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[ The arrangement had started not too long since he and Zenitsu arrived in Havenwell. It started out of necessity, because for some reason Zenitsu's bed keep shrinking every time he tries to sleep. And so, Tanjiro let his friend share the bed with him until they figure out the curse.

They never really did find out what was going on but eventually the curse stopped by itself, and things return back to normal.

Kinda.

While they go back sleeping by themselves, Tanjiro would still find the blond crawling into his bed every now and then. It's a normal occurrence at this point that he isn't surprising to see him in his room, but rather the fact he's earlier than usual, just when Tanjiro just finished getting ready for bed. ]

Is there something wrong, Zenitsu?

[ Ever since the two slept in the same bed back in January, it hasn't been the same for Zenitsu. It gave him a perspective of how much of a bad sleeper he is, because he most definitely didn't get to have such a relaxing and deep sleep as far as he can remember, due to his sensitive ears. Even while at the Butterfly Mansion, despite the fact that they were safe, because there were so many other people present as well as they were still far apart from each other, Tanjiro's soothing sounds weren't that effective.

Zenitsu did his best to sleep on his own after the curse ended, but when the earthquakes started happening, it became more frequent for him to seek out his best friend. The tremors are scary, especially because sometimes he'd hear the tremors start up before the actual shaking happen, and when it happened during nighttime, it made it harder for him to fall back asleep. The earthquakes seemed to get less frequent, but that made Zenitsu more wary.

Tanjiro goes to sleep much earlier than him, so it really must be strange for Zenitsu to be in Tanjiro's room much earlier than usual. ]

Uhm... Sorry. It's just that, with so much happening I haven't been able to get much sleep and I was wondering if it's okay to spend some more time with you tonight?

[ Earthquakes, and then Mitsuri arriving and she's also living in the same house added more sounds for Zenitsu to pick up.

Also, WAY TO MAKE IT AWKWARD!! ]

Sorry... Just let me know if you're too tired! I'll try to wear myself out by going out for a run.

[ He quickly adds because his own words made him realize how awkward this can be, so he's trying to find himself a way out of it. Very hypocritical, Zenitsu! ]

[ His posture slightly relaxes. That's right, it must have been the recent earthquakes (and Mitsuri) that's been making Zenitsu more wary than he normally is. In his own keen sense he just felt a small shift in the air as the tremors happens, but it probably is much more different in his friend's sharp hearing.

He shakes his head as he walks closer to the blond. ]

No, not at all. I don't mind waiting for you.

[ Though there isn't much they can do to pass the time. For one, Tanjiro's room is rather basic besides his Nichirin blade being placed above his neatly folded uniform at the corner. ]

Is there anything in particular you want to do?

[ Normally, when earthquakes happen, one would hear the tremors from the originating point. These quakes, however, are something Zenitsu can't pinpoint where it's coming from, and that's what's scaring him the most.

But when his friend offers to spend time with him instead of going with his own suggestion, he relaxes from being so awkward. Whew. ]

Well, we don't have much, not even board games from our home world, so... I guess we can just chat?

[ That's basically the only thing he can think of. Maybe he should just head out for a jog to tire himself out... ]

[ He could always just tell him a story, but he isn't sure if Zenitsu would be appreciated with being compared to his younger siblings so much. Tanjiro takes a seat on the bed right next to the blond. ]

Sure thing, we could talk while lying down in bed. You'll fall asleep before you know it.

[ He carefully takes off his earrings one by one. ]

There's a lot to do here but not a lot of stuff we're really familiar with. People seem to really like spending time on their communicators from what I've noticed.

[ No, Zenitsu is older than you by a year, he will never appreciate you comparing him to your younger siblings......

Even though he acts younger than them from time to time.

The moment Tanjiro mentions about the communicators, Zenitsu makes a sour face. ]

Don't you remember what happened last time when we were looking at the communicators... [ even though that was Zenitsu's jealousy doing the work though. ]

[ Even the player tends to forget that Zenitsu is older than Tanjiro.

Anyways isn't that your fault for being jealous over nothing? ]

I mean that's mostly why we haven't used it as much. And also why don't know what else it does.

[ Even so, he's crawling to his spot on the bed. Tugging Zenitsu's arm once he has laid down. ]

[ To be honest, most people probably forgets except Zenitsu himself.

As his arm is tugged, Zenitsu finds himself laying down next to the other on the bed. ]

Really? I've gone through some of it a little while ago.

[ He says a little triumphantly. Like he said the last time, Cyan helped out with how to operate the tablet, but he's not going to say it this time because he actually learned from past mistakes. ]

[ Tanjiro shifts around until he can tuck the blond's head underneath his chin.

Mhm, I don't mind though, since I already know the basics. It shouldn't replace talking to people directly or sending out letters.

[ Somewhere in the corner of Zenitsu's mind, he wonders how things would have been different if it weren't for the new years fortune curse. He definitely wouldn't be sleeping in another guy's arms like this. Zenitsu certainly wouldn't have gotten a chance to learn that it's a lot more comforting to feel the warmth of another person right next to him as they laid in bed.

...

He puts that thought aside as he goes to respond to Tanjiro as he looks up at the other from where he lay. ]

You think? You don't have to spend so much on paper and ink, and it gets sent pretty fast, almost instantly. It's super convenient, at least.

[ In a way, he does agree with where his friend's coming from, though. ]

But yeah, I don't think it should completely replace how we talk to people. It's just like eating food together. It's better if you can talk to people directly.

[ He looks down so that his eyes meet with Zenitsu. But this is better though, they're in close proximity and they can tell how they're feeling with each other. He thinks that you can't achieve that through text even if it's fare more convenient. ]

I guess so but...

[ He hums as he forms his words. It is somewhat difficult explaining it verbally, considering he isn't the most eloquent person. ]

But it's like eating food together yeah, letters are special in that way. I think its easier to forget with a communicator because it comes by so fast.

...I guess so? I don't think I write letters as much as you do, so I guess I wouldn't know much...

[ Zenitsu wasn't as sure with letters, since the ones he's gotten were from Grampa (that he'd ignore because it'd be talking about Kaigaku), or the ones he'd send to Kaigaku (that would be ignored). Aside from that, he really doesn't write as much. In a way, he was envious of Tanjiro to have a stable relationship where he can casually send and receive letters.

That thought gets Zenitsu to break the short eye contact they have, and instead he goes to focus back on Tanjiro's sound as he buries his face. ]

You're definitely blessed with having nice people around you. You're super lucky, you know!

[ He hums as Zenitsu hides his face from him, instead the new angle brings him closer the sweet scent of the tousled blond hair. Zenitsu has a nice scent, a mix of sweet, salty and hints of copper that was somewhat different from blood, closer to lightning. He's somewhat tempted to bury his nose into it just to figure out the components that makes Zenitsu's entire being.

Tanjiro considers bringing up the blond's master but maybe that's not quite it. ]

You can send me letters too whenever we have different missions.

[ The the attack in the Swordsmith village certainly won't be the last so long as they're both part of the Demon Slayer Corps. Though it makes him think of something else, there's subtle change in his hum comparing to both. ]

When Nezuko returns back to normal, you can send letters to our house any time.

Really? That would be super nice of you, Tanjiro! And of course I'll write letters to Nezuko-chan when she becomes human again, too!!

[ He gives is usual weird "uhehehe" giggle as he snuggles up closer to the other. Just hearing that made him happy and that also made him a lot more relaxed than before. The relaxed feeling also gives him a fuzzy feeling and his usual demeanor becomes more softer. ]

Thanks for being my friend, Tanjiro.

[ By the Gods, that laugh is so weird even on lower volume.

But he seems so genuinely happy by the idea of letters that Tanjiro couldn't help but smile as well, the sweet smell doubles that it tickles his nose, in a way it reminds him a lot of konpeito. Colorful, small and a burst of joy that it makes you smile.

Instinctively, his hand reaches out to gently pet the blond's hair. His voice is down to a whisper to match Zenitsu. ]

Thank you for being my friend too, Zenitsu. [ Teasingly, he adds; ] you better not exaggerate anything in your letters.

[ With the whispers that go along with the general sounds his friend makes starts to lure Zenitsu to a sleep deeper than he can accomplish on his own normally. Not quite there yet though, and he still clearly picks up what Tanjiro says and moves away slightly to give him a frown. ]

Exaggerate? Like what?

[ Spoilers, he totally was going to exaggerate some stuff. At least let him dream in the world of letters! ]

[ His breath hitches when he feels cold air seeping in as Zenitsu moves back. Without thinking, he goes with the first thing that comes to his mind; ]

Like talking about going on dates with girls.

[ Excuse me that's rude ]

Wha? I'm not exaggerating when I said I went on dates with girls before.

[ It was just that they never let him hold his hand! And left him debt-ridden! Not to mention he did a poor-ass job trying to get a random girl to marry him! ]

But why would I write about that when there's Nezuko-chan? I'll write about how much I miss her and how much I'd like to go out on dates with her.

[ There's a thought that passes by his mind for a split second, although he does nothing about it. He'd definitely include Tanjiro, along with Inosuke for people he'd miss, but it felt a little embarrassing even for his own standards, to mention it.

Instead of saying anything about his thoughts, Zenitsu moves back into the hug, cuddling a little closer than before to take a breath in. He's trying to sleep, not think of the future back in their home world. ]

[ Of course, that's how Zenitsu usually operates.

But he doesn't voice his opinion aloud, instead he wordlessly brings his hand up to pet the back of Zenitsu's head. The squeeze in his chest feels distantly familiar. That's right... he hadn't felt like this since he first became a big brother.

But why is it coming up now?

Just as quick, he throws that question away and ignore the pinch in his heart. He takes a deep breath, focusing instead on the blond's unique sense and realize that something was bothering Zenitsu, too. He whispers to him one last time, in hopes that it conveys a way to say that he's here and will ease away Zenitsu's thoughts as much as he could; ]

Goodnight, Zenitsu.

[ Zenitsu barely gets an audible response out with a mumble as he's already getting dragged into the world of dreams, his ears only picking up Tanjiro's sounds.

It doesn't take long for the blond to fall into a sleep deeper than his normal ones. ]

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