⎣Demon Slayer: Yōkai Wife⎤ [雪花] |Kyōjurō Rengoku x Yuki-onna!Reader|

22: The Final Test

Kyojuro wondered: Did Ubuyashiki-sama know of Akachoko? It is hard to believe that such a tiny piece of candy could have such grave effects.

"May I ask, what is it made of?" He questioned, curiosity getting the best of him.

"It's made from a rare type of fruit called, "Shuketsu kudamono" (bleeding fruit) or "Ningen no kokoro" (human heart)!" She explains.

"Hence its name, it's a fruit that's shaped like a human heart and has a sweet red substance that looks like human blood! Though it is sweet, it leaves behind an aftertaste that tastes like iron. Because of this, demons have found this fruit very alluring. Unfortunately, it only grows every 100 years." She says.

"Are you sure you're up for it?" She asked him, searching his face for any sign of capitulation.

There isn't as Kyojuro smiled.

"I am!" He replied, before taking the candy from her and put it in his mouth.

Otsune watched intently as he gulped it down, his Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed. And just as she said, though sweet on the tongue, the aftertaste did indeed taste like blood, which was iron.

Luckily, it didn't seemed to bother him much.

"Now any demon nearby will be drawn to you. Best of luck to you, Rengoku!" Otsune says.

Kyojuro nodded and was about to take leave, when...

"Kyo!"

He turned to see you standing there, now fully clothed and holding his haori as you walked up to him.

Otsune smiled and silently excused herself to give the two of you some privacy. As she quietly took her leave, you couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions swirling within you. You heard everything as you stared up at your lover worryingly.

"You really don't have to do this, Kyo." You say.

"I know. But I want to; don't forget that it's my duty as a demon slayer to protect people, no matter what!" He says.

You couldn't help but sigh, knowing that once Kyojuro made up his mind, there was no stopping him. And it was something you would have to accept in the future.

"Okay, just...just be careful out there, alright!" You say, holding his haori out to him.

Kyojuro nodded before taking it from you. In sheer honesty, there were a million things running through your head that you wanted to say to him. But you didn't know where to start.

It was completely night out and snow began to fall as (eye color) eyes stared longingly into red and golden ones.

Soon, it was Kyojuro who broke the foreboding silence between you as he leaned down and captured your lips. His touch was gentle yet electrifying, sending waves of warmth throughout your body. In that moment, time seemed to stand still as you lost yourself in the intensity of his kiss, feeling as though nothing else in the world mattered. Eventually, you eagerly returned the kiss as you wrapped your arms around his neck, holding him close to you.

Kyojuro eventually pulled away as he rested his forehead against yours, looking into your eyes.

"Just think, when this is over, I finally get to take you back home with me!" He says.

"As my wife!" He adds, causing you to roll your eye.

"You mean fiancée." You playfully corrected.

Kyojuro let out a playful growl that sent shivers down your spine. "But I prefer my wife better. Then again, "Mrs. Rengoku" sounds good too." He smirks.

"Idiot." You pout while blushing softly.

"Heh, I know.." Kyojuro chuckles and slyly trailed his hands down to your ass. The bold action caused you to gasp slightly.

"But soon, all of this will be mine!" He says, groping the plump mound through your yukata.

You nearly melted at how he was staring down at you. His gaze was intense, filled with a mix of desire and admiration. It was as if he could see right through you, peering into the depths of your soul. The way his eyes lingered on your features made you feel both vulnerable and exhilarated.

"There was indeed hunger in those red and golden orbs as you quickly grabbed his arm and comically judo tossed him onto the floor, surprising him greatly. Kyojuro, though stunned, couldn't help but release a wholehearted laugh whilst you stormed away, blushing.

"PERVERT!!"

He just loved your tsudere nature.♡