By Night
By SMYGO4EVA
Night had fallen, which was a welcome relief, in a way. It was quiet, dark, and where words could be left unsaid, or spoken in complete darkness.
It was when they could talk.
Shinobu sat with Mitsuri, where it was just the two of them. This room was one of many in their quarters, and yet it was tucked away at night. They didn't need to say anything, tired from the day's training, and they awaited any missions to slay monstrous demons.
"Are you alright, Misturi?" Shinobu asked, her voice soft at the dead of night, and in an almost intimate tone.
Mitsuri blinked, her face tinted pink, her fellow Hashira's voice having broken her train of thought. She then nodded, as there was no need for secrets between them.
"Yes, I am," Mitsuri replied. She inched herself closer to Shinobu, reaching out a hand and placing it on the other woman's. "Even better that you're here."
Shinobu stilled, and she smiled, grasping into Mitsuri's hand as well.
"I'm happy to hear that."
Misturi's eyes shone in the candlelight, and she let out a soft giggle. Shinobu exhaled a small laugh, sharing in this moment.
They then laid down upon their tatami mats, their hands still intertwined.
They held these moments close, because by night, it was one of many, many that they would both hold and cherish.