fᎪmᎥᏞᎽ [Kaedehara Kazuha x Reader]

Chapter 2

"You look really happy today." Kazuha remarked. Six years had passed since your family had last brought him to your house as an addition to your family. His looks had changed and even his voice had matured. It had become softer and softer, quite unlike the deep voices others had. You couldn't really cuddle with him anymore either, given how self conscious he made you.

"I met someone called Pallad today. He's a bit reckless but he's a pretty good guy." you recalled the timid, shy guy you'd met at school. You'd immediately become friends. He was unlike everyone else and even watched the same anime as you did.

"You like him?" Kazuha asked softly, after a moment of silence. Your eyes widened as you gave a slight chuckle.

"Nope, but do I sense my little bro being jealous?" you placed your chin on Kazuha's shoulder. He shifted uncomfortably and adjusted his reading glasses. You realised you were too close to him and quickly backed away.

"Don't call me that." he lowered his head as he peered into his book. He was probably referring to how you called him little bro. After turning 13, he'd asked to have his last name changed back to Kaedehara, as he wanted to carry on the memories and legacy of his parents. And when he'd turned 15, he'd stopped allowing you to call him 'lil bro'.

"Sorry." you gave a sheepish chuckle. "Why were you asking about whether I like him or not?" you asked curiously. Kazuha removed his glasses, setting them down on the table and swiveled his chair around to face you.

"I-" he paused for a second, as if deciding what to say. "I heard he bullied this top student called Sucrose, so I was just worried." he sighed. He behaved like an old man, and you always teased him for it.

"Pallad is a nice guy, so don't worry. He's also more interesting than any guy I've ever met." you recalled your in depth anime discussions for hours. Pallad was pretty knowledgeable about what he liked and he liked to share his passion for anime.

"More interesting than me?" Kazuha murmured quietly in a way I wouldn't hear but I did.

"Maybe you'd have a girlfriend if you didn't shut your face behind a book all day." you elbowed him slightly. He didn't take the joke too well. He lowered his head, and remained quiet. "Cheeer upp." you ruffled his hair.

"Okay." he muttered, then turned back to his book. You hugged him lightly from behind, to cheer him up. He was startled, but slowly accepted your embrace. His hair was soft and silky, and his shoulder was not as fragile as it looked. He slowly turned back towards you and wrapped his arms around you and hugged you back. When you broke the hug, you saw a smile had formed on his face, the calm smile he always wore. He closed his eyes, let out another sigh, then stood up.

"Another walk?" you asked. When Kazuha wasn't reading, doing work or playing games on consoles or his phone, he'd go out for a walk. He liked being in connection with nature.

"Yeah." he replied. "Wanna come?" he asked hopefully. You thought a bit, then shook your head.

"Sorry, I've got plans with Pallad today." you scratched the back of your head.

"Okay." Kazuha muttered and walked out the door. You had seperate rooms now that you were older, but you still visited his room from time to time. You went back to your room, and flopped down on the bed. You and Pallad were going to go to AniFes today. It was in a neighbouring town, and your mom had given you permission. Kazuha probably didn't know about it though. Well, your mom would probably tell him, sooner or later. He would probably get worried like the worrywart he was, but he'd probably understand. You'd bring back a souvenir for him. Maybe a little Nezuko chan plushie. Everyone loved Nezuko. Right?

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You dashed downstairs with a small bag containing your wallet and phone and headed for the door.

"Y/N, take care and don't get hurt or lost, okay? And remember to take a small handkerchief and-" mom called from the kitchen but you interrupted her.

"I KNOW I KNOW MOM!" you yelled in a rush as you turned the doorknob.

"Ready to go for AniFes, (Y/N)?" Pallad asked excitedly as you opened the door. He'd come to your house to get you, as promised.

"Hell yeah, dude!" you smiled.

A/N: Y/N and Kazuha are now 16 years old! Also its not incest, Kazuha is literally not of the L/N family, he's a Kaedehara, and he's living with you as his parents are dead. Its like a 'childhood friends' situation wherein you know said person since you were kids. UwU