Blessing


Hindered only by her inability to speak, intelligence gleamed in the way Nezuko looked at her, commanding her full attention.

"You know, don't you? About me and your brother."

A nod. When Shinobu smiled, Nezuko touched the dimple that formed on her cheek and hummed when Shinobu poked hers in return.

"Is that okay with you, Nezuko-chan? Someone like me… being with—"

At that exact moment, Nezuko raised both arms, and Shinobu is ashamed to still have stiffened in preparation. But an attack never came. Only affection as Nezuko crawled into her lap, arms coming around her in an embrace.