•Nezuko will not have her bamboo muzzle.
•HeeHee Demon has been defeated.
•Some chapters may have more modern themes.
•This chapter contains a sweet Nezuko and handsome Zenitsu.
•Not related to the manga. Some details may not add up. That's the joys of writing.
•Sit back and (hopefully) enjoy my writing.
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Nezuko made her way through her daily routine. Getting up, washing her hair, going grocery shopping and lastly, a stop at her favorite coffee place.
Everyday she'd order a typical coffee with lots of cream and sugar. Today, something threw off her routine. A tall blonde who goes by Zenitsu. She often heard the girls, maybe even a few boys, talking about the beauty of this person. Though she's had the pleasure of meeting the said person, until today.
"Nezuko! Your regular order?" The female barista smiled warmly, Nezuko nodded in response. The typical entrance bell rang, catching the attention of the employees. "Oh it's him." The same barista whispered to her other female worker.
Nezuko turned around to see the golden blonde standing in the door way. Dressed in regular clothing. A grey sweater, dark blue jeans, tightly fitted. Perfection inside of a person. She couldn't help but stare into his honey-like eyes.
The man named Zenistu walked past a few whispering girls, up to the counter. "Black coffee please." He dug into his wallet, pulling out the money for his hot beverage. "Keep the change." He waved off, waiting for his drink next to a short girl with pink eyes. She was definitely a cutie in his opinion.
Nezuko kept starring, even though her brain told her to stop being such a creep. She couldn't help but be in awe in the blessing before her. This handsome figure was so close, yet so out of her league. No way could she bring herself to talk to him.
"Hello gorgeous." Zenitsu looked directly at the girl with pink eyes, who starred back with a crimson face. "Let me buy you coffee sometime."
Nezuko looked behind her quickly, "who me?" Why would a handsome guy, such as himself want something to do with and average looking girl like her? This must be a dream. She began to hear whispers from the other workers from behind.
"Of course you!" Zenitsu pulled out a piece of paper, writing something down before giving it to Nezuko. "What's your name beautiful?"
"N-Nezuko." She stuttered while twirling her long brown hair around her index finger.
Zenitsu gripped the two cups of coffee sitting at the edge of the counter. He handed the correct up over to Nezuko, "Drink with me for a bit, if you have the time."
Of course she has the time! "That would be lovely." The girl smiled while Zenitsu lead her over to a table in the corner near a window. "Do you come here often?" She questioned while sipping her coffee. Nezuko's tastebuds did not like that sip. Crap, she forgot to put sugar inside. For now, she'll deal with it.
"Yes actually. I've seen you here before." Zenitsu sipped his coffee casually. Bitter, just how he liked it. "You always walk right past me until today!" Meaning she's the only girl to blatantly ignore him until today. That's what caught his eye the first time. The most beautiful girl in the café, ignoring his attempts to have a conversation with him. The start of a beautiful love story!
"Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry. I usually have a one track mind." Nezuko apologized sweetly, then taking another sip of her disgusting coffee. It would be too awkward to add a crap ton of sugar in front of a black coffee drinker. "Once I have my mind set on something I go and do it."
"What does your mind think about going on a date with me on Saturday?" Smooth. He praised himself internally. "You pick the place."
"You're gonna regret that!" She teased.
Zenitsu teased back, "not a chance kitten."
"Just wait and see."
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"I told you. You're gonna regret this." Nezuko eased herself up onto the large brown steed. The horse didn't move a muscle, Nezuko is nothing compared to some people that the horse has carried. "Get on your horse Zenitsu!" She gripped the reins, making the horse trot over to Zenitsu.
Zenitsu was nervous emo doubt. He'd never ridden or even been this close to a horse. "N-no way!" He stated nervously. Just get on the horse and go. He told himself. Zenitsu got onto the white mare. She took a few steps to keep her balance. "Wah!" Zenitsu screeched, startling the horse below him.
"Shh. Don't yell, you'll scare her." Nezuko laughed at his attempt to get on. "Isn't that right beautiful." She cooed at the white horse, calming her down. "Now grab the reins, hold them loosely. You'll use them to guide the horse where you would like them to go."
Zenitsu attempted to do as Nezuko told, but was greeted with a low neigh from the white horse. "I don't think I can do this. She doesn't like me." That's a first, a girl not liking him.
"Here." Nezuko got off the brown horse, making her way over to Zenistu. "Shhh, it's okay pretty girl." She whispered at Zenitsu's horse. "Get off and ride with me." She demanded.
"No way! I want to ride myself." Zenitsu was obviously embarrassed that he couldn't properly control the horse.
Nezuko chuckled, "you'll just get hurt. Come on, I'll teach you. You'll ride yourself in no time!" She reassured him while offering her hand to get him down.
Soon enough Zenitsu mounted on Nezuko's horse, blushing a crimson pink from embarrassment. Finally someone to knock him off his feet, he liked the feeling but it was unfamiliar to him. He's always the one who knows things, Nezuko has turned his world upside down.
Nezuko took her place in front of Zenistu, gripping the reins. "Ready scaredy cat?" She leaned back on Zenitsu to assure that she was in fact talking to him.
"Whatever." He replied quietly.
"Hold on here." Nezuko patted her waistline. "If you don't do it, you'll fall Zenitsu!" She nudged the horse as soon as she felt Zenitsu's broad hands gripping around her. Good thing she was in front, he can't see her blushing cheeks.
They started out walking slowly, which progressed into running after they were comfortable. The local ranch had a large piece of land near the mountains.
"That wasn't so bad, hm?" Nezuko tied their horse up to a post near the lake.
Zenitsu had the time of his life, not that he'd admit it. Nezuko being better at something hurt his pride slightly. "It was nice." He smiled before looking out at the lake. The setting sun reflected off the pale water. "It's beautiful out here."
"Yeah. I used to come here with my brother often when we were kids. Now we just don't have the time." Nezuko sat near the edge of the lake, patting the ground for Zenitsu to come close.
The blonde sat as close as their bodies would let them. "Thank you for today. I really did enjoy myself." He placed an arm around Nezuko, pulling her in to lean on him.
"I'm glad." She honestly thought that it could've gone worse. A preppy boy going horseback riding? She looked out at the lake, seeing little ducks swimming happily together.
"Would it be cheesy if we shared our first kiss here?" Zenitsu looked down into her beaming pink eyes.
"Not at all." She replied.
Zenitsu cupped her porcelain face, pressing their pink lips together. Warmth, thats a feeling that he wants for a lifetime.
They both opened their eyes while parting slowly. You'd think it would be part of a movie scene.
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