𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 [[Kimetsu Academy au]] (fem reader)

≋16≋

You tugged at the collar of your uniform, your eyes shifting from left to right

The walk home through this part of town feels longer because you're on edge

Every little thing nearly caused you to jump out of your skin

You're so focused on walking, you barely notice the man stalking behind you until you felt his scaly dry hand wrapping around your wrist

"GET THE FUCK OFF ME" you screamed immediately, twisting around you face your attacker

"You're 16, aren't you?" He laughed, pulling you close

It takes you a moment, but you recognize him. He's the same guy who gave chase the last time you were out by yourself

"I said LET GO." You spat, thrashing wildly against his grip

"HEY, QUIT STRUGGLING AND ANSWER ME" his voice boomed, and he struck you over the head with a closed fist

You seethed in pain, shrinking away from him

"If you don't answer me, I'm gonna do it again" he growls

You look up at him, hesitating, until he raises his fist again threateningly

"YES, Yes, I'm 16," you responded hastily

"Hmmm...good girl. Wouldn't you like to come home with a gentleman like me? I promise I'm a nice guy" He grins, and you see his fangs glisten under the shade of his hood

"...ha," you swallow "are you serious? GENTLEMAN???"

"Why you little..." he starts, but the distinct voice of a woman's yell rang out from behind him

"Are you really a gentleman, or are you a joke? Seems like you just can't handle rejection."

You peek over his shoulder

UME

Ume stands with her hand on one hip, a silhouette in front of the headlights of her parked motorcycle

Your attacker turns to look at Ume, and you take your chance

You twisted and broke free of his grip, running past him towards Ume

"HEY DAMN IT—" he shouts, but Ume swung at him and cut him off. She's taller than this man, so he won't be much of a threat

He gets up again, and Ume kicks him back down

"UME—Ume, what are you doing here?!" You shout frantically, breathless

Ume stands with one foot pressing the man's face into the concrete "whaddya mean? I live here ya nut"

You finally catch your breath and stand upright "no, I mean..."

Ume stomps on the man's head, but she's looking at you now

"Why are you helping me?" You ask

Ume cast her gaze downward at the now broken man, thinking.

She looked at you again, her expression cold and serious

"I hate you. But I cant just stand here and watch you get manhandled like an animal"

You raise your eyebrows in confusion

"Besides," she shrugs, placing a hand on your shoulder briefly as she walks past "we're both girls, right?"

You allow yourself to smile a little, watching her hop on to her motorcycle

"Yeah...thanks, Ume."

"Whatever kid. Don't get to thinking I like you." She laughs, driving off