be uprooted again. Takahashi will rip off my head, too," she said sadly.

Sanemi took this in, sighing. "Whatever you do, be safe, Kanae," he said, kissing her forehead and letting his hug loose. "Should I walk you home?" he asked, turning. 

"Not unless you want a beating," Kanae mumbled.

Sanemi smiled as he walked away, "Alright then~"

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As Kanae went through town, she sighed. Kitsune would scold her for not returning home. As she walked up to the steps of her house, she felt the urge not to go in. This time, she listened to it, turning on her heel.

The door swung open, and a hand roughly grabbed her and pulled her in. Kanae stood there, shocked. Kitsune scowled, and started yelling, 

"I saw you weren't here, so I asked your little brat, and she said you were out for a new broach," he yelled, "And when I go out to find you, you're not there. I ask everyone and no one's seen you," He then smiled.

"So tell me Kanae, Where have you been?"

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W/C: 1432. This took me forever to think of. I'm sorry, I'm sick, so it's really hard to think straight. Hope you enjoyed, Don't forget to star this :3

Love,

--Flower-Pillar-- <3