Our Little Secret

Chapter 24

" That's awful. What about the second one? What happened to him? " Shinobu asked but noticed the white haired man grit his teeth and tighten his grip on the steering wheel that it seemed the wheel would come of the dashboard.

" Trauma. " He said simply calming down a tad. " The younger brother got traumatic shock that set him in defense. He completely erased his own existence and forgot everything all because of my foolishness he lost the last bit of family he had left. So I took it upon me to protect him even if I have to lay down my life. " Shinobu just stayed silent and glanced at the mirror watching the boy I really amazed her how he seemed okay with life despite his abnormalities.

" How is it he looks well desp.. "

" Memory loss the traumatic stress triggered long and short term memory loss. Despite that kids a genius I mean not even my departments best hackers come close to his skill. " Sanemi said with a little pride in his voice.  " Besides Muichiro is a constant reminder of the dangers in my life. That's why I keep my brother at arms lengths to protect hi... "

" What!? You have a brother? " Shinobu asked marveled at the revelation.

" Yeah a kid brother actually few years older than Tanjiro actually. " Sanemi spoke with a dry chuckle. " You really are Kanae's sister. She reacted the same way when I told her. Mosquito. " Sanemi spoke the last word in his sentence made Shinobu blush in embarrassment. He gave a hearty chuckle at her reaction. " Are you blushing. I hope Giyu won't kill me if he finds out. "

" Shut up you moron. " She said going a deeper shade of red. " I hate having an older brother already and Kanae hasn't even said yes. "

" Y-yeah. " It was his turn to be embarrassed.

" Oh my gosh you totally asked her. " Shinobu's eyes sparkled as she squealed all girlishly. " Tell me, tell me, tell me everything. " Sanemi groaned at his slip off as he thought of the moment he'd actually got around to ask her.

Flashback

Sanemi was in his office just after Shinobu had left him. He was sitting in his chair thinking about what just happened it hasn't even been a month and a half yet but he'd already caught feelings. This wasn't normal for him in the least as in the least cause he's worked a case of an abused wife who ran from her husband and ended in a bad place with her newborn baby. Though considering he was still young and she gave off a motherly aura he found it hard to compare that to his Kanae situation. A deep sigh left his parted lips as he slammed his head on the hardwood desk looking to his side he saw his phone just far but close enough.

" I shouldn't. " He said turning the other way. His mind wondered back to his previous thoughts. Kotoha the woman who was living in a secluded estate in the mountains with her son after he'd pulled her out of the bad place she'd been for her child's sake. Yet still the boy was not one for civilization as he was beastly and went around trying to pick fights with anything that breaths. Though it was quite alright for his mother rather than having him being raised in an abusive home or drug joint. He smiled at one of the rare memories of him visiting the two and having to tie him up for half a day so he wouldn't run off while Kotoha was going on a supply run. He thought of what I'd be like to have a family a beautiful baby girl nestled in her mother's arm and a smiling Kanae teasing him. God damnit. " He aid banging his head again to get the thought out of his head. He turned to his phone again and glared at it intently.

" Fuck it. " He said picking up his phone with haste and started to go through it searching for a specific contact. When he came to it his finger lingered over the contact suddenly his nerve died down. " Come on Sanemi man up. Your a man and you have the scars to prove it. What if she doesn't like the scars. Damnit I'm just going to do it. " He said as he pressed on the call button and waited. After what felt like hours she finally picked up.

" Hello. "

" Hey Kanae. "

" Sanemi-kun my day just keeps getting wierder. "

" Huh? What's the problem? "

" Oh nothing just disobedient sisters. So what did you need? "

" Aren't I the one to ask that question? "

" Usually but you called me so it must be something. "

" I called you? "

" Yes you idiot. " She giggled on the other side of the line while Sanemi mentally berated himself.

" I guess I did. Anyway this may sound strange but I was wondering if your free tonight. "

" Ara Ara Sanemi-kun are you asking me out? "

" Yes, so are you free? "

" Oh sorry I'm watching over Kanao and her friends tonight cause some annoying mosquito decided to arrange a slumber party without asking. Though I'm free this Friday so how about then. "

" Great say six thirty Friday. "

" Yeah I'm free. "

" Then it's a date. I'll pick you up. Oh and dress normal I'm not the fancy type. "

" Oh thank goodness. Ill see you tomorrow at work. "

" Yeah goodbye Kanae. "

" Bye Nemi "

Flashback end

Sanemi's cheeks had a faint pink blush as the memory of how he and like a schoolgirl in love played in his head. Shaking his head he turned to the younger Kocho and sighed.

" Nah. It's more of a personal affair. " At that Shinobu pouted and crossed her arms over her chest.

" Your no fun Shinazugawa. " She retorted as her eyes focused on the road ahead and her nervousness peaked once she saw they were in the neighboring town which meant she was just ten minutes away from being hated by her boyfriends sister. The drive was silent except for Shinobu pointing out directions to the house she'd be judged in. Finally they got to the private home district were they stopped infront of the giant gates of the married Tomioka's mansion.

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And done. Also it just came to me I mentioned Zenitsu earlier in the story but never accounted for his absence. So we'll just say he goes to a differnt school and as for best boy Inosuke we all know we're to find him.

Also if there's anything unclear just ask away I'll answer cause I might have forgotten something or just left it as a cliffhanger.

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