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

44: A Joyful Surprise

Upon returning to the Rengoku household, you simply couldn't wait to take a well deserved bath. The warm water felt like a soothing embrace, washing away the dirt, grime, and dry blood of Mount Fujikasane, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Later that evening, you were piqued when you'd received your official Demon Slayer's uniform. The crisp black fabric of the uniform fit you perfectly, making you feel a sense of pride and purpose as finished fastening your belt and admired yourself in the mirror.

Your Demon donned a regular gakuran jacket with the iconic "滅" emblazoned on the back, a white belt around your waist, and a hakama (pants or skirt). With it, you wore (f/c) tabi socks with a pair of white zōri. You couldn't help but feel a surge of determination to fulfill your duty as a protector of humanity.

Eyeing your backside, you furrowed your eyebrows slightly. Was it just you, or did the hakama (pants/skirt) make your ass look big?

You didn't have time to dwindle on the matter because the door to your room suddenly opened.

"There she is, the love of my life, the beautiful and lovely Yukionna of the Demon Slayer Corps!~♡" Kyōjurō exclaimed happily, and you're startled by the volume of his voice.

"Goodness Kyōjurō, you don't have to be so─mmph..!?" He quickly silenced you with a kiss before wrapping his arms around you.

Though caught off guard, you instantly returned the kiss with just as much fire and passion, because after spending seven days on Fujikasane, you'd desperately missed the contact.

Eyes closed, your arms automatically wrapped around his neck and pulling him flush against you.

Breaking the kiss, the Flame Pillar stared at you lovingly. Fiery hair fluffing, forked brows rising and a smile that rivals the sun stretching his lips. He looked even more beautiful than in your dream. The intensity of his gaze made your heart skip a beat, filling you with a sense of adoration that you couldn't quite put into words.

"You're more enchanting than a beautiful spring day, my love!" He says.

His remark made your face heat up as Kyōjurō soon glances over your form.

"And might I add how lovely you look in your uniform?" His beams.

You couldn't help but feel a warm blush creeping up your cheeks as your smile faltered slightly, suddenly feeling self-conscious.

Kyōjurō had long since gotten used to seeing you frown or having this equally exasperated, annoyed, frustrated, or tired expression. He could always tell when something was bothering you, whether it was a stressful day or just a bad mood. But today, as he looked at your unsure expression, he couldn't help but feel a sense of concern creeping in.

If only you smiled more, it would most certainly light up your features stupendously and endow you with a whole different perspective.

"What's wrong, (Name)?" He questions, curious to know what could be troubling you.

"I don't know about being lovely, Kyō." You replied.

The Flame Pillar tilts his head in confusion like a cat. "What ever do you mean, my sweet flame?" He asks.

Of course, you looked lovely. He didn't see anything wrong with your appearance. You looked perfectly fine in his eyes as he watched you turn your head to glance over your shoulder and towards your reflection again.